If you are looking for a new rhetorical analysis activity, I've got just the thing for you: a collaborative rhetorical analysis poster project!
If you are looking for a new rhetorical analysis activity, I've got just the thing for you: a collaborative rhetorical analysis poster project!
If you are looking for a new rhetorical analysis activity, I've got just the thing for you: a collaborative rhetorical analysis poster project!
By The Daring English Teacher One of my favorite ways to actively engage my students and encourage student collaboration is by incorporating collaborative poster projects in my classroom. These projects are great for analysis and critical thinking, and they are relatively simple to facilitate and assign because they are low-prep, student-centered activities. Essentially, for a collaborative poster project, I instruct my students to work together in small groups to discover or analyze and present a specific topic. To make sure that I am prepared to throw together a collaborative poster project at the drop of a hat, there are several supplies that I always keep stocked in my room: a roll of white butcher paper, ledger-sized (11x17) copy paper, and plenty of markers. You can use either type of paper. I usually prefer butcher paper because it is much larger, and so it is easier for multiple students to work on the poster simultaneously. There are a few reasons why I love assigning these types of activities in my classroom, and since I've had so much success with them, I am always trying to think up new ways to incorporate the collaborative poster project into my curriculum. I love how these projects foster critical thinking and collaboration. I also love that these are student-centered projects. Additionally, I love using collaborative poster projects as a formative assessment tool. As my students are working on the assignment in groups, I can walk around the classroom and not only monitor student progress, but I can also assess my students' understanding of the content we are studying based on their group conversations and analysis. One of the best things about these projects is that I can use them at various points throughout my unit. Assigning a group poster project to introduce a new unit or concept is a great way to have students work together and discover important information about a particular subject or concept. When I do this to introduce a new novel unit, I first think about various big ideas or thematic ideas relating to the novel. I assign each group a different concept and give them almost the entire class period to find out information about that particular concept. Usually, students briefly present the information the next day. When assigning an introductory collaborative poster project, here is a list of items I typically have my students include on their posters: A dictionary definition of the word The word defined in their own words Synonyms of the word Antonyms of the word A quote about the concept from a philosopher, historian, author, or politician An illustration of the concept After this initial assignment (which usually takes about one and a half 55-minute long class periods), I display the posters around the classroom, and my students refer to them throughout the novel study as we discuss and analyze essential passages. I like to have my students complete an activity like this for their dialectical journal entries they complete as we read a novel. Another great use of collaborative poster projects is as a formative assessment for analysis. As I mentioned earlier, these projects are perfect for monitoring your students' progress in learning and mastering a specific skill. Plus, you can include these posters in any fiction, nonfiction, or poetry unit. The Rhetorical Analysis Collaborative Poster Project The very first group poster project I assigned my students was a rhetorical analysis poster. I did this during our rhetorical analysis unit because I needed to get through quite a few speeches, but I still wanted a jig-saw-like activity to be meaningful. For this project, every group had a different speech to read and analyze. After the initial analysis, students compiled their information, including their annotated speech, onto the poster. After my students completed their posters, we used the next day to listen to each of the speeches aloud. Then, students completed a gallery walk activity where they looked at each poster and made a note of which rhetorical devices were used and why. The Short Story Collaborative Review Poster Project After such a successful rhetorical analysis poster project, I took the idea and used it as a short story review activity. I assigned each group a different short story that we read together in class. After spending just one class period working together on their poster, students needed to have the posters complete and ready to present the next class period. This was the perfect complement to my literary analysis unit. Each group had to include each of these elements on their posters: title, author, summary, definitions of literary elements, examples of literary elements within the story, and quotes. For the literary elements, students included theme, motif, conflict, character type, tone, mood, symbol, and point-of-view. Poetry Analysis Collaborative Poster Project In addition to rhetorical analysis and literary analysis, the collaborative poster project concept also works well as a poetry analysis poster project. When I teach poetry analysis and have my students analyze poems, I have them use the SWIFT acronym: structure (or symbolism), word choice, imagery, figurative language, and theme and tone. For the poster, each group has a different poem. They analyze the poem using the SWIFT acronym and include each element on the poster. Additionally, I like to have them illustrate some of the imagery on the poster and also include a copy of the annotated poem on the poster as well. When I assign credit to these projects to assess student learning, I mostly grade these assignments holistically as a learning process. Read: as long as my students put forth the effort, I usually give full credit. However, I’ve created these three rubrics especially for you to use in your classroom. Whether you utilize group poster projects to introduce a new concept or novel or as a formative assessment tool, your students will use their collaboration skills to work together to complete the final project. And what's even better is that this method naturally lends itself to quick and informal student presentations where the students present their information and ideas to their peers. ADDITIONAL COLLABORATION RESOURCES: 5 Ways to Use Collaboration and Critical Thinking by Nouvelle ELA 5 Collaborative Writing Ideas by Presto Plans
By The Daring English Teacher One of my favorite ways to actively engage my students and encourage student collaboration is by incorporating collaborative poster projects in my classroom. These projects are great for analysis and critical thinking, and they are relatively simple to facilitate and assign because they are low-prep, student-centered activities. Essentially, for a collaborative poster project, I instruct my students to work together in small groups to discover or analyze and present a specific topic. To make sure that I am prepared to throw together a collaborative poster project at the drop of a hat, there are several supplies that I always keep stocked in my room: a roll of white butcher paper, ledger-sized (11x17) copy paper, and plenty of markers. You can use either type of paper. I usually prefer butcher paper because it is much larger, and so it is easier for multiple students to work on the poster simultaneously. There are a few reasons why I love assigning these types of activities in my classroom, and since I've had so much success with them, I am always trying to think up new ways to incorporate the collaborative poster project into my curriculum. I love how these projects foster critical thinking and collaboration. I also love that these are student-centered projects. Additionally, I love using collaborative poster projects as a formative assessment tool. As my students are working on the assignment in groups, I can walk around the classroom and not only monitor student progress, but I can also assess my students' understanding of the content we are studying based on their group conversations and analysis. One of the best things about these projects is that I can use them at various points throughout my unit. Assigning a group poster project to introduce a new unit or concept is a great way to have students work together and discover important information about a particular subject or concept. When I do this to introduce a new novel unit, I first think about various big ideas or thematic ideas relating to the novel. I assign each group a different concept and give them almost the entire class period to find out information about that particular concept. Usually, students briefly present the information the next day. When assigning an introductory collaborative poster project, here is a list of items I typically have my students include on their posters: A dictionary definition of the word The word defined in their own words Synonyms of the word Antonyms of the word A quote about the concept from a philosopher, historian, author, or politician An illustration of the concept After this initial assignment (which usually takes about one and a half 55-minute long class periods), I display the posters around the classroom, and my students refer to them throughout the novel study as we discuss and analyze essential passages. I like to have my students complete an activity like this for their dialectical journal entries they complete as we read a novel. Another great use of collaborative poster projects is as a formative assessment for analysis. As I mentioned earlier, these projects are perfect for monitoring your students' progress in learning and mastering a specific skill. Plus, you can include these posters in any fiction, nonfiction, or poetry unit. The Rhetorical Analysis Collaborative Poster Project The very first group poster project I assigned my students was a rhetorical analysis poster. I did this during our rhetorical analysis unit because I needed to get through quite a few speeches, but I still wanted a jig-saw-like activity to be meaningful. For this project, every group had a different speech to read and analyze. After the initial analysis, students compiled their information, including their annotated speech, onto the poster. After my students completed their posters, we used the next day to listen to each of the speeches aloud. Then, students completed a gallery walk activity where they looked at each poster and made a note of which rhetorical devices were used and why. The Short Story Collaborative Review Poster Project After such a successful rhetorical analysis poster project, I took the idea and used it as a short story review activity. I assigned each group a different short story that we read together in class. After spending just one class period working together on their poster, students needed to have the posters complete and ready to present the next class period. This was the perfect complement to my literary analysis unit. Each group had to include each of these elements on their posters: title, author, summary, definitions of literary elements, examples of literary elements within the story, and quotes. For the literary elements, students included theme, motif, conflict, character type, tone, mood, symbol, and point-of-view. Poetry Analysis Collaborative Poster Project In addition to rhetorical analysis and literary analysis, the collaborative poster project concept also works well as a poetry analysis poster project. When I teach poetry analysis and have my students analyze poems, I have them use the SWIFT acronym: structure (or symbolism), word choice, imagery, figurative language, and theme and tone. For the poster, each group has a different poem. They analyze the poem using the SWIFT acronym and include each element on the poster. Additionally, I like to have them illustrate some of the imagery on the poster and also include a copy of the annotated poem on the poster as well. When I assign credit to these projects to assess student learning, I mostly grade these assignments holistically as a learning process. Read: as long as my students put forth the effort, I usually give full credit. However, I’ve created these three rubrics especially for you to use in your classroom. Whether you utilize group poster projects to introduce a new concept or novel or as a formative assessment tool, your students will use their collaboration skills to work together to complete the final project. And what's even better is that this method naturally lends itself to quick and informal student presentations where the students present their information and ideas to their peers. ADDITIONAL COLLABORATION RESOURCES: 5 Ways to Use Collaboration and Critical Thinking by Nouvelle ELA 5 Collaborative Writing Ideas by Presto Plans
If you are looking for a new rhetorical analysis activity, I've got just the thing for you: a collaborative rhetorical analysis poster project!
If you are looking for a new rhetorical analysis activity, I've got just the thing for you: a collaborative rhetorical analysis poster project!
If you are looking for a new rhetorical analysis activity, I've got just the thing for you: a collaborative rhetorical analysis poster project!
Help your students with literary analysis, rhetorical analysis, and poetry analysis with these collaborative poster project rubrics. This free resource includes three different rubrics that are ideal for collaborative analysis poster projects. Analysis Teaching Resources: Literary Analysis Rhetorical Analysis Poetry Analysis
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If you are looking for a new rhetorical analysis activity, I've got just the thing for you: a collaborative rhetorical analysis poster project!
I recently assigned a one pager final project to my sophomores for their culminating Night project. I wanted to combine as many rigorous ELA content ideas as possible, while also designing a fun project for students that provided them with a bit of choice. This Night one pager project was the perfect way to finish the memoir!
If you are looking for a new rhetorical analysis activity, I've got just the thing for you: a collaborative rhetorical analysis poster project!
This Nelson Mandela collaborative poster is perfect for a biography study, rhetorical analysis, African history, or for any classroom activity that focuses on freedom and human rights. The captivating life story of Nelson Mandela is so powerful. This poster is a teacher request! I was so proud to create it for teachers and students everywhere to enjoy! You will only need to print this one time per class! That's it. The Nelson Mandela collaboration poster project is a perfect size to laminate. The finished poster is 3.3 feet tall by 2.6 feet wide. - Comes with a bonus row for more students. Builds classroom community. You'll love watching your students collaborate. The activity is designed for students to have fun, communicate and work together. The writing activity is truly insightful and reflective. I love seeing the personal touches made to each poster piece. Nelson Mandela Poster includes: ★ Explicit and complete directions from start to finish - writing, reflection, coloring, and assembling. ★ An optional row of pieces in the event you have more students - Over 25? No problem! ★ A writing activity that includes one prompt, Nelson Mandela’s quote, “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” What does he mean by this? What is the significance of this quote? ★ I include a coloring guide for each poster piece. Your students will know what colors to use. Recommended supplies needed: crayons, colored pencils, scissors, tape or stapler Please provide me with really appreciated feedback! GET VISUAL! The preview is really great to get a closer look. Share your classroom masterpiece with me! Study All Knight Blog Study All Knight Facebook Danielle Knight (Study All Knight) on Pinterest Study All Knight on Instagram Created by Danielle Knight, © Study All Knight, 2018.
Macbeth, our beloved timeless tragedy by William Shakespeare is now a collaborative poster. This creative and beautiful resource contains a student writing prompt, encouraging your students to explore quotes from the famous play. This opportunity for collaboration is a beautiful bulletin board for a Macbeth and Shakespeare unit. The Macbeth collaborative poster is triple the fun with the combination of coloring, creativity, and quote analysis poster group work! All inspired by promoting William Shakespeare's timeless themes (ambition, power, fate, and free will) and this memorable literature unit in your classroom. Macbeth is among the best known of William Shakespeare’s plays. The collaborative poster features a quote, "What's done cannot be undone," -Lady Macbeth. The writing prompt is flexible and allows for your student to choose their own quote from the play. Students will collaborate to assemble the poster for your classroom wall, bulletin board, classroom door, hallway, lobby, or library. Once assembled you will see Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Great for any time of the year, literature unit, Shakespeare author study, British Literature, or reading unit. Get your students enthusiastic about Elizabethan theater! Watch students and staff stop and look at this Macbeth poster...it is eye-catching! The Macbeth poster includes assembly instructions and helpful tips to make it even better! You will only need to print this one time per class! That's it. The collaboration poster project is a perfect size to laminate. It is 3.3 feet high by 2.6 feet wide. You'll love watching your students collaborate. The activity is designed for students to communicate and work together. Encourage your students to find class members with poster pieces near their own to create their masterpiece. Includes: ★ Explicit and complete directions from start to finish (coloring recommendations included for each poster piece) ★ An optional row of pieces in the event you have more students ★ Writing prompt and response sheet. Your students then write their response on their poster piece. ★ Pieces for your students to color and complete the writing response ★ The poster can be completed without the writing prompt, too. Recommended supplies needed: crayons, colored pencils, scissors, tape or stapler Please provide me with really appreciated feedback! Share your classroom masterpiece with me! Study All Knight Blog Study All Knight Facebook Danielle Knight (Study All Knight) on Pinterest Study All Knight on Twitter Study All Knight on Instagram Created by Danielle Knight, © Study All Knight, 2018.
If you are looking for a new rhetorical analysis activity, I've got just the thing for you: a collaborative rhetorical analysis poster project!
One of my favorite ways to assess my students' essay-writing skills without actually assigning a traditional essay is with the graphic essay. A graphic essay
If you are looking for a new rhetorical analysis activity, I've got just the thing for you: a collaborative rhetorical analysis poster project!
