Book Project Choices
Due:
ABC Topic Book
Write the title of your book at the top of a sheet of paper and the letters of
the alphabet, A to Z, down the left side. Think of an important fact or event
that took place in your book for each letter of the alphabet. Using several
pages, create an alphabet book, writing out the key events for each letter
and include illustrations. Bind the pages together like a book with a stapler.
Facts in the Mail
Think back to the setting or “where” in the book you have read. Imagine
that you are writing a letter home to your parents or friends from this
location. Remember to include facts as observations in your letter. For
example, “I just stepped on the moon’s surface with my new sneakers. My
footprints will be here forever because there is no wind on the moon!” Be
sure to use descriptive language in your letter.
Travel Brochure
Think about brochures you have seen before. Brochures are designed to
capture the interest of the reader about a certain topic, event, or place. To
create your own brochure, take a piece of construction paper and fold each
edge toward the middle to make three sections. Create an eye-pleasing
cover with a catchy title. Then create a page with interesting facts. Create
another page that highlights a particular part of the book you read such as
characteristics of the characters or major events that took place. Fill the
brochure with important details from your book and be sure to use photos,
drawings, and diagrams.
Getting
Mathematical
Math can be utilized in any subject matter! Some examples include the size
of the planets, the life span of different animals, timelines, sport statistics,
and so on. Create 15-20 math-related facts about your book and put each
on a fact card. For each fact, come up with a math word problem. You can
write the answer to the math problem on the back of each of your fact
cards.
Fun Fact Cards
You are going to create 4-5 fact cards about an important person or event
that took place in your book. On one side of the paper, draw a picture or
diagram of your chosen person/event. Fill in the label underneath. Then,
write facts on the other half of the paper. When finished, cut the sheet in
half and mount the two halves back to back on construction paper, trimming
the paper around the card after it has been pasted on. The result should
look like a trading card or baseball card.
Compare It
Create a Venn diagram. In this diagram, you are going to be comparing two
topics that are discussed within your book. This could include comparing
two different characters, settings, or events that occurred. On the left side
of the Venn diagram, you are going to write down key information about the
first subject you chose. On the right side of the Venn diagram, you are
going to write down various information about the second subject you
chose. The middle portion of the Venn diagram is for information that both
subjects have in common.
Just the Facts
What important information did you learn about in your book? What does
the reader need to know in order to read this book as well? Create 3-5
encyclopedia pages covering various topics you read about in your book
and write important facts about each. Encyclopedia pages can include
information on a certain place within the book, various animals and wildlife,
or major events that took place. Include an illustration for each. When
finished, arrange the encyclopedia pages in alphabetical order and bind
them together like a book.
Where in the
World?
Sometimes the characters in your book take an incredible journey! For this
activity, you are going to take a world map and label the different
destinations people went to. You will create a small flag (a rectangular
piece of paper) and place it in the various locations people traveled to,
labeling the flag with the event that took place. Try to pin as many event
flags to the map as possible.
Wear it Out
In this activity, you will need a plain paper grocery bag. With this, you are
going to create a wearable vest, cutting out holes for arms and a head and
cutting down the middle of the bag to make a vest. Write the title of your
book on the front of your vest. The rest of the vest can be decorated as you
see fit. This includes illustrations, facts, and key questions from the book
that can be answered on a different part of the vest. You may also choose
to include real life objects to your vest such as fake gold coins for a book
about pirates.
Cereal Box
Reports
What big events occurred in the book you read? Create a cereal box
display that shows the reader what exciting adventures took place in your
book. Trace the four upright sides of a cereal box on a large sheet of
drawing paper and cut it out. On the drawing sheet, label one of the large
sides of the cereal box with the name of your book and a diagram about it.
Then decorate the remaining sides with illustrations, facts, key vocabulary,
diagrams, timelines, and so on. When finished decorating the drawing
paper, glue the sheets to the sides of the cereal box to display the
information.
Teaching Toys
You will create a teaching toy that represents the book you read.
Brainstorm some ideas of a toy you could create that is related to a
character you read about, a place, or an event. Using blank construction
paper, design or plan out what you are going to make for a teaching toy.
This will include a materials list, a diagram, and an explanation of how the
toy that you have chosen to make will be a “teaching toy” and how it relates
to your book.
*Bonus: You will receive extra credit if you actually make the toy along with
creating the design plans.