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Introductory Paragraph
The first sentence should state for which instructor and class thebook-report is being written.
The second sentence should state the title of the book and the author'sname.
The third sentence should tell how many pages the book has and the nameof the publisher.
The fourth sentence can state basic bibliographic information about thebook. Bibliographic information means not only the author and title but alsowhat company published the book, what year it was published in and any otherrelevant information such as the edition and if the book has been translated,simplified or abridged.
The next sentence should state the reason(s) you decided to read thisbook. Why did you choose this particular book for writing a book report?Typical reasons might be:
- You like the author.
- You like this type of book (i.e. mystery, western, adventure or romance, etc.).
- Someone recommended the book to you.
- It was on a required reading list.
- You liked the cover.
An optional sentence can be used if the cover (back cover) of the bookgives you any additional information then adds a sentence with thatinformation.
- Was the book a best seller?
- Are there X million copies in print?
- Did it win any major awards?
The first sentence of this paragraph should state who the main characteror characters of the book are, and why they are important. Refer to this personor these persons as the Main Character or Main Characters.
You will need at least a complex sentence for this, and probably more than onesentence.
? Other Characters Paragraph
You should compose at least one sentence for each of the other prominent orimportant characters in the book. State the name of each of the other importantcharacters, and the key role that each one plays in the book
Most books have five or six prominent characters besides the main character, sosimply listing each one and stating their role in the book will give you a goodsized paragraph.
? Plot Summary Paragraph
This is perhaps the hardest paragraph to write in book report writingfive sentences or so. If you have to write a bit more don't worry. Here are themain points to cover:
- State the type of book (Mystery, Western, etc.).
- What place or country was the book set in?
- What time period was the book set in? (19th century, the present, ancient
- Other physical locations which are important, like: ships, airplanes, houses, or buildings.
- Other notable attributes of the book. (Was it violent, scary, fast paced, etc.).
- What is the main character trying to do?
- What is the outcome of the book?
- etc.
? Personal Impressions and Conclusion Paragraph
Simply talk about what you liked or did not like when you write a book report.Use this paragraph as your conclusion. It should summarize your overallimpressions of the book and bring the report to a close.
- Start with a sentence that states that you are now writing a conclusion. (For example: "My final thoughts on 'A Fine Balance' are that it is a fascinating book but I am not entirely sure if I completely understood the thematic message of the book."
- Restate your reasons why you liked and/or disliked the book using different words.
- Write two sentences that talk about the books good points and weak points.
- Write a sentence or two about what you learned from the book.
- Close with a sentence that states whether you would recommend the book to others.
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