Free Choice Oral Book Report

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.

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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!



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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

Shellburg Falls Photo's

Enjoy the photo's from our field trip on Tuesday. Thank you so much for all the fun lessons and field trip's Josh! Both field trips will be a great memory. We had a great time!

USA Weeklies

Students will only have reading homework assigned to them on Tuesday's. There is one more USA Weekly that will be assigned on Tuesday, May 26th and then due on June 2nd.

May Events

ROTH'S
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH 11-3
DECORATE A GIANT COOKIE FOR MOM!! $3.99


GILBERT HOUSE
*MAY 8TH FAMILY MATH NIGHT $5 PER CHILD, MAX $15! 5:30-7:30
*MAY 10TH MOMS FREE DAY

SALEM RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL
*MAY 7TH 10AM MOTHERS DAY STORY TIME, FREE RIDE JUICE AND COOKIE!

LOWES BUILD AND GROW CLINICS
*MAY 9TH 10-11 "PLANTER"
*MAY 23RD 10-11 "READY 2 GO KIT" FREE!!!

MISSION MILL
*MAY 9TH 11-1 FAMILY FUN SATURDAY FREE
TURN BALL POINT PENS INTO BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS

*MAY 16TH SHEEP TO SHAWL FESTIVAL 10-4PM

LANCASTER MALL
*THURSDAY, MAY 7TH KIDS CLUB 6-7 PM
CREATE YOUR OWN PUZZLE

*MAY 14TH- MAY 17TH "TITANIC, TRESURES FROM THE DEEP"
A MOBILE MUSEUM THAT HAS GENUINE ARTIFACTS, STORIES FROM PASSENGERS, FREE TOUR AND PHOTO

NORTHERN LIGHTS THEATRE
*SATURDAY, MAY 9TH DPS DOORS OPEN 11:45-STARTS 12:15
PLAY:A TO ZEUS GREEK MYTHOLOGY
MOVIE: CORALINE
$10

MICHAELS
*MAY 3 1-3PM PURCHASE ANY T-SHIRT AND COME DECORATE IT FOR MOM FREE!!
*MAY 4TH 6-7 MAKE A CORSAGE FOR MOM FREE
*MAY 5TH 6-7 MAKE A PAPER FLOWER BOUQUET FOR MOM! FREE
*MAY 6TH 6-7 MAKE A COUPON BOOK FOR MOM! FREE
*MAY 7TH 6-8 FREE CARD MAKING FOR MOM
*MAY 8TH 6-8 PURCHASE ONE OF THEIR $1 WOODEN FRAMES AND COME DECORATE FOR A MOTHERS DAY GIFT
*MAY 10TH 11-1 COME DECORATE A COOKIE FOR YOUR MOM FOR FREE!

Free Choice Book Report

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!