Book Jacket Guidelines:
Cover ~ Neatly write the title of your book and the author's name. Draw a picture to describe the story that is not a copy of the cover of the book you are reading. Be creative! Different art media may be used to illustrate the cover. Be sure to write your name at the bottom of your cover.
Back cover ~ Write a summary of the story. The summary should be one page in length. Remember to include events from the beginning, middle and end of the story.
Inside front flap ~ Write a paragraph description (5-8 sentences) about the main character in your story. Remember to use vivid language in your descriptions (adjectives and adverbs help). The inside front flap is shown on the left of the image below.
Inside Back Flap ~ Write a paragraph description (5-8 sentences) about the setting of your story. Remember to help the reader visualize what you see when you think of the setting. The inside front flap is shown on the right of the image below.
Middle opening of Book Jacket ~ Illustrate an important scene from the story, one that stands out in your mind. Write a brief caption (1-2 sentences) under the illustration describing the scene.
Book jacket paper will be provided in class. Students will be shown an example to help them formulate their ideas. Book jackets will be presented during regular class times.
