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BOOK AND NON-PRINT MATERIAL FOR ADOLESCENCE
Young  Adult  Literature

Guidelines for Book Reports

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There are nine components to each book review.  I will give you detailed instructions and I will provide examples in the library.
Section 1:    Bibliographic Information
Title & Author
Publication Information
Genre
Themes
Readability
Interest Level
Section 2:   Reviews
3 Reviews
Include Citation Information and Summary
Section 3:   Awards and Notable Lists
Include Association/Journal and Year
Section 4:   Author Information
Biographical Sketch
Section 5:    Plot Summary
Summarize the Plot (approximately 250 words)
Section 6:    Booktalks
Write Out Two Booktalks ( include any props, items, etc.)
Section 7:   Curriculum Implementation
Tie Theme(s) of Book Into a Unit Plan
Section 8:    Material on Similar Themes
List Books, Videos, etc. With Similarities
Section 9:   Bibliography of Material by Same Author
List Any Books, Videos, etc. Author has Produced

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PLEASE SEE EXAMPLES AT THIS SITE!

 

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