English 22211 Name 

Date Period
BOOK REPORT  _?_
Book title: Author: Total pages:

Part A - Complete the two parts below:

1. Write a brief summary of the book (min. 10 lines – max. 20 lines). (25%)
2. Write a short biography of the author. Make sure to include the author’s
accomplishments and his/her other books. (You may use the Internet to find
your information. (15%)

Part B - Complete the four items below:

1. Put yourself in the main character’s shoes! Pick one situation where the
protagonist had to make a decision and explain how YOU would have
reacted?………………………..………………………..……………………………………………….. (20%)
2. Is there a lesson or a moral in this book? If so, explain how the author gets
his/her message across. If not, what do you think is the author’s reason for
writing this book? ……………………….…………………………………………………………. (20%)
3. Would this book make a good movie ? Explain.
If you were the casting director, who would you pick for the leading roles
(friends? Actors ?) Explain………………………………………………………………….. (10%)
4. Neatness and format………………………………………………………………………....…… (10%)

*** During the semester, a total of two book reports must be submitted.
The deadlines are …
 Book report 1 Nov 4th 2022
 Book report 2 Dec 16th 2022

*** Book reports should be either typed or well written in black or blue pen. Reports
given one day after the deadline will be subject to a 10 % penalty. All reports given
two days late or more will receive a passing mark, if done properly (at the discretion
of the teacher). Extra book reports are worth bonus points.