There will be 5 book reports throughout the year.  Your job is to choose any book from the assigned genre below and create a presentation to share with the class.  The possibilities are endless.  There are 3 different ways that you will be representing the books you read:

ü An oral book report: a few possibilities that you could present in front of the class are a commercial, a news report, a biography of a character, a puppet show etc.  Make note cards and PRACTICE in front of an audience!  Then practice again, speaking loudly and clearly.  Your job is to know your presentation, not read it.  Be thorough!  Be creative.

ü An art representation: you will choose one scene, aspect, character or part of the book to share in your own way (DO NOT copy an illustration) – you may use any medium paints, paper, cardboard, clay, crayons etc.  It should be completed in color (where appropriate) and complete.  Choose an aspect you found particularly interesting to represent in your own way.  Be thorough!  Be creative.
 
ü A written report: a few possibilities are the next chapter, a book review, a character analysis, a researched report, or a book cover.  All should be written in your best cursive or typed on the computer.  This should be well written, using your best word choice.  Be sure to check your work for proper spelling, punctuation and general neatness.  Have an adult check it too!  A basic summary is NOT the only way to write a written report.  Be thorough!  Be creative.

As you notice there are 5 book reports in all.  You will be required to do 1 of each type of book report and two of your choice.  You may choose to do these in any order as long as throughout the year you complete 1 oral, 1 art, 1 written reports and two of your choosing.  We will be looking for your best creative work.  The options are almost endless in each category.  If you have any questions be sure to see your teacher early!  Do not wait until the last moment to complete these.