I currently teach all subjects for 4th grade and i also teach 7th grade. Use this interdisciplinary lesson as a collaboration between the technology and english language arts or social studies teachers. Try to have the book read before returning to school on monday, august 1, 2011, so you will have plenty of time to complete the book jacket. Front in making the book jacket, it might be easier if it is larger than a typical book jacket the front might be 8x12 or so after folding in the frontback flaps. Rubric must be attached, or it will be considered late. Name about write this in your designed to be the publishing company. Esol summer reading book jacket project the illustrated man by ray bradbury mr. Include the book title, author, and a detailed summary of the book that highlights the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Write something about the main character of the book. Mouse races screen free activities for kids plus a new after school linky. Students may choose one project from the list found under the book report tab. Would also work for characters during a book report. Need a great read aloud and beginning of the year reading unit. Students must include the following on their book jacket.
Take a minute to think about the book jacket designs that you have seen. You may complete a second book jacket project for reading extra credit. This year, you will be expected to read and do projects for six if you books in fourth grade and eight books in fifth grade. Become an illustrator with this fun and creative project. Create a book jacket for a book that you read for summer reading. This homemade keepsake book is a great project for your fifth grader to make for someone special this holiday season. Students must include the following on their holes book jacket. In this project, each layer of this book report sandwich covers a different element of the book characters, setting, conflict, etc. The illustration is creatively designed and relates to the books theme.
Draw a picture of the main character and, using creative lettering, write the name of the character. Comic book retell 35 major events from your book by drawing the action into comic book cells. Thursday, august 18, 2011 2nd period for this book project, you will create a book jacket about the book you read with ms. Show students the books that you have gathered for this activity. Jun 22, 2011 explain that he will be designing a new book jacket. Using construction paper of whatever color you wish, design a book jacket that will be folded like the picture above. I included 2 book project descriptions and 2 book project rubrics. Here are 10 creative book report project ideas to use in your classroom. Create a book jacket that reflects on the book you have read, highlighting the story elements such as its setting, characters, conflicts, climax, and resolution.
Meditators guide to the galaxy book jacket project homeward bound book jacket project cries on the wind book jacket project if book jacket project axon delta book jacket project dreamfall book jacket project book jacket project broken book jacket project staccato book jacket project. Discuss the difference between a book cover the front of a book and a dust jacket paper covering found on a hardback book that is usually illustrated and includes front and back flaps, that protects the binding of the book from scratches. Designer jackets studentcreated book covers grade nine grade 09. For this project, you will create a book jacket about the book you have read. Choose 1520 alphabet books to help give your students examples of how they work around themes. Make a book jacket for either your favorite book or one that you read and thought could be represented better.
Explain that the class will be looking at numerous book covers and dust jackets so they can see what information is. The mirror book jacket project all i know book jacket project. Book jacket arna bajraktarevic m train, by patti smith. Students create a new cover design for a book they are reading to. This template allows students to create a book jacket for their book. The kid in the red jacket core standards unit is just what you are looking for.
A fun adaptation to this project is the book report cheeseburger. Spread out the dust jacket on the protective covering to measure how much covering you will need. The book needs to be sixth grade level, and at least 100 pages. The interface is written in english, but it works in other languages german. This is a high interest and fun unit using the kid in the red jacket by barbara park. Write 510 quotes from the book that are important to. When shes ready to transfer her art work to the display board, ask her to write and draw very lightly in pencil. Ive put a link below so you can download a pdf of this layout. Take an 11 x 14 piece of white paper and fold it as follows. It is up to you to select the books and projects you will share with the class. Breathe new life into a battered old paperback with this creative book art craft that revolves around reading. Jun 8, 20 this template allows students to create a book jacket for their book report. Students loved creating an original book report display using a covered cereal box and readymade templates. Because the intention is still to capture your readers attention, this summary should sound a little different from a book report summary and.
Cut a sheet of oak tag or poster board 11 inches high by 2 feet long use any color. Knopf patti smith is a writer, performer, and visual artist. Create a book jacket worksheet is it begins by setting a purpose. Have students locate 35 current event articles a character in their book. Book report create a book jacket cover this book report can be used after completing any fictional novel study. This book report should be done after completing reading holes. The pdf is an actualsize document so you can see exactly how its. The generic worksheets, games, art activities, and teaching ideas in this book are ideal for core literature as well as for individualized reading. Book report write a 3 paragraph minimum book report about your book. How will phil react when he finds out how daniel came to be the owner of this unique jacket. The first thing you will notice about the summer reading project. Show your students several examples of some outstanding book jackets. Fifth grade rocks 5th grade teacher student tshirt. Create your own book jacket night students and parents.
This book report project is an equal mix of writing and creativity that students love. Also pass out or display the rubric so they know how their project will be assessed. These ohsocool reports were always the topranked project by my fifth graders. Design a cover for the outside of your book jacket that includes the title of the book, the authors name, and your name. One lincoln drive cresskill, nj 07626 cresskill middle school. Free resources for 7th grade textbooks bible truths a. Along with their parents, they use their creativity and lots of art supplies. This project requires students to create a book jacket based on a book they have read.
Reading projects book projects school projects projects for kids project ideas holiday homework reading notes 5th grade reading book jacket meghan cannonjohann readingbook units what others are saying. This should be eyecatching and reflect an important part of the book. Powtoon is a brand new presentation tool that allows you to create animated. This template allows students to create a book jacket for.
Jackson, a fifth grader, feels nervous because he hears his parents fighting about not. If youve got lessons plans, videos, activities, or other ideas youd like to contribute, wed love to hear from you. In this case they are asked to advertise a book that you enjoyed during summer. Curriculumstate standards new york state standards.
Students explore book covers of a variety of books then create a new cover for a book they have read. Book report project directions dust jacket directions description a dust jacket is the paper covering on a hardback book. Book cover book report students will recreate a book cover or book jacket for a book in the fantasy genre. Download in ms word format download in pdf format add to backpack. Explain that he will be designing a new book jacket. Your illustration needs to be hand drawn and can be. I then attended northeastern state univeristy, where i graduated in december 2017, with a bachelors degree in english education. Students are engaged when there is a real world connection to their assignments. Each major event will need at least 5 comic book cells.
Based on the invented space you previously created, brainstorm the beginnings of a plot for a bookjust enough to extract a blurb from it and make the cover art speak to the topic. If you are the type of person that likes books that have mystery and a little confusion then you should read this book. Ela 1 4 and mst 5 overview students identify story elements of their favorite book. Projects book test prepare a test for the book you read. If you do not use adobe indesign, make book jacket is not the solution for you. Choose one book from the fifth grade summer reading book jacket project list. The jacket that the girl makes at the end of the book is identical to the jacket of the physical book.
She gained recognition in the 1970s for her revolutionary merging of poetry and rock. Free book jacket layout template for diy selfpublishers. But the jacket is much more than just a clever gimmick. When twelveyearold phil accuses daniel of stealing his brothers jacket, both of them wind up in the principals office. For project 2 you will be designing a book jacket based on the composite you did for project 1. This project would be perfect for a book tasting in your classroom.
Make book jacket works inside of indesign cs4 or later tested through cs6 and creative cloud cc 2020. Discuss with your child how the book jacket is used to entice the reader and give information about what the book is about. Lesson plan designer jackets studentcreated book covers. The next piece to start working on is the book summary, which is usually found on the inside flap of book jackets. The authors name is andrew clements and the genre of this is a realistic fiction. Be sure to include speech or captions in your comic cells. They work on rough sketches to represent each of these elements. When you go to the bookstore or the library to pick a book to. Because the intention is still to capture your readers attention, this summary should sound a little different from a book report summary and give less of the plot away. Student becomes the historical person when presenting their poster.
Normally in the development of the book design, the front cover is designed separately, and well before the rest of the jacket. By looking at and reading a dust jacket you can find a lot of information about the book in a condensed format. Using a book from your home as an example, talk about what is included on the front cover, such as an image, the title of the book, the author and illustrators name. All the parts can be done in pieces and then assembled on the master template. Book jacket report directions panel 1 outside cover. Book jacket redesign baudelaire children, book jacket, 5th grades. You need to complete the book you selected before starting the actual book jacket. Meditators guide to the galaxy book jacket project homeward bound book jacket project cries on the wind book jacket project if book jacket project axon delta book jacket project dreamfall book jacket project book jacket project broken book jacket project staccato book jacket. It is designed to attract the attention of prospective readers and tell them something about the book. Design a book jacket printable 1st 3rd grade teachervision.
Cresskill middle school john massaro, principal melissa cavins, assistant principal. Create your own book jacket night students and parents worked. They had several days to create their jacket with the following guidelines. Ask her to sketch the location for the book s title and author, and then do a rough sketch demonstrating how she plans to lay out any art work or drawings. Ask her to sketch the location for the books title and author, and then do a rough sketch demonstrating how she plans to lay out any art work or drawings. Jan 20, 2020 the next piece to start working on is the book summary, which is usually found on the inside flap of book jackets. Due december 14, 2009 free rubric builder and assessment tools. Student will design a dust jacket based on the book they have read. Students and parents worked as teams to create book jackets. Reading templates and projects, grading rubrics, and free examples. Book jacket project 4th grade by craneflowercreativity tpt. Become a book jacket illustrator for this creative and fun project.
Feb 11, 2008 at the end of literature circles my students created a book jacket for their book. Front in making the book jacket, it might be easier if it is larger than a typical book jacket the front might be 8x12 or. Updated book jacket project grade 4 dear parents and student, we have decided to break the fantasy book jacket into 3 parts. Cut a sheet of posterboard 11 inches high by 2 feet long. As a book report template, the center image could be a copy of the book cover, and. A book cover design should not only give the viewer an idea of the content and mood of the book but should also be eyecatching to encourage students browsing in the library like customers in a bookstore to pick up a book they may not be familiar with.
From the left side, measure in 4 inches and place a light pencil mark. Create a poem of at least 6 lines that would describe the. Click on the file below to download a copy of the character card directions if you misplaced the copy that was sent home. In this case they are asked to advertise a book that. Dec 15, 2010 normally in the development of the book design, the front cover is designed separately, and well before the rest of the jacket. Sep 1, 2017 this book jacket project is an equal mix of writing and creativity that. She has released twelve albums, including horses, which has been hailed as one of. The goal of this project was to redesign the jackets of two books by the same author, and make them look like a pair. Book jacket feature crossword clue answer crossword heaven. The book must be read completely on or before the due date. At the end of literature circles my students created a book jacket for their book.