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.
