Kids will jump for joy at the chance to try these ideas for creative book reports, which feature crafts, mapmaking, lists, letterwriting, and so much. Page 1 of 2 hialeah gardens high school suggested secondary creative book report ideas 1. These book report ideas projects for kids are a cool alternative to the traditional written book report. 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. Come up with 5 areas of his or her personality to grade. The four projects mentioned above are all quite different, but all use multimedia, crossplatform engagement and storytelling approaches worth noticing and, perhaps, stealing. As always include the basics but feel free to emphasize key points with pictures or animations.
The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. May not include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Fun projects with rubrics for fiction and nonfiction maupin house 9780929895697. Fifty alternatives to the book report teaching ideas ncte. 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. Unique and cute projects include a cereal box book report, book report lap b book reports dont need to be painfully boring. Middle school book reports this quarter you will prepare and present to your class a book report project about an ar book you have read. That reading project can be a real drag on your timebut dont despair. There are ways to finish your project that will show your enthusiasm and make your teacher sit up and take notice. Illustrate a scene or character from the book on a tshirt. For my class, we just finished doing a newscast for our book report. So, in recognition of childrens book week 2002, we are pleased to introduce the sequel to that popular article.
Freebie this list of 30 creative alternatives to the traditional book report emphasizes multiple intelligences and student imagination. Help your students make the books they read come alive with these 22 creative book report ideas and examples. Take a look at these fun and effective alternatives to book reports and get your students and. Use these twentyfive ideas to shake up your bookrelated activities. Aug 05, 2010 so, what do you think of these projects. This archive offers 36 book report ideas that are sure to keep students interested and engaged. Instead of a traditional book report, students will have the opportunity to think creatively, share a. The ft enlisted the help of readers, researchers and entrepreneurs to find 50 new ideas that will shape the world in the future. A quick web search will reveal that there are many ideas out there for creative book reports, but they are not all good ideas. The project made fun out of what can be a pretty humdrum activity.
Mar 30, 2009 for my class, we just finished doing a newscast for our book report. Book report project ideas25 original and creative ideas tpt. On the bottom piece of bread, the student drew a favorite scene from the story. You can then give your report strictly from your presentation or using notes with more detail. The class is assigned any science fiction book to read over a four week period. Guide your students to identify, through research, a real. Make your reading project sizzle with these hot ideas. For this report you will create a timeline in the shape of a road map. The student shared the books climax on the swiss cheese.
Fresh ideas for creative book reports education world. Dec 27, 20 during my eight years in the classroom, i ruined at least two amazing literary works by assigning horrifically dull reading projects. My book report projects are unique in shape, but simple in supplies. Creative alternatives to book reports lexia learning. My first book was about a bassist so i made a video of me playing bass. Kids school book report ideas, how to make a fun book report, book report presentation, homeschooler, kids books, fun project ideas. Students could design a tattoo for a character and then write an essay explaining or. Just this year, instead of traditional book reports, i started giving the kids book responses to complete every other week. Not your grandma s book report harpursville middle school. I was wondering if you had any cool book report ideas. This list can be used throughout the academic year as part of a regular read a book and complete a project requirement, or as an extra credit assignment, a plan left for your substitute to be completed o. Even better, the bulletin board served as a menu for students who were.
Use these twentyfive ideas to shake up your book related activities. Plus, i have a free book report lapbook template for teachers and homeschooling families to download for use with their kiddos. Make sure to check with your teacher if you have any specific questions about which book to choose or what they are looking for in your report. Also, please add how to do these projects, and a reference link to where i can find a project similar to it. Similarly you could create a future for one of the characters. If you like using computers ask your teacher if you can create a powerpoint presentation for your book report. 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. I drew a basic person shape on a sheet and ran it off for each child. Fifty alternatives to the book report readwritethink. It is up to you to select the books and projects you will share with the class. If a video is produced by their peers, interest will skyrocket. During my eight years in the classroom, i ruined at least two amazing literary works by assigning horrifically dull reading projects. Well be using our laptops the whole time, so it must involve something with technology.
Create a powerpoint presentation with slides for the story elements, as well as a summary and an opinion. Book reports ideas for teaching, resources for lesson. Each book report project idea is original and creative and designed for students in grades 28. There are so many super creative, openended projects you can use mint tins for.
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. Book in a box book report by rachel lynette teachers pay. There are so many super creative, openended projects you can use mint tins. Jul 31, 2015 home book creations over 50 awesome harry potter projects. Recreate the story from the point of view of the antagonist or minor character. Creative video project ideas for students biteable. Education world presents 25 ideas for you to use or adapt. Fortunately, there are a plethora of alternative methods to accomplish the same goal. Include a one paragraph explanation as to how it applies to your book not in the paper itselfon your title page. Write a short summary of the scene and explain why it is important to the story.
Below are some essay prompts to get you thinking, and project ideas to keep you busy. Here are 10 creative book report project ideas to use in your classroom. Here are, in my opinion, ten of the best creative book report ideas. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school. In our post on the dystopian genre, we mentioned that many books contain elements of both dystopia and. Completing your book project for middle school doesnt have to be a chore, make it interesting and fun. Nov 22, 2008 so in my class we are suppose to pick random books to read and do projects over them.
Explain who these characters are and how they fit in the story. 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. On the mayonnaise, the student described the books setting. On one side of the cover, come up with 10 song titles that represent characters, events, or settings in the book. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school students. Spice up those old book reports with some new, creative ideas. Create a minicomic book relating a chapter of the book. If you like handson projects, interactive notebooks, or creative ways to engage your students in learning, then you may want to give lapbooks a try. Video projects are a great way to engage younger students for longer stints. Making a book report can be simple but coming up with a good new creating unique way to present your book report can be challenging.
Make sure to create illustrations and pictures from the book of the time lines in the book. Ten great creative book report ideas book report projects. Once your students have completed their projects, be. This resource contains step by step instructions, a template, two sets of directions and an editable rubric for assessment. Sep 19, 2011 the lego ideas book unlock your imagination be inspired by lego fan builders to create amazing lego models. The use of powerpoint will extend their technology skills and extend their learning and interest. This clever book report is made from ordinary paper bags. Make three posters about the book using two or more of the following media. Top powerpoint projects slideshow grades 48 have your students create reports and presentations that cover all subject areas using powerpoint. Ask students to design a moviestyle trailer that excites their classmates about a novel or a nonfiction book.
Youll find a variety of ideas ranging from essaybased projects to artistic projects to technology. For this report you may choose from any of the ideas listed on the following pages. This teacher blogger describes the process of creating book. Use this fun book report project for any novel study, literature circle, or extension menu project. They need to cut it out or they can draw their own and trace it on poster board or something sturdier that. Book report ideas 20 ways of looking at the book these activities address multiple intelligences and a range of student ability levels.
All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable. These will work for almost any book and are especially good when students are reading independent book selections. This project would be perfect for a book tasting in your classroom. Sep 28, 2016 kids school book report ideas, how to make a fun book report, book report presentation, homeschooler, kids books, fun project ideas. Includes 4 creative, fun, artistic and kidfriendly book report projects. Students will retell the plot, identify main characters, theme, problem and solution. Three years ago education world celebrated childrens book week by publishing better book reports 25 ideas since that time, those book report ideas have logged tens of thousands of hits.
Have you ever tried video book reports, edible book reports, paperless book reports. Here are 10 book report project ideas to choose from. The ideas address the challenges of a growing world population. This list can be used throughout the academic year as part of a regular read a book and complete a project requirement, or as an extra credit assignment, a plan left for your substitute to be completed on a book of each students choice, etc. 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. Video projects also offer a new way for students to explore their creative side.
Draw and color the book cover, and place the book award ribbon on the cover. May 25, 2011 dystopian books give us so much to work with, its almost too easy to use them in the classroom. So much information can be covered on the 12 panels and it allows students to take a deep dive in a creative way. Choose any topic from your book and write a 12 page research report on it.
Can you believe that during this years happy harry potter series we saw 53 amazing harry potter tutorials, recipes, book lists, and. Students gain knowledge and skills by working for a longer period of time to investigate and respond to an engaging or complex question, problem or challenge. After you have printed out the unique book report templates, the only materials that you will need to have in your classroom to complete these book report projects are scissors, glue, tape, and coloring pencils. Ps i dont want to do something stupid like make a power point on vampires.
Take a look at these nine ideas ways to light your creative spark and burn through that project in no time. Design costumes for dolls and dress them as characters from the book. There are many, many great ways for students to respond to literature. Ten great creative book report ideas minds in bloom. I also read a book about casinos so my project was bringing in cards and we all played poker. Over 50 awesome harry potter projects rae gun ramblings. The following ideas will rev up your students enthusiasm for reading while creating opportunities for them to. You do not have to do any work with this book, and that is the. For each letter in the title, construct a sentence that begins. I need an idea for a book report for reading the book twilight. The lego ideas book is a visual treasury of building ideas, tips, and tricks to inspire your own brick creations.
Turn them into creative projects complete with artwork, technology applications, acting or writing with a creative twist. Do your students grumble every time you mention the words book reports. Youll find those ideas and many more in this ed world archive. Oct 26, 2010 make a collage representing some event or part of your book. The following list of math project ideas are perfect for keeping your students engaged during the final weeks of the school year or at any other time as well. My only hope is that those middle school students, whose enthusiasm i quashed, found another way to become passionate about literature. On the back of the book cover, explain why you are giving the award to the book.
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