1. Choose a book on which to report. The book needs to be a Just-Right Chapter Book.
That means students should be interested in reading the book and be able to fluently
read a page without missing 5 or more words.
2. Get an empty cereal box (If you have trouble finding a cereal box, please let me
know.)
3. Cover each side of the box (except the bottom) with light-colored construction paper.
(If you need paper please see me.)
5. Draw and color the cover of the book on the front of the cereal box, including the title
of the book.
6. On one side panel, list the characters and setting (time and place) of the story.
7. The other side panel needs to include a summary of the story. (At least 4 sentences)
8. Here’s the fun part: On the back of the cereal box, create a puzzle such as a maze,
word search or crossword puzzle that relates to the story.
9. Finally, here’s the very best part: Put a toy surprise inside the box to show to the
class when you present the report. This could be a small toy spider for
Charlotte’s
Web , a little dog for Sounder , a small monkey for Summer of the Monkeys , or as easy
as a rock for Stone Soup . Be creative!
10. Present your book report to the class explaining every side of the cereal box. Then,
show off your toy surprise!
To receive the total points the students need to complete the following:
1.
Creativity- Cover the cereal box with construction paper and decorate the front of your cereal box as the front cover of your book (also include the title of your book on the front) (10 pts.)
2.
One side panel needs to include a list of the characters in the book and the setting (time and place) of the story. (10 pts.)
3.
Another side panel needs to include a summary of the book. (At least
4 sentences) (10 pts.)
4.
Backside of the cereal box includes a maze, word search, or crossword puzzle that relates to the story. (Be creative) (5 pts.)
5.
Include a toy surprise in the box to show the class (5pts.)
6.
Oral Presentation-Present your project to the class (10 pts.)
7.
Project is turned in on time (5pts.)
* Total Possible Points55 points