Transcript Non-fiction book report PowerPoint

Non-fiction book report
Tips for success
A quick timeline overview
• Non-fiction book reports are due by 3:00
p.m. on Friday, 11/9.
• Papers must be turned in both in hard copy
AND electronically on turnitin.com.
•
Strive to have your book completely read by
11/1. Start working on your rough draft during
that weekend.
•
We will have a significant chunk of in-class time
available during the week of 11/5 to work on
your final draft AND the PowerPoint for your
book talk.
•
Lots of teacher assistance will be available, so
please take advantage of this opportunity.
Your book should be a non-fiction book with a minimum of
200 pages. Check the call number to make sure your book
qualifies.
Begins with...
Sample Call Number
Section of the Library
745.58 CYPHER
Non-fiction (no special code
before the number)
A FIC
A FIC LAMOUR
Adult Fiction
AM
AM HARRIS
Mystery
GR
GR 929.2
Genealogy Room
(Headquarters Library only)
JR
JR 910 WORLD
Juvenile Reference (cannot
be checked out)
J FIC
J FIC ROWLING
Juvenile Fiction
R
R 364.03
Reference (cannot be
checked out)
SF
SF DELANY
Science Fiction / Fantasy
YA
YA STIEFVATER
Young Adult Fiction
Check the call
number on the
spine (side) of
the book. If it
looks like this,
then it is a fiction
book so it
doesn’t qualify
for this
assignment.
Your reaction paper needs to include a brief 2-3 paragraph
summary
Your paper needs to incorporate an outside source.
Here are some ideas:
• On-line book review (i.e. The New York Times)
• Add some facts that further illustrate a topic
within the book.
• Do some research about the author.
• Are there any links to something you have studied
in school?
Remember, you must cite your source.
This is an excellent example of a student incorporating
information about the author into the paper.
You need to select a quote (properly cited) from
the book along with your reaction (1-2
paragraphs).
The paper must include your recommendation of whether this book is
worth reading.
• Who would enjoy this book?
• You need a specific detail from the book that backs up your recommendation.
One paragraph with your reaction to things the
author didn’t cover, but you wish had been
included.
.
• Read your book sooner rather than later.
• Seek help and ask questions if you are unsure
about part of the assignment.
• Have your rough draft done before 11/5.