Grade 4
‘Because of Winn-Dixie’ Book Report
- Review ‘Because of Winn-Dixie and any notes, quizzes or journal entries that you have completed.
- Choose a ‘Book Report Idea’ from the attached list, or speak with me to suggest your own idea.
- Be sure to create your own pictures, and not use the same picture that is on the front of the book.
- Write your own summary of Because of Winn-Dixie.
- In the first paragraph, state the title and author of the book.
- Look for main ideas. What big, important events happened during the story?
- Talk about the main characters. Who were they? Why did they do what they did? How did they change through the course of the book? What made you like or dislike them as you read?
- Talk about turning points and the climax of the book.
- Describe other important details. When and where (in what setting) did the story take place?
- Give your opinion of the book. Was it good? What about the book made it good or bad, powerful or dull? You can and should use examples from the book to back up your claims.
5. Have fun making your book report! I’m very excited to see what you come up with.
You will be graded on content, creativity and presentation. See the rubric for what to include. Please see me if you have any additional questions.
The book report is due on Friday, November 22, 2013.
Sincerely,
Ms. Suckoo
Book Report Ideas
There are numerous ways to do a book report. Choose one method of reporting that interests you. It may be one of the ideas listed below, or an idea of your own. Be sure to see me if you are interested in using an idea of your own.
- Create a Billboard
Advertise the book ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’, using poster board and drawing wooden frame on with a brown marker. Be sure to attach a written or typed detailed summary. - Make a ‘Comic Strip’
Show the action of the story by making sketches on long strips of paper using stick figures. Be sure to attach a written or typed detailed summary. - See What I Read?
This report is a visual one. A model or diorama of your favorite scene from the story can be created. Be sure to attach a written or typed detailed summary. - Favorite Scenes
Pick three scenes from the book and illustrate them on large pieces of paper. Be sure to include a sentence at the bottom of each picture describing the scene. Remember to attach a written or typed detailed summary. - Book Jacket
Fold a large sheet of white paper so that it looks like a book jacket. Create a cover for your book jacket that illustrates the novel. On the inside flap, write a description of the main character. On the inside back flap, write 3 journal entries as the character. Then, on the back cover, write a detailed summary of the story.