BOOK REPORT OPTIONS
BOOK REPORT OPTIONS
You may type your work on the computer if you would like, but it is not necessary. You may only do
each option
(A - F) once. Options G & H may each be done twice. All work must be neatly done and written
neatly in cursive. Written work is to be done on binder paper. Do not wait until a few days before the
report is due to seek help or forms. If you select option “H” you are expected to discuss it with your
teacher two weeks before the due date. All pictures are to be hand drawn; no computer or magazine
pictures are allowed.
INCOMPLETE OR LATE WORK WORK WILL NOT BE GRADED
A. DESIGN A NEW COVER FOR YOUR BOOK
1. Cover is to include: title, author, and illustrator (if there is one), and your name and number in the
lower right corner.
This book cover does not need to cover your book, please use any size construction paper to design
your cover.
2. On the LEFT INSIDE write a one page summary of the book. (Use binder paper for this writing and
cut it to fit)
3. On the RIGHT INSIDE write a one half page opinion (your thoughts about the story).
**Use binder paper for both writings and paste it into your report
B. MAKE AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR YOUR BOOK
1. Use 12 x 18 construction paper or poster board.
2. Include: author, publisher, cost, illustrator, picture, & date of publication, and your name and
number in the lower
right corner.
3. On a piece of binder paper write a two to three paragraph summary of this book (do not attach to
your poster)
4. Write a one paragraph opinion (your thoughts about the story-do not attach to your poster)
C. MAKE A CROSSWORD PUZZLE FOR YOUR BOOK
1. USE 20 WORDS which are important to your story; such as author’s name, the title, main
characters names, etc.
2. Make TWO puzzles. One grid is to be blank, one is to have the answers. BOTH are to have clues.
3. Both crossword must be drawn with a ruler and be on graph paper. Xeroxing is not permissible.
4. Both crossword letters and clues are expected to be printed, (this is the only option which may be
printed).
D. WRITE A LETTER TO THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOK
1. Look in the book for an address or ask me to help get the address for them or their publisher.
2. Write your author (addressing them properly--Dear Mr., Dear Mrs. or Dear Ms.). You are
expected to use proper letter writing standards as learned in your English text page 28-9.
3. Tell him or her why you liked the book and ask any questions that you may have (like, “Why did
the story end the way it did?” “Why did you have the character do...? etc.). Letters are to be a page in
length.
4. Two handwritten copies (xeroxing is not premissible) must be turned in, so that after presenting
your letter we can mail the second copy to the author. You will need an envelope and a stamp as
well.
If you receive a response you can share it with the class.
E. MAKE A DIORAMA, TRI-ORAMA, OR MOBILE
1. All work should show the most important scenes from your book.
2. All work includes a one page of written explanation which tells why this scene is important to the
story
3. All work includes a one paragraph opinion (your thoughts about the story)
See me for information on the tri-orama.
F. MAKE A POP-UP BOOK OR A FLIP BOOK
1. See me for directions on this one, it is tricky.
G. USE A PRE-MADE BOOK REPORT FORMS (see me)
H. BE CREATIVE AND THINK UP ANOTHER WAY TO TELL US ABOUT YOUR BOOK
ALL IDEAS FOR “H” MUST BE APPROVED BY YOUR TEACHER FIRST
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All book reports must include the following information on a lined 3 x 5
index card which is turned in at the same time as your project. If your index card is not
turned in at the same time as your report, your report will be incomplete.
REMEMBER INCOMPLETE OR LATE WORK WILL NOT BE GRADED.
Use the example below as a guide. Information must be in this form. Please
ask me or your learning buddy if you have forgotten how to put the required information
into the correct form
Your Number
Your Name
skip line
Author Last Name, First Name. Title. Publisher, Date.
(last line) # of option
SAMPLE:
#
Your Name
Wilder, Laura Ingalls. Little House in the Big Woods. Harper
Trophy, 1932.
book report option #
REMEMBER: ALL WORK MUST BE IN CURSIVE (except crosswords), NEATLY
DONE, AND
GOOD EFFORT SHOWN
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