Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist School

Book Report Schedule and Instructions
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DATE DUE

 

TOPIC/TYPE OF BOOK

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

September 11

 

Biography or Autobiography

 

Written Report.  Include a timeline that outlines the individual’s accomplishments and importance.  The teacher will provide a form.

 

 

October 16

 

 

Witnessing or Missions

 

3-5 Minute Oral Presentation using all the rules for public speaking.  You may use visual aids in your presentation.  Focus on the experience or main idea of the story.  Talk about the impact of the mission or witness and how it changed your own thoughts, ideas, etc.

 

 

November 20

 

World History Event or Time Period

 

 

Picture Essay.  Use a poster board.  It must include the title of the book, the author, your name and grade, the date, and 8 pictures with captions that accurately present the focus of the book.

 

 

December 18

 

Science, Invention, or Inventor

 

 

Interview Format.  The student should write out the interview in “hanging block” style.  The student will (with the help of a friend) video tape, make a cassette recording, or conduct a live interview using the script.

 

 

January 22

 

Topic of Choice (Must comply with Christian Standards as set by the school.)

 

 

Written report with special emphasis on critiquing the author’s writing style and the readability features of the book.

 

February 26

 

Classic Literature/Fiction

 

Creative Presentation such as role-play, power point, picture essay, play, etc.

 

 

March 19

 

The Arts (Any area of the Arts)

 

 

Oral presentation following the rules for public speaking.

 

April 23

 

Topic of Choice (Must comply with Christian Standards as set by the school.)

 

 

Presentation of Choice – Discuss your idea with the teacher before you begin.