You tell why you liked or disliked the book, and you support your response with. Cover the outside of the box cover the top hole if desired with. Directions alternate book jacket assignment requirements. These will be erased later and will only be used as reference points.
Cereal box book report students will decorate a real cereal box with the illustrations and information related to the book they read using the directions below. Make a book jacket for either your favorite book or one that you read and thought could be represented better. Yellowjacket ventures 1149 e 34th st brooklyn, ny real estate. Tshirt book report project see other pages for more details refer to rubric to include all elements required. Creating a book dust jacket from scratch youve probably been told never judge a book by its cover. Using construction paper of whatever color you wish, design a book. Explain that he will be designing a new book jacket. You cannot be successful in designing an appropriate cover for a book with. This is because creating a book cover is a lot like creating an advanced book report without giving away too much of the story.
For this book report, you will create a book jacket that tells about the book you have just read. After examining many book covers and dust jackets, students recreate a cover or. Youll notice a lot of our creative book report ideas revolve around food. This book report can be used after completing any fictional novel study. If youre looking for a way to spice up book reports and truly engage students in reading youve come to the right place. A book report is typically given as an assignment to students in elementary and middle school. Click on the file below to download a copy of the character card directions if you misplaced the copy that was sent home. Follow the directions below to complete the jacket and be ready to present it in class on take pride in your work. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Draw and color the book cover, and place the book award ribbon on the cover. How to use the book jacket for a book report use light, small numbers to number the panels on the side that appears to be the outside of the book jacket from 1 to 5. Show students example book jackets from their favorite stories to get them motivated. Follow the directions below to complete the jacket and present it to the class by january 31.
Cut a sheet of oak tag or poster board 11 inches high by 2 feet long use any color. As a book report template, the center image could be a copy of the book cover, and each section expands on key information such as character names, themes, conflict, resolution, etc. Use your best penmanship, add color and pictures, edit for spelling and grammar errors, and pay particular attention to your word choice. Yellowjacket ventures 1149 e 34th st brooklyn, ny real.
Jan 20, 2020 the next piece to start working on is the book summary, which is usually found on the inside flap of book jackets. How to make a book jacket for a book report pen and the pad. Below is a sample of the assembling directions worksheets. When you are finished with the folds, you will have what resembles a book jacket with inside flaps, a spine, and a front and back cover. Therefore there will be two grades for each book report. Each week, education world offers a new idea to help you make over boring book report formats. The book jacket should look like an oversized cover for the book. Finish reading the book before you begin your report. On the left, inside flap, write a detailed description of the main character from the story 2 paragraphs. Does the book jacket provide any interesting details or spark your interest in. Thursday, august 18, 2011 2nd period for this book project, you will create a book jacket about the book you read with ms. The following is a list of book reports that must be completed by your child. Dustjackets, dust covers, book jackets and book wrappers.
Follow these guidelines and examples of a solid written summary. A fun adaptation to this project is the book report cheeseburger. I also will expect all directions to be followed, so a copy of the rubric that will be used to grade the book report has been attached. Font and colors fit the emotional content of the book. Book jacket report directions panel 1 outside cover. Summarize the book into a comic or story aimed for younger students or your classmates. This book report directs students in how to create a book jacket. Look at book jackets in the library so you can get an idea of what a book jacket is. This is a short summary designed to be highly interesting to the reader.
Book jacket book report by schoolday adventures tpt. It is designed to attract the attention of prospective readers and tell them something about the book. Make book jacket works inside of indesign cs4 or later tested through cs6 and creative cloud cc 2019. In this project, each layer of this book report sandwich covers a different element of the bookcharacters, setting, conflict, etc. Book report create a book jacket cover this book report can be used after. It is up to you to select the books and projects you will share with the class.
Helps students identify the plot and narrative structure of a book that they have either. Every written book report will need to follow these guidelines. You tell why you liked or disliked the book, and you support your response with examples from the book. The first thing you will notice about the summer reading project.
Esol summer reading book jacket project the illustrated man by ray bradbury mr. I have only shown the first step and the last step of the directions in the sample below. Then design a cover of the book by illustrating one of the events in the book. After all, the ending may surprise you and you dont want incomplete information in your project. Write something about the main character of the book. You will be using materials provided by your teacher to fold and create a book jacket. On one side of the cover, come up with 10 song titles that represent characters, events, or settings in the book. The other part is an oral presentation that you will do in front of the class. Find out how to make this rubric interactive book jacket report.
Definition of book jacket from the collins english dictionary. Take a minute to think about the book jacket designs that you have seen. Reading select a just right fiction chapter book to read on your own at home. The front cover should have the title, author and illustrator of the book as well as an illustration of the story.
Look at at least five examples of book jackets before beginning this project. From the left side, measure in 4 inches and place a light pencil mark. How to design a book cover making book jackets for school projects. Please try again later, or report it to our customer service team. Students fill out a form answering basic questions about the book they were assigned to read. Free book jacket layout template for diy selfpublishers by joel friedlander on december 15, 2010 19 comments one of the most challenging tasks for a doityourself selfpublisher is laying out a dust jacket for a hardcover book. The end result of book report alternatives, such as the one explored in this lesson plan, is that the activities whet the interest of students in exploring new directions and in responding with greater depth to the books they read mitchell 92. Discuss with your child how the book jacket is used to entice the reader and give information about what the book is about.
Newbery book report book jacket mill valley school. Findings, suggestions and instructions for their preservation, pros and cons of retention. Organizing complete the given graphic organizer and submit to your teacher no later than friday, february 1st. I expect a lot of time, effort, and hard work to be put into these reports, not for them to be completed sloppily in one night. The document includes instructions for students to create a book jacket that tells about the book they have read, highlighting the story elements such as setting, characters, conflicts, climax, and resolution.
For this project, you will create a book jacket about the book you have read. Use your best penmanship, add color and pictures, edit for spelling and grammar errors, and pay. Front cover book title creative design authors first and last name cover illustration please make a copy of the template for your own use. Read the book this is an obvious, but very important, first step.
Your personal response to the story is written in a welldeveloped paragraph. See the sandwich and pizza options below and check out this blog for more delicious ideas 4. Use a piece of white or light colored paper to cover the front of your cereal box. This is because creating a book cover is a lot like creating an advanced book report without giving away too much. Remember to refer back to the example organizer completed in class. My favorite part is the character ingredient list and the special prize. Students pick a fictional book and design a cereal based on it.
On the back of the book cover, explain why you are giving the award to the book. The second region of the book is devoted to the practical implementation of the principles. On the cover of the jacket, write the title of the book, author, and illustrator. Your task is to create an alternate book jacket to share with the class. Students must include the following on their hatchet book jacket.
This set of teaching resources includes 3 pages of detailed assembling directions on how to assemble this main character body book report project. Book report template write the book you should write. Below are the instructions for each part of the report. You will probably want to create the cover before gluing it on your box. All papers from this agency should be properly referenced. By looking at and reading a dust jacket you can find a lot of information about the book in a condensed format. This book report should be done after completing reading hatchet. A dust jacket is the paper covering on a hardback book. Name about write this in your designed to be the publishing company.
Beatties classroom this project would be perfect for a book tasting in your classroom. Another idea that works well for both nonfiction and fiction book reports. Enjoy some free book report printables from classroom doodles. Come up with 5 areas of his or her personality to grade. Book cover book report students will recreate a book cover or book jacket for a book in the fantasy genre. Rising seventh grade summer book report for this book report, you will create a book jacket that tells about the book you have just read. Jun 8, 20 this template allows students to create a book jacket for their book report. Students will creat a new book jacket for their book free rubric builder and assessment tools. The front of the shirt should be a replica of the book. However, many people will stop and look at a book in a bookstore, because it has a welldesigned, attractive dust jacket.
Book jacket report for this project you must choose a just right book of your choice to read at home and then create a book jacket to accompany it. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates tpts content guidelines. Late reports will be deducted a letter grade for each day not handed in. Because the intention is still to capture your readers attention, this summary should sound a little different from a book report summary and give less of the plot away. Category 4 3 2 1 points earned front cover includes an illustration, title of the book, and authors name. Creating a childhood for a character students explore familiar literary characters, usually first encountered as adults, but whose childhood stories are only told later. Online writing service includes the research material as well, book jacket book report with directions but these services are for assistance purposes only.
Turning in the report serves as proof to the teacher that the student read the book and, hopefully, got something out of it. Using construction paper of whatever color you wish, design a book jacket that will be folded like the picture above. Not your grandma s book report harpursville middle school. In this guide, we will describe in details how to write a book report college level. Write on the shirt, add pictures, glue things onto it that represent the book. Book jacket report red bank borough public schools. Below are the components your book jacket must have. Your written book report may either be typed or handwritten. Cereal box book report packet home sankofa freedom. Create a book jacket worksheet is it begins by setting a purpose. Write a complete sentence describing the main idea for each chapter in your book.
Students love this creative cereal box book report and it is a great way to recyclereuse cereal boxes too. After reading your book please follow the directions to complete the book jacket. Write a news article about an important event from the book. Design a book jacket which will be folded like the picture above. You will be given the paper needed for the book jacket in school. Use light, small numbers to number the panels on the side that appears to be the outside of the book jacket from 1 to 5. Each student presents their book report in the shape of food. Free book jacket layout template for diy selfpublishers.
Using a book from your home as an example, talk about what is included on the front cover, such as an image, the title of the book, the author and illustrators name. Following directions worksheets with multiple step and level options. Inside front cover flap write interesting information about the story which will make readers want to open the cover and keep reading. While your book project shouldnt just list complaints about the book, your teacher will probably appreciate the thought you put into your opinion. Think about a particular scene that you would like to depict on the front cover.
Design a cover for the outside of your book jacket that includes the title of the book, the authors name, and your name. Need a fun and creative way for your students to do a book report. Book report project directions dust jacket directions description a dust jacket is the paper covering on a hardback book. On the cover include an illustration, the title, the author, and your name. Remember that you dont have to enjoy a book to do a good report on it. Write about the decisions you would make if you were the main character in the book. The students name should be on the back of the spine. To make the copy, click on file, then select make a copy thank you and i hope it works well for your class. Your response focuses on the main character, or the setting, or the plot. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Students then create childhoods for adult characters from books of their choice. Keep reading to learn about the basic steps needed for completing college book report projects. Follow the directions below to complete the jacket and be ready to. You may use a computer or create your book jacket by hand or use a combination of both your cover illustration, however, must be drawn.
In this case they are asked to advertise a book that you enjoyed during summer. Cut an oval hole in the top and a peephole in the end of the box. Cereal box book report packet sankofa freedom academy. If you do not use adobe indesign, make book jacket is not the solution for you. Students are engaged when there is a real world connection to their assignments. On the right, inside flap, write a paragraph telling about the author of the book and include a picture. This template allows students to create a book jacket for. This year, you will be expected to read and do projects for six if you books in fourth grade and eight books in fifth grade. In an effort to continually promote literacy and to develop a love of reading, your child will participate in a monthly book report program. Book jacket definition and meaning collins english.
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