The document provides directions for a book report on Charlotte's Web due on April 30th. Students must handwrite a 3 to 5 page report in cursive on lined paper summarizing the story. They must include a cover with the title, author, and a student-drawn picture of their favorite part. The written report must contain the title, author, main characters, setting, a summary of what happened, and a recommendation on whether they would suggest the book with two reasons.

1. Directions for Charlotte’s Web Book Report
(due Wednesday, April 30, 2014)
After reading the book, Charlotte’s Web, you will write a report to summarize the story. The
report must be handwritten in your best cursive writing, using 3 to 5 pages of our third grade
lined paper on the front side only. Printed or computer reports are not acceptable. It must have
complete sentences (5-­7 words minimum) and no spelling errors. You must indent paragraphs,
and use capitals and punctuation marks correctly, Proofread your report BEFORE you hand it
in.
You must make a cover for the report using cardstock (provided). The cover must have the title
underlined and the author’s name at the top, and your name at the bottom. Draw and color a
picture of your favorite part on the cover. YOU must draw and color the picture. Computer
pictures, photocopies of the book pictures, traced pictures, or drawings done by friends or
relatives will not be accepted and you will lose points.
Staple your written report inside your cover.
This written report must contain the following information:
1. Title (underlined) and Author (written again at the top of the lined paper)
2. Main characters (who are they)
3. Setting (where and when the story takes place)
4. Summary (briefly tell what happened)
5. Recommendation (would you recommend this book;; give 2 reasons why or why not)
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Parent signature after report and picture are completed. Date