Book Jacket Book Report

For this book report, you will create a book jacket that tells about the book you have just read. Follow the directions below to complete the jacket and be ready to present it in class on February 2nd. Take pride in your work. Use your best penmanship, add color and pictures, edit for spelling and grammar errors, and pay particular attention to your word choice. Neatness counts! For this book report please select a fantasy book to report on. If you need a suggestion ask your teacher.

How to Make a Book Jacket: ***Your teacher will provide you with paper.**** 1. From the left side, measure in 3 inches, then 6 inches, then 6 inches, and then 3 inches. 2. Lightly draw vertical lines at each spot you measured. Then the paper can be folded inward along the lines. Check with the diagram below.

#1 #2 #3 #4

3” 6” 6” 3”

3. Follow the directions below for the information to put on each panel.

Putting It All Together

Front Cover: On the front cover you need to include the title of the book, the author’s name, your name, the date and an interesting picture drawn by you.

Back Cover: On the back cover write a summary of the events in the book. Remember, the summary states the facts, not what you thought about the book.

Inside Front Flap: Write a detailed description of the main character of the book. Use the graphic organizer provided to help get you started.

Inside Back Flap: Write down the reasons why you liked the book. Try to sell others on reading this book. Timeline to complete project:

By January 12: Choose a book and show it to me for approval. By January 26: Read the book. Grading Rubric On January 27: Begin decorating the book jacket. Remember to follow rubric guidelines for full credit. Book Jacket Report By February 1: Finish your report, you do not need to bring it in until you present. On February 2: Present your book report to the class.

Signed and return this portion! Keep the timeline above at home!

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Student’s Name______

I have read the assignment and understand the requirements that are expected of my child.

Parent’s Signature______Date______

Book Title______

Author______****Please Return This on or before January 12th**** Book Jacket Rubric

1. Front Cover (6 pts): Points Possible Points Earned A) Book Title/ Author 1 ______B) Your name & date 1 ______C) Illustration representing story 2 ______D) Neatness and Effort 2 ______

2. Back Cover (35 pts) A) Setting/Characters 10 ______B) Plot 15 ______C) Neatness, effort 5 ______D) Spelling, grammar 5 ______

3. Inside Flap Cover (15 pts) A) Physical description of main character 5 ______B) Describe character’s behavior 5 ______C) Describe the character’s feelings _____5______

4. Inside Back Flap (6 pts) A) 3 reasons why a reader would enjoy the book ____3______B) Examples to support your opinion ____3______

5. Oral Presentation (38 pts) A) Introduce book and cover _____5______B) Summarize story ____15______C) Persuade audience to read book ____10______D) Eye contact with audience ____4______E) Volume and Clarity ____4______

Total Points Possible ____100______Total Points Earned ______Final grade ______