English·Reading Comprehension·procedural
Text & Media Connections
Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions from the text
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is developing sophisticated reading skills — analysing how authors structure texts, comparing different perspectives, understanding themes and literary devices, and integrating information from multiple sources.
Evidence of understanding
- Compare a passage from a book with a film or audio adaptation, identifying specific moments where the visual or oral version matches or departs from the written text
- Explain how a film, illustration, or dramatic performance interprets a scene from a story, citing specific textual descriptions the adaptation reflects
- Identify details in the written text (descriptions of setting, character appearance, dialogue) that a visual or oral presentation brings to life, and note any differences
Assessment prompt
If Text & Media Connections has read a book and then seen a film version, can they compare the two — pointing out moments where the film showed something differently from how the book described it?
Standards alignment
RL.4.7US · ccss-ela
RL.4.7
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 4