Page 1 of 2 hialeah gardens high school suggested secondary creative book report ideas 1. Have you ever tried video book reports, edible book reports, paperless book reports. This is to be my work, not the work of a parent or adult. If you are unsure about your book, please check with your teacher. Cynthia rylant describes fall so eloquently in her book, in november. Remember, you have an entire month to complete the book project. A book week of fun the calendar might identify the third week in november as childrens book week, but for most teachers always on the lookout for new ideas to promote literacy every week is book. After reading an informational book, make a scrapbook about the topics. These will work for almost any book and are especially good when students are reading independent book selections. When i made this it was november, but you can change the clip art to reflect any month or theme you desire. On the back of the book cover, explain why you are giving the award to the book. Late reports will be deducted a letter grade for each day not handed in.
Book reports lesson plans for elementary school teachers in grades k6 including writing, television activities, programs and thematic units, interviewing and reporting skills curriculum, classroom and teaching ideas resources. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable. My book must be a chapter book on my reading level. Freebie monthly book report projects by upperelexplorer. Choose any topic from your book and write a 12 page research report on it. The students are required to complete monthly book reports. Book report ideas 20 ways of looking at the book these activities address multiple intelligences and a range of student ability levels.
Book reports are a great way for kids to recall what theyve read, help with reading comprehension, and improve writing too. These project ideas are also found in the novel study for touching spirit. Create a travel brochure for the setting of the story or scrapbook pages about key characters. For this report you will create a timeline in the shape of a road map. The projects are worth 50 points and the comprehension questions are worth 25 points.
Analyzing authors craft with in november by cynthia rylant. Then, provide students with a large piece of poster paper or chart paper. Youll find those ideas and many more in this ed world archive. We will draw names to see in what order each student will present their project to the class. Some of the book reports require the students reading a certain genre and some allow the student to pick a book of their choice. Along with their book report project they will also be creating a short commercial for their presentation to the class using their cereal box. But not all kids enjoy filling out book report forms. Here are 26 creative, fun, and unique book report ideas. Historical fiction, informational text, mystery, fantasy, science fiction. Freebie monthly book report projects by upperelexplorer tpt. Book report projects reading projects book projects school projects projects for kids english projects creative school project ideas creative homework ideas class projects 26 creative book report ideas so many really unique and fun book report projects for kids of all ages kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade. Once the ideas start to flow, you will find a large number of creative ways for you to turn the oldfashioned book report into an outstanding and interesting presentation that others actually enjoy viewing.
Oct 26, 2010 make a collage representing some event or part of your book. The written report and projects are mandatory, and are worth 100 points. The books should have been read at home and book reports also completed at home. Search results for december book report first grade books, first grade teachers. For biography, a minimum of 100 pages is acceptable. See more ideas about book report projects, teaching reading and teaching. This year, you will be expected to read and do projects for six if you books in fourth grade and eight books in fifth grade.
Beyond the book report by michelle obrienpalmer and denny driver this collection of 50 innovative ideas for different types of. Create a 68 frame comic strip that shows the plot main events of the whole story. There are many, many great ways for students to respond to literature. December book report projects mrs ellers 4th grade shining. It is a list of book report project ideas that students.
The date and whereabouts of the first thanksgiving celebration is a topic of modest. Students will enjoy the variety of their independent reading assignments as each of these book report projects provides lots of student choice. Please note that although the projects are designed for a particular genre, you can use the projects for other genres as well. Signs of fall are all around virginia as well as in my book.
Book report project hs bobbie coleman, searcy high school, searcy, arkansas this book report project is based on the american novel which you are to read this nine weeks. Book report project ideasbook report project ideas after reading your chosen book, select one of the following projects. Illustrate a scene or character from the book on a tshirt. Ten great creative book report ideas minds in bloom. Terrific tuesdays book report, first grade reading, fun book reports. Includes 4 creative, fun, artistic and kidfriendly book report projects. Without their leaves, how lovely they are, spreading.
Once your students have completed their projects, be. Jazz up traditional book reports with these 15 different digital book report ideas your students will love. A quick web search will reveal that there are many ideas out there for creative book reports, but they are not all good ideas. It is up to you to select the books and projects you will share with the class. Reports were presented by all students at our 1st annual living wax museum. In this project, each layer of this book report sandwich covers a different element of the bookcharacters, setting, conflict, etc. Have students first sketch their posters on a sheet of notebook paper.
If you are willing to give students an extended amount of time to plan and present their books in a more elaborate way, check out these great professional books that are filled with unconventional book report ideas. Book report posters this might be the easiest option of the book report ideas. Create a powerpoint presentation with slides for the story elements, as well as a summary and an opinion. This is one of many things the november project you will soon call it np emulates. Come to one of the workouts, you will meet new accountability buddies, get fit, social, and feel better about yourself. Book report info each child is required to complete at least 2 book reports a month. Draw and color the book cover, and place the book award ribbon on the cover. Write a letter to the main character and the characters reply. You will find some thanksgiving and november writing prompts below that contain underlined links. Write a mock chat room conversation for one or more of your characters. Nov 30, 2012 dear families and scholars, in december, students will be designing a cereal box for their book reports. Include a one paragraph explanation as to how it applies to your book not in the paper itselfon your title page. You can only do each of the projects one time throughout the school year.
Once your students have completed their projects, be sure to allow. Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. On one side of the cover, come up with 10 song titles that represent characters, events, or settings in the book. Book reports for december are due on december 17th, 2012. Heres a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of november. There is a lot of opportunity for differentiation and reaching all kinds of learning styles with these activities. I expect a lot of time, effort, and hard work to be put into these reports, not for them to be completed sloppily in one night. Historical fiction, informational text, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, biography, folktales, poetry and realistic fiction. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. Book report guidelines this year you will have a book report due every month except december on the last school day of each month. Students could design a tattoo for a character and then write an essay explaining or. Here are 10 creative book report project ideas to use in your.
Posters must identify main characters, setting, title, problem, and solution. If you love bullet journaling or if youre going back to school and taking lots of notes, these tips, ideas and diy hacks will be super helpful for organizing. In an effort to continually promote literacy and to develop a love of reading, your child will participate in a monthly book report program. November book report by the rodriguez files teachers pay.
Cereal box book report packet home sankofa freedom. Fall and thanksgiving teaching resources, projects. Writing a book report helps you practice giving your opinion about different aspects of a book, such as the authors use of description or dialogue. Recreate the story from the point of view of the antagonist or minor character. This project is due on friday, november 3 the week after nine weeks tests. If you click on an underlined link you will be directed to another page on unique teaching resources that contains detailed lesson plan ideas and printable worksheets for those november writing prompts. Cereal box book report students will decorate a real cereal box with the illustrations and information related to the book they read using the directions below. Write a short summary of the scene and explain why it is important. In november, the trees are standing all sticks and bones. These book report ideas projects for kids are a cool alternative to the traditional written book report. Nanowrimo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Bring your book along with your book project into school. Unique and cute projects include a cereal box book report, book report lap b book reports dont need to be painfully boring.
Not your grandma s book report harpursville middle school. Nov 09, 2012 samples of 3rd and 4th grade students talking book reports as part of book week celebration in november 2012. If a book deals with a serious topic, such as slavery or the holocaust, students will need your guidance in selecting an appropriate project for example, the comic strip report is not recommended. Better than book reports, these ideas will have your students think more complexly about the characters, themes, nuances, and connections of the books. Dec 27, 20 during my eight years in the classroom, i ruined at least two amazing literary works by assigning horrifically dull reading projects. Freebie these are book report projects i have made to cover different genres. Book projectsreading miss kestels 5th grade website. On my 6 different fall and thanksgiving pages, you will find fun, unique, and creative teaching resources for english and math, as well as powerpoint activities, bulletin board displays, and creative writing printable worksheets. I also understand that i will receive 3 separate grades for this work.
Here are 10 creative book report project ideas to use in your classroom. Handing in your status report on time is worth 5 more points. Google november project, find your tribe, go workout for free, and get the book. The following is a list of book reports that must be completed by your child. Samples of 3rd and 4th grade students talking book reports as part of book week celebration in november 2012. Similarly you could create a future for one of the characters. Thanksgiving, or thanksgiving day, is a traditional north american holiday, which is a form of harvest festival. This archive offers 36 book report ideas that are sure to keep students interested and engaged. Pretend you are a talk show host and interview the main character. Here are, in my opinion, ten of the best creative book report ideas. Turn them into creative projects complete with artwork, technology applications, acting or writing with a creative twist. Book report gallery bulletin board a camera is all you need to create this fun bulletin board for book week or anytime.
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