Description
Have your students demonstrate their understanding of “The Outsider” by H. P. Lovecraft by creatively blending written analysis with visual elements drawn from the text using this one-pager reading comprehension project. Students use details from the short story to transform key ideas into meaningful illustrations and written responses.
This short story one-pager activity encourages close reading and critical thinking as students analyze important literary elements such as theme, conflict, symbolism, and author’s craft. The format balances creative freedom with intellectual rigor, making it an engaging alternative to traditional comprehension assignments.
One-pagers invite students to think outside the box while still demonstrating deep understanding of the text. Completed projects result in thoughtful and creative interpretations of the story and also make beautiful classroom decor and bulletin board displays.
This resource includes
Student directions in PDF format, a rubric for assessment in PDF format, an example one pager, ten printable blank templates (optional), and an editable Word document so teachers can modify the directions or rubric as needed.