DIWALI RESEARCH EDITABLE FLIPBOOK

Have your students practice research writing skills by collating and recording information in this editable flipbook on Diwali. The titles, pictures and writing prompts for each section of the flipbook scaffold writing and research.

ITEMS INCLUDED
Editable Flipbook
Self-editing checklist
Peer-editing checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric: 3 options
Writing sheets x 2
Display Banner reading, ‘Happy Diwali’ (3 options)

PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOK/INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK

1. Cover Page (11 options)
2. Diwali: history and origin
3. Festive Food: foods specifically associated with Diwali
4. Custom and Tradition: ways of celebrating and interesting facts

EDITABLE TEMPLATES (1 – 4)
All text in templates 1-4 of the flipbook is EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text
boxes to edit content and save as a PDF file. The flipbook scaffolds the research
process with guiding prompts. This could also serve as the first draft where students
use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish
on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections
(optional).

Suggested use:
Have students refer to books, websites, and videos to record information on
Diwali.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE FLIPBOOK:
You can choose either of the two options.

• Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students colour in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.

• Print out the templates on cardstock (different colours). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.

• Print out colour templates and assemble.

PREPARATION
→ For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut.

→ For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.

DISPLAY
After completion, display students’ flipbooks under the Diwali Banner.
These flipbooks are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display.