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Activity Overview


One fun way to expand on a novel study is by creating a book jacket cover! In this activity, students will create a book jacket for Refugee They should include a summary of the story, a cover image that includes important attributes and characters from the book, a biography of the author, and critic's reviews!

For additional templates to add to this activity, check out our poster sized book jacket templates and worksheet sized book jacket templates. Multiple templates can be added to the activity for scaffolding and differentiation!


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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 book jacket for Refugee.

Student Instructions:

  1. Click "Start Assignment"
  2. Using the template provided add a summary of the story on the left side.
  3. On the right side create a cover image for the story that includes important attributes and characters from the book.
  4. Underneath the summary write a short biography of the author.
  5. Add a critic's (your own!) review of the story.
  6. Save and exit when you're finished.

Lesson Plan Reference

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Rubric

(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)


Poster Rubric
Create an eye-catching, creative poster to demonstrate your understanding! These can be hung around the class or presented digitally!
Proficient
33 Points
Emerging
22 Points
Needs Improvement
11 Points
Text
The text on the poster includes important facts, is accurate and is pertinent to the topic demonstrating a solid understanding of the subject.
The text on the poster includes some important facts, is mostly accurate and is pertinent to the topic demonstrating an emerging understanding of the subject.
The text on the poster does not include enough important facts. The information is not accurate or is not pertinent to the topic.
Artistic Depictions
The art chosen enhances the poster by symbolizing or illustrating important facts. Time and care is taken to ensure that the design is neat, eye-catching, and creative.
The art chosen is mostly accurate, but there may be some liberties taken that distract from the assignment. The design constructions are neat, and meet basic expectations.
The art chosen is too limited. The design appears rushed and incomplete.
English Conventions
Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors.
Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors.
Storyboard text is difficult to understand.


Activity Overview


One fun way to expand on a novel study is by creating a book jacket cover! In this activity, students will create a book jacket for Refugee They should include a summary of the story, a cover image that includes important attributes and characters from the book, a biography of the author, and critic's reviews!

For additional templates to add to this activity, check out our poster sized book jacket templates and worksheet sized book jacket templates. Multiple templates can be added to the activity for scaffolding and differentiation!


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 book jacket for Refugee.

Student Instructions:

  1. Click "Start Assignment"
  2. Using the template provided add a summary of the story on the left side.
  3. On the right side create a cover image for the story that includes important attributes and characters from the book.
  4. Underneath the summary write a short biography of the author.
  5. Add a critic's (your own!) review of the story.
  6. Save and exit when you're finished.

Lesson Plan Reference

Switch to: Common CoreArizonaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIowaKansasMarylandMassachusettsNebraskaNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaPennsylvaniaTexasUtah

Rubric

(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)


Poster Rubric
Create an eye-catching, creative poster to demonstrate your understanding! These can be hung around the class or presented digitally!
Proficient
33 Points
Emerging
22 Points
Needs Improvement
11 Points
Text
The text on the poster includes important facts, is accurate and is pertinent to the topic demonstrating a solid understanding of the subject.
The text on the poster includes some important facts, is mostly accurate and is pertinent to the topic demonstrating an emerging understanding of the subject.
The text on the poster does not include enough important facts. The information is not accurate or is not pertinent to the topic.
Artistic Depictions
The art chosen enhances the poster by symbolizing or illustrating important facts. Time and care is taken to ensure that the design is neat, eye-catching, and creative.
The art chosen is mostly accurate, but there may be some liberties taken that distract from the assignment. The design constructions are neat, and meet basic expectations.
The art chosen is too limited. The design appears rushed and incomplete.
English Conventions
Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors.
Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors.
Storyboard text is difficult to understand.





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