Change for Charities
Parents,
Students have done an outstanding job on their book reports
this year. For our last book report, students will work on a project
called “Change for Charities.” Students will be asked to read a book of
their choice and present an oral presentation of that book to the class.
We are also asking that they come to school dressed up as a character
from their book. At this time, students will only present their
presentations to the class.
After their initial book report presentations, students will then
research various charities and select one charity to represent their
homeroom class. In June, students come to school dressed up as the
same book character for their book report and present their book to
the school. Other classes will come in and drop change in their
buckets for each presentation.
Next, as a school we will vote on the charity we would like to
donate the change all of the 5th grade students have collected. We will
generously make a donation as a school to a charity in need.
Important Dates:
*Book Report Due Date: May 28th (This is graded!)
*Change for Charities Event: June 4th (This is when we present our
projects to the school for “change.”) *Please note this is subject to
change b/c of SOL testing*
Thank you for your support,
Miss Carey & Mrs. Davis 
Oral Presentation Guidelines for Change for Charities
1. Start with a fun, exciting introduction to the book. One that will catch our
attention!
2. Tell us the title and author of the book.
3. Tell us what the book is about, include the setting and brief summary of the
book, but don’t tell us the ending of the story. You want to make us interested
and want to read the book!!
4. Describe the main characters of the book, and explain why you chose that
character to dress like.
5. Mention where we can find the book (the location), if we want to read it.
6. Listen and be respectful of all presentations!
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YOU WILL RECEIVE 40 POINTS FOR DRESSING UP AS A CHARACTER
FROM THE STORY! You may use props to help add to your character! For a
TOTAL OF 100 POINTS!
Additional information and tips for the oral book reports
1. Students may jot down helpful information on 3x5 cards.
*Introduction
*Title and author
*What is the book about?
*Describe the important characters and why you chose to
dress like that character.
*Where we can find the book.
2. Students will wear their costumes to school. We will be presenting their
book reports first thing in the morning. They will need to bring a change of
clothes to change into after, if their costume is not of appropriate dress code.
3. Props such as toy knives, swords, or guns are not allowed.
4. Have your child practice giving an oral report to the family.
5. The report is due on Tuesday, May 27th
Dress Up Oral Book Report Rubric
Name _____________________ Book__________________
____/10 GREAT introduction to book ____/10 Title and author
____/10 Summary of book
____/10 Location of book
____/10 Explain main character & why you chose them to be
____/10 Listening & Respectfulness of others
____/40 Dressing as character/ Props for Character
FINAL GRADE
______/100% _______
------------------------------------------------Please cut off and return by Friday.
I read and understand the requirements of the Dress Up Oral Book Report.
Child’s Signature_____________________________________________
Parent’s Signature___________________________________________
Change for Charities Research Project
Directions: Create a keynote highlighting the important information about your group’s
charity. Be creative as you can!
1.
Introduction: Introduce your group members and name of charity creatively. (10
points)
_______ Points earned
2. What is it? Describe what the charity’s vision is and any goals they may have. (15
points)
_______ Points earned
3. Where is it? Discuss where the charity is located and the areas they support. (15
points)
_______ Points earned
4. Why is it important? Describe the importance of your charity, who they help, and
share any pictures or personal stories shared on the
website. (20 points)
_______ Points earned
5.
Other Interesting Facts (10 points)
_______ Points earned
6. Closing: Creatively convince the audience to vote for your charity. (15 points)
_______ Points earned
Timeline for Change for Charities
Book Reports
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Check Out book April 13th-16th
Read ½ of book by April 30th
Finish book by May 15th
Work on Oral presentation and dress up materials for
characters from May 18th-22nd
Present Book Reports May 28th
Research Projects: (In Class)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Gather information about your charity May 26th-27th
Create a Powerpoint & Video with your information
about your charity May 28th-May 29th
Practice your presentations June 1st
Present your charity to the class on June 2nd and take
a vote on which charity should represent our
homeroom
Dress up as your book character and come to school
ready to present a summary of your book to other
students to earn change! June 4th
I am on this page number______ in my book. At this point, I think I
will finish by book by_______.
Student Signature____________
Parent Signature_____________
I have finished my book report book. I finished my book on this date
___________. I am thinking about my character costume, I am
thinking of dressing up
like_____________________________________________
_______________________________________________
__. I am also working on my oral presentation.
Student Signature____________
Parent Signature_____________
I have finished my visual project and my oral presentation. I am
practicing my oral presentation at home. I plan on turning in a book
report on time on May 27th. 
Student Signature____________
Parent Signature_____________
Dress Up Oral Book Report Rubric
Name _____________________ Book__________________
____/10 GREAT introduction to book ____/10 Title and author
____/10 Summary of book
____/10 Location of book
____/10 Explain main character & why you chose them to be
____/10 Listening & Respectfulness of others
____/40 Dressing as character/ Props for Character
FINAL GRADE
______/100% _______
Dress Up Oral Book Report Rubric
Name _____________________ Book__________________
____/10 GREAT introduction to book ____/10 Title and author
____/10 Summary of book
____/10 Location of book
____/10 Explain main character & why you chose them to be
____/10 Listening & Respectfulness of others
____/40 Dressing as character/ Props for Character
FINAL GRADE
______/100% _______
Name_______________________ I.D.____ Teacher______________
1.
Introduction: Introduce your group members and name of charity creatively. How will
your group do the introduction? (10 points)
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
2. What is it? Describe what the charity’s vision is and any goals they may have. (15 points)
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
3. Where is it? Discuss where the charity is located and the areas they support. (15 points)
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
4. Why is it important? Describe the importance of your charity, who they help, and share
any pictures or personal stories shared on the website. (20 points)
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
5.
Other Interesting Facts (10 points)
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
6. Closing: Creatively convince the audience to vote for your charity. How will your group do
this? (15 points)
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Reflection (15pts):
How do you feel like you did on your project? What did you like most about it?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
If you were to do it again, what would you do differently? What did you feel was the most
difficult part?
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