About the book report wheel
Swap the standard book report for a creative project. Students spin to get their format, from a book trailer to a character’s diary or a brand new ending. It gives students choice by chance and keeps reports varied for you.
Ways to use it
- Assign creative book report formats.
- End-of-unit novel projects.
- Independent reading accountability.
What’s on this wheel (12)
- Make a book trailer
- Write a character’s diary entries
- Draw a comic strip of the plot
- Build a diorama of a scene
- Write a new ending
- Create a movie poster
- Interview a character
- Write a letter to the author
- Make a book jacket
- Create a timeline of events
- Design a board game about the book
- Write a review for a newspaper
Frequently asked questions
How do I grade creative book reports?
Use one rubric for all formats: understanding of plot and characters, evidence from the book, effort and presentation.
Can students re-spin?
Many teachers allow one re-spin so students who strongly dislike a format still have some choice.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.