Book Reports – Quarters 3 and 4
For the second semester, you will be able to choose which kind of book report you would like to complete. Whichever you choose, you should still include the following criteria.
All book reports should be AT LEAST two paragraphs (6-8 sentences) and should include a topic sentence and concluding sentence. They also need a proper heading, and the assignment should list the number of the book report you are completing (1, 2, 3 or 4) as well as the assignment you choose. There is a sample heading below.
Miss Corso Reading
January 18, 2013 Book Report 1, Letter
Here are the choices you have for third and fourth quarter:
1. Letter to the author: Write a letter to the author of the book explaining what you liked (or didn’t like) about his or her book. What were your favorite parts? (Be specific!) Who would you recommend it to you and why? Do you have any suggestions for the author?
2. Summary: Write a detailed summary of the book, without giving away the ending. What were the key plot points? When was the climax? How did the characters develop throughout the story? Be sure to use vivid details.
3. Book Review: Write a review of your book as if you are a literary critic. What were the best parts of the book? What were the worst? Who do you think would like it most? Also, give it a rating out of 5 stars. (1 being the worst, 5 being the best.)
4. Figurative Language: Describe the figurative language throughout the story. Are there metaphors? Onomatopoeia? Lots of imagery? Explain what you found as you read, and how it affected the overall theme of the story.
5. Epilogue: Write an epilogue to the book. An epilogue is a short chapter or section at the end of a literary work, sometimes detailing the fate of its characters. What do you think happens after the last chapter of your book? Where do the characters go, and what do they do? Be creative!
6. Proposal: Propose a different topic to Miss Corso. This MUST be approved by Miss Corso before you can complete it. (Do not wait until the day before the book report is due to propose a different assignment!)
