Book Report Format
Book Report Format [50 pts]
Standard: Writing Application 2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of significant ideas in a text
Requirements: Typed, 3-5pgs, double-spaced, MLA format, separate title page
Instructions: Follow the outline listed below to properly construct your paper. Also make sure to cite at least three parts of your book within your report.
Topic Format:
I. Introduction
a. Answer the following questions about the story:
i. What is the book's plot? (provide a short summary) ii. What is the author's name and personal background? iii. Which other books or stories have they written or co-written? iv. Why did you choose this book?
v. Upon finishing it, did the book meet your expectations?
II. Body
a. Explain …show more content…
Exposition o What are the setting, location, and time period of the story? o Who are the main characters of the book? o What is the initial mood of the story? ii. Conflict o What is the main problem(s) facing the main characters? o How does the initial problem(s) increase over time? iii. Climax o What event(s) is the highest dramatic point of the story? o What is the significance of this event(s)? iv. Resolution o How are the main characters affected by the climax? o How does this aftermath propel the story towards its conclusion?
v. Conclusion o What is the fate of the main characters? o Has the main problem been fully resolved? o Are there any lingering issues left behind ("loose ends")?
III. Conclusion
a. Present your final thoughts about the story:
i. What did you like best about the book? ii. What did you like least about the book? iii. What is your favorite scene from the book? iv. What is your overall opinion of the book?
v. Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Deductions: o Not typed / -5 pts o No title page / -5 pts o No standard / -5 pts o Several spelling or grammar errors / -5 pts o Numerous spelling or grammar errors / -10 pts o Not in MLA format / -5
Standard: Writing Application 2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of significant ideas in a text
Requirements: Typed, 3-5pgs, double-spaced, MLA format, separate title page
Instructions: Follow the outline listed below to properly construct your paper. Also make sure to cite at least three parts of your book within your report.
Topic Format:
I. Introduction
a. Answer the following questions about the story:
i. What is the book's plot? (provide a short summary) ii. What is the author's name and personal background? iii. Which other books or stories have they written or co-written? iv. Why did you choose this book?
v. Upon finishing it, did the book meet your expectations?
II. Body
a. Explain …show more content…
Exposition o What are the setting, location, and time period of the story? o Who are the main characters of the book? o What is the initial mood of the story? ii. Conflict o What is the main problem(s) facing the main characters? o How does the initial problem(s) increase over time? iii. Climax o What event(s) is the highest dramatic point of the story? o What is the significance of this event(s)? iv. Resolution o How are the main characters affected by the climax? o How does this aftermath propel the story towards its conclusion?
v. Conclusion o What is the fate of the main characters? o Has the main problem been fully resolved? o Are there any lingering issues left behind ("loose ends")?
III. Conclusion
a. Present your final thoughts about the story:
i. What did you like best about the book? ii. What did you like least about the book? iii. What is your favorite scene from the book? iv. What is your overall opinion of the book?
v. Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Deductions: o Not typed / -5 pts o No title page / -5 pts o No standard / -5 pts o Several spelling or grammar errors / -5 pts o Numerous spelling or grammar errors / -10 pts o Not in MLA format / -5