Mystery Book Report

  BOOK REPORT IN A …

Your task:  Read a mystery/thriller book of at least 125 pages.

Choose a container and five items that represent your novel. 

Decorate the container in a way that relates to your novel.  It must include the book title, author’s name and your name.

Choose 5 items that represent/symbolize elements of the story.  These can represent characters, theme, clues- it’s your choice

Write up a 5-10 sentence summary of your novel. 

Write a 2-3 sentence explanation of why you chose each item.  Please DO NOT attach the explanation to the items.  Put these on a separate sheet of paper.

Have your book report ready by:  October 17th

Mystery Book Grading Rubric

Container decorated to represent novel                                              2        4        6        8        10

Container includes title, author, and student name                                  2        4        6        8        10

Each of 5 items relates and has explanation                                          2        4        6        8        10

Summary 5-10 sentences                                                             2      4        6        8        10

Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation                                           2        4        6        8        10

Neat, colorful and carefully made overall appearance                              2        4        6        8        10

Total out of 60 points:  ______________      Grade: ________________