Youll find those ideas and many more in this ed world archive. If youre looking for a book you know your teacher will approve, you might want to check the lists of newbery winners and nominee. How to enhance book reports using technology huffpost. See more ideas about middle school books, middle school, book report. Write down the names of major characters, the main ideas of the book, and any memorable quotes. Do your students grumble every time you mention the words book reports.
Write a poem about the book, one character in it, or some other aspect of the book. If you notice big eye rolls or hear lots of groaning when you mention the words book reports, any of these 25 alternative bookrelated activities are the perfect. May 03, 2017 the benefits of writing a video book report. Most students have to write a book report at some time, and your choice of book can be the difference between an interesting and enjoyable assignment and one that takes forever and. Cut out magazine pictures to give a good visual image for their school picture. Here are ten video project ideas to try in your classroom today. Viewing and playing sports is a favorite past time for many middle school students. Fresh ideas for creative book reports education world. Work with your teacher to find new and creative ways to express your understanding of the story. As you read the book, fill in the sections for this template. Turn them into creative projects complete with artwork, technology applications, acting or writing with a creative twist. Draw a classroom mural depicting a major scenes from the book. Ditch the book report and try these book project ideas instead.
Each engaging project includes a student handout explaining what to do and a grading rubri. Spice up those old book reports with some new, creative ideas. And all the ideas will engage students, help make books come alive for them, and challenge them to think in different ways about the books they read. This is certainly not a new idea, but publishing the work electronically allows students to enhance the final product with the book s cover image, a link to the book s page on amazon, and even links to other titles the author has written or articles on related topics. Presents 5 different ideas for a great oral presentation, from dramatic act out a scene or tell the story from a different point of view to scrappy create a believable scrapbook for one character and be prepared to explain it. Book report templates are going to vary from high school to middle school.
Sep, 2016 the book reports i have enjoyed the most over the years are ones that originally reinterpret the book read. The benefits of writing a video book report videos have a much larger spectrum for learning opportunities than the regular written approach. Cell phone cameras can shoot high quality video and the webcam and microphone on laptops and chromebooks will record video quickly and easily. Include the key ideas that develop the authors argument. Jun 29, 2010 write down the names of major characters, the main ideas of the book, and any memorable quotes. When writing your summary of a book, you should keep in mind that it has to follow the authors order.
Find fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs perfect for engaging kids. Fun writing prompts for middle schoolers middle school writing skills are essential to building a solid educational foundation in children. A quick web search will reveal that there are many ideas out there for creative book reports, but they are not all good ideas. All told, the book includes 20 different possible assignments.
The expectations for high school students are going to be higher when it comes to book report templates. For even more ideas, check out our essential books guide and 50 books all kids should read before theyre 12. Students could design a tattoo for a character and then write an essay explaining or justifying their choices. If the true learning objective is to ignite a students passion for literature and provide an opportunity to demonstrate understanding through a variety of modalities, then maybe its time to move beyond the book report. Video projects also offer a new way for students to explore their creative side. Browse the best book report books for middle schoolers all ages.
A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Just because youre writing a book project for your middle school class doesnt mean you have to stick to the standard report. So, when the powersthatbe requested that our students write book reports, i just had to jump in or rather, i was volunteered. Printables and resources for book reports hip homeschool moms. Slavery and civil war unit study a literature and projectbased unit study. Her post explains their process in great detail, and can be adapted for any grade level. Common sense media editors help you choose the best bookreport books for middle schoolers. My students, for example, did projects like painting a picture of the book.
The book reports i have enjoyed the most over the years are ones that originally reinterpret the book read. And happily, weve found that students love to use video its a format that they understand and that sparks their creativity. Not only is this a compelling book for middle schoolers, but students also had. During my eight years in the classroom, i ruined at least two amazing literary works by assigning horrifically dull reading projects. Students in grades 68 analyze and compare visual and poetic works by jacob lawrence, helene johnson, and paul laurence. Present the book s summary with the analysis of the structure. Instead of a book report, my students wrote a video. There are many, many great ways for students to respond to literature. You should try to write a strong introductory paragraph that grabs your readers attention. Students fill out a form answering basic questions about the book they were assigned to read. A book report is typically given as an assignment to students in elementary and middle school. Lots of free digital tools can help your students create videos.
I have never been a fan of the book report, the traditional listing of characters, settings, and plots. Create several bookmarks about different aspects of the topic. Greek mythology character cubes illustrate greek myths with this 3d display. Having to recreate the story and its components, the students work on their storytelling skills by embracing creativity. Laura hayden was looking for something to liven up book report writing for her students at derby kansas middle school. Surely theres a better way to have students relate to the books they read. The book report activity is meant to polish up the analyzing and creative senses in students and hence a must done.
Write an acrostic poem about the book using the letters in the title of the book or the name of a character or author. Education world presents 25 ideas for you to use or adapt. Video projects are a great way to engage younger students for longer stints. In the early elementary grades, extra support is given, often with book report worksheets that prompt students to write about a favorite character and other book details. But in order to save some time for you, we have decided to come up with our own list of questions that should help develop a good book report. See more ideas about teaching, middle school and middle school classroom. The poem must be at least 16 lines long, but does not have to rhyme. Teachertested ideas to help kids respond to their reading with enthusiasm. If you love to read, at some point you will want to share a book you love with others. These fun, handson projects will hold your students accountable for their reading and are sure to motivate even the most reluctant reader. Middle school book report form for any book blessed beyond a doubt. Teach students the important skill of book report writing with this lesson plan. Design a poster or new book cover depicting the climax of the story. Oct 26, 2010 video tape oral book reports and then have the children take turns taking the video home for all to share.
Students can choose who their character is writing to for this activity. Be book report pen pals and share book reports with children in another school. Journal writing is a fabulous way to reinforce your child. After reading an informational book, make a scrapbook about the topics. The overwhelming majority of high school students go on to college these days, and they need to be prepared for the demands of college writing in all of its complexity. To help you integrate black history month into your classroom, we offer a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and that can be adapted to fit grades 68. On the back of the book cover, explain why you are giving the award to the book. This archive offers 36 book report ideas that are sure to keep students interested and engaged. This clever book report is made from ordinary paper bags. Many of the suggestions integrate technology into student presentations. Several years ago, some of my students decided to make booktalk videos in the style of the reading rainbow booktalks. Book trailer project is a digital storytelling activity for middle school or high school students after they finish reading a book. Check out this graphic for lots of ideas on making a book trailer with imovie w video tutorials middle school grades.
Blogger mary blows middle school students tweaked the booktalk format to create talk showstyle videos about their favorite books. Reboot the boring book reports and use these creative and engaging projects to. Book reports need not be boring retellings of stories. Turning in the report serves as proof to the teacher that the student read the book and, hopefully, got something out of it. Elementary school students generally have short attention spans. Book trailer project stepbystep guide english teaching 101. Students love to bring their own video project ideas to life.
This project allows them to read and create a timeline based on the biography of a favorite sports star. For this report you may choose from any of the ideas. Also, downloading videos and saving them outside of the school may be an option. Fiction book report form useful for elementary and middle school students, this blue book report template focuses on plots and characters in fiction books. On one side of the cover, come up with 10 song titles that represent characters, events, or settings in the book. Have you ever tried video book reports, edible book reports, paperless book reports. Less creativebut sometimes very goodwere literal depictions o. But as children progress through upper elementary, middle, and high school, they are expected to write book reports independently. Write a recipe relevant to the topic good for showing causes of an event. Here are 22 creative book report ideas designed to make reading more. The start of your book report provides an opportunity to make a solid introduction to the material and your own personal assessment of the work. Free book report worksheets and printables homeschool. Printables and resources for book reports hip homeschool. Teach your child to read creative book report ideas for every grade and.
See more ideas about teaching reading, book projects and reading projects. This template will map out the information you need to include in your book report. Title the report give the book report a creative title that includes the name of the book. What are some creative book report ideas for middle school. Books live everywhere in my life my classroom, my home office, or by the side of my bed books are everywhere. Booktalks, book trailers, and book teasers scholastic. My only hope is that those middle school students, whose enthusiasm i quashed, found another way to become passionate about literature. Many apps are built to create fun videos that can demonstrate learning.
Students in grades 68 participate in lessons and activities organized around thirteen defining migrations that have formed and transformed african america and the nation. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school. Dec 27, 20 how many middle school readers have you seen who look as engaged as the children in this picture. Sep 29, 2017 no, ifs, ands, or buts, i love to read. Middle school junior high book reports page 1 abcteach. Here are some of our favorite creative video project ideas.
Somewhere in your first paragraph, you should also state the books title and the authors name. So much information can be covered on the 12 panels and it allows students to take a deep dive in a creative way. Lots of great, free web tools and apps let you create flashy video with text, images and existing video. Middle school book report forms we couldnt quite find the perfect printable book report form for my middle schooler, so we created our own. In the book s final chapter, foster reveals that ban the book report grew out of a yearlong pd project in two middle. Although this list is designed for middle school, many of the suggestions will work with both younger and older students. These will work for almost any book and are especially good when students are reading independent book selections. What can help you write book reports efficiently is the list of questions to direct your thinking and writing. If an idea doesnt include enough writing, creative sneaky. Students will read a text lesson that explains the process, work cooperatively to practice steps, and then write a. Write to the author of the book telling himher what you liked about the book. Assigning book reports was slowly creeping up on me as the school year progressed. Videos have a much larger spectrum for learning opportunities than the regular written approach.
Middle school book reportpresentation rubric middle school book reportpresentation rubric rubric for book report which includes presenting an article that is symbolic of a person or thing within the story. Ten great creative book report ideas minds in bloom. The top 100 books that ehs students should read before they leave middle school. Sep 06, 2019 how to choose a good book for a report middle school. Book report ideas 20 ways of looking at the book these activities address multiple intelligences and a range of student ability levels. Arts sanborn central school forestburg, sd 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. Create an interactive timeline capzles is a free resource to create interactive timelines using images, video, audio, and text. Dec 09, 2019 integrating video projects into the classroom can be as simple or complex as you want. In this alternative to the traditional book report, students create book trailers using. How to write a book report is a series of videos giving tips for writing better book reports. Instead of a traditional book report, students will have the opportunity to think. Beyond the book report a list of 35 ways to respond to reading. You may already do this by talking about books with friends.
Check out these video project ideas for elementary and high school students. You will receive a grade for this template and for the report see points next to each item. Reading log and book report form my joy filled life. Create a cereal based on the topic cover a cereal box assemble a time capsule. If you want a nonfiction book about basketball, you might try searching for a particular players name along with middle readers. Rubric for book report which includes presenting an article that is symbolic of a person or thing within the story free rubric builder and assessment tools. 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. If a video is produced by their peers, interest will skyrocket. Some students might want to take it a step further and create a video. Here are a few more ways to integrate videos and literature. Creative video project ideas for students biteable. Draw and color the book cover, and place the book award ribbon on the cover.
Ask students to design a moviestyle trailer that excites their classmates about a novel or a nonfiction book. Students need to take the key idea from the book to create a short video that persuades people to check out a book they have read. Try these 15 creative book projects to spice up your reading program. To help reinforce the habit of regular writing, it is essential to show kids that writing in school can be fun. As boring as they may be, book reports are a valuable part of assessing different skills such as. If youve got lessons plans, videos, activities, or other ideas youd like to.
Challenge students to design a moviestyle trailer that excites their classmates about a mustread novel or nonfiction book. Having conversations about books with adults and children helps to keep me informed about whats new in the literary world. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school students. Comic strip book reports only passionate curiosity. Nov 19, 2019 teaching novels in the middle school classroom.
Instead of a traditional book report, students will have the opportunity to think creatively, share a story with their classmates, and expand their. How to choose a good book for a report middle school. With new digital equipment and ideas, there are different ways through which book reporting can be done in a more captivating manner. Dec 08, 2014 middle ages unit study for middle school living book suggestions along with resources and activity ideas. We have some great resources and helps for book reports. Present the books summary with the analysis of the structure. Students cut out a photocopied image of their subject and glue it in the middle.
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