Objective: Interpret the meaning suggested in visual media through a

focus on visual elements, for example, line, symbols, color, gaze,

framing, and social distance.

Subject: English

Grade Level: Grade 6

Learning across curriculum:

1. Art - Exploring the use of visual elements in artworks.

2. Social Studies - Analyzing political cartoons and propaganda posters.

3. Science - Understanding the use of visual elements in scientific diagrams and

graphs.

Review Motivation:

1. Show a short video clip or a series of images with different visual elements and
ask students to discuss what they perceive from each visual.

2. Display a famous painting or photograph and ask students to interpret its meaning
based on the visual elements present.

3. Engage students in a brainstorming session where they share their favorite

advertisements and explain the visual elements that caught their attention.

Activity 1: Analyzing Visual Elements in Advertisements

Materials: Various print advertisements, markers, chart paper

Instructions:

1. Divide the class into small groups.

2. Distribute different print advertisements to each group.

3. In their groups, students discuss and identify the visual elements present in the
advertisements, such as line, symbols, color gaze, framing, and social distance.
4. Each group presents their findings to the class using chart paper.

Rubric:

Criteria: Identification of visual elements, Clarity of presentation

Points: 10 points per visual element identified, 10 points for clarity of

presentation

Assessment Questions:

1. How does the use of color in an advertisement affect its message?

2. Why is the gaze of a person in an advertisement important in conveying meaning?

Activity 2: Analyzing Visual Elements in Political Cartoons

Materials: Political cartoons, whiteboard, markers

Instructions:

1. Display a political cartoon on the whiteboard.

2. Guide students in identifying the visual elements present in the cartoon.

3. Discuss the meaning suggested by the visual elements and how they contribute to
the overall message of the cartoon.

4. Repeat the process with different political cartoons.

Rubric:

Criteria: Identification of visual elements, Analysis of meaning

Points: 10 points per visual element identified, 10 points for analysis of

meaning
Assessment Questions:

1. How does the use of symbols in political cartoons help convey the intended
message?

2. Explain the significance of social distance in political cartoons.

Activity 3: Creating Visual Interpretations

Materials: Drawing materials, magazines, scissors, glue

Instructions:

1. Provide each student with a blank sheet of paper.

2. Ask students to choose a theme or topic and create a visual representation using
cut-outs from magazines or by drawing their own images.

3. In pairs, students present their visual interpretations to each other, explaining the
visual elements used and the meaning suggested.

Rubric:

Criteria: Creativity, Use of visual elements, Clarity of explanation

Points: 10 points for creativity, 10 points for use of visual elements, 10 points
for clarity of explanation

Assessment Questions:

1. How did you use visual elements to convey the meaning in your visual
interpretation?

2. Explain the significance of the chosen elements in your visual representation.

Analysis:
In Activity 1, students successfully identified and discussed the visual elements in
advertisements, demonstrating an understanding of how these elements contribute
to meaning. In Activity 2, students analyzed political cartoons, showcasing their
ability to interpret the suggested meaning through visual elements. Activity 3 allowed
students to apply their knowledge by creating their own visual interpretations and
explaining the visual elements used.

Abstraction:

Based on the activities, students have learned to identify and analyze visual
elements in various forms of media. They have also gained an understanding of how
these visual elements contribute to the suggested meaning.

Application:

To apply their learning, students can be given a real-life problem related to visual
media, such as designing a poster for a social cause. They would need to consider
the visual elements and their meanings to effectively convey the message and
engage the audience.

Assessment:

1. Written test - Students answer questions about the different visual elements and
their meanings in given examples.

2. Group presentation - Students present a visual media of their choice and explain
the visual elements and meanings to the class.

Assignment:

For homework, students can be assigned to find and analyze visual elements in a
newspaper or magazine article of their choice. They should write a short explaining
the visual elements and their interpretations.