The Outsiders Back-up Book Report
Directions: Write the MLA heading in the right-hand corner of this worksheet. Answer each of
the following items on this worksheet. Use complete sentences. Check grammar and spelling.
Book Information
What is the book title? Who wrote the book?
Setting
When? Where? Is weather pertinent?
Main Character(s)
Who? Discuss the physical appearance, personality, and the importance of the main characters.
Supporting Characters
Who? Discuss the relationship between the supporting and main characters? Are they round or flat?
Plot
What are the most important events? What happens? How does it affect the character(s)?
Conflict
What is the major conflict or struggle in the book?
Themes
What messages are conveyed by the author? What are the main ideas in the book?
Genre
What kind of story is it? Refer to your reading inventory for category choices.
Opinion
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why?
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Book Report Form
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Outsiders Back-up