Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Book Report/Speech


Free Choice Book Report

There are no kids on the planet who are better presenters than C-1’s fifth graders. . . That means YOU! As a special reward for your wonderfulness, your first speech/book report/project 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!

Here are the only guidelines you’ll need:
ü  FIND A BOOK AND START READING.
ü  Make your presentation at least 2 minutes long.
ü  Have it MEMORIZED. (Brief note cards are OK, but don’t just “read.”)
o   Ideas of what to include are attached.
ü  Practice, practice, practice until it feels comfortable and smooth.
ü  Include “Something Special” in your report. (See below)
ü  Complete the “Speech Practice Form” to turn in on report day.

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 Friday, March 2nd. (Half the class, chosen by random drawing, will present that day, and the other half on Monday, March 5th.
Wow! That’s 24 DAYS to prepare (plus two 3 day weekends)! I KNOW you’ll be ready! J
__________________________ Parent Signature



*Back Page is below:

____ 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.