Saturday, February 9, 2019

3rd Grade - African American Book Report

Book Report Cover
  • Create an interesting book cover for your Biography Book Report. This may be hand drawn or computer generated, provided it is your original work.
  • Include your name, the title of the book, and the author in an imaginative or creative way.
  • Include a creative illustration that shows something important about the book.
  • The source for all computer generated clip art must be appropriately cited.

Book Report Contents
Your report should follow the following format:

First paragraph (introduction) should include:
  • The title, author, and a brief description of why the subject of the book is important
Middle paragraphs should include:
  • Identify at least one, but no more than three, character trait(s) this person possessed and explain how it contributed to his/her success.
  • Explain how this person began in his/her field.
  • Were there any obstacles he/she had to overcome? Name any weaknesses, failures, or disappointments the person had.
  • Who were (if any) the important people in this person’s life. Did the person have a hero or role model who set an example?
  • Facts (details) about how this person contributed to his/her field or specialty.
  • What is the achievement(s) for which he/she is best known.
  • The part of this person’s life you admire the most, and why.
  • Something that surprised you the most about this person.
Concluding paragraph(s) should include:
  • A summary of the body of the report, including whether or not you think this book gives an honest account of your person.

Due: February 25, 2019