making a bookcase

What is one reason why building your own bookshelf is a good idea?

• You can make it fit your space.
• You can use wood scraps.
• You can paint it any color.
• You can use nails or screws.

What is the first step you need to do before you start building your bookshelf?

• Cut the wood.
• Choose the wood.
• Measure the space.
• Paint the bookshelf.

What is one type of wood you can use to build a bookshelf?

• Oak
• Pine
• Plywood
• Cedar

What are two different ways you can build a bookshelf?

What are two things you can do to finish your bookshelf after you build it?

What are two things you need to do to put the pieces of wood together when building a bookshelf?

Think about a time you built something. What was it? How did you feel when you finished it?

Imagine you are building a bookshelf for your room. What style would you choose? What would you put on the shelves?

The text says you can use wood scraps to build a bookshelf. What are some other things you could build using things you already have?