Non-fiction Book Report: DUE APRIL 25

DUE APR. 25, 2013

Book Report Ideas

Theme: Non-fiction

Definition: All of the information is based on true facts (not made up).

Directions: Choose a book that fits the category of Non-fiction and have Mrs. McLaughlin approve it (otherwise you’ll lose points). You don't have to do the usual book report summary page with the activity this time.

1.     Only one choice this time:

Create a newspaper for your book. Use a real newspaper as your guide. You must have a front page, 2 inside pages, and a back page to your newspaper.

You’ll need to:

1.     FRONT PAGE:

a.      Create a name for your newspaper (example: The McLaughlin Morning Star)

b.     Write your cover story (the lead story) to summarize the book.

c.      Include a table of contents telling us on which page your news stories can be found.

2.     INSIDE PAGES:

a.      Cover the weather or “this day in history” or a different topic in another article. Include a picture.

b.     Do a feature story on one of the more interesting characters, places, or things. Maybe include an interview or picture?

c.      Include a letter to the editor that goes along with your story.

3.     BACK PAGE:

a.      Include a comic strip, a list of made-up movies playing at the theater, a wedding announcement, or an obituary that goes along with your story.

b.     Include a collection of at least three advertisements that would go along with the story. Use pictures in all your articles to help fill your paper.