Activity Overview
Having students choose their favorite part of a book allows them to express which scenes of the story resonated with them on a personal level. In this way, students are making a text-to-self connection that demonstrates their understanding of the characters and their development or the themes of the novel. Students can share their storyboards afterwards and have a short discussion about what the scenes mean to them.
Some students may end up choosing the same part, but have different perspectives. This is always interesting for students to see and can open up a discussion as to how not everyone can read the same lines in the same way based on their own perspectives and personal experiences.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a storyboard that identifies your favorite scene in Anansi the Spider. Illustrate the scene and write why you chose it.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Choose a favorite scene from Anansi the Spider.
- Create an image that represents this scene using appropriate scenes, characters and items.
- In the description box, write what happens during this part of the book, and why you chose this part.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 7 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | The explanation of the scene and why it was chosen is clear and at least two sentences. | The explanation of the scene and why it was chosen can be understood but it is somewhat unclear. | The explanation of the scene and why it was chosen is unclear and is not at least two sentences. |
| Illustrations | The illustration represents the scene or explanation using appropriate scenes, characters and items. | The illustration relates to the scene or explanation, but is difficult to understand. | The illustration does not clearly relate to the scene or the explanation. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
Activity Overview
Having students choose their favorite part of a book allows them to express which scenes of the story resonated with them on a personal level. In this way, students are making a text-to-self connection that demonstrates their understanding of the characters and their development or the themes of the novel. Students can share their storyboards afterwards and have a short discussion about what the scenes mean to them.
Some students may end up choosing the same part, but have different perspectives. This is always interesting for students to see and can open up a discussion as to how not everyone can read the same lines in the same way based on their own perspectives and personal experiences.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a storyboard that identifies your favorite scene in Anansi the Spider. Illustrate the scene and write why you chose it.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Choose a favorite scene from Anansi the Spider.
- Create an image that represents this scene using appropriate scenes, characters and items.
- In the description box, write what happens during this part of the book, and why you chose this part.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 7 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | The explanation of the scene and why it was chosen is clear and at least two sentences. | The explanation of the scene and why it was chosen can be understood but it is somewhat unclear. | The explanation of the scene and why it was chosen is unclear and is not at least two sentences. |
| Illustrations | The illustration represents the scene or explanation using appropriate scenes, characters and items. | The illustration relates to the scene or explanation, but is difficult to understand. | The illustration does not clearly relate to the scene or the explanation. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
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