How To... Describe an Iconographic Document
Methodology
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OBJECTIVES
- Learn about the different parts of a document and what to look (at and for)
- Learn specific vocabulary
- Learn Wh- questions
LET'S GO!
Identify
index
2- Theme
1- General information
Describe
3- Organisation
4- Actions
E A
Explain and Analyse
6- Personal Opinion
5- Analysis
Identify
general information
Identify
type of document
Question
Wh-
What
-------------------- 's the type of the document?
The document is ....
a cartoon
Answer
an advertisement
a drawing
a poster
a photograph
author
Identify
Wh-
Question
Who
-------------------- 's the author of this document?
Answer
The (document) was created by ...
date of creation
Wh-
Question
When
-------------------- was it created?
Answer
The (document) was created on (day) / in (year/Month).
Identify
Source
Question
Where
Wh-
-------------------- does it come from?
It comes from a newspaper / a book / a magazine ...
Answer
Identify
theme
Identify
theme
Question
What
Wh-
-------------------- 's the theme of the (document)?
The (document) is about...
Answer
It represents...
It deals with...
Describe
organisation
Describe
locate and describe
in the top right-hand corner
at the top
in the background
in the foreground
on the left
on the right
in the middle
in the bottom left-hand corner
at the bottom
Describe
actions
Describe
actions
The pupils are working.
Somebody is jumping.
The boy is studying.
Description of an action: BE + V-ING
E A
Explain and Analyse
analysis
analyse the document
E A
Explain and Analyse
Identify the aim of the document
As there is/ there are... we can deduce that... The author wants to (denounces/ criticises/ mocks at/ refers to/symbolises...)
E A
Explain and Analyse
personal opinion
your personal opinion/impression
E A
Explain and Analyse
Give your opinion about the document
It makes me think of... /It reminds me of... I think/ believe/ reckon that... It seems that... The atmosphere looks peaceful/ stressing/ fun/ pleasant/ unpleasant. The document is quite + adjective (nice/ graphic/ famous...) To my mind, ...
Exercise
let's practise!
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2020
Norman Rockwell, Before the Shot, 1958
Pablo Martinez Monsivai, NBCnews.com, 10 Nov 2016
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How To... Describe an Iconographic Document
Methodology
Start
OBJECTIVES
LET'S GO!
Identify
index
2- Theme
1- General information
Describe
3- Organisation
4- Actions
E A
Explain and Analyse
6- Personal Opinion
5- Analysis
Identify
general information
Identify
type of document
Question
Wh-
What
-------------------- 's the type of the document?
The document is ....
a cartoon
Answer
an advertisement
a drawing
a poster
a photograph
author
Identify
Wh-
Question
Who
-------------------- 's the author of this document?
Answer
The (document) was created by ...
date of creation
Wh-
Question
When
-------------------- was it created?
Answer
The (document) was created on (day) / in (year/Month).
Identify
Source
Question
Where
Wh-
-------------------- does it come from?
It comes from a newspaper / a book / a magazine ...
Answer
Identify
theme
Identify
theme
Question
What
Wh-
-------------------- 's the theme of the (document)?
The (document) is about...
Answer
It represents...
It deals with...
Describe
organisation
Describe
locate and describe
in the top right-hand corner
at the top
in the background
in the foreground
on the left
on the right
in the middle
in the bottom left-hand corner
at the bottom
Describe
actions
Describe
actions
The pupils are working.
Somebody is jumping.
The boy is studying.
Description of an action: BE + V-ING
E A
Explain and Analyse
analysis
analyse the document
E A
Explain and Analyse
Identify the aim of the document
As there is/ there are... we can deduce that... The author wants to (denounces/ criticises/ mocks at/ refers to/symbolises...)
E A
Explain and Analyse
personal opinion
your personal opinion/impression
E A
Explain and Analyse
Give your opinion about the document
It makes me think of... /It reminds me of... I think/ believe/ reckon that... It seems that... The atmosphere looks peaceful/ stressing/ fun/ pleasant/ unpleasant. The document is quite + adjective (nice/ graphic/ famous...) To my mind, ...
Exercise
let's practise!
Start
2020
Norman Rockwell, Before the Shot, 1958
Pablo Martinez Monsivai, NBCnews.com, 10 Nov 2016