Language Arts Homework 8
Language Arts Homework 8
Language Arts Homework 8
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Book
Report
Summary: Write a summary of the book, as well as your opinion and recommendation
1st Paragraph: Write about the setting, (where the story takes place, usually time and
place). Introduce the main character or characters in the story. Ex. What are
characters qualities, name, etc. Discuss what conflict/problem the main character
faces in the story. If youre still having trouble starting, you can answer the questions
who, what, when, where, why. Then describe how.
2nd Paragraph: Summarize what happens up until the high point of the
story, (dont give away the ending, this should be just enough to tease the reader
into wanting to get this book. Use some of these transition words to help you write
your review.
first
also
finally
because
then
another
later
second
between
after that
next
for example
as a result
during
third
last
3rd Paragraph/Opinion: Write a paragraph giving your opinion on the book. Use these
guidelines. Write about why you like or dislike the book. Give details, for example: Was
the book confusing? Was it too easy to read or too hard? Was it predictable/
believable? Did you like the ending? What was your favorite part? What connections
did you make with your life or other books? Talk about the authors style of writing
and give examples from the book. Minimum of five sentences.
4th Paragraph/Recommendation: Explain whether you would recommend this book to
student or not? Rate the book from 1 star to 5 stars, and give examples why you gave it
the rating you did. Examples should include a quote or quotes from the book or a
summary of the part of the book that you liked or did not like.