Present an oral book report dress up as your favorite character. The fun part is bringing something to eat that in someway relates to the book. 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. Scroll down to find a reading interests survey for upper elementary. During my eight years in the classroom, i ruined at least two amazing literary works by assigning horrifically dull reading projects. The student shared the books climax on the swiss cheese. The animals in the forest gather and chant lets play in the forest while the wolf is not around on the left side of the pagespreads, while the wolf is getting himself ready for the morning on the. On the left side of each page is the student rubric. Youll want to write an essay style report that includes the basics listed above.
For this report you will create a timeline in the shape of a road map. Book report ideas notes, handouts, powerpoints varsity tutors. In my last post i described 10 ways to cultivate a love of reading in kids. Mar 18, 2020 good writing prompts get students creative juices flowing, help them write more freely, and ease any anxiety they may feel about the writing process. Our elementary school projects are written and tested by scientists and are specifically created for use by students in the elementary school grades. S have long copied ideas from reggio emilia, but now more high schools are copying them, too. In october, i have them complete a mystery book report mobile or poster, in november, a research factual book report about a native american tribe past or present. As they explain the scenes, they are telling parts of the story.
See more ideas about teaching reading, teaching and teaching language arts. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school students. Do your students grumble every time you mention the words book reports. Education world says reading nights not only motivate children to read more. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school. Elementary school activities for family reading night. Are you ready for 25 more practical book report ideas. You can even have your students go around the school to ask several teachers and then complete a geographyrelated lesson where they. Diy book report packet this free packet includes four pages of graphic organizers with question prompts, illustration boxes, and more.
Education world presents 25 ideas for you to use or adapt. Choose any topic from your book and write a 12 page research report on it. Book reports and research reports these lesson ideas, worksheets, and graphic organizers are perfect resources to help kids plan before writing. First grade is when students will first encounter the book report. Middle school junior high book reports page 1 abcteach. Oct 26, 2010 make a collage representing some event or part of your book. Try these two styles of book reporting for 58th graders. To integrate writing prompts into your lessons, ask students to choose one writing prompt each day or week. Make a list of new, unusual, or interesting words or phrases found in your book. Include a one paragraph explanation as to how it applies to your book not in the paper itselfon your title page. After reading an informational book, make a scrapbook about the topics.
Laura hayden was looking for something to liven up book report writing for her students at derby kansas middle school. The projects are fun and educational, and students have many project options, from writing a paper to designing a visual representation of a book. Short templates are available in lots of fun book report ideas suitable for young children. They want new ways to think about a piece of literature and new ways to dig into it. Rewrite the book for a kindergarten or 1st grade audience. Ten great creative book report ideas minds in bloom.
I also like bnute productions blogs book report form. Sep 4, 2015 over 26 fun, creative and unique book report ideas. Help your students make the books they read come alive with these 22 creative book report ideas and. Illustrate the cover on the other side, and include the title of the book. Fifty alternatives to the book report diana mitchell students tire of responding to novels in the same ways. We added incentives in for every 7 books so after the first 7 books we can go out to get an ice cream cone after 14 books they can pick a movie to watch and after 21 books we will have a pizza party. Students use poster board to write the title of the book and author on the top 12. Fresh ideas for creative book reports education world. Fun biography newspaper book report project ideas for elementary school. High school should be more fun, like preschool and. Students could design a tattoo for a character and then write an essay explaining or justifying their choices. Apr 17, 2014 this picture book biography is rich with discussion points, and is a pleasure to share across the grade levels. Book report and research report printable templates. Lets look at some free printables, printable activities, celebration ideas, dr.
The road map will show important events from a particular period in history covered in your book in sequential order. The colorful, eyecatching photos on each page feature these scaly creatures upclose and personal in their natural habitats. Book report form these printable forms help elementary students report on their reading. Kids can fill out the report card on the book, grading it on its characters, catchy beginning, and other criteria. A talking dog, a housecleaning robot and a threedimensional data orb are among the many cool features that kids might. Homeschool inspiration lots of home school ideas and tips for getting inspired in your homeschooling. I spy fly guy by tedd arnold from a teacher in northgate education assoc. Printable book report forms elementary inspired by family. Students loved creating an original book report display using a covered cereal box and readymade templates.
Spice up those old book reports with some new, creative ideas. Free book report worksheets and printables homeschool. Sideways stories from wayside school by louis sachar bloomsbury publishing plc, 2004 a hilarious zen guide to elementary education in the schoolhouse that was built thirty stories high. Some schools are doing art projects in history, science and even math classrooms, as researchers have found that art helps students become more engaged in their learning and even boosts performance on tests. See more ideas about book report, reading classroom, school reading. The book is also packed with fun, interesting facts that kids will love, for example, a chameleons tongue is as long as the rest of its body. 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. The title says book reports but dont let that limit your search because the fun assignments are actually unique responses to all types to fiction and nonfiction. On the bottom piece of bread, the student drew a favorite scene from the story.
Science buddies elementary school science projects are the perfect way for elementary school students to have fun exploring science, technology, engineering, and math stem. Most of the activities are adaptable across grade levels and are flexible enough for. Book talks students are required to read a novel of their choice. Fiction elementary printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Seuss with students no matter how small or large during read across america and in celebration of dr. I want to expand on that theme by suggesting 10 alternatives to the book report. This picture book is created from the authors fond childhood memory of a spanish play song, and makes a fun game out of getting dressed.
Teach your child to read creative book report ideas for every grade and. They have questions with a few lines to hand write the answers in a few short sentences. Suggested for middle and high school students and based on bloomsday, this complete lesson plan includes journaling, vocabulary, reading and discussion. Book report ideas 20 ways of looking at the book these activities address multiple intelligences and a range of student ability levels.
And whats more, an elementary school family reading night can be great fun. Here are 10 creative book report project ideas to use in your. Draw a classroom mural depicting a major scenes from the book. It is hoped that this diverse group of suggestions will whet the interest of students in exploring new directions and in responding with greater. This picture book biography is rich with discussion points, and is a pleasure to share across the grade levels. Get ideas for teaching your class how to write a basic book report by teaching them to recognize different genres of literature, characters, setting and more. Family fun activities fun activities for kids and parents over 100 ideas of fun things to do together as a family. Page 1 of 2 hialeah gardens high school suggested secondary creative book report ideas 1. Printables and resources for book reports hip homeschool moms. Science clips prek6th grade ages 411 many topics, clips have teacher resources to go along with the video, quizzes to go along with video also. Sideways stories from wayside school by louis sachar bloomsbury publishing plc, 2004 a hilarious zen guide to elementary education in the. Collect a list of where each staff member attended college announce the school, city and state of staff members per week. To make the activity more challenging, encourage them to write without stopping for at least five minutes, increasing the number.
Forms are available for biographies, fairy tales, mysteries, sports, and other books. The following ideas will rev up your students enthusiasm for reading while creating opportunities for. Many of my fellow teachers have also benefited from this book. Early college awareness in elementary school scholastic.
Lesson includes two downloadable sample book report templates. There are many, many great ways for students to respond to literature. This is a fun, and different way to write a book report. Idea book by karen sevaly teacher friend, a scholastic company and the scholastic teacher plan book by bill singer and tonya ward singer 2005, scholastic. These ohsocool reports were always the topranked project by my fifth graders. Keep reading tips and book ideas for elementary school students grades k1 where the wild things are by maurice sendak from a teachers aide in reynolds education support prof. Mar 04, 2014 as teachers we share the beloved works of dr. Tips and book ideas for elementary school students grades k1 where the wild things are by maurice sendak from a teachers aide in reynolds education support prof. Our elementary school projects are written and tested by scientists and are specifically. There are several book project ideas on the website for teach net the demonstrate how effective they are in learning about literature. 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. Writing up a standard book report might not be the most fun but its easy and some teachers will require you to stick to the basics. Take a look at this post containing a great idea for a. Almost all schools are in need of a little monetary assistance, and below weve provided a list of several fundraising ideas for schools that work for elementary, middle, and high schoolers who want to fund anything from field trips to football games.
There is a free book report bundle and a 5 star recommend list of books to read. Below your titles, write a short summary of the book. You can even have your students go around the school to ask several teachers and then complete a geographyrelated lesson where they have to locate the cities in which the colleges are located. On the bottom 12, they divide it into 4 parts and draw favorite scenes from the story.
My only hope is that those middle school students, whose enthusiasm i quashed, found another way to become passionate about literature. Response maps, writing frames, book report alternatives, and research report templates help kids summarize science experiments, books, and. Printables and resources for book reports hip homeschool. A simple book report form to help elementary students organize their thoughts and evaluate a work of fiction.
Book report ideas i have the students complete one a month except sept. Science4fun a place for kids to learn science in a fun way. Are you a teacher who keeps saying i wish i could find a way to make book reports more fun and interesting for my students. Some templates may include activities to make them more interesting to students, such as having them draw out a scene from the book or rewrite the ending. Engaging teaching strategies and learning resources for middle school ela and.
Good writing prompts get students creative juices flowing, help them write more freely, and ease any anxiety they may feel about the writing process. These will work for almost any book and are especially good when students are reading independent book selections. Check out these third grade favorites, picked by our panel of childrens book experts to enthrall, challenge, and delight your child. May 1, 2019 unique ideas for student reports and projects. Creative home school ideas fun activities for kids. The title says book reports but dont let that limit your search because the fun assignments are actually unique responses to. Here are my tips plus some ideas for activities to try. Make a collage representing some event or part of your book.