7th grade just finished reading the in-class novel Bearstone by Will Hobbs.  In groups, students will create posters that include lots of information.  Students are required to show 6 different items on their posters.  Please see the rubric below.

Bearstone Poster Project

 

0 points

 

5 points

 

11 points

 

16.5 points

TITLE – You must let everyone know that your poster is based on Bearstone!  Make your title big and bold!  Make sure you give the author’s name!

 

None

Title is hidden, not easily visible, or not readable.  Author’s name is not given.

Title is visible, and readable, but does not draw enough attention to it.

Title is visible, readable, and BOLD.  The author’s name is given.

ILLUSTRATION – You must draw a scene from the novel.  Choose a favorite “scene” among your group.  Make sure you write a caption explaining what is happening in your picture!

 

None

Not much time was spent on the illustration and doesn’t truly depict a scene from the book.  No color, no caption.

 

Illustration was not well thought out and not much time was spent making it good.  It doesn’t truly capture a scene.  The caption is not very clear.

Illustration is well thought out and time was spent to make it good.  It truly depicts a scene from the book.  The caption fully explains the scene.

VENN DIAGRAM – You must draw a venn diagram that compares 2 characters from the novel.  Make sure that you include differences and similarities for both characters!

 

None

Little information is given.  The similarities and differences are incorrect or not readable.

Some information is given.  There are a few good similarities and differences. 

Enough information is given for each character and the diagram shows a good comparison of the 2 characters.

TIMELINE – You must draw a timeline that includes major events of the story.  Make sure that your major events are in order and that they make sense!

 

None

 

6 or less.

 

Your events must be in…

 

9 or less.

 

order, or you will get zero...

 

10 or more!

 

points!

SYMBOLISM – You must draw a picture of ONE of the many symbols in this book.  Make sure you explain what the symbol means or represents.

 

None

 

Drawing is unclear.  Explanation is unclear.

 

Drawing is somewhat clear and is vaguely explained.

 

Drawing is clear and your explanation of the symbolism is correct.

CONTINUATION – You must write a minimum of 2 paragraphs about how the book might have been continued on with a few more chapters.  Make sure your writing makes sense and your thoughts are clear.

 

None

 

Less than 2 paragraphs.  Not enough information to give a well planned continuation.

 

Continuation is somewhat clear.  Minimal information given.

 

Enough information is given and the continuation is well thought out and planned.  Thoughts are clear!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can earn a total of 99 points. 

If your brochure is AMAZING, you will get a 100!