The book must be read completely on or before the due date. Make sure the designers evaluate the work for both design skill and how well the. The pdf is an actualsize document so you can see exactly how its. As an added bonus, there are instructions in the back for kids to make their very own book. Three book projects for middle school students, two novels and one nonfiction. Make a book cover for kids novel project with help from an artist who teaches art to. Once youre in the storyboard creator, click on each of the elements on the. Write the name of the publisher at the bottom of the panel. The jacket by kirsten hall meet your next favorite book. On one side of the cover, come up with 10 song titles that represent characters, events, or settings in the book. This should be eyecatching and reflect an important part of the book. Middle school book cover project summer reading 2017. 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.
Setting the story schooled takes place mostly at school. Book jacket project 4th grade by craneflowercreativity tpt. A volcano is a fun science project, especially for kids. Feb 11, 2008 at the end of literature circles my students created a book jacket for their book. In order to get started on this novel study, you need to choose a book that is at your reading level.
At the end of literature circles my students created a book jacket for their book. Make sure to follow me for updates on more products in this series. If theres ever been a special book in your life, youll understand the relationship between a girl and her favorite book. 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. Cut a sheet of oak tag or poster board 11 inches high by 2 feet long use any color. This book report project is an equal mix of writing and creativity that students love. This template allows students to create a book jacket for.
During my eight years in the classroom, i ruined at least two amazing literary works by assigning horrifically dull reading projects. From the left side, measure in 4 inches and place a light pencil mark. Browse over 100 educational resources created by seriousgiggles in the official teachers pay teachers store. In the article reporting his findings, cope states, book reports were listed as the third most negative school reading experience, and can be considered a subset of students general disdain for assigned reading 21. Middle school project assignment rubric for projects 20152016 hcs summer reading middle school summer project assignment. Using construction paper of whatever color you wish, design a book jacket that will be folded like the picture above. You will see the green ruler guide move out from the ruler. This template allows students to create a book jacket for their book. Nonfiction project snow hill middle schools sixth grade. Pick this project if you feel like the books characters really came alive for you. This fun book cover design project is a unique way for students to prove their reading of an independent or class novel. Name about write this in your designed to be the publishing company. Book jacket arna bajraktarevic m train, by patti smith. Middle school independent reading projects for studentselected books.
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. Front in making the book jacket, it might be easier if it is larger than a typical book jacket the front might be 8x12 or so after folding in the frontback flaps. The splash of a teabag in hot water, the click of the switch, the golden ray of sunshine softening the crumpled duvet, the low hum of the car engine, the chirping of birds, the flipping of pages, the butter melting on warm toast, the quiet scratching. Nov 24, 2015 book report create a book jacket cover this book report can be used after completing any fictional novel study. Design a cover for the outside of your book jacket that includes the title of the book, the authors name, and your name. Present something from your book to the rest of the class. Edwards middle school, the illustrated man by ray bradbury. Make a book jacket for either your favorite book or one that you read and thought could be represented better. How to make a book jacket for a book report pen and the pad. Make a book jacket project i absolutely love this idea and i am having my 3rd graders begin it next week as an end of the year project. In this project, each layer of this book report sandwich covers a different element of the book characters, setting, conflict, etc. Mar 21, 2020 a volcano is a fun science project, especially for kids.
Many teachers are partial to this literature assignment because it contains elements of crafting, allowing more room for creativity, and provides students with a new way to summarize the plot and theme of a book. Updated book jacket project grade 4 dear parents and student, we have decided to break the fantasy book jacket into 3 parts. This project requires students to create a book jacket based on a book they have read. High school project assignment inspiring readers, inspiring. Sep 1, 2017 this book jacket project is an equal mix of writing and creativity that students love. Include the title of the book and the authors name. Make a book jacket project school library books, library activities. Middle school project assignment inspiring readers. Choose 1215 scenes from your book and create illustrations for each scene. Create a diary or journal in the voice of a character from your book. They had several days to create their jacket with the following guidelines. All the parts can be done in pieces and then assembled on the master template. Once upon a time there was a girl who had a dog named egg cream.
In this case they are asked to advertise a book that you enjoyed during summer. Jan 10, 2011 some of the project will be completed at home and other parts will be completed at school. Helpful resources about graphic novels by kat kan for brodart. Click in the vertical ruler on the side of the document, and drag a guide to the right. Helpful for my scl project of library if any body studies in dav public school then like thoko. Write something about the main character of the book. Middle school 393 brook avenue bay shore, ny 11706 6319681210 fax 6319682342 email info. Overview there will be four different components to this project. Dec 15, 2010 normally in the development of the book design, the front cover is designed separately, and well before the rest of the jacket.
Middle school project assignment rubric for projects 20152016 hcs summer reading. Students and parents worked as teams to create book jackets. You need to complete the book you selected before starting the actual book jacket. The first thing you will notice about the summer reading project. When you go to the bookstore or the library to pick a book to. Discuss with your child how the book jacket is used to entice the reader and give information about what the book is about. Students are engaged when there is a real world connection to their assignments. For this project, you will create a book jacket about the book you have read. If you have a real talent for art, put it to good use with this project. Write about the decisions you would make if you were the main character in. Take a minute to think about the book jacket designs that you have seen. Sure, he might have been worried about starting school, but how would he write about that in a journal. The generic worksheets, games, art activities, and teaching ideas in this book are ideal for core literature as well as for individualized reading. The title of the book 3 the authors name 2 a creative illustration.
Mitchells observation is supported by jim copes survey of 272 high school seniors in five georgia high schools. Every student in a junior high or high school science class has had to learn about the structures of living cells at some time or another. This online tool allows students to design and prints covers for. A fun adaptation to this project is the book report cheeseburger. She gained recognition in the 1970s for her revolutionary merging of poetry and rock. Free book jacket layout template for diy selfpublishers.
Draw and color the book cover, and place the book award ribbon on the cover. The classic book report isnt the only way to think about books. The school is called claverage middle, but all the students call it c average. To make a book jacket project sheet, click the use this template button below. The mirror book jacket project all i know book jacket project. Jun 22, 2011 explain that he will be designing a new book jacket. The project should be 250800 words 24 typed pages, double spaced. Compare the students checklists to their final projects to make sure that all of the. The project should be 200600 words typed pages, double spaced. Im a book jacket designer, so this book hits a special place in my heart. Robin features a section for younger readers, which is a great source of titles suitable for elementary and younger middle school students. They work on rough sketches to represent each of these elements. Book report projects book projects school projects library lessons library books library ideas elementary. But the story is sort of a oneway road to the end, without a lot of depth to make it into a story that a child would want to read again and again.
If youre tired of the traditional book report, heres a list of alternatives. You may complete a second book jacket project for reading extra credit. Students then create childhoods for adult characters from books of their choice. Making a book cover for a kids novel project is a great way to allow them to express themselves creatively.
You could write letters back and forth between two characters from your book. Make sure you include your home or school address in the letter. Creating a childhood for a character students explore familiar literary characters, usually first encountered as adults, but whose childhood stories are only told later. Some of the project will be completed at home and other parts will be completed at school. Its a book that pays tribute, in word and form, to all that a book is and can be. Students create a new cover design for a book they are reading to. Book jacket report directions panel 1 outside cover. A book cover design should not only give the viewer an idea of the content and mood of the book but should also be eyecatching to encourage students browsing in the library like customers in a bookstore to pick up a book they may not be familiar with. Choose 1520 alphabet books to help give your students examples of how they work around themes. Try to have the book read before returning to school on monday, august 1, 2011, so you will have plenty of. Explain that he will be designing a new book jacket.
Create a book jacket project book jacket templates. Create a book jacket for a book that you read for summer reading. Cope states, book reports were listed as the third most negative school. Use creative lettering to design a spine for your book jacket. Watching the xaxis coordinate in the status bar, move the ruler guide to 2. Try to have the book read before returning to school on monday, august 1, 2011, so you will have plenty of time to complete the book jacket. Ive put a link below so you can download a pdf of this layout. Then, paint the volcano to make it more lifelike, and add your ingredients for the eruption. Pick this project if you feel like the book s characters really came alive for you. Create a book jacket worksheet is it begins by setting a purpose. You can easily make a volcano if you need a project idea for a science fair. Choose one book from the fifth grade summer reading book jacket project list.
Make your own dough out of common household items and shape it into a volcano. Make a book jacket project i absolutely love this idea. Design a book jacket printable 1st 3rd grade teachervision. Book jacket project toms river regional school district. For this book project, you will create a book jacket about the book you read with ms. Curriculumstate standards new york state standards. Make a book jacket project i absolutely love this idea and. Along with their parents, they use their creativity and lots of art supplies. After examining many book covers and dust jackets, students recreate a cover or. She has released twelve albums, including horses, which has been hailed as one of. The jacket is a cute concept book, fun for a read aloud and then a school project.
Create a book jacket, including illustrations, an enticing synopsis, author bio, and. Once youve selected a book to your liking, you must have your book approved by your teacher. A common assignment given to middle and elementary school students is to design a summarizing book cover. End of novel projects for middle school literature by mary. See more ideas about media literacy, literacy and middle school art projects. Mouse races screen free activities for kids plus a new after school linky. Meditators guide to the galaxy book jacket project homeward bound book jacket project cries on the wind book jacket project if book jacket project axon delta book jacket project dreamfall book jacket project book jacket project broken book jacket project staccato book jacket project.
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. Robin brenner began writing about graphic novels on a website she created for a library school class. Knopf patti smith is a writer, performer, and visual artist. Middle school independent reading projects for student. Students design their book cover keeping in mind colours, images and font that represent. Ela 1 4 and mst 5 overview students identify story elements of their favorite book. This project is creative and exciting for them with almost no prep involved for you. How to make book cover for kids novel project youtube. This is done to make sure that your selected book meets the assignments requirements. These book projects for high school students cover a variety of thinking levels, learning styles, and range from low. Great inclass or homework assignment for individuals or partners.
Roberts at edwards middle school, the illustrated man by ray bradbury. Become an illustrator with this fun and creative project. Write a complete sentence describing the main idea for each chapter in your book. But the story is sort of a oneway road to the end, without a lot of depth to make it. On the back of the book cover, explain why you are giving the award to the book. Normally in the development of the book design, the front cover is designed separately, and well before the rest of the jacket. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering. Check out these ideas you can try in a middle school classroom. It can be engaging for students to make some observations about the differences. Book cover lesson plan ideas for middle or high school ela. The illustration is creatively designed and relates to the books theme. Create your own book jacket night students and parents. Students must include the following on their book jacket. Book report projects book projects school projects library lessons library books library ideas elementary school library elementary schools teaching schools.
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