Name: ______DATE: 9/27/16 HR: ______
Science Fiction / Fantasy/Graphic Novel
Book Report Options
The top of every book report must include the title, author and student heading.
This sheet MUST be turned in with report.
1. Postcard (8/5 X11size)
· 20 points: on the top half of a sheet of paper include graphics that depict the main setting and main character(s) from the book
· 10 points: the caption underneath the picture should be a direct quote from the book describing the setting
· 45 points: on the bottom half write a letter to a friend as if you are a character from the book, explaining what has happened to you; be sure to include the main conflict and two main events – use semi block format
2. Casting
· assume the book is being made into a movie (if it really is a movie do not use the same actors/location) and you are the casting director to creatively create the following…
· 50 points: write about the (3-5) actors or people you would choose to star in the movie, explaining (6-8 sentences each) WHY each one would be perfect for the role
· 25 points: describe (6-8sentences) in detail exactly where the movie should be filmed and specifically WHY that location works well
3. Interview
· 15 points: compose 6-8 interesting and important questions that reveal plot and character traits in a creative format to ask the main character
· 20 points: respond to the questions the way that your chosen character would and give insight into character traits revealed in the novel
· 20 points: answers should reveal important events of the book (plot - beginning, middle, and end need to be represented)
· 20 points: write a 6-8 sentence, descriptive paragraph that explains the character traits revealed
4. Literary Elements
· fold your large paper into 4 boxes and label them: Setting, Characters, Conflict, Climax and Resolution (this is ONE box)
· 30 points: create a colored, detailed illustration that represents the details of each element of your book
· 45 points: under each drawing write a 6-8 sentence description of why the specifics of the illustration represents that specific element
Grading: in addition to the points listed above there will be 20 points allotted for creativity/neatness and 5 points for formatting TOTAL=100 points
Due Date: Friday, November 4th (5 extra credit points if turned in early on Nov 1st)
Parent Signature: ______(this signature is due October 7 th)
Book Title:______Author: ______