Fantasy Book Report - Loudoun County Public Schools



Fantasy Book ReportProject and Report Due: Book Title: ______________________________________Author: ________________________________________Select a fantasy/science fiction book. For example, the story may contain use of magic, talking animals, mythical creatures or beings, or a setting in a futuristic, fantastic or medieval universe. The book must be approved by your teacher.Read the book. Take notes as you read. You may do this by writing on post-it notes and sticking them to the pages of the book. Look for the elements of Science Fiction/Fantasy as you read to include on your sticky notes.Talking/thinking animals or inanimate (not living) objects (rocks, trees, cars...).Fictional beings (unicorn, space aliens…)Use of magic, technology, or mental powers that are not yet possible.3. Complete the attached graphic organizers. These organizers will help you write your summary. Important information you’ll need to include is as follows: Title of your book (“Fantasy/Science Fiction Outline”)AuthorMain character(s) (describe in detail)Setting(s) of the book (describe in detail)Point of view – who is telling the story (ex: a main character acting as narrator “I”, or a third person narrator “he”/”she”)Brief summary of events in the story (“Sequence Chain”) What is the conflict or problem in the story?How is the problem solved?What makes this story a fantasy/science fiction? Give at least 5 specific examples from the book.What did you like about the book? Give specific examples.Would you change anything? Give specific examples.Would you recommend this book to others? (“You should read this book!”)4. Create a project. Show the elements that make this story fantasy/science fiction. Ideas:-Create a diorama-Design an alternate book jacket-Craft a movie poster-Create the front-page of a newspaper with headlines about the book-Make a PowerPoint presentation-Your own idea (check with teacher for approval)5. Write a summary of your story that includes all of the above-listed elements: main characters, setting, point of view, brief summary, problem/solution, why the book is fantasy, what you like, what you would change, and book recommendation. (You may use the “Four Square” organizer to plan your writing.) The writing may be in paragraph form, or may be part of your project. (For example, if you make a poster, you may place the required information/parts around your poster. If you make a diorama, you may attach the written paragraphs to your project.) Your writing should be well written, with correct paragraph formation, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. ................
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