Y1 - Reading a book - poster (test)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Book poster

Book poster

Four lessons, then hand in of poster

Book poster

examples

Planning 

Lesson 1

Writing about your book - ONLY in class, 

use your reading log

Lesson 2
Writing about your book - ONLY in class,
use your reading log

Lesson 3

Writing some more + start decorating your poster.

Lesson 4

Finish the decorations and hand in your poster.

Writing a summary

A summary is a brief description of your book.

It introduces the main character(s) and the plot.

In a summary, you write about the main events.

-    Keep it short

-    Give information about the most important

events (gebeurtenissen)

-    Not too many details/examples
-    Don't give your opinion in the summary

Writing a summary

A summary is a brief description of your book.
It introduces the main character(s) and the plot (storyline). In a summary, you write about the main events.

-    Keep it short
-    Give information about the most important
events (gebeurtenissen)
-    Not too many details/examples
-    Don't give your opinion in the summary

Description of two characters

Write about what kind of person they are and give an example from the book to underline your description. (At least 40 words for each character). You can also use the information about your characters (character traits/character actions) from your reading log.

Writing about your favourite / least favourite part of the book

Read instructions in the document "Book assignment explanation year 1_2025_pupils" in Som.

Assignment of choice

Read instructions in the document "Book assignment explanation year 1_2025_pupils" in Som.

Writing tasks

Book poster

Today's schedule

- Poster checklist

- Repetition poster rubric

- Some examples by other students

- Set your goals for today

- Share some goals

- Work on poster

- Evaluation

Poster checklist:

1. Title of the book

2. Name of author

3. Summary (at least 100 words)

4. Your favorite part of the book + explanation (> 50 words)

5. Your least favorite part of the book + explanation (> 50 words)

6. A description of two characters in the book (> 40 words for each character)

7. Assignment of choice (see book assignment explanation)

8. Your name

Character description example 1

"Fleur Delacour is one of the contestants in the Triwizard tournament. She had blonde hair and goes to Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. She puts her name in the goblet and gets picked. At the second task at the lake her sister is under water and she has to save her but she is not able to finish her task. Her first task however went very well."

- 66 words - 

After having read the description of this character, how many points would you give for this description?

Try to explain why this person deserves these points.

02

Character description example 2

"Darkus is a brave and kind boy. He never gives up on finding his dad even if things get really scary. He cares for his beetle friend, Baxter, and protects him. Darkus is clever too—he solves problems and makes plans to stop the evil Lucretia Cutter killing the beetles."
- 50 words -

After having read the description of this character, how many points would you give for this description?

Try to explain why this person deserves these points.

02

Character description example 3

"Granny is 90 years old and does not want to be considered boring by her grandson Ben. She makes up that she is a crook and that brings them together. She is happy with that."

- 35 words -

After having read the description of this character, how many points would you give for this description?

Try to explain why this person deserves these points.

02

Character description example 4

"Princess Bridget is kind and caring: she loves her family, helps animals, and wants the best for her country. She is also very independent because she likes to make her own choices and live freely. She is very strong as well because even under a lot of pressure, she handles her duties well."

- 53 words -

After having read the description of this character, how many points would you give for this description?

Try to explain why this person deserves these points.

02

Set today's personal goals

You are going to write down your personal goals (minimum of 2) for this lesson.

What are you going to work on today?

Try to be specific, so don't write down: "I'm going to finish my poster".

Example: "I'm going to write/finish my piece about my favourite part of the book. Before I write my final version, I'll check the rubric one more time. Have I included everything?

Now take 5 minutes to write down your goals for today. 

I will ask some of you to share your goal with the class.

Let's go!

Grab your poster and keep working.

I'll walk around to have a look at your goals for today.

Any questions? Put your hand up and I'll come to your table.

Evaluation

How did it go?

Have you reached your goal(s)?

Why (not)?

Not finished?

No stress! You are allowed to finish your poster at school on:

- Monday 26th of May (today) at 14.45

- Tuesday the 27th of May at 14.45

- Monday the 2nd of June at 14.45

You can find me in the school library (mediatheek)!

Lesson 1 

Start writing your poster content, on lined paper. 

Write in the following order:

1. Summary (at least 100 words)  
   
2. A description of two (important) characters in the book. 
   
3. Your favourite part of the book + explanation (+/- 50 words) 
   
4. Your least favourite part of the book + explanation (+/- 50 words) 
   
5. One extra assignment by choice.
   

You have today and tomorrow's lesson to finish your writing

Lesson 2 

Continue writing your poster content, on lined paper. 

Write in the following order:

1. Summary (at least 100 words)  
   
2. A description of two (important) characters in the book. 
   
3. Your favourite part of the book + explanation (+/- 50 words) 
   
4. Your least favourite part of the book + explanation (+/- 50 words) 
   
5. One extra assignment by choice.
   

Done with your writing? Start decorating your poster!

Lesson 3

Continue writing your poster content, on lined paper. 

Write in the following order:

1. Summary (at least 100 words)  
   
2. A description of two (important) characters in the book. 
   
3. Your favourite part of the book + explanation (+/- 50 words) 
   
4. Your least favourite part of the book + explanation (+/- 50 words) 
   
5. One extra assignment by choice.
   

Done with your writing? Start decorating your poster!

Lesson 4

Finish writing + decorating your poster!

1. Make some nice artwork for title and author of your book
   
2. Glue on your written text
   
3. Add pictures and / or drawings
   
4. Be creative! :)