Book Reports

August Due September 5th

As part of our Nursery Rhymes unit, students will complete an oral presentation in place of a traditional written report.

Assignment Details:

Students will choose and memorize a Mother Goose nursery rhyme to recite aloud to the class.

• The poem may be one we have learned in class or one the student has practiced at home.

• This is a presentation-only assignment — no written paper is required.

📢 Students should practice speaking clearly and confidently. If your child feels nervous, you may choose to record a video of them reciting the rhyme at home and email it to the teacher.

September Due October 3rd

Students will read (or be read to) an alphabet book and contribute a page to our class-created alphabet book!

Project Instructions:

Each student will be assigned one letter of the alphabet to focus on for their page.

On their assigned letter page, students should:

1. Cut or paste images, draw, or write words that begin with their letter.

   • Vowels: Words can include the letter in the middle (e.g., cat for a).

   • Letter X: May be used at the end of a word (e.g., box, fox).

2. All work should be student-created as much as possible.

   • Encourage your child to do the cutting, gluing, drawing, and writing independently.

October Due October 31st

Students will read an award-winning picture book of their choice and complete a creative activity to show their understanding of the story.

Project Instructions:

Students will complete the “Picture Walk” form, which includes:

1. Student’s Name, Book Title, and Author

   • All writing should be neat and legible and completed by the student.

2. Draw and Color 3 Pictures:

   • One picture from the beginning of the story

   • One from the middle

   • One from the end

🎨 All drawings must be done and fully colored by the student.
🖼️ Pictures should be neat and carefully done, showing effort and understanding of the story.

November Due November 26th

For this book report, students will read (or be read to) a book about farms or farm animals.
The book may be narrative (a story) or informative (nonfiction)—student’s choice!

Project Instructions:

After reading, students will design a brand-new book cover for the book they read.

The new book cover must include:

1. Student’s Name

2. Title and Author of the book

3. A creative illustration drawn on the front

   • Students may choose to show a favorite scene or a lesson learned from the book

🎨 Artwork must be original and drawn completely by the student—no printed images or tracing.

December Due December 15th

Students will read an informational (nonfiction) book about a country or continent of their choice.

Project Instructions:

1. Read an informative book about a country or continent.

2. Fill out the continent/country worksheet with key facts from the book.

3. Attach the worksheet to a brown paper bag.

4. Place 3 items inside the bag that represent the country or continent.

   • These can be small objects, handmade items, or drawings.

5. Presentation: Students will share their 3 items with the class and explain how each item relates to the country or continent they studied.

📌 Students should be prepared to speak briefly about why they chose each item and what it teaches us about the place they read about.

January Due January 30th

Students will choose a fairy tale or fable to read (or be read to) for this book report.

Project Instructions:

After reading, students will complete the Story Elements Organizer to show what they learned from the story.

The organizer must include:

1. Student’s Name

2. Title and Author of the book

Students will then write or illustrate the following story elements:

• Setting

• Characters

• Problem

• Solution

🎨 If students choose to draw, pictures should be neat and fully colored.
✍️ All writing should be neat and legible, completed by the student.

February Due February26th 

To celebrate our reading of Dr. Seuss, students will create a mobile that shows what they’ve learned and enjoyed from their chosen Dr. Seuss book.

Project Instructions:

Students will create a mobile using a hanger (wire hangers work best).

The mobile must include:

1. Student’s Name

2. Title and Author of the Dr. Seuss book

3. 4–5 drawings or objects hanging from the mobile that relate to the story

🎨 All drawings must be made by the student—no printed or store-bought images, please.

March Due March 27th

This month, students should choose and read a Historical Fiction or a History book.

Book Report Instructions:

After reading, students will complete a simple, creative report that includes:

1. Student’s Name

2. Title of the Book

3. Star Rating

   • Students will color in stars neatly to show how much they liked (or didn’t like) the book.

4. Favorite Part (1 Sentence)

   • Students will write one sentence describing their favorite part of the book.

5. Illustration

   • Students will draw a small picture of their favorite part.