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KS2 Book Review Template

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Age range: 7-11

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3 March 2023

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KS2 Children Book Review Template - this is the perfect way to enhance children’s literacy and comprehension skills as well as boost their reading terminology in a fun and engaging way!

This resource allows children to add elements such as title, author, rating, a description of the book, recommendation as well as their favourite parts.

As a Year 3/4 teacher, I have curated this resource with a strong knowledge of KS2 framework in mind.

Suitable for ages 7+.

If you would like this resource customised to suit your class’ needs, please do get in touch!

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Book review template – Free printable resources for KS1 & KS2

Think Fantastic Mr Fox is, well, fantastic? Wish Gangsta Granny could be retired? Help children express their views on fiction and non-fiction alike with these book review templates, worksheets and resources…

A book review is a great way for children to learn to communicate their thoughts and ideas about books they read. These book review template resources will help make students’ reviews the best they can possibly be.

You shouldn’t require children to write a book review every time they finish a book (this can be seen as punishing them for reading ). However, these templates will make it easy for children to write their review in a succinct and structured way.

Why not keep the book reviews in your classroom reading corner or library to help children choose a book based on their peers’ recommendations?

Free book review templates

How to write a book review, alternatives to writing book reviews.

Writing book reviews enables pupils to offer opinions based on first-hand experiences. This free download, most suitable for KS1, contains three separate book review templates to choose from.

Use these free ‘My Favourite Book’ review worksheets to encourage children to talk about and recommend their favourite book to others. At the same time they’ll be improving their language and writing skills.

With this adaptable resource you can choose how many worksheets you use. Use only the first page to create a brief overview of a book. Alternatively, extend the activity by looking at character descriptions and developing higher-order thinking.

Book review templates from Plazoom

Create a love of reading in your school by using this set of fantastic free book review templates from literacy resources website Plazoom.

There are three templates in all – suitable for KS1, LKS2 and UKS2. Use them to create a class or school collection of book reviews. This will encourage discussion about book choices and help pupils develop a love of reading.

Also included is a ‘Fantastic Reads!’ bookmark. Students can write on these and place them inside books on display in your classroom or school library. This will highlight books to pupils that are recommended by their peers and create a real buzz around reading in your school.

Reading comprehension worksheet pack

These reading comprehension worksheets from Oxford University Press help pupils to track the plot of whatever book they’re reading and take note of new vocabulary. They can also note down characters’ emotions, attributes and relationships.

Use the free worksheets to:

• create a ‘fact file’ of a book’s characters
• write a book review
• chart conflict in a story
• plus lots more

Five-word review

This five-word format is perfect for KS1 but you can also use it to encourage book cover creativity in KS2. 

One-page template

One for younger students, this nifty one-page review template asks children to fill in the key information, recap the plot and talk about what they liked and disliked. They can tick whether the reading difficulty was too easy, hard or just right.

Plus, they can draw the main character and say whether they would recommend the book to others.

Book report framework

On the other end of the scale, this seven-page PDF framework helps children go into greater detail with their review. It asks about things like setting, tone, who the protagonist is, and personal things like why the child chose this book.

It also asks questions like ‘How did the story make you feel?’. Would children read other books by this author?

For a handy and concise list of things to consider when writing a book review, check out this BookTrust post . In it, author Luisa Plaja offers her top tips for how to write a brilliant review of the latest book you read – whether you liked it or not.

• Offer more opportunities for peer-to-peer recommendations , including book talk sessions. These should be child-led and allow for spontaneous recommendations.
• Help your class to create their own book trailers – these are short, animated adverts designed to encourage people to read a certain book.
• Write book reviews but give them a purpose by publishing them in your school newsletter , or similar.
• Try filming each other giving book reviews and share them with other classes in school.
• Make a ‘Book Talk’ wall in your classroom and add pictures of authors, ‘wow’ words and reviews so that anyone who’s stuck for what to read next can easily find some ideas.

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Create a love of reading in your school by using this set of fantastic book reviews.

There are three printable book review templates for kids provided, suitable for KS1 (A) LKS2 (B) and UKS2 (C), all of which could be used to create a class or school collection of book reviews to encourage discussion about book choices and develop a love of reading.

Also included is a ‘Fantastic Reads!’ bookmark, designed to be written and placed inside books displayed in the class or school library. This will highlight books to pupils that are recommended by their peers and create a real buzz around reading in your school.

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Space for star rating, an illustration, short synopsis and review.

What should I include in a book review?

Provide a summary of the most important events and characters, but be careful not to give too much away! Let the reader know what genre the book would fall under. It could be more than one. Opportunities to hit National Curriculum objectives. Give your opinion on the story and remember to explain your viewpoint. Recommend the story to a particular audience. Is it for thrill-seekers? Lovers of history? Is it a page turning mystery for budding detectives? Mention similar books that might mean somebody would like this one too. Draw an illustration to show a character, setting, important object or even your own front cover design.

Would make a nice display for children to share their favourite books.

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Book Review Frame for kids – Great Reading & Writing Activity

Book reading and book review writing are very important. Sparkle your child imagination by encouraging them to read books. As said by  Margaret Fuller , “ Today a reader, tomorrow a leader ”. Reading books have several merits. It not only improves the child ability to focus and concentrate but also broaden their horizons. Help your kids excel in comprehension skills with this book review template for KS2 kids.

Discussing the book the child just finished will ignite critical thinking habits. The best way to do this could be to ask them to fill in a book review template after finishing the book. Engaging kids in classroom activities that involve reading books will also develop lateral thinking in them. Book report writing is the best way to achieve this.

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How to use this book review template?

When your child finishes a book, have them fill out this template. This template activity will help kids in enhancing memory. This book review template includes the following questions:

What was the title of the book?

Who was the author of the book?

Did you like the book?

Would you recommend the book? Why?

What was your favourite part?

What was the book about?

Draw a scene from the book.

Download this book review template for your KS1, KS2 and KS3 kids.

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