English Language: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Book Reports (Answers)
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A book report is a summary of a larger piece of written work.
Ah yes, the ever looming “book report.” It seems that teachers just love them, doesn’t it? Well, there is a good reason for that.
[readmore]Writing book reports is one of the best ways a teacher can determine how far you have come in grasping the English language, the familiarization of the relationship of words to each other, how much you are comprehending (understanding) and how well you can communicate your understanding. Because book reports are such a vital instrument to help teachers help you, from the seventh grade onward, the book report will be an almost monthly, if not weekly, part of your education.
A book report will include several things, including the plot, the theme and any symbolisms used.
The plot is the overall story. For example, if a book was called, “My Summer Vacation,” the plot would be about summer vacations. It’s the “bigger” picture of the story.
The theme is the moral, ethical, societal, familial or religious message or view the author is trying to make in the story. For example, in Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” the theme is that the strong survive and the weak perish. Sometimes the theme can be hidden, sometimes it is blatantly obvious and sometimes there are several themes contained in one story. It is up to the reader to see if they can find all of the themes.
Symbolisms in a story are generally objects, numbers, places or colors that repeat throughout the story. For example, if you have ever seen the movies “The Sixth Sense” or “Schindler’s List,” the color red is used to symbolize death not only of people but of ideals. Not all authors use symbolisms but most do. It becomes a fun challenge to see how and what the author has used.
THE WRITING PROCESS:
There are steps that should be followed when writing down a book report. These steps include:
1. The first step is to write a short outline that will contain an introductory paragraph, three to seven middle paragraphs (the meat of your report) and a concluding paragraph.
2. Write a chronological list of the basic plot.
3. Begin to write your report:
a) A book report should include a cover page (much like the cover of a book). The cover page should list the title of the book that the report is on, the author of the book, the genre of the book (i.e., young adult, fiction, non-fiction, biography, historical, etc.) and then list your name as the author of the book report.
b) The first paragraph should set the scene of what the book was about. Include the time period of the story, the location where the story took place and set up what the plot is.
c) The second and perhaps third paragraphs should describe the characters, what their personalities were like, some of the adventures they were caught up in and what obstacles did they have to overcome. The purpose of these paragraphs is to let the readers get to know the characters without having actually read the main book.
d) In paragraphs four through seven (or however many paragraphs you wish to use to write your report) summarize the plot of the entire story using excitement. Identify the theme and highlight any symbolisms that may have been used. Give as much detail as you can to interest the readers, perhaps even inspire them to want to read the book for themselves.
e) Write the last or concluding paragraph. Take your time with this paragraph by wrapping up the central theme and outcome. Also include any lessons you believe the original author was trying to convey in the story, such as being compassionate or giving, or that good things come to those who work hard, and explain why you believe those were the messages the author was emphasizing.
One important note to make here is that a book report is only meant to give a quick accounting of the main book, it is not meant to input your opinion about the book. When giving your opinion, then you are writing a book review and not a book report.
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The theme is the moral, ethical, societal, familial or religious message or view an author is trying to convey in the story. Answer (d) is the correct answer.
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A book report is when you give a summary of a larger piece of work. It does not contain the book report author’s opinion. Answer (b) is correct.
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Book reports help a teacher to determine how far a student has come along in grasping the English language, their familiarization of the relationship of words to each other, how much they comprehend and how well they can communicate their understanding. Answer (a) is the correct answer.
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When getting to the point where you are ready to start writing out a book report, the first step should be to create an outline. Answer (c) is the correct answer.
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The first page of a book report should be the cover page listing the title of the book being reported on, the author, the genre and the author of the person writing the book report. Answer (d) is the correct answer.
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The overall story of a book is the plot. Answer (b) is the correct answer.
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The second, and if necessary, the third paragraphs should describe the characters, their personalities and trials they faced and adventures they experienced. Answer (a) is the correct answer.
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The concluding paragraph should include any lessons the writer believes the original author was trying to convey in the story. Answer (d) is correct.
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Symbolisms are objects, numbers, places or colors that are repeated throughout a story. Answer (c) is correct.
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When writing a book report the writer should never give their opinion about the story itself. When a writer gives their opinion, it ceases to be a book report and turns into a book review. Answer (b) is correct.
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