Creative Activity: Book Cover Design

As a follow-up to our reading of The Lightning Thief, students designed their own book or chapter covers inspired by the story. They created their artwork either by hand or digitally, adding illustrations related to the plot and writing the title in their own language.

This activity celebrated the linguistic and cultural diversity of our international project, showing how the same story can be interpreted and expressed in different ways. The finished covers were shared on a common Padlet, creating an international gallery that showcased our students’ creativity and imagination.

https://padlet.com/thepowerofusetwinning/create-your-own-book-cover-the-lightning-thief-ql71rrd5aql06hfn

Heroes Around Us

 Heroes Around Us – Mini-Reading and International Debate

Students explored the concept of heroism by reading a short text, either an extract from The Lightning Thief or a story about a local hero, in their own classrooms. After the reading, they identified heroic qualities, moments of courage and kindness, and discussed connections with real-life heroes.

The activity continued in the eTwinning Forum, where students worked in international mixed groups. Each school contributed a discussion question, and students from different countries shared their ideas, exchanged opinions, and reflected together on what it means to be a hero today. Teachers moderated the discussions, encouraging active participation and respectful interaction.