Activities for our Reading Class

Author's Chair-Share the mosting interesting parts of the book ( read-out loud);

• Tell about the most interesting part of the book you have read
• Identify the parts in the story that show a character has changed his attitudes or ways of behavior.
• Sentences or paragraphs which show traits or emotions of the main character
• A part that describes a person, place or thing.
• A part of the story that you think could not have really happened.
• A part that proves a personal opinion that you hold.
• A part which you believe is the climax of the story.

Character Talk-

• Pretend you are the main character and retell parts of the story.
• a monologue

A Line of from the Book

Word-Study, Make a list of new and unusual words and expressions.

Heros and Villains

• List three characteristics of each hero or villain. Provide one-sentence description what your hero/villain did that characterize him/her as a hero or villain.

Book Mural

Make a Poster

• Make posters about the book using two or more of the following media: paint, crayons, chalk, paper, ink, real materials.
• Do a collage/poster showing pictures or 3-d items that related to the book, and then write a sentence or two beside each one to show its significance.
• Make a book jacket for the book or story. with an inside summary. with an original blurb.
• Use magazine photos to make a collage about the story . Attach a written description to the collage.
• Make a mini-book about the story.
• Write a letter to a character in the book.
• Write a letter to the author of the book.
• Write a diary that one of the story’s main characters might have kept before, during, or after the book’s events. Remember that the character’s thoughts and feelings are very important in a diary. Illustrate yourt entries.
• Make a graphic representation of an event or character in the story.
• Make a poster advertising your book so someone else will want to read it.
• Interview a character. Write at least ten questions that will give the character the opportunity to discuss his/her thoughts and feelings about his/her role in the story. However you choose to present your interview is up to you.
• Make a character tree, where one side is event, symmetrical side is emotion or growth.
• Choose a quote from a character. Write why it would or wouldn’t be a good motto by which to live your life
• Send a postcard from one of the characters. Draw a picture on one side, write the message on the other.
• Draw a picture of the setting of the climax. Why did the author choose to have the action take place here?
• Make a travel brochure advertising the setting of the story.
• Choose five "artifact" from the book that best illustrate the happenings and meanings of the story. Tell why you chose each one.
• Stories are made up; on conflicts and solutions. Choose three conflicts that take place in the story and give the solutions. Is there one that you wish had been handled differently?
• Write a letter (10-sentence minimum) to the main character of your book asking questions, protesting a situation, and/or making a complaint and/or a suggestion.
• After reading a book of history or historical fiction, make an illustrated time line showing events of the story and draw a map showing the location(s) where the story took place.
• (Character)Word Bank and Character Portrayal (pick 10 interesting and sophysticated words to describe your character; explain why you chose these words; list events or remarks associated with the Word bank)
• Write a letter to a movie producer trying to get that person interested in making your book into a movie. Explain why the story, characters, conflicts, etc., would make a good film. Suggest a filming location and the actors to play the various roles. YOU MAY ONLY USE BOOKS WHICH HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN MADE INTO MOVIES.
• Write a FULL (physical, emotional, relational) description of three of the characters in the book. Draw a portrait to accompany each description.
• Write a one sentence summary of each chapter and illustrate the sentence. ( pick 5 major chapters)
• Choose a job for one of the characters in the book and write letter of application.
• Nominate one of the characters for an office in local, state or national government. Which office should they run for? What are the qualities that would make them be good for that office?
• Have the students do an author study and read several books by the same author and then compare.
• Cut out magazine pictures to make a collage or a poster illustrating the idea of the book.
• Do you think you know the book?
  • Prepare a list of 15 to 20 questions for use in determining if other people have read the book carefully.
• Make a "wanted" poster for one of the characters or objects in your book. Include the following: (a) a drawing or cut out picture of the character or object, (b) a physical description of the character or object, (c) the character’s or object’s misdeeds (or deeds?), (d) other information about the character or object which is important, (e) the reward offered for the capture of the character or object
• Design a movie poster for the book you read. Cast the major character in the book with real actors and actresses. Include a scene or dialogue from the book in the layout of the poster. Remember, it should be PERSUASIVE; you want people to come see the movie.
• Complete a series of five drawings that show five of the major events in the plot of the book you read. Write captions for each drawing so that the illustrations can be understood by someone who did not read the book.
• Plan a party for the characters in the book you read. In order to do this, complete each of the following tasks: (a) Design an invitation to the party which would appeal to all of the characters. (b) Imagine that you are five of the characters in the book and tell what each would wear to the party. (c) Tell what food you would serve and why. (d) Tell what games or entertainment you will provide and why your choices are appropriate. (e) Tell how three of the characters will act at the party. (f) What kind of a party is this? (birthday, housewarming, un-birthday, anniversary, etc.)
• Design a symbol for a novel or a certain character. Write about it.

Student-Nominated Class Book Award

Class Book Award Nominations