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Book Reports There are many different way that you may present your book report. You may choose the same option for two different quarters but no more. Take a look at the following 12 options and decide which ones will be best for you.

Book Report Options 1) Written Book Report – This option is quite simple. I would like you to write a report about your book. It should be at least two pages typed and double-spaced. It should also be a 12-point normal font. Just give a synopsis of the book using colorful words to draw in an audience. Please do not give a personal opinion and avoid using the word “I.”

2) Poster Advertisement – This option requires a variety of skills. First and foremost you want to appeal to the consumer. Something about the poster should make it stand out either visually or vocally (words or headline). The poster should include a brief synopsis. The synopsis should be a couple paragraphs long and give the reader a positive idea about the book. Unlike the book report this should have personal opinion. Maybe even more than one person.

3) Write a Test – This option will probably require you to take notes as you read. You simply need to write and type a test for the book you read. Answers need to be included if you choose this option. Your test should have more than one type of question. By that I mean you can’t have a test with all multiple-choice questions. Use true/false, short answer, or even essay. Your test should be at least three pages in length.

4) Oral Book Report – This option requires you to tell the class about your book. You should have prepared what you will say ahead of time. You can write it, use notes, or just go from memory. Your presentation should be between three and five minutes in length. Afterwards your audience should have a clear understanding of what the book is about and if you enjoyed it or not.

5) Character Descriptions – Write a full (physical, emotional, relational) description of three of the characters in the book. Draw a portrait to accompany each description.

6) Peep Box – Make a peep box capturing an important moment from the book. Include an explanation of the scene and why it is so important to the plot of the story.

7) Book Jacket – For this option you must make a new book jacket for your book. Include a new cover with title and author and the summary that can either be found on the back or on the inside sleeve.

8) Newspaper – You are to create a newspaper front page that is devoted entirely to the book you read. The front page should look as much like a real newspaper as possible. The articles on the front page should be based on events and characters in the book. You may include news, weather, and whatever else to make it as real as possible.

9) Song – This is simple. Write and perform an original song that tells the story of the book. You must have at least four verses and a refrain.

10) Children’s Book – Rewrite the story as a children’s book. Use vocabulary for a third or fourth grader so that it may be enjoyed by this age group. Your story should be at least ten pages including pictures and paragraphs on each page.

11) Interview a character – This option requires you to conduct a fake interview. Write at least ten questions that will give the character the opportunity to discuss his/her thoughts and feelings about his/her role in the story.

12) Monologue – Pretend you are the main character and write a summery of the story in first person. Two pages minimum.

Due Dates Each of these book reports will be due the week before the end of the quarter. Prepare ahead! This is a large part of your Literature grade.

Monday, October 21 Monday, January 9 Monday, March 12 Monday, May 21