Setting Assignment - Write a Review - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project
Setting Assignment - Write a Review - Novel or Short Story Book Report Project: Transform traditional book reports into an immersive experience with this engaging setting assignment. Students win a contest to win a trip inside the setting of any short story or novel of their choice. They will write online reviews of the setting from the perspective of three characters. Additionally, they will engage in dialogue through comments on the reviews. As they pack for their adventure, they will select and justify items to pack and plan out their setting travel itinerary. With a captivating hand-drawn video introduction by John Spencer as well as assignment instructions, student handouts, pre-writing organizers, and editing checklists, implementing this project will require no prep.
How This Setting Online Review Book Report Project Works:
- Students watch a hand-drawn video by John Spencer introducing the project of writing reviews of the setting, commenting on them, and planning their trip. This video is highly engaging and will hook your students immediately. Watch the video preview on the product page to get a sneak peek.
- Use the eye-catching PowerPoint presentations to introduce the assignment in more detail to your class and guide you through each element of the project step by step.
- Use the teacher instructions, student handouts, organizers, and checklists to implement the project and set students up for success with their writing.
Included in This Setting Online Review Writing Book Report Project:
➡️ Introductory video: Use this short video to introduce this engaging book report project. The video is hand-drawn and will hook your students in before you begin the lesson.
➡️ Teacher and Student Instructions: The teacher instructions will guide you through each element of the lesson and assignment so you feel totally confident implementing this in your classroom.
➡️ Teacher PowerPoint to Guide The Lesson: Use the included PowerPoint slides to guide the introduction of the book report project and as prompts for what students should complete and in what order.
➡️ How to Write an Online Review Handout and Graphic Organizer: Share this handout with specific instructions on how to write an online review that students can keep with them and refer back to as they plan and write on the included pre-writing graphic organizer.
➡️ 3 Online Review Good Copy Computer Templates: Students can use these eye-catching templates in computer screen format to hand-write their online review good copies before submitting the assignment to you.
➡️ Packing Bags Assignment: Students choose two non-traditional items to pack that show a text connection to the novel or short story. This assignment allows students to be creative and make text-to-world connections.
➡️ Setting Travel Itinerary Assignment: Students choose three particular areas of the setting to explore and visit and justify their choices using text evidence.
➡️ Teacher Rubric: Assess the book report project with this easy-to-use teacher rubric that makes grading quick and easy.
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