For Educators!
One-pagers*are*becoming*increasingly*popular*as*a*way*to*help*students*process*what*they*
have*read*in*one*powerful*ac9vity.*Like*sketch*notes,*they*combine*visuals*with*text*to*make*
ideas*come*alive*in*students’*minds*and*memories.*
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But*it’s*easy*for*students*to*struggle*with*one-pagers*if*they*are*not*naturally*inclined*toward*
art*and*have*not*previously*been*encouraged*to*represent*their*ideas*this*way.*They*may*feel*
they*are*being*graded*unfairly*on*their*ar9s9c*abili9es.*
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That’s*why*in*this*packet*you*will*find*very*specific*one-pager*templates.*Simply*photocopy*
the*template*you*wish*to*use*with*the*direc9ons*on*the*back,*and*students*will*have*clear*
direc9ons*for*how*to*be*successful*with*this*ac9vity.**
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Take*a*look*through*the*different*templates.*You*can*use*different*ones*with*different*
readings*for*variety,*or*choose*one*that*you*feel*best*suits*your*aims*and*use*it*several*9mes*
throughout*the*year.*
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AGer*your*students*have*completed*a*one-pager*using*the*template*several*9mes,*they*may*
feel*ready*to*do*them*with*a*freer*form.*You*could*always*give*students*the*op9on*to*go*
without*the*template,*leHng*those*who*feel*more*comfortable*with*the*guidance*s9ck*to*the*
template.**
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I’ve*included*a*rubric*at*the*end*if*you’d*like*to*use*it.*You*can*add*your*own*point*totals,*as*
I’ve*just*labeled*the*various*categories*“A*level”,*etc.**
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I*hope*you*enjoy*this*ac9vity*with*your*students.**
Examples!
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One Pager Directions
A one pager is a way to visually share key ideas and information
from what you have learned. When you create a one pager, you
are trying to use both visual symbols and important words to
clearly and concisely share your most important takeaways with
someone else.
For this one pager, I’ve provided you with a template.
Here’s what it MUST INCLUDE:
• A border of key quotations from the text
• The top half should focus on symbolism and themes from
the text, including both words and images.
• The bottom half should focus on key characters from the text
and how they develop, change, and interact. It should also
include both words and images.
You may also add other symbols, drawings, and words that
represent the reading as you wish.
One Pager Directions
A one pager is a way to visually share key ideas and information from
what you have learned. When you create a one pager, you are trying to
use both visual symbols and important words to clearly and concisely
share your most important takeaways with someone else.
For this one pager, I’ve provided you with a template.
Here’s what it MUST INCLUDE:
• A border which somehow represents the key themes from what you
have read
• An image in the upper left hand corner with a quotation woven into
or around it. This image should somehow represent what you
consider to be the most important symbol in the text so far.
• Images and/or doodled words in the upper right hand corner that
represent the key characters from the text and perhaps how they are
changing
• Images and quotations in the lower left hand corner that show the
author’s style of writing, and the power of the language that is used
• Images and/or words in the bottom right hand corner that show
connections between the themes and ideas in the writing and what
is going on in the world today.
• Three important quotations from the text
• Words and/or images that show the significance of the setting in
some way
You may also add other symbols, drawings, and words that represent
the reading as you wish.
One Pager Directions
A one pager is a way to visually share key ideas and information from
what you have learned. When you create a one pager, you are trying to
use both visual symbols and important words to clearly and concisely
share your most important takeaways with someone else.
For this one pager, I’ve provided you with a template.
Here’s what it MUST INCLUDE:
• A border that represents the key characters from the reading
through words and/or images
• A look at the author’s style in the upper left hand corner, including
some short quotations
• An image or set of images in the upper right hand corner that
represent an important symbol in the work
• Images and words across the middle that represent the key themes
of the work
• The bottom section should show images and words that connect
the text to other texts, movies, history, or modern day life. Please
include at least three quotations.
You may also add other symbols, drawings, and words that represent
the reading as you wish.
One Pager Directions
A one pager is a way to visually share key ideas and information from
what you have learned. When you create a one pager, you are trying to
use both visual symbols and important words to clearly and concisely
share your most important takeaways with someone else.
For this one pager, I’ve provided you with a template.
Here’s what it MUST INCLUDE:
• A border that includes words and/or images to represent the main
themes of the work
• A section which shows at least three important quotations, along
with symbols to represent them
• A section with words and/or images that represent one or two of the
main characters
• A section that shows key elements of the author’s writing style
• A section that connects this text to some other text
• A section that connects this text to what’s going on in our world
today
• A statement about why you think this text does or does not deserve
its place in our curriculum.
• An image that represents a key moment in the text.
You may also add other symbols, drawings, and words that represent
the reading as you wish.
One-Pager Rubric
D!Level! C!Level! B!Level! A!Level!
Textual!Analysis
Not clear whether
the maker of this
one-pager read the
text.
Shows some
understanding of
the text, though
several points seem
confused.
Shows a relatively
strong
understanding of
the text.
Shows a deep
understanding of
the text.
Required!
Elements
Very few of the
required elements
are present.
Several key
elements are
missing. The one-
pager is somewhat
scattered.
Almost every
required element is
on the one-pager.
Every required
element is
included. Additional
elements may also
have been added.
Thoroughness
This one-pager
barely shows an
understanding of
the text. Very little
detail or depth.
There is not much
depth or detail
present in the
various sections.
While this one-
pager is fairly
thorough, some
sections gloss the
surface.
This piece is
amazing in its
attention to detail.
D!Level! C!Level! B!Level! A!Level!
Textual!Analysis
Not*clear*whether*
the*maker*of*this*
one-pager*read*the*
text.
Shows*some*
understanding*of*
the*text,*though*
several*points*seem*
confused.
Shows*a*rela9vely*
strong*
understanding*of*
the*text.
Shows*a*deep*
understanding*of*
the*text.
Required!
Elements
Very*few*of*the*
required*elements*
are*present.*
Several*key*
elements*are*
missing.*The*one-
pager*is*somewhat*
scaPered.
Almost*every*
required*element*is*
on*the*one-pager.
Every*required*
element*is*included.*
Addi9onal*elements*
may*also*have*been*
added.
Thoroughness
This*one-pager*
barely*shows*an*
understanding*of*
the*text.*Very*liPle*
detail*or*depth.*
There*is*not*much*
depth*or*detail*
present*in*the*
various*sec9ons.*
While*this*one-
pager*is*fairly*
thorough,*some*
sec9ons*gloss*the*
surface.
This*piece*is*
amazing*in*its*
aPen9on*to*detail.*
One-Pager Rubric
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