AP Literature and Composition Visual Representation Suggestions
Graphic Novel
Create a graphic novel with at least six frames. The entire graphic novel should include
at least one chapter of the book, but may include the entire book. You must include key
dialogue and thoughtful imagery from the novel in your own illustrations. Color
will enhance your presentation greatly. You may present the novel through PowerPoint
or create your own to show the class. You must also have a handout for the class to go
along with the novel.
Theatrical Trailer
This is for the film buffs out there! Pretend that your novel is going to be made into a
Hollywood blockbuster. You have been hired to make the theatrical trailer. Create a 3-5
minute teaser for the film version to pitch to the Hollywood executives. This will require
some film editing, so please make sure you have the appropriate equipment ahead
of time. This should be turned in on DVD format. You may want to design an
accompanying movie poster. See me about printing in color, which I can do if given
enough notice. Since your presentation will be 10-15 minutes, you may want to use some
time to discuss your trailer and other requirements.
Social Network
Create a social network (Facebook, MySpace, Blogger, or Website) fan page for your
novel. On the page include important aspects that people might want to know about the
novel, such as a summary, themes, predominant literary elements, character
profiles, and other topics of interest as they relate to the novel. These should all be
your original creations (not from the internet!). For full credit, you must contribute at
least 500 words of writing in some manner on the page. You must provide me the URL
ahead of time so I can make sure that it will be viewable by the class at school.
AP Test Review
Multiple Choice: Select a passage of approximately 200 words. Complete 8 multiple
choice questions. Present the passage and questions to the class. Allow only 10 minutes
to complete. Review answers and clarify any questions regarding confusions. Providing
this as a handout will be helpful for students to review during AP Test Review time.
Style Prompt: Select a passage of approximately 200 words. Write an analysis prompt
following the format of previous AP exams. Write a response that would warrant a score
of 6 or above. Present your passage, prompt, and response. Explain why your response
would warrant a 6 or above noting especially strong commentary and incorporation of
examples. Providing this as a handout will be helpful for students to review during AP
Test Review time.
Open Prompt: Select 2—3 of the open prompts from previous AP exams. Provide brief
examples and explanations for how the work might satisfy the prompt requirements.
Funky Falcon Notes
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Pretend you are writing the actual Spark Notes to be published for this book. You must
include:
1. Life and Background of the author
2. List of Characters and a brief description of each
3. Plot summaries and commentaries
a. Divide the book into 4 main sections and summarize each section
i. Section 1: Chapters __-___ or pages ___-___
ii. Section 2: Chapters __-___ or pages ___-___
iii. Section 3: Chapters __-___ or pages ___-___
iv. Section 4: Chapters __-___ or pages ___-___
b. Then write a commentary for each section. Analyze the text and write several
paragraphs about the role of the section in the novel (what part of the plot
structure), major literary techniques used (symbolism, foreshadowing,
writing style, etc.), and important aspects or events to understand from this
section
4. Literary technique essay: write a full essay about one of the following
a. Character analysis
i. Choose one character and analyze physical description, personality,
role in the novel, effects of being static/dynamic.
b. Symbol
i. Choose a recurring object from the story that signifies something
greater than itself. Describe what the object symbolizes and its role in
the story, providing examples from the novel.
c. Theme
i. Choose a recurring idea- could be journey, power, things are not what
they appear to be, childhood trauma, etc. Provide examples from the
novel.
d. Culture
i. Analyze the culture of the characters in the novel. Every novel has
some culture represented. **Remember, there are many cultures even
in the United States!) If the culture is “American,” pretend you are a
stranger to even basic morals, practices, etc. Focus on the aspects of
culture most relevant to your text.
e. Writing Style
i. How is the novel literally organized- types of sentences, type of
vocabulary, order of plot, point of view, length of chapters, description
of characters, events, setting, the ending.
5. Evaluation: your opinion of the book
6. Review Questions- write two questions for each level of Bloom’s Taxonomy that
would be appropriate to test a student over your book
a. Knowledge- recognize or recall information
b. Comprehension- describe, rephrase, compare/contrast, explain, find main
idea
c. Application- classify, select, choose, apply, solve
d. Analysis- why, analyze, conclude, distinguish, detect, determine a conclusion
e. Synthesis- construct, produce, plan, design, predict, create, change
f. Evaluation- judge, argue, appraise, do you agree, which is better
DO NOT DARE PLAGIARIZE an actual Cliff’s Notes or Spark Notes for your book! 
MOSAIC CHARACTER
 In art, we use certain guidelines to create well-balanced works. These guidelines
are otherwise known as the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Mosaics
have been created throughout history for many different reasons. Here we
explore the idea of fragmenting the whole. We create our characters out of pieces
of magazine paper.
 Your work must follow these guidelines;
o First think about the character you would like to create. You may choose to
create a character that already exists, or make one up yourself. LET’S GET
CREATIVE!
o Once you have decided, you may begin your sketch for the character on the
final paper. You may choose to sketch it smaller on sketch paper first
before going to final paper.
o Once the outline is drawn you may begin to collect magazine pieces. Try to
find similar colors depending on the area you need to fill. Then cut the
color areas into smaller pieces.
o When you begin to glue down your mosaic pieces start with your
background. Keep it simple.
o When the background is complete begin the facial features. Start with the
eyes, and then move to the nose and lips before completing the facial skin
tones. Lastly glue down your hair and or outlines / final touches.
o Once all steps of your mosaic character are complete mount your piece
onto poster board or canvas.