Book Reports
All book reports must have the following information:
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Mrs. Gracia September 8, 2021
Robert Healy School Room 214-8
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Book Report #1
Title:
Author:
Publisher: Year Published: Number of Pages:
(Skip a space)
Themes: (List them.)
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Main Characters: (Briefly describe each. Put a space between each character.)
(Skip a space)
Summary: (Write 3-5 sentences with no “to be” verbs.)
Choose an option. You do not need to do them in order. Only use each option twice.
Option 1: Rewrite the climax of the story as a skit. Include stage directions and a narrator. Skip a line between speakers. Make sure that the dialogue includes enough background information about the story.
3-5 pages
Option 2: Research the author. What inspired the story? How are the story’s themes unique to the author?
3-5 pages, double-spaced
Option 3: Was this book made into movie? What was done to capture the essence of the story? Describe at least three changes from the book to the movie. Why do you think these changes were made?
3-5 pages, double-spaced
Option 4: Outline the story as in a plot diagram. Research famous pieces of art and match a picture with each section of the diagram. Write a paragraph or two on why you chose that piece to represent the section. Please provide a reference list.
Title, medium, artist, year, where it is now located. Double-spaced
Option 5: Do a dramatic reading. Choose a dramatic point in the story and record yourself in a powerpoint with the text and general pictures. Practice to create an effective mood. You may have another student help you with your dialogue but credit will only be given to the student reading the book. Add background music.
Burn to CD/DVD or turn in a flashdrive
Option 6: Create an interactive program or interactive display for other students to learn about your book. You need to focus on at least seven literature terms and how your story exemplifies them.
Burn to CD/DVD or board
Option 7: Write letters between the main characters that explore the turning point in the story. Follow the story and use specific details. Character A: Letter #1, #3 (response to #2)
Character B: Letter #2, #4 (response to #4)
Write one more set of letters (#5 & #6) in which the characters respond differently.
6 letters
Option 8: Choose a story in which location (setting—time and place) is pivotal to the story. Draw at least three different settings in full color and detail onto poster board. Characters are not required. On the back of each poster, you need to explain why you choose that location, why you included certain details, and how it impacted the story.
3 posters
Option 9: Rewrite the plot as a ballad, sonnet (Shakespearean or Petrachan), and a haiku. If it needs to rhyme, you must rhyme.
3 poems
Option 10: Create a scrapbook from another character’s point of view. Include pictures, captions, and journaling. See me for a book. You may also create the scrapbook digitally.
Book or Burn to CD/DVD
Do not wait until you are in trouble to ask for help.You do not need to choose a book from the NWEA list. You may also go to lexile.com and find another book in your range.
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Mrs. Gracia September 8, 2021
Robert Healy School Room 214-8
(Skip a space)
Book Report #1
Title:
Author:
Publisher: Year Published: Number of Pages:
(Skip a space)
Themes: (List them.)
(Skip a space)
Main Characters: (Briefly describe each. Put a space between each character.)
(Skip a space)
Summary: (Write 3-5 sentences with no “to be” verbs.)
Choose an option. You do not need to do them in order. Only use each option twice.
Option 1: Rewrite the climax of the story as a skit. Include stage directions and a narrator. Skip a line between speakers. Make sure that the dialogue includes enough background information about the story.
3-5 pages
Option 2: Research the author. What inspired the story? How are the story’s themes unique to the author?
3-5 pages, double-spaced
Option 3: Was this book made into movie? What was done to capture the essence of the story? Describe at least three changes from the book to the movie. Why do you think these changes were made?
3-5 pages, double-spaced
Option 4: Outline the story as in a plot diagram. Research famous pieces of art and match a picture with each section of the diagram. Write a paragraph or two on why you chose that piece to represent the section. Please provide a reference list.
Title, medium, artist, year, where it is now located. Double-spaced
Option 5: Do a dramatic reading. Choose a dramatic point in the story and record yourself in a powerpoint with the text and general pictures. Practice to create an effective mood. You may have another student help you with your dialogue but credit will only be given to the student reading the book. Add background music.
Burn to CD/DVD or turn in a flashdrive
Option 6: Create an interactive program or interactive display for other students to learn about your book. You need to focus on at least seven literature terms and how your story exemplifies them.
Burn to CD/DVD or board
Option 7: Write letters between the main characters that explore the turning point in the story. Follow the story and use specific details. Character A: Letter #1, #3 (response to #2)
Character B: Letter #2, #4 (response to #4)
Write one more set of letters (#5 & #6) in which the characters respond differently.
6 letters
Option 8: Choose a story in which location (setting—time and place) is pivotal to the story. Draw at least three different settings in full color and detail onto poster board. Characters are not required. On the back of each poster, you need to explain why you choose that location, why you included certain details, and how it impacted the story.
3 posters
Option 9: Rewrite the plot as a ballad, sonnet (Shakespearean or Petrachan), and a haiku. If it needs to rhyme, you must rhyme.
3 poems
Option 10: Create a scrapbook from another character’s point of view. Include pictures, captions, and journaling. See me for a book. You may also create the scrapbook digitally.
Book or Burn to CD/DVD
Do not wait until you are in trouble to ask for help.You do not need to choose a book from the NWEA list. You may also go to lexile.com and find another book in your range.