Girl on Wire ~ Lucy Estela and Elise Hurst ~ Worksheet for comprehension and analysis

These worksheets help students deconstruct the wonderful picture book Girl on Wire, an allegorical story of facing your fears and overcoming challenges. Suited especially to a secondary or upper-primary audience, the resource includes a 3-page comprehension worksheet discussing the ideas of the text and ensuring students understand the book as a metaphor with universal relevance. A 4-page analysis worksheet then helps students understand the language and visual techniques of the text, while also discussing key themes and how these are represented in the text. Finally, an additional two pages provide suggested answers to some of the questions and opportunities for further study or discussion.

Note that you will need a copy of Estela and Hurst’s book to use these worksheets. Resources are included in both Word and pdf format for flexibility and compatibility.

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While you’re here, why not check out these other resources on picture books for older readers?

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