Example of the Summer BookReport minibook.....

Here is the example book report minibook. 

One small problem. Photobooth takes pictures mirror image. So... all the writing is backwards. Think of it as a nod to my favorite Renaissance Man, Leonardo Da Vinci, and read it in the mirror.

Sorry! If you know how to reverse images without photoshop, let me know. :) But at least this will give you an idea.

page 1/Cover. On the front cover, illustrate cover art for your book, write the title and author of the book as well

page 2. On the next page (back side of your cover) write the bibliographic information for your book: publisher, where the book was published, and the copyright date.  This would be a good place to put your name as well.

 page 3. The next page is a Title Page for your book (again, this page usually has the title of the book, the author, and another illustration)

page 4-5. The main “spread” (two facing pages) of your mini-book should contain an illustration of your favorite part of the novel, along with an explanation telling why it is central to the conflict of the book.

page 6. The next page after that should be used to write and define ten words from the book whose definitions you did not know (please include page numbers next to the words). Include the word, the context sentence and page number, a clear and simple definition, and an illustration.

Example:

Carbuncle

“Not the Countess of Morcar’s blue carbuncle!” I said. “Precisely so...It is absolutely unique, and its value can only be conjectured, but the reward offered of £1000 is certainly not within a twentieth part of the market price.” (85)

A carbuncle is a bright red gem or garnet.

Page 7. The inside of the back cover should be used to write a brief “about the author” paragraph. Give biographical details about the author of your book. Cite your sources.

Example: Although he didn’t feel it was his most important work, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for his serialized stories about Sherlock Holmes and his loyal biographer Dr. Watson. Doyle was born in 1859 in Scotland. He was an influential writer on many topics throughout the Victorian era. He died in England in 1930.

From “Arthur Conan Doyle.” from bio.com. Accessed April 22, 2014.

Page 8. On the back cover, write a teaser for the book that would entice others to read it.  Think of this part as if you were trying to “sell” the novel to others (… “a fascinating tale of romance, chivalry, and intrigue”…etc.).