Thursday, July 3, 2008

8th Grade Post, Language Arts Book Report Format

Here is the Summer Book Report Format, follow it clearly. You must complete three reports with books containing at least 100 pages (No Illustrated Classics). If you have any questions just reply and I will check on my blog periodically.


Reading Book Analysis

Instructions
1. This Book Report consists of three separate pages
2. Type or write out the questions and the complete answers under the question.

Page Topic
1 Character Analysis- Personality Traits & Physical features
2 Handout questions
3 Paragraph of your opinion


Character Analysis (Page 1)
1. Characters’ Name:
2. Personality Traits:
3. Physical Features: (if none write, “None provided”)



Handout Questions (Page 2)
1. Title of the book:
2. Author:
3. Copyright date:
4. Name of the main characters:
5. Theme of the story for example: Mystery, Adventure, Comedy, etc.:
6. Plot: what was it about- Synopsis (meaning) summary of the book- No More Than One (Paragraph, 8-12 sentences)
7. Climax: what was the high point of the story- major event
8. Resolution: ending, or solution, or outcome
9. Would you change anything about the story?
10. Why?- related to number 9



Opinion (Page 3)- Paragraph Format, 8-12 sentences
· What did you like best about the book? Why?
· What did you least like about it? Why?
· What part truly got your attention?
· Did you visualize what you were reading while you were reading? Explain how.
· Would you recommend this book? Why?