Spice up those old book reports with some new, creative ideas. Pretend you are a talk show host and interview the main character. Here are some alternative assignments that share the same benefits and instructional results but are infused with fun. Choose any topic from your book and write a 12 page research report on it. They will record one fact on the topic per letterpage. In my last post i described 10 ways to cultivate a love of reading in kids. The written report and projects are mandatory, and are worth 100 points. Ditch the book report and try these book project ideas instead. Book in a bag project a great alternative to a book report. This teacher blogger describes the process of creating book.
For each letter in the title, construct a sentence that begins. A book report is a project to show that you understand what youve read. Book reports forms, ideas, format, template, and writing. Follow these eight easy steps and youll be well on your way to acing your class book report. If so, theyll jump for joy at the chance to try these ideas for creative book reports. I would use it for an individually read or partner read book. Have you ever tried video book reports, edible book reports, paperless book reports. Class book report assignment assign a different book and print a journal with questions for each student automatically edhelper saves books assigned so students will be given a different book each time.
On one side of the cover, come up with 10 song titles that represent characters, events, or settings in the book. Book reports ideas, forms, format, printables, writing. Education world presents 25 ideas for you to use or adapt. 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.
Instead of skimming through the book, read it thoroughly and thoughtfully. Each student presents their book report in the shape of food. They want new ways to think about a piece of literature and new ways to dig into it. This post was written when i still had a regular classroom. Do your students grumble every time you mention the words book reports. Make your reading project sizzle with these hot ideas. The best bookreport books for middle schoolers no need to dread a book report. This book report project is a lowtech version of a television, made from a cereal box and two paper towel rolls. You could also make this an ongoing project and designate shelf space in the. Replace boring book reports with projects kids love teachhub. Fun book reports paper bag book report by go beyond tpt. If so, theyll jump for joy at the chance to try these ideas. Fun language arts projects for middle school synonym.
Turn them into creative projects complete with artwork, technology applications, acting or writing with a creative twist. Students could write a poem or a song about the book, interview the main character, identify difficult words and define them, create a comic book, write a movie script, design. The lego ideas book unlock your imagination be inspired by lego fan builders to create amazing lego models. This is certainly not a new idea, but publishing the work electronically allows students to enhance the final product with the books cover image, a link to the books page on amazon, and even links to other titles the author has written or articles on related topics. Theres something for everyone, including the crafty kid, the letterwriter, the map.
You should find this list of 62 project ideas to be a great resource for designing activities and projects. Typed reports and posters are the norm sorry, no handwritten text. Help your students make the books they read come alive with these 22 creative book report ideas and examples. Fifty alternatives to the book report readwritethink. This bundled set of 27 book report projects will provide you with tons of fun reading activities to last the entire school year your students will love these extra large templates great for group projects and individual student book reports create eyecatching bulletin.
Book reports are as boring to grade as they are to write. Use these twentyfive ideas to shake up your bookrelated activities. In this alternative to the traditional book report, students report on their novel choices that feature journeys by creating postcards one of the settings featured in their books. 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. Youll find a variety of ideas ranging from essaybased projects to artistic projects to technology. But, for the sake of this post, im going to concentrate on the writing side. Youll find those ideas and many more in this ed world archive. Write a short summary of the scene and explain why it is important to the story. Rachel shares 10 creative book report ideas that wont have your students begging for another project type.
These steps will help you identify and incorporate those important elements in a process that takes three to four days. Include a one paragraph explanation as to how it applies to your book not in the paper itselfon your title page. Give yourself and your students a break by assigning alternatives to the traditional book report. Although the title of this article is ditch the book report and try these book projects instead, i believe there is a place for the traditional book report. Create a 68 frame comic strip that shows the plot main events of the whole story. His most famous work is a set of childrens poems collected in a book titled, where the sidewalk. However, it can sometimes be challenging to begin a report, especially when were asked to create an executive summary. From my experience, when i told the students they were going to make a summary movie as. But a project that includes writing will expand your students knowledge, vocabulary, and writing skills as he builds, draws, sculpts, paints, cooks, compares, or composes. Students love to showcase their budding artistic skills and you will be surprised by how much fun your students will have by turning a traditional book report into a work of art.
Make a list of each character that is introduced and jot down notes about them as you read. Instead of having students write a traditional book report, give them a list of alternate assignments to choose from. Instead of making it by hand, you can also use power point, photoshop, or use an online poster. Below ive given you ten book report ideas to get you started on your writing. The lego ideas book is a visual treasury of building ideas, tips, and tricks to inspire your own brick creations. Assigning burdensome book reports can hinder students from fully enjoying a great work of literature. Fifty alternatives to the book report teaching ideas ncte. Not your grandma s book report harpursville middle school. It is an advertisement for the movie made from a book. Check back now and then for more ideas to spark writing in a brandnew way. 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. Book report project ideasbook report project ideas after reading your chosen book, select one of the following projects. Creative book projects motivate students to read and learn.
On the back of the book cover, explain why you are giving the award to the book. Do your kids roll their eyes at the thought of having to write another boring book report. I want to expand on that theme by suggesting 10 alternatives to the book report. This assessment allows for more creativity than a typical assessment. 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. The following ideas will rev up your students enthusiasm for reading while. Dec 27, 20 during my eight years in the classroom, i ruined at least two amazing literary works by assigning horrifically dull reading projects. Students create the viewing screen cutout at the top, then insert a scroll of paper with writing and illustrations inside the box. Critique from the point of view of a specific organization. If your teacher has given the class leeway to write and design a biography book report that goes beyond the typical written pages, create an entertaining glimpse into. This one allows students to take a deep dive in a creative way. More ideas than youll ever use for book reports 341 ideas for book projects from three different teachers.
During my eight years in the classroom, i ruined at least two amazing literary works by assigning horrifically dull reading projects. There are ways to finish your project that will show your enthusiasm and make your teacher sit up and take notice. If you answered no to any of these questions, then you have found the right place to find unique and engaging book report ideas to use with your students i have been teaching for 22 years, and i love teaching reading and trying to make it engaging and fun for my students the reading response projects that i have created provide students with a unique way for them to respond to the books. Teach your child to read creative book report ideas for every grade and subject weareteachers. These book report ideas projects for kids are a cool alternative to the traditional written book report. You can use it with any picture book or chapter book.
See the sandwich and pizza options below and check out this blog for more delicious ideas 4. Includes 4 creative, fun, artistic and kidfriendly book report projects. Book reports are boring but these book projects will get your students excited. High schoolers will need to know how to make a book report. If youre looking to spice up your book report assignments, then this is the list for you. Oct 26, 2010 make a collage representing some event or part of your book. Unique and cute projects include a cereal box book report, book report lap book, character reports, and more fun ideas. Many instructors get creative and might deviate from an essay into skits, sculptures, drawings or music. Book in a box book report by rachel lynette teachers pay. Students make bookmarks on computers and share their ideas with other readers at their school, while. Take a look at these nine ideas ways to light your creative spark and burn through that project in no time. A book report should contain the basic elements, but a good book report will address a specific question or point of view and back up this topic with specific examples, in the form of symbols and themes. Any of these ideas can become a great way to involve your students.
This is a fun way for students to show what they know in a creative way. My only hope is that those middle school students, whose enthusiasm i quashed, found another way to become passionate about literature. 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. Replace boring book reports with projects kids love. I divided this post up into 3 sections, but you can adapt any of these guest book ideas for your specific event. Ive got so many great ideas for projects that appeal to all sorts of learners. Ten great creative book report ideas here are ten ideas that go way. Jennifer dobson do your traditional book report assignments seem old and tired. Be book report pen pals and share book reports with children in another school. So much information can be covered on the 12 panels. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable. When kids find titles that are engaging, interesting, and thoughtprovoking, theyre hooked. Creative alternatives to book reports lexia learning. A report is made for the intention or relaying particular information or narrating a series of events in a structured manner.
For instance, a quilt guest book is under the wedding guest book ideas, but it would also be adorable for a baby shower. Fortunately, there are a plethora of alternative methods to accomplish the same goal. Draw and color the book cover, and place the book award ribbon on the cover. Please note that although the projects are designed for a particular genre, you can use the projects for other genres as well. The glamorous cereal box book report kit 15 ideas for book club middle school graphic organizers this book report project can be used with any fictional text. We usually associate these reports with business or education, with students being asked to create reports on a certain research topic or even a book. Have students create a mini book with an illustrated cover and write one letter of the alphabet on each page. Sep 12, 2019 creative book projects motivate students to read and learn. For this report you will create a timeline in the shape of a road map. Students could design a tattoo for a character and then write an essay explaining or justifying their choices. The lego ideas book is a visual treasury of building ideas, tips, and tricks to. If you answered no to any of these questions, then you have found the right place to find unique and engaging book report ideas to use with your students i have been teaching for 22 years, and i love teaching reading and trying to make it engaging and fun for my students.
This archive offers 36 book report ideas that are sure to keep students interested and engaged. If you notice big eye rolls or hear lots of groaning when you mention the words book reports, its probably time. Makes a great culminating activity and works well with reading workshop, literature groups or independent reading programs. Page 1 of 2 hialeah gardens high school suggested secondary creative book report ideas 1. Youll be expected to present data in the form of tables and graphs. Splendid work, great books, great time for sharing. This is certainly not a new idea, but publishing the work electronically allows students to enhance the final product with the books cover image, a link to the books. Dec 18, 2017 special projects allow students to explore a subject in more depth without having to prove their knowledge the traditional wayvia a long, dreary report. Fresh ideas for creative book reports education world. I made them general enough to be applied to almost any book you happen to be reading.
If, however, your instructor lets you loose from the chains of the traditional book report and decides to assign creative book report projects instead, then you at least can have some fun while you prepare you report. Includes board game criteria, rubric, templates, and tons of photos of student board games. Book report ideas 20 ways of looking at the book these activities address multiple intelligences and a range of student ability levels. Cereal box book report template cereal box book report. Students could design a tattoo for a character and then write an essay explaining or.
There are so many super creative, openended projects you can use mint tins for. Book reports ideas, forms, format, printables, writing, and. This type of alternative book report also helps develop 21stcentury digital skills. When the cardboard rolls are turned, the story is told. Value pack save 70% on a bundled set of 27 fun and one of a kind book report templates engage your students in fun and challenging reading activities all year long with this value pack of 27 unique book report templates and 14 free resources.
After all, your kids still need to know how to write stories, essays, reports, and letters. May not include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. When students create projects, they are the active agent in the learning process. Projects make great handson ways to study topics of special interest.
Just remember to run these ideas over with your teacher first because he or she might have a different idea. That reading project can be a real drag on your timebut dont despair. Our book in a bag projects were due today and, oh my, look at the table in our room. Some of the book reports require the students reading a certain genre and some allow the student to pick a book of their choice. Book reports are a valuable tool for assessing students understanding of independent reading, but writing report after report can become rote for studentsand reading them can be equally tedious for educators. Multimedia book report rubric this rubric includes descriptors for 4 levels and 11 proficiencies. Take a look at these fun and effective alternatives to book reports and get your students and. It is hoped that this diverse group of suggestions will whet the interest of students in exploring new directions and in responding with greater depth to the books they. Book reports, page 2 magazine cover if the book became a magazine, what might its cover look like. 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. Write to the author of the book telling himher what you liked about the book.
Write a letter to the main character and the characters reply. You may find that some students are more clearly able to express what they learned from the book through artwork. You should do the project yourself, rather than enlist heavy. You can only do each of the projects one time throughout the school year. Beatties classroom this project would be perfect for a book tasting in your classroom. Book in a bag project a great alternative to a book report wednesday, february 6, 20.
Create a travel brochure for the setting of the story or. Students do the written portion of the book report on the outside of a large grocery bag, and then place five items inside the bag to symbolize main characters, setting or events from the book. I dont think they are an effective way for a student to demonstrate understanding of a book and i dont think they help students enjoy or appreciate reading. The students are required to complete monthly book reports.
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