If a project is assigned to go with a report, we will go over it 2 – 3 weeks before they are due, so students have time to do a quality job on their projects.
Fiction Book of Choice- finish reading by September 21th. Students will write the report in class with their teacher the week after on our Class Google Drive.
Biography - read to self, finish reading by December 14th. Students will write the report in class with their teacher the week after on our Class Google Drive.
Book Reports should be around ONE double spaced page. If it's more than that, you are probably adding detail. In 5th grade we are learning to write summaries with major plot points only. The font size should be 14. 5th grade grammar and punctuation expected.
***No parent typing allowed. Students are learning this valuable skill. You may ask for your parents help with organizing and editing, however. :)
Fiction & Historical Fiction Book Report Summary Instructions
Student Name
Title of Book
Author of Book
# of pages
Describe the Plot
The plot includes the major events within a story - key events that move the story along and/or have a significant effect on the main character(s). The plot does not include interesting details. (It’s so hard to leave them out, but they are not needed for a summary. Learning to choose what is important, from what is interesting, is a major life skill.) Be sure to include your favorite part, however.
Determine the Setting
The time and place in which a story's events occur. This is often essential to understanding the meanings of a book.
Tell about Characters and Point of View
The fifth-grade reader needs to consider who is telling the story to make a complete summary. Students then identify the main character and describe how this character interacts with other key characters in the story.
Discuss Theme
The theme of a novel is generally what authors want their audience to "take away" from a reading of their work. What does your child see as the “big idea” of the book? What lesson does the author want the reader to learn?
Book Recommendation
Students are asked to rate their book from 1-10. 10 being the best book they have ever read. This helps others choose books they might like to read in the future.
Auto/Biography Report Summary Instructions
Student Name
Title of Book
Author of Book
# of pages
Name of Person’s Childhood
________ was born in …. They grew up in …. Describe their family. What they were like as a child. Things they liked to do when they were little.
Education
Tell how they learned what they would need to know to become famous/help the world when they grew up. Did they go to school? Did they learn at home? Were they an apprentice?
Why this person is famous
Include at least 5 important facts. What did they do to become famous.
My Opinion
After reading about ______ I think they are famous for a good reason / bad reason. Tell why you think that.
Book Recommendation
I would give this book a ...