Trick or treat book reports and pumpkin projects will be. Thingamajig by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license. One of my favorite books for teaching about character traits is the paper bag princess by robert munsch. Your class will have fun using these pumpkin book report ideas for inspiration and decorating their own book character pumpkin this year. Focus your discussion on the characters in the story. Pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family project have your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families. Information was sent home about a book report assignment. Our elementary school hosts its annual pumpkin book character contest. Wizard of oz character pumpkin book report, or if you want a prop for a display. Seven legendary halloween characters and the pumpkins to match this link is to an external site that may or. See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin contest. For this project, students will read a book at home, write about the book they have read, and decorate a pumpkin to match a character from the book. But as a supporting character in the bestselling memoirs of a geisha, she briefly enjoyed about fifteen minutes of pumpkin fame in 1999, and again when the movie came out in 2005. Lets take this harvest theme and bring it into our class for some reading fun.
Pumpkin projectslet your students turn pumpkins into their favorite book characters. The kids then get to bring their masterpieces to school and present both their pumpkins and book reports at the same time. Create a pumpkin book report project this fall whether you are looking for a way to incorporate the pumpkins you picked up at the pumpkin patch into an activity or simply want to create a seasonal project for the classroom, a pumpkin book report puts a fun spin on this classroom classic. Apr 20, 2019 explore jamiebettss board pumpkin book report 2nd, followed by 443.
She has been honored with englands most prestigious childrens book. Students will present their pumpkins to the class during the week of the 28th. See more ideas about character pumpkins, book character pumpkins and pumpkin decorating. This report includes a writing organizer, directions, a pattern and rubric. They had to make their pumpkin into their character from the book they did their report on. This is going to be my class first book report this year. You can attach objects to your pumpkin or paint it. It goes along with the pumpkin character book report form for students to complete and bring in with their pumpkins. Although it was designed to be used in october, the character trait pages that are included would be useful yearround. They read a book and chose a character from their book and wrote about the characters traits, finding text evidence to back up. There are two of each for favorite part, main idea, favorite character, and setting with space to write and draw.
Pumpkin book report project its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. Pumpkin book report by simply kinder teachers pay teachers. Students decorate pumpkins to represent their favorite book character and write a character analysis of the character. Pumpkin character book report this month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. First grade pumpkin book reports we had a terrific pumpkin book report day and the children enjoyed learning about their peers book selections. This character shaped book report is a cute, creative and fun way for students to relate to memorable characters theyve read about. The tale unfolds through the alternating perspectives of main characters phoebe.
This month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. Pumpkin book characters book character pumpkins, pumpkin. Understanding character traits helps students become better readers and writers. Here is the letter that was sent home with october homework. Teachers assign a lot of book reports to ensure that students read lots of books, especially at that critical early age when they are still trying to master the written word. This pumpkin book report craftivity has both fall themed and pumpkin themed book reports to use.
The file includes several picture tutorials on creating different notebook artifacts. Character body book report directions use the attached directions to assemble your book report. Ces book character pumpkin decorating contest 2014 youtube. Kathy, ruth, tommy, miss lucy, miss emily, miss geraldine. Follow the links below for some ideas or check out our pictures from the last few years. Use our templates and pumpkin carving ideas featuring infamous halloween characters ghosts, goblins, vampires, and wicked witches. Made with boinx fotomagico photos by rebecca salazar music credits. Students then picked a character from the book and created that character on a pumpkin. I just finished a class about the importance of types of assessment in reading, writing and word study, and this project is a great way to begin book talk and comprehension conversations about a text. Aa the best time to visit a pumpkin patch is during autumn. Pumpkin book report project welcome to our kindergarden.
Autumn is another word for fall, it takes place during the months of september, october an. Our grade students all read a favorite book with their families, then created a pumpkin based on the main character. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october book. The theme for the pumpkin contest is my favorite book character. Pumpkin book projects are an engaging halloween activity that teaches character traits and more. Pumpkin character report wilders preparatory academy. This bestselling packet has been completely updated and now includes crisp fonts, new clipart, additional pages and editable resources to make it quick and easy for teachers to implement a fun book project. Every year my kids school hosts the school pumpkin patch as part of the fall festival. Saltillo primary school students selected a book to read during the month of october. Book character pumpkin decorating contest as captain underpants. The older your child, the more independent they can be in the creative phase. The students loved making their pumpkin into their character. Each classroom picks a book and decorates a pumpkin based on the book.
Part one is the book report which is completed at home with the help of parents. Pumpkin book report project chino valley unified school. Pumpkin character book report dear parentsguardians, its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. Pumpkin book report due friday, october 12 please turn a pumpkin into character from your book. How to transform pumpkins into your favorite book character. Halloween book reports and pumpkin characters how much fun we had today during our book report sharing. Find inspiration for your book character pumpkin project. Discuss with your child what book character they would like to do their report on. I created this explosive 111 page freebie for my postcard exchange.
Get kids to read a book, then decorate a pumpkin at home to resemble one of its. Celebrate literacy and creativity with this handson collaborative story book pumpkin activity. Pumpkin book reports pumpkin books, book character. I did create a book report form that went a bit more in depth requiring my students to give character traits and what evidence from the book led them to identify those traits, but i use this primarily as a homeschool connection project. Pumpkin memoirs of a geisha, by arthur golden wait, this pumpkin isnt even a squash. A small enough pumpkin that the student can carry it. Forextra credit in reading we are asking students to complete a pumpkin character book report. Pumpkin book character report and presentation due. Book character pumpkin decorating contest the south bosque library is sponsoring its annual pumpkin decorating contest for every kindergarten through fourth grade student who would like to enter. Character pumpkins and state notebook character pumpkins. Character body book report draft copy draft copies are due on monday, february 11th.
The 3rd grade rising leaders completed pumpkin book report projects. Be creative, use fabric, paper, paint, markers and other craft supplies to make your pumpkin stand out in the crowd. Pick one character and create them on a small pie size pumpkin. Pete the cat pumpkin pete the cat five little pumpkins james dean 9780062304186 com books pete the cat pumpkin love it so doing this for my daughters a pete the cat pumpkin too cute you could balance him on pair of white sneakers activities and. Make one for your front porch or ask your classmates to join in for a whole class activity. This is an idea that i found on another teachers blog site, so a huge thank you to hope king for the inspiration. It provides clear examples which allow students to draw conclusions about the characters traits and emotions. Here are 12 easy to make storybook pumpkin ideas to inspire you. It is time for first grades storybook character pumpkin project. We picked a vocabulary word to define on our crowns and celebrated our pumpkins in the vocab parade. See more ideas about pumpkin books, character pumpkins and book. First grade pumpkin book reports trinity catholic academy. Pumpkin book projects are an engaging halloween activity that teaches. Families make the pumpkins at home to resemble a book or a character.
The completed written report and decorated pumpkin is due on monday, october 28. October is an excellent time for all things pumpkins. Pumpkin character book report by smarter balanced teaching. We have all seen those cute pumpkins that match our favorite characters in stories. Pumpkin character book report dublin unified school. This is the assignment sheet and grading rubric for a second grade pumpkin book report project. Geraldine mccaughrean is the printz awardwinning author of the white darkness. You might use green paint to make froggy from the picture book. Pumpkin storybook characters smore newsletters for education. Pumpkin book report projecthmmmmm wonder how to incorporate.
Its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. Seven legendary halloween characters and the pumpkins to. Choose your pumpkin carefully, you will be transforming it into a character from a library book. Pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family projecthave your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families. Ive compiled a list of my favorite pumpkin book report ideas. Have them decorate a pumpkin to look like the character. Pumpkin book reports pumpkin book reports pumpkin book reports. You may pick any character from any book you have read or. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october book report. But were willing to bet that if you asked them to do a book character pumpkin book report, you might just get that reaction. Knowledge of the first book is not required to enjoy this one. Pumpkin projectshave a little literacy fun with these pumpkin project. This month we are asking you to complete a fun book report project together. Book reports are usually written reports that tell the reader about the story,the characters in the story, and what the writer liked or didnt like about.
Williams before students may work on their final copy. Pumpkin book report kenosha unified school district. The keith library is hosting a pumpkin party from oct. I had our reading buddies who are 3rd graders come to our room and help us with our characters. Character body book report springbank middle school. Yes, please use a real pumpkin, but do not carve the pumpkin. Students are challenged to partner with their parents to create a pumpkin that looks like one of their favorite characters from a book.
Select a grade level appropriate book and have your child. The pumpkin book project is always an annual favorite in my classroom. As you already know, tuesday is my favorite day because i get to link up with my buddy, holly. Why not have our students create these adorable pumpkins a. Are you looking for a fun and festive book project for grades 1 through 5. This bestselling packet has been completely updated and now includes crisp fonts, new clipart, additional pages and edita. While stick dog might not be your childs cup of tea, the idea to combine a love of reading with a pumpkin you dont have to carve probably is your cup of tea as a mom. Pumpkin book reports pumpkin books, pumpkin faces, cute. Characters, setting, problem to begin to make you want to read some more. See more ideas about character pumpkins, book character pumpkins and.