1. A.P. Book Report Tips and Reminders

2. Author & Publication Date Do an author or book search on-line. Check more than one site to verify accuracy. READ about the author. READ about historical events of the time.

3. Characters Describe each using both physical traits and mental characteristics. Consider a notable quote. Include more details for major characters than minor ones.

4. Plot Summary Include SPECIFIC details. Aim for 300-500 words. Involve all of the characters from your list.

5. Settings Provide a PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION of the place. Include details of significant events occurring there.

6. Imagery Find examples of vivid word-pictures. Quote the text from the novel. Explain the significance of this description.

7. Symbols Find objects or people who represent a larger idea in the novel than themselves. A true symbol should appear more than once. Describe and justify.

8. Themes Describe the author’s message. Ask, “What is this REALLY ABOUT?” Explain how the author constructs/ achieves this message.

9. Significance of Title Ask yourself, “Why did the author choose this title?” Discuss what makes the title appropriate/ catchy/appealing. Analyze the author’s choice.

10. Other Literary Devices Use this section to include devices NOT ALREADY described. Great devices to include: foreshadowing, irony, foil pair, tone, dialogue/dialect (as these apply).