Activity 14:
Create an inspirational quote based on the story and illustrate it

Activity

Students will create an inspirational quote based on the story and illustrate it

Curriculum Expectation - Language

Digital Media Literacy

A2.5 Media, Audience, and Production
A2.6 Innovation and Design

Curriculum Expectation - Visual Arts

D1 Creating and Presenting

D1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of composition, using selected principles of design to create art on a theme or topic
D1.3 Use elements of design in art works to communicate ideas, messages, and understandings

Possible Pre-Teaching Ideas

Discuss main idea as opposed to summary.
- What is the story about?
Brainstorm themes/messages found in the story (teamwork, patience, encouragement, perseverance, grit, resilience, motivation, kindness).
Discuss possible imagery/colours/fonts that might accompany each of these themes.
Examine inspirational quotes.
- What is the purpose?
  - Uplift
  - Inspire
  - Provide energy when you feel drained and beat up
  - Unlock your inner potential
  - They can help provide wisdom and perspective

Possible website

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2013/05/28/inspirational-quotes/?sh=32387b756c7a -Inspirational Quotes

Brief Explanation of Activity

Students will create an inspirational quote based on their understanding of a theme in “The Bike that is a Car”. Quotes should be concise and related to the story. Quotes and pictures can be done on paper or digitally (Google Slides, Google Drawing).

For younger grades, provide a few quotes students can choose from to illustrate.

Activity 14: Create an inspirational quote based on the story and illustrate it