Book Report ~ Realistic Fiction

Your book report will contain the following elements:

1. Character –

ü      List the main characters in the story

ü      Identify the protagonist (main or most important character)

§         Describe their physical traits (tell what he/she looks like, approximate age, etc.)

§         Identify at least 2 character traits (tell what the person is like). Use evidence from the story) to support your character traits.

2. Conflict or Story Problem –

ü      Describe the story problem that the main character faces.

ü      Describe the steps the main character takes to solve the problem.

ü      Explain how the problem was resolved.

ü      Be sure to use details and evidence from the story in your explanations.

3. Theme/Author’s Message –

ü      Describe what you think is the theme or message in this book.

ü      Explain why you chose this message or theme.

ü      Use evidence from the story to support your theme or message.

4. Cover–

ü      Add the title and author’s name

ü      Draw a scene that you think shows the most important part of the story.

ü      On the back of the cover, (inside), describe what the scene is and why you chose it.

Your book report is due on Wednesday, January 31^st.

Rubric for Story Elements

Rubric for Presentation