Book Bag Project-- Due November 1st

Paper Bag Project

Using a chapter book you have recently finished, you will create a paper bag report.

Materials:

Paper grocery bag- or larger gift bag

crayons/markers/pictures - computer to type

Craft materials, construction paper, etc.

Due Date: November 1st!

Directions:

On the front of the BOOK BAG draw- or create- a scene from the book.  Be sure to include the title, author and your own name. All writing should be spelled correctly and neatly printed.

On the back of the BOOK BAG- choose a main character and describe him or her. Make a visual represenation of this character.  Write words that describe the character. Tell the problem and the solution in the book. Tell the setting.  Where did the story happen? What time year- period?

Inside the bag- put 6 objects that represent the important events in the novel or aspects of the characters’ personalities. Three 3 of the objects MUST be handmade.

Place a copy of the book (if possible) in the BOOK BAG.

Review the scoring sheet - to see how your project will be graded.

You will be presenting your project to the class.

You may ask an adult for help. Plan out your ideas ahead of time. Maybe you want to make a rough draft or a sketch. Use the STORY MAP to help you plan.

Have FUN and be CREATIVE!