Sometimes all it takes to disrupt people's thinking is to ask them to provide textual evidence (from a reliable source) that supports their stance. Helping students identify this evidence and relay it in a coherent way is an important part of our job as ELA teachers. Composing infographics can help accomplish this goal. Infographics rely on providing snippets of facts to convince the reader to believe the message the author is trying to convey. They do this in a visual way, which makes them the perfect pairing for this lesson.
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For this challenge, you will be experimenting with visual communication through the construction of an infographic. First, identify a theme within your book. Next, consider how you can connect this theme to other disciplines--remember, a true middle school curriculum is interdisciplinary. Create an infographic that connects elements of the book (plot, characters, events) to other aspects of the world. Consider how the theme and book connect to today's news stories, math, physical education, music, science, technology, careers, historical events, etc.
