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Book Report Project Ideas & Guidelines

1. Write a 2+ page report summarizing the novel. Orally present the report to

the class.

2. Write a poem about the book, one character in it, or some other aspect of

the book. The poem must be at least 16 lines long, but does not have to

rhyme. Orally present the poem to the class.

3. Make a poster that relates to the novel on poster size paper (12X18). Share

the poster with the class.

4. Make a 20+ question quiz on the book. Attach an answer key. Orally

present the quiz to the class.

5. Write a 1+ page in-depth report on a character in the book. (What traits

does the character have? What motivates the character? Is he/she well

developed by the author? Do you agree /disagree with the way the

character handled events in the book? Why? Would you like to meet the

character? Why? Etc.) Orally present the character report to the class.

6. Write a 1+ page report defining 1-3 literature terms—simile, metaphor,

personification, symbolism, foreshadowing, flashback, etc. Also include at

least three examples of each term from the book. Orally present the

literature term report to the class.

7. Write a skit/play for a portion of the book or an event in the book. Present

the skit to the class.

8. Create a Power Point presentation about the book. Include setting,

character, plot, theme, etc. in your presentation. Present the Power Point to

the class.

9. Write a 1+ page “new ending” for the story. Include a brief summary of

how the book really ended. Orally present the new ending for the story.

10. Write a 2+ page list of the pros (positives) and the cons (negatives) about

the book. Be sure to include an example from the book of each pro and

con. Orally present the pros and cons of the book.

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