County Project: Exploring Through Books

Description: This project is for 4-Hers who enjoy reading and learning through books and want to share this enjoyment with others. . See the “4-H Poster and Notebook Requirements” section for more information.

State Fair Entries: None

Project Guidelines:

Level A (grades 3-4):

1. Read three or more books
2. Give a book report at a local 4-H meeting or at school
3. Exhibit a poster or design a new book cover as described below.
   1. Exhibit a poster about a favorite book. On your poster include a one-page summary of the book. Summary may be about your favorite part of the book, a description of a character, plot, etc. Text should be 12 font and double spaced. Include a title and author. The poster and summary do not have to be about the same topic. The summary should be included as a part of the poster, positioned on the front of the poster.
   2. Design a new cover about a favorite book. On your cover use your imagination to grab the attention of a potential reader. Ideas can be included, but are not limited to:  a character, an important scene, a prop used in the book, etc. Be creative.

Level B (grades 5-6):

1. Read six or more books. Two must be non-fiction
2. Give a short book report on a non-fiction book at a local 4-H meeting or at school.
3. Exhibit a poster or a diorama/miniature structure as described below.
   1. Design a new cover about a favorite book. On your cover, use your imagination to grab the attention of a potential reader. Ideas can be included, but are not limited to: a character, an important scene, a prop used in the book, etc. Be creative.
   2. Assemble a diorama/ miniature structure, not to exceed 12”x18”, about some aspect of a favorite part of the book, a description of a character, plot, etc. The summary should be included as a part of the poster; positioned on the front of the poster. Text should be 12 font and double spaced. Include title and author. Display summary in a plastic sleeve.

Level C (grades 7-9):

1. Read nine or more books. Two must be non-fiction.
2. Read one book or pamphlet on government or history and give a report at a local 4-H meeting, school, or book discussion group.
3. Design a scrapbook of main characters mentioned in your book. Use your imagination to depict what the characters look like, scenes they were in, or other important roles they plan in the book. A scrapbook for this project should be at least 2 pages (front and back)

 Level D (grades 10 and above):

1. Read twelve or more books. Two must be non-fiction
2. Read a book or publication related to a career and give a book report at a local 4-H meeting, school, or book discussion group.
3. Exhibit a scrapbook, or a skit based on a scene as described below.
   1. Design a scrapbook of main characters mentions in your book. Use your imagination to depict what the characters look like, scenes they were in, or other important roles they play in the book. A scrapbook for this project should be at least 2 pages (front and back)
   2. Write a skit based on a scene in your book. A skit is a small play or performance. Maybe you want to base you script around the talents of an actor you have in mind or perhaps you know exactly how the plot should progress Your skit should be typed 12 font, double spaces and at least 2 pages long.