How To Prepare A Book Report

Part I of Essay
As you are reading the assigned/selected book, jot down themes, character traits, points relating to conflict, plot structure, quotations which you think you could us to illustrate theme, recurrent images, symbols etc... Do some research on the author- when and where he was ....

Part II of Essay
.... never actually reveal the ending. You may discuss the kind of ending or resolution, eg. Was it startling, unexpected, disappointing etc? In your introductory paragraph include enough information about the type of book it is, the title, author, setting, and theme so that the reader will get a quick idea of the general nature of the book. Working from your outline, which should include what you want to say about each idea you have selected for discussion, develop each paragraph around the main idea, your response to particular parts or aspects ....