Annotated Bibliography

Follow this format when you have read 50 pages or more of a book. Complete an Annotated Bibliography for any book listed on your Reading Log.


1. MLA Style citation:
Example-
Author’s last name, author’s first name. Title of book. Place of publication: publisher, year.

Example:
King, Steven. Carrie. New York: Random House, 1985.

2. Pages read-Page #____-Page #_____.

3. Informative: Write a summary of the pages read, give specific examples of events and use the names of the characters. Don’t give away the ending, but do give specific details about the book to show that you have indeed read it. Pay attention to your writing-Conventions Count!

4. Evaluative: Write a summary of your reaction to the book. What did you like (or not like) about your book and what could you relate to. Be specific, tell how you and a character are alike or completely different, if you have ever experienced an event in real life that you also read about in this book. Be honest, say what you thought of the book and why. The last line should be a recommendation: what type of individual would enjoy reading this book and why.

Conventions=grammar, agreement, punctuation, spelling, capitalization. One point per error will be deducted from the total grade.





The following is an example of an Annotated Bibliography:

Name_____________
Date_____________
Period____________


Annotated Bibliography

1. Soto, Gary. Novio Boy. New York: Harcourt Paperbacks, 1997.


2. Pages 1-96.

3. Rudy, a ninth-grader, asks an "older woman," an eleventh-grader, out for his first date. In preparation, Rudy seeks advice from his best friend Alex, startles his mother with news of this recent development in his social activities, and asks his "Chicano loafer" and guitar-playing Uncle Juan for financing, but is somehow surprised when they all end up at the restaurant on the night of his big date. Rudy has a few problems. For starters, he is taking Patricia to an expensive restaurant (Steaks, Steaks and more Steaks) and does not have the money. Secondly, he is afraid that he will not know what to say to her when they get there. This play has a lot of Spanish words mixed in, and a glossary for those who don’t speak Spanish.


4. I really enjoyed this play because it reminded me of a situation in my own life. That’s what I like about Gary Soto, he writes about things that can really happen, and it is easy for me to relate to. For instance, the scene where Rudy took Patricia to fancy restaurant reminds me of a time when I took my ex-girlfriend to Vargo’s. I had no idea that place would be so expensive! I had to borrow money from her that night. I was so embarrassed that I broke up with her the next day. I could really relate to Rudy’s character, and I think that a lot of girls could relate to Patricia’s character. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read plays and realistic fiction.