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.
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Objective: Create a storyboard that identifies your favorite scene in When You Trap a Tiger. Illustrate the scene and write why you chose it.
Student Instructions:
Encourage students to share their favorite scenes and reasons with the class. Fostering discussion helps build confidence and respect for diverse perspectives.
Provide prompts like, "What made this scene stand out?" or "How did this scene make you feel?" Guiding questions help students reflect more deeply on their choices.
Demonstrate how to listen actively and respond thoughtfully to classmates’ opinions. Modeling sets a positive tone and teaches important discussion skills.
Highlight how different scenes relate to major themes or character growth in the novel. This deepens understanding and connects individual insights to the bigger picture.
Invite students to share what they learned from hearing others’ perspectives. This reinforces empathy and broadens appreciation for the story.
A great activity is having students choose and illustrate their favorite scene from When You Trap a Tiger. Students create a storyboard, write about why they picked that scene, and share with the class for discussion.
Ask students to select a quote or scene that resonated with them personally. Have them explain their choice and relate it to their own experiences, encouraging them to see themselves in the story.
Guide students to: 1) Click "Start Assignment"; 2) Pick their favorite scene; 3) Create an image depicting it; 4) Write a description about what happens and why it’s meaningful to them; 5) Share with the class.
Discussing different perspectives helps students understand how personal experiences shape interpretation. It fosters empathy, deeper comprehension, and richer class discussions.
Students build reading comprehension, personal reflection, and creative expression skills. They also practice connecting literature to their own lives and communicating ideas visually and verbally.