One page typed report and Illustration of book BOOK REPORTS One page typed report and Illustration of book
WHERE DO I GET A BOOK? At the School library: Before school, at lunch, after school, or selected Fridays. From the class library: Ask for permission and sign the sign-out sheet. Books you already own or borrow from friends.
WHEN WILL I READ? Three times a week in class for 20 minutes At home 20-30 minutes: HOMEWORK When you finish your classwork early It is your responsibility to finish the book and book report on time
WHAT KIND OF BOOKS CAN I READ? Chapter books with at least 300 pages. Fiction or Non-fiction (biographies/autobiographies) Must have words
1 full page typed or written WRITTEN REPORT Book Reports: 1 full page typed or written Double space Due date to be announced: 1 error free report per quarter Author/Genre: Who wrote the book / fiction, non-fiction, poetry, sci-fi, biography? Number of Pages: How many pages in the book? Plot: discuss the characters, event, and setting of where you are in the story right now. Commentary: Comment on what you are reading right now- do you like it, do you dis-like it? Is it scary, funny, sad, exciting…? Give at least 3 examples from the book that make you feel this way. Quotes and commentary: Choose 1 quote from the section of the book you are reading and comment on why you like the quote or think it is important to the story.
How do I illustrate my book report? Make a bookmark for the book Create a timeline of events from the novel Create an alternative cover for the novel Create a Facebook or Myspace profile for one of the characters Draw a comic strip of your book Make a map of your book Create a poster for your book Have another idea? Just let me know. Choose a different way to illustrate your book each time
Directions for book report and illustrations are at: http://msmcatee.weebly.com/ Under the Book Report Tab
Grading I will announce the due date for each Book Report Book Reports are worth 30 points 20 points for written report 10 points for illustration I will announce the due date for each Book Report
DATA Library Catalogue Go to http://datalibrary.weebly.com/ Click on Explore There is a link for the catalog at msmcatee.weebly.com under student links on Symbaloo