To go along with the students' next book pick, a science fiction or fantasy novel, they will be working on the Grab Bag book report project. Today in class, students saw an example using our classroom novel, Maniac Magee. They are encouraged to be creative and thoughtful when choosing the objects they put in their bag. These should symbolize the story elements from their book. I look forward to the book talks that each student will be giving soon!
1) Choose 6 items that represent your story.
o 1 object to represent the setting
o 2 objects to represent the main character(s)
o 1 objects to represent the plot *Option-Choose 3 objects to represent the beginning, middle, & end
o 1 object to represent the conflict
o 1 object to represent the resolution
2) Write at least 3 sentences about each object and how it relates to the story. You will write your sentences on index cards. Make sure to label each card for what part of the story it represents. You will have a total of 6 cards with at least 3 sentences each.
3) Label your bag with the title, author, and genre of your book.
4) Draw or find an illustration to decorate the outside of your bag that represents your book.
5) Present a 3 minute book talk to the class explaining your items.
DUE DATE: Fri., 3/16
A copy of the project handout with the grading rubric is available in the ParentConnect gradebook.
