Reporting About Fiction
Technical Requirements
Double-spaced, one side of the paper (may be typed).
Prewrite/brainstorm/outline ideas, then prepare a rough draft.
Write clear and concise paragraphs (a minimum of five paragraphs, five sentence minimum per paragraph).
Revise, revise, revise
Proofread your final paper before handing it in.
Create an artistic cover page.
Center your name, date and Fiction Book Report at the bottom of the cover page.
What should be included in your report?
1. Title of Book: What type of fiction book is this? (mystery, fiction, fantasy
2. Author: Tell something about his/her background. List other books he/she has written.
3. Plot: Report the conflict, complications, climax, and resolution of the plot.
4. Characters: Identify major and minor characters. Protagonist, antagonist.
5. Who is the most interesting character and why? (persuasive arguments)
6. What is your favorite scene or section from the book and why? (personal opinion)
7. Is there a lesson to be learned from the story? Why is this story of interest to anyone?
8. What is the theme of the story?
9. From whose point of view is the story told?
10. What literary devices does the author use to make the story interesting? What techniques?
11. Would you recommend the book? Why or why not? (be logical, support your choice)
Note: A book report is not the same as a book review (a critical analysis).
Alternate Report Form: Storyboard
Create a presentation that shows (and explains) the dynamic action between the characters of the story.
The sequence of main events in the story should be shown in picture boxes on a storyboard (similar to a comic
strip).
The setting should be apparent.
The beginning, middle and end of action should be portrayed.
Use graphics, be creative - most of all, demonstrate the setting, plot, characters in your illustration clearly enough that all who view it will know what happened in the story you read.
Create your storyboard on regular size paper or poster board.
Be creative, colorful.
The book's title and author should be prominently written on the board.
Captions should be printed (easy to read).
Use complete sentences.