Develop students' understanding of how visual features contribute to meaning with this scaffolded activity resource designed to complement the matching lesson sequence (see the first lesson here). Students move beyond recognising visual features to analysing how design choices communicate meaning and applying this understanding across a range of visual texts.

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In this resource, students investigate how visual elements such as layout, sequencing, arrows, labels and images work together to communicate information clearly and effectively. Through structured analysis and supported application, they develop the skills to interpret, evaluate and improve visual communication.

This teacher resource includes:

• Three scaffolded activities with increasing levels of support and challenge
• Structured analysis tables guiding students to identify visual features, explain how they contribute to meaning, and evaluate their effectiveness
• Opportunities to analyse a range of visual texts, including procedures, timelines, life cycle diagrams and flowcharts
• Activities requiring students to interpret how design choices support audience understanding and justify improvements to visual communication

This resource supports students in developing visual literacy by moving from recognising visual features to critically analysing and intentionally applying them. It strengthens students' ability to interpret authentic visual texts, communicate ideas effectively, and understand how purposeful design choices influence meaning.

Format: PDF

Aligned to Australian Curriculum Outcome: Identify and explain how images, figures, tables, diagrams, maps and graphs contribute to meaning (AC9E6LA07)