While this format is important in assessing understanding of literary elements, offering alternate book report formats encourages students to use creativity and other writing skills in presenting information about a book. There are more ideas than youll ever need maybe on. It narrates incidents in the life of a single family jonathan, and jane who work in a famous psychoanalytic institute in topeka known simply as the foundation and their son adam. Freebie this list of 30 creative alternatives to the traditional book report emphasizes. Fifty alternatives to the book report diana mitchell ncte journal students tire of responding to novels in the same ways. A book report is a summary of the contents, plot, or thesis of a particular book.
Sernoll, 1967 ill give you some tips on how to write a. However, you do not have any idea of what book to choose to consider in your report. Making movies based on popular books is a hollywood staple. These high prices, which outpace inflation, underpin the entire textbook marketplace, and drive market conditions for other alternatives such as the used book and rental markets. It is hoped that this diverse group of suggestions will whet the interest of students in exploring new directions and in responding with greater. Critique from the point of view of a specific organization 5. List of alternatives to the traditional book report from various sources compiled by jennifer l. In this alternative book report, students identify the elements of fiction in books they have read by creating glogs, interactive multimedia posters, and then share. Here are some of the things you need to include in your book report. Construct a story map to show the plot and setting. Somewhere in your first paragraph, you should also state the book s title and the authors name. Fifty shades of grey alternative says christians should be. Draw a timeline to illustrate the events in the story. Some require very little actual writing but require the same thinking and rehearsal as.
Fiftyone alternatives to the book report by diana mitchell from the english journal january 1998 1. Fifty alternatives to the book report diana mitchell students tire of responding to novels in the same ways. Fifty alternatives to the book report by literature resources. As a result, many standard rubrics for book reports may still apply, helping give students an idea of what their project should include and how their work will be graded. There are authentic alternatives texts created by professional writers and thinkers that do more than a mere book report but stop shorts of serious literary analysis. Scholastic offers this printable, which is filled with some good ideas. Thus throughout the year, we will continue this feature that we started in 2009, to spotlight books that immediately struck a chord with us and made us say. In the mean time i signed up for nctes weekly newsletter via email.
You should try to write a strong introductory paragraph that grabs your readers attention. Put together a visual book report collage using magazine photoscutouts. Students tire of responding to novels in the same ways. This ncte publication by diana mitchell lists fifty creative alternatives to the dreaded book report. It gives you a chance to read a new book and then tell your teacher and friends what you thought about it. What you actually need is alternatives to book reports. Jump into his or her head and tell me what they would think or feel about. Fifty alternatives to the book report teaching ideas ncte. These projects are creative and fun, with realworld applications. Write a short summary of the scene and explain why it is important to the story. Next, discuss the main themes and point out what you think the author is trying to suggest to the reader. Creative alternatives to book reports lexia learning. Write an obituary for one of the characters in the book.
If you notice big eye rolls or hear lots of groaning when you mention the words book reports, any of these 25 alternative bookrelated activities are the perfect. Fifty alternatives to the book report readwritethink. This article has tons of more ideas for meaningful independent reading assignments. In her article fifty alternatives to the book report, diana mitchell writes, students. Hooking a reader with a book cover students select a book to read based only on its cover art. In her article fifty alternatives to the book report, diana mitchell writes, students tire of responding to novels in the same ways. Jun 30, 2015 here is the ncte english journal article that inspired my search for authentic independent reading assessments. Fifty alternatives to the book report by literature resources tpt. If crime fiction is your bag, then this is a great series to sink your teeth into. So 50 alternatives to a book report as simplified by mesome of the ideas have been combined and listed as alternatives where appropiate. Use any combination of soap, wood, clay, sticks, wire, stones, old toy pieces, or any other object. Are you interested in kicking your next literary adventure up a notch with your students. Draw a classroom mural depicting a major scenes from the book.
They want new ways to think about a piece of literature and new ways to dig into it. After reading the book, they use an interactive tool to create a new cover for it. Design a poster or new book cover depicting the climax of the story. Fifty alternatives to the book report teaching ideas. What makes this fun is that kids get to rethink the role of the setting in the book. In this episode of the techeducator podcast we share our digital alternatives to traditional book reports that will get your students thinking creatively and really passionate about their favorite characters. For example, the game could advance players when they answer a question about the book or move players backward or forward based on problems and solutions from the book. Include the characters likes, accomplishments and surviving family members. Aug 02, 2007 50 alternatives to a book report i just read a great article from nctes english journal it is a pricey subscription but well worth every penny when i can cough up the money for it again. These projects are creative and fun, with realworld. Eric carles the very hungry caterpillar turns 50 years old. Ban the book report promoting frequent enthusiastic reading.
More than a few alternatives to the book report the following list of alternatives is intended as a series of basic ideas that can act as a starting point in developing creative ways of asking students to be accountable for their summer reading. With thousands of books published each year and much attention paid to the works of bestselling and wellknown authors, it is inevitable that some titles worthy of praise and discussion may not get the attention we think they deserve. Offers 50 diverse suggestions intended to offer students new ways to. Fifty alternatives to the book report teaching ideas fifty quick ideas to improve your user stories teacher to teacher.
Education world published some ideas for better book reports here. This allows students to explore their favorite trends in books. She is also the author of the story collections bending heaven counterpoint, 2002 and this close graywolf, 20, which was an npr best book of the year. Oct 30, 2018 a book report is a summary of the contents, plot, or thesis of a particular book. Teaching ideas fifty alternatives to the book report. With a traditional book report, students describe the major plot points or the. In this case, the article you are reading will help you with book reports alternatives.
Fifty alternatives to the book report by diana mitchell. An explanation of how this character fits into the book should accompany the sculpture. Oct 11, 2019 the start of your book report provides an opportunity to make a solid introduction to the material and your own personal assessment of the work. Book report alternatives that sizzle and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Stansbury, an english teacher herself, shares 50 alternatives to a book report here. Overall, this study demonstrates that despite recent steps forward in the marketplace, high textbook costs will continue to be a problem for students unless the cost. Eric ej560738 fifty alternatives to the book report. There are a number of great resources students can use, including animoto for education, photopeach, and go. Take the information presented into consideration, and you are sure to make the right alternative to your book report. Fifty alternatives to the book report teaching ideas tips for exams and alternative assessments. Academic integrity creative assessment alternatives. Erotica, intimacy and the longings of a womans heart.
After reading an informational book, make a scrapbook about the topics. Was is two hundred and fiftyfive pages long, and it is about a boy named jack who meets his grandfather for the first time as the grandfather, whose name is skoro, is dying in the hospital bed that he is lying in. See more ideas about teaching reading, teaching and reading workshop. Interview a character from the book, making up at least 10 questions discussing the characters thoughts on his or her role in the story. If students read a book has already been made into a movie. The end result of book report alternatives, such as the one explored in this lesson plan, is that the activities whet the interest of students in exploring new directions and in responding with greater depth to the books they read mitchell 92. I want to expand on that theme by suggesting 10 alternatives to the book report.
Please enter your email address and we will email you instructions. To write a book report, start by introducing the author and the name of the book and then briefly summarizing the story. With a traditional book report, students describe the major plot points or the main characters. The techeducator podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational. Never run out of ideas for book reports and literary projects. Mar 30, 2015 a book report is a book report, and thus will need to be graded by certain standards plot, analysis, etc. Write an acrostic poem about the book using the letters in the title of the book or the name of a character or author. Alternative book reports for the 21st century whooos. An alternative to book reports featured, reading sunday, july 16, 2017 for many of us, just hearing the words book report gives us a flashback to tedious reports that we were tasked with completing when we were in school. Create a jacket for the book, complete with illustrations and.
I dont think they are an effective way for a student to demonstrate understanding of a book and i dont think they help students enjoy or appreciate reading. Here is the ncte english journal article that inspired my search for authentic independent reading assessments. Alternatives to the book report linkedin slideshare. Illustrate a scene or character from the book on a tshirt. Book report alternatives for middle school education seattle pi. So, with that in mind, i have created some visual writing ideas that are alternatives to the standard book report. Students select a book to read based only on its cover art. Proofreading sets any writing 50 alternatives to the book report apart from acceptable and makes it exceptional. Fifty alternatives to the book report diana mitchell ncte journal.
Book report alternatives for middle school education. In my last post i described 10 ways to cultivate a love of reading in kids. The start of your book report provides an opportunity to make a solid introduction to the material and your own personal assessment of the work. Have students create a portrait of a character from the book they read. Create a book trailer just like a movie trailer, a book trailer tells the story in a way that touches on the highlights, but sells the audience on wanting to experience it. Our experts proofread and edit your project with a detailed eye and with complete knowledge of all writing and style conventions. Apr 20, 2020 a far cry from boring book reports, here are book projects that students can. These book report alternatives focus on characterization. List of alternatives to the traditional book report. Somewhere in your first paragraph, you should also state the books title and the authors name. The sequel to never never, fifty fifty was a thrilling read from start to finish.
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