Classic Novel Book Report Name: __________ Class:

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS FOR THE BOOK REPORT:

DIRECTIONS: Now that you have read the classic piece of literature think about what theme flows throughout that book. Is it a simple theme or more complicated? How would you explain or retell the book to a child reading at a 2nd or 3rd grade level? Your mission will be to make your classic novel in a book that a 2nd or 3rd grader or lower level child could read. Below are the mechanic guidelines and on the back is what each page should look like.

EXPECTATIONS: 1. Final Copy ~ Every item must be typed in a size 14-18 font (Large for title)

2. Binding ~ The book must be in bound in a supply other than staples.

3. Color ~ Each page must have at least 3 colors. Think about how inviting children’s books really are? * Special Features: At least 4 of the pages need to have a special feature. (touch/feel, pop-out, pop-up, etc)

4. Paper/Size ~ The paper size of your book should be no larger than 8 ½ X11 (Printer Paper) Construction paper is fine.

5. Final Form ~ Should follow the guidelines for each page and be in order according the specs on the back.

6. Page Numbers ~ Be sure to have page numbers starting with one on the author page. You have 20 pages minimum to retell the story.

Due Date: March 23rd

Page Layout for the Book Report: Be sure to follow all the guidelines below for the report

• Be sure to plan this out well. It will only help with the final copy.

Cover Page: Recreate the cover of your book. This should have a new title and say on the cover the original author and rewritten and adapted by with your name.

Dedication Page: The following page should be dedicated to someone and state that. No Picture required.

Author Page: On this page have a paragraph that describes the original author and then a paragraph that describes you. This would include personal (hobbies, schooling, etc)

Book Pages: All the pages that follow the author page will be your book. You must have a minimum of 10 pages to explain your story and no more than 20 total. Each page should have words that tell the story and a picture. Keep in mind you will need to have color. REMEMBER YOU DONT’ HAVE TO TELL THE WHOLE STORY, JUST THE THEME.

The End: Your final written page will be a page that says the end.

Back Cover Page: The book will need to have a back cover. Also keep in mind that the book will need to be bound will a supply other than staples. Think about how you will do this.

Classic Novel Planning Page

Name: _______________

Cover:? What will I rename the story?

? What should appear on the cover?

•Planning Page: Due on _________•Directions: Complete the planning section below will ideas you brainstorm about your book and pages.

Dedication Page:

? = Who should my book be dedicated to?

Author Page: Hint: Look inside your book ~ Does it have a biography about your author. If not use books, encyclopedias or a internet search. Below are ideas to get you started on this page.

Author’s Name:

Birth Place

Hobbies

Family/Accomplishments

Interest of writing

Author’s Name:

Birth Place

Hobbies

Family/Accomplishments

Interest of writing

Planning Page Continue to Retell your story: Below use the boxes to plan out what will be in your story. This can be in caveman talk.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 The End Remember you can have up to 20 pages

for the report.

Planning Page Continue to Retell your story: Below use the boxes to plan out what will be in your story. This can be in caveman talk.

11 12 13

14 15 16

17 18 19

20 The End Remember you can have up to 20 pages

for the report.