Step 1
 To prepare for the final backpack drawing your
are going to complete at least three sketches of
your backpack. Each sketch must be a different
position.
Step 2
 Choose your favorite/most interesting
positioning of the backpack from your sketch.
Set up your backpacks in a similar position
 On a 12”x18” sheets of paper begin drawing
your backpacks.
 Remember to fill the page with your drawing.
 Remember that this is a project grade and your
backpacks need to be very detailed.
Step 3
 Make a list of words or sentences you want to
include.
 Consider placement of the text. It should balance
with the drawing and enhance the drawing not
distract from it. The text could outline the
backpack, fill the background around it, be written
inside the backpack. Words can be repeated or
written only once.
 Consider how the words will be written. Some can be
larger, block letters to take up space, negative words
could be written in a different style than positive
ones.
The narrator describes the little things soldiers carry—canteens, knives, photos—and
gradually expands to larger items such as the M-60, to intangibles like grief, and finally
to the vast setting of Vietnam itself. All of these weigh on the soldiers.
Name: _______________________________
The Things They Carry Rubric
Category
Expectations
Contour
drawing
The drawing is
accurate, large, and
detailed. It included all
the elements of the
backpack.
Text
The text is creatively
incorporated, balances,
and enhances the
drawing. The words
are written in a
thoughtful way.
Participation
Student completed the
sketches and paid
attention during the
reading. Student added
to the discussion of the
book.
Possible
Points
45
15
10
Craftsmanship
Overall every it looks
neat, well cared for,
and thought out
10
Creativity
Is interesting, student
thought outside of the
box, and is interesting.
10
Effort
Student used class time
well and put thought
into their art.
Comments
10
Grade:
Score
The Things They
carried Summary