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Second Quarter Book Reports
7C Language Arts Class
This term we will use the following outline for writing our book
reports. I will also give you instruction for the presentation of the book
report each time. The outline will always be the same, but the presentation
methods will vary.
This quarter you are required to read two novels, (fiction, chapter
books). The novel you read must be AR. All novels must be 100 pages or
more. All book reports must be made on a book from the suggested list. Try
out different authors to get a feel for their craft.
The due dates for the book reports are:
A2 Class B1 and B3 Classes
November 4, 2009 November 5, 2009
December 4, 2009 December 4, 2009
8-paragraph essay
(Each paragraph must be 5 sentences or more)
The book report must be in ink or typed and must also have 10 responses
attached.
1st paragraph:
One sentence telling the title and author of the book. One sentence
commenting on the type of book, genre, i.e., science fiction, adventure, or
mystery. One sentence describing the plot. One sentence telling about the
characters of the book. One sentence describing the theme.
2nd paragraph:
Describe the main characters of the novel. Describe them physically
and mentally. Indicate special or unusual qualities or any significant role
they may have played in the story.
3rd paragraph:
Describe the minor characters of the novel. Describe them physically
and mentally. Indicate special or unusual qualities or any significant role
they may have played in the story.
4th paragraph:
Describe the setting of the story. Tell how the setting sets the
mood for the story. Use what we have learned about description to write this
paragraph.
5th paragraph:
In this paragraph describe the rising action of the story. Describe
what happened using examples from the novel. In this paragraph describe some
of the conflict that is taking place. Tell if it is internal conflict or
external conflict.
6th paragraph:
In this paragraph describe the climax of the story and the
resolution. What was the turning point of the story? Tell how the main
problem was resolved. How did the story end.
7th paragraph:
What was the theme? Give examples from the novel to explain how the
theme of the story was developed.
8th paragraph:
Tell your opinion of the book and why. Be specific. Tell if the
character description or the plot made the story more interesting. Also, in
this paragraph tell who might enjoy reading this book and why.
You must take the AR test.
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Suggested Reading Responses:
As you are reading your novel stop about every 10-20 pages and choose a
response to write down. Remember that you must have 10 responses to turn in
with your book report. Make sure that on your response page you write the
title of your book and before each entry put the date and the page you have
just read.
Here are some suggested responses, but you may come up with some of your own.
1. Tell in one sentence what has just happened in the story. Relate it
to a similar experience you have had.
2. Tell in one sentence what has just happened in the story. Relate it
to a movie or another book where a similar event occurred and tell how that
character handled it.
3. Write some advice to the main character. Explain what they have done
and what they could have done differently
4. Tell briefly what has just happened and predict what you think will
happen next.
5. Explain how the character is like or so different from you. Use
examples of what they are thinking or doing to show the contrast or
similarity.
6. What parts of the book seem most believable? Why?
7. What do you think the author is trying to teach us about life or
living? Why? (Use examples from the story)
8. What connections are there between the book and your own life?
Explain
9. I think the setting is important because…
10. The main character reminds me of ____________ because …… (relate to a
parent, friend, or TV or famous personality)
11. I think the relationship between _____________ and ___________ is
interesting because…
12. Describe a funny, scary or sad part of the story.
13. Tell some of the internal conflict and explain what you would do in
that situation.
14. Tell some of the events in the story and tell how you would act if
you were one of the characters.
15. Tell what the author does that makes this book interesting.
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