An Efficient Model for a Book Report
An Efficient Model for a Book Report
Interrogate Individuals
Imitate someone else to learn something new. I am not referring to the unethical practice of copying, which is sure to land you in trouble at some point. I am referring to the manner in which the task was carried out by another individual. What methods and approaches were most effective? Details like length, narrative style (first or third person), and similar characteristics. In my opinion, the following people should you seek out for assistance:
Consult your mentor teacher or the professor who gave you the book report as a starting point.
Find out from someone you know who have completed the task before: parents, siblings, or friends. Never, ever plagiarize another person's work.
You could try asking a librarian for some sample book reports; they may even have some useful how-to books. No matter who you question, make sure they understand the difference between a report and a review.
REFER TO MANUALS
You can also find instances of book reports in the following works:
Elizabeth James's How to Write Fantastic Book Reports — As a Student Survival Guide, it lays out the fundamentals of writing a book report, provides guidance on selecting reading material, details how to make the most of library resources, and much more. How to arrange one's thoughts, write rough drafts, and deliver oral reports are some of the other topics covered. The four pages of sample book reports in this book are a great resource for anyone looking for a blueprint for a well-written report.
Dawn B. Sova and Harry Teitelbaum's How to Write Book Reports provides clear and concise instructions on how to write reports, including how to distinguish between reports and reviews, what credentials reviewers should have, and how to take notes for reports. You can find various example reports and reviews in this book as well.
Review Reputable Online Resources
Just like you would with any other kind of school assignment, before you use a website to get examples of book reports, be sure it is effective and up to standard. That is, stay away from the insane websites and pages that are unfriendly, employ unlawful tactics, or are simply not good for you. (Your school, library, and the internet all have resources that can help you learn where to look for reliable content online.) Here are a few that made the cut, even though you can tell when they were good:
There is a section on TeensPoint.org titled "Reading Matters."
As of this writing, there are 622 book reviews in the adolescent reviews section of TeenInk.com.
Check out NancyMatson.com for a monthly book recommendation (along with the reasoning behind the recommendation) and a plethora of book reviews.
On top of that, if you want a detailed checklist of what to include in your book report, you may find one at http://www1.harenet.ne.jp/~waring/er/readreport.html.
Whatever path you choose, always keep in mind that you are your own journalist, and that you should ultimately choose a subject that matters to you, a book that makes you feel passionate... Abandoned the act of writing and reading. Put simply, make the most of the situation because you are obligated to do the job whatever.
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