Crafting a Story

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is about identifying and understanding the roles of the author and the illustrator in a book. It guides students through a series of questions that encourage them to explore a book to find where the author’s and illustrator’s names are located, and to reflect on their contributions to the story and illustrations. The worksheet is interactive, requiring the student to use an actual book as a reference, thus connecting the theoretical knowledge with a physical example. The final questions aim to engage students with the content of the book, asking them to express their personal preferences about the story and the illustrations.

The purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to recognize and appreciate the collaborative effort between an author and an illustrator in creating a book. It highlights the importance of both text and visuals in storytelling and familiarizes students with the traditional placements of the author’s and illustrator’s names in a book. By asking what they like best about the story and the pictures, it encourages students to think critically about the different elements that make up a book. Additionally, it promotes engagement with literature by prompting personal reflection on the narrative and artistic aspects of the book.