Activity Overview
Storyboard That's Picture Encyclopedia is a fantastic resource for research and inspiration! This activity invites students to find a topic that interests them such as an invention, someone from ancient mythology, or an astronomy discovery. They can use the Picture Encyclopedia to read a synopsis of their topic and take notes. Then, they will create a poster that illustrates the topic and provides important facts and details.
These posters can be downloaded as a high resolution image (png) and printed out on large paper to be hung around the classroom as a beautiful and informative decoration! They can also be displayed digitally and students can take turns giving presentations about their topic to their classmates.
Template and Class Instructions
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Due Date:
Objective: Create an informative poster about the topic your choice.
Student Instructions
- Choose a topic and research using the Storyboard That Picture Encyclopedia! You may use other classroom resources as well.
- Use the poster template provided to create an eye catching design that includes a title and important facts in the text boxes.
- Add an illustration using scenes, characters, and items that represent your topic.
Requirements: Create a colorful and informative poster about a topic including a title, an illustration, and important facts and details.
Lesson Plan Reference
- [ELA-Literacy/W/3/6] With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
- [ELA-LITERACY/CCRA/R/1] Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
- [ELA-LITERACY/CCRA/R/7] Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
- [ELA-LITERACY/WHST/6-8/2/B] Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| 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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