BOOK REPORT FORMAT

MARCH / APRIL BOOK REPORT

Select a novel written either by an African-American or by a female author. The genre is your choice.

• · Check in the novel by Wednesday, March 19
• · Book report due date: Wednesday, April 16
• · Points: 80

Note: All options must have a proper heading and be typed, double-spaced in a standard 12 font. Minimum 4 paragraphs.

A. Imagine that you are the author of the book you have just read. Suddenly the book becomes a best seller. Write a letter to a movie producer trying to persuade that person into making your book into a movie. Explain why the story plot, characters, themes, etc., would make a good film. Suggest a filming location and the actors to play the various roles. YOU MAY ONLY USE BOOKS WHICH HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN MADE INTO MOVIES. Give enough details from your novel, keeping in mind that the movie producer may not have read your novel yet.

Be sure to use proper letter format and include the novel in your introduction.

B. As a literary agent, write a letter to the publishing company designed to persuade them to publish this book. Remember to include the novel title and author in the letter. Give enough details from your novel, keeping in mind that the publishing company is not yet familiar with your plot, characters, setting, themes, etc..Be sure to use proper letter format.

C. Write a magazine article by the main character in your book entitled: “My Greatest Challenge.“ Obviously, this will be written in 1st person POV and should adequately capture details from the character’s life and plot that would be appropriate for an article with this title.

Include the author and title of your novel in your heading.

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