Art Trail
Reading · 45 minutes
Reading texts
The Chalk Dragon
By recess, the chalk dragon stretched from the library steps to the drinking taps. Each student had drawn one scale. Some were striped, some dotted and one held a tiny picture of the moon. When the wind scattered gum leaves across the path, the dragon looked as if it had grown wings.
Reading an Artwork Label
An artwork label usually names the artist, title, date and materials. The materials tell viewers what the artist used, such as ink, clay or recycled paper. Some labels include a short statement explaining the idea behind the work.
Art Trail Invitation
Welcome to the Year 4 Art Trail. Start at the hall and follow the orange arrows. Tap each artwork title on the digital map to hear a short student recording. Please leave chalk artworks untouched so everyone can enjoy them.
Questions
Text: The Chalk Dragon
What did each student draw?
Answer and explanation
Answer: one scale
This detail is stated directly in the text.
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Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: A shared artwork becomes special through many contributions.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
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In this text, what does 'scattered' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: spread in different directions
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
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Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: The artwork feels imaginative and collaborative.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
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What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to entertain and describe
The language and structure show why the text was written.
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Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: description and final image
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: The Chalk Dragon
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Answer and explanation
Answer: literal meaning
The answer is directly stated in the text.
Text: The Chalk Dragon
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: A shared artwork becomes special through many contributions.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
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What do materials tell viewers?
Answer and explanation
Answer: what the artist used
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: Reading an Artwork Label
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Artwork labels give useful information about art.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: Reading an Artwork Label
In this text, what does 'materials' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: things used to make something
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
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Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Labels can help viewers understand artworks better.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: Reading an Artwork Label
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to explain
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: Reading an Artwork Label
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: definition and examples
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: Reading an Artwork Label
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Answer and explanation
Answer: literal meaning
The answer is directly stated in the text.
Text: Reading an Artwork Label
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Artwork labels give useful information about art.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: Art Trail Invitation
What should visitors follow?
Answer and explanation
Answer: the orange arrows
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: Art Trail Invitation
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Visitors can follow the Art Trail and use the digital map.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: Art Trail Invitation
In this text, what does 'recording' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: saved sound
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
Text: Art Trail Invitation
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: The trail includes multimodal features.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: Art Trail Invitation
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to guide visitors
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: Art Trail Invitation
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: welcome, route, digital feature and request
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: Art Trail Invitation
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Answer and explanation
Answer: literal meaning
The answer is directly stated in the text.
Text: Art Trail Invitation
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Visitors can follow the Art Trail and use the digital map.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: Art Trail
Which feature helps show that the texts have different purposes?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Their text types and structures are different.
Different text types use different features to suit their purpose and audience.
Text: Art Trail
Name one idea that connects at least two texts in this paper.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Answers will vary but should name a shared idea from the texts.
A suitable answer links two texts using a shared topic, idea, setting or purpose.
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