Book Report and Parcc Testing

Hi! 

First, I wanted to remind you that tomorrow is the first day of Parcc testing. Our class will be taking the test during the first morning session which begins at 8:45 and ends at 10:00. This does not leave us much time to have a big snack before testing so please be sure that your child eats a big breakfast. We will have our usual snack at 10:00, but lunch will not happen until 12:45 due to other classes that are testing. This will feel very late for the kids who are used to lunch at 11:15 so feel free to send a little extra for the 10 snack and they can munch if they need to. Please send in your child's book report book tomorrow. They may have time to read when they finish testing.

Second, below you will find a list of ideas that are options for student book reports. Please help your child select a project that makes sense with the book they are reading. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. 

Book Report Ideas and Guidelines (Also posted on Homework Tab)

There are 2 main components to your book report.

1. You will be writing a complete summary of your book with a beginning, middle, and end. You should include all main events, problem and solution. Characters and setting should be included. You may want to use the graphic organizer from the book talks, but remember unlike the book talk this be a complete summary.
2. You will be choosing an idea to visually represent your book. I have included a list of ideas below.

1. Write a children’s picture book based on the Newbery Book you read. Include the main ideas and characters in your book as well as the problem and solution. Your book must contain colorful, detailed illustrations and short text accompanying each. You may use your computer to develop your final copy.
2. Make a scrap-book. The scrap-book should tell the “story” through photos, journal entries, and mementos.
3. Create a board game based on your book. You must include the names and descriptions of all main characters, the setting, problem and solution. You may present the information however you like, but the game must include a description of the rules and HOW the game is played. All pieces must be included so that the game could actually be played in class.
4. Create a newspaper based on your novel. The title should be something relevant to the book. There should be letters to the editor about events in the story, classified ads, advertisements, weather report, articles, etc…
5. Book-in-a-Box. Neatly decorate the outside of a box and label it with the title, author, illustrator, and decorate it with illustrations representing something from the book. Inside the box you must include 10 - 20 objects that represent characters, setting, problem, and solution from the story. Each item has to have an index card attached that explains in detail why the object was included.
6. Your own idea. Do you have an idea for a project that is not on this list? Would you like to find a way to integrate more technology or creativity? Does your book lend itself to a different type of project? If you would like to develop your own idea you must find a time to meet with Ms. Moores to describe your idea and why you would like to do it.