Verbal-Visual Essay (compare & contrast)

Value: 10 points on the term

Definition: A verbal-visual essay combines verbals (words, phrases, clauses, quotations) and visuals (sketches, magazines, newspapers, photos, graphics) to express your interpretation of a text. In this case you will be comparing and contrasting your novel and movie. After gathering your information and visuals, follow the steps below.

Your assignment will be created on a half of a bristol board.

On the front:

  • Include illustrations, graphics, magazine pictures that express your interpretation and insight on your book and movie(Minimum8). Make sure that the title of the book and movie are clearly visible.
  • Include a minimum of twelve verbals among the illustrations.
  • Use a minimum of 3 quotes from the book and 3 quotes from the movie to support your views and overall opinion of the two genres.
  • Include a minimum 2 personal statements (quotes you create) that further express your views.
  • Write a minimum of 2 similarities and differences between the book and movie.
  • Your collage should be colourful, creative and visually appealing. The similarities and differences between the movie and the book should be well organized and clearly visible.

On the back:

  • Write an explanation of your collage in complete sentences with examples, and have it organized into 4 paragraphs.
  • Paragraph 1: explain your quotes, personal statements and images associated with the book you read.
  • Paragraph 2: explain your quotes, personal statements and images associated with the movie you viewed.
  • Paragraph 3: explain the similarities and differences between the book and movie.
  • Paragraph 4: discuss your personal preference: the book or movie and whether you would recommend either to others.

Evaluation rubric
Collage:____ creativity Explanation: ____ coherent and detailed
_____ visually appealing ____ spelling and grammar
_____ statements (6+) ____ followed instructions
_____ appropriate quotes (5+) ____ knowledge & understanding
_____ pictures (8+) ____ overall effort

**Please cut out this rubric and include it on the back of your collage.**

Due Date: Tuesday, April 17th 2007