Welcome to the the pawling librarys leveled reading list for chapter book readers. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons overdrive rakuten. Pumpkin book character project standards for the 21st century learner 1. Lets take this harvest theme and bring it into our class for some reading fun.
Most importantly i finished the entire paper pumpkin. In jerry smaths latest halloween 8x8 title, a little girl tells her favorite things about pumpkins, like pumpkin masks, pumpkin seeds, and scary jackolanterns. Pumpkin book report project welcome to our kindergarden. The pumpkin book has been added to your cart add to cart. To decorate you can use paper, glue, paint, markers, pipe cleaners, fabric, or other craft items on the pumpkin. But what he wasnt counting on was his sisters pet iguana laying eighteen eggs in the disassembled cable box. Its been on my want to try list for the longest time.
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. The students will be choosing their favorite fiction. 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. Pumpkin project project packet look through the entire packet for this project. The curtain went up, my pants fell down winkler, henry. The pumpkin should be small enough that you can carry it on your own. See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin contest. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Other support documents for cwa methods clean water act. Attached you will find directions for the pumpkin project as well as dates when certain parts are due. Find a stick about the same width and height as the inside of your book spine.
Winner of itv lorraines top tales 2016 lottie and her. I placed mine somewhat towards the top, where i would have enough of the book bind left behind to. Steam activities help promote essential 21stcentury skills, which is important in. Take the first and last page of the book and glue them together. Thingamajig by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license. Steam is the combination of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The library is hosting a book character pumpkin project. Poohs pumpkin winnie the pooh first readers by isabel gaines this teaches students about friendship, gardening, and the patience. Do you have students who are just begging to read creepy, scary books. Keep all of the steps and directions in mind when you are choosing your character. Hank zipzer 10 books collection box set books 110 inc. Pumpkin book report project its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. A likeable, struggling hero who readers will adore. 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.
Pumpkin book projects are an engaging halloween activity that teaches. Setting why did i enjoy this book and a connection. You may choose the same books you have been independently reading for your free choice reading. Pumpkin book report due october 24, 2011 dear students and parents, it is time for our next second grade project. This book contains lots of photos that illustrate with the text all aspects of the pumpkin life cycle. The critically acclaimed hank zipzer series, created by henry winkler of happy days, follows the everyday adventures of a bright boy with.
This is a great read aloud because children love winnie the pooh and it teaches great lessons. Pumpkin jack by will hubbell tim carves his first pumpkin and names him jack. Next, you are going to decorate the pumpkin to look like a favorite story character from a book. Hank is a kid who doesnt try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. The pumpkin patches in our area open this week and like many families, my kids are excited to hunt down the perfect orange orb. This month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. This week we are using the book, the runaway pumpkin by kevin lewis as our steam challenge inspiration.
Students dress up a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character. Focus your discussion on the characters in the story. Selecting a book select a high quality book to use for your project. Above are hank zipzer series books that are currently on. He has led the hull house oral history project in chicago and the gathering of. See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating and character pumpkins. 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. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons is a nonfiction book for children ages 48. I didnt really like the ebook version because i like the. Wrap the book around the stick and glue it to the spine with hot glue. My dogs a scaredycat hank zipzer by henry winkler my dogs a. Your pumpkin shape should start to form at this point. The character is based on the real life of henry winkler.
If real, please pick a pumpkin your child can carry independently. To finish the pumpkin, i tied a few faux leaves to the top with raffia. On the entry form write the title and author of the book. Pumpkin project 2015 southern highlands elementary. Collection 2 advancing beginners and word families. The halloween season is all about yummy candy, ghosts and goblins, and of course, pumpkins. The book should be at or above your current reading level. Browse pumpkin book project resources on teachers pay teachers. I enjoyed this book because its very interesting and it has a lot of details. Pumpkin shares both the historical and religious background of the holiday. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added, please let us know series resources 6. Learn how pumpkin book projects are the perfect way to get kids excited about reading, teach character traits and strengthen summarizing skills. Hank zipzer is a fictional character featured in a series of childrens books by american authors henry winkler and lin oliver.
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. It was easy and cost nothing because i had everything i needed to make it already. 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. The story of a garden by george levenson from pumpkin seeds to pumpkins to pumpkin seeds again. Bring the book or a picture of the book cover to display with. 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. After completing the other pumpkin units i have see related items below, students take their pumpkins home and transform them into storybook characters. First, you are going to get a real or fake pumpkin do not carve. You may use pumpkins or gourds or both to create your project. Hank is the worlds greatest underachiever, suffering from dyslexia and overcoming it. 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. The worlds greatest underachiever is a series of childrens books by actor henry winkler and lin oliver, published by grosset.
Book social is a collaborative project created by samantha henry. I was thankful that the bell rang before i completely busted up in front of my classroom. The pumpkin book character project for grades 25 with images. Your pumpkin project is due thursday, october 27 th step 1. Hank stars the same hank as in the bestselling hank zipzer series, only this time hes in 2nd grade. Made with boinx fotomagico photos by rebecca salazar music credits. Pumpkin book report by simply kinder teachers pay teachers.
Set in a font designed specially for dyslexic readers, which makes the book easier for all children to read. In the pumpkin plan, mike michalowicz, author of the perennial business cult classic the toilet paper entrepreneur, reveals how applying the same few simple methods farmers use to grow colossal prizewinning pumpkins can lead entrepreneurs to grow colossally successful businesses. Im only on the first page of the introduction of the pumpkin plan. Pumpkinbookreportsandcharactersareafun 6filledactivityforthewhole. The author really puts you in the shoes of hank zipzer and lets you see the daily frustration from his perspective. When hank zipzer is chosen as his teams softball pitcher, the pressure is on. From seed to vine to halloween jackolanterns, author, gail gibbons, covers all things pumpkin in this nonfiction book for beginning readers. Pumpkin by soraya diase coffelt its not about you mr. See this book page pumpkin here in my fall vignette from last year. Gail gibbons also relates the special role pumpkins played in the first thanksgiving. This is a great way to get students reading and having fun with fall. Make the pumpkin look like the character you chose from the book by decorating it, painting it, gluing things to it, and getting creative. One connection i had with this book is that i have been to a slumber party.
So todays book list features stories for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary kids with all types of pumpkin fun. Hank zipzer has been turned into a childrens tv show airing on abc4kids. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Hank zipzer wants to be number one, not the one who always gets it wrong. The first book in a new series about a younger hank zipzer star of cbbc from henry the fonz winkler and lin oliver. 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. Use the pumpkin project blueprint to sketch out ideas and make a list.