Scenario 5

Step five:  Revise

Once you have finished drafting and writing, check if
the following items are included in your report:

Content

•   The introduction: Does the introduction include the book's title, author, subject-matter or theme? Does it include a thesis statement?
•   The development into three or four body paragraphs.
  •   The first paragraph: Is the synopsis of the book short and complete?
  •   The body paragraphs: Are they relevant to your thesis? Do they develop two or three main ideas supported by details and quotations? Do transitions connect ideas and paragraphs?
•   The conclusion: Does it give credit to the book's contribution to the subject-matter? Does it include your reaction? Does it end by an appropriate clincher? ¹

Style

•   Does the text follow the elementary rules of English usage?
•   Does the text follow the elementary principles of composition?
•   Are there words or expressions commonly misused in your book report?²

Spelling and grammar

•   Have you checked for accurate spelling and good word choice? Have you consulted a dictionary and a thesaurus?
•   Have you revised your text using your computer's spelling checker and grammar?
•  Have you had someone else revise your text for possible improvement?³

When you have revised your work, you may look at the links section for more information about book reports, libraries, etc.