Plot Summary
Accurately identifies and describes genre, with evidence, as well as provides a brief plot summary (2 to 4 paragraphs).
Textual Elements
Strategically and accurately draws on some or all of the following literary elements (this is not an exhaustive list – feel free to expand this). Please reference and/or include evidence from the book to support ideas expressed.
- Plot
- Setting
- Characters
- Point of view
- Theme
- Text/Font choices
- Cites references in proper MLA parenthetical style
Artistic Elements
If a Picture Book you also need to include this section, otherwise simply delete it. Strategically and accurately describes some or all of the following artistic elements (this is not an exhaustive list – feel free to expand this). Select and link and/or upload 1-2 illustrations to support analysis:
- Media and Technique
- Style of Art
- Composition
- Placement on page of Illustrations
- Line, shape, texture, color, and design
- Use of Negative Space
- Placement on page of Text
- Text design
- Cites references in proper MLA parenthetical style.
Analysis and Critique
Numbered Points are elements that should be included in a complete book entry.
- Literary and artistic effectiveness
- Author’s perspective, voice, and style
- Social relevancy
- Overt and/or hidden messages
- Interpretation is primarily one’s own.
- Cites any resources used in analysis in proper MLA parenthetically and lists them correctly in REFERENCES section.
Citation
Picture Book Citation
Last Name, First Name. Book Title. Illus. Illustrator First and Last Name. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.
One Author (No Illustrator)
Last Name, First Name. Book Title. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.
Two or More Authors: 1) List the names in the order they appear on the title page. 2) Only the first author's name should be reversed: Last Name, First Name. 3) Use a comma between the authors' names. Place a period after the last author's name.
Last Name, First Name and 2nd Author First Name Last Name. Book Title. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication.
References
Will need to look up format for the type of source used.
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