Con the realism of the characters, the charm of the setting, the effectiveness of the imagery, the aptness of the dialogue, or the naturalness of the action.

The Gift and Calling of God

This book report total length of a typed report should be a minimum of five (5) pages for students.

The typed book report has three parts:

the introduction,
the body,
and the conclusion.

I. The Introduction:

Introduce the title, the author, and the subject or theme of the book in the first sentence.

II. The Body

A. Begin with a short, concise summary (synopsis) of the book, including only the main points or key events. Limit this synopsis to several sentences.

1. For a fiction book, write a summary of the plot.

2. For a biography, relate the chief incidents in the subject’s life.

3. For a nonfiction book, write a summary.

B. In the succeeding paragraphs of the body, use incidents, details, and quotations that support the opinion you stated in the introduction. Prove your point.

III. The Conclusion:

A. Begin the conclusion with a restatement of your opinion.

B. Give your thoughts about the book, whether they are favorable or unfavorable.

You may comment on the realism of the characters, the charm of the setting, the effectiveness of the imagery, the aptness of the dialogue, or the naturalness of the action.

As a Christian, you must also think about the content.

How are evil actions presented? Is evil shown in a way that disgusts the reader? Or is it made attractive to the reader? Are the consequences of evil actions shown to be what the Bible says they will be?

In the body of your report, emphasize the moral, the concept, or the principle that impressed you. In the conclusion, evaluate the book according to the criteria above.

Your paper should be typed (double-spaced) on one side only.

Cover Pages and Page Numbering

Each section of your written work: Outline, Essay and Book Report should have a cover page as well as the number of pages in the footer.

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