中文摘要：课本插图是英语教材中鲜活灵性的材料资源，以其生动形象性深深地吸引着学生的注意力。插图的功能被研究者们不断地所揭示。研究英语教材中的插图有助于转变教师的教学方式，改变学生的学习方式。

通过文献回顾，本研究介绍了插图教学的研究背景；提出了与插图教学相关的理论作为研究依据；最后提出了《开心学英语》教材中插图的运用策略。

本研究得出以下结论，插图教学可以帮助教师省时省力地将知识传授给学生，还有利于激发学生的学习兴趣，培养学生的观察力、注意力、记忆力和表达能力。因此教师要重视插图并灵活运用插图。

关键词：小学英语；英语教学；插图；文献分析

Contents

Acknowledgments

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction-1

1.1 Research Background-1

1.2 Research Significance-1

1.3 Composition of the Thesis-2

2. Literature Review-3

2.1 The Definition of Illustration-3

2.2 Theoretical Foundation-3

2.2.1 Dual-Coding Theory-3

2.2.2 Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning-3

2.2.3 Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development-4

2.3 Review of Relevant Studies Abroad-4

2.4 Review of Relevant Studies at Home-5

2.4.1 The Functions of the Illustrations-5

2.4.2 Researches on How to Effectively Use Illustrations-6

3. Methodology-7

3.1 Research Method-7

3.2 Research Question-7

4. Analyzing the Application of Illustrations in Teaching-8

4.1 The Application of Illustrations in Listening Teaching-8

4.1.1 Picture Sorting-8

4.2 The Application of Illustrations in the Teaching of Speaking-9

4.2.1 Using Charts in the Teaching of Speaking-9

4.2.2 Using Illustrations to Promote Understanding-9

4.2.3 Picture Gap-10

4.3 The Application of Illustrations in Reading Teaching-10

4.3.1 Using Illustrations to Predict the Story-10

4.3.2 Using Illustrations to Retell the Text-11

4.4 The Application of Illustrations in Writing Teaching-12

4.4.1 Drawing and Writing-12

4.4.2 Writing Sentences with Single Illustration-12

4.4.3 Excavating the Illustrations in Textbooks-13

4.5 Other Strategies for Using Illustrations-13

4.5.1 Using Illustrations to Develop Students’ Culture Consciousness-13

5. Conclusion-15

5.1 Attaching Importance to the Use of Illustrations in Teaching-15

5.2 Using Illustrations Flexibly-15

Reference-17