Task 11
Standard:
The students will analyze literary elements (characterization, theme, setting, etc.) to comprehend text.
(Content)
Task:
The students will create a collage using items found in a magazine that represent the theme of the story.
We have previously used Aesop’s fables to discuss the theme in a story and how it can reoccur
throughout the text. The class will look through magazines to find at least 10 pictures, objects, and
words that have to do with the theme of the story. They will put these images and words into a collage.
All items must be cut out and placed neatly onto the paper. Each student will write a summary using
evidence from the story describing the significance of each item and how or why he chose his items to
represent theme.
Criteria:
Number of items, relevance to theme, explanation of relevance
Rubric:
Criterion
Number of items
Criteria
10
Students are required to have at least 10 items that relate to theme. One
point will be awarded for each item, up to 10 points.
0-3
4-7
8-10
Relevance to theme
Three or fewer items
are relevant to the
theme of the story.
Most items are not
clear and seem to not
fit in with theme.
Seven or fewer items
are relevant to the
theme of the story.
Some items are clear
with no explanation.
All ten items are
relevant to the theme
of the story. (By
relevant, I mean that
this word/ object has an
important role in the
story) Relevance is clear
with no explanation.
Explanation of
relevance (written
paragraph)
Weak evidence is given
from the story to
explain how or why
items are significant to
the theme. Only a few
items are explained and
most of the objects/
words from the collage
are left unexplained.
Moderate evidence is
given from the story to
explain how or why
some items are
significant to the
theme. However, some
evidence does not make
sense and needs further
explanation.
Strong evidence is given
from the story to
explain how or why all
items are significant to
the theme.
Presentation
The collage appears to
be slapped together at
the last minute. There
seems to be little
consideration to
placement of objects
and neatness.
The collage shows that
there was moderate
effort. Some items on
the collage were
trimmed neatly and
placed purposefully.
The collage shows that
there was considerable
effort. All items were
placed carefully and
strategically and cut out
neatly.