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Students will develop their visual literacy skills on a tour of Imagine...the Wonder of Picture Books exhibition. They will then explore the importance of picture books as vehicles to assist readers in forming a greater understanding of the world and their place in it.
In this 90-minute program students will:
- tour the exhibition
- examine original items from the State Library’s vast picture book collection
- gather evidence from the exhibition for analysis
- compose an analysis of the importance of picture books in society.
Curriculum outcomes
Stage 4
- EN4-7D: Demonstrates understanding of how texts can express aspects of their broadening world and their relationships within it.
- EN4-8D: Identifies, considers and appreciates cultural expression in texts.
Stage 5
- EN5-7D: Understands and evaluates the diverse ways texts can represent personal and public worlds.
- EN5-8D: Questions, challenges and evaluates cultural assumptions in texts and their effects on meaning.
Before you visit
Booking Details
Cost
$200 for groups up to 15 and $325 for groups of 16–30.
Availability
Monday to Friday, during term time
Duration
90 minutes
Minimum supervision ratio
Secondary students: 1 adult per 20 students
Bookings are essential, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Email learning.library@sl.nsw.gov.au or phone 9273 1778.