1. One page typed report and Illustration of book
BOOK REPORTS
One page typed report
and
Illustration of book

2. 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.

3. WHEN WILL I READ? Three times a week in class for 20 minutes
At home minutes: HOMEWORK
During Lunch or Nutrition
When you finish your classwork early
It is your responsibility to finish the book and book report on time

4. WHAT KIND OF BOOKS CAN I READ?
Chapter books with at least 300 pages.
Fiction or Non-fiction (biographies/autobiographies)
Must have words

5. 1 full page typed or written
WRITTEN REPORT
Book Reports:
1 full page typed or written
Double space
Due the 1st of every other month
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.

6. 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
Make a "WANTED" poster for the main character
Create a poster for your book
Choose a different way to illustrate your book each time

7. Directions for book report and illustrations are at:
Under the Book Report Tab

8. Grading Book Reports are worth 30 points 20 points for written report
10 points for illustration
Book Reports are due on the 1st of every other month.
If there is no school on the 1st then the are due the next day we are back in class.

9. DATA Library Catalogue
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There is a link for the catalog at msmcatee.weebly.com under student links on Symbaloo