Book Review Activities Lesson Plans & Worksheets Reviewed by Teachers

ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Book Reviews, Annotation, and Web Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards

Contains plans for six lessons that ask learners to write group book reviews after reading texts in literature circles. Students also learn about research and documentation as they put together their reports. In addition to objectives...

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Scholastic

Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Write a Book Review With Rodman Philbrick

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

This online activity invites students to plan, draft, revise, and publish a book review. Important writing tips and a professional writing model, provided by the author Rodman Philbrick, are included. Plus, enjoy the online library of...

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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Novel Study: Two Old Women by Velma Wallis [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th

The novel "Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival" by Velma Wallis is at approximately a Grade 6 reading level. It is used to teach adult learners with this extensive novel study. The activities generally focus...

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Read Write Think: The Children's Picture Book Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Contains plans for eight lessons that ask students to write their own children's picture book in order to review story structure and literary techniques. Students also write book reviews of each other's work. In addition to objectives...

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Read Write Think: Book Report Alternative Creating a New Book Cover

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

Contains plans for four lessons that ask students to create new book covers as an alternative to the traditional book report. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...

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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Bird Watch: A Book of Poetry

For Students 3rd - 8th

This site is on the book "Bird Watch" by Jane Yolen. It includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.

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Dltk's Bible Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

You'll find Bible coloring pages, crafts, lesson plans, poems, songs, games, recipes, and bulletin board ideas at this fabulous site! Although most of these activities are designed for K-3 students, they could easily be adapted for use...

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Books: Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards

This comprehensive teacher's guide for the book "Zathura" by Chris Van Allsburg provides us with an opportunity to examine how writers blend scientific information with a fictional story.

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Kids' Wings

Texas Bluebonnet Books: "Fair Weather"

For Students 3rd - 5th

This site gives a short summary of Richard Peck's "Fair Weather." You will also find research and literature links related to the book.

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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: So What Do You Think? Writing a Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards

Contains plans for four lessons that ask learners to write critical literature reviews after reading reviews of movies, music, restaurants, and books. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to...

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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Paying Attention to Technology Reviewing a Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Contains plans for five lessons that ask students to write reviews of pieces of technology (cell phones, webcams, ink pens, satellite dishes, etc.) like they would write reviews of books. In addition to objectives and standards, this...

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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Book Report Alternative Creating a Childhood for a Character

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Contains plans for four lessons that ask young scholars to create childhoods for characters in books they have read. This lesson uses Jane Yolen's "Merlin and the Dragons" as an example, but this book report alternative can be used with...

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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Book Report Alternative Comic Strips and Cartoon Squares

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Contains plans for two lessons that provide an alternative to the traditional book report: using comic strips and cartoon squares to respond to a written text. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains...

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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Tuesday

For Students 3rd - 8th

Contains a book review for Tuesday and several activities to accompany the book.

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Florida Center for Reading Research

Florida Center for Reading Research: Student Center Activities, K 1

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards

In 2004-2005, a team of teachers at FCRR reviewed current research, collected ideas, and created materials for use in kindergarten and first grade classrooms. The K-1 Student Center Activities include three books and one DVD: The first...

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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'In a Flash' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In a Flash by Canadian author Eric Walters is about a boy who plans flash mob events where a large group of teens do something outrageous. The girl he wants to impress thinks these are not smart and he sets out to change her mind. This...

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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Hypnotized' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In Hypnotized by Canadian author Don Trembath, a sibling rivalry prompts Rufus to have his sister Alexa hypnotized by his friend. Her subsequent behavior causes both boys to feel confused about their feelings towards her. This teacher's...

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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Horse Power' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

in Horse Power by Canadian author Ann Walsh, Callie Powers again has to go along with her mother as she takes part in a protest to save a country school. Callie has to help her cousin Del persuade her parents not to sell a horse she...

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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Flower Power' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

in Flower Power by Canadian author Ann Walsh, there is a protest to save a tree. Callie Powers is appalled that her mother has chained herself to the tree and at all the media attention this garnishes. This teacher's guide includes a...

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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Dog Walker' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In Dog Walker by Canadian author Karen Spafford-Fitz, Turk starts a dog walking business to make money and so his friends can meet girls. But then he must decide how to deal with a local bully who wants to be part of it. This teacher's...

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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Crossbow' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In Crossbow by Canadian Author Dayle Campbell Gaetz, fourteen-year-old Matt sets out to live as a hermit in a cabin and encounters a stranger who has moved in. At first, they are friends but Matt realizes the stranger is hiding dangerous...

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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Manga Touch' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In 'Manga Touch' by Canadian author Jacqueline Pearce, Dana tries to fit in at her school and with Japanese students she meets on a school trip to Japan. She feels excluded from the 'in' group of school peers. This teacher's guide...

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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Marked' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

In 'Marked' by Canadian author Norah McClintock, Colin has a job cleaning up graffiti in a well-to-do neighborhood. He becomes a suspect in a rash of robberies and must solve the mystery himself. This teacher's guide includes a book...

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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Laggan Lard Butts' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th

Laggan Lard Butts by Canadian author Eric Walters is about a campaign to change the name of a school basketball team because it always loses. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning activities.

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