Movie posters are a fun way for students to boil down the most important aspects of a novel. After reading The Wish Giver, students will create a movie poster that showcases the setting, characters and a chosen scene or overarching themes of the story. Students can include the title and author of the book, a catchy tagline, and a "critic's review" informing the audience why they should go to see the movie and briefly describing the compelling story.
To make this a class assignment, consider giving each student a different chapter or scene to focus on. When students complete their posters, they can be printed out and hung in the classroom. Students should be prepared to present on the choices they made during the creation process.
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Objective: Create a "Movie Poster" for the book The Wish Giver.
Student Instructions:
Foster creativity and teamwork by having your class design a large-scale movie poster together. This approach encourages students to combine ideas and skills for a shared goal.
Designate roles such as illustrators, headline writers, and review authors so every student contributes meaningfully. This division of labor keeps all students engaged and invested in the outcome.
Lead a group discussion to select key scenes, characters, and themes to feature. Use sticky notes or a whiteboard to capture everyone’s ideas for visual and textual elements.
Have each group or individual create rough drafts of their assigned sections. Arrange these drafts on the poster board to ensure a balanced and eye-catching layout.
Invite students to explain their creative choices and reflect on the teamwork involved. This builds communication skills and reinforces understanding of the novel’s key points.
To create a movie poster activity for The Wish Giver, have students design posters highlighting the book's setting, characters, and a key scene or theme. Include the title, author, a catchy tagline, and a brief critic’s review. This encourages creative thinking and comprehension.
Students should include the book title, author, a tagline, a critic's review, and visual elements that represent important scenes, characters, or themes from The Wish Giver.
Making a movie poster helps students synthesize key story elements, practice visual literacy, and demonstrate understanding of The Wish Giver in a creative way.
Yes, you can find movie poster templates online or use the ones linked in the assignment to help students get started quickly with their The Wish Giver projects.
Assign each student a different chapter or scene from The Wish Giver to focus on. This ensures variety and allows students to showcase unique perspectives in their movie posters.