CREATIVE NON-FICTION BOOK REPORTS

Due: May 7
th
, 2014

Notes about Book Reports

All book reports must have a written summary (one or two well written
paragraphs) with these required elements:
! Title
! Author
! Who or what is the book about?
! What did you learn reading the book? (Three facts, events, ideas, or
connections.)
! Why are you interested in this topic?
! Critique the book. Does the author do a good job covering the topic? Would you
recommend this book to others? Why or why not?



Nonfiction Book Report Rubric
Requirements Possible Awarded
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Summary is typed and well done. 6
Included at least three things that you learned 6
Critique is well done and opinions are justified and explained 6
Paragraphs and sentences are complete and well done
without spelling or grammar mistakes
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Summary is neat 6
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Final piece represents the topic in a clear way 20
The project shows creativity and is well done. 20
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Voice projection (loudness) 6
Pronounce words clearly 6
Posture (stand up straight) 6
Eye Contact 6
Enthusiasm (Keep Audience interested) 6
Total points (100)
Below is a list of possible assignments you may use for your Creative Book Report.

Please put a check mark next to the project you choose.

! Poster with pictures and writings related and about the topic.

! Diorama

! Informational trifold pamphlet

! Create a Bill Nye style video about your topic

! Hat/Mask related to the story with important information and facts included.

! Newspaper/Magazine Review like the ones written in regular published newspapers &
magazines.

! Dress-up as a character from the book and give an oral report on the book.

! Interview with an author or character from the book with the script written out beforehand.

! Cartoon Strip that presents information about your topic (Comic Life)

! TV. /Radio announcement informing about your topic

! Advertisement about the book. Look in newspapers for good ideas.

! Detailed and informative time-Line

! Create a Scroll/Hand Rolled Movie illustrating and informing about your topic.

! Quilt; showing squares of important events in your book

! Your own creative idea. Talk to me first.