Newspaper Book Report
Due October 31, 2007
You will be creating a newspaper to actual size (13.5 x 22 inches) or larger, if
necessary. It may be completed on one side only, or as a few pages like a true
newspaper. The newspaper will include the following items, which are described
below: title/name of newspaper and date, summary article, character article,
advice column, book review, advertisement, as well as one “extra” item. All of the
space should be filled, as would a true newspaper. Remember that all items must
relate directly to your book.
Title/Name of Newspaper and Date
Create a title for your newspaper. It can be related to the book, your name, the
class, your school, and so on. Below the title, please include the title and author of
the actual book. Also, list a date for the newspaper appropriate to the time period
of the book. Please write your name on the back of the newspaper.
Summary Article
Create and include a headline that relates to the summary. Write a summary of
your book in paragraph format. Since this is a newspaper article, remember to
answer who, what, where, why, and when. Also, please remember that you are not
rewriting the book. Include only the most important parts of the plot in your
summary.
Character Article
Write and include information in paragraph format about both the main character
and the antagonist. Don’t forget to include a headline for this article, as well. You
may choose to do the character article in one piece or two (main character and
antagonist). Describe the character, their actions, personality traits, etc. Include
a picture of the main character and antagonist. This may be an action or a still
shot and should include a caption.
Advice Column
Pretend the main character wrote a short letter to a newspaper advice columnist
seeking advice about the major problem your character faces in the story. Create
an assumed name for your character to use to sign his or her letter. Then write a
response from the columnist that reflects how the problem was solved. Make it
look like an advice column including a title.
Book Review
Write a review for the book you read. Explain your likes and dislikes including
reasoning. To whom would you recommend this book and why? Create an
appropriate headline for your book review.
Advertisement
Create an advertisement for a product that relates in some way to the book.
Remember to include a product or company name and some type of graphics.
Extra Item
Include one more item that relates to your story. You may choose from a comic
strip, want ads, a puzzle (crossword, word search, riddle), weather report,
obituary, or an idea of your own. This is the spot to really let your creative juices
flow! Just be sure that it directly relates to your story or its characters.
Newspaper Book Report Rubric
3 2 1 0 Appropriate title/name of newspaper
2 1 0 Appropriate date
2 1 0 Book title (underline or italicize) and author
2 1 0 Name on the back
5 4 3 2 1 0 All articles written in newspaper style
3 2 1 0 Summary article headline and byline
5 4 3 2 1 0 Summary article answers the 5 Ws
3 2 1 0 Character article headline
4 3 2 1 0 Main character description (not a story rewrite)
4 3 2 1 0 Antagonist description (not a story rewrite)
5 4 3 2 1 0 Pictures (main character and antagonist)
3 2 1 0 Captions
3 2 1 0 Advice column title
5 4 3 2 1 0 Letter from character
3 2 1 0 Assumed name for letter
5 4 3 2 1 0 Response that gives appropriate advice
3 2 1 0 Book review headline
5 4 3 2 1 0 Likes and reasoning
5 4 3 2 1 0 Dislikes and reasoning
3 2 1 0 Recommendation and reasoning
3 2 1 0 Advertisement relates to book
2 1 0 Product/company name and appropriate contact
2 1 0 Graphic included
2 1 0 Advertisement design
2 1 0 Extra item included
2 1 0 Extra item relates to book
5 4 3 2 1 0 Looks like a true newspaper
3 2 1 0 All space utilized
3 2 1 0 Overall neatness
3 2 1 0 Overall creativity
*****Note***** Grammar and spelling are graded in each category
Name _________________
Score _________________
Newspaper Book Report Rubric
3 2 1 0 Appropriate title/name of newspaper
2 1 0 Appropriate date
2 1 0 Book title (underline or italicize) and author
2 1 0 Name on the back
5 4 3 2 1 0 All articles written in newspaper style
3 2 1 0 Summary article headline and byline
5 4 3 2 1 0 Summary article answers the 5 Ws
3 2 1 0 Character article headline
4 3 2 1 0 Main character description (not a story rewrite)
4 3 2 1 0 Antagonist description (not a story rewrite)
5 4 3 2 1 0 Pictures (main character and antagonist)
3 2 1 0 Captions
3 2 1 0 Advice column title
5 4 3 2 1 0 Letter from character
3 2 1 0 Assumed name for letter
5 4 3 2 1 0 Response that gives appropriate advice
3 2 1 0 Book review headline
5 4 3 2 1 0 Likes and reasoning
5 4 3 2 1 0 Dislikes and reasoning
3 2 1 0 Recommendation and reasoning
3 2 1 0 Advertisement relates to book
2 1 0 Product/company name and appropriate contact
2 1 0 Graphic included
2 1 0 Advertisement design
2 1 0 Extra item included
2 1 0 Extra item relates to book
5 4 3 2 1 0 Looks like a true newspaper
3 2 1 0 All space utilized
3 2 1 0 Overall neatness
3 2 1 0 Overall creativity
*****Note***** Grammar and spelling are graded in each category