ALTERNATIVE IDEAS TO THE “TRADITIONAL” BOOK REPORT
Write a review of the book that might appear in a class newspaper to tell your classmates why they might want to read this book too. You should rank the book from one to five stars.
Record a TV commercial for the book.
Create a mobile that introduces the characters, setting, plot, theme, main idea, and several important parts to the story. Be prepared to explain your mobile!
Make an iMovie for your book and bring it in to share with the class.
Make a travel poster describing the location of the book‘s action.
Write a letter to the author.
Tell what way this book has added to your life. What has it taught you? Did you discover anything about yourself or other people by reading this book? Be specific!
Write a character analysis of the main character in the story.
Write an essay explaining why you would or wouldn’t like to live in the world portrayed in your book.
Create a puppet of the main character and write a character analysis of him or her.
Math Practice
Students must bring $4.00 with them on the first day to cover the cost of the purchase of an 8 pocket folder for school.
1:1 CHROMEBOOKS ARE A WELCOME EDITION FOR GRADES 5 TO 8 THIS YEAR. THESE CHROMEBOOKS WILL BE STORED IN THE CLASSROOM AND STUDENTS WILL TRAVEL WITH THEM TO THEIR DIFFERENT CLASSES.