1. Mini-Book Foldable Directions

2. Step One Give the students at least 4 blank half sheets of copy paper.
At your discretion, you may want to include more sheets,
depending on the style of your book. Four half sheets will
accommodate 12 characters including a table of contents.

3. Step Two
Half Sheet 1
Using only ONE half sheet, fold it as shown.

4. Step Three
Half Sheet 1
After folding, using the same sheet, measure and mark
¾ of an inch on both ends of the spine.

5. Step Four
Half Sheets 2-4
Using the remaining half sheets, fold as shown above.

6. Step Five
Half Sheets 2-4
After folding, using the remaining half sheets, measure
and mark 1 inch on both ends of the spine.

7. Step Six Half Sheet 1 Using the folded and marked half sheet 1, cut a
small slit from mark to mark as shown above.

8. Step Seven Half Sheets 2-4
Using the folded and marked half sheets 2-4, cut a
small slit from each end to the mark as shown above.

9. Step Eight Half Sheet 1 Half Sheets 2-4
Gently roll half sheets 2-4 through the slit of half sheet 1.
Carefully unroll half sheets 2-4 where the slits ease into
half sheet 1.

10. Step Nine Social Reformers of the 19th Century
Have the students label the cover and decorate
with a drawing.

11. Step 10 Students can number their pages and make a
Table of Contents. This book can be adjusted
to your liking. Add more half sheets or use full
sheets depending on your needs.