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Book Report

A book report is a factual account of a book’s contents. It typically includes information about the book’s author, publisher, and a summary of the important elements and themes.

Task 1: Verify project requirements

Verify that you know exactly what is expected of you. Review all the information you have about your assignment and make sure you can answer the following questions. If you don’t know the answer to a question, ask your teacher.

·        When is the book report due?

·        Are you expected to do your report on a specific book or a particular type of book?

·        Is there a requirement for length?

Task 2: Select a book

If your teacher didn’t assign a specific book, your first task is to select one.

Choose a book that interests you and complies with any guidelines your teacher provided. If you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, ask your school librarian, a knowledgeable staff member at a book store, or your public librarian for recommendations.

Task 3: Read the book

Find a quiet place and start reading. As you read, answer the following questions:

·        What is the setting?

·        When does the story take place?

·        Who are the main characters?

·        What is the plot of the story?

·        Does the story include a problem or a conflict? How is it resolved?

·        Does the author use any recurring themes or symbolism? How do these literary devices contribute to the story?

Task 4: Create an outline

Now that you’ve read the book, it’s time to organize your ideas—that is, to outline your book report. A carefully organized outline will make writing your report much easier, so plan to spend some quality time on it.

1. Put the title of the book at the top of a sheet of paper, then list the key elements of the story you plan to include in your report. Example:
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

·        Setting

·        Time period

·        Characters

·        Plot summary

·        Conflict and resolution

·        Recurring themes; symbolism
 

2. Read through your elements and consider the order in which they appear. Does the sequence of your points work? Could your report be stronger if you presented the elements in a different order? If necessary, rearrange the order of your outline.

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