Emerging Phase (K-1)	Early Developing Phase (Grade 1)	Developing Phase (Grades 1-5)
Student knows: Drawings and pictures can tell a story. Charts and illustrations can communicate information. Visuals convey meaning. Student: __shows interest in pictures and illustrations __locates a specific item in a picture or in sequenced illustrations __recognizes symbols and logos in environment Notes:	Student knows: Information and events can be shared visually. Visual representations are created by people for a reason. Student: __interprets and responds to a variety of symbols and logos __makes predictions from pictures or visuals presented (e.g., What will happen next?) __draws on own prior knowledge in viewing a visual presentation __sequences correctly a series of pictures about events after viewing a story or narrative presentation __retells the main ideas or components after viewing a visual presentation __distinguishes between sense and nonsense, fiction and reality __expresses personal response to visual communication (e.g., "I liked that because …," "I felt sad because ….") Notes:	Student knows: Particular messages are presented for particular purposes (e.g., a commercial sells a product). Visual elements (e.g., line, colour) are used for effect. Student: __identifies visual elements such as colour, shape, and line in various forms including picture books, posters, signs, illustrations, and displays __compares stories or events expressed in various visual formats __distinguishes between fact and fantasy in visual texts __retells most important information found in visual texts __views with a purpose __recognizes the intent and meaning conveyed visually __retells, paraphrases, and explains what has been presented visually __asks thoughtful questions about visual presentations __makes judgements before, during, and after viewing a visual presentation about the following: reality of situation; reality of the character's actions; effectiveness of the techniques used in the presentation __recognizes the presence of bias (e.g., stereotyping) in visual texts __locates and gathers information and ideas from a range of visual texts (e.g., charts, diagrams, Internet, videos) Notes: