Pumpkin character book report dublin unified school district. These diy pumpkin projects will add lots of seasonal decor to your home with very little cost. Pumpkin book report project sumter district schools. Well, this fall, encourage classroom reading with the pumpkin book report project. I placed mine somewhat towards the top, where i would have enough of the book bind left behind to be the stem of the pumpkin. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october book report. To make the stem, take the top of the spine from step 1 and glue the front and. Pumpkin life cycle sequencing cards two sets to choose from pumpkin pumpkin sequencing activity printable and lesson plan this printable has a full lesson plan for the book pumpkin, pumpkin and a printable sequencing page that can be used for learning about the pumpkin life cycle alone or. In a good novel, the main character must make some hard choices. There are 20 printable worksheets and template pages in this set of reading resources, as well as a 5 page color bulletin board display banner. If real, please pick a pumpkin your child can carry independently. Oct 26, 2018 pumpkin out of a book project this is the perfect craft for those who love to read and for those who hate to read. Completed projects make wonderful bulletin boards or hallway displays.
It was produced by motion pictures and was broadcast from october 31, 2015 to april 23, 2016. Book character pumpkins pumpkin books physical education book characters rainbow display bulletin boards floor space billboard. Transform a book that is old, damaged, or just plain horrible, into a super cute book pumpkin. Step 6 after playing the game students can evaluate using the simple rubric. Pumpkin life cycle sequencing cards two sets to choose from pumpkin pumpkin sequencing activity printable and lesson plan this printable has a full lesson plan for the book pumpkin, pumpkin and a printable sequencing page that can be used for learning about the pumpkin life cycle alone or along with the book. Other support documents for cwa methods clean water act.
One way to do this is to create a board game based on the book, using the book s characters and story as a way of tying the material to a fun project. In the pumpkin plan, mike michalowicz, author of the perennial business cult classic the toilet paper entrepreneur, reveals how applying the same few simple methods farmers use to grow colossal prizewinning pumpkins can lead entrepreneurs to grow colossally successful businesses. School projects projects for kids project ideas potato people esperanza rising world book. These fun projects, from unique teaching resources, measure 9 x 21 inches after your students have. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons is a nonfiction book for children ages 48. Pumpkin character report wilders preparatory academy charter. Lets take this harvest theme and bring it into our class for some reading fun. You may pick any character from any book you have read or. The pumpkin project melds standardsbased content with slimy, tactile teamwork, making it the perfect halloweenfree october or november activity. Open the book about halfway and place your paper template on top with the center of the pumpkin matching up to the center binding of the book. Pick one character and create them on a small pie size pumpkin. Although it can be read as a simple adventure story, there are several themes interwoven within the story that illustrate selfishness, intolerance of differences and bullying as well as believing in yourself.
If you dont want to send the project home, you can decorate the pumpkin in class and have a schoolwide pumpkin decorating contest. The plastic pumpkins are a cute idea because they last. The library is hosting a book character pumpkin project. Pumpkin book report project welcome to our kindergarden.
Project pumpkin online collaboration projects extension activities. Students get to be creative and important skills like characters and plot are reinforced. Students dress up a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character. The theme for the pumpkin contest is my favorite book character. During october, have your students create pumpkin book report projects. To finish the pumpkin, i tied a few faux leaves to the top with raffia. I love book page crafts maybe thats because i love books so much. The report only requires a few kindergarten level sentences look at the rubric to see requirements for decorating your pumpkin and make this a fun project happy fall and happy learning i hope you have fun decorating your pumpkins together. Apr 04, 2020 the library is hosting a book character pumpkin project. Literacy read the big pumpkin by erica silverman alladin, 1995 even if you are not a fan of halloween, most children love this book and it is fun to act out the characters in the story. Both come with two different handwriting line choices. Pumpkin book report by simply kinder teachers pay teachers. Everything that you need to complete these game board book report projects is included in this set of teaching resources.
April 2020 paper pumpkin alternate project youtube. One of my favorite books for teaching about character traits is the paper bag princess by robert munsch. Then, answer the questions as if you were the character. There are several activities that go along with the project, keep an eye out for when each item is to be turned in. See this book page pumpkin here in my fall vignette from last year. This is a bulletin board display featuring yummy cheeseburger book report projects. This report takes that fun and makes for a great way to write about your favorite book. The students will be choosing their favorite fiction. Students are challenged to partner with their parents to create a pumpkin that looks like one of their favorite characters from a book. Project pumpkin project pumpkin extension activities.
I used four rows of book pages all the same size, then on the last row i cut about a half an inch off the folded book page pieces to give it the pumpkin shape. Oct 30, 2011 once the paint has dried, fan the book open and glue the front and back covers together to form a pumpkin shape. They took turns giving oral book reports on their book. Project pumpkin extension activities collaboration projects. The packet includes a parent letter with detailed instructions on how to make the character pumpkin and a character sketch sheet. Project pumpkin extension activities collaboration. And of course it is the beginning of everything pumpkin time. So long as your instructor permits it, a book report can be an opportunity to be creative and interpret the material you studied in an engaging way.
Dont pick a book that is too easy or too hard for your reading skill. The smells and colors abound and its the beginning of festive holidays for the rest of the year. This uniquely shaped cheeseburger book report project contains assembling directions, first draft worksheets, final draft templates, grading rubric, and a matching bulletin board banner. After ripping the hardcover from the spine, take trusty sharp shears and carefully cut the outside of the pages the best i could in a halfcircle round, yet think pumpkin shape. This fun lapbook resource will create a book report project for any novel use for independent reading projects, literature circles, or whole class novel studies. See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin contest. Trick or treat book reports and pumpkin projects will be the highlight of all fall activities in your classroom. Please send me pictures of your classroom pumpkins. Halloween english teaching resources and lesson plans.
Pumpkin project project packet look through the entire packet for this project. The student will read the book and prepare a board game that relates to the book. Completing a book report doesnt have to mean sitting at a computer and writing a lengthy essay. Fun halloween teaching resources, projects, activities, and. A rhyming halloween counting board book sure to delight the youngest trickortreaters now in a board book edition for the youngest reader, join a sneaky spider, a wily witch, a silly scarecrow, and other favorite spooky creatures as seven orange pumpkins disappear in a countdown to a halloween surprise. Next, you are going to decorate the pumpkin to look like a favorite story character from a book. The book should be at or above your current reading level. Winner of itv lorraines top tales 2016 lottie and her. One way to do this is to create a board game based on the book, using.
This pumpkin book report is aligned to first grade common core standards. I even have my students create a 2d version of the book project. Pumpkin book report project its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. Apr 28, 2020 make a fun popup card that can sit on a table or shelf, using the contents of the april 2020 stampin up. I didnt really like the ebook version because i like the traditional way of reading a library book and flipping the pages physically. The pumpkin book character project is a great activity for fall. You could even ask me for a book if you promise to bring it back. This pack offers two different project options centered around a character study. See the paper mache pumpkins activity in the arts section below. Pumpkin book projects are an engaging halloween activity that teaches. Based on what the students have read they will identify the 1. Oct 24, 2016 explore jayagautams board pumpkin book reports, followed by.
History of the teal pumpkin adapted book teal pumpkin. Always on the lookout for ways to work classic fun into the curriculum, i use our pumpkin project to teach estimation, measurement, place value, and other math concepts. This ela project provides extensive opportunities for students to engage with their story. Kids love this projectolder grade i may actually have to purchase this. You could even use them as pumpkin carving templates to show off your state pride. Remember this assignment is not mandatory, but if your child chooses to participate please send in the pumpkin, book report, and book. Attached you will find directions for the pumpkin project as well as dates when certain parts are due.
Focus your discussion on the characters in the story. Once the paint has dried, fan the book open and glue the front and back covers together to form a pumpkin shape. I am attaching the book report materials for those asking for extra copies below. Pumpkin books cat pumpkin pumpkin crafts pumpkin ideas pumpkin carving childrens book characters storybook. All that you will need is scissors, glue, tape, and coloring pencils there are 20 printable worksheets and template pages in this set of reading resources, as well as a 5 page color bulletin board display banner. You might also enjoy our 50 state flowers coloring pages. Apr 20, 2019 explore jamiebettss board pumpkin book report 2nd. This resource contains all the instructions and handouts needed to complete the lapbook shown in the picture.
Sandhills elementary get creative with pumpkins sandhills public schools k4 students participated in a pumpkin book report project. See more ideas about pumpkin books, character pumpkins and book character pumpkins. Students write about a book of their choice on a great worksheet with the graphic of a pumpkin and its leaves. These finished game board book report projects will make a colorful and dynamic bulletin board display of your students work. We are starting our pumpkin book projectsthis is a family reading project to encourage reading at home and to utilize reading skills in a fun and unique way.
Selecting a book select a high quality book to use for your project. They can decorate bulletin boards, be used for collage or other paper crafts, scrapbooking, stencils, diy sewing projects, or just about anything your creativity can come up with. This way it gives time for those late pumpkins to arrive and also provides great reading and writing activities during centers. Also known as the pumpkin book method guidance and recommendations for whole effluent toxicity wet testing pdf 60 pp, 252 k, july 2000, 821b00004 guidance and recommendations on the conduct of the approved wet test methods and interpretation of wet test results reported under the npdes program. Lets take this letharvest theme and bring it into our classroom for some reading fun. Aug 26, 20 open the book about halfway and place your paper template on top with the center of the pumpkin matching up to the center binding of the book. See more ideas about pumpkin books, character pumpkins, book character pumpkins. Students can write captions for the photos you take during the project. First, you are going to get a real or fake pumpkin do not carve. October28,2014 pumpkin book report dates and deadlines. Learn how pumpkin book projects are the perfect way to get kids excited about reading, teach character traits and strengthen summarizing skills.
In this realworld exercise about the teal pumpkin project, your child will create a persuasive poster to spread the word about the project in the hopes of convincing people to offer nonfood trinkets this halloween season. Book character pumpkin decorating contest the south bosque library is sponsoring its annual pumpkindecorating contest for every kindergarten through fourth grade student who would like to enter. Social studies activities teaching social studies classroom activities book activities classroom ideas teaching history book report projects. Pumpkins activities, lessons and printables a to z. Pumpkin book report by useful resources teachers pay. This year, i have decided to switch things up a bit. Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character. Elementary schoolelementary news sandhills public schools.
Pumpkin book report due october 24, 2011 dear students and parents, it is time for our next second grade project. Youll find that writing to sources is a key task and the speak. You may choose the same books you have been independently reading for your free choice reading. Oct 03, 2019 history of the teal pumpkin project adapted book teach your students all about the teal pumpkin project, when and why it started, and how to participate with this set of adapted, leveled readers. Pumpkins printables and worksheets a to z teacher stuff. Pumpkin contests are a great way to raise money for special causes at the school and encourage participation and parent involvement. Depending on the age of your students you can have them create their postcards from a variety of point of views. Oct 9, 2014 explore laceypbushs board pumpkin book report, followed by. I have my students do their own independent 3d pumpkin book report at home with a book of their choice, i find it is helpful to model the project together in class and that book.
The teachers at our sons school recommended the legend of spookley the square pumpkin. The reading tasks require a close read and analysis of a literary text. We will be writing biographies about some of our favorite american heroes and will create pumpkins to match. Traditionally, requiring students to write questions and answers about a. Pumpkin character book report this month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together.
Pumpkin character report wilders preparatory academy. How to create a board game book report our pastimes. Pumpkin decorating connected to reading what could be any better this report and project combo brings the love of fall together with the love of reading. A small enough pumpkin that the student can carry it. Cut orange paper or sponge paint paper orange and cut into a large pumpkin shape to fit around the outside of the classroom door and on to the door. Print the pumpkin sight words pumpkin sight words and practice the words or beginning sounds with your children. I have my students do their own independent 3d pumpkin book report at. As you write your answers, talk about the events, thoughts, and feelings that surrounded. This month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. Pumpkin book reports pumpkin book reports pumpkin book reports created date.
Learn how pumpkin book projects are the perfect way to get kids excited about. Jones and clifford were all on display in first grade today. But also, because book page crafts are inexpensive, they use materials that most of us have on hand already and the neutral look of the all over black and white text, is a great background drop for pretty much anything that you would like to add to it. Keep all of the steps and directions in mind when you are choosing your character. Ive compiled a list of my favorite pumpkin book report ideas. Pumpkin project 2015 southern highlands elementary. Our students turned in their pumpkins today, and their projects were amazing. Pumpkins arent exactly round, so i made the base a little bit fatter.
Write 510 questions that will give this character a chance to talk about the choices they faced. On my 6 different october and halloween pages, you will find fun, unique, and creative teaching resources for english and math, as well as powerpoint activities, bulletin board displays, and creative writing printable worksheets. Step 5 a date can be set where the students can bring their book report board game and play with other students in class. I have my students do their own independent 3d pumpkin book report at home with a book of their choice, i find it is helpful to model the project together in class and that book is perfect. It provides clear examples which allow students to draw conclusions about the characters traits and emotions. Pumpkin literacy pumpkin math pumpkin science pumpkin bulletin boards pumpkin art, recipes, games. Where the wild things are character pumpkin project pumpkin decorating. This means that we have put together pumpkin book reports for the last two years. A more traditional written book report option and a modern flipbook option. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october. Your pumpkin project is due thursday, october 27 th step 1.
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