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!
