1. Hamburger Book Report Literary Terms Review and Directions
Project Due Date: Friday, September 14

2. Three parts of a detailed paragraph…
HOOK
Gives the purpose/key point of the whole paragraph
Starts the paragraph with a bang!
Remember: Write about literature in the present tense (He is, She is…)

3. BODY Supports topic sentence with three or more EXAMPLES
Each example is explained/described using DETAILS
Example = He is strong.
Details = muscular, can lift his fifty kilo dog, can run a marathon)

4. BOOT
Statement that goes back to your key point and “kicks” the reader out of the paragraph
May extend thinking and answer the question “so what?”

5. HAMBURGER Purpose: Review literary terms Apply literary terms
Review paragraph writing skills
Share good books
Present information in a creative way

6. Setting: (the lettuce)
Time/Place
Describe the time and place
Tell how they are “hinged” to the events of the plot

7. Character: (the tomato)
Describe the main character using as many of the six methods as possible (abc, rst)
A = Appearance R = Reputation
B= Behavior S = Setting
C = Conversation T = Thoughts

8. Summary (the burger) Keep your opinion out of it
Define the conflict clearly
Describe two-three key events and show sequence of events by using transitional (time-related) words. (then, next, afterwards, finally…)
End with a “teaser” to make the reader curious about the ending

9. Personal Opinion (the cheese)
Rate your book out of five stars
Give evidence from the story to support your opinion
Evidence may include information about character, author’s style, conflict, setting, but should not repeat other information from the project
Remember that THREE is a magic number in writing

10. Theme (the mayonnaise)
Write ONE sentence that tells the overall message of the story
What do you think the author wants the reader to know or feel after completing the book?
Be sure the sentence is an opinion statement

11. Theme…continued Bad example:
This book is about the struggle between good and evil.
(too vague, does not indicate a message or belief)
Good example:
Even someone who has made terrible mistakes can redeem himself when he has a good friend to guide him.

12. Surprise (any ingredient not already included)
Sky’s the limit!
Picture
Map (your vision only)
Timeline
Photos
Drawings
Other?
ORIGINAL Work only