There are many, many great ways for students to respond to literature. Heres a list of surefire selections for students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Lessons are submitted by teachers and artists across the world. My departure from classroom study has helped me grow into a middle school, school individual who has developed the ability to set goals and report on for path to achieving them. Middle years offers practical ideas to improve school success, strengthen the home and school partnership, enhance parenting skills, strengthen family life, understand middle schoolers behavior, and build positive character traits. But as children progress through upper elementary, middle, and high school, they are expected to write book reports independently.
During my eight years in the classroom, i ruined at least two amazing literary works by assigning horrifically dull reading projects. To prepare for this project, students first describe the beginning, middle, and. Book reports for middle school book reports for high school. 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. Summer middle school book report format on a separate sheet of paper, write a summary of the book based on the following events. Although this list is designed for middle school, many of the suggestions will work with both younger and older students. The road map will show important events from a particular period in history covered in your book in sequential order. See whats streaming, limit strong violence or language, and find picks your kids will love with common sense media plus. Write a poem or a short piece of prose about a parade. The lion, witch, and the wardrobe, or the true confessions of charlotte doyle. Book report ideas i have the students complete one a month except sept. My only hope is that those middle school students, whose enthusiasm i quashed, found another way to become passionate about literature. Editorials, fliers, essays, speeches, as well as textbooks written as argument or explanation, book reports, research papers and. But education worlds principal files team offers some great ideas for school wide events that are sure to draw parents in large numbers.
To get your free writing prompts for middle school and beyond, just submit your email here. If its nonfiction, they can plunge into a subject that fascinates them or learn a lot about something theyve never heard of before. Grades 23 book report format and template printable ideas science fiction book report easier. The book report activity is meant to polish up the analyzing and creative senses in students and hence a must done. The calendar might identify the third week in november as childrens book week, but for most teachers always on the lookout for new ideas to promote literacy every week is book week. Incorporating anything that shows your knowledge of the book s themes, characters, settings, or other important elements are acceptable, which gives you a lot of room for creativity. This teacher blogger describes the process of creating book reports and using them. I have created this list of thanksgiving and november writing prompts and ideas for elementary school teachers and students. Overview there will be four different components to this project. 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.
Journal writing is a fabulous way to reinforce your child. For this report you will create a timeline in the shape of a road map. See more ideas about teaching reading, book projects and reading projects. Oct 26, 2010 make a collage representing some event or part of your book. Freebie monthly book report projects by upperelexplorer. 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. For this report you may choose from any of the ideas listed on the following pages. 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, december they have to. A book report form to help middle school students organize their thoughts and evaluate a work of fiction. Freebie these are book report projects i have made to cover different genres. After reading the book, they use an interactive tool to create a new cover for it. Fiction upper elemmiddle school printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Sep, 2016 the book reports i have enjoyed the most over the years are ones that originally reinterpret the book read.
Beyond the book report a list of 35 ways to respond to reading. Carnivals help children bond as well as collect funds for the school. There are so many super creative, openended projects you can use mint tins for. Fiction upper elem middle school printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Nonfiction project snow hill middle schools sixth grade. Throughout the book, the author, eliezer wiesel is moved through several treacherous concentration camps, including auschwitz, buchenwald and buna. Less creativebut sometimes very goodwere literal depictions o. Nov 19, 2019 teaching novels in the middle school classroom. Each engaging project includes a student handout explaining what to do and a grading rubri. Lessons are now categorized by grade level, subject, integration, art period, artist, and medium. Popular middle school books meet your next favorite book.
Freebie monthly book report projects by upperelexplorer tpt. But education worlds principal files team offers some great ideas for schoolwide events that are sure to draw parents in large numbers. For even more ideas, check out our essential books guide and 50 books all kids should read before theyre 12. This week, education world presents a sequel to its popular better book reports 25 ideas article. Students select a book to read based only on its cover art. Education world offers five new lessons for a week of reading fun. Talk of fun plus profit and a carnival is all we can think of. Any day of the school year is a great day for a special event.
This is a book project packet intended for a readingenglish language arts class. In october, i have them complete a mystery book report mobile or poster, in november, a research factual book report about a native american. Paper must be typed, doublespaced, 12 font, times new roman, one inch margins. My students, for example, did projects like painting a picture of the book. Fun writing prompts for middle schoolers middle school writing skills are essential to building a solid educational foundation in children. Thanksgiving, or thanksgiving day, is a traditional north american holiday, which is a form of harvest festival. More than 30 events to add to your school calendar. These will work for almost any book and are especially good when students are reading independent book selections. Try these 15 creative book projects to spice up your reading program. Turn them into creative projects complete with artwork, technology applications, acting or writing. Sims comes to a better book report, many middle, 100 handson activities. 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.
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. The book reports i have enjoyed the most over the years are ones that originally reinterpret the book read. 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. Below, you will find a list of general november writing topics and a list of specific calendar dates for november which contain creative writing ideas related to that particular date in november. But a college level book report should be so much more than that. See the help page for details about how to read pdf files. Students explore book covers of a variety of books then create a new cover for a book they have read. In an effort to continually promote literacy and to develop a love of reading, your child will participate in a monthly book report program. Some of the project will be completed at home and other parts will be completed at school. Choose any topic from your book and write a 12 page research report on it. To help reinforce the habit of regular writing, it is essential to show kids that writing in school can be fun. Draw a classroom mural depicting a major scenes from the book. Book reports ideas, forms, format, printables, writing, and.
Printable book report forms elementary inspired by family. I also like bnute productions blogs book report form. Are you ready for 25 more practical book report ideas. Each issue is a pdf file that you can download and read. Book report projects for any book distance learning. General book report format and template printable ideas general book report. Besides, if wellplanned and executed they make for some interesting fun. Editorials, fliers, essays, speeches, as well as textbooks written as argument or explanation, book reports, research papers and scientific debate chambliss. Ten great creative book report ideas minds in bloom. Theres even a free template for cards that fit inside. Slavery and civil war unit study a literature and projectbased unit study. Book reports for middle school students the quay house. After reading an informational book, make a scrapbook about the topics.
We designed our creative writing prompts for grades 48, but the powerpoint is completely editable, so feel free to make changes or adaptations based on your own group of students. Book reports ideas, forms, format, printables, writing. What are some creative book report ideas for middle school. A quick web search will reveal that there are many ideas out there for creative book reports, but they are not all good ideas. Historical fiction, informational text, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, biography, folktales, poetry and realistic fiction. Heres a list of seasonal arts, crafts, activities, ideas and more for the month of november. If the book is rich in setting, then asking them to illustrate where the story takes place can also be revealing. In my last post i described 10 ways to cultivate a love of reading in kids.
If its fiction, students can dissect plot, theme, and characters. In elementary and middle school, you might have written tons of book reports that were simple summaries of the book you read. A teachers time is valuable, so all of my book report projects include a 5 page bulletin board display banner. Just click on the submit a lesson link here or in the side column. The yearend school carnival is one such event that gives children a whole lot of opportunity to explore their potential. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school students. Students draw scenes from a selected part of the bookperhaps a scene that represents the beginning, middle and end if youre working on understanding chronology. See more ideas about teaching, middle school and middle school classroom. This book report format is an excellent way to introduce junior and senior high school students to the type of book report they will be asked to. This book is a valuable resource for middle school teachers who want to use significant social issues such as race, class, and poverty to invigorate their teaching of literacy and communication skills. Page 1 of 2 hialeah gardens high school suggested secondary creative book report ideas 1.
The date and whereabouts of the first thanksgiving celebration is a topic of modest. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school. You will not need to go shopping after school for art supplies and materials to complete these fun book report projects. Completing your book project for middle school doesnt have to be a chore, make it interesting and fun. Final report this format is in high school accountability reports can use for secondary schools. These fun, handson projects will hold your students accountable for their reading and are sure to motivate even the most reluctant reader. Memoir night starts out in sighet, czechoslovakia, 1941, the beginning of world war ii. Here are 22 creative book report ideas designed to make reading more meaningful.
Middle school junior high book reports page 1 abcteach. Dec 27, 20 how many middle school readers have you seen who look as engaged as the children in this picture. Banned books week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Greek mythology character cubes illustrate greek myths with this 3d display.
Dec 08, 2014 middle ages unit study for middle school living book suggestions along with resources and activity ideas. When kids find titles that are engaging, interesting, and thoughtprovoking, theyre hooked. The basics youll want to include a list and brief descriptions of the main characters and some of the supporting characters. I hope that these display banners help save you time in decorating your classroom bulletin board displays that feature your students book report projects the majority of my book report projects also contain thematic bulletin board accent pieces. This book is unique do not use the word unique anywhere in the report. The following is a list of book reports that must be completed by your child. Make a collage representing some event or part of your book. Many of the suggestions integrate technology into student presentations. Book reports need not be boring retellings of stories. Late reports will be deducted a letter grade for each day not handed in. Include a one paragraph explanation as to how it applies to your book not in the paper itselfon your title page.
Teachertested ideas to help kids respond to their reading with enthusiasm. All of eighth graders will need to the school in burbank middle school because the program. Please follow this five paragraph format for your book report. Games, food, vibrancy, and high spirits, thats what makes a school carnival such a hot favorite among both parents and children. This project requires students to choose from 1 of 5 middle school level books maniac magee, phantom tollbooth, number the stars, chronicles of narnia. What can help you write book reports efficiently is the list of questions to direct your thinking and writing. 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 you were going to write a novel, what would it be about. A year of special school events getting parents involved is no easy task.