One-Pager Project – Play Analysis
What is it? A one pager is a single-page response to your reading that connects the ideas in the play to your thoughts creatively.
The purpose of the one-pager is so that your audience will understand the big ideas, themes, and connections within the play.
Must do:
1. Title and border (5 points)
○ Write the title of the book and author’s name somewhere on the page (this should be done creatively!).
○ Include a border that reflects one of the overall themes of the play. This can include words, pictures, symbols,
and/or quotes from the text.
2. Two meaningful questions with answers (20 points)
○ These should not be yes or no questions, but how or why questions.
○ Answers should cite text evidence with documentation from the text (Author Line #).
3. Draw images (15 points)
○ Draw THREE images that represent themes, characters, or the central conflict of the play.
○ These should be strongly connected to the book and should stand out.
4. Interesting quotes (20 points)
○ Include two (properly documented) interesting quotes and why you think they are important.
Hint: What do they reveal about the character, theme, conflict, etc.
○ Make sure to include the character/characters name(s) who were speaking in the play.
5. Text opinion (ON THE BACK) (10 points)
○ In five to seven sentences add what your overall opinion of the play is and what you would say if you were to
recommend this play (or not) to a fellow student.
○ This, along with your name and class period, is the ONLY aspect to go on the back of your paper.
Pick 1 option from the following list.
1. Personal statement (20 points)
a. Write TWO personal statements or connections about what you’ve read (these are not simple opinions).
b. EX: “I could relate to the main character feeling lost in the book because it reminded me of when I got to high
school and didn’t know anyone.”
2. Figurative language (20 points)
a. Create THREE examples of figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, alliteration, etc.) emphasizing some
part of the novel (characters, conflicts, themes, etc.)
3. Connections (20 points)
a. What connections can you make between what you read today and the real world? There may be a connection to
happenings at school, the community, or the world, or to similar events at other times or places in history.
b. Write three insightful, descriptive connections between the play and the real world.
4. Grammar, spelling, and mechanics (5 points)
a. There is little to no problems with grammar, spelling, mechanics.
5. Be colorful and neat. (5 points)
a. Your entire page should be filled with these elements.
b. If you find you have extra room, repeat any of the above steps/ elements.
c. No space should be blank. THERE SHOULD BE NO WHITE SPACE
d. Nothing should be in pencil. All works should be handwritten/hand drawn. No computer images or typing.
e. Your name, class period, and text opinion should be on the BACK OF THE ONE-PAGER.
Sample Templates and Examples
You are not required to use the formats below. They are included as inspiration.