Writing Workshop: Coat of Arms

Per 3, 5: 3/19/2012Per 2, 4, 6: 3/20/2012

Objective:

The Coat of Arms activity is a great way to reflect on the different aspects of your lives, which will lead you to your first journal entry later this week.

With this activity, you will explore aspirations, use personification, as well as symbolism to illustrate who you are.

Process:

Step 1: Using the Coat of Arms template, draw a shield on the white sheet of paper you will be provided.

Step 2: Draw a picture of yourself in the center of your shield.

Step 3: You will fill in your shield using the following guidelines:

Step 4: Share shields with the class.

Box 1: Goals

This box represents your immediate and future goals. These could include

personal, school, career, or family-related goals.

Box 2: Favorite Things

This is a place for you to show your favorite things, including sports, pets,

entertainment, and hobbies.

Box 3: Someone You Admire

Draw or paste in a picture of someone you admire. You can also use different cut out words that describe why you

admire them.

Possible options: A family member, an activist, a sports hero, a religious leader, a celebrity.

Box 4: What Makes You Unique

Use words, pictures, or drawings to show the rest of the class what makes you unique. Describe your personalities, talents, or special characteristics.

Motto:

The ribbon across the bottom of the shield is where you will write your personal motto.

WHAT IS A MOTTO?

EXAMPLES:

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” –Gandhi

“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are truly good at heart.” –Anne Frank

“What doesn’t kill you, will make you stronger.”

Grade:

Coat of Arms must be neat, creative, and effort is apparent in illustrating a clear sense of self.

Each section of the Coat of Arms must be accurately completed.