Cereal Book Report due Jan 28th :)

Name _____________________________

A New Cereal on the Shelf

If you could invent a cereal based on a fictional book you read, what would it be? After you think of a name and shape for your cereal, you’ll design a cereal box for it.

materials:

empty cereal box, white or light-colored paper, scissors, markers or crayons, construction paper, glue, tape,

optional materials:

clay, fabric, needle, thread…other craft supplies

Directions:

1. Chose an AR book that interests you (it can be one you are in the middle of reading) and have it approved by your teacher.

Book Title: _________________________________________

Author: ____________________________________________

2. Think about what you will name your cereal. Choose a name that sounds enticing and that relates to the story in some way. Then, choose a shape for the cereal, as well as colors and ingredients that also relate to the book. For example, for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, you might invent a cereal called Wizard Wands, a toasted oat cereal in the shape of miniature lightening bolts.

3. Cover an empty cereal box with white or light-colored paper. Or you might want to write and draw on appropriate-sized sheets of paper and then glue them onto the box. Here are the guidelines for each side of the box:

Front

Write the name of your cereal and draw a picture to go with it. You might draw characters or other pictures to help you sell your product. Make your cereal box look appealing and fun. Look at actual cereal boxes for ideas.

Back

Design a game that is based on the story. It can be a puzzle, a word game, or any other fun activity that might be found ton the back of a cereal box. Make sure it includes information from the book. Describe your idea below.

Right side

Under the heading “Ingredients,” list the main characters and write a sentence about each one. Then describe the setting (place and time). Write your rough draft below.

Left side

Write a summary of the book. Describe the main conflict and the resolution.

Top

Write the title and author of the book and your name

Inside

create a prize that is related to your book (it could be a something you sew or make out of clay)

4. Plan a two-minute commercial for your cereal that includes important information about your book, and present it to the class.

Cereal Box due (and prepared to present) January 28^th