Name ______
Date ______1, 2, 5, 6
Mystery or Horros due ______
Paper Bag Book Reports
You will create a paper bag book report using an ordinary paper bag - lunch bag size – grocery bag size.
Choose ten (10) items to place in the bag to represent significant events or characters from the book. You will use these items in your class presentation.
Your presentation should explain how the items you have chosen relate to the book. The following is required:
o one item should represents the setting
o two items should represent the main character
o three items should represent the plot
o one items should represent the conflict of the story
o three items are choice and may fit into any of the above (setting, character, plot or conflict)
You will need the attached paper for your report. It can serve as your notes while you present your novel to the class. It will also be graded – see rubric on back.
RUBRIC FOR BOOK IN A BAG BOOK REPORT
Objects in Bag
Bag contains at least ten relevant objects. / Excellent choice of objects.
10 objects clearly relate to novel. / Adequate choice of objects.
10 objects, but some may not clearly relate to novel. / Weak choice of objects.
Less than 10 objects or objects do not relate to the novel.
Explanation of Objects
Explains setting, main character, plot and conflict through the objects and relates the importance of each to the story. / Presents objects in a clear logical manner that enables classmates to understand the story. / Presents objects in a logical manner that enables classmates to basically understand the story. / Presents objects in a random manner that does not paint a thorough picture of the story.
The Report shows a full understanding of the book. / The Report shows a good understanding of the entire book. / The Report shows a good understanding of parts the book / Does not seem to understand the book very well.
Speaking Skills
Eye contact, Voice, Body Language, Enthusiasm / Good eye contact, speaks clearly and precisely, excellent use of body language, sincere enthusiasm. / Some eye contact, speaks adequately effective body language, shows enthusiasm. / Minimal eye contact, difficult to understand, distracting body language, little enthusiasm.
12-11 = A, 10 = B, 9-8 = C, 7-6 = D
Book in a Bag Report
The title of my novel is ______and it was written by ______. I have chosen ten objects to represent different elements of this book.
I chose ______to represent the setting because
______and ______represent the character, ______, because
The plot line is represented by ______and ______and ______. I have chosen these things because
______represents the conflict between ______and ______because
My first choice item is ______and it represents ______because
My second choice item is ______and it represents ______because
My third choice item is ______and it represents ______because
Speaking and Listening Independently 1.6.C and 1.6.F
Learning to Read Independently 1.1.A, 1.1 B, 1.1.G, 1.1.H
Independent book selection, independent reading, analysis of plot, character and/ or theme, oral presentation