For this book report, you will create a book jacket that tells
about the book you have just read. Follow the directions below
to complete the jacket and be ready to present it in class on
February 2nd. Take pride in your work. Use your best
penmanship, add color and pictures, edit for spelling and
grammar errors, and pay particular attention to your word choice. Neatness counts!
For this book report please select a fantasy book to report on. If you need a
suggestion ask your teacher.
How to Make a Book Jacket:
***Your teacher will provide you with paper.****
1. From the left side, measure in 3 inches, then 6 inches, then 6 inches, and then
3 inches.
2. Lightly draw vertical lines at each spot you measured. Then the paper can be
folded inward along the lines. Check with the diagram below.
#1
3”
#2
#3
6”
6”
#4
3”
3. Follow the directions below for the information to put on each panel.
Putting It All Together
Front Cover: On the front cover you need to include the title of the book, the author’s
name, your name, the date and an interesting picture drawn by you.
Back Cover: On the back cover write a summary of the events in the book. Remember,
the summary states the facts, not what you thought about the book.
Inside Front Flap: Write a detailed description of the main character of the book. Use
the graphic organizer provided to help get you started.
Inside Back Flap: Write down the reasons why you liked the book. Try to sell others on
reading this book.
Timeline to complete project:
By January 12: Choose a book and show it to me for approval.
By January 26: Read the book.
Grading Rubric
On January 27: Begin decorating the book jacket. Remember to follow rubric
Book Jacket Report
guidelines for full credit.
By February 1: Finish your report, you do not need to bring it in until you present.
On February 2: Present your book report to the class.
Signed and return this portion!
Keep the timeline above at home!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Name_________________________________________________________________
I have read the assignment and understand the requirements that are expected of my child.
Parent’s Signature___________________________________ Date__________________________
Book Title_____________________________________________________________
Author__________________________________________________________________
****Please Return This on or before January 12th****
Book Jacket Rubric
1. Front Cover (6 pts):
Points Possible
Points Earned
A) Book Title/ Author
B) Your name & date
C) Illustration representing story
1
1
2
___________
___________
___________
D) Neatness and Effort
2
___________
A) Setting/Characters
10
____________
B) Plot
15
___________
C) Neatness, effort
5
____________
D) Spelling, grammar
5
____________
A) Physical description of main character
5
____________
B) Describe character’s behavior
5
__________
2. Back Cover (35 pts)
3. Inside Flap Cover (15 pts)
C) Describe the character’s feelings
_____5_____
____________
A) 3 reasons why a reader would enjoy the book
____3________
____________
B) Examples to support your opinion
____3________
____________
A) Introduce book and cover
_____5_______
____________
B) Summarize story
____15_______
____________
C) Persuade audience to read book
____10_______
____________
D) Eye contact with audience
____4________
____________
E) Volume and Clarity
____4________
____________
4. Inside Back Flap (6 pts)
5. Oral Presentation (38 pts)
Total Points Possible ____100________
Total Points Earned
Final grade
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