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No more Boring Book Reports

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Students create a paper bag book report.  In this book report lesson, students choose 5-7 items representing the story.  Students fill and decorate their bags and present them to the class.  Students describe the significance of the items and decorations on their bag.

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1st - 5th
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English Language Arts
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