October+Report



** 5th Grade Book Report ** ** Mrs. Cook **

** Month: **** October ** ** Due: October 31st **

Pick a book you have not read before, that interests you and **//pushes you!//**
 * Directions: **


 * Page 1-Cover Page **
 * 1) Student Name (first and last (1pt.)
 * 2) Report Due Date (1pt.)
 * 3) Title of Book (properly capitalized and underlined) (1pt.)
 * 4) Author(s) (1pt.)
 * 5) Number (#) of pages in book (1pt.)
 * 6) Picture/Drawing/Sketch of a scene from the book (1pt)
 * Total Points=6 **

1. Name and date in top right corner (1pt) 2. Use the correct format (greeting, closing) (1pt). 3. Tell the author(s) 2 things you like or dislike about their book (be **//__very specific__//** – use details from the book) (2pts) 4. Make a suggestion on what could be done to improve the book (1pt.) 5. Sum up letter with your recommendation to other readers (be **very specific** use details should others read this book? Why or Why not? (1pt)
 * Page 2-Letter to the Author(s): **
 * Total Points-6 **

1. Choose five (5) words from the story that you did not know prior to reading the book. 2. Record the words – look up and writethe **dictionary** **definition** (1pt ea.) 3. Use the word correctly, to show the meaning, in a sentence (1pt. ea.) 4. Name and date in top right corner (1pt) ** Total Points-11 **
 * Page 3-Vocabulary: **

Write summary in paragraph form (at least 5 sentences per paragraph) Include: ***Name and date in top right corner (1pt)** Total Points-26
 * Page 4-5 Summary: 3-5 Paragraphs **
 * 1) setting (time and place) (5pt)
 * 2) main characters (names and traits) (5pts)
 * 3) plot (main problem) (5pt)
 * 4) resolution (solution to problem) (5pt)
 * 5) climax (most exciting part)(5pt)

Non-fiction books – give details and facts to replace above points.

Organization: Total Points- 3
 * Your report should be organized in the order listed above. (1pt) **Please have your parent/guardian review and initial your report before turning in for grading. (1pt) **When turned in the report should be in final draft form (blue or black ink or typed) (1pt).**

Total Report Points ** 42pts – 52 pts A 31pts – 41pts B  21pts – 30pts C  11pts – 20 pts D  0 pts -10pts U