Activity Overview
Having students choose a favorite quote or scene from a book allows them to express which parts 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 quotes mean to them.
Some students may end up choosing the same quote, 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
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Due Date:
Objective: Create a storyboard that identifies your favorite scene in The Wild Robot. Illustrate the scene and write why you chose it.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Choose a favorite scene from The Wild Robot.
- 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.
- Save and exit when you're done.
Lesson Plan Reference
- [ELA-Literacy/RL/4/3] Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
- [ELA-Literacy/RL/5/3] Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
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. |
How To Help Students Develop Opinions About Stories
Discuss Likes and Dislikes
Engage students in full-class discussion about likes and dislikes. Before you even bring literature into it, you can talk about restaurants, sports, or snacks to get the discussion moving.
What You Bring to Story Matters
Students need to understand that their life experience matters, and that every reader brings a different set of circumstances to the story. That is why two different readers can feel so differently about the same scene in a book.
Take a Stand
Finally, when students realize that what they think matters, they need to be willing to take a stand and develop their opinion about a story. This helps them to develop self-expression skills and to be more comfortable sharing their opinions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Favorite Scene in The Wild Robot
Why are text-to-self connections important?
When students make text-to-self connections, they engage more closely with their reading. Reading helps students build empathy and understanding for other people, so making text-to-self connections helps them to grow as emotional learners.
How can teachers help students to express their personal opinions?
Teachers should create a warm classroom environment where students can feel free to be themselves and express their opinions. In this way they will continue to develop their skills of self-expression.
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