Book Jacket Book Report Form
Choose any fictional novel and create a book jacket/cover for it.
Requirements:
1. Front cover— 10 pts.
a. Place your name, date, and Schoolwide Learning Expectation (SLE) in upper right hand corner.
b. Draw and color a picture that reflects the setting, an event, or a character from the novel.
c. The title of the novel and the author’s name should be on the top of the cover.
2. Inside front flap-- 20 pts.
Type a paragraph about the author, other novels he/she has written, and place it here.
3. Inside back flap— 20 pts.
Type a paragraph about the theme or main message of the novel. Answer the following questions: What theme stands out? How is it shown in the novel? Is it effective or not?
Ex. The main theme in this novel was to be persistent and never give up hope. This is shown when Aaron does not panic in the snowstorm. He is persistent in finding shelter. Also, although he and Zlateh remain in the haystack for three days, he maintains a calm outlook and does not despair. He believes they will be able to survive.
4. Back cover--- 50 pts.
a. Write a three to five paragraph essay (single spaced) about the conflicts in the novel.
b. Explain each conflict and how it is resolved.
Ex. The novel, Zlateh the Goat, takes place in rural Poland during the 1800s. Aaron, the main character, must take the family's pet goat to the butcher in order to earn money to pay for Hannukah presents and food. Several conflicts result from this situation.
The first conflict is man v nature. On the way to the butcher's shop in town, Aaron and Zlateh are caught in a terrible blizzard. They may freeze to death. Luckily, Aaron finds a haystack which allows them to stay warm and provides Zlateh with food.
Another conflict is man v man. Aaron's father wants to sell the family pet to make money, but Aaron does not want to sell the goat. Aaron still listens to his father and takes the goat to sell it. However, after surviving the blizzard, Aaron realizes the goat is very important to the family, so he returns home with Zlateh. His father rejoices to see Aaron still alive and decides to keep the goat.
Both conflicts have positive outcomes. This is fortunate for Zlateh, Aaron, and his family. In addition, the conflicts enhanced the plot, which made the story more interesting for the reader.