Readings
Barton, G. (2018). Multimodal texts surround us. What are they? How can we use them in our teaching? Retrieved from
https://www.aare.edu.au/blog/?tag=multimodality
Callow, J. (2018). Classroom assessment and pictures books – strategies for assessing how students interpret multimodal texts Australian Journal of Language & Literacy, 18(1).
Callow, J. (2016 ). Viewing and doing visual literacy using picture books. Practical Literacy: the early and primary years, 21(1), 9-12.
Callow, J. (2016). Comprehending the multimodal features of picture books – some principles for teaching and assessment. In H. Fehring (Ed.), Assessment into Practice: Understanding Assessment Practice to Improve Student Learning (pp. 81-88). Marrickville: PETAA
Callow, J. (2010). Spot the Difference: The Changing Nature of Page-based and Screen-based Texts. Screen Education(58), 106-110.
Callow, J. (2012). The Rules of Visual Engagement: Images as Tools for Learning. Screen Education(65), 72-79.
Callow, J. (2013). The Shape of Text to Come: how image and text work. Marrickville: Primary English Teaching Association Australia (PETAA) http://shapeoftexttocome.wordpress.com for video resource examples.
Callow, J. (Producer). (2010). NOW literacies–everyday classrooms reading, viewing and creating multimodal texts. NLNW Literacy and Numeracy videos. [online video] Retrieved from http://www.nlnw.nsw.edu.au/videos10/Callow/7584/vid7584.htm
Derewianka, B. (2011). A new grammar companion for teachers (2nd ed.). Marrickville Metro, N.S.W.: e:lit – Primary English Teaching Association.
Desroches, D. (Producer). (2017). In Visually Literate Classrooms, Words Are Worth A Thousand Pictures. WNPR News. Retrieved from https://www.wnpr.org/post/visually-literate-classrooms-words-are-worth-thousand-pictures
Education Victoria. (2018). Multimodal literacy. Retrieved from https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/english/literacy/readingviewing/Pages/litfocusmultimodal.aspx
Humphrey, S., Droga, L., & Feez, S. (2012). Grammar and meaning (New ed.). Newtown, N.S.W.: PETAA.
Danielsson, K., & Selander, S. (2016). Reading multimodal texts for learning – a model for cultivating multimodal literacy. Designs for Learning, 8(1), 25–36. doi:http://doi.org/10.16993/dfl.72
https://www.designsforlearning.nu/articles/10.16993/dfl.72/
Kress, G. (2010). Multimodality : a social semiotic approach to contemporary communication. London, UK: Routledge
McDonald, L. E. (2013). A literature companion for teachers. Marrickville, N.S.W.: Primary English Teaching Association Australia (PETAA).
Shivers, J., Levenson, C., & Tan, M. (2017). Visual Literacy, Creativity and the Teaching of Argument. Learning disabilities: a contemporary journal, 15, 67-84.
Tompkins, G. E., Campbell, R., Green, D., & Smith, C. (2015). Literacy for the 21st century : a balanced approach (2nd ed.). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Australia.
Children’s literature cited/ recommended
Blabey, A. (2016). Pig the winner. Lindfield, NSW: Scholastic Australia
Crew, G., & Woolman, S. (2005). Beneath the surface. Sydney: Hodder Headline Australia.
Crew, G., & Woolman, S. (1994). The watertower. Flinders Park, S. Aust.: Era Publications.
Gleeson, L., & Blackwood, F. (2013). Banjo and Ruby Red. Richmond, Vic.: Little Hare Books.
Gravett, E. (2011). Wolf won’t bite! London: Macmillan Children’s.
Also by same author- Wolves ; Orange Pear Apple Bear ; Meerkat Mail ; Monkey and Me ; Spells ; Matilda’s Cat
Sedunary, M., & Emmerichs, B. (2016). The unlikely story of Bennelong and Phillip. Kew East, Victoria: Berbay Publishing.
Tan, S. (2000). The lost thing. Port Melbourne: Lothian.
Tan, S. (2006). The arrival. South Melbourne: Lothian Books.
Tan, S. (2008). Tales from outer suburbia. Crows Nest , N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin.
Educational Video links
HarperCollins Children’s Books (Producer). (2011). Oliver Jeffers – Stuck – Reading. [Video] Retrieved from
HarperCollins Children’s Books (Producer). (2011). Oliver Jeffers – Learn How to Draw. [Video] Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuUIL6nDKN8
Teaching and Learning in South Australia (Producer). (2013). Retelling Stories By Creating A Multimodal Text: Cummins Area School. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yMT3pCEQIs
Video clips
Stranger Things Season 1 Trailer Accessed from
References to 70s and 80s movies in Stranger Things. Accessed from https://vimeo.com/175929311
Cinefix (Producer). (2017). Best Shots of All Time – Pt. 1. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWiIEiyWFTY&feature=youtu.be
New York Times (Producer). (2012). London Olympics 2012 – Usain Bolt’s Gold in the 100 Meter Sprint. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/_L_vq5JYQlE
Business Insider (2017) The future of fake news and digital technologies
Source: Business insider (2017)
Library of Congress. (2019). Teacher’s Guides and Analysis Tool. Retrieved from http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/guides.html
Spider Man
Sony Pictures Entertainment (Producer). (2018). SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE – Official Trailer #2 (HD). Retrieved from
Music from Spider-man – Into the Spider-verse
Post Malone (Producer). (2011). Post Malone, Swae Lee – Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse). [Video] Retrieved from
Spooky Sounds
Introcaso, J., & Taylor, D. (Producer). (2020, 2020). Spooky Sounds. [Podcast] Retrieved from https://www.20k.org/episodes/spookysounds
Hugo Movie Trailer
Paramount Pictures (Producer). (2011). Official “Hugo” Trailer 2. Retrieved from
Multimodal Texts 