Book social is a collaborative project created by samantha henry. Learn how pumpkin book projects are the perfect way to get kids excited about reading, teach character traits and strengthen summarizing skills. Pumpkin book report project its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin contest. The halloween season is all about yummy candy, ghosts and goblins, and of course, pumpkins. It was easy and cost nothing because i had everything i needed to make it already. The pumpkin patches in our area open this week and like many families, my kids are excited to hunt down the perfect orange orb. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know series resources 6. From seed to vine to halloween jackolanterns, author, gail gibbons, covers all things pumpkin in this nonfiction book for beginning readers. Create a pumpkin book report project this fall whether you are looking for a way to incorporate the pumpkins you picked up at the pumpkin patch into an activity or simply want to create a seasonal project for the classroom, a pumpkin book report puts a fun spin on this classroom classic. The pumpkin book character project for grades 25 with images. This is a great read aloud because children love winnie the pooh and it teaches great lessons.
Focus your discussion on the characters in the story. Your pumpkin shape should start to form at this point. Thingamajig by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license. The students will be choosing their favorite fiction. In jerry smaths latest halloween 8x8 title, a little girl tells her favorite things about pumpkins, like pumpkin masks, pumpkin seeds, and scary jackolanterns. After completing the other pumpkin units i have see related items below, students take their pumpkins home and transform them into storybook characters. The curtain went up, my pants fell down winkler, henry. Gail gibbons also relates the special role pumpkins played in the first thanksgiving. You may use pumpkins or gourds or both to create your project. Steam activities help promote essential 21stcentury skills, which is important in. Im only on the first page of the introduction of the pumpkin plan. This month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. First, you are going to get a real or fake pumpkin do not carve.
Hank zipzer is based on henry winklers own experience of growing up with dyslexia, and the books raise awareness of learning difficulties with sensitivity and. To decorate you can use paper, glue, paint, markers, pipe cleaners, fabric, or other craft items on the pumpkin. Collection 2 advancing beginners and word families. If real, please pick a pumpkin your child can carry independently. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons overdrive rakuten. When hank zipzer is chosen as his teams softball pitcher, the pressure is on. He has led the hull house oral history project in chicago and the gathering of. Literacy read the big pumpkin by erica silverman alladin, 1995 even if you are not a fan of halloween, most children love this book and it is fun to act out the characters in the story. Hank zipzer 10 books collection box set books 110 inc. Pumpkin book report project welcome to our kindergarden.
This week we are using the book, the runaway pumpkin by kevin lewis as our steam challenge inspiration. The worlds greatest underachiever is a series of childrens books by actor henry winkler and lin oliver, published by grosset. Hank stars the same hank as in the bestselling hank zipzer series, only this time hes in 2nd grade. Its been on my want to try list for the longest time. The library is hosting a book character pumpkin project. I was thankful that the bell rang before i completely busted up in front of my classroom. Bring the book or a picture of the book cover to display with. See epas about pdf page to learn more stability of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, steroids, and hormones in aqueous samples, potw effluents, and biosolids pdf 43 pp, 371 k, september 2010, 820r8. I enjoyed this book because its very interesting and it has a lot of details. Next, you are going to decorate the pumpkin to look like a favorite story character from a book. The first book in a new series about a younger hank zipzer star of cbbc from henry the fonz winkler and lin oliver.
Pumpkin jack by will hubbell tim carves his first pumpkin and names him jack. This book contains lots of photos that illustrate with the text all aspects of the pumpkin life cycle. One connection i had with this book is that i have been to a slumber party. See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating and character pumpkins. Students dress up a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character. Keep all of the steps and directions in mind when you are choosing your character.
To finish the pumpkin, i tied a few faux leaves to the top with raffia. Pumpkin book character project standards for the 21st century learner 1. Pumpkinbookreportsandcharactersareafun 6filledactivityforthewhole. Pumpkin book projects are an engaging halloween activity that teaches. I placed mine somewhat towards the top, where i would have enough of the book bind left behind to. Wrap the book around the stick and glue it to the spine with hot glue. Make the pumpkin look like the character you chose from the book by decorating it, painting it, gluing things to it, and getting creative. See this book page pumpkin here in my fall vignette from last year. As a special education teacher and a sister, niece, and mother of dyslexics, this first book has made me cry in many parts of it. The author really puts you in the shoes of hank zipzer and lets you see the daily frustration from his perspective. Browse pumpkin book project resources on teachers pay teachers.
The book should be at or above your current reading level. Hank zipzer is a fictional character featured in a series of childrens books by american authors henry winkler and lin oliver. Your pumpkin project is due thursday, october 27 th step 1. Winner of itv lorraines top tales 2016 lottie and her.
Set in a font designed specially for dyslexic readers, which makes the book easier for all children to read. You may choose the same books you have been independently reading for your free choice reading. A likeable, struggling hero who readers will adore. Students will enjoy using comprehension strategies to learn how pumpkins grow, why they are an important part of history, and how they carve their own halloween jacko. Steam is the combination of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. So todays book list features stories for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary kids with all types of pumpkin fun. The character is based on the real life of henry winkler. Use the pumpkin project blueprint to sketch out ideas and make a list. Find a stick about the same width and height as the inside of your book spine. On the entry form write the title and author of the book. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. The pumpkin should be small enough that you can carry it on your own. Pumpkin by soraya diase coffelt its not about you mr. Simple and clear directions for drying seeds, planting and tending pumpkin patches, and carving funny or scary faces are included in the book, along with a fascinating section on pumpkin facts and lore.
Pumpkin book report by simply kinder teachers pay teachers. Take the first and last page of the book and glue them together. Pumpkin book report due october 24, 2011 dear students and parents, it is time for our next second grade project. Setting why did i enjoy this book and a connection. I used four rows of book pages all the same size, then on the last row i cut about a half an inch off the folded book page pieces to give it the pumpkin shape.
Other support documents for cwa methods clean water act. Above are hank zipzer series books that are currently on. Pumpkin project project packet look through the entire packet for this project. Made with boinx fotomagico photos by rebecca salazar music credits. Most importantly i finished the entire paper pumpkin.
Pumpkin shares both the historical and religious background of the holiday. Selecting a book select a high quality book to use for your project. Lets take this harvest theme and bring it into our class for some reading fun. Attached you will find directions for the pumpkin project as well as dates when certain parts are due. Do you have students who are just begging to read creepy, scary books. I didnt really like the ebook version because i like the. Open the book about halfway and place your paper template on top with the center of the pumpkin matching up to the center binding of the book. Hank zipzer wants to be number one, not the one who always gets it wrong. My dogs a scaredycat hank zipzer by henry winkler my dogs a. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Poohs pumpkin winnie the pooh first readers by isabel gaines this teaches students about friendship, gardening, and the patience. But what he wasnt counting on was his sisters pet iguana laying eighteen eggs in the disassembled cable box. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons is a nonfiction book for children ages 48. The critically acclaimed hank zipzer series, created by henry winkler of happy days, follows the everyday adventures of a bright boy with.
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