Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
1
Guidelines for Book Report
2
How Many Pages - Paragraphs
If you type out your book report: 2 pages, double spaced, four paragraphs If you write out your book report: 4 pages, front and back, skipping lines, four paragraphs
3
More Formatting Details
All beginnings of paragraphs should be indented. If you’re typing, use Times New Roman font, 12 point. Number your pages, whether typed or written out, bottom center
4
Indented Paragraphs
5
Paragraphs Paragraph 1: Should introduce the reader to your book. What is its title? Who’s the author? Why did you choose it? Get the reader’s attention right away! Paragraph 2: Should discuss the general plot of the book. Plot = What is the problem, how does the story peak to a climax, what is the resolution of the problem, and how does the book end.
6
Paragraphs Paragraph 3: Put on your critic’s hat. Talk about the book’s strengths and the book’s weaknesses. Have at least 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses. Paragraph 4: End your book report with an eye-catching ending that wraps it all up neatly. Great words to use at the end: Therefore, In conclusion, In the final analysis, etc.
7
More Formatting Details
All book titles should be italicized and Capitalized. Personal pet peeve: Travis’s sneakers DON’T DO THIS! S’S IS A NO NO DO THIS: Travis’ sneakers
8
More Formatting Details
Use the Oxford Comma Always. This is the Oxford Comma: Joe, Bob, and Suzie The Oxford Comma comes before the word “and” in a series. Why use it?
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.