Quotable Quotes
Has anyone ever articulated your feelings better than you ever could? The beauty of a quote is that
someone, usually a more well-known or admired figure, already has put your feelings into words.
People are drawn to quotes because of the wisdom, inspiration, or fact behind the words.
As an introduction of yourself to your teacher, you will select and write about a quote you can
personally identify with for specific reasons.
1. How do you know which quote to choose? Find a school appropriate quote that describes
who you are, your convictions, lessons you have learned, or what motivates you. Do your
best to avoid cliché quotes and choose one that is unique to you. Include the author of the
quote if there is a known author. This card is a chance for your teacher to get to know you
personally!
2. Once a quote is selected, write the quote on one side of a 5x8 index card. This side of the
card should also include some sort of image that represents you that also connects to the
quote. Be as creative as possible with your quote design. The design should be original—not
copied and pasted from the internet or from clip art on your computer. Bottom line—it
should look as though you put thought and effort into your card.
3. On the opposite side (the side with lines), write an explanation in ink of how the quote
relates to you. It can be typed if you prefer, but it must be on the index card (i.e. printed on
the card or glued; no tape). Explanations should be detailed enough in order for the teacher
to understand the quote’s relationship to you. The following two questions should be
addressed IN PARAGRAPGH FORM:
a. What is the author’s purpose or meaning behind the quote?
b. How does the quote relate to you? Be as detailed as possible.
4. Write your first and last names at the top right on the side where you wrote your
explanation (the lined side).
Quotable Quote Grading Rubric