Transcript How to write a book report

How to write a book
report
By Erika Hankins
First step: Choose a
book
• Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austin
• Frankenstein by
Mary Shelley
• Romeo and Juliet
by William
Shakespeare
Step two: make an
outline for your report
Create your outline using this example:
• Topic overview
– Subheading 1
◊Subpoint 1
◊Subpoint 2
Insert your own main ideas to create an
outline for your chosen book to turn in with
your report.
Finding other sources
• Having one or two more sources for
your book report is not required….but
recommended.
• Try searching the internet for
relevant sources such as Google!
• Or head over to the local library
Now gather your information to
begin writing your rough draft!
• Tips to get started
• Organize your notes,
outline, and other
sources
• Try to work on the
paper a little at a
time….don’t put it off
until the last minute
Click on the picture above for a
review of how to create an outline!
After completing the
rough draft…..
• Bring two copies of your draft to
class, along with notes and outline.
• Peer review will be conducted during
class time to help you edit and revise
your draft
• Turn in one copy to me for my
reviewing as well.
Things to remember
when editing and revising
• During peer review,
use constructive
criticism, but don’t
be mean
• Check grammar,
spelling and
language usage
• If you used
additional sources,
don’t forget to
include a works
cited page, using
the MLA format
found in your
textbook
Hang in there…..you’re
almost done!!!
• The hard part is already over….with just a
few steps left, the process will be
complete!
When its time to
turn it in……
• Gather all of your previous drafts,
include your outline and notes as well
• Don’t forget to also include your peer
review sheet
• Make sure your final draft is
complete and ready to be graded
Congratulations!!!
• You have just successfully
written your first book report,
now sit back and relax for a few
days until you get them back!!!!
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