Section outline

  • REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are EVALUATING the effectiveness of using graphic features to tell a story
    Information about our assessment will be here.

    Build a One-Pager Book Flyer!

    You need to create a document called a One-Pager. You can do this free-form, or you can use one of the pre-made Templates as a guideline that we’ve looked at. 

    Your One-Page Book Flyer needs to incorporate colour and decorative elements. Examples of the project will be shown in the classroom, otherwise, give it your best shot. Instructions for the One-Pager/Book Flyer will be on the back of this page.

    Make a draft illustration and get it approved by Ms Carter.

    Also, don’t forget you can do this in either PORTRAIT or LANDSCAPE:


    Relating to our Context:
    Effective Systems for Sustainable Living. You will come across aspects where the characters will meet certain challenges and will need to make certain crucial choices.
    • independently reading and reflecting on our novels, showing deeper thinking and understanding.
    • unpacking themes and messages, conflict, character development and how setting (time, place and circumstances impact on the choice individuals make in life.
    Your One Pager MUST include:
    • Write a short biography of your author.
      (Please do not copy from the internet, write it in your own words)
    • Incorporate important dates/locations connected to the novel.
    • Analyse the changes in your character of choice from your character log.
    • Have pictures or Illustrations! Either cut out and glued on or hand-drawn in.
    • Write important Themes & Symbols that you created for the novel.
    • Write a custom made non-spoiler summary / blurb of the story.
    • Draw or represent important parts from the book.
    • Decorate your page with important words from the book.
      This may not be quotes necessarily, but rather words that are important.
    • Draw a symbol/drawing/cut out of something that acts as a symbol for the book.
    Other aspects you may include:
    • Have a border on your page? Decorate it with a pattern, words, drawings, or other things from the story to give your flyer life.
    • Write a journal entry/reflection on how specific phrases/symbols/words/moments from the book connect to your own life. Quote the part before you write your reflection.
    • Does the book have a movie? Watch it and write a comparison (try to avoid spoilers)!
    • Write a custom made review/recommendation for the book and talk about why other people at our school should read this novel.
    • Making your own templates? Draw all over that thing! Make your own structure and decorate it accordingly.
    • Write a journal entry/reflection on how this book connected to you. 
    • Write a short poem or song that represents the ideas/symbols/themes from the book.
    • Consider an age/maturity rating for this book.
      Who was this book made for? Who would benefit from it?
    • Use Typography style to decorate the flyer with words that relate to elements you’ve learned in class. (Setting/Conflict/Theme/Plot/etc)
    • Try listing elemental information from all the figurative language and element notes you’ve taken.
    • Make connections to other books, films, pieces of art or music if applicable.