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**//__ Guidelines for Two Book Reports __//** **//__ College Reading 152-106 and 152-107 Spring 2011 __//**

// You may submit as a Word document or Powerpoint to Ms. Fowler at ( bettyfowler@usouthal.edu ); a printed copy; or on a thumb drive. A poster will be accepted if all components are included in typed format. **All work must be TYPED**! No handwritten reports are accepted. // //** First Report Due – March 1, 2011 Second Report Due – April 14, 2011 **//

(//**__10 points) (Cover Page)__**// Name Class Section Number (i.e. 152-106 or 152-107) Title of Book Name of Author Number of Pages Lexile Level of Book //**__ (10 points) __**// Answer these two questions in complete sentences with supporting details: 1. Why did you choose the book? (Write at least three sentences.) 2. Did the book change your thinking about an issue? (Explain in at least three sentences why or why not.)

//**__ (30 points) - Points will be based on your creativity and how well you incorporate major ideas from the book. The goal is to give an informational overview of the book. __**//

// Activity: // In the News! Enjoy being creative! Create a front page similar to one in a newspaper and at least two additional pages. Create a title for your newspaper, such as, “Eclipse Register,” “John’s Gazette,” “The Susie Press Register.” The first report is Edition 1 and second is Edition 2.

**//__ The following are ideas to guide you in creating this project based on characters, plot, and setting (include at least five): __//**

1. Write an article similar to a movie or book review that tells whether you liked or disliked the book and why. Would you recommend that others read the book? You may include a “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down.” 2. Write a news article about an important event. Where did the event take place? When did it take place? 3. List at list three Internet sites that others might check before reading the book so they will know about the book’s setting, time period, and author 4. Write a letter to the author. Share your reaction to the book in the letter. 5. Interview a character. Compose six to eight questions to ask a main character in the book then imagine and write the character’s response to each question. 6. Ten Facts! Create a “Ten Facts About” sheet that lists ten facts from the book. Write in complete sentences. 7. You may include weather reports, cartoons, advertisements, editorials, and other ideas that you may have.