Book Report 4: Friday 17
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
April 19, 2013 Book Report 2, Letter
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!)
