Fiction Book Report Criteria

Middle/High School

INCLUDES

INTRODUCTION

• Title of book and author
• Catch the reader's interest

 BODY

Include the following:

Setting:

• Where the story takes place?

• Is the setting real or imaginary?

• When the story takes place - present day, earlier time period, or future.

Main Characters:

• Brief description of who the story is about.

• How does the character(s) influence the story: setting, point of view, and plot?

• Does the character(s) represent a symbol?  If so, explain.

Theme:

• What is the theme of the story?

• How does the theme relate to the setting and/or characters?

Plot:

• What is the situation of the main character(s) as the story begins?

• Is the main character trying to achieve something or overcome a problem?

• Describe a few important things that happen to the main character(s) as the story progresses.  (DO NOT give away the ending of the story.)

 CONCLUSION

Include the following:

• Your opinion of the book

• Strengths and weaknesses of the book

• Why you would suggest others read the book

 LANGUAGE

• Uses words correctly

• Uses active verbs and specific nouns

SENTENCES

• Uses complete sentences
  
• Varies sentence structure

 CORRECTNESS

• Uses correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

CONFERENCING