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 March 24. 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 Free Choice 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.****
- From the left side, measure in 2 1/2 inches, then 5 1/2 inches, then 5 1/2 inches, and then 2 1/2 inches.
- Lightly draw vertical lines at each spot you measured. Then the paper can be folded inward along the lines. Check with the diagram below.
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Putting It All Together
Front Cover (2): 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. Cover should be colorful and appealing.
Back Cover (4): 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. It must include main events that occurred in the beginning, the middle, and the end of the story.
Spine (3): Use creative lettering to design a spine for your book jacket. Include the title of the book, the publishing company, and the author’s name.
Inside Front Flap (1): Write a detailed description of the main character of the book. Use the graphic organizer provided to help get you started.
Inside Back Flap (5): Write down the reasons why you liked the book. Try to sell others on reading this book.
Extra credit: Use the back of front and back cover to write a one sentence summary of each chapter. Label the chapters.
Grading Rubric
Book Jacket Report
Sign and return the portion!
Keep the timeline above at home!
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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 (40 pts)
A) Setting/Characters 10 ______
B) Problem & Solution 10 ______
C) Beginning, middle, end ____10______
C) Neatness, effort 5 ______
D) Spelling, grammar 5 ______
3. Spine (5)
A) Title of book ____1______
B) Publisher ____1______
C) Author ____1______
D) Neat creative lettering/ no spelling errors ____2 ______
4. Inside Flap Cover (18 pts)
A) Physical description of main character 5 ______
B) Describe character attributes/examples to support 8 ______
C) Describe the character’s feelings _____5______
5. Inside Back Flap (6 pts)
A) 3 reasons why a reader would enjoy the book ____3______
B) Examples to support your opinion ____3______
Total Points Possible ____75______
Total Points Earned ______
Final grade ______
5. Oral Presentation (30 pts)
A) Introduce book and cover _____5______
B) Summarize story ____15______
C) Persuade audience to read book ____5______
D) Eye contact with audience ____2.5______
E) Volume and Clarity ____2.5______
Total Points Possible ____30______
Total Points Earned ______
Final grade ______