Modified Brown Bag Oral Book Report period 1,4,6,7
Your book report this quarter required you to read a book containing the elements of literature (characters, plot, conflict, resolution, etc)
What you will need:
1. A one page complete summary of your book. (typed or handwritten in blue or black ink) The report must include the title, author, and tell an abbreviated version of your entire story.
2. A page listing each item in your bag and brief explanation as to its relevance to the book
3. A brown PAPER bag or large plastic bag, such as a grocery store bag
4. 3-5 objects* that represent characters, places, events, and clues from the book (*do not bring any item to school that is not allowed)
Directions:
1. Find or make 3-5 objects (which will fit inside of your bag) to represent parts or characters of the book and to help you tell the story of your book. You may not draw pictures of items or print pictures from the computer. Insert all objects into the bag.
2. Prepare a 2-3 minute presentation to tell the class the title, author, complete summary of the book, and show/ explain each object from the bag, telling how it relates to the story.
3. Practice the presentation!! This is an ORAL book report supplemented with props from your bag. The more you practice, the easier it will be on the day you present.
4. Your reports, bag of items, and presentations are due as follows:
Period 1: June 6/7
(whole class should be ready on June 6, but due to length of period 1, some students may have to present June 7)
Period 4:June 7 Period 6: June 6 Period 7: June 8
************************************************************************************This portion of the book report sheet is due NEXT class, filled in completely by the student and signed by a parent.
Student name: ______period: ______due date: ______
Title of book: ______
I am aware that my child has a book report for English 7, which will count as a test grade. I have read over the criteria and expectations for the report.
Parent sign: ______
Note: Students were told of type of book needed and made aware of the book report in early April. Classes were taken to the library the week students returned from spring break. Students have been reminded of the book report 2-3 times each week. The book report project will count as a test grade.