Introduction
You should try to write a strong
introductory sentence that grabs your reader's attention. Somewhere in your
first paragraph, you should also state the book's title (italicized),
the topic, and the author's name. Include publication information as well as brief statements about the book's angle, the genre, the
theme, and a hint about the writer's feelings in the introduction.
Body
Consider the following points:
- Did you enjoy the book?
- Was it well written?
- What was the genre?
- (fiction) Which characters play important roles that relate to the overall theme?
- Did you notice reoccurring symbols?
- Is this book a part of a series?
- (nonfiction) Can you identify the writer's thesis?
- What is the writing style?
- Did you notice a tone?
- Was there an obvious slant or bias?
In the body of your book report, you will use your notes to guide you through an
extended summary of the book. You will weave your own thoughts and impressions into the plot summary.
Conclusion
As you lead to your final paragraph, consider some additional impressions and opinions:
- Was the ending satisfactory (for fiction)?
- Was the thesis supported by strong evidence (for non-ficton)?
- What interesting or notable facts do you know about the author?
- Would you recommend this book?
(Adapted from http://homeworktips.about.com/od/writingabookreport/a/report.htm )
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