6th Grade Book Report



5th Grade Book Report

You will be in charge of reading books on your own throughout the school year. I have the schedule for due dates attached. Please use this outline to help you set up your paragraphs. If you ever need to use more paragraphs to write about your books, do not feel confined to my lay out. This is the basic format that I expect you to follow when writing about the book you read. (A minimum of 5 paragraphs)

To begin our school year, you will be assigned the first three books you need to read as they align to your Social Studies curriculum. You will need to borrow these three books from the library or buy them.

You will need Iqbal by Francesco D’Adamo for your September book report; Toliver’s Secret by Esther Wood Brady for your November book report; The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg for your December book report.

1st Paragraph: (Introduction)

- tell me the book you read (underline the title)

- tell me the author of the book

- tell me something about the book (statement, opinion, etc.)

2nd Paragraph: (Body)

- tell me about the main character or characters of the book (help me understand their roles)

- include details

3rd Paragraph: (Body)

- Summarize the story in your own words (be detailed)

- Explain what your book was all about

4th Paragraph: (Body)

- Tell me about your favorite part (use details and explain why you enjoyed it)

5th Paragraph: (Conclusion)

- Give you opinion on book

o Who do you suggest this book to?

o What genre is it?

o What were your thought on the book?

o Did you enjoy this author? Why?

Rubric for Book Report

Did the student:

1. Follow the format I gave? (70 pts) ______

2. Turn the assignment in on time? (5 pts) ______

3. Write in their neatest handwriting? (you can type it too) (5 pts) ______

4. Turn it in with 3 or less mistakes with spelling and mechanics? (10pts) ______

5. Write it on their own? (Plagiarism is against the law!) (5 pts) ______

6. Present their book well? (5 pts) ______

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