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The ULTIMATE ‘Book’ Report

this is an, all in one helper

You can print out my Word document version on Evernote

Step 1. you need a

Book report cover/binding

First be sure you have the protective cover the following are all good to use (but may also depend on school or teacher.)

You can buy these but are only good for a small report 10-25 pages maybe

Here are some examples from Amazon

bind-your-own-journal-or-book or if you can afford it have staples bind it for you

Or my Book binding Pintrest board Other ideas, (if it’s your choice)

Some ideas: use a file folder if it’s a mystery/crime novel

Make your own cover using cardstock. you can either sew the pages together & glue them in or staple them together then glue the ‘signature’ to the cover. (great for a historic report)

use a 1/2″ – 1″ binder (you can always reuse it or keep all your reports in it, if it will be allowed.

step 2.

Cover page (templates)

I like to think of the cover page as the book jacket of a hardcover novel

Title & author

Book genre

Your name or (any information the teacher wants on that like CLass, period teachers name, date )

Picture: if you can draw, that’s great draw your own cover art but be sure it goes with what you wrote about. It can be a day in history, a scene from the book, etc. Get crafty even!

Make a magazine looking cover http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Magazine+Cover+Template search

you can even use the information on this or use it as part of the cover page!

The book Report

Use this information to write the report.

You can download my printable Word document here on Evernote (as WordPress and evernote are not really print friendly)

(everything to the dotted line is a must for every report) There are specific type book sections like Non-fic, Fic, mystery) if need a time line? see the end)

Book Title_______________________________ Author________________________

Publisher _________________________ Illustrator/Photographer _________________

Copyright date_________________ Number of Pages __________

Length of Time read Start date _______ Finished________

Type of Literature (Genre):

Non-Fiction

[]Biography (autobio) [] Sports [] History []How-to []Informational/essay [] True story

Fiction

[]Realistic Fiction [] Poetry []Historical []Fantasy []Sci-Fi []Horror [] Mystery/crime

[] Folk Tales/Mythology []Romance []Thriller []Action/Adventure []Western {}Other______

General Overview of the Topic

In any report you should introduce the report and your book, describe the setting and time as well as the characterizations of the Antagonist and protagonist. Summarize the plot, and what conflicts internal or external in the plot, indicate the theme (what lesson was learned by the characters) of the story and the conclusion including whether or not you would recommend the book.

Does the Book have []Photos []illustrations []Both []charts

WHO- Main Characters (& favorite)

What-

Setting–

Where_______________________

When (story Dates) ______________________ ___________________________

Era– Bronze Age, Ming Dynasty, Renaissance World War 2 etc) _______________________________________

did the story take place___________________________________

Why

How

Tone & Style

Point of view First person or omniscient

Did the beginning grab you? (as in chapters 1-5)

Favorite Part of book _____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Book Evaluation (Like-loved) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Would you recommend to a friend? Yes No Please explain Why or Why not? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEW vocabulary 3-5 words from book &define (esp. use those you had to look up)

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Non-Fiction

Topic _________________________________________

Summary of the Book – (Beginning middle & end)

5 Facts about the topic you found interesting

5-10 important or interesting pieces of information in SEQUENTIAL (or logical) order

Why (Person Place or thing) is of interest to you

Write down Page number & describe two illustrations/photos from the book

Pages { } Description___________________
Pages { } Description___________________

Show 3-5 Non-fictional text features in the book and explain how they helped to enhance your understanding.

You can make up slides consisting of Pictures and captions, graphs and diagrams.

Fiction

What were the main plot points

Main Conflict & Resolution

Story symbolism/message (lesson or central idea) –

blurb explains story without giving much away (found on back of the book or in book jacket)

Mystery/Crime–

Character Names	Description & personality traits
Main Character


Minor Character

Suspect #1
Suspect #2

Main Problem (mystery in the story)

Secondary problem (if any)

Important Events: #1. Location & Approximate time of crime

What was the mystery at the heart of the story?

CLUES & Evidence

Discovered by

Suspects

What were some of the clues to help solve the mystery &

How was the mystery solved?

Were you surprised at the solution / who did it?

Red Herrings? (distractions for person trying to solve mystery)

Teachers (if this is for children in grade school you can use file folders have them include their name on the tab of the folder, on the outside cover a Case file # Title & Author of book Decorations & illustrations. Outside back cover your ‘detective agency & a logo. Inside the left of folder should be the report, stapled or glued to the inside left cover. On the inside right folder staple or glue an ‘evidence bag’ with an artifact inside, (even if it is only drawn on a piece of paper)

Informational Book–

Why did you select this book

What type of information is this book about?

What was the purpose of the Author writing this book.

Give 3-5 examples from the book to show you knowledge of the content

Choose 5 of the most exciting Interesting or exiting chapters or events in this book.

Describe event #1 (in detail)

I found this chapter or event interesting because

Did you find the book interesting?

Write some interesting facts you learned

Auto/Biography

Subject (name)-

Include image of person

Early Life

Date & Place of Birth

Family Mother _______________ Father _________________&

Siblings ##___ & Names

Life events Early Life

School/College

Public Life Adult life

Important Events (note at least 2)

Accomplishments

Death date/Place & cause

How people felt about person at time of death.

Quote

Personal information & Interesting Facts & Trivia

Date	Page Number	Important information	Questions I have

In my Opinion

Why were they important

how is it the world different because the person lived?

The most interesting things about this person

3 adjectives that describe this person

General

These can be of use for any type of book, and best included at the end

Didn’t like Like Really Liked

List 5 (or more) new or interesting words from the book & their definitions

Reader’s responses

What I read made me think about…..

I was surprised that………

I wonder why the Author…..

I really want to know……

THe part i like best is ________________________because…………………….

This selection makes me feel……………………

I wish the author had…………………..

I predict that…………………….

The setting reminds me of…………………………

THe problem in this story is……………………

____character___ Reminds me of______________because……………..

I think the main character feels______________because…………………………

*Important Reference, sources & pages

Essay Help from Oxford

Informational Text feature

Timeline of the Future

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just remember if you think of another way, use that being creative is the best way to get those A’s for Awesome!

Fun Book Report projects & reading resources for children

(Disclaimer: Image from my print shop’s clipart gallery)

(also posted as the first post on this blog https://missmusingswritingessentials.wordpress.com/2014/10/14/the-ultimate-book-report/)

some book report printables

Bibliography – a listing of books that was used as reference sources. (Usually printed as an appendix)

here’s a generator (click under schools or for research)

here’s a template , bibliography card same & page example (remember when quoting include the page number

Timelines

are a good reference for yourself as an author as well as your audience. (best used for Biographies, History reports & mystery/crime novels ) You can make a ‘BOX’ line or a ‘string’ line timeline. (Here are a couple of examples of what I mean)

use them as an outline to help sort out information or you can also include it in the report and sometimes can be used just as a report! They also help keep you and your audience on track. There may be times you can even use them for a review for movies or books.

There’s a few different types of timelines, it is also a good idea to include one of them

(the first 2 are generators) Horizontal 6 event ~*~ Vertical p to 9 events ~*~ Bubble Line ~*~ Vertical Line timeline ~*~ Display/Photo timeline ~*~ Graph Timeline ~ ok I think that’s all of them (as far as I can think of) So pick one you like best (or maybe you can make a hybrid of 2 or 3.) Good luck