A quick timeline overview
Non-fiction book reports are due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 11/9.
Papers must be turned in both in hard copy
AND electronically on turnitin.com.

• Strive to have your book completely read by
11/1. Start working on your rough draft during that weekend.
• We will have a significant chunk of in-class time available during the week of 11/5 to work on your final draft AND the PowerPoint for your book talk.
• Lots of teacher assistance will be available, so please take advantage of this opportunity.

A FIC
AM
GR
JR
J FIC
R
SF
YA
Your book should be a non-fiction book with a minimum of
200 pages. Check the call number to make sure your book qualifies.
Begins with...
Sample Call Number
745.58 CYPHER
A FIC LAMOUR
AM HARRIS
GR 929.2
JR 910 WORLD
J FIC ROWLING
R 364.03
SF DELANY
YA STIEFVATER
Section of the Library
Non-fiction (no special code before the number)
Adult Fiction
Mystery
Genealogy Room
(Headquarters Library only)
Juvenile Reference (cannot be checked out)
Juvenile Fiction
Reference (cannot be checked out)
Science Fiction / Fantasy
Young Adult Fiction

Check the call number on the spine (side) of the book. If it looks like this, then it is a fiction book so it doesn’t qualify for this assignment.

Your reaction paper needs to include a brief 2-3 paragraph summary

Your paper needs to incorporate an outside source.
Here are some ideas:
• On-line book review (i.e. The New York Times)
• Add some facts that further illustrate a topic within the book.
• Do some research about the author.
• Are there any links to something you have studied in school?
Remember, you must cite your source.

This is an excellent example of a student incorporating information about the author into the paper.

You need to select a quote (properly cited) from the book along with your reaction (1-2 paragraphs).

The paper must include your recommendation of whether this book is worth reading.
• Who would enjoy this book?
• You need a specific detail from the book that backs up your recommendation.

One paragraph with your reaction to things the author didn’t cover, but you wish had been included.

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• Read your book sooner rather than later.
• Seek help and ask questions if you are unsure about part of the assignment.
• Have your rough draft done before 11/5.