Grade 5 Book Report

5th Grade Class Book Reports 9/10 - 6/11

September	Biography	Puppet Student will create a puppet of the character and talk about their life
October	Fantasy/ SciFi	Book Jacket to illustrate their book and present a short synopsis
November	Historical Fiction	Child will give an oral presentation of the story and may dress up or like a character from the story or bring in a prop from the time period read about
December	Novel: A Christmas Carol	Diorama Students will create a diorama after listening to the story with an index card attached summarizing the scene they chose to depict
January	Free Choice	Written Report Students will pick a genre of their choice and then answer written questions regarding their book
February	Black History	Students will read about the contributions of an African American and present a short speech on their subject and his or her accomplishments
March	Women in History	Students will create a Time Line summarizing the major events in the life of the woman they chose (Minimum 4 events)
April	Newberry Award or Newberry Honor book	Students will create a Mobile of the main events and characters in the book and describe it to the class
May	Mystery	Critical Review Students will give a critique of the mystery book they read
June	Nature and/or Animals	Students will create a Collage representing the characters and events in the story

Students will also be required to read 15 books independently ( Five a semester)		Format 1. Title 2. Author 3. List the main characters and describe them 4. What was the problem the main character had to solve? 5. What was the author’s purpose in writing this book? 6. What was the lesson learned from the story? 7. What part of the story would you have changed?

5th Grade Independent Book Reports 9/10 – 6/11

All five book reports must be submitted by the due date for each trimester. Book Reports can be handed in early at any time. We encourage students to do this.

We also ask that parents sign all reports and monitor the books your child chooses to read. Please make sure they are acceptable and age appropriate.

Suggested 5th Grade book lists, as well as a book report form sheet, that can be downloaded, are available on the St. Joan of Arc website: sjaschoolny.com

Students are required to read 15 books independently ( Five a semester)

Format
1. Title
2. Author
3. List the main characters and describe them
4. What was the problem the main character had to solve?
5. What was the author’s purpose in writing this book?
6. What was the lesson learned from the story?
7. What part of the story would you have changed?

First Trimester

The first 5 book reports are due on: _________________
Two of the book reports will be free choices.
The other three reports will be on: a mystery, a Newbery award or Honor book, and a myth or legend.

Please follow the format above when writing or typing your reports.

Second Trimester

The second 5 book reports will be due on: _______________
Three of the book reports will be free choices.
The other two reports will be on: A book about an animal and a historical fiction book.

Please follow the format above when writing or typing your reports.

Third Trimester

Three of the books will be free choices.
The other two books will be: a biography, and a drama (play).

Please follow the format above when writing or typing your reports.