Grade Four Book Projects

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1 Grade Four Book Projects As a reader, it is important to choose books from a variety of literature genre for independent reading. Even though you may have a favourite, aim to read from as many different genres as you can. The purpose of these projects is for you to discover different types of books you like to read, and to have fun presenting them in your own creative way while using the talents that God has given you! You will need to complete 3 projects this year; one from each category and each must be from a different genre. Below, I have included a few examples, but book selection is up to you and your parents. It must be within your reading ability. Genre type Realistic Fiction Mystery or Adventure Story History or Historical Fiction Science (non-fiction) Fantasy Poetry Science Fiction Autobiography or Biography Examples *Lemonade Wars *Toilet Paper Tigers *Hardy Boys *Cam Jensen *Stone Fox *My Story series *Dear Canada series *Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes *Usborne Science series *Eyewitness Series *Percy Jackson and the Olympians *Narnia Series *Spiderwick Chronicles *Shel Siverstein Collections *Jack Prelutsky poetry *My Teacher Flunked the Planet *Aliens for Breakfast *Helen Keller *Terry Fox

2 Creative reading response projects When you have finished your reading, choose one of the projects on the next pages to do. You will complete 3 projects this year: 1 visual, 1 oral and 1 written. They can be done in any order. Pick a project that makes you excited! Plan ahead; this is not a project that can be done the night before. Please cut apart, and hand in your project plan slips that are on the last page. Your projects are due: November 18 -hand in plan on Oct 31 March 3- hand in plan on February 17 June 2 - hand in plan on May 15

3 Visual Projects All visual projects should be colourful, attractive and neatly completed in good copy. Please be prepared to present your project to the class. 1. Diorama- In a shoe box, make a diorama of an important scene from the book. The diorama should show story elements (setting, important characters, important plot in the book, mood of the book). On an index card mounted on the top of the box, tell the title and author of the book. Describe how the diorama fits into the book (e.g. where the scene fits into the general plot of the story, when this occurs, and the importance of this scene.) 2. Game Board- Create a game board that clearly demonstrates all the important events of the book in the correct sequence. Include instructions and all the parts necessary to play the game. The game should include visual features that show mood, setting, and the main characters of the book. If it is a non-fiction book, the game should teach several of the important facts that you learned from the book. 3. Sculpture- Make 3-dimensional figures of the main characters of the story. Use any materials that you think would be appropriate to make them realistic! Take into consideration what you know about the characters personality and appearance from what the author has written. 4. Book Jacket- Design a book jacket for your book. On the front cover write the title and the author and include an illustration that shows an important scene, object or character from the book. On the back cover, summarize the plot of the book, making sure that you tell the main problem, but don t give away the ending. Make your audience wants to read the book by the suspense you create! 5. Poster- Your book is being made into a movie! Make a poster advertisement on a large sheet of poster board to advertise the movie. Make sure you have a large, bold title and the illustrations show important story elements (setting, important characters, an important scene in the story, mood). You can include brief supportive quotations from movie reviewers. ( A must-see! ~Calgary Herald) On the back of the

4 poster, tell the title and author of the book. Describe how the poster relates to the book. *For non-fiction books, create a poster to show what you learned from the book. Include both pictures and text. 6. Timeline-Develop a timeline sequencing the plot of your story with key events highlighted by a brief written explanation and small illustrations. 7. PowerPoint- Make a PowerPoint presentation to show the main story elements (setting, characters, plot/main problem, and a theme/message of the story). If it is a non-fiction book, the PowerPoint should teach several of the important facts that you learned from the book. Remember to include the title and author on one of the slides.

5 Oral Projects All oral projects should be well rehearsed and spoken clearly. Make eye contact with the audience and use props and gestures to add interest to your presentation. 1. Book Talk- You have been asked to promote your book for a TV show. Decide how you will introduce your book and convince viewers to read it. Prepare by making notes on index cards that summarize the story. Include a description of the setting, characters, plot, and theme (overall message of the book). If it is an information book, tell the main content of the book and give some specific interesting examples. Your talk should include the title and author. 2. Original Song or Poem- Write a song or poem that describes where the story took place, the mood of the story, or the plot. You might also like to write a poem or song about a problem one of the main characters of the story faced and how they dealt with it. Your poem should have several verses and show evidence that you have a good understanding of what you ve read. 3. Interview- You are a TV talk show host and your guest in one of the characters from the book. Write up ten or more interesting questions and answers for the character so that your audience will get a good idea of the story (especially the plot and characters) from your guest s answers. You can either act out both roles yourself (e.g. changing hats!) or ask a friend to ask the interview questions. 4. Drama (Skit or Puppet Show)-Select an important event from the story. Ask some friends to help you dramatize that scene. Make puppets for the main characters, or use props and costumes to help make the scene believable. Make sure that you practice so that you know your lines and movements. Before your presentation, tell the title and author of the book. Describe where your skit fits into the general plot of the story.

6 Written Projects All written projects should be typed or neatly written out in good copy. 1. Book Review- You have been asked to review your book for a magazine. Summarize the story. Include a description of the setting, characters, plot (including the main problem), and theme (overall message of the book). If it is an information book, tell the main content of the book and give some specific interesting examples. Your review should include the title and author. 2. Sequel- If you were to write a continuation for this book, what would it be about? Give a summary of the book to introduce your sequel. Next, outline your ideas for the events of your new book in point form. 3. Scrapbook-Create a scrapbook that is 5-7 pages that includes your favourite scenes, characters, plot and mood from the book. On each page include pictures, descriptions, and creative embellishments. 4. Letter to the Author-Write a letter to the author to tell them your response to the book. Choose 3 of the following responses and write them into three separate paragraphs. Use proper letter format. What have you enjoyed about their book? Tell about a favourite scene, and why? What are your questions for the author? What suggestions for changes would you make to the book?

7 Keep this chart handy to record the projects you have completed. Project due date November18 Book read Project completed/ genre March 3 June 2

8 June 2 Project Plan for Plan is due: May 15 (name) Book Title: Genre: Project: March 3 Project Plan for Plan is due: February 17 (name) Book Title: Genre: Project: November 18 Project Plan for Plan is due: October 31 (name) Book Title: Genre: Project: