Written Book Report

Your written book report will be a summary. It should include the following:

& Title

& Author

& Publisher

& Genre (realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery, fantasy, etc.)

You should write one paragraph (with topic sentence and supporting details!) that describes each of the following:

& Description of the main character

& Description of the setting (setting includes time and place)

Next, write a summary of the plot. Remember, a summary is a retelling of the important details in your own words. Each of these sections should be at least one paragraph:

& How does the book begin

& What is the problem (conflict) in the book

& How is the problem (conflict) solved

Conclude your book report with a paragraph that expresses your opinion.

& Did you like the book? Why or why not?

& Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Vocabulary development

& On a separate sheet of paper, include 10 new vocabulary words that you learned in this book.

& Write the part of speech and the definition of each word

Presentation

& Your book report should be word processed in 12 point Times New Roman font, double spaced, or hand written in ink.

& You should include a hand-drawn cover (in color) that includes the title of your book, a picture that illustrates a scene from your book, and your name.

Written Book Report Evaluation

_______Title, Author, Publisher, Genre 10 points

_______Main Character and Setting 10 points

_______Summary (3 paragraphs: beginning, problem, solution) 40 points

_______Conclusion (your opinion and recommendation) 10 points

_______Vocabulary (10 words with definitions) 20 points

_______Presentation (cover, word processed or written in ink) 10 points

_______Total Points