Pen or Paintbrush

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to clarify the distinct roles of an author and an illustrator in the creation of a book. It provides a few straightforward questions that ask students to identify which role is responsible for the words and which for the pictures in a book. Additionally, there’s a reflective question that invites students to consider where the story itself resides within a book—whether it’s in the text, the images, or a combination of both. The setup encourages students to think about how both text and illustrations contribute to the narrative of a story.

The aim of the worksheet is to teach students the fundamental differences between an author and an illustrator. By distinguishing who writes the words and who creates the images, students learn the collaborative process of book creation. The worksheet also encourages critical thinking by asking students to explain their reasoning regarding where the story unfolds within a book. This introspective question serves to deepen their understanding of how stories can be told in multiple ways and how both words and images are integral to storytelling.