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The 5th grade CCSS of finding more than one main idea & summarizing is open to all sorts of interpretation. It was good, but HARD. I am beyond thrilled to be returning to the familiar strategy you mention, and even more thrilled to see your example with Among the Hidden!
There are a lot of different things that make up a good summary - some things that should be included in a summary, and some things that should not be included. I've found that 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students struggle most with these aspects of summarizing fiction and informational texts: Summaries should only include information from the passage
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- Concrete Found Poem
- Graphic Novel
- Book Snaps
- Diary Entry
- Character To-Do List
- Mint Tin Book Report
- Fictional Yearbook Entries
- Book Report Cake
- Current Events Comparison
- Sandwich Book Report
This clever activityis basically a shape poem made up of words, phrases, and whole sentences found in the books students read. The words come together to create an image that represents something from the story.
Have students rewrite the book they are reading, or a chapter of their book, as a graphic novel. Set parameters for the assignment such as including six scenes from the story, three characters, details about the setting, etc. And, of course, include detailed illustrations to accompany the story.
Book Snapsare a way for students to visually show how they are reacting to, processing, and/or connecting with a text. First, students snap a picture of a page in the book they are reading. Then, they add comments, images, highlights, and more.
Have your students place themselves in the shoes of one of the characters from their book and write a first-person diary entry of a critical moment from the story. Ask them to choose a moment in the story where the character has plenty of interaction and emotion to share in a diary entry.
This fun activity is an off-the-beaten-path way to dive deep into character analysis. Get inside the head of the main character in a book and write a to-do list that they might write. Use actual information from the text, but also make inferences into what that character may wish to accomplish.
There are so many super-creative, open-ended projects you can use mint tins for. This teacher bloggerdescribes the process of creating book reports using them. There’s even a free template for cards that fit inside.
Ask your students to create a yearbook based on the characters and setting in the book. What do they look like? Cut out magazine pictures to give a good visual image for their school picture. What kind of superlative might they get? Best looking? Class clown? What clubs would they be in or lead? Did they win any awards? It should be obvious from th...
This project would be perfect for a book tasting in your classroom! Each student presents their book report in the shape of food. See the sandwich and pizza options above and check out this blogfor more delicious ideas.
Have students locate three to five current events articles a character in their book might be interested in. After they’ve found the articles, have them explain why the character would find them interesting and how they relate to the book. Learning about how current events affect time, place, and people is critical to helping develop opinions about...
Yum! You’ll notice a lot of our creative book report ideas revolve around food. In this oldie but goodie, each layer of this book report sandwich covers a different element of the book—characters, setting, conflict, etc. A fun adaptation of this project is the book report cheeseburger.
Write better book reports using the tips, examples, and outlines presented here. This resource covers three types of effective book reports: plot summaries, character analyses, and theme analyses. It also features a specific book report example for students.
1. Make a new book jacket; write a summary of the story for inside of your book jacket. 2. Make a Venn Diagram showing the similarities and differences between the Protagonist and Antagonist....
Mar 4, 2024 · Make Book Reports Fun for 5th Grade Students. 13 Creative Book Report Ideas for 5th Graders. 1. Interview the Main Characters. 2. Film a Movie Trailer for the Book. 3. Write an Alternative Ending. 4. Explore Different Characters' Viewpoints. 5. Curate a Main Character Scrapbook. 6. Storytelling Through a Podcast. 7.
Today, let's talk about what it means to be objective (and how difficult that is!) when writing a summary. When you're summarizing a text, leave your opinions out—save them for analysis! When you summarize a text, do your best to leave judgment behind.
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