Fiction Book Report Template

This is to be used as a guide to your report, complete the actual report on loose leaf paper or type it. Work that is incomplete or too short will not be accepted. A paragraph should be 4-5 sentences long.

Before Reading:

Prediction-What do you think will happen? What makes you think that?

Why did you choose this book? Explain.

During Reading:

You should be using several strategies at once. Describe, in detail, at least two of the reading strategies you used. (Examples: questioning, context clues, summarizing)

What is the character like? Describe him/her. Looks, attitude, ideas, etc. (one paragraph minimum)

Where is the story set? Use words the author uses to describe the setting. Be sure it is descriptive, paint a picture with your words. (one paragraph minimum)

Who changes in the story? Why do they change? Explain.

After Reading:

What is the author’s purpose for writing this book? Give evidence to back up what you are stating. (entertain, persuade, inform) Can be more than one. (one paragraph minimum)

What was your favorite part? Describe it. Why? Explain. (one paragraph minimum)

Who would you recommend this book to? Why?

What is a writing technique you would like to use in your own writing that you saw in this book? Give me an example and explain. Think character, setting, plot and dialogue. (For example-The author uses a lot of descriptive dialogue. One example is, “I told you not to run around in circles while your head is on fire,” his mom stated simply. I would like to use this style in my writing because the character is saying something crazy, but she is calm when she says it. I want to use this in my writing because I think it makes the character funny.)

Note-All reports should state title and author at top of report

NONFICTION: History Book Report Template

This template should be used for books that are based on history.

Why did you choose this book?

What time period is your book about? What are some details from the book that tell you that this book happened in the past? Name and describe with evidence at least 4.

Who or what is your book about?

What important events occur in the book? Describe 3-4 of them in detail, one paragraph for each event.

How did these important events change or make history? Explain. (two paragraphs minimum)

Put yourself in the time period. Imagine you are someone from back then. In a diary entry format, tell me about a day in your life. What is it like? Who are you? What do you do? How do you feel? What are your hopes and fears? Be creative!! (two paragraph minimum)

Note-All reports should state title and author at top of report

Biography

Who is the book about? List basic information about this person

What did this person do that made them noteworthy or important? Explain in detail. (one paragraph minimum)

What about this person interested you? Explain.

Name 2 character traits this person has and explain the reason why you think they have it. (one paragraph each) (ex. Courage, loyalty, bravery, respect, diligence)

If you could ask this person three deep thinking questions, what would they be? How do you think they would answer?

Who was their role model? Who did they look up to?

Do you think it is important to honor and remember this person? Explain. (two paragraph minimum)

Write a letter to President Obama requesting that the person’s birthday become a national holiday. Explain why this person is important. Tell what they accomplished and how their legacy should be remembered each year. (on a separate page, three paragraph minimum. Be sure it is in proper letter format) *if there is already a holiday, pretend there is not*Note-All reports should state title and author at top of report

Non-Fiction Science Book Report

Paragraphs 1-3—Summary The summary must tell about the book overall (the beginning, middle and the

end), not just one or a few sections. Who, what, when, where and why questions will have to be addressed. No opinions are given in the summary. The entire summary is no more than 15 sentences, but not less than 12.

Illustrations—Four to Five Two Illustrations must be neatly hand drawn. The remainder of illustrations is your choice. Cut outs from magazines, newspapers, or from the internet are okay.

Five Events from the story—Your Choice Describe five events from the story (identify and give details) Explain why the event from the story is significant from your point of view.

Your Recommendation Should someone else read this book? Why or why not? Make sure your

recommendation is explained and well defended.

***Check your grammar, spelling and make sure your book report is well organized so that the reader can clearly understand your book report.