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The document outlines guidelines for writing a book report, emphasizing familiarity with key elements such as title, author, plot, characters, and the nature of the story. It provides a structured format for the report, including an introduction, plot summary, real-life connections, lessons learned, and personal reflections. Additionally, it specifies marking criteria related to paragraph structure, punctuation, clarity, and handwriting.

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Book Report Info-Updated

The document outlines guidelines for writing a book report, emphasizing familiarity with key elements such as title, author, plot, characters, and the nature of the story. It provides a structured format for the report, including an introduction, plot summary, real-life connections, lessons learned, and personal reflections. Additionally, it specifies marking criteria related to paragraph structure, punctuation, clarity, and handwriting.

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Book Report Guidelines

Note:

Before writing their book report, students should be familiar with the
following elements:

1. Title of the book


2. Author of the book
3. Plot - Discuss and write in the simple present tense
4. Characters – Definition (behaviors/Personalities) and identification of
the characters in the book
5. Nature of the story (Fiction/Nonfiction)
6. Relevance - Relationship between the story and the students'
experiences
7. Lessons - How lessons are derived from the story

Required Content:
1. Introduction:

- Include the title, author, date of publication, and publishing house.


- Provide a brief introduction to the book.

2. Plot Summary:

- Write a simple summary of the plot.

3. Real-Life Connections:

- Relate the story to real-life situations.

4. Lessons Learned:

- Describe the lessons learned from the events in the story.

5. Personal Reflections:

- Explain how reading the book made you feel (e.g., excited, sad, afraid).

Marking Criteria:

- Paragraph Structure: Writing should be arranged in paragraphs


(block format).
- Punctuation: Use a variety of punctuation marks correctly and
appropriately.
- Clarity and Flow: Ensure ideas are clear and flow logically.
- Handwriting: Must be neat and legible.

Book Report Structure:

1
Paragraph 1: Introduction

- Title, author, date of publication, and publishing house


- Genre (fiction/nonfiction)
- Brief introduction to the book

Paragraphs 2 & 3: Main Body

- Summary of the plot (main events)

Paragraph 4: Conclusion

- Relate the story to real-life situations


- Describe lessons learned from the story
- Reflect on how reading the book made you feel (e.g., excited, sad,
afraid, confused)

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