Literary+Weaving+Project

 "The use of a literary weaving gives those of us who have read the story a chance to look back and re-live the book. For people who have not read the book, they can get a taste of what it is all about. It can spark their interest so they'll want to read it, too." -Literary Weavings: Extending Response through the Arts Voices from the Middle Volume 4, Number 3; September 1997

** Class, here is your chance to get artistic and get creative! Here is a link to the instructions for your literary weaving project. Work in groups of 3-4 students and have fun! **


 * __ Literary Weaving Instructions __**
 * Your project will be a paper weaving designed from symbols, colors, and words that capture significant ideas or themes from the book. Please read and follow the instructions carefully! Have fun! **

1. You will need a sturdy piece of poster board on which to attach your weaving. 2. You will need strips of adding machine, or receipt tape, to weave together. 3. Use words, symbols, and images (must be hand drawn or original computer graphics), to design the strips. The strips should be filled so that no white space shows on your weaving. Remember, each strip will be woven together with others, so some parts will be hidden. Be careful to plan your weaving so all of your items show. 4. Carefully glue your weaving onto poster board. 5. Create a border to go around your weaving to cover the edges. Again, be careful to not cover up any important pieces of your weaving. At the top border, put the title of the book typed in an interesting and visible font and size. Do the same at the bottom, but include the author’s name. 6. Create a document titled “Last name, Literary weaving” with a name label in the upper left. Choose ten “squares” of your literary weaving. Number them, and tell what is on them. Why did you choose that word, symbol, or image? How does it represent the book? Type a line or excerpt from the book, including the page number, which supports your explanation. Use complete sentences for each that restate the prompts. Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar must be included.

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