Book Report

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• Summarize the plot of the novel. You do not need to go into excessive detail; instead, focus on the most important events of the novel. Don’t forget the conclusion--in a book report, it’s okay to give away the ending.
Evaluation
• Present your own opinion of the novel. What are its strengths and weaknesses? Do you think it achieved its goals (for example, do you think it was meant to teach any lessons or values)? Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Book Reports
Format
• • • • • Introduction Characters Themes Plot Summary Evaluation
Introduction
• Briefly introduce the title, author, setting, and plot of the book. • Example: The Liar, written by Stephen Fry, is a novel about the value and the consequences of lying. The novel takes place in 20th century England and follows the life of Adrian Healey, a university student whose constant lying suddenly lands him in the middle of international espionage.
Don’t Forget!
• Your book report is due on THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS next semester. • The book report will be worth 10% of your final grade next semester. If it is not completed on the first day of class, you will receive a zero. You will not be allowed to make up the grade.
• Cover letters
– Types of cover letters – Format
• Book Reports
– Format and content
Part 3: Writing Prompt
• News writing prompt
• Free write
Evaluation
• Evaluate the class: What was your favorite part of this class? What activities or assignments did you find the most helpful? What did you find the least helpful? • Evaluate yourself: How well do you think you have done in this class? If your grade were based on just your writing and your participation, what grade do you think you would deserve to get? Give examples of how you have worked hard and improved in this class. You may also comment on ways in which you hope to improve even more.
Characters
• Briefly introduce and describe the main characters of the novel. • Example:
– Adrian Healey, the protagonist of the novel, is a university student who finds life dull and tries to make it more interesting by inventing false stories to astound his friends and acquaintances. – Professor Donald Trefusis, Adrian’s professor and mentor, decides to teach Adrian a lesson by tricking him into believing he has accidentally become involved with international spies.
Final Exam
Part One: Grammar and Vocabulary
• Article usage • Adjective usage • Synonyms
Part 2: Knowledge Test
• Newspapers
– Sections – Writing style – Citations
Themes
• Summarize one or two major themes of the novel. • Example: “The most prominent theme in The Liar is, unsurprisingly, dishonesty. The novel explores the definition of a lie, as well as the moral concepts that society attaches to the act of lying.