We will be displaying the pumpkin characters on risers in the hall by the cafeteria. Usd 469 third graders create amazing pumpkin characters. Pumpkin book report due october 24, 2011 dear students and parents, it is time for our next second grade project. A minimum of three complete sentences used to describe the character. Each student was asked to select their favorite book. Explain to your child that today theyll be creating something from the book using a pumpkin and other supplies that will help the pumpkin resemble the story character or detail. 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. Character body book report springbank middle school.
October is an excellent time for all things pumpkins. They each picked one character and created the character on a small pumpkin. A small enough pumpkin that the student can carry it. Ive compiled a list of my favorite pumpkin book report ideas. Yes, please use a real pumpkin, but do not carve the pumpkin. Arthur pumpkin for paiges pumpkin book report project. Pumpkin is decorated using at least 2 forms of media i. Select a book keep in mind you will need to decorate a pumpkin as one of the characters in the book. Book report pumpkin characters by miss johnson tpt. Pick one character and create them on a small pie size pumpkin a small enough pumpkin that the student can carry it.
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. In the past, my class has used characters from books such as. Pumpkin book character project optional project bring anytime in october pumpkin book character project. Last, the students filled out the book report form that asked them to describe their character and also give their opinion of their book character. Pumpkin book projects are an engaging halloween activity that teaches. Trowbridges class chose and read a book on their reading. It was produced by motion pictures and was broadcast from. Students dress up a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character. Pumpkin project 2015 southern highlands elementary. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october book report. 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. The library is hosting a book character pumpkin project. Sure, these pumpkin decorating ideas go beyond the. But were willing to bet that if you asked them to do a book character pumpkin book report, you might just get that reaction.
Our elementary school hosts its annual pumpkin book character contest. It provides clear examples which allow students to draw conclusions about the characters traits and emotions. Halloween book reports and pumpkin characters how much fun we had today during our book report sharing. Decorate it, paint it, glue things to it, and just be creative please do not carve it though. Use the pumpkin project blueprint to sketch out ideas. You may use pumpkins or gourds or both to create your project. I pitched it to my team today and guess what we are doing for our october family project so excited. I am so loving this fall weather that we have going on in the south. Arthur pumpkin from arthurs halloween pumpkin book characters using pumpkins would be a fun way to celebrate reading. Pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family projecthave your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families. As you already know, tuesday is my favorite day because i get to link up with my buddy, holly. To decorate you can use paper, glue, paint, markers, pipe cleaners, fabric, or other craft items on the pumpkin. The children were allowed to decorate, paint, glue things to and just get creative with their pumpkin and they. Teachers assign a lot of book reports to ensure that students read lots of.
The first grade students chose a variety of book characters that included batman, clifford the big red dog, and pete the cat, to name a few. Focus your discussion on the characters in the story. Students are challenged to partner with their parents to create a pumpkin that looks like one of their favorite characters from a book. Williams before students may work on their final copy. Bring the book or a picture of the book cover to display with. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Take your child to a pumpkin patch or a store that. Visit the school library, your local library or bookstore. You could even ask me for a book if you promise to bring it back. The pumpkin book project is always an annual favorite in my classroom. See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating and character pumpkins. Students read a book and then decorate a pumpkin to look like the main character.
The plastic pumpkins are a cute idea because they last. First, you are going to get a real or fake pumpkin do not carve. They took special care to focus on the characters in the story and created that character on a small pie size pumpkin. Pumpkin reports is an computer animated science fiction comedy television series. The kids then get to bring their masterpieces to school and present both their pumpkins and book reports at the same time. Use the attached directions to assemble your book report. First grade pumpkin book reports trinity catholic academy. Next, you are going to decorate the pumpkin to look like a favorite story character from a book. Pumpkin character book report this month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. Pumpkin character report wilders preparatory academy. They have read books to identify the elements of a story and will be creating their own fiction stories.
Pumpkin book report dear 2nd grade parents, we are excited to introduce our 2nd take home project of the year. Pumpkin book reports pumpkin book reports pumpkin book reports created date. The 3rd grade rising leaders completed pumpkin book report projects. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october. In reading, students have been learning about the 5 elements of a story. The completed written report and decorated pumpkin is due on monday, october 28. Character body book report final copy final copy on book report is due on february 14th. On the entry form write the title and author of the book. Made with boinx fotomagico photos by rebecca salazar music credits. Wizard of oz character pumpkin book report, or if you want a prop for a display. Lansing elementary third graders have had a blast this month creating pumpkin characters for their october book reports.
You can make that character come to life and display it proudly when youre done. This is an idea that i found on another teachers blog site, so a huge thank you to hope king for the inspiration. The foam pumpkins that are available at craft stores are very much preferred as real pumpkins quickly rot. Thingamajig by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license. They read a book and chose a character from their book and wrote.
Are you looking for a fun and festive book project for grades 1 through 5. In our school, every class decorates a pumpkin like a character in a childrens book. Find inspiration for your book character pumpkin project. Pick one character and create them on a small pie size pumpkin. They had to make their pumpkin into their character from the book they did their report on. See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin contest. See more ideas about pumpkin books, character pumpkins and book character. Pumpkin book report by simply kinder teachers pay teachers. Students will present their pumpkins to the class during the week of the 28th. The writing templates and graphic organizers that i have designed fit inside on the character s shirt and outside on the character s. Pumpkin character book report dublin unified school. Please turn a pumpkin into character from your book. Pumpkin book report kenosha unified school district.
Families make the pumpkins at home to resemble a book or a character. Get kids to read a book, then decorate a pumpkin at home to resemble one of its. After everyone shared, we discussed their characters. You can attach objects to your pumpkin or paint it. First grade pumpkin book reports we had a terrific pumpkin book report day and the children enjoyed learning about their peers book selections.
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