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
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 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.

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
Create a poster for your book
Have another idea? Just let me know.
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 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

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