BOOK REPORTS
SEPTEMBER
BOOK JOURNAL
You will pick a book from the 5th GRADE READING LIST (at bottom of page), complete My Reading Response Journal (pic at bottom of page), and return the Accountability Form/Parent Compact. You will turn in all to me by certain due dates. Keep an eye on the Newsletter.
Your child was NOT given a copy of the Reading List or the Accountability Form. You will need to print them both.
A day that the book should be brought to class, the Accountability Form, and the book journal all have specific due dates.
PRINT THIS FORM
Accountability Form/Parent Compact (You will need to add the dates on this sheet after you print it.)Look under "FIRST BOOK REPORT GUIDELINES" Link for directions on how to write your book report. This will be due after you read your book. You can begin working on it when you finish your book.
BOOK JOURNAL
You will pick a book from the 5th GRADE READING LIST (at bottom of page), complete My Reading Response Journal (pic at bottom of page), and return the Accountability Form/Parent Compact. You will turn in all to me by certain due dates. Keep an eye on the Newsletter.
Your child was NOT given a copy of the Reading List or the Accountability Form. You will need to print them both.
A day that the book should be brought to class, the Accountability Form, and the book journal all have specific due dates.
PRINT THIS FORM
Accountability Form/Parent Compact (You will need to add the dates on this sheet after you print it.)Look under "FIRST BOOK REPORT GUIDELINES" Link for directions on how to write your book report. This will be due after you read your book. You can begin working on it when you finish your book.
OCTOBER
SHORT BOOK REPORT (ABeka requires this form)
We will read the same book inside and outside of class for this book report. You will complete a "short book" report that is given by ABeka. They have a certain form that you will fill out. You will do an activity in class to share your book.
SHORT BOOK REPORT (ABeka requires this form)
We will read the same book inside and outside of class for this book report. You will complete a "short book" report that is given by ABeka. They have a certain form that you will fill out. You will do an activity in class to share your book.
NOVEMBER
LONG BOOK REPORT (ABeka requires this format)
You will read the same book inside and outside of class for this book report. You will complete a "long book" report that is given by ABeka. They have a directions on how to fill out a long book report in your Language book. It tells you how to fill out the report on pages 178-182. It goes in great details. It even has a sample report to follow. If you follow this report, you should make a 100 on your report.
I ask that parent's help on this report. We have completed some in class, but I ask that the parents help when possible. You will have to complete the writing process on this report. I will ask the parents to sign the final rough draft. This will let me know that you approve the rough draft and have looked back at the pages in the Language book if needed to make sure the report is completed correctly. This shows me that your child is ready to write the final draft.
LONG BOOK REPORT (ABeka requires this format)
You will read the same book inside and outside of class for this book report. You will complete a "long book" report that is given by ABeka. They have a directions on how to fill out a long book report in your Language book. It tells you how to fill out the report on pages 178-182. It goes in great details. It even has a sample report to follow. If you follow this report, you should make a 100 on your report.
I ask that parent's help on this report. We have completed some in class, but I ask that the parents help when possible. You will have to complete the writing process on this report. I will ask the parents to sign the final rough draft. This will let me know that you approve the rough draft and have looked back at the pages in the Language book if needed to make sure the report is completed correctly. This shows me that your child is ready to write the final draft.
DECEMBER
BREAK FROM BOOK REPORTS
BREAK FROM BOOK REPORTS
JANUARY
CAN BOOK REPORT or LONG BOOK REPORT (Can Book Report worth 300 pts/Long Book Report 100 pts)
You pick a book from the 5th Grade Reading List below, complete a Can Book Report, and return the Accountability Form. You will turn in all to me by certain due dates. Keep an eye on the Newsletter.
The Can Book Report is a fun way to write a book report and to add some creativity to your report.
The Can Book Report DIRECTIONS (You may earn extra credit for your next Language test.)
The Can Book Report EXAMPLES
The can Book Report ACCOUNTABILITY FORM (You will need to add the dates on this sheet after you print it.)
The Can Book Report RUBRIC
LIST OF BOOKS
CAN BOOK REPORT or LONG BOOK REPORT (Can Book Report worth 300 pts/Long Book Report 100 pts)
You pick a book from the 5th Grade Reading List below, complete a Can Book Report, and return the Accountability Form. You will turn in all to me by certain due dates. Keep an eye on the Newsletter.
The Can Book Report is a fun way to write a book report and to add some creativity to your report.
The Can Book Report DIRECTIONS (You may earn extra credit for your next Language test.)
The Can Book Report EXAMPLES
The can Book Report ACCOUNTABILITY FORM (You will need to add the dates on this sheet after you print it.)
The Can Book Report RUBRIC
LIST OF BOOKS
FEBRUARY
BIOGRAPHY BOOK REPORT (ABeka requires Biography book reports so I decided to do it this month)
THIS REPORT IS COMPLETED IN CLASS.
Since the month of February is Black History Month, you will be researching a famous African American. We began reading Sounder in class for Reading when we returned to school in January for many reasons but one reason was because Black History Month was coming up, as well.
You will draw a person's name that you will research and present in class. You will complete a long book report. You may want to refresh what to include in your report by looking in your language book on pages 178-182.
YOU WILL NEED TO ALSO BRING IN A PICTURE OF YOUR PERSON. WE WILL PUT YOUR INFO AND PICTURE ON OUR BULLETIN BOARD.
BLACK HISTORIAN HANDOUT
BIOGRAPHY BOOK REPORT (ABeka requires Biography book reports so I decided to do it this month)
THIS REPORT IS COMPLETED IN CLASS.
Since the month of February is Black History Month, you will be researching a famous African American. We began reading Sounder in class for Reading when we returned to school in January for many reasons but one reason was because Black History Month was coming up, as well.
You will draw a person's name that you will research and present in class. You will complete a long book report. You may want to refresh what to include in your report by looking in your language book on pages 178-182.
YOU WILL NEED TO ALSO BRING IN A PICTURE OF YOUR PERSON. WE WILL PUT YOUR INFO AND PICTURE ON OUR BULLETIN BOARD.
BLACK HISTORIAN HANDOUT
MARCH
ORAL REPORT (ABeka requires oral reports)
Since we are going to space camp, I thought it would be best to do an oral report on an astronaut/space topic.
Biography Oral Report
This is easy to do. You will be given a space topic to research. I recommend going to a local library and finding a SMALL biography book on your topic, but you may find all the information you need on the internet, as well.
You will use your ABeka Language book to guide you. All the information is on page 184. Details of the assignment are given in the attachment along with the rubric.
Space Oral Report
Space Oral Report Rubric
ORAL REPORT (ABeka requires oral reports)
Since we are going to space camp, I thought it would be best to do an oral report on an astronaut/space topic.
Biography Oral Report
This is easy to do. You will be given a space topic to research. I recommend going to a local library and finding a SMALL biography book on your topic, but you may find all the information you need on the internet, as well.
You will use your ABeka Language book to guide you. All the information is on page 184. Details of the assignment are given in the attachment along with the rubric.
Space Oral Report
Space Oral Report Rubric
MAY
REVOLUTIONARY WAR NON-FICTION BOOK REPORT (ABeka requires nonfiction reports)
Because we are going to The American Village, I thought it would be nice to know a little information about the Revolutionary War before we got there.
You will scan a QR code and it will take you to a link of famous Americans from the American Revolution era. You will research your person and write a long book report. You will have time to complete the report in class, but if you do not use your time wisely, you will need to complete it at home. You can look in your language book if you need to see how to complete a report.
This link should give you all the information you need to write your long book report. YOU WILL PROBABLY NEED TO PRINT OFF THE INFORMATION. but if it does not give you enough information, please feel free to use the internet to search for your information. PLEASE ASK FOR YOUR PARENTS' APPROVAL BEFORE GOING TO ANY SITES.
Revolutionary War Biography Directions
REVOLUTIONARY WAR NON-FICTION BOOK REPORT (ABeka requires nonfiction reports)
Because we are going to The American Village, I thought it would be nice to know a little information about the Revolutionary War before we got there.
You will scan a QR code and it will take you to a link of famous Americans from the American Revolution era. You will research your person and write a long book report. You will have time to complete the report in class, but if you do not use your time wisely, you will need to complete it at home. You can look in your language book if you need to see how to complete a report.
This link should give you all the information you need to write your long book report. YOU WILL PROBABLY NEED TO PRINT OFF THE INFORMATION. but if it does not give you enough information, please feel free to use the internet to search for your information. PLEASE ASK FOR YOUR PARENTS' APPROVAL BEFORE GOING TO ANY SITES.
Revolutionary War Biography Directions
LIBRARY RESEARCH PAPER
This is a small research paper that your child will have to complete along with note cards. It is in your child's English book if you would like to look over it.