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Reading Between and Behind the Lines: Using A.I. to understand the hidden messages in images 

Learners with additional support needs often decode text effectively but struggle with comprehension, particularly when it involves abstract ideas and implicit meanings.

This lesson uses AI as a “thinking partner” to help learners analyse key themes, clarify complex messages, and uncover bias in news imagery.

By externalising their thought processes with AI, learners develop critical and abstract thinking skills, allowing them to navigate media with greater confidence.

Reading Between and Behind the Lines – lesson plan
AI 01 – Reading Between and Behind the Lines – slides
AI 01 – My Thinking vs AI’s Thinking – Worksheet

Curriculum Level:
Early (Pre 5 & P1)First (P2-P4)Second (P5-P7)Third (S1-S3)Senior Phase (S4-S6)For teachers
Curriculum Area:
AI LiteracyChild Rights and EthicsCritical ThinkingCross-curricularExpressive ArtsHealth and WellbeingLanguagesMathematicsReligious and moral educationResponsible Use to Support LearningSciencesSocial StudiesTechnologies
Topics and Themes
Activity, Diet, Rest and SleepBiodiversity and InterdependenceBlended or Home LearningComputer ScienceData AnalysisData visualisationDevices & SoftwareDigital LiteracyFinding & Using InformationHow-TosPast Events and SocietiesPeople in society, economy and businessProcessing and Managing Information Responsibly