Explain that the class will be looking at numerous book covers and dust jackets so they can see what information is. Draw and color a picture that is appropriate for your book. Then fold each end of the paper in 312 inches to make the inside flaps of the book jacket. Each major event will need at least 5 comic book cells. Nothing test with answer key and a tales of a 4th grade nothing project where students create a cereal box based on the novel. Navigating middle grade books publishers share the latest developments in this evershifting and expanding category. Book projects to send home, grade 4 by linda kimble and. Select a book that you have not read before, and that is at your reading level. Using construction paper of whatever color you wish, design a book jacket that will be folded like the picture above. Choose one book from the fifth grade summer reading book jacket project list. Using a book from your home as an example, talk about what is included on the front cover, such as an image, the title of the book, the author and illustrators name. Book jacket historical fiction april 10 use 12 x 18 construction paper provided in class. Fleece blankets are especially fun to make, and theyre cozy. Book projectsreading miss kestels 5th grade website.
Illustrate an important setting from the story on the cover. The book jacket should look like an oversized cover for the book. Design a cover for the outside of your book jacket that includes the title of the book, the authors name, and your name. The listed age range for the wonder book 812, or grade levels 37. If you would like to show me your book cover, post it on my refrigerator here. Book jacket report directions panel 1 outside cover. At the end of literature circles my students created a book jacket for their book. Common core anchor standards for english language arts grade 410. Thank you for your efforts to support your child at home this year. The students name should be on the back of the spine. The advertisement, book jacket, or poster should contain the following elements. Jun 20, 2018 third grade in particular can offer a real challenge when figuring out a bookish gift.
Updated book jacket project grade 4 dear parents and student, we have decided to break the fantasy book jacket into 3 parts. Make a book jacket project i absolutely love this idea. Simply provide each student with a manila folder and the directions. My students will be required to choose and read at least one book from that genre for the month. Each month you will be assigned a book genre, and either a book project or book comprehension questions. By the 5th of each month, you must turn in the book selection form signed by both you and your parents. Book jacket project 4th grade by craneflowercreativity tpt. You may choose the book project format from the attached list. Roberts independent reading book projects each month we will be focusing on a different genre see below for a link on genres of literature. A fun culmination to a novel study or perfect for a center or even as a response to an independent reading book.
Comic book retell 35 major events from your book by drawing the action into comic book cells. My students had a great time expressing their creativity while reinforcing their understanding of genre, and i hope your students will too. This project would be perfect for a book tasting in your classroom. The two main things to keep in mind when picking books for 3rd graders are 1 the wide range of reading capabilities for 3rd graders, 2 that reading needs to be fun for kids who are developing their relationship with reading. Summarize the plot in one article, cover the weather in another, do a feature story on one of the more interesting characters in another. As a book report template, the center image could be a copy of the book cover, and. Projects book test prepare a test for the book you read. Be sure that the vocabulary you use is appropriate for that age group. Gradespecific expectations for writing types are defined in standards above. Students use the primary source documents and other resources listed below to come up with an advertisement, book jacket, or poster promoting the book.
Points for neatness and creativity will be included in your grade. Give each student a reading sticker chart to record the number of books or genres that each student has read all of my students are given an individual reading file. Write a complete sentence describing the main idea for each chapter in your book. Popular 3rd 4th grade reading list books goodreads.
Enhance fourthgrade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project. Show students the books that you have gathered for this activity. After examining many book covers and dust jackets, students recreate a cover or dust jacket for a selected book. Book jacket report manila file folder project with example. Students are engaged when there is a real world connection to their assignments. Explain that he will be designing a new book jacket. Third grade in particular can offer a real challenge when figuring out a bookish gift. A book cover design should not only give the viewer an idea of the content and mood of the book but should also be eyecatching to encourage students browsing in the library like customers in a bookstore to pick up a book they may not be familiar with.
Book report write a 3 paragraph minimum book report about your book. Mar 31, 2016 if you would like to show me your book cover, post it on my refrigerator here. The book must be read completely on or before the due date. Due to the testing schedule in the fourth quarter, students will not present a fourth quarter book talk. Press pause on your speedy readers latest adventure with an activity perfect for book lovers. Explain that the class will be looking at numerous book covers and dust jackets so they can see what information is found there.
Students explore book covers of a variety of books then create a new cover for a book they have read. You may complete a second book jacket project for reading extra credit. By writing his own story in this worksheet, your child can learn to fill in the blanks that many stories leave open to. In this case they are asked to advertise a book that you enjoyed during summer. Book report projects book projects project ideas report card template book report templates classroom projects school projects 3rd grade reading teaching social studies for this fun and unique birthday cake book report students plan a birthday party for the main character. A common assignment given to middle and elementary school students is to design a summarizing book cover. Provide your students with a variety of unique book report projects. Then fold each end of the paper in 3 12 inches to make the inside flaps of the book jacket. This massive collection of reading activities covers all essential reading skills for elementary primary students. Students may choose one project from the list found under the book report tab. Many teachers are partial to this literature assignment because it contains elements of crafting, allowing more room for creativity, and provides students with a new way to summarize the plot and theme of a book.
Students proofread and edit their first drafts on their own, with a partner, or with me. Students create book covers for a variety of literary genres. Try to have the book read before returning to school on monday, august 1, 2011, so you will have plenty of time to complete the book jacket. Students love this tales of a fourth grade nothing cereal box book report.
Designed with third and fourth graders in mind, this animals resource. The front cover should have the title, author and illustrator of the book as well as an illustration of the story. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused. Jun 22, 2011 explain that he will be designing a new book jacket. The first thing you will notice about the summer reading project. Jan 20, 2020 a common assignment given to middle and elementary school students is to design a summarizing book cover.
Cut a sheet of posterboard 11 inches high by 2 feet long. You will also find a teachermade example so the students can have a visual of what the finished prod. Make a book jacket for either your favorite book or one that you read and thought could be represented better. Students create connections while illustrating the details that define each genre. Write a letter to a movie producer trying to get that person interested in making your book into a movie. When you go to the bookstore or the library to pick a book to.
On the front cover, write the title and the author of your book. Create a book jacket worksheet is it begins by setting a purpose. I strongly suggest that you look at an actual book jacket before you attempt this. You need to complete the book you selected before starting the actual book jacket. Become a book jacket illustrator for this creative and fun project. Students create a new cover design for a book they are reading to demonstrate.
Choose a project from the pick your project paper download the grading rubric for the project you chose. Produce projects demonstrating reading comprehension for example, a book report, poster, diorama, skit, mobile, or book jacket differentiate between fiction and nonfiction. The generic worksheets, games, art activities, and teaching ideas in this book are ideal for core literature as well as for individualized reading. Imagine that you are the author of the book you have just read. My students produce a polished final draft that is unique in style, shape, and content. This project requires students to create a book jacket based on a book they have read. Make a book jacket project i absolutely love this idea and. The genre of wonder the book is childrens literature. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on.
Find creative and easy ways to make books with your class. Be sure to include speech or captions in your comic cells. On the front cover, write the title and the author of your. Sep 1, 2017 this book jacket project is an equal mix of writing and creativity that. Inside this book you will find ten comprehensive book projects that add an exciting dimension to your reading program. Discuss with your child how the book jacket is used to entice the reader and give information about what the book is about. Retell the plot of the book you read as it might appear in a thirdgrade reading book. See more ideas about 4th grade reading, teaching reading and reading workshop.
For this project use a 12 x 18 piece of construction paper. Give your fourth grader a lesson in making blankets, and hell be able to give the gift of warmth. Take a minute to think about the book jacket designs that you have seen. Book projects to send home is easy for teachers and fun for fourth grade students. The book needs to be sixth grade level, and at least 100 pages. Include on the front, the authors name and the title of the book. The third quarter book talk presentations were wonderful, and it was obvious that many. The students in my class read a new book and complete a reading response project every two to three weeks. This template allows students to create a book jacket for their book. The two main things to keep in mind when picking books for 3rd graders are 1 the wide range of reading capabilities for 3rd graders, 2 that reading needs to be fun. Take an 11 x 14 piece of white paper and fold it as follows.
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