General Book Report form

Your name: Class period: Book title: Author: # of pages: Use complete sentences for the following responses: 1. Genre Criteria: What genre is the book you read? Why do you think this? 2. Main Character: Who is the main character? How did he/she change throughout the story? (How was he/she described in the beginning? In the end? Make a prediction about where the character is going next in his/her life. Use evidence from the story to support this? 3. Setting: Where and when did this story take place? How does the setting add to the plot? How would the story change if it took place in a different setting? 4. Plot: What is an inciting incident in the story (rising action on the plot curve)? What is the climax, or turning point, of the story? Who or what is involved? 5. Theme: Why do you think the author wrote this book? What is he/she trying to tell the reader? What person, event, or situation in the story reminded you of someone or something in your life? 6. Opinion: Did you enjoy this book? Yes or no? Explain in 3 5 sentences. Indicate what the author did well, and what you wish was different?

Due date: Friday, March 1st