For this report you will create a book jacket that tells about the book you have chosen to read, as well as the book's author.
Constructing the Book Jacket
Use a large piece of construction paper. Using the diagram below, construct 5 panels.
| Panel 1 | Panel 2 | Panel 3 | Panel 4 | Panel 5 |
| Back Flap - | Back Cover - | Spine - | Front Cover - | Front Flap - |
| Author panel | Highlights / review | Title, Author, Publisher | Title/Author/Illustration | Summary of book |
Constructing the Panels
| Panel 1 - Author Information: Write a biography of the author that includes at least five pieces of information about the author. |
| Panel 2 - Back cover: On the top half of panel 2, write a paragraph that highlights the most exciting element of the book. This paragraph should make the reader want to read the book, but not contain your personal opinion. On the bottom half of panel 2, write a one-paragraph review of the book. This paragraph should tell what you liked and disliked about the book. |
| Panel 3 - Spine: Use creative lettering to design a spine for your book jacket. Include the title of the book and the author's name. Write the name of the publisher at the bottom of the panel. |
| Panel 4 - Cover: Design a cover for your book jacket that includes the title of the book, the author's name, and your name. Include a related illustration. |
| Panel 5 - Summary: Write a three-paragraph summary of the book that highlights the beginning, middle, and end of the novel. Include the who, what, where, when and why of the story. |
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