Book Report
The students have received an assignment which is to be completed by Thursday December 14th. Please see below. They have a paper copy in their Reading duo tangs. If you haven't already, please read through the assignment with your child, help him/her complete the time management calendar on the back, and sign in the section above the calendar. The calendar should include a tentative plan showing when chapters of the book will be read and when the various parts of the book report will be completed. Please note some parts can be completed before the book is completely read. Some parts must be completed after the book is read. Some parts take longer than others.
We have discussed this in class and the students are enthusiastic and already working hard.
Please feel free to see me with any concerns or questions. The students also know they can do this.
Thank you for your support helping your child to learn time management skills.
Book Report
The novel (chapter book) you choose must be at least 100
pages long or approved by Mr. Earland.
The report must include the following:
Part 1: due ______________________ /5
Choose a novel and complete a timeline on the calendar
showing chapters you will read,
assignment parts you will complete, and tentative due dates.
Parts 2 to 7: due __________________
Part 2: /3
Title Page
- on unlined paper
- include title of novel, author,
an appropriate hand drawn picture, and your name.
Part 3: /2
a) name of publishing company, b)
date of publishing, c) category of book (see balanced reading wheel)
Part 4: /10
a) Main Characters: Choose 5 words or phrases to describe
each of the main characters.
b) Setting: Choose 5 words or phrases to describe
the setting.
c) Plot: Complete the Plot handout.
Part 5: /3
A brief (5 sentences) comment about
the book
How did it make you feel? Was it interesting? Why or why
not? Was it an appropriate reading
level? Why or why not? Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?
Part 6: /1
An example of a good description
(fancy writing) from the story.
Copy the exact words.
Part 7: /1
List 5 new words and their
meanings. Use a dictionary, but
write the definitions in your own words.
Spelling, Punctuation, Word Order, and Neatness: /5
Total: /30
Note: You will be
given some time to read in class and work on the report. However, most of the work is to be
completed at home.
