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on 10/1/2007 Pick a book on a subject you are interested in. It makes it a lot more fun.
on 3/28/2006 You have to condition your mind that your interested with the topic; it's easier to understand a subject you're interested in. Choose ways to relay the subject to your life and how it can help you in the future. In that way you can tell yourself that this is not just a report, it's also a way of telling people that this subject is helpful for me, and it would be helpful for them also.
on 10/1/2007 Read as much as you can - fast! Don't wait till the last minute, but be sure you understand what you have read. This will give you more time to do the report.
on 11/22/2005 Start your report with a question. It will attract the reader's attention. You can also start it with "Picture this...". You don't want it to be boring, do you?
on 10/1/2007 Always give qualified criticism about the book. This shows that you both understand the book and are willing to give some suggestions on it. Also try to find out if the author has been reviewed before and see what the general opinion of the author is.
on 11/22/2005 Make sure you make a cover, and write your name on the cover as well as that of the author and illustrator. Try to memorize some of the important parts of the story. My final advice is not to copy from the Internet or from a friend or cousin.
on 10/1/2007 To make your report sound better, look for words that you overused in your report. That way, you are not saying the same thing over again.
on 11/22/2005 Try to change the "boring" words. For example, instead of "big," use "enormous."
on 11/22/2005 When writing your book report, keep in mind who your audience is and adjust your report to them. If you are giving an oral report to your classmates, you might not want to write as though you are writing a report for your teacher.
on 10/1/2007 Do not copy off of the Internet or your friends!
on 11/22/2005 Give a very brief outline of each of the characters in the book. Also state their role in the book.
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