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Free 3rd Grade Book Report Template

Are you looking for a cool 3rd grade book report template ? If so this is the one for you.

This free homeschool printable is perfect to encourage the kids to read.

Do you have a child who dislikes writing assignments but needs to complete a book report?

This creative book report contains places to draw a new front cover, plus somewhere to draw their favorite character and a picture of the book setting.

Plus all the other elements of a more traditional book report, such as the title, the author, the child’s review of the book, the main character, a brief summary, and how the story ends.

This free book report template is perfect for students in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade.

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What are the benefits of 3rd grade students writing a book report?

There are several benefits of 3rd grade students writing a book report. Here are some of them:

• Writing a book report requires students to read the book carefully and understand the story. This helps to develop their reading comprehension skills.
• Writing a book report requires students to analyze and evaluate the book they have read. They need to think critically about the story, characters, and themes. This helps to develop their critical thinking skills.
• Writing a book report helps students to improve their writing skills. They learn how to organize their thoughts, write clear sentences and paragraphs, and use proper grammar and punctuation.
• Writing a book report also encourages creativity. Students can add their own creative touches to the report, such as drawing pictures and creating a diorama of the story’s setting.

Book report template 3rd grade

This free printable book report template is free to print but is for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the pdf file.

This is no boring book report, and the kids are going to love completing it.

This free book report can be used with students in second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade.

Whether you are a homeschool mom, a teacher, or a librarian, this is a great no preparation download.

Have fun with the my favorite book worksheet too!

The activities in this book report include:

• Rating out of 5 stars
• Main character
• Design a new front cover
• Draw a picture of your favorite character
• Draw a picture of the book setting
• Write a brief summary of the book
• How did the story end?

When the kids have read the book they can complete this fun book report. Fill out the book title and author. Color in how many stars they give the book out of 5.

Name who the main characters were, and then draw a picture of their favorite character and color them in.

Then they need to draw a picture of where the book was set.

Design, draw, and color in a new book cover.

They need to finally write a brief summary of the book, and state how the story ended.

Older students can use our free middle school book report template .

Creative book report ideas

If you are looking for even more book report suggestions you are going to love these fun activities:

• Turn the book they have read into a comic strip .
• Have students create a movie-style trailer for the book they read. They can use images, sound effects, and their own voice-over to describe the book and encourage others to read it.
• Ask students to choose a character from the book they read and write an interview with them. They can come up with questions and answers based on what they learned about the character from the book.
• Have students create a board game based on the book they read. They can design the game board, create playing pieces, and come up with game rules that relate to the story.
• Have students keep a book journal where they record their thoughts and reactions as they read the book. They can include drawings, quotes, and summaries of each chapter.
• Encourage students to form a book club where they can discuss the book they read with their classmates. Or if you are using this in your homeschool why not join a book club on Outschool?
• Ask students to create a new cover design for the book they read. They can use images, symbols, and colors that represent the story and its themes.
• Have kids create a storyboard that illustrates the plot of the book. They can draw scenes from the story and include captions that describe what’s happening.
• Create a puppet show based on the book they read. They can create puppets and a stage , and act out scenes from the story.
• Have students create a three-dimensional diorama that depicts a scene from the book. They can use materials such as cardboard, paper, and clay to create the diorama.

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Other free book related printables

These are some of the other free book printables we have:

• Book scavenger hunt
• Summer reading challenge printable
• Reading log printable
• Compare and contrast movie and book template
• Roald Dahl bookmarks to color in
• Book review bookmark

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Favorite books for elementary students

My son absolutely loves reading and as such has reviewed hundreds of books. These are some of his favorite books that are perfect for third graders:

• Books for 9 year old boys
• Homeschool science books
• Anatomy books for kids
• Geography books for kids
• Homeschool history books
• Shakespeare books for kids
• Philosophy books for kids
• Pirate books for kids
• Roald Dahl books
• President books for kids
• Butterfly books for kids

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Outside-of-the-Box Book Report Ideas for 3rd Graders

by Studentreasures | Oct. 29, 2020 | Classroom Activities

In addition, being able to follow the organization and sequencing of a story, as well as identify its point of view and draw inferences from its content, is crucial for the entirety of their educational careers. And of course, reading books is where they get that practice.

Book reports are a classic part of the elementary school experience. They help students learn to summarize what they’ve read, gain a deeper understanding of the content and develop their writing and artistic skills.

By asking your students to think about different elements of a story—looking for constructive details—and by having them share their interpretation of a book, they learn to read more deeply, explore beyond their own lives and appreciate literature for all the riches it contains. But what fun is it to simply fill out those traditional book report worksheets?

After we dive into the various story elements to go over with your students, you’ll find twenty creative book report ideas for third graders to help them bring the stories they read to life.

Components of a Story

First, students need to know what constitutes a story. It’s important that they learn to identify different elements of a book, which will aid their overall understanding of its content. Then, have them select a book from a pre-approved list for the book report project and ask them to explain why they chose that book.

You’ll want to discuss the following elements that make up a story in a typical book:

• Genre Is it fiction (made up) or nonfiction (real)?
• Setting Where is the story set, and why is it important? How might the setting contribute to its overall meaning?
• Characters Who are the main characters of the book, and what personality traits do they have? Is the main character of the story the same at the end of the book, or do they change? What about the other book characters?
• Point of View Who is telling the story? Is it told from a first-person or a third-person perspective?
• Plot What is happening in the story?
• Conflict/Problem What is the main issue in the book?
• Theme: What is the main theme of the story? Why did the author write the book?
• Symbolism Are there any obvious symbols in the story, and, if so, how do they contribute to its overall meaning?
• Foreshadowing Were there any hints as to what happens later in the story? Were there any big surprises? Why might the author have chosen to provide such clues (or not)?
• Solution Was the main issue of the book resolved? How did the main characters end up dealing with the conflict in the story?
• Ending Was the end of the story believable, and did it fit in with the rest of the book? Based on how the story ended, is this a book your students would recommend to a friend?

Now that you’ve covered the basic elements of a story, it’s time to get to the fun stuff! Choose from any of these creative book report project ideas below to get your third graders engaged and excited to explore the wide world of literature and language arts.

Creative Ideas for Book Reports

1. Create a Classbook

Creating a classbook is a fun, engaging and collaborative project that your students can really take pride in. Use any of the following three ideas to have your students create their own individual pages based on the books they read:

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Do a Mini Report Using one piece of paper, have your students summarize the story, identifying the main characters, setting, problem and solution of the book. They can add drawings to illustrate their favorite scenes or symbols from the story.

Write a Poem Have your students create a poem that highlights the main theme of the book, including details about the main characters, setting, conflict and resolution. Click here for Imaginative Ideas for How to Teach Poetry to Elementary Students .

Create a Portrait of a Character from the Book Have your students draw a portrait of their favorite character from the book, being as detailed as possible. They can write the title of the book at the top and add some of the character’s traits, as well as words to describe the book’s setting at the bottom of the portrait.

Once all of your students have created their mini report, poem or portrait, you can combine these to put into your classbook . Then you’ll have a keepsake book of stories, poetry or art that the whole class can enjoy. This will help them remember and learn from not only their own stories, but the books their fellow students read as well.

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2. character day oral report.

Have your students dress up as their favorite character from the book they read. They can each take turns telling the story from the first-person perspective of the character they have chosen. Letting them read, act out a scene or even field questions as their favorite character, can prove a fun exercise for the whole class.

3. T-Shirt Book Report

Let your students create a fun, wearable book report with the help of a plain white T-shirt and some fabric markers or paint. Have them sketch out their report on regular, letter-sized paper before they move onto the T-shirt material. Drawn elements should include the main characters, the setting of the story, any symbols and a summary of the plot that students can show and share with their classmates.

4. Clothes Hanger Book Report Mobile

Clothes hanger mobiles are a creative, easy and fun book project to make and they don’t require a lot of fancy supplies. All that students need is a hanger, some string or yarn, some paper, a hole punch and markers. On a paper across the body of the hanger, students can identify their book.

Then they can cut small cards out and draw or write different elements of the story (like characters and story details) to hang from the hanger with string. Students can also use a paper plate folded in half as the body of their mobile (on which they’ll identify their book) and then dangle their story elements with yarn from that.

5. Sandwich Book Report

Using construction paper, crayons or markers, students can create multilayer “sandwiches” or “hamburgers” for their book report, with each layer of paper representing a different element of the story, with the title on the top “bun” or “bread,” the setting on a layer of “lettuce,” the characters and main conflict of the book on the “meat” and “cheese,” and so on, ending with a summary of how the book wrapped up on the bottom “bun” or “bread.” Finish up the project, by stapling one side to connect the sandwich!

6. Pizza Box Book Report

Students can use an old pizza box or make one from cardboard for this project. On the lid of the box, they can identify the book, main characters, setting and plot, and then have each slice of the pizza pie tell a part of the story from beginning to end.

7. Mint Tin Book Report

Using cards cut to fit inside a mint tin, have your students create a mint tin book report. They’ll make a “cover” design for the outside of their tin and then illustrate a scene from the book for the “inside cover.” The other elements of the story can be written out on cards that fit inside the tin and be layered in order.

8. Cereal Box Book Report

For this project, students can use paper to cover over an old cereal box to make a story “cereal” of their own design. The front of the box will show the “cereal name” (related to the book), along with illustrations of themes, characters or symbols, while the story can be summarized, described and rated on the side panels. Use the back of the cereal box to create a game or activity related to the book.

9. Book Reports in a Bag

First, have your students write a summary of the book they read. Next, they can decorate a paper bag from the grocery store with scenes from the story. Then, have them place five items representing something from the book inside the bag. Finally, each student presents their bag to the class, explaining their illustrations and how each of the items relates to the book they read.

10. Create a Timeline

Students can use several pieces of paper taped together end to end to create a timeline for their book. Then they can use writing and drawing to highlight characters, topics and other story details along the timeline, creating a visual sequence of events to summarize what happened in the book.

11. Book Report Bookmarks

Using construction paper or cardstock along with a hole punch, yarn or string and markers, have your students create several bookmarks that represent their favorite characters or scenes from the book.

12. Create a Blockbuster Poster

This imaginative project allows your students to pretend their book is going to be made into a blockbuster movie. First, have your students sketch their poster ideas on regular, letter-sized paper. They’ll want to think of exciting words related to the story that they can use to draw their “movie audience” in. Next, have them recreate their sketches on a large piece of poster or chart paper. Main characters, setting details and plot should all be represented on the poster.

This project can also easily be turned into a published classbook. All you need to do is order your FREE Classbook Publishing Kit , have your students create their posters using markers and then write a couple of paragraphs summarizing what they read!

13. Design a Book Jacket

Start this creative project by showing your students examples of stellar book jackets, pointing out the front cover with its title and illustration, the spine and that information and the back cover with the summary of the book. You may even want to have them fold the ends of the paper in for flaps on which they can provide more information about the book or the story. Then have them design an all-new jacket for the book they read.

14. Watercolor Rainbow Book Report

First, have your students draw a small portrait or photograph-like picture of the main character of their book. This should be cut out and pasted into the center of a larger piece of poster or chart paper. Next, they’ll draw lines from the image in the center of the paper to the outer edges of the paper, creating “sunshine rays” that are wider on the outer edges.

Using watercolor paints, have your students paint each “sunray” section a different color of the rainbow. Once that is dry, they can fill in each section with information about different elements of the story they read, such as main characters, setting, theme and so on.

16. Peekaboo Book Report

Using the inside of small science report boards or cardboard lap books, have your students list details about their book and its elements on each section. Next, have them draw the head and arms of the main character of their story on sturdy card stock to cut out and attach to the top of the board, making it look like that character is holding and peeking over the top of the report.

17. Book Report Alphabet Book

Of course your third graders are well beyond reading alphabet books, but there’s no reason they can’t design and illustrate them! Have your students create an alphabet book, where each page features a letter of the alphabet, along with a word related to their story that begins with that letter and an eye-catching illustration.

You can choose the best illustration for each letter and publish them together into an awesome classbook that they can look back on for years to come! Take a look at our ABC Classbooks that have been published for some inspiration!

18. Character Diary

This character diary project allows your students to really use their imaginations and embody the main character (or their favorite character) from the book they read. Have them create a “diary” with at least ten entries (or perhaps an entry per chapter of their book) written in a first person perspective from their chosen character’s point of view.

19. Graphic Novel Book Report

The graphic novel book report is essentially a retelling of the student’s chosen book in a comic book format. First, have students sketch out storyboard ideas with panels that move the story along from beginning to end—using words somewhat sparingly, but including lots of visual details about important elements like main characters and setting.

When they’re confident with these sketches, have them fill those in with ink and colored markers, or transfer them onto larger pieces of paper that have been folded in half like a book. This can be a keepsake they’ll be proud of.

20. Make a Diorama or Triorama

Have your students construct a 3-D diorama or a triorama of one of the main events of their book depicting a few different scenes from the story. For the diorama, have students use a shoebox where they can tape or glue in three-dimensional models of main characters, symbols and setting details from the story.

For the “triorama” (which will really just be a 3-D pyramid shape), have students cut out four equilateral triangles from cardboard or cardstock. One will be the base of the pyramid. On the other three triangles, have them design or recreate scenes that can illustrate the beginning, middle and end of their book.

When those scenes are complete, have them tape or glue the pyramid together—with the bottoms of the triangles together along the base, and their tips at the top—to create a three-dimensional display.

No matter which of these outside-of-the-box book report ideas you and your students choose, be certain to outline your expectations clearly before the project begins. It’s even better if you can present a model to demonstrate what you’d like your students to work toward.

These engaging book report ideas for third graders should have your students excited to get to work and explore the meaning of their chosen books. If you are looking to Create A Classbook of  your students’ work, then visit Studentreasures to order your FREE kit.

Or, if you are looking for other creative teaching ideas and lesson plans for your elementary schoolers, then take a look at our blog and Teacher’s Lounge for inspiration.

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Book Report Templates for Elementary Students to practice research and writing skills! These blank book reports are FREE and easy to use. Young students can use these printable PDF book report worksheets as graphic organizers to outline and summarize any story or book. Students will read, write, and show off their creativity with these simple report templates. For more independent report writing practice, check out our U.S.A State Activity Bundle . Inside this bundle, you will find a variety of self-led research and writing reports for your students to learn about all 50 states.

Printable Book Report Template

We’ve created PDF book report templates with a variety of activities for students from kindergarten to middle school. These skill-building activities support students in independent research through content organization, summarizing, and sequencing. Your students are sure to build confidence to completing their book reports when you incorporate these engaging book report templates. You can print what you need for your homeschool or classroom.

Template For Book Reports

These book report template pages are teacher friendly and easy for students to use. Featuring simple, yet engaging illustrations and organization, our book report templates will promote reading and writing skills in your elementary classroom. Once a story has been read, students (or teachers) can choose a template to complete a book report. Each template features a wide variety of writing areas including title and author, beginning, summary, end, and conclusion. Templates are leveled below by suggesed grade, so there is sure to be a page for everyone! If you have early childhood students, our Kindergarten Writing Paper also makes a wonderful final draft version for student work.

Free Book Report Template

When first starting out with book reports, it’s important to choose a story with a simple storyline, maybe even a book your student has read before. Remember, you are teaching the process and needs of a book report at this stage. You might even do a book report example or two together based on simple books you’ve already read. Once they show an understanding of the book report format, you can then introduce new content for them to read. Once a story has been read, giving every student the same template will give the teacher an idea of how each student understood and “saw” the story. Writing is an important skill in early elementary. Check out our Kindergarten Writing Prompts for more writing skill practice.

Printable Book Report Templates for K-1

These free printable book report templates are available in PDF format so you can print them for your homeschool or classroom needs. We’ve designed this set of book report templates for beginners, meaning your kindergarten and first-grade students. This format provides your students with exposure to the idea of a book report and helps them to begin to understand the parts of a book.

Simple Book Report Template

Simple and easy printable book report template for beginners. This single-page book report template is the perfect graphic organizer to help young students record details about their book. Students note the title, author, main characters, and setting. There is room to write a short summary of the book.

Easy Book Report Template

This free printable PDF Book Report Template is great for young kindergarten and first grade students. Ample room is provided for students to record and report their book details. Younger students can draw a picture of the main characters and the setting. Guided handwriting lines help with penmanship.

Book Report Template Layer Book

Perfect for early elementary students, this layer book report template gives students writing practice while they have fun showing off their knowledge! After students record notes in each of the sections, cut them out and assemble smallest to largest and staple together. This will create a Flip Book Report your student can share.

2nd Grade Book Report Templates

As your second-grade students begin to understand the purpose of a book report, they can go beyond reporting, and also answer book report questions that will add in their opinion. Opinion writing is a simple style to introduce alongside book reports as your students can easily tell if they enjoyed the book (or not) and their favorite parts. They can also begin to develop an awareness of who else might like to read this type of book.

Book Report Chart Template

Our free book report chart will have your elementary students begging to do book reports each week! This resource if fun and easy to use! This book report includes a printable book review template where students are asked to rate their book and explain why they gave it that rating.

Booklet Book Report Template

Free printable book report template foldable. Perfect for young elementary students. This includes title and author, along with main character, beginning, ending, and more!

Cereal Box Book Report Template

Cereal box book report planning sheets make book reporting fun and easy!

3rd Grade Book Report Templates

Our third-grade book report template include expanded writing opportunities for your students to go into more detail. We’ve incresed the writing area for all sections of the report. It is suggested that you provide all three pages to your students and have them design an illustration for the cover page. Some elements of these book report worksheets include the book title and author, main characters, settings (time and location), beginning, middle, end, and a conclusion.

Book Report Template 1

Page one of our three-page book report template. This page starts the book report off for your elementary students. On this printable sheet, students record the title, author, main characters, and setting. Guided lines help with handwriting for younger writers.

Book Report Template 2

Page two of our three-page book report template. This printable book report template splits the page in half with clear sections for your students to record the sequence of events in their story starting with what happens in the beginning, and the middle of the story. Remind students that the middle of the story is where they record the problem, or the climax of the story.

Book Report Template 3

Fun, free, and easy to use. This is the third page of our 3rd grade book report writing template. Your students will record the ending of the book report detailing how the problem was resolved. There is also room for the conclusion paragraph, where students can offer their opinion of the book, give it a rating, and other suggestions.

4th Grade Book Report Templates

If your child is in fourth grade, they may be ready for simple book report outlines. We’ve included a blank book report template along with some starting prompts your students can use as rough draft outlines.

Book Report Writing Prompts

Starting prompts for book reports get students to think about a variety of questions. Each section is clearly labeled and the sequence of events can easily be mapped out (beginning, middle, end).

Book Report Paragraph Template

This book report template is similar to a graphic organizer, where students can store key facts and notes about their book. As they read they will glean information and write it in the appropriate areas for later reference.

Blank Book Report Template

Blank book report template for upper elementary students to write. If your student is ready to write their final draft, you can use this blank book report writing paper for them to quickly and easily write a few paragraphs about their book.

5th Grade Book Report Templates, Outlines, & Notes

By fifth grade, it’s likely your students will be typing up their book reports. This printable book report template will help your late elementary and early middle school students with their book reports. We suggest this format for 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade students. Middle school students are likely reading larger chapter books with many characters, settings, and events. The books are much too detailed to try to skim back through after reading to pick out the necessary details. As such, they will need to take excellent notes as they read. That is why we’ve created this simple book report note-taking resource for your students.

How to Use Book Report Templates

This book report graphic organizer has been tried and tested for many years and continues to be a winner with my kiddos. Before beginning the book, I have my kiddos fill out the cover completely. Then usually by the end of the first chapter, they’ll have the first page of character information written in. Getting this information down immediately serves as a springboard for information gathering and will help your students develop good note-taking habits as they read and look to fill in the other areas of the note-taking template. Remind your students this tool is for jotting down quick notes, and as such, full sentences, and proper grammar are not required. This will simply serve as a memory tool they can use when it comes time to write the book report.

How to Organize Book Report Notes

This book report template has been designed to help your student capture and organize the most important details they will need to write their book report. Too often, students forget to take notes, or take the wrong notes and record unnecessary details. Or even worse, they sit down to write their book report and realize they’ve forgotten major parts of the storyline, or characters. This leads to frustration and a general fear and reluctance to write book reports.

Why Use Book Report Templates?

There are many reasons you’ll want to use book report templates and note-taking templates with your students. First, to equip students with tools they can use to develop important research skills. Trust me, as soon as you implement this note-taking habit, it will become expected as the very first step of a book report. Before creating this printable version, I would fold little booklets by hand and label each of the sections for my kids—they asked for “that thing you make” before they would ever start reading their assigned book. Second, these graphic organizers are designed to build confidence. Students can clearly see what information is the most important to gather and glean as they read. This confidence will translate into independence and the ability to meet their own specific rubric requirements. I’ve noticed that often book report requirements will have multiple sections where specific materials, formats, and presentations are required. It’s a lot for young students to organize and process. Bringing order into the note-taking process helps build a reference tool they can consult as they jump through each requirement. Finally, note-taking has been a helpful tool for ME to quickly understand the overall theme and storyline of their book. Inevitably, there are questions along the way, and this format gives me clues and key insights into which direction I can help steer them to get back on track with their report.

Book Report Template Notes

Free printable template for taking notes before a book report. Students record data as they read.

Printing & Assembly Instructions: This PDF document has been designed for double-sided printing. When printing, select “Double-Sided” and “Flip on Short Edge.” This will ensure the document prints correctly so that you can simply stack, fold, and staple the resource together.

NOTE: If you do not have double-sided printing, you can still use these resources. Simply cut apart the pages and reassemble them in order

• Cover: Book Info
• Page 1: Characters
• Page 2: Setting
• Page 3: Beginning
• Page 4: Middle/Climax
• Page 5: End/Resolution
• Page 6: Quotes & Fun
• Back: Ratings & Favorites

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The 3 page book report links only give pg 1 & 2. Can we get page 3

Hi there! Thank you for the book report templates. I am trying to download the 3rd page of the 3rd grade template, and it is still page 1. Can you please send it to me? Thank you!

Hello! All fixed, thanks for letting us know. You might need to refresh the page first:

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Thank you so much! What a great tool! We read a lot of readers (on their own) and read-alouds (together). But these printables will help the kids in putting what we read into their own words… and be fun instead of overwhelming! 🙂

These are SO great! Thank you for sharing this fabulous variety of activities for doing book reports.

You are welcome, Trish! I hope they make book reports simple and fun for your kiddos 🙂

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How to Write a Book Report

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Book Report Fundamentals

Preparing to write, an overview of the book report format, how to write the main body of a book report, how to write a conclusion to a book report, reading comprehension and book reports, book report resources for teachers .

Book reports remain a key educational assessment tool from elementary school through college. Sitting down to close read and critique texts for their content and form is a lifelong skill, one that benefits all of us well beyond our school years. With the help of this guide, you’ll develop your reading comprehension and note-taking skills. You’ll also find resources to guide you through the process of writing a book report, step-by-step, from choosing a book and reading actively to revising your work. Resources for teachers are also included, from creative assignment ideas to sample rubrics.

Book reports follow general rules for composition, yet are distinct from other types of writing assignments. Central to book reports are plot summaries, analyses of characters and themes, and concluding opinions. This format differs from an argumentative essay or critical research paper, in which impartiality and objectivity is encouraged. Differences also exist between book reports and book reviews, who do not share the same intent and audience. Here, you’ll learn the basics of what a book report is and is not.

What Is a Book Report?

"Book Report" ( ThoughtCo )

This article, written by a professor emeritus of rhetoric and English, describes the defining characteristics of book reports and offers observations on how they are composed.

"Writing a Book Report" (Purdue OWL)

Purdue’s Online Writing Lab outlines the steps in writing a book report, from keeping track of major characters as you read to providing adequate summary material.

"How to Write a Book Report" ( Your Dictionary )

This article provides another helpful guide to writing a book report, offering suggestions on taking notes and writing an outline before drafting. 

"How to Write a Successful Book Report" ( ThoughtCo )

Another post from ThoughtCo., this article highlights the ten steps for book report success. It was written by an academic advisor and college enrollment counselor.

What’s the Difference Between a Book Report and an Essay?

"Differences Between a Book Report & Essay Writing" ( Classroom)

In this article from the education resource Classroom,  you'll learn the differences and similarities between book reports and essay writing.

"Differences Between a Book Report and Essay Writing" (SeattlePi.com)

In this post from a Seattle newspaper's website, memoirist Christopher Cascio highlights how book report and essay writing differ.

"The Difference Between Essays and Reports" (Solent Online Learning)

This PDF from Southampton Solent University includes a chart demonstrating the differences between essays and reports. Though it is geared toward university students, it will help students of all levels understand the differing purposes of reports and analytical essays.

What’s the Difference Between a Book Report and a Book Review?

"How to Write a Book Review and a Book Report" (Concordia Univ.)

The library at Concordia University offers this helpful guide to writing book report and book reviews. It defines differences between the two, then presents components that both forms share.

"Book Reviews" (Univ. of North Carolina)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s writing guide shows the step-by-step process of writing book reviews, offering a contrast to the composition of book reports.

Active reading and thoughtful preparation before you begin your book report are necessary components of crafting a successful piece of writing. Here, you’ll find tips and resources to help you learn how to select the right book, decide which format is best for your report, and outline your main points.

Selecting and Finding a Book

"30 Best Books for Elementary Readers" (Education.com)

This article from Education.com lists 30 engaging books for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It was written by Esme Raji Codell, a teacher, author, and children's literature specialist.

"How to Choose a Good Book for a Report (Middle School)" (WikiHow)

This WikiHow article offers suggestions for middle schoolers on how to choose the right book for a report, from getting started early on the search process to making sure you understand the assignment's requirements.

"Best Book-Report Books for Middle Schoolers" (Common Sense Media)

Common Sense Media has compiled this list of 25 of the best books for middle school book reports. For younger students, the article suggests you check out the site's "50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12."

"50 Books to Read in High School" (Lexington Public Library)

The Lexington, Kentucky Public Library has prepared this list to inspire high school students to choose the right book. It includes both classics and more modern favorites.

The Online Computer Library Center's catalogue helps you locate books in libraries near you, having itemized the collections of 72,000 libraries in 170 countries.

Formats of Book Reports

"Format for Writing a Book Report" ( Your Dictionary )

Here, Your Dictionary supplies guidelines for the basic book report format. It describes what you'll want to include in the heading, and what information to include in the introductory paragraph. Be sure to check these guidelines against your teacher's requirements.

"The Good Old Book Report" (Scholastic)

Nancy Barile’s blog post for Scholastic lists the questions students from middle through high school should address in their book reports.

How to Write an Outline

"Writer’s Web: Creating Outlines" (Univ. of Richmond)

The University of Richmond’s Writing Center shows how you can make use of micro and macro outlines to organize your argument.

"Why and How to Create a Useful Outline" (Purdue OWL)

Purdue’s Online Writing Lab demonstrates how outlines can help you organize your report, then teaches you how to create outlines.

"Creating an Outline" (EasyBib)

EasyBib, a website that generates bibliographies, offers sample outlines and tips for creating your own. The article encourages you to think about transitions and grouping your notes.

"How to Write an Outline: 4 Ways to Organize Your Thoughts" (Grammarly)

This blog post from a professional writer explains the advantages of using an outline, and presents different ways to gather your thoughts before writing.

In this section, you’ll find resources that offer an overview of how to write a book report, including first steps in preparing the introduction. A good book report's introduction hooks the reader with strong opening sentences and provides a preview of where the report is going.

"Step-by-Step Outline for a Book Report" ( Classroom )

This article from Classroom furnishes students with a guide to the stages of writing a book report, from writing the rough draft to revising.

"Your Roadmap to a Better Book Report" ( Time4Writing )

Time4Writing offers tips for outlining your book report, and describes all of the information that the introduction, body, and conclusion should include.

"How to Start a Book Report" ( ThoughtCo)

This ThoughtCo. post, another by academic advisor and college enrollment counselor Grace Fleming, demonstrates how to write a pithy introduction to your book report.

"How to Write an Introduction for a Book Report" ( Classroom )

This brief but helpful post from Classroom  details what makes a good book report introduction, down to the level of individual sentences.

The body paragraphs of your book report accomplish several goals: they describe the plot, delve more deeply into the characters and themes that make the book unique, and include quotations and examples from the book. Below are some resources to help you succeed in summarizing and analyzing your chosen text.

Plot Summary and Description

"How Do You Write a Plot Summary?" ( Reference )

This short article presents the goals of writing a plot summary, and suggests a word limit. It emphasizes that you should stick to the main points and avoid including too many specific details, such as what a particular character wears.

"How to Write a Plot for a Book Report" ( The Pen & The Pad )

In this article from a resource website for writers, Patricia Harrelson outlines what information to include in a plot summary for a book report. 

"How to Write a Book Summary" (WikiHow)

Using Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as an example, this WikiHow article demonstrates how to write a plot summary one step at a time.

Analyzing Characters and Themes

"How to Write a Character Analysis Book Report" ( The Pen & The Pad )

Kristine Tucker shows how to write a book report focusing on character. You can take her suggestions as they are, or consider  incorporating them into the more traditional book report format.

"How to Write a Character Analysis" (YouTube)

The SixMinuteScholar Channel utilizes analysis of the film  Finding Nemo to show you how to delve deeply into character, prioritizing inference over judgment.

"How to Define Theme" ( The Editor's Blog )

Fiction editor Beth Hill contributes an extended definition of theme. She also provides examples of common themes, such as "life is fragile."

"How to Find the Theme of a Book or Short Story" ( ThoughtCo )

This blog post from ThoughtCo. clarifies the definition of theme in relation to symbolism, plot, and moral. It also offers examples of themes in literature, such as love, death, and good vs. evil.

Selecting and Integrating Quotations

"How to Choose and Use Quotations" (Santa Barbara City College)

This guide from a college writing center will help you choose which quotations to use in your book report, and how to blend quotations with your own words.

"Guidelines for Incorporating Quotes" (Ashford Univ.)

This PDF from Ashford University's Writing Center introduces the ICE method for incorporating quotations: introduce, cite, explain.

"Quote Integration" (YouTube)

This video from The Write Way YouTube channel illustrates how to integrate quotations into writing, and also explains how to cite those quotations.

"Using Literary Quotations" (Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison)

This guide from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Writing Center helps you emphasize your analysis of a quotation, and explains how to incorporate quotations into your text.

Conclusions to any type of paper are notoriously tricky to write. Here, you’ll learn some creative ways to tie up loose ends in your report and express your own opinion of the book you read. This open space for sharing opinions that are not grounded in critical research is an element that often distinguishes book reports from other types of writing.

"How to Write a Conclusion for a Book Report" ( Classroom )

This brief article from the education resource  Classroom illustrates the essential points you should make in a book report conclusion.

"Conclusions" (Univ. of North Carolina)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Writing Center lays out strategies for writing effective conclusions. Though the article is geared toward analytical essay conclusions, the tips offered here will also help you write a strong book report.

"Ending the Essay: Conclusions" (Harvard College Writing Center)

Pat Bellanca’s article for Harvard University’s Writing Center presents ways to conclude essays, along with tips. Again, these are suggestions for concluding analytical essays that can also be used to tie up a book report's loose ends.

Reading closely and in an engaged manner is the strong foundation upon which all good book reports are built. The resources below will give you a picture of what active reading looks like, and offer strategies to assess and improve your reading comprehension. Further, you’ll learn how to take notes—or “annotate” your text—making it easier to find important information as you write.

How to Be an Active Reader

"Active Reading Strategies: Remember and Analyze What You Read" (Princeton Univ.)

Princeton University’s McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning recommends ten strategies for active reading, and includes sample diagrams.

"Active Reading" (Open Univ.)

The Open University offers these techniques for reading actively alongside video examples. The author emphasizes that you should read for comprehension—not simply to finish the book as quickly as possible.

"7 Active Reading Strategies for Students" ( ThoughtCo )

In this post, Grace Fleming outlines seven methods for active reading. Her suggestions include identifying unfamiliar words and finding the main idea. 

"5 Active Reading Strategies for Textbook Assignments" (YouTube)

Thomas Frank’s seven-minute video demonstrates how you can retain the most important information from long and dense reading material.

Assessing Your Reading Comprehension

"Macmillan Readers Level Test" (MacMillan)

Take this online, interactive test from a publishing company to find out your reading level. You'll be asked a number of questions related to grammar and vocabulary.

"Reading Comprehension Practice Test" (ACCUPLACER)

ACCUPLACER is a placement test from The College Board. This 20-question practice test will help you see what information you retain after reading short passages.

"Reading Comprehension" ( English Maven )

The English Maven site has aggregated exercises and tests at various reading levels so you can quiz your reading comprehension skills.

How to Improve Your Reading Comprehension

"5 Tips for Improving Reading Comprehension" ( ThoughtCo )

ThoughtCo. recommends five tips to increase your reading comprehension ability, including reading with tools such as highlighters, and developing new vocabulary.

"How to Improve Reading Comprehension: 8 Expert Tips" (PrepScholar)

This blog post from PrepScholar provides ideas for improving your reading comprehension, from expanding your vocabulary to discussing texts with friends.

CrashCourse video: "Reading Assignments" (YouTube)

This CrashCourse video equips you with tools to read more effectively. It will help you determine how much material you need to read, and what strategies you can use to absorb what you read.

"Improving Reading Comprehension" ( Education Corner )

From a pre-reading survey through post-reading review, Education Corner  walks you through steps to improve reading comprehension.

Methods of In-text Annotation

"The Writing Process: Annotating a Text" (Hunter College)

This article from Hunter College’s Rockowitz Writing Center outlines how to take notes on a text and provides samples of annotation.

"How To Annotate Text While Reading" (YouTube)

This video from the SchoolHabits YouTube channel presents eleven annotation techniques you can use for better reading comprehension.

"5 Ways To Annotate Your Books" ( Book Riot )

This article from the Book Riot  blog highlights five efficient annotation methods that will save you time and protect your books from becoming cluttered with unnecessary markings.

"How Do You Annotate Your Books?" ( Epic Reads )

This post from Epic Reads highlights how different annotation methods work for different people, and showcases classic methods from sticky notes to keeping a reading notebook.

Students at every grade level can benefit from writing book reports, which sharpen critical reading skills. Here, we've aggregated sources to help you plan book report assignments and develop rubrics for written and oral book reports. You’ll also find alternative book report assessment ideas that move beyond the traditional formats.

Teaching Elementary School Students How to Write Book Reports

"Book Reports" ( Unique Teaching Resources )

These reading templates courtesy of Unique Teaching Resources make great visual aids for elementary school students writing their first book reports.

"Elementary Level Book Report Template" ( Teach Beside Me )

This   printable book report template from a teacher-turned-homeschooler is simple, classic, and effective. It asks basic questions, such as "who are the main characters?" and "how did you feel about the main characters?"

"Book Reports" ( ABC Teach )

ABC Teach ’s resource directory includes printables for book reports on various subjects at different grade levels, such as a middle school biography book report form and a "retelling a story" elementary book report template.

"Reading Worksheets" ( Busy Teacher's Cafe )

This page from Busy Teachers’ Cafe contains book report templates alongside reading comprehension and other language arts worksheets.

Teaching Middle School and High School Students How to Write Book Reports

"How to Write a Book Report: Middle and High School Level" ( Fact Monster)

Fact Monster ’s Homework Center discusses each section of a book report, and explains how to evaluate and analyze books based on genre for students in middle and high school.

"Middle School Outline Template for Book Report" (Trinity Catholic School)

This PDF outline template breaks the book report down into manageable sections for seventh and eighth graders by asking for specific information in each paragraph.

"Forms for Writing a Book Report for High School" ( Classroom )

In this article for Classroom,  Elizabeth Thomas describes what content high schoolers should focus on when writing their book reports.

"Forms for Writing a Book Report for High School" ( The Pen & The Pad )

Kori Morgan outlines techniques for adapting the book report assignment to the high school level in this post for The Pen & The Pad .

"High School Book Lists and Report Guidelines" (Highland Hall Waldorf School)

These sample report formats, grading paradigms, and tips are collected by Highland Hall Waldorf School. Attached are book lists by high school grade level.

Sample Rubrics

"Book Review Rubric Editable" (Teachers Pay Teachers)

This free resource from Teachers Pay Teachers allows you to edit your book report rubric to the specifications of your assignment and the grade level you teach.

"Book Review Rubric" (Winton Woods)

This PDF rubric from a city school district includes directions to take the assignment long-term, with follow-up exercises through school quarters.

"Multimedia Book Report Rubric" ( Midlink Magazine )

Perfect for oral book reports, this PDF rubric from North Carolina State University's Midlink Magazine  will help you evaluate your students’ spoken presentations.

Creative Book Report Assignments

"25 Book Report Alternatives" (Scholastic)

This article from the Scholastic website lists creative alternatives to the standard book report for pre-kindergarteners through high schoolers.

"Fresh Ideas for Creative Book Reports" ( Education World )

Education World offers nearly 50 alternative book report ideas in this article, from a book report sandwich to a character trait diagram.

"A Dozen Ways to Make Amazingly Creative Book Reports" ( We Are Teachers )

This post from We Are Teachers puts the spotlight on integrating visual arts into literary study through multimedia book report ideas.

"More Ideas Than You’ll Ever Use for Book Reports" (Teachnet.com)

This list from Teachnet.com includes over 300 ideas for book report assignments, from "interviewing" a character to preparing a travel brochure to the location in which the book is set.

"Fifty Alternatives to the Book Report" (National Council of Teachers of English)

In this PDF resource from the NCTE's  English Journal,  Diana Mitchell offers assignment ideas ranging from character astrology signs to a character alphabet.

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Elementary Assessments

7 Amazing Book Report Ideas For Third-Grade Students

If your goal as a teacher is to get students to analyze and think deeper about the books they read, then a book report project is a great option.

I’ve gathered the best book report ideas for third grade students that meaningfully engage all academic levels of learners, from struggling third graders to gifted students. 

What’s more, these 3rd-grade book report ideas motivate students to put forth their best efforts because the assignments are hands-on and stimulate creativity.

You’ll be able to tap into each child’s learning style. 

Third grade is a great time in a student’s school life, as it’s the time when they begin taking on more complex and challenging literacy texts. 

Book reports can serve the purpose well. Furthermore, they allow for relatively easy differentiation. 

So as you’re planning your literacy block for the next week or two, be sure to include one or more of these book report ideas for 3rd graders into the mix. 

Book Report Ideas For Third Grade

Design a t-shirt book report..

Have your third graders design a digital T-shirt book report. They’ll be able to stretch their creativity while showing what they know.

For this activity, some teachers have students decorate an actual physical T-shirt that they then wear to school (which is a cool idea!).

However, for this lower-prep version, students will write information about their book on a T-shirt graphic organizer that’s printable.

Grab a copy of the T-shirt book report template here .

Tell students what information should be on each part of the T-shirt. 

Ideas include…

• New vocabulary
• Figure language

Once all T-shirts are completed, arrange the T-shirts in a bulletin board display. 

Write a Who Was Series Book Report. 

The Who Was? Series shares incredible stories about significant people in history. These biographical texts serve as wonderful 3rd-grade book report books.

Assign each of your third graders one of these biographies. 

After reading, provide students with a biography graphic organizer to complete. 

You may also want to assign additional graphic organizers that target other literacy skills such as character traits, text features , context clues, drawing conclusions, cause and effect, and questioning . 

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Assemble a Book Report Mobile.

For hands-on, creative book report ideas for third grade students, assign a book report mobile. 

Mobiles consist of a collection of artifacts hanging by strings respectively from a clothes hanger. 

Students will assemble a mobile based on a favorite book. The only materials needed are string, index cards, and a hanger.

First, they will take some notecards, and write information about their book on each one. 

Information ideas for their mobile…

• Story elements (setting, characters, problem, solution)
• Facts and opinions
• Writing a summary 
• Character analysis
• Sketches of significant or favorite scenes
• Compare and contrast

Create a Book Report Movie Poster.

This third grade book report idea is so much fun because it prompts students to view their book from the lens of a movie director. 

To start the process, set the scene for students. Tell them that one of the books that they are currently reading will be turned into a movie.

Their job is to create a promotional movie poster that would entice other students to read their book or to watch the movie version of their book. 

Before having 3rd graders begin this activity, it will be helpful to share with them examples of movie promotional posters from children’s movies.

You can do this using Google images or some other image-based search engine.

Alternatively or additionally, you could also do a movie promotional poster of a read-aloud or favorite book as a whole class so that students observe your thinking and designing process. 

Judy Blume books work well for this.  

Afterward, your third graders will now be ready to create their own movie posters according to their own book.

Fun Book Report Ideas That Teachers Love

Present an Oral Book Report. 

If you want to help students improve their presentation skills, include presentations as one of your book report ideas for third grade.

After reading a book, students will use Google Documents, PowerPoint, or some other presentation app to present their book to the class. 

For support, provide a template for students so that their presentations follow some type of predictable structure and sequence. 

Alternatively, ask that students summarize the most important ideas from the book, share their favorite parts of the book, or report on the story elements. 

Another option (if it’s a nonfiction book) is to have students share 10 facts and 5 opinions about their book.

This book report idea is versatile and can easily be differentiated to meet the needs of all levels of learners. 

Complete a Graphic Organizer.

For easy book report ideas for third graders that are still effective in boosting literacy skills, have students fill out a graphic organizer which will serve as the book report worksheet. 

Think about whatever literacy skill you would like to reinforce with students. 

Examples include cause and effect, main idea, character traits, sequencing, and predicting.

Now choose one (or more) graphic organizer that targets that particular skill.

Students will complete it according to the information from their respective books.

Rewrite the Ending.

Encourage critical thinking by having your third grade students think about how they would rewrite the ending of a book.

This book report idea stretches the imagination and helps students to tap into their predicting skills because their new endings must flow logically according to the beginning and middle of the book.

After drafting the rewrite, students may share their version with a partner or the class. 

Final Thoughts On Book Report Ideas For 3rd Grade

Support students in deepening their knowledge of a book while also assessing how well they understood it by incorporating these book report ideas for third grade.

These 3rd-grade book project ideas are not only fun, but they spark a love of reading in third graders that will positively affect their literacy skills for life. 

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42 Creative Book Report Ideas for Students

Inspire your students to share their love of books.

Responding to what you read is an important literacy skill. Reading about other people’s experiences and perspectives helps kids learn about the world. And although students don’t need to dive deeply into every single book they read, occasionally digging into characters, settings, and themes can help them learn to look beyond the prose. Here are 42 creative book report ideas designed to make reading more meaningful.

1. Concrete Found Poem

This clever activity is basically a shape poem made up of words, phrases, and whole sentences found in the books students read. The words come together to create an image that represents something from the story.

2. Graphic Novel

Have students rewrite the book they are reading, or a chapter of their book, as a graphic novel. Set parameters for the assignment such as including six scenes from the story, three characters, details about the setting, etc. And, of course, include detailed illustrations to accompany the story.

3. Book Snaps

Book Snaps are a way for students to visually show how they are reacting to, processing, and/or connecting with a text. First, students snap a picture of a page in the book they are reading. Then, they add comments, images, highlights, and more.

4. Diary Entry

Have your students place themselves in the shoes of one of the characters from their book and write a first-person diary entry of a critical moment from the story. Ask them to choose a moment in the story where the character has plenty of interaction and emotion to share in a diary entry.

5. Character To-Do List

This fun activity is an off-the-beaten-path way to dive deep into character analysis. Get inside the head of the main character in a book and write a to-do list that they might write. Use actual information from the text, but also make inferences into what that character may wish to accomplish.

6. Mint Tin Book Report

There are so many super-creative, open-ended projects you can use mint tins for. This teacher blogger describes the process of creating book reports using them. There’s even a free template for cards that fit inside.

7. Fictional Yearbook Entries

Ask your students to create a yearbook based on the characters and setting in the book. What do they look like? Cut out magazine pictures to give a good visual image for their school picture. What kind of superlative might they get? Best looking? Class clown? What clubs would they be in or lead? Did they win any awards? It should be obvious from their small yearbooks whether your students dug deep into the characters in their books. They may also learn that who we are as individuals is reflected in what we choose to do with our lives.

8. Book Report Cake

This project would be perfect for a book tasting in your classroom! Each student presents their book report in the shape of food. See the sandwich and pizza options above and check out this blog for more delicious ideas.

9. Current Events Comparison

Have students locate three to five current events articles a character in their book might be interested in. After they’ve found the articles, have them explain why the character would find them interesting and how they relate to the book. Learning about how current events affect time, place, and people is critical to helping develop opinions about what we read and experience in life.

10. Sandwich Book Report

Yum! You’ll notice a lot of our creative book report ideas revolve around food. In this oldie but goodie, each layer of this book report sandwich covers a different element of the book—characters, setting, conflict, etc. A fun adaptation of this project is the book report cheeseburger.

11. Book Alphabet

Choose 15 to 20 alphabet books to help give your students examples of how they work around themes. Then ask your students to create their own Book Alphabet based on the book they read. What artifacts, vocabulary words, and names reflect the important parts of the book? After they find a word to represent each letter, have them write one sentence that explains where the word fits in.

12. Peekaboo Book Report

Using cardboard lap books (or small science report boards), students include details about their book’s main characters, plot, setting, conflict, resolution, etc. Then they draw a head and arms on card stock and attach them to the board from behind to make it look like the main character is peeking over the report.

13. T-Shirt Book Report

Another fun and creative idea: Create a wearable book report with a plain white tee. Come up with your own using Sharpie pens and acrylic paint. Get step-by-step directions .

14. Book Jacket

Have students create a new book jacket for their story. Include an attractive illustrated cover, a summary, a short biography of the author, and a few reviews from readers.

15. Watercolor Rainbow Book Report

This is great for biography research projects. Students cut out a photocopied image of their subject and glue it in the middle. Then, they draw lines from the image to the edges of the paper, like rays of sunshine, and fill in each section with information about the person. As a book report template, the center image could be a copy of the book cover, and each section expands on key information such as character names, theme(s), conflict, resolution, etc.

16. Act the Part

Have students dress up as their favorite character from the book and present an oral book report. If their favorite character is not the main character, retell the story from their point of view.

17. Pizza Box Book Report

If you’re looking for creative book report ideas that use upcycled materials, try this one using a pizza box. It works well for both nonfiction and fiction book reports. The top lid provides a picture of the book cover. Each wedge of the pizza pie tells part of the story.

18. Bookmark

Have students create a custom illustrated bookmark that includes drawings and words from either their favorite chapter or the entire book.

19. Book Reports in a Bag

Looking for book report ideas that really encourage creative thinking? With book reports in a bag, students read a book and write a summary. Then, they decorate a paper grocery bag with a scene from the book, place five items that represent something from the book inside the bag, and present the bag to the class.

20. Reading Lists for Characters

Ask your students to think about a character in their book. What kinds of books might that character like to read? Take them to the library to choose five books the character might have on their to-be-read list. Have them list the books and explain what each book might mean to the character. Post the to-be-read lists for others to see and choose from—there’s nothing like trying out a book character’s style when developing your own identity.

21. File Folder Book Report

Also called a lap book, this easy-to-make book report hits on all the major elements of a book study and gives students a chance to show what they know in a colorful way.

22. Collage

Create a collage using pictures and words that represent different parts of the book. Use old magazines or print pictures from the Internet.

23. Book Report Triorama

Who doesn’t love a multidimensional book report? This image shows a 3D model, but Elisha Ann provides a lesson to show students how to glue four triangles together to make a 4D model.

24. Timeline

Have students create a timeline of the main events from their book. Be sure to include character names and details for each event. Use 8 x 11 sheets of paper taped together or a long portion of bulletin board paper.

25. Clothes Hanger Book Report Mobile

This creative project doesn’t require a fancy or expensive supply list. Students just need an ordinary clothes hanger, strings, and paper. The body of the hanger is used to identify the book, and the cards on the strings dangling below are filled with key elements of the book, like characters, setting, and a summary.

26. Public Service Announcement

If a student has read a book about a cause that affects people, animals, or the environment, teach them about public service announcements . Once they understand what a PSA is, have them research the issue or cause that stood out in the book. Then give them a template for a storyboard so they can create their own PSA. Some students might want to take it a step further and create a video based on their storyboard. Consider sharing their storyboard or video with an organization that supports the cause or issue.

27. Dodecahedron Book Report

Creative book report ideas think outside the box. In this case, it’s a ball! SO much information can be covered on the 12 panels , and it allows students to take a deep dive in a creative way.

28. Character Cards

Make trading cards (like baseball cards) for a few characters from the book. On the front side, draw the character. On the back side, make a list of their character traits and include a quote or two.

29. Book Report Booklets

This clever book report is made from ordinary paper bags. Stack the paper bags on top of each other, fold them in half, and staple the closed-off ends of the bags together. Students can write, draw, and decorate on the paper bag pages. They can also record information on writing or drawing paper and glue the paper onto the pages. The open ends of the bags can be used as pockets to insert photos, cut-outs, postcards, or other flat items that help them tell their story.

30. Letter to the Author

Write a letter to the author of the book. Tell them three things you really liked about the story. Ask three questions about the plot, characters, or anything else you’re curious about.

31. Book Report Charm Bracelet

What a “charming” way to write a book report! Each illustrated bracelet charm captures a character, an event in the plot, setting, or other detail.

32. Fact Sheet

Have students create a list of 10 facts that they learned from reading the book. Have them write the facts in complete sentences, and be sure that each fact is something that they didn’t know before they read the book.

33. Cereal Box TV Book Report

This book report project is a low-tech version of a television made from a cereal box and two paper towel rolls. Students create the viewing screen cut-out at the top, then insert a scroll of paper with writing and illustrations inside the box. When the cardboard roll is rotated, the story unfolds.

34. Be a Character Therapist

Therapists work to uncover their clients’ fears based on their words and actions. When we read books, we must learn to use a character’s actions and dialogue to infer their fears. Many plots revolve around a character’s fear and the work it takes to overcome that fear. Ask students to identify a character’s fear and find 8 to 10 scenes that prove this fear exists. Then have them write about ways the character overcame the fear (or didn’t) in the story. What might the character have done differently?

35. Mind Maps

Mind maps can be a great way to synthesize what students have learned from reading a book. Plus, there are so many ways to approach them. Begin by writing a central idea in the middle of the page. For example, general information, characters, plot, etc. Then branch out from the center with ideas, thoughts, and connections to material from the book.

36. Foldables

From Rainbows Within Reach , this clever idea would be a great introduction to writing book reports. Adapt the flap categories for students at different levels. Adjust the number of categories (or flaps) per the needs of your students.

37. Board games

This is a great project if you want your students to develop a little more insight into what they’re reading. Have them think about the elements of their favorite board games and how they can be adapted to fit this assignment. For more, here are step-by-step directions .

38. Comic strips

If you’re looking for creative book report ideas for students who like graphic novels, try comic strips. Include an illustrated cover with the title and author. The pages of the book should retell the story using dialogue and descriptions of the setting and characters. Of course, no comic book would be complete without copious illustrations and thought bubbles.

39. Timeline

Create a timeline using a long roll of butcher paper, a poster board, or index cards taped together. For each event on the timeline, write a brief description of what happens. Add pictures, clip art, word art, and symbols to make the timeline more lively and colorful.

40. Cereal Box

Recycle a cereal box and create a book report Wheaties-style. Decorate all sides of the box with information about the book’s characters, setting, plot, summary, etc.

41. Wanted Poster

Make a “wanted” poster for one of the book’s main characters. Indicate whether they are wanted dead or alive. Include a picture of the character and a description of what the character is “wanted” for, three examples of the character showing this trait, and a detailed account of where the character was last seen.

42. Movie Version

If the book your students have read has been made into a movie, have them write a report about how the versions are alike and different. If the book has not been made into a movie, have them write a report telling how they would make it into a movie, using specific details from the book.

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I remember my first book report. I was in Fourth Grade, and it was about the Nancy Drew mystery, “The Clue in the Crossword Cipher.” In our reports, we had to write a plot summary, describe the setting and key characters, and explain if we liked or disliked the book. Nancy Drew was my first introduction to chapter books and marked the beginning of a lifelong habit of reading for pleasure.

When I started homeschooling Motito, I was determined to make him write book reports. I subscribe to the idea that children who think about what they read become thoughtful readers. The more they read and write about what they read, the better they get at doing so, and the more they like doing them.

For my son’s first book report, I searched the Internet for a template or format that did not look daunting to someone writing his first report.  This 3rd Grade Book Report Form on the Northshore School District web site was exactly what I needed. He had finished six Geronimo Stilton books, so I asked him to choose any two to write his book reports on.

The 3rd grade book report template has two pages and asks the reader to fill in the usual details, i.e. the setting, main characters, and plot summary. I had my son compose a draft of the plot summary before writing the final draft on the template. As Motito could sometimes be too detail-oriented, we spent some time paring down his initial draft, eliminating minor plot points in order to make his final draft fit the space provided by the book report form. It ticked him off when he had to cross out whole sentences describing what he thought were important to the story. I assured him that he could write 1,000-word plot summaries when he’s older. Kidding aside, it was a useful exercise to teach Motito how to distill a story to its bare essentials and how the same practice can be applied in conversations. Sometimes, I explained, people would like him to go directly to the point instead of going off on a tangent, which he is wont to do.

The 3rd grade book report was a lot of fun to do, and I can’t wait to have Motito try more creative approaches to making his next book reports.

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Teaching Book Report Writing: Book Report Ideas and Formats (Grades 3-5)

Writing a response to literature, or a book report, is an essential part of connecting reading and writing for upper elementary students. It allows them to reflect on what they have read and dig deep into important fiction skills. These can include:

• Identifying author’s purpose
• Writing a fiction summary
• Selecting key events
• Finding themes
• Analyzing characters
• Comparing characters
• Tracking character changes
• Analyzing author’s craft
• Likes/Dislikes
• Writing a recommendation
• Reflecting on what they have learned from the story
• Making connections (text to self, text to text, text to world)

Book report writing also encourages students to articulate their opinions thoughtfully, using text evidence to back them up.

Book reports are so versatile, so there are tons of ways to keep them fun and fresh for your students.   

Below are 8 book report ideas for different formats: 

1. BACKPACK BOOK REPORT:

Backpack Book Reports are an engaging, hands-on twist on a classic book report! They are very easy to prep and make a great bulletin board display when completed. Each page focuses on an important element of book reports. These include: 

• Describe the Setting
• Analyze a Character
• Compare Character Perspectives
• The Author’s Craft
• Back Up Opinions
• Time to Reflect

2. BOOK REPORT TAB BOOKS:

These tab books really bring novels to life! Students re-create the cover of their novel on the front of their book report. Then, each of the 10 tabs represent an important fiction reading response skill.  The tabs include:

• Book Basics
• Character Analysis
• Compare & Contrast Characters
• Author’s Craft

They also come in full page option to maximize student writing space, or half page size to maximize wall space for a display.  

3. BOOK REPORT LAP BOOK:

These lap books are great in that you can have students 1.) completely design their own lap books, or 2.) provide them with more structured directions.  

• Lap Book Free-Writes: The teacher tells students what fiction elements they are responsible for reporting on, but does not tell them exactly how to present them. The teacher provides students tools like paper, envelopes, scissors, etc. and students can present the information however they would like.

• Structured Lab Book: With this option, the teacher can set clear expectations and provide a model for how to present each fiction element on their lap books.  

4. DIGITAL BOOK REPORT:

A digital book report is a great option for a few reasons. First, it rids the teacher of paperwork. Next, students can access their book report from anywhere with no chance of misplacing their work. Lastly, many students thrive in using a digital tool for writing. It allows them to type and move around ideas freely without worrying about needing to handwrite drafts over and over.  

5. BOOK REPORT TEMPLATES:

These book report templates are the same as the digital book report above, just in a printable PDF format. Students can fill in each template and staple them together with the included cover page. These are versatile in that if there’s a skill you haven’t yet covered, you can easily leave that page out until later into the school year and it won’t affect the finished book report product.

6. CEREAL BOX BOOK REPORT IDEAS:

Cereal boxes are a popular 3D way to have students present their book report since they are easily accessible for any student to get their hands on. Students cover their boxes with paper to create drawing and writing space.  

The front of the box is transformed into a type of cereal that is fitting for the novel they read.  For example, a student reporting on Carl Hiaasen’s “Hoot” might name their box “Hoot Loops”. Then, the back and sides of their box are filled with information on the book. 

Similar to the lap book options described above, it is up to the teacher in how much structure they want to provide in this activity. Students can follow a model of how to present each element of fiction, or come up with their own ways to present each element on their box. 

7. ONE PAGER:

Not every single book report we assign needs to take up tons of class time. A one-page book report option is an essential resource as it can be used as a quick, zero prep assessment tool. Although short, this type of report can still have students dig deep into reading comprehension.  

On the one pager that is pictured, students still use many important fiction skills. These include genre, setting, theme, characters, plot (key events from the beginning, middle and end), overall opinion, recommendation, what they learned, and their rating.  

8. PARAGRAPH WRITING WITH GUIDELINES:

If you are looking for a way to provide a lot of structure and clear expectations, you can give students a book report writing rubric for what their reports need to include from the very start. Students can also use graphic organizers that break down necessary points to include according to their rubric. Using a graphic organizer for prewriting is a great support for students in organizing their ideas before jumping into their drafts.    

No matter what book report format you go with, it is important that students know and understand what is expected of their writing content. Displaying a Book Report Bulletin Board is such a helpful way to provide students with steps to writing a book report as well as terms they will come across in their templates.

If you are looking for book report ideas for your students, check out the resources below:

• Book Report Tab Book
• Backpack Book Report
• Book Report Bulletin Board
• Book Reports Bundle

Looking for more fiction reading response ideas that focuses on one skill at a time? Check out this blog post: Engaging and Meaningful Fiction Reading Response for Elementary Students

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33 Free Book Report Forms and Templates for Kids

Published: April 11, 2019

Contributor: Annette Breedlove

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I loved writing book reports growing up. My kids, however, do not share the same sentiment. They love to read books and retell the stories to me, but they have a disconnect when it comes to putting it down on paper. That’s why I love using a free book report template to give them a little extra help. 

Fun Book Report Ideas

There are many different ways children can share about a book they read other than writing about it. Check out all of these fun ideas:

• Act it out. Young students and even older students may enjoy acting out a story that they read in lieu of writing about it. 
• Make a 3D diorama . This is a great way for students who like to work with their hands and create visuals.
• Draw it out on a poster . For young kids who don’t have strong writing skills yet, drawing out what they read is a great option.
• Make a comic book with a free comic book template we have included below. 
• Oral narration . Narrating back a brief summary of the book  they read is another alternative to writing a book report. You can see if your children comprehended what they read or at least got the main points of the story by asking them basic questions about the book.

Types of Book Reports

If you prefer using book reports, they come in a variety of types and styles. You can write plain-Jane ones or get a little more creative, like the comic strip option below for a different way to format a book report. Whichever you choose, having the option to use a book report template can be helpful for kids. 

While I enjoy book reports and see their value, I much prefer my kids enjoy reading a lot of books and sharing, over the finer points of proper form. So if we can use a simple book report template to keep them excited about reading and not dread the reports, I call that a win-win.

Mix it up with the different types of book reports that you assign to your children. Keep it fun and engaging and they will want to read more books and tell everyone about what they have read. 

Using Book Report Templates

As with anything we print out for school, I like to find cute printables with book report designs and age-appropriate graphics. This is especially for my middle school-aged daughter, who thinks some of the free worksheets I find are too childish.

Using a book report template for 3rd grade might look a little different than what I’d want to use for 7th grade. A pdf book report template for high school students definitely needs to be less kid-friendly and more informative.

There are simple book report templates for beginning writers and more advanced ones. The options are endless when it comes to choosing a book report template for your homeschool children.

Printable Book Report Forms

Whether you are looking for a short book report template or one for high school, book report templates will help students get their thoughts on paper. They will learn to organize their thoughts so that their finished book report project is a success!

Book report templates can encourage all the readers in your homeschool to crank out an organized, thorough book report that they are proud of! Once you select a free template, you can get started. Let your children choose one of their favorite books for their first report as it will help to keep them engaged.

How to Use a Book Report Template

When you are looking for the perfect book report template, keep in mind the age of your child. Some one-page forms are perfect for young children and beginning readers with boxes to draw, lines to write down main characters, setting, the plot, etc.

When you have a high school student needing to write a paper or a book report, you obviously need something more in-depth. A book report template can help them get their ideas on paper well enough to organize thoughts and personal opinions for an essay, or even a research paper. 

The key point of using worksheets for book reports is to have an easy way to get thoughts on paper. A book report template can help your student stay organized so they are able to draft a well-written paper. These types of graphic organizers make book reports a breeze!

What’s included in a book report?

• A good book report will consist of the book title, author’s name, main idea, main theme, plot points and important details.
• It will explain the narrative and setting, and cover the main elements of the story as well as describe important characters of the book.
• You’ll also want to include details on the time period, major conflicts and the book details, or rather a plot summary of the book.
• Don’t forget to include unusual facts and key elements that stand out. 

Character Description

Besides adding basic details about the key characters in the book, it’s a good idea to include character details. You will want to include details such as; appearance, interests, and list out some adjectives that describe characters on the book report form . 

Analyze what your character looks like so the reader of the book report gets a vivid description of the character. What color is their hair and skin? What is their clothing style like? Do they have a best friend or an animal that is constantly with them?

Is the character an animal? If so, what type of animal are they and what do they look like?

Character Development

Characters develop on in the story as you read about them. Make sure to make note of positive and negative character traits and how those change throughout the plot. Is there a hidden message or reason why the character is behaving the way that they are?

Make notes of how your character has changed and why you think they changed and the reasons for the actions that they took. You can take it a step further and explain how their actions either harmed or helped the story to move along.

Printable Book Report Templates and Forms

If you want a book report template quickly, simply scroll to the bottom of this post to download ours FREE.

DIY Book Report Kit {works with ANY book} This printable book report template is more like a graphic organizer , in my opinion. You can print several different template pages to organize different aspects of the book so you can create a great book report. 

Free Book Report Template for Elementary Students Get your 1st -4th graders writing book reports with ease with these pdf book report pages.

Book Review Templates This cute pack of 5 different book report template pages would be perfect for early learners who know how to write . 

Printable Book Report Form I like this simple book report template that’s perfect for a new reader. The free printable book report template is organized and will prompt your kids to be creative. 

Elementary Book Reports Made Easy An easy one-page pdf download of a book report worksheet that would be good for elementary students.

Printable Book Report Forms (Non-Fiction, Fiction, Biography, Mystery & Fable) You have lots of different options for book report templates. Whether or not you need a book report form for a biography, non-fiction resource , or even a fable, there are several  different pdf templates to choose from. There are also multiple book report poster forms for those kids who prefer to draw.

7 Different Versions of Book Report – If you are looking for different versions for different age levels or grades then these reports are worth reviewing.

Easy Book Report – This features an easy form for younger students as well as outline form for older students.

Book Report Templates for Younger Students

There are different styles of book report templates that you will want to focus on for younger students. A book report template that you use with your middle school aged child will be too difficult for beginning writers.

You will want to look for a book report format with dashed lines, boxes to draw a picture in, and more. 

My Book Report Worksheets These book report worksheets are suitable for children in kindergarten or first grade. 

Comic Strip Book Reports If you have a reluctant writer , or a comic book lover, these free printable comic strip book report templates will likely make a book report less dreaded!

Reading Logs and Bookmarks

Reading Log and Book Report Templates If you are on the hunt for cute reading log printables, these are perfect for elementary students. There are a few different templates that offer options to rate the book and write a review. Using a creative book report template like this might take the sting out of writing book reports for reluctant writers. 

Free Reading Log and Book Report Forms   My Joy-Filled Life has a 2-page book report template and a printable reading log that you can slip into your homeschool binder . 

Free Reading Logs, Bookmarks and Charts – Encourage your readers with fun and colorful bookmarks and charts that they can use to track their reading time as well as the books they have read. Free Instant Download included!

Book Report Template

Book reports don’t have to be boring or something that your children dread. They may be overwhelmed because it is a new thing that they have never done before and may need just a little guidance to get started.

Our FREE DIY Book Report template pack includes four pages of graphic organizers, question prompts, illustration boxes, and more. It is a great start to guiding your children on how to write a book report in a non-threatening way. 

You can download it for free in our subscriber library . 

In Conclusion

The body of the book report should include the title, the author of the book, characters, setting, major conflicts, direct quotes, and plot. The conclusion can include a personal opinion. Book reports are a fun way to develop critical thinking skills and teach students how to gather information to format into a writing assignment.

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Was finding a free book report template (or three) on your to-do list? If not, you might want to add it! Believe it or not, a printable book report template has a lot of uses, both at home and school, and for kids and adults!

Remember book reports? Even if you were a total bookworm, they could be tricky, right? You had to figure out exactly what to include and how to concisely convey that information. In fact, even if you always had your nose in a book, book reports were often dreaded, much like your school cafeteria’s meatloaf!

Well, I’m prepared to turn that “not meatloaf” dread into “it’s pizza day!” joy with the help of a free book report template . Yep, whether your child has been tasked with reading a book or you want to dive deeper into that book club novel, these free downloads can help. Trust me, this is not your traditional boring old 4th grade book report template!

Lined Printable Book Report Template

Okay, let’s start with the most obvious need for a free book report template —your child has been tasked with reading a book and compiling a report. Whether you’re in need of a high school, 2nd or 5th grade book report template, this first printable will likely do the trick. It’s straightforward without being too shallow and offers plenty of room for their thoughts on the book.

The benefit of having this book report template 3rd grade (or whatever grade) printable on-hand is that your child can review it before cracking open a book. This means he or she will know exactly what to look for while reading. Spoiler alert: It’s way easier to take notes while reading than to try to remember everything and then write it down after finishing.

Tip: If your child is going to be jotting down notes while reading, print out multiple copies of this 4th grade book report template . (Again, it works for just about any grade, even high school!). That way they can write as many notes as needed and then go back and refine and perfect their thoughts afterward.

Psst! Is your kid having trouble keeping track of his or her homework? Set them up for success by using a free homework chart printable .

Gray Printable Book Report Template

The second free book report template asks all the same questions as the first printable; however, it offers more space to talk about the symbolism and messaging of the book as well as additional space to list references and sources. That means it may be more suitable as a 5th grade book report template and up; in other words, for junior high through high school students vs. 2nd graders.

This 5th grade book report template (or whatever grade you think is suitable) doesn’t have to be only for school. If you want to encourage your child to expand their literary knowledge, you could assign this as home work (get it? 🙂 ). In other words, have your child read a book at home and complete this free book report template.

Tip: In fact, you could make it one of their chores! Add reading a book and completing a report to the  free printable chore chart for kids to keep your kid accountable. To motivate your child, consider letting him or her pick from a list of books and perhaps assign different point values based on the difficulty of the book they choose!

Block Printable Book Report Template

The last free book report template is in a block format and is fairly condensed. Remember how I said that these book report templates weren’t just for kids? Well, this is what I had in mind—you could use this printable as a way to keep either a book journal for your own personal growth or to organize your thoughts for a book club.

Yep, this concise one sheeter works as either a book report template 3rd grade printable or a grown up printable! In fact, if you’re hosting a book club, consider printing copies for everyone. It’ll help them keep in mind different things to look for while reading.

Do you have a little one who is nowhere near ready for a 4th grade book report template or a book in general? If your child is just learning to appreciate the ABCs, here are some educational printables and activities you may want to download:

• 3 ABC worksheets
• St. Patrick’s Day word search
• Christmas word search
• 7 back-to-school word searches
• Disney word search
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And while they won’t help with your child’s reading and writing skills, these preschool level activities are also educational and fun:

• Play money template
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Can you think of other unorthodox (outside of school) uses for these printable book report templates? Share your thoughts and feedback in the comments!

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Book reports are a great way for kids to recall what they’ve read, help with reading comprehension, and improve writing too. But not all kids enjoy filling out book report forms. Here are 26 creative, fun, and unique book report ideas . So if you are looking to make book reports more fun, you will love these clever  creative book report ideas for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students.  Which  book report projects  will you try first?

Book Report Ideas

Book Reports are a great tool for helping kids learn how to summarize what they’ve read in a complete and concise manner. It helps them look for details like setting, characters, plot, and more. Plus they learn to list supporting reasons for what they like or didn’t like about the book. But let’s be honest, book report forms can get tedious and downright boring for students. These fun  book report ideas allow kids to express creativity, plan their project, and work on visual presentations too. Use these  creative book report ideas with kindergartners, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, and grade 6 students.

Whether you are a parent working on improving your child’s reading skills, a classroom teacher getting ready for back to school, or a homeschooler – we’ve got a  book report project ideas for everyone!

Book project ideas

From dioramas to book jacket designs, book report t shirts to cereal box presentations, and posters to letters to authors – we have so many  book report ideas for 3rd grade ! These ideas are great for  book report ideas for 5th grade and elementary age students.

• Make a diorama – these still my children’s favorite
• Create a book jacket –  different than the original
• Kids will love making these book report t-shirts
• Present an oral book report – dress up as your favorite character
• Try creative cereal box book reports
• Make a poster – pretend your book is going to be made into a movie
• Write the author a letter – state why or why not you liked the book
• Illustrate and design a comic book
• Why not make a tasty book report ( love the cake book report)

Creative book report ideas

Check out the clever book report mobile, timeline idea, magazine ad, game board, book report project or even a book report crossword puzzle – there are so many unique  3rd grade book report ideas ! Pick a  4th grade book report ideas for the whole class to try or let everyone do their own unique projects based on their interests.

• Make a mobile – create your favorite scene
• Create a timeline – include the important topics
• Create a magazine ad for the book
• Make a board game
• Put together a Power Point Presentation
• Write a letter to a friend informing them why they should read the book
• Make a bookmark of your favorite chapter
• Make a crossword puzzle – let someone who’s read the book work the puzzle
• Make a memory game – use index card with vocabulary words
• Outline your favorite chapter

Book report project ideas

We have even more  creative book reports  from 4d trioramas to pizza book reports, book report flaps to lapbooks, sandwich book reports and more! Which ones of these 5th grade book report ideas  is your favorite?

• Kids will love making these 4D Trioramas
• Interview someone who lived in the time of the setting or has experienced the plot
• Book report flaps would be a fun way for kids to recall the book events in order
• Make a True or False quiz – have someone take the quiz who has read the book
• Make a lapbook – use these templates
• Create a Poem
• Reading Comprehension Bookmarks  (any book: fiction or non fiction)
• Pizza Book Report Idea
• Sandwich Book Report Idea

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Free Book Report Templates: Printable for Grades 3-5 Take a new spin on your book report assignment with our free book report template printables including a one-pager, choice board, and more! ... Search for: Grades Grades. All Grades K-5 All Grades 6-12 PreK 6th Grade Kindergarten 7th Grade 1st Grade 8th Grade 2nd Grade 9th Grade 3rd Grade 10th Grade 4th Grade 11th Grade 5th Grade 12th Grade ... Free 3rd Grade Book Report Template This free printable book report template is free to print but is for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the pdf file. This is no boring book report, and the kids are going to love completing it. This free book report can be used with students in second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade. ️FREE Printable Book Report Template pdf 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade Download and print this easy-to-use book report template for kids in grades 1-4. It has guided prompts and ruled lines to help students write a book report with title, author, rating, summary, and more. FREE Printable Book Report Worksheets and Template Form Book Report Worksheets. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler - you will love these no-prep book report templates for children in grade 3, grade 4, grade 5 and even grade 6 students. Children need to practice writing and summarizing the major parts of the book, and ensuring they understand what they are reading, but staring at a blank page isn't going to help your early reader ... How to Write a Book Report (+ Book Report Example) 2. Identify the main elements of the book. Scrutinize the book's primary components, including its main themes, characters, setting, and plot. These elements will form the basis of your report. 3. Formulate a thesis statement. Compose a thesis statement that encapsulates your personal perspective about the book. Outside-of-the-Box Book Report Ideas for 3rd Graders 7. Mint Tin Book Report. Using cards cut to fit inside a mint tin, have your students create a mint tin book report. They'll make a "cover" design for the outside of their tin and then illustrate a scene from the book for the "inside cover.". The other elements of the story can be written out on cards that fit inside the tin and be ... PDF Free Printable Book Report Book Title. Main Characters Main Events. Main Conflict and Resolution Story Symbolism and Message Important Reference Sources and Pages. REPORT Author. Story Setting . Created Date: 3/5/2021 12:43:13 PM ... Book Report Templates 3rd Grade Book Report Templates. Our third-grade book report template include expanded writing opportunities for your students to go into more detail. We've incresed the writing area for all sections of the report. It is suggested that you provide all three pages to your students and have them design an illustration for the cover page. How to Write a Book Report Students at every grade level can benefit from writing book reports, which sharpen critical reading skills. Here, we've aggregated sources to help you plan book report assignments and develop rubrics for written and oral book reports. You'll also find alternative book report assessment ideas that move beyond the traditional formats. 7 Amazing Book Report Ideas For Third-Grade Students First, they will take some notecards, and write information about their book on each one. Information ideas for their mobile…. Story elements (setting, characters, problem, solution) Facts and opinions. Main idea. Writing a summary. Character analysis. Sketches of significant or favorite scenes. Compare and contrast. 42 Creative Book Report Ideas for Every Grade and Subject 15. Watercolor Rainbow Book Report. This is great for biography research projects. Students cut out a photocopied image of their subject and glue it in the middle. Then, they draw lines from the image to the edges of the paper, like rays of sunshine, and fill in each section with information about the person. Book Report Template This teacher-made Nonfiction Reading Report Booklet invites kids to write in-depth reports on factual books. It includes 12 pages of reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary tasks to reinforce students' understanding. We also have a Fictional Books version, whereby getting your students to answer questions that revolve around the plot ... Book Report Examples and Outlines for Students The TeacherVision editorial team is comprised of teachers, experts, and content professionals dedicated to bringing you the most accurate and relevant information in the teaching space. View TeacherVision's profile. Assigning a book report? Print and share this set of book report elements, outlines, and examples with your students. A third grader's book report The 3rd grade book report template has two pages and asks the reader to fill in the usual details, i.e. the setting, main characters, and plot summary. I had my son compose a draft of the plot summary before writing the final draft on the template. As Motito could sometimes be too detail-oriented, we spent some time paring down his initial ... Teaching Book Report Writing: Book Report Ideas and Formats (Grades 3-5 Writing a response to literature, or a book report, is an essential part of connecting reading and writing for upper elementary students. It allows them to reflect on what they have read and dig deep into important fiction skills. These can include: Identifying author's purpose. Writing a fiction summary. Selecting key events. 33 Free Book Report Forms and Templates for Kids Elementary Book Reports Made Easy An easy one-page pdf download of a book report worksheet that would be good for elementary students. Printable Book Report Forms (Non-Fiction, Fiction, Biography, Mystery & Fable) You have lots of different options for book report templates. Whether or not you need a book report form for a biography, non ... 3 Free Printable Book Report Templates The second free book report template asks all the same questions as the first printable; however, it offers more space to talk about the symbolism and messaging of the book as well as additional space to list references and sources. That means it may be more suitable as a 5th grade book report template and up; in other words, for junior high through high school students vs. 2nd graders. 26 EPIC Book Report Ideas These ideas are great for book report ideas for 5th grade and elementary age students. Make a diorama - these still my children's favorite. Create a book jacket - different than the original. Kids will love making these book report t-shirts. Present an oral book report - dress up as your favorite character. Book Report Template For 3rd Grade Teaching Resources This Book Report Bundle #2 contains 8 of my best-selling book reports perfect for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th grade (at a $10 discount!). Each book report includes project description template with coordinating grading rubric. Most book report include sample photos of completed projects as well! 1. Board Game Book Report (students create a fun game!)2. 3rd Grade Book Reports Help Your 3rd Grader with Book Reports. Book reports can be a great way to get your child excited about reading. They can help your child improve his writing skills and reading comprehension. When your child writes a book report, he must break down and analyze a book's contents. This helps him develop his critical thinking skills. 3rd grade book report Download or preview 2 pages of PDF version of 3rd grade book report (DOC: 228.0 KB | PDF: 221.8 KB ) for free. 3rd grade book report, poster, presentation Somewhat difficult to understand or wasn't loud enough to hear. 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