Activity Overview
Movie posters are a fun way for students to boil down the most important aspects of a novel. After reading Welcome to Nowhere, students will create a movie poster that showcases the setting, characters and a chosen scene or overarching themes of the story. Students can include the title and author of the book, a catchy tagline, and a "critic's review" informing the audience why they should go to see the movie and briefly describing the compelling story.
To make this a class assignment, consider giving each student a different chapter or scene to focus on. When students complete their posters, they can be printed out and hung in the classroom. Students should be prepared to present on the choices they made during the creation process.
For additional templates to add to this assignment, check out our movie poster templates.!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a movie poster for the book Welcome to Nowhere.
Student Instructions:
- Identify scenes, characters, items and /or animals appropriate to Welcome to Nowhere and arrange them artfully on the poster. You may choose to showcase a particular scene in the book or an overarching theme.
- Add the title and author of the book as well as a catchy slogan or tagline.
- Add a "critic's review": one to three sentences describing why the audience should go to see this movie and what is compelling about the story.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Includes Title, Author, catchy slogan and a 1-3 sentence critic's review that accurately describes the story and why people should go to see the movie. | Missing one element of text. | Missing two or more elements of text. |
| Illustrations | Illustrations depict a scene or theme of the story with clear visuals including an appropriate scene, character, items, etc. | Illustrations depict a scene or theme from the story but are unclear or incomplete. | Illustrations do not depict a scene or theme from the story. |
Activity Overview
Movie posters are a fun way for students to boil down the most important aspects of a novel. After reading Welcome to Nowhere, students will create a movie poster that showcases the setting, characters and a chosen scene or overarching themes of the story. Students can include the title and author of the book, a catchy tagline, and a "critic's review" informing the audience why they should go to see the movie and briefly describing the compelling story.
To make this a class assignment, consider giving each student a different chapter or scene to focus on. When students complete their posters, they can be printed out and hung in the classroom. Students should be prepared to present on the choices they made during the creation process.
For additional templates to add to this assignment, check out our movie poster templates.!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a movie poster for the book Welcome to Nowhere.
Student Instructions:
- Identify scenes, characters, items and /or animals appropriate to Welcome to Nowhere and arrange them artfully on the poster. You may choose to showcase a particular scene in the book or an overarching theme.
- Add the title and author of the book as well as a catchy slogan or tagline.
- Add a "critic's review": one to three sentences describing why the audience should go to see this movie and what is compelling about the story.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Includes Title, Author, catchy slogan and a 1-3 sentence critic's review that accurately describes the story and why people should go to see the movie. | Missing one element of text. | Missing two or more elements of text. |
| Illustrations | Illustrations depict a scene or theme of the story with clear visuals including an appropriate scene, character, items, etc. | Illustrations depict a scene or theme from the story but are unclear or incomplete. | Illustrations do not depict a scene or theme from the story. |
How Tos about Welcome to Nowhere Movie Poster
Boost Engagement with a Peer Feedback Gallery Walk
Invite students to display their movie posters around the classroom and walk around to view each other's work. Encourage them to leave sticky notes with positive feedback and thoughtful questions on posters. This fosters collaboration and helps students reflect on creative choices.
Set Clear Expectations with a Grading Rubric
Share a detailed rubric outlining criteria such as creativity, accuracy, inclusion of required elements, and presentation skills. Clarifying expectations ensures students understand how their work will be evaluated and motivates them to do their best.
Model Poster Design with an Example
Show an example movie poster—either teacher-created or from a previous class—to demonstrate layout, content, and creativity. Modeling helps students visualize expectations and sparks their own ideas.
Guide Brainstorming Sessions for Key Elements
Lead a class discussion to brainstorm possible settings, characters, and themes from the novel. Encourage students to jot down their ideas before starting their posters. This step helps focus their creativity and ensures everyone has a starting point.
Facilitate Presentations with Supportive Questions
When students present their posters, prompt them with questions like, 'What message did you want to convey?' or 'How did you choose your scene?' This helps build confidence and encourages reflection on their creative process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Welcome to Nowhere Movie Poster
What is the Welcome to Nowhere movie poster classroom activity?
The Welcome to Nowhere movie poster classroom activity asks students to design a poster that highlights the book’s setting, characters, and key scenes or themes. Students include the title, author, a catchy tagline, and a short critic's review to summarize the story’s appeal.
How do I guide students in creating a movie poster for Welcome to Nowhere?
Start by having students identify important scenes, characters, and themes from Welcome to Nowhere. Encourage them to creatively arrange these elements on their poster, add a title, author, slogan, and a brief review. Optionally, assign different chapters to each student for variety.
What should be included in a Welcome to Nowhere movie poster project?
Each movie poster should feature the book title, author, a memorable tagline, key characters or scenes, and a short ‘critic’s review’ explaining the story’s compelling aspects. Visual creativity and thoughtful selection of elements are encouraged.
Are there templates available for making a Welcome to Nowhere movie poster?
Yes, you can find movie poster templates online or through educational resources to help students structure their Welcome to Nowhere poster projects more easily.
What is the learning objective of the Welcome to Nowhere movie poster lesson?
The main objective is to help students summarize and analyze the novel by creatively representing its most important elements. This activity builds comprehension, visual literacy, and presentation skills.
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