That reading project can be a real drag on your timebut dont despair. Sample student technology projects for using chromebooks in middle school. I usually assign the project in the last quarter of the school year, as the process of researching, planning, writing and constructing the book gives students a chance to practice many of the. The description of the project itself is straightforward. Book trailer project stepbystep guide english teaching 101. She loves science, galaxy girl comic books, and her two rescue dogs. Click on the online databases link on the seaford middle school library website. Middle school 393 brook avenue bay shore, ny 11706 6319681210 fax 6319682342 email info. Hope is a likable and inspiring kid who never gives up. A week is a suggested time frame for finding a book and having it approved. Apr 20, 2020 a far cry from boring book reports, here are book projects that students can do to share what theyve read. Outline the story, then use the outline to expand into paragraphs.
The classic book report isnt the only way to think about books. Turn them into creative projects complete with artwork, technology applications, acting or writing with a creative twist. She loves swimming, galaxy girl comic books, and her two rescue dogs. This is why i leaned toward book projects instead of traditional. For this required reading you will create a childrens picture book based on a novel of your choice. The basics youll want to include a list and brief descriptions of the main characters and some of the supporting characters. He is misunderstoof artist that is on a mission to break every single rule in the hillsvillage middle school code of conduct jules rafes mother, she is very caring. I knew that i needed a book that would keep the students on the edge of their seats, so the phantom toolbooth fit the bill. Make your reading project sizzle with these hot ideas.
Each child rewrites the story, and divides into 8 parts. Many of the suggestions integrate technology into student presentations. 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. Book trailer project is a digital storytelling activity for middle school or high school students after they finish reading a book. Choose 1520 alphabet books to help give your students examples of how they work around themes. Independent book projects scroll down to the bottom to download report outlines possible projects please check you childs book selections to make sure youre okay with hisher choice newbery award. Hope believes its always a good day to champion a cause, defend an underdog, and save the future. There are ways to finish your project that will show your enthusiasm and make your teacher sit up and take notice. Better than book reports, these ideas will have your students think more complexly about the characters, themes, nuances, and connections of the books. Make sure you include your home or school address in the letter. A fun adaptation to this project is the book report cheeseburger. Book reports help teachers gauge a students understanding after reading the book. Fifty alternatives to the book report teaching ideas ncte. Completing your book project for middle school doesnt have to be a chore, make it interesting and fun.
This project allows them to read and create a timeline based on the biography of a favorite sports star. You must complete all of the checkpoint packets before you can receive credit for your final project. These work best with large thematic ideas that give students the ability to maneuver, like a collage representing slavery, the 1920s, or an entire story. The process of approving students book selections will run. Nov 19, 2019 teaching novels in the middle school classroom. Your name, date, period, and book project number number listed on project page are included. The following is a list of important dates relating to this project. This project would be perfect for a book tasting in your classroom. Write a summary of the book 1st paragraph write about the setting, where the story takes place, usually time and place. On the back of the book cover, explain why you are giving the award to the book.
Middle school independent reading projects for student. Britannica encyclopedia online school edition and world book online may also be helpful online databases to use for this research project. If your class does not have an assigned day to visit the school library, you may want to schedule a time. Independent reading final project options directions. You will receive a grade for this template and for the report see points next to each item. Youll find a variety of ideas ranging from essaybased projects to artistic projects to technology. In middle school, students are encouraged to read storybooks and novels. My only hope is that those middle school students, whose enthusiasm i quashed, found another way to become passionate about literature. Project middle school by debbie rigaudalyssa milano. This project must be completed outside of school, however you may use ssr time to read your chosen book. Nonfiction book report menu by language arts for middle. Ditch the book report and try these book project ideas instead. This activity is followed by an assignment to prepare a book report amplifying certain aspects of the book in a few lines. Images can be hand drawn, printed, or clipped from a magazine or newspaper.
This is actually the last project we did at the end of the school year last year. Shes 11 years old, and she wants to be an astrophysicist. Viewing and playing sports is a favorite past time for many middle school students. As you read the book, fill in the sections for this template. However, you must focus your writing on specific details from the book and you should use language that is appropriate for a school assignment. The comic book project is a worldrenowned literacy initiative that engages young people in the process of planning, writing, designing, and publishing original comic books. It provides a selection of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, each with varying possible points. Book reports need not be boring retellings of stories. Middle school independent reading projects for studentselected books. Older children can put it on the computer filling the unused part with a square for later illustrations.
Illustrate a scene or character from the book on a tshirt. These project ideas are also found in the novel study for touching spirit bear. Students research a person from history, or a character in a book they are reading, and summarize their findings in the form of a trading card. Discuss what conflictproblem the main character faces in the story. See more ideas about teaching, middle school and middle school classroom.
Characters rafe knatchdorian rafe is a brand new middle schooler. If you would like to assign your middleschool students a book report project, but you want them to have choices in how they present their learning, try out this tgi nonfictions menu. In this project, each layer of this book report sandwich covers a different element of the book characters, setting, conflict, etc. But though hope seems super strong on the outside, theres another side of her, too. The high schools video lab is available during 9th period if you would like to use school resources to make your video. See more ideas about book projects, teaching reading and 4th grade reading. Ways to respond to literature using new york times models a list of alternatives to traditional book analysis. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school. This template will map out the information you need to include in your book report. This is a test grade, so make sure to do your best work and to check the rubric often. Make this into a little book of 3 folded pages, stapled in the middle outside paper is for title of book. Take a look at these nine ideas ways to light your creative spark and burn through that project in no time.
During my eight years in the classroom, i ruined at least two amazing literary works by assigning horrifically dull reading projects. Fiction upper elemmiddle school printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Free 8 great final projects for any novel study middle. Your final project will be presented on january 29th or 30th. Check out these ideas you can try in a middle school classroom. Shes just a regular girl trying to survive middle school. Fun language arts projects for middle school synonym.
We will draw names on january 29th to see what order projects will be presented to the class. Instead of sticking to traditional tests, papers and book reports, teachers can provide. Write a short summary of the scene and explain why it is important to the story. Tween fitting in, sticking out, and finding yourself.
When we were finishing up in the last few weeks of school, i knew. Readers choice if none of these projects is a good fit for you, you may propose a project that uses your unique talents to demonstrate your understanding of. Since 2001, cbp has engaged more than 250,000 learners in a creative process leading to academic achievement, social awareness, and community development. 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. This first book starts with the beginning of sixth grade, and hopes bff sam made some new friends over the summer. 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. Fiction upper elemmiddle school book report i abcteach. Although this list is designed for middle school, many of the suggestions will work with both younger and older students. Three book projects for middle school students, two novels and one nonfiction.