Description
Have your students analyze characters from The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle in a fun, collaborative, and engaging way with Character Collabs, a hands-on character analysis project that blends literary analysis with creativity.
In this activity, students use multiple characterization methods to build a detailed profile of a chosen character from the text. Through close reading and thoughtful analysis, students demonstrate their understanding of the story while presenting their insights on a visually appealing poster. This project encourages deeper engagement with the text, strengthens comprehension, and helps students make meaningful connections to character traits, motivations, and relationships.
This project’s interactive format supports active learning and retention while giving students an opportunity to collaborate, communicate effectively, and take ownership of their work. The final posters also make eye-catching classroom displays that celebrate both literature and student creativity.
This resource includes Character Collabs posters for eight major characters from The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, including Robin Hood, Little John, Will Scarlet, Allan a Dale, Friar Tuck, Much the Miller’s Son, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and King Richard. Each poster is composed of six pieces of paper that can be printed on standard copy paper or cardstock and assembled into a final display measuring 28” x 15”.
Everything you need for successful implementation is included. You’ll receive a complete teacher guide, clear student directions, a detailed rubric, a brainstorm worksheet to support planning, blank coloring pages for each character, answer keys, an example of a finished project, and digitally colored sample posters for every character. Editable versions of the directions, rubric, and brainstorm worksheet are also provided for easy customization.
Please note: This resource is based on the 1883 Howard Pyle edition of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. Quotes and wording may vary slightly depending on the edition or publisher your students are using.
