Book Club Assignment #2 – Literary Elements Word Wall

As a group, you will create a visually appealing Word Wall highlighting the usage of 3-4 related literary elements in your Book Club book. Each member is responsible for a different element, but you are all responsible for the combined, finished product.

STEP 1: As a group, decide which Word Wall to create. Decide who will be responsible for each element within the related category. Choose from the list below:

Characters / Plot / Conflict
  • Characterization of Protagonist
  • Characterization of Antagonist
  • Static Character
  • Dynamic Character
/
  • Exposition
  • Rising Action
  • Climax
  • Falling Action/Resolution
/
  • Character vs. Self
  • Character vs. Character
  • Character vs. Nature
  • Character vs. Society
  • Character vs. Machine

Story Elements / Devices
  • Setting
  • Point of View
  • Theme
  • Fiction
/
  • Irony
  • Tone
  • Flashback
  • Foreshadowing
  • Dialect
  • Figurative Language (pick one type)

STEP 2:Create your individual poster. Use the example to the right. You must:

  1. Write the literary element at the top of the paper in bold, attractive, large lettering.
  2. Write a complete and accurate definition below the vocabulary word.
  3. Write an example of the element from your Book Club book. Either describe how the literary elementwas used in context OR use a direct quotation to demonstrate its usage (be sure to include quotation marks and the page number).
  4. Draw an original, colorful illustration of the example that helps the reader understand the literary element.
  5. Use care, neatness, and good effort in preparing an attractive visual that you would be proud to have displayed in the classroom.

STEP 3: Combine posters to create a Word Wall. This job will be led by the secretary, with the assistance of the group.

  1. Tape the 3-4 posters together neatly.
  2. Create and attach a heading. Neatly write the Word Wall category that unites your elements. Include a brief definition of the category.

Example:

Word Wall Category
Definition
Element Poster #1 / Element Poster #2
Element Poster #3 / Element Poster #4

STEP 4: Turn in your Word Wall. It will be put on display and evaluated by your classmates on Tuesday, October 18th.

Assignment Rubric

Heading and Labels: Word Wall category and elements are accurately labeled. / 10 points
(2 pts ea.)
Definitions: Each element is accurately defined. / 20 points
(4 pts. ea.)
Examples: Every example accurately demonstrates the particular literary element. Text evidence is correctly cited. / 16 points
(4 pts. ea.)
Illustrations: Every illustration reflects the particular literary element and helps the reader understand its meaning. / 16 points
(4 pts. ea.)
Format & Appearance: Word Wall is securely taped together. It is neat and colorful. / 7 points
TOTAL: / 70 points