Graduation Cap Symbolism: A fun end-of-the-year writing assignment and activity

This is a fun evidence-based writing and art assignment that will keep your students busy in a meaningful way during the end-of-the-year wildness! Students think critically about ANY book and design a graduation cap to represent a character or author.

You will get:

⭐3 editable exemplary paragraphs with evidence

⭐Student worksheet options

⭐Color connotation guide in black and white

⭐Banner for display

✅This resource is partially editable to fit your needs

✅This resource can now be used digitally in Canva!

⚠️ Please note that while I also include a digital Google Slides template, it's not as easy to "color" as the Canva option.

❤️ Why Teachers Love This End of Year Activity:

1. Encourages Critical Thinking: This project prompts students to infer character traits and other literary elements as students select colors and symbols to represent their chosen characters.
2. Fosters Creativity: Let your students' imaginations soar as they think about how a character would design their graduation cap!
3. Celebrates Reading: Bring some fun into your classroom by celebrating independent reading or whole class novels!
4. Features Versatility: Since the rigor aspect comes from the actual books, this resource can be used in a wide variety of grade levels and with ANY text.

Happy end of the year and graduation season!