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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Book Reports small medium large Students will complete a total of 8 book reports this year (two reports every nine-week period.) The criteria for the books they may choose is listed below: -Must be fiction -Must be at least 120 pages in length -Must be at 7th grade reading level or higher -Must be content-appropriate for school -Must be approved by me Book reports should be at least five parargraphs in length, and each paragraph should consist of at least 5 sentences. The report should be typed. If a student is unable to type his/her report, then the student needs to attach a signed note from a parent/guardian explaining why the student could not type/print the report. If there is not a note attached, points will be deducted from the student's book report grade. The book report MUST follow the format below. If a student does not follow the format or fails to identify any of the terms listed below, points will be deducted from his/her score. Paragraph 1: Introduction -Needs to include the book title and author. -Identify the genre of the story (fantasy, adventure, science fiction, etc.) -Describe the setting (where and when the story takes place -Tell me from what person point-of-view the story is written (first, second, or third) -The last sentence should be the main idea of the story (summarize the story in one sentence) Paragraph 2: Characters -Describe the main characters in the story. Be sure to identify the protagonist. -Also describe any important minor characters. Paragraph 3: Plot Summary -Give a brief plot summary. (Don’t tell me everything that happens-- just the most important stuff!!) -You must identify the conflict of the story and tell if it is internal or external. -You must identify the climax of the story. Paragraph 4: Theme -Discuss one of the story’s main themes. Theme refers to what the story is REALLY about. It is a greater message or insight into life. Give specific examples from the story that relate to the theme. Paragraph 5: Conclusion -Tell what you thought of the book -Would you recommend the book to other people? Why? -What sort of people would like this story? -What are the book’s strengths and weaknesses? -Did the author do a good job or a poor job in keeping you interested in the story? Why or why not? POINT BREAKDOWN 20 pts--- introduction 10 pts--- character analysis 10 pts--- plot summary 20 pts--- theme 20 pts--- conclusion 20 pts--- writing style/neatness/spelling/grammer ______________________________ TOTAL: 100 pts possible Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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