Below is a format of what I will be looking for when students give their presentations on June 9th & June 10th. I have been over this with the class 3-4 times now and they were assigned this report about 3 weeks ago. This is a project that needs to be done at home.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Free Choice Book Report
There are no kids on the planet who are better presenters than C-1’s fifth graders. . . That means YOU! You’ve been doing fabulous reports and presentations for YEARS now. As a special reward for your wonderfulness, your final book report/project for this year can be on any book you choose, 100 pages or more! Here’s your chance to choose a genre’ you really love! Historical Fiction? Science Fiction? Non-Fiction? Realistic Fiction? Humor? Mystery? Biography? Fantasy? Poetry? Mythology? Anything!
You already know what needs to be included in a book report presentation. Here are the only guidelines you’ll need:
FIND A BOOK AND START READING.
Make your presentation at least 2 - 3 minutes long.
Have it MEMORIZED. (Brief note cards are OK, but don’t just “read.”)
Practice, practice, practice until it feels comfortable and smooth.
Include “Something Special” in your report. (See below.)
Something Special
Anything you come up with would be fine, but here are some suggestions:
Make a mobile with events, characters, and settings from your book.
Create a poster that makes others want to read your book.
Design a diorama.
Come in costume as a character from your book.
Make a puppet.
Create a collage of images that represent your book.
Paint a scene or setting.
Build a model scene or setting.
Create a sculpture.
Try paper mache’.
Make a pop up book.
Design an alternate book cover.
Make your presentation in PowerPoint form.
Use Publisher or Word to create fliers or handouts about your book.
Film your presentation in video format. Introduce it to us, and show it!
Bring artifacts or objects important in your book.
Create a timeline of events.
Name: ___________________________ will be ready to present on
____ Tuesday, June9th OR ____ Wedneday, June 10th
Wow! That’s a WHOLE MONTH to prepare! I KNOW I’ll be ready!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Free Choice Oral Book Report
Grading Sheet for: _________________________
Title of Book:______________________________
____ Book title is read and book is displayed: ___________________________________
____ Author and Illustrator are identified.
____ The setting is described with details and the time the story takes place is
identified.
____ Several main characters are identified with details about each one.
____ The big problem needed to be solved in this book is identified with details.
____ Funny/Naughty/Brave or __________________________ actions are identified.
____ Project is colorful and neatly done.
____The details of the favorite part are explained and clearly match the poster.
____ Detailed recommendation is given.
____ Possible locations of the book are given.
____ Student used a clear, loud voice that could be heard in the back of the room.
____ Student was prepared for the oral book report. He/she had obviously practiced
giving it aloud several times because there were very few mistakes, hardly any
pauses with “ums” or “uhs”, and the student did not lose his/her place during
the report.
Final Grade:
4 = skilled and confident in oral presentations
3 = most of the skills mastered, needs practice on others
2 = incomplete report, still uncomfortable speaking aloud
1 = late or incomplete written report, no oral report prepared
0 = no book report was prepared
