book report 70
-Passage to Ararat
by Michael J, Arlen
– Armenian Golgotha
By Grigoris Balakian
-The burning Tigris
By peter balakian
-The human Comedy
By william Saroyan
– Black Dog Of Fate
By Peter Balakian
Pick a Book one of the books listed above
Your book review should be 6-8 pages long, double spaced and typed.
1.Introductory Paragraph. This is where you write the title of the book, the author’s name, and the main idea of the story.
2.Summary of the Book. Include a broad overview of the story here.
3.Characters’ Details.
4.Plot Details
5.Evaluation and Conclusion.
Bonus Step—Revise and Edit Your Work.
Book Information
Lists the book’s title, author, date of publication, and publisher.
Organization
The review’s organization makes sense and aids the reader’s understanding of the content. The book review is divided into multiple paragraphs that summarize each main idea and give supporting evidence. Transitions between ideas are smooth, so that each sentence flows into the next.
Summary
Accurately summarizes the main ideas and topics discussed in the book, as well as its organization. Gives the reader a feel for what the book is about and whether it might interest them.
Author’s Purpose
Gives the author’s background and viewpoint on the topic. Is the author qualified to write the book? Why did the author choose to write about this topic? What was the main point (or points) that the author was trying to get across? What audience is the author writing for?
Critical Evaluation
Did you trust that the author was presenting accurate information? Was the information presented thoroughly, or were important details left out? Was it easy to understand? Did the author convince you of their views, or were there things you were skeptical or critical of? What was your overall opinion of the book, and would you recommend it to others?
Formatting and Citations
Book report is 6-8 pages, and pages are numbered and double spaced. The book is correctly cited in APA format at the end of the paper All sources should be cited at least once in the text as well as at the end of the paper.Your summary of the book should include page numbers cited at the ends of sentences or paragraphs.
Spelling, Grammar, and Style
Uses correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The writer’s style and voice remain consistent throughout the piece.
