Students create a Star Book Report in 30 minutes or less using exactly 15 words.

Objectives

• Students will summarize a novel in 15 words.
• Students will use multimedia to tell about events.
• Students will use effective word choices to convey an idea.

Procedure

• After reading a novel, students open the Inspiration document template and complete the template according to directions.
• This is a brief activity and should last no more than 30 minutes.
• After completion, students print the template and display.

Sunshine State Standards

• LA.E.1.3.5
• LA.E.1.3.2
• LA.D.2.3.1
• LA.E.1.3.2

NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students

• Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.
• Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum.

Materials

• Inspiration/Kidspiration

Alternatives/Extensions

• Teachers may use discretion when selecting points of emphasis. Item descriptions may be altered.
• Students may use digital cameras to illustrate the Title/Author center spot on the star.

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