Bloom Ball Reading Project | 3D Book Report & One-Pager Alternative | Middle School & High School
Turn your next book project into something creative and fun with this Bloom Ball Reading Project! Perfect for middle & high school ELA, this 3D assignment is a hands-on alternative to traditional book reports or one-pagers.
Students will design a 3D Bloom Ball, with each side highlighting a different element of the story, theme, quotes, figurative language, reader connections, and more. Once complete, the folded pieces come together to create a colorful sphere that can be displayed around the classroom.
✨ Why teachers love it:
Combines reading comprehension with creativity and design
Encourages deeper analysis of characters, themes, and text evidence
Works for independent reading, literature circles, or whole-class novels
Makes a great classroom display
What’s Included:
Step-by-step student directions
Simple grading rubric
12 Bloom Ball templates, each with a different prompt
EDITABLE
This project is essentially a 3D one-pager students demonstrate their understanding of the text while showing off their creativity. It’s engaging, rigorous, and fun to display!
✅ Works with any novel, short story, or nonfiction text
Bloom Ball Reading Project | 3D Book Report & One-Pager Alternative | Middle School & High School
Turn your next book project into something creative and fun with this Bloom Ball Reading Project! Perfect for middle & high school ELA, this 3D assignment is a hands-on alternative to traditional book reports or one-pagers.
Students will design a 3D Bloom Ball, with each side highlighting a different element of the story, theme, quotes, figurative language, reader connections, and more. Once complete, the folded pieces come together to create a colorful sphere that can be displayed around the classroom.
✨ Why teachers love it:
Combines reading comprehension with creativity and design
Encourages deeper analysis of characters, themes, and text evidence
Works for independent reading, literature circles, or whole-class novels
Makes a great classroom display
What’s Included:
Step-by-step student directions
Simple grading rubric
12 Bloom Ball templates, each with a different prompt
EDITABLE
This project is essentially a 3D one-pager students demonstrate their understanding of the text while showing off their creativity. It’s engaging, rigorous, and fun to display!
✅ Works with any novel, short story, or nonfiction text
