Reading projects

Matchbook chapter summaries super simple and fun project that you can have your students complete during your next novel study.

The days of dioramas and book reports may be long gone. (Is it wrong that I’m a little sad about that?) Yet the expectation that students read and express their understanding of what they’ve read remains as strong as ever. So what’s a teacher to do? More specifically, what’s a creative teacher to do, when she doesn’t want to rely on worksheets? Get creative, of course! I’ve compiled 9 Fun Book Projects for you. They’re quick and easy to prepare, and best of all, they’re engaging – for both…

Third Grade Pizza Box Biography Reading Response…Pinner wrote: I've used pizza boxes to make games before, but this is a terrific way to use them. If you go to your local pizza place you can often get them for free or for a very small price. When you say you are a teacher they usually sigh and just give them to you. : )

Passion projects have changed my relationships with my students forever.

Book reports don't need to be painfully boring. In fact, they can be a ton of fun! Here are 10 creative book report ideas to use in your classroom.

This blog post explores innovative and engaging lesson plans for any novel unit... ranging from task cards to book instagram pages to a novel podcast project. Student choice is key here, and students can find something they would like to complete in order to convey their reading, comprehension, and

Oh baby! There's nothing better than doodles to get students excited about learning. In the free doodle book review, students complete planning pages before creating a doodle-themed, one-page book report. This book review is accessible and fun...and since I know your students will LOVE IT, I'm providing an exclusive FREE DOODLE BOOK REVIEW.

We just finished reading the classic novel From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwieler. The kids enjoyed...

If you are looking for a creative way to assess student summer reading, have your kids design a Peek-a-Boo book scene. Continue reading →

10 elementary reading fair projects that won our school reading fair. These reading fair boards can give you some ideas for reading fair projects.

If you've been looking for a free book report template, today's your day! Download this free book report flip book printable for your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade classroom and home school students. Book report projects and book report templates for elementary and middle school kids don’t need to be boring! It's a perfect way to help students meet their reading goals without a boring book report. Grab this freebie now!

These tab books are a super engaging way to make nonfiction book report writing meaningful and fun! Skills covered include main idea and supporting details, nonfiction text strucuture, nonfiction text features, author's point of view, summarizing, and more. A low prep, printable activity that is great for independent or group work with students in grades 3, 4, 5 or 6. Use for any informational text or nonfiction reading passage.

Retelling stories is a skill that not all children possess naturally. Some like to retell every single detail, while others leave out important information to the story. That’s why using a retelling chart or organizer is helpful. When it was time for my Kindergartner and 1st grader to work on retelling this school year, I ... Read More about What’s the SCOOP? Retelling Chart

Searching for innovative book report ideas for your middle or elementary school classroom? Check out this post featuring an exciting reading project for language arts. Both students and teachers will be thrilled by the Book Buffet concept—you definitely want to see the creative dessert-themed presentations!

To get my beginning ELLs ready for their end of the year reading assessment, the one that measures their reading progress for the year, they must learn how to

1 2 3 Come Do Some More "Oh, the Places You'll Go..." Suess Activities With Me! Last week I posted a super-fun “Oh the Places I'll Go” flip-the-flap, writing prompt HAT craftivity. While I was working on that packet, I also designed a craft featuring "...

Makes these super easy reading pointers for your classroom or turn it into a fun hands-on activity for your kids to use while reading.

Musings from the Middle School: Interactive Student Notebooks and Close Reading... A Perfect Pair!