Book Report Information

Students are required to read approximately two books outside of class each quarter. After completion of reading, the student is additionally required to submit a minimum of one book report and one project each quarter. There will be a total of four book reports and projects for the year, in addition to the three district-assigned novels. The other four books require no formal book report or project, but do require formal notification to the teacher. Deadline dates will be provided by the teacher each quarter. All reports and projects are due prior to the deadline. Deadline dates are not the dates that reports are due, but the very last date any report will be accepted for credit. It is suggested that students not wait until the last possible minute as sometimes unforeseen personal and school circumstances arise.

Student reports must be about books that contain the five literary elements. Everyone will present the standard book report format (five literary elements: setting, plot, theme, character portrayals with analysis, and evaluation) whether the report is presented in written or in oral form. Out of the four, formal reports, two must be written and two must be oral.

Each book report and accompanying project is worth 150 points. They will be graded on the basis of effort, completeness, neatness, content, originality, and creativity for the presentation of the five literary elements and the project. Each book not requiring a formal book report and project will be worth 50 points. All books to be used for book reports must be from the posted reading list or approved by the teacher prior to reading and recording in the student's assignment book. Deadline dates will be assigned for this process in order to allow adequate time for reading and the preparation of the reports and projects. If you have any questions, talk with me!

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