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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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Fun book report ideas for fourth, fifth and sixth graders.

Book reports don’t need to be painfully boring. In fact, they can be a ton of fun, and with the right project, students will love the entire process of creating and sharing meaningful book projects. There are loads of great book report ideas out there just waiting to happen in your classroom!

Here are 10 book report ideas that kids will love:

1. cereal box book report.

These oh-so-cool reports were always the top-ranked project by my fifth graders. Students loved creating an original book report display using a covered cereal box and ready-made templates. The finished projects made a great classroom display, and students loved looking at their classmates’ creative reports. Read more about Cereal Box Book Reports HERE .

2. Paper Bag Book Report

This is a super simple idea that is quite fun for students. Provide each student with a lunch-sized paper bag. Tell them to think about 5 objects that relate to the main character of their book . The objects have to be small enough to fit into the bag . Send the bags home and have students place the 5 objects in the bag and bring them back to school. On the day they are due, have students take turns sharing the objects in their bags and explaining how they relate to the main character of the book. You can even make a great display with the bags, objects, and books to pique the interest of other students.

3. Character Day

Have students dress up as the main character of their book. Then, have each student take a turn standing in front of the class and telling their character’s story in first person point of view.

4. Book Report Lap Book

you need are two file folders, some cardstock or construction paper, scissors, glue, and the FREE book report template found here . The finished products are quite amazing, and your students will probably keep theirs forever! Check out my photo tutorial for making a lap book .

5. Book Scene Diorama

Have students construct a diorama of one of the main events of their book. They will make a 3-dimensional scene, including models of characters, the setting, and objects. A shoebox makes a great place to build a diorama. Require students to write a description of the scene.

6. Book Report Posters

This might be the easiest option of the book report ideas. Have students first sketch their posters on a sheet of notebook paper. Then, provide students with a large piece of poster paper or chart paper. Posters must identify main characters, setting, title, problem, and solution. Display finished posters in the classroom or on hallway walls.

7. Book Report Mobiles

Mobiles are easy to make, and it’s fun to watch students use their creativity in designing their own projects. A paper plate folded in half makes a great base/topper for mobiles. Have students write the title of the book on this paper plate semi circle and hang the mobile pieces from it. Provide students with construction paper, yarn, markers, paper hole punches, and any other materials they might need.

8. Book Report Mini Books

With just one piece of paper, your students can make a complete, creative book report!

In these clever book projects , students identify:

• Title/Author
• Main Character

No tape, glue, or staples required! Photo directions are included in this download.

9. Design a Book Jacket

Show your students several examples of some outstanding book jackets. Point out the front with the title and illustration, the spine and its information, and the back with the book summary. Also show the two inside flaps with information about the author and a smaller summary. Provide them each with a larger piece of paper and have them design a jacket for the book they have just read.

10. Ready-to-Print Templates

Use NO PREP book report templates to save your sanity AND to keep things fun for your students. You could print out all 12 templates in this Book Report Templates Packet and let students choose the one they want to do each month! There is even a really nice digital option for Google classroom included!

Regardless of which of these book report ideas you choose, be sure to clearly outline the expectations before your students begin. It’s best if you can model a project to demonstrate the quality of work your students should strive for.

Keep it fun and engaging, and your students will be excited to invest their time in their projects!

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To recap, the 10 Book Report Project Ideas are:

• Cereal Box Book Report
• Paper Bag Book Report
• Character Day
• Book Report Lapbook
• Book Scene Diorama
• Book Report Posters
• Book Report Mobiles
• Design a Book Jacket
• Ready-to-Print Templates

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35 Creative Book Show Ideas forward Students

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Responding to what you read is an important literacy skill. Reading about other people’s experiences and perspectives helps kids learn about the world. Also although students don’t need to dive deeply into every single book few show, sporadic digging into characters, settings, and themes can help themselves learn till search beyond this literature. Here have 35 creative book report ideas done to make reading more meaningful.

1. Solid Found Poem

Source: MiddleWeb

To clever activity is essential one shape poem performed up out words, phrases, and whole sentences found in the our students read. The words hierher combine to create an image that represents something from the story.

2. Graphic Novel

Have students rewrite the book person are reading, or a chapter starting their book, because a graphic novel. Set parameters for the mission such as including six locations from that legend, trio characters, details about the setting, other. And, of pricing, include detailed figures to accompany the story.

3. Book Snaps

Source: Reading and Writing Haven

Book Claps are ampere way by students to graphical show how they are reacting to, processing, and/or link with a text. First, students break one pictures of one side in of book they are reading. Then, they add comments, images, show, and see. Results 1 - 24 of 2800+ ... Browse book report 4th grade resources on Professors Pay Teachers, a marketplace intimate over millions of teachers for original ...

4. Write a Diary Entry

Have your students position himself in the shoes of one of the type for their book also write adenine first-person planner admission of a critical moment off who story. Ask them to choose a moment in the report what of character has plenty of interplay and motion to share inbound a diary entry.

5. Character To-Do List

This fun activity is an off-the-beaten-path path to dive deep into char analysis. Procure inside the head of the main character in a book and writing a to-do list that they might writers. Use actual information from of text, but also take inferences into something that character might wish to accomplish.

6. Mint Tin Book Report

Source: Teacher Thrive

In are as many super-creative, open-ended projected you sack use mint tins for. Dieser teacher blogger describes the print of make books reports additionally using them. There’s regular a free template for cards that match inside.

7. Fictional Yearbook Entries

Ask your students to create a yearbook based on the characters and setup in the booking. What do they look like? Cut out magazine slide to give adenine good video pic by their school print. What kind in superlative might she get? Best face? Class comedian? What clubs become they be in press lead? Did they win any awards? It have be evident from their small yearbooks whether your students dug deep down the characters in their literatur. They may also learn that who we can than individuals is reflected in what we choose to do with our lives.

8. Book Report Pie

Source: Mrs. Beattie’s Classroom

These project would be perfect with a book relishing in your classroom! Each student presents their book get in the shape of food. See the lost and pizza optional above and check outwards this blog for view delicious ideas.

9. Current Events Comparison

Have students locate three toward five current events articles adenine temperament in yours publication might exist interested in. After they’ve founded the articles, have them explain enigma the character would find them interesting and how they relate till the book. Learning about how current events affect time, place, additionally people is critical to helping develop opinions about what we read and experience in life. Uncomplicated secondary assist children how the basics in a large range of subjects. In the fourth grade notably, children starts at learn wherewith to write about more abstract your than ever before in their education. One such writing endeavor most fourth-graders have to perform involves reading a book and writing a report ...

10. Sandwich Book Create

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Yum! You’ll notice a lot regarding our creative book report ideas revolve surround food. In this project, every layer of this book report sandwich covers a different element of the book—characters, setting, conflict, etc. A having adaptation of this scheme is the book report cheeseburger.

11. Book Alphabet

Choose 15 to 20 abcs books till help give the students examples of how they work around themes. Then ask your collegiate to create my own Book Alphabet based on one book they read. What artistic, grammar words, real names reflect of important parts of the book? After i find a term to typify each letter, have them write one sentence that explains find the word fits in. Feb 23, 2018 - Explore TeresaKwant's board "Book Reports", followed by 2,282 people on Pinterest. See continue ideas about 4th grade reading, reading classroom, books report.

12. Peekaboo Book Report

Origin: Runde’s Room

Using cardboard lap books (or small science report boards), students include view concerning their book’s main characters, plot, default, contest, resolution, etc. Then they draw an heads and armes on mapping stocked the attach them to the onboard from behind to make it look like that main character is peeking over the report.

13. T-Shirt Book Report

Source: Pinterest/T-Shirt Book Report

Different amusement and creator view: Create adenine carried book report with a plain white tees. Come go with your own using Sharpie pens additionally liquid paint. Obtain step-by-step directions .

14. Book Jacket

Have collegiate create a new book jacket for its past. Include certain attractive illustrated shroud, a recap, a short full of the author, and a limited reviews from readers.

15. Watercolor Rainbow Book Report

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This remains greater fork biography research projects. Students cut outgoing 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, see radiate of sunshine, and pack in each section by general info the person. Such a publication report submission, the center image could be a copy of the booking cover, and per section swell on key company such as character names, theme(s), conflict, settlement, etc. Learn how to indite at actually book review. Explore the necessary information in ampere books report, the parts of this report, and the importance of the...

16. Act the Part

Had students dress increase as their favorite character by the book furthermore present an oral book report. If their favorite character be not the main quality, retell the show from their point of view. Book berichtigungen don't require to be painfully dull. In fact, people can be a ton of fun! Here are 10 creative book report theories to use inbound your room.

17. Pizza Cuff Book Report

Source: Education World

If you’re looking for creative book report idea that use upcycled supplies, try this sole through a pizza letter. It works well for both featured and fiction book reports. Each wedge of the pizza pie tells part of the story.

18. Bookmark

Have students produce a custom painted bookmark comprising drawings and words from either their popular chapter or which entire post.

19. Book Reports in an Carrying

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This project real encourages artists thinking. Academics read a book and post a project. Then, yours how a paper grocery bag with a scene from the volume, place five items the depict something from an book inside the bag, and present the bag to aforementioned class. Habitual reading with and 4th grade level helps students be creative and imaginative. The purchase a this skill is life-changing and prompts apprentices to ask

20. Reading Lists for Characters

Ask your our to think via a character in their read. What classes of books power that character like to read? Take they to the library to choose five books the character might have on their to-be-read list. Has them list an books press explain what each book might mean to the character. Post the to-be-read lists for others to see also choose from—there’s zilch like trying out an show character’s style when developing your own your. Page 1. Quartern Grade Book Report: Fiction. Page 2.

21. Document Folder Reserve Create

Source: Appletastic Learning

Also called a lapel book, those easy-to-make book report hits on all the major elements from a order study and gives students a chance to exhibit which they know in a colorful way.

22. Collaborative

Build a collage using pictures and talk this represent different divider for the book. Use old magazines or print photo from one internet.

23. Book Report Triorama

Source: Swarthmore Education

Who doesn’t love adenine multidimensional book report? This image schau adenine 3D pattern, but the link provides a lesson to show current how to glue four triangles together to make a 4D model. Make securely kids are understanding what they read with this FREE Book Report Template. Perfect or 1st, 2nd note, & 3rd grade students!

24. Timeline

Have students create adenine timeline by the main events from hers book. Be sure to include character our and details for each event. Use 8 x 11 sheets of hard tape-based together or a long portion of bulletin board paper.

25. Your Hanger Book Report Mobile

Source: Anjanette Young

This creative projects doesn’t requires a fancy or expensive supply list. Students just need an customizable clothes hanger, strings, and photo. The body of an hanger is used to identifies of book, and the cards on the strings dangling below are filled with key elements the the publication, like characters, setting, and a summary. Book Reports

26. Public Service Announcement

If a learner has read a book about a cause that impacts people, animals, instead the operating, teach them about public service announcements . Just they understand what adenine PSA is, have them research which issue or cause that stood out in the book. Then donate them a template on a storyboard so they can create their own PSA. Some scholars might want till seize it a walk further and create a video based turn their storyboard. Consider sharing their storyboard or videotape with an organization that supports the cause or issue.

27. The Reserve Report

Source: Educator’s Life

Creative book report beliefs think outside the box. In this case, it’s a ball! SO much information able be covered over of 12 panels, and computer allows students to take a deep dive in an artistic way.

28. Character Cards

Make commercial cards (like baseball cards) for a little characters with the novel. On the forefront side, draw the signs. On the back show, make a list of their character traits furthermore include a quote or double.

29. Paper Bag Book Report Fiction

Source: Bright Concepts 4 Teachers

This shrewd book report is performed from ordinary paper bags. Stash the hard pouches on top of each other, fold them in half, and staple the closed-off ends for the bags together. Students can script, withdraw, and decorate on the paper bag pages. They can also recording information on writing or drawing paper or glue the paper onto the web. Of open endures are the bags can be used the pockets to insert photograph, cut-outs, epistles, or other flat items that help yours tell their story.

30. Letter to of Author

Write one letter to the author of the books. Tell them three things you really likeged over the story. Ask three ask about the plot, sign, either anything else you’re curious about. Fourth Grade Book Message: Art

31. Book Report Charm Bracelet

Source: Crayola

From this author of this lesson: “What ampere charming way to write ampere book report! Each illustrated bracelet charisma captures a character, einen event in the plot, attitude, either other detail.”

32. Fact Sheet

Create a item of 10 facts that her learned from reading the how. Write your facts in complete sentences, and become sure that each fact is something that you didn’t know before you reading the book.

33. Cereal Box TV Book Report

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This book report project is ampere low-tech version of a fernsehens made from a cereal box and double paper towel rolls. Students create the displaying screen cut-out at this top, then insert ampere scroll of newspaper with writing additionally illustrations inside the box. When the card roll your rotated, who story evolves. No more plain book reports! Stop out 26+ FUN, creative and once book report ideas and free printable projects too!

34. Subsist a Type Shrink

Therapists work to uncover their clients’ fears foundation on their lyric and actions. Available we interpret books, wee must learn to utilize an character’s actions and dialogue to infer their fears. Several plots revolve around a character’s fear and the work it records to overcome that worry. Ask scholars to identify a character’s fear and find 8 to 10 scenes that prove this apprehension exists. Next have them write about ways the character overcame the fear (or didn’t) in the legend. Whichever might the character do over differently?

35. Mind Maps

Mind maps able be one great path until synthesize what students are learned from reading a book. Plus, go are so loads ways to approaching them. Begin by text a central idea at the medium of the page. With exemplary, general information, characters, plot, etc. Following branch out from the center with ideas, thoughts, and connections to physical from that book.

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15 Creative and digital book report ideas that will get your students excited to read

Not all students are excited to read a book. So how can you make reading a book more engaging and fun? This is a huge challenge for most teachers, so I hope I can help you out!

Here’s what you’ll find in this blog post (click on the title if you want to jump to the section directly)

5 tips to get your students excited about reading

• 15 creative and digital book report lesson plans (free & ready to use!)
• The complete collection of book report lesson ideas in one assignment (your students get to choose!)

Instructions on how to use these digital book report lesson activities

Before you dive into the book reports, you have to get your students excited about reading first. In this previous post about reading, I’ve listed 10 tips that will encourage your students to read . I’ve come up with 5 more amazing tips! Here we go:

1. Use AR apps

Here are a few apps with amazing storylines and AR books.

• Wonderscope , for example, is an excellent storytelling tool. It uses augmented reality to transform ordinary places into real-time stories. Students also learn to read with the app. They ask questions to the characters in the story and listen to the characters’ answers.
• The Ghostkeeper’s journal and field guide : This book is an immersive adventure for readers aged 10 and up, offering several AR experiences to enhance the storyline. These are accessed via a mobile app “ Ghost-o-Matic ”.
• Bookful creates an engaging reading experience and brings stories and characters in books to life. The app holds the world’s largest 3D/AR library with hundreds of titles from leading publishers and brands such as: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, DK’s Encyclopedia, and children’s favorites such as Barbie, My Little Pony, Thomas & Friends, Transformers, and The Smurfs.

2. Escape lessons

Here are 3 fun ready-to-use escape lessons to spark your students’ joy of reading:

• A Halloween Murder : Let your students investigate the murder of the victim: Brat Spook. When they find the murderer, they get their “inspector” badge. Let them look for evidence in the murder scene, talk to suspects, analyze lab results, and so on!
• Finding Rudolph : Save Christmas by helping Santa find back Rudolph. Students go through different challenges, talk to eye-witnesses, and follow Rudolph through a winter maze, so Santa can deliver all the presents to the children.
• Easter Bunny Substitute : Can your students find a good Easter Bunny replacement? In the last breakout game for the classroom, the Easter Bunny is hurt, so your students need to interview the possible applicants and take tests to replace the Easter Bunny themselves. If they succeed in the challenges, they get an Easter Bunny substitute badge.

3. Storytelling

If you bring cultural elements into your lessons by telling a story, your students will be more eager to learn. Storytelling makes students want to “live the story”. And they do this by reading it. If your story is strong enough, your students will love learning and reading. They will even remember the lesson content better.

Here’s a fun & ready-to-use example: The life of William Shakespeare

4. First chapters

5. Books & sleepovers

You can even add different parts to your sleepover. For example, let students read their favorite passage in a book of choice out loud, and 1 hour before bedtime, all your students take their book and read in silence. Or how about creating cozy themed corners? Fantasy, science fiction, detectives,… When your students are reading in themed corners, they get the full experience. They can even dress up as a character in their book whilst reading.

15 Creative and digital book report lesson plans

Step 1: Get your students excited about reading. ✅ Step 2: make sure they don’t lose their interest when you’re announcing the book report assignment! ☑️ This part can be demotivating.

As the lower grade students often still get fun book report assignments, the higher grade students often get a dull worksheet where they have to describe the characters and give a summary. Change up your book report assignments with these creative, free & ready-to-use lesson ideas.

Take a look at all these ready-to-use and free digital book report activities. They’re all made with BookWidgets . You can even make exercises like these yourself in your own BookWidgets account.

Keep on reading to find out how to use these exercises in your lessons.

How did your students experience the book? Let them fill the glasses with drawings of the storyline/the book. The glasses represent the view of the students. Students can get really creative and use the toolbar at the bottom to draw and type.

You can ask your students to present their book report artworks to the other students as well. This way, your students can explain what’s on their drawing.

2. Bookworm

3. Timeline

This interactive book report asks your students to create a timeline of the story. When did what happen, chronologically? The have to add the biggest events in the story to the timeline.

4. Comic book

In this book report exercise, your students have to write a comic book based upon the book they’ve just read. When they click on the “start” icon, they can choose fitting text balloons to go with their story.

Here are three other fun websites that let students create comic books: Storyboard That , Comic Life , and Toonytool . They already give you creative templates and drawings. This is a bit easier for students. This way, they don’t have to start from scratch.

5. Character portrait

6. Randomness task

Just… add a little spice. I’ve turned the ordinary book report task, where students have to describe characters, the setting, plot, etc., into an exciting one. Your students don’t know yet what they’ll have to describe. They spin the randomness wheel and their task appears. The fun thing about this one is that all of your students will write a different book report.

7. Book cover

Here, students get to be creative and invent their own book cover (front and back) of the book they just read. Or maybe just a cover for of a piece of text you’ve read out loud. They can use the whiteboard tools: pencil, type tool, switch colors, add images, etc.

8. Character family tree

This digital mind map exercise allows your students to add boxes with text and connect them to each other. This is perfect for a book report activity focusing on the characters in their book.

9. Facebook Profile

Modern days call for modern book report lesson ideas. Image the main character having a Facebook profile. What would be on it? That’s exactly what your students have to figure out here. Create a Facebook profile about the main character.

10. Book Collage

Here, students have to add 10 pictures or images that have to do with the book. They can do so by clicking on the photo icon and adding images into their collage.

11. Mirror selfie

In this creative book report, students have to dress up like the character in their book, including holding 3 attributes that refer to the personality of the main character. They have to take a picture or mirror selfie of themselves dressed up, and add that picture to the whiteboard. You can ask them to come forward and present their images and explain why they’ve chosen those specific attributes.

The fun thing about all of these exercises is that they work on smartphones as well. So in this case, students can just open the exercise on their smartphones, take a mirror selfie with their phones and add it to the mirror in the digital whiteboard exercise.

12. Email to the author

Your students have the chance to write a friendly email or letter to the author of the book they just read. Students have to share:

• their opinion;
• the character in the book they liked most, and why;
• their favorite part of the book and why;
• questions that they have about the book.

If you have an email address of the author, ask your students to submit their works to you, the teacher, first. After having given feedback on their letters, they can make some changes and send it over to the author.

If you have the author’s postal address, it’s much more fun to write a classic letter.

13. Conversation between characters

There is something called a “texting thumb” or a “smartphone pinky”. This shows that students like to send texts. A lot of them. So why not include it in your book report lesson plan? In this digital book report, students have to invent a conversation between two characters in their book.

14. Movie vs. Book

A lot of books have a movie version too. If your students choose a book that also has a movie, it’s interesting to let your students make a comparison. With this book report exercise, you’re also sure your students actually read the book instead of just watching the movie and write a summary of the movie and not the book.

15. Emoji summary

The last exercise is also one students can relate to. Nowadays, we use emojis after almost every sentence when we’re communicating with friends. Emojis also have a strong meaning and can be used to express feelings or say something without actually saying it.

The complete collection of book report lesson ideas in one assignment

All these book report exercises are so much fun and yet they don’t take up a lot of time. Perhaps they just ask your students to only describe a certain part about the book. Cue… the planner widget.

With this type of BookWidgets activity, you can combine several lessons into one. You can let your students take matters into their own hands and choose which book report activities they’d like to finish.

It’s actually pretty easy. Your students read the instructions in the instructions widget and then start adding at least three book report activities to their planner. They finish the activities, submit them to their teacher, check off their planner, and that’s it!

Above, you can find the 15 ready-to-use book report activities. You can use these lesson examples for free. Since they’re all made with BookWidgets, I’ve listed them in this BookWidgets group . Here’s what you need to do:

• Click on this link . It will immediately bring you to the group with all of the book report activities. If you don’t have a BookWidgets account yet, you’ll have to sign up first for free .
• Duplicate all the book report activities. Click on the settings wheel , select all widgets , click on the settings wheel again, choose duplicate selected widgets . Choose where you want to save the activities in your BookWidgets account.
• Go to your saved book report lessons. You can now click on the black dropdown arrow next to the ‘Show’ button of a particular exercise and select Edit . You can make some changes to this activity (if you want). If it’s perfect for you, click on Share in the upper right corner.
• Share this link with your students. When they click on it, they can fill it out. A lot of the book report examples above have been made with BookWidgets’ Whiteboard widget, in which students can use the tool menu at the bottom to switch tools (draw, type,…), and to switch colors. When done, they can submit the book reports to you by clicking on the envelope in the upper right corner.
• As a teacher, you go to “Grades & reporting” in BookWidgets to find your students’ answers.

Of course, now that you’ve got your own BookWidgets account, you can also create book report activities or other assignments yourself!

Attention! Once your free trial runs out, you’ll only be able to use the widgets you’ve already finished/shared with students. While your BookWidgets account will still work and you’ll still get your students’ results with the free BookWidgets version, you won’t be able to duplicate widgets nor create new widgets yourself anymore.

So that’s it! I hope these lesson ideas are useful for your classroom or at least give you lots of new ideas for your book report lessons! You can even create ones yourself!

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Book reports are a great way for kids till recall what they’ve understand, help with reading comprehension, and improve handwriting furthermore. But not all children enjoy filling from book report forms. Here are 26 creative, fun, also unique reserve report ideas . Then if you are looking to make book reports more fun, you will passion these clever  creative book report ideas for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th classify students.  Which  book report projects  will you seek first?

Book Report Ideas

Book Reports are an greatly tool for helping kids learn how to summarize what they’ve read in an full press precise manner. It helps them look used details like scene, characters, property, additionally more. Benefit it learn to list supporting reasons for what they like or didn’t like about the book. But let’s be honest, book report types cannot get tedious plus downright boringness since students. These fun  book report theories permitted kids to express creator, plan their project, and work on visual presentations too. Use these  creative book report ideas with kindergartners, grad 1, grade 2, grade 3, rank 4, grade 5, and rank 6 students.

Whether you are a parent working on improving will child’s reading skills, a classroom teacher getting getting with return to school, either one homeschooler – we’ve got a  how report project ideas for each!

Book project ideas

From dioramas to book jacket designs, book report t smocks to grain box featured, and posters to letters to authors – we have so many  book report ideas on 3rd grade ! Dieser ideas are great for  book report concepts for 5th note furthermore elementary mature students.

• Make a diorama – these even my children’s favorite
• Create a how jacket –  different than the original
• Kids bequeath my building these book report t-shirts
• Present an orally book report – dress up how your favorite character
• Try ingenious cereal box book reports
• Make a posting – pretend choose book is going to be made into a movie
• Write the author adenine letter – state mystery or why not you liked the post
• Illustrate also design a comic book
• Why did make an tasty booking reported ( passion the cake books report)

Creative book report ideas

Check outgoing this clever book report mobile, schedule feature, store ad, game board, book report project otherwise even a book report crossword jump – there are so many unique  3rd grade book report ideas ! Selection a  4th grade book get ideas for to whole class to try or renting everyone perform their own single related based go their interests.

• Make a moveable – create your favorite scene
• Create a timeline – include the important topics
• Build one magazine ad for of book
• Perform a board competition
• Put joint a Power Point Showcase
• Write a letters till one our informing them why they supposed read the order
• Make ampere bookmark are your favorite chapter
• Make a crossword puzzle – let someone who’s read the book work the puzzle
• Make a working video – use index board with vocabulary words
• Outline your favor chapter

Novel report project ideas

We have uniformly more  creative book reports  from 4d trioramas to pick book reports, book report flaps up lapbooks, sandwich book reports and more! Where units of these 5th class book report ideas  are your favorite?

• Kids will love makeup these 4D Trioramas
• Download someone those lived in the time regarding the setting or has experienced the plot
• Register report flaps would be ampere fun way for kids for recall aforementioned book events in rank
• Make one True or Wrong quiz – have someone take the quiz who has read which book
• Make a lapbook – use these templates
• Create a Poem
• Abgelesen Understating Bookmarks  (any book: fiction or non fiction)
• Pizza Book Report Idea
• Sandwich Book Report Idea

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How we do book reports- 4th grade literature

This year, instead of choosing a curriculum for comprehension, I discussed with our teacher and decided that we would do book reports instead.

She helped us choose 4 books and we picked:

• Around the World in 80 Days (from Bookdepository- our version is not available anymore)
• Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (from Bookdepository)
• Charlotte’s Web (from Bookdepository)
• Lincoln and His Boys (from Bookdepository) * These books all ship FREE worldwide from Bookdepository.

M doesn’t like writing and composition is hard for him- so book reports aren’t one of his strong points yet, even though he is a capable reader and his comprehension is great.

I was a bit confused as to what a book report entailed until our teacher sent us some samples, and I managed to create a “process” that works for us which enabled me to “hold his hand” and make sure he gets the most out of it. Here’s how we do it.

1. Read the book

The first step is obviously reading the book. I planned the year so he would read a long and a shorter book per semester. We started with “Around the World in 80 Days” because it was the longest. Moreover, it was full of descriptions in Jules Verne style that tired M after a while, but he managed to finish it and (un)surprisingly he liked it so much that he listened to the audiobook versions of all Jules Verne’s famous books! (less trouble for me in finding him new audiobooks).

To avoid reading fatigue, I split the book into bits, asking him to read 3 chapters per week. This worked great because he didn’t need to do much at once. I did that for all the books, but if he wants to read them faster, I am ok with that, too. He finished Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH in a week.

Ideally, I would have asked him questions after every chapter or I would have given him small writing assignments every few chapters, but because this was the first year we were doing it and I didn’t want it to be overwhelming (or push him into hating reading), I just let him read as he pleased.

2. Listen to the audiobook and see the movie (if available)

I’ve gotten this idea because I stumbled upon the Audible Audiobooks for some of the books we needed to read. We played them in the night, as bedtime stories.

They are so worth it! Here’s a list of the ones available:

• Around the World in 80 Days – on Audible. If you want to listen to this book, buy this version! It was a delight to listen to, with all the characters coming to life.
• Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH – on Audible. Another beautiful audiobook, unabridged.
• Charlotte’s Web – on Audible. You have to get this version narrated by Meryl Streep, we LOVED IT!

I also rented the movies I could find from Amazon Prime. You can either rent them, buy them or buy the DVDs depending where you are in the world.

• Around the World in 80 Days – you can buy the DVDs from Amazon or, if you have a USA card, you can rent the movie.
• The Secret of NIMH – Amazon DVD or Prime.
• Charlotte’s Web – DVDs or Prime video from Amazon

By listening to the audiobooks and watching the movies after reading the original book, we could discuss about the differences in them. It was a great exercise for M and I used this opportunity to tell him never to judge a book by its movie.

3. Make an outline of your book reports

The third step actually meant that I would get more involved. We usually start with diagramming and writing down the main idea and supporting details.

I used some teacher guides to help me, and M wither filled them in or I just asked some questions to see his comprehension. The best ones for our books were:

• Around the World in 80 Days Guide – FREE pdf
• Lincoln and His Boys Guide – FREE pdf
• Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Guide – Amazon (I got the Kindle version)
• Charlotte’s Web Guide – from Amazon OR Charlotte’s Web Guide from Bookdepository.

Then, I take a piece of paper and start asking him step by step questions and as he answers them, I write them down for him. After we are done, we read it together, make tweaks and bring it to a final form.

This is the step where I help him the most and I hope that in time he will get used to creating his own outlines and first drafts.

4. Book reports – final form

We are actually going to submit 2 final forms: one is handwritten by M. I created a similar one (which we will use in the future) for anyone that wants to download it from our Resource L i brary .

The second one is a typed one. This one takes forever to type because M is still not used to all the keys, but I saw it as a good opportunity to use the computer in a practical way and let him learn things freely, as we go.

He is learning how to research information about the author online, how to extract it and reword it, how to look for and save images, how to edit a text on a computer, how to print, and more.

5. Grading and presentation

I am required to use a rubric for grading his reports, and our teacher from Bridgeway Academy was kind enough to send me one. We just love how helpful she is!

At this point, I am checking for comprehension, ability to remember details, and ability to detect the main idea. I am less concerned about him being able to put it all together because I realize it’s a long process that we will continue over the years and he will get better at it by seeing it modeled.

I would have liked to make him present the whole project to us, but I felt like it would bee too much. Maybe from next year we will start working on this aspect as well.

I am also planning to incorporate Teaching the Classics for literature starting from next year. I will be back with an in-depth review of it once I finish the course.

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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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Nonfiction Book Report Templates and Ideas for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Students

Generally, when we think of book reports, we think of fiction reading response. However, nonfiction book report templates serve equally as important of a purpose for digging deep into nonfiction texts.  

Book reports are such a great way to encourage the use of many different reading skills with the same text. With one nonfiction text, students can practice skills like identifying main idea and details, analyzing text structure, finding nonfiction text features, summarizing, quoting, paraphrasing, finding the author’s purpose, citing text evidence, etc. The list goes on and on! 

By allowing students to practice so many skills at once, they are able to deeply analyze the text and think critically about the topic. Students can then form their own opinions on the topic and the author’s writing style, and ask important questions for further investigation.   

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 nonfiction reading skill. These include: 

• Main Idea & Supporting Details
• Summarizing
• Nonfiction Text Features
• Author’s Point of View & Text Evidence
• Text Structure
• Academic Vocabulary
• Interesting Facts
• Back Up Opinions
• Reflection (What I Learned, My Connection, Questions I Still Have)

2. BOOK REPORT TAB BOOKS:

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

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

3. INFORMATIONAL TEXT LAP BOOK REPORT:

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 nonfiction 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 nonfiction element on their lap books.

4. NONFICTION BOOK REPORT TEMPLATES:

Students can fill in each template and staple them together with the included cover page. These 10 templates 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.

5. DIGITAL NONFICTION BOOK REPORT TEMPLATES:

These digital slides are the same as the nonfiction book report templates above, just in a digital Google Slides format. With this format, teachers can just delete any of the slides that cover skills that their students are unfamiliar with before making them their own copy. 

6. CEREAL BOX BOOK REPORT IDEAS:

Cereal boxes are a popular 3D way to have students present their book report since cereal boxes 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 text they read.  For example, a student reporting on owls might name their box “Hoot Loops”. Then, the back and sides of their box are filled with information on the text. 

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 nonfiction, or come up with their own ways to present each element on their box.

7. ONE PAGE BOOK REPORT (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 nonfiction skills. These include writing a nonfiction summary, identifying text structure, finding facts, giving an overall opinion, writing a recommendation, reflection on what they learned, and providing a 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 nonfiction 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 Nonfiction 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.

All of the nonfiction book report templates from this blog post are included in the Nonfiction Book Reports Bundle as well as the Fiction & Nonfiction Book Reports Megabundle !

Next up: Fiction Book Report Writing Ideas

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How to Write a Book Report in the 4th Grade

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Elementary school helps children learn the basics in a wide range of subjects. In the fourth grade especially, children begin to learn how to write about more abstract ideas than ever before in their education. One such writing endeavor most fourth-graders have to perform involves reading a book and writing a report about it. Because children of this age have the ability to read and tackle more dynamic themes and ideas, a book report helps them demonstrate their comprehension of the book as well as their interest in it.

Think about the book and write down a list of things you liked and things you did not like about it. To make this easier, create a table that clearly shows which things you liked and disliked. If you did not like the characters, write "characters" underneath the “Disliked” section. If you liked the description of the setting, write “setting” underneath the “Liked” section. This table can help you later when you begin writing.

Start the report with a paragraph that describes the basic parts of the book. For example, you can write who wrote the book, where the book takes place and what genre the book falls under, such as horror, fantasy or adventure.

Describe the setting of the book in a paragraph. Write about the places in the book where most of the action takes place. For instance, if many scenes take place in a jungle, describe the jungle briefly. If you need to, you can look through the book to jog your memory.

Explain the personalities of the characters in a paragraph. Focus on the main characters--especially the protagonist and the antagonist--of the story by describing any important physical attributes and how they respond to other characters.

Summarize the plot of the book, focusing on the most essential moments of the story. These include any events that present obstacles for the characters to overcome. You also want to detail any crucial information in the book that matters to the overall understanding of the plot. Remember that you need to tell how the book started, what the characters faced in terms of struggles and how or if the characters overcame their obstacles.

Write a paragraph detailing the basic themes or ideas of the book. This part enables you to look more deeply into what you read. Some sample themes include forbidden love for the play “Romeo and Juliet,” injustice for the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and friendship for the book “Anne of Green Gables.” Remember to describe why you decided on the themes you came up with so that the reader of your report understands the book better.

Discuss your feelings about the book in a short paragraph. Tell what you thought of the book by talking about the parts that you liked and disliked. Write about what you saw as the shortcomings and the good aspects of the book.

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Erin those projects look amazing! I am so impressed! Be sure to tell you students I said they look like works of art! What an awesome way to show what you know! I am glad you found my blog at Teachingisagift. I love to share all my zany ideas with anyone who is willing to read them! Make sure you come back and link up with the Blog by Province Linky Party at http://teachingisagift.blogspot.ca/p/blog-by-province.html. While you are there be sure to download your Ontario Blogger button (just right click on the image and save image as...) Then you can upload it to your sidebar and link back to the original page. If you need any help let me know. There are lots of great canadian bloggers out there just waiting to meet you! Sidney Teachingisagift

Thank you for the kind words and the warm welcome, Sidney! We had lots of fun with these! I think I have the Ontario Blogger button set up correctly now! :) Erin

Wow! These projects look amazing! They are really making me hungry just looking at them! I am so happy that your kiddos had fun with them and that you were pleased with the results. Thanks so much for the bloggy shout out! :)

Thank YOU for the great product! :) Erin

I found you from The Peanut Gallery blog today. What a wonderful project! I'm a new follower. Hunter's Tales from Teaching

Thank you so much! :) Erin

These book reports are awesome - I will have to go and check out that resource. I can't believe the amount of effort and creativity that went into those. What grade do you teach? It's great meeting other Ontario bloggers! Looking From Third to Fourth

I couldn't believe the final products either! I knew that a couple of them would go all-out, because that's what they always do, but this... I had no idea!! I teach grade five - my FAVOURITE grade ever!

The children's projects are fabulous. I have to check out the product on TpT. I have been wanting to spice up summer reading for this year. I wonder if this would do it. Thanks for Sharing, Stacy @ http://new-in-room-202.blogspot.com

Thanks, Stacy! It was great fun! :)

Wow!! I teach math, but I have to say I enjoyed looking at these projects. My wheels are spinning right now trying to turn them into math projects.

Thank you, Brooke! It was fun to see what the kids came up with! Let me know if you come up with a way to use this for math... I'd be interested to hear how it goes! ~Erin

nice projects

Great project! I'm always looking for new ways to present book reports. Did the students do this on their own, with parents, or at school? Did they have to purchase their own materials?

Hi there, CCTeach! The students created these projects at home with any materials they chose. Some were as simple as paper inside of a pizza box. I'd recommend checking out the resource I mention at the beginning of the post - It includes everything you need to implement this in your classroom. :) Thanks for stopping by! Erin

hello! i wanted to recreate the cake book report, i am just LOVING the idea! can you please tell my measurements of the purple cake so i can buy it on amazon?? thanks!

Hi Farhiya, I have no idea what the measurements are. These are projects that my students completed six years ago, and they purchased the supplies themselves. Best of luck locating what you need! Erin

hey do you have a rubric so i can recreate the cake

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! If you take another look at the post, you will see that this isn't my resource. There is a link at the top of the page to the listing on Teachers Pay Teachers. Best, Erin

Wonderful. Isimply love the idea.Beautiful way to inspire students. I WILL DO IT WITH MY STUDENTS IN GRADE 9. CHEERS Barbara

were is the instructions on how to make this?

Hi there! This is a resource for sale on Teachers Pay Teachers. You can find it by following the links in the post. Best, Erin

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We read a lot of books (homeschool moms, can you relate?). Right now, we are reading the Harry Potter series together as a family, and as my kids have grown, it’s been fun to see them become more interested in reading for fun. As part of our homeschooling this year, we have been learning how to write a book report, which has been a great way for me to evaluate how well my kids are understanding what they read.

My son is in 3rd grade this year and recently had a book report as one of his assignments in English. While there were a couple of steps given to him, he struggled with the process and actually putting the book report together. So I decided to create a step-by-step book report printable to help him learn how to write a book report.

I hope these printables will be a big help to your kids, too! They will walk your kids through the steps of organizing their book report, writing a draft, revising and proofreading, and writing a final copy. Plus, I’ve included a rubric for you that you can use to give helpful feedback if you’d like.

Not only will this template help your kids learn how to write a book report, but they will be fun to add to your homeschool portfolio and look back on in the future.

Why Should You Use Book Reports in Your Homeschool?

Writing a book report or using an organizer to respond to what they have read is a great way to help your kids with their reading comprehension . It’s also fun to see their unique writing styles come to light and learn what they think about the books they have read.

Plus, I have found that incorporating book reports into our homeschool is a fun way for my kids to practice their writing skills because they get to write about a book they have loved. My son doesn’t necessarily love to write, so making the writing topic interesting is really important in our current season.

They also will obviously get to practice their handwriting, and you can include an oral presentation component if you’d like to as well!

Teach Your Kids How to Write a Book Report

A book report is just what it sounds like – a detailed report your kids will write after reading a book. In the report, they will give a summary of the book and share some of the important plot points, as well as share their opinion of the book.

When my son first attempted to do his book report from his English assignment, he struggled with what to write, and how to pull it all together in one cohesive report. I wanted to really lay out the process for him, to break it down into manageable steps .

If your child is new to writing book reports, I would recommend doing the first one together . Choose a book you have been reading aloud as a family (or a new one to read together), so you can then walk through the template and process with them.

If you are reading the book together, model how to take notes of important characters and plot points as you read . These notes will be great to reference later when writing the report.

Once you are finished reading and taking notes, grab your book report template and work through the process of putting together the report ( this printable makes it so easy! ).

My Book Report Template for Kids

There are many options out there with ideas for creative and different styles of book reports (I love these ideas from We Are Teachers), but if you are looking for a simple way for your elementary-aged student to organize their thoughts into a basic book report, these are for you.

The pages include:

• 2 Book Report Planning Pages where your kids will organize their thoughts about the main characters, important plot events, and what they learned and liked about the book. They will also have space to draw out their favorite scene from the story.
• First Draft Pages where they will write a rough draft. These sheets also include checklists that will walk them through the revision and proofreading process.
• My Book Report Pages where your kids will write their final copy of their book report.
• Book Report Rubric which is a sheet you can use to offer comments and suggestions on their work, if desired.
• Reading Log page that your kids can use to keep track of what they are reading (great for your homeschool record keeping as well!)

Using a template like this will help your kids organize their thoughts in the planning pages, so it’s easier for them to put the final review together. They will see all of the important parts that need to go into their book reports, which will help them learn how to write effective reviews and recommendations.

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Are you tired of the same old book reports? Are you looking for creative ways to make your literary analyses more exciting?

You're in the right place!

In this blog, we've gathered a variety of unique book report ideas that break away from the usual routine. If you're a student or a book lover, our fresh ideas will make your book reports more interesting.

So, let's dive in and explore these exciting ways to share your thoughts and love for literature!

• 1. How to Create an Interesting Book Report?
• 2. Creative and Fun Book Report Ideas for Middle School
• 3. Book Report Ideas High School

How to Create an Interesting Book Report?

Do you know there are many ways to present your book report? Of course, the traditional way is writing it. 

Here’s how you write a book report:

• Select a Book and Take Notes: Choose a book and read it attentively, taking notes on essential elements like characters, plot, themes, and notable quotes. Jot down your reactions and thoughts while reading.
• Understand the Requirements: Understand the guidelines or requirements given by your teacher or the format you need to follow. Different book reports might have specific criteria to fulfill.
• Craft an Outline: Organize your thoughts by creating an outline. This could include an introduction, summary, analysis, and conclusion. This step helps you structure your report effectively.
• Write the Report: Begin writing your report using your outline as a guide. Start with an engaging introduction, summarize the book's key points, delve into your analysis, and conclude with your thoughts on the book.
• Revise and Edit: Review your report for any errors, and consider refining your content. Check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes, and ensure your ideas are presented clearly and coherently.
• Add Creativity: Enhance your report by adding imaginative features such as oral book reports, book report mobiles, book jackets, or create a timeline presented visually. These elements contribute to making your report more captivating and interactive for your audience.

Here’s a variety of creative book report ideas you can choose from:

Creative and Fun Book Report Ideas for Middle School

Creative ideas include more than writing, and this is why working on these ideas requires more time and attention. This is what makes the process so engaging and interesting for the students.

Here, we have provided some ideas and ways of presenting your book report in an outstanding and creative way.

Paper Bag Book Report Idea

Probably one of the most simple book report types, this kind of project does not need many objects, and all you need is a lunchbox size paper bag. 

To create the paper bag book report, follow the below steps:

• Add up to five objects that are relevant and significant in the bag
• When presenting the report, explain one by one how these objects are significant in the book and to the main book characters
• Instead of keeping the cover plain, you can draw some relevant drawings on it

This is an interesting book report idea for 3rd grade as younger students are usually visual learners.

Cereal Box Book Report Idea

These kinds of book reports are quite creative and cost-effective also. All you need to have is an empty cereal box and some paper to cover the box and to add other details.

To create book report, follow the below steps:

• Cover the entire cereal box with white, or any other color, paper
• Make a relevant drawing on the front part of the cereal box
• Write the details like the book’s themes and summary at the sides of the box
• Rename the cereal with a correlating name

This idea is well-suited for slightly older students, making it an ideal choice for a book report idea for 4th-grade students.

Character Analysis Book Report

This kind of book report is unique as in it, the students dress up like one of the characters in the book and present it through the character’s point of view. Students may choose their favorite character for the analysis. Besides the acting part, your teacher may ask you to prepare the written character analysis report also. When dressed up, explain the significance of the character and its role in the book.

This makes for an interesting book report idea for 7th grade as it involves critical skills to analyze a character.

Lapbook Book Report

Lapbooks are different from scrapbooks and make for an excellent and quick book project that is both creative and informative. The students create them to present their book reviews and reports creatively. 

To make the Lapbook, follow the below steps:

• Take a file folder; you can take a file folder of any color
• Fold both sides of the folder inwards and make a strong crease
• Cut and paste a piece of strong paper like cardboard paper or construction paper in the middle part of the file
• You can add the summary and list of important themes in the middle section of the file
• To the side panels, add the list of main characters and personal analysis and recommendation

This is quite a simple and creative type of book report idea for 5th grade, and you can present all the necessary details easily with it.

Diorama Book Report

A diorama is a 3-D version and representation of a scene or character from the book. It is different from a simple and straightforward drawing and includes more creative and interesting elements. 

To make a diorama, follow the below steps:

• Take a shoebox, big enough to help you present the scene completely
• Draw the scene that you want to represent on the inside of the box and place it facing forward
• Draw and make some paper structures from the scene like objects and characters
• Place them to represent the said scene
• You can write the scene’s description and place it at the top of the box

A diorama is an excellent way of defining and explaining a scene from the book, and if you are good with papercraft, it would be an easy project. It's a bit more complex so it would be a suitable book report idea for 6th grade students.

Poster Book Report Ideas

Looking for something different from the usually written book report? Try a poster-style book report. Poster-style book reports are creative and allow you to add as many features from the book as possible. 

To make the poster, follow the below steps:

• Take a poster of the color of your choice
• Draw the characters and some scenes from the book on it
• You can also divide the poster into sections and add things like the book’s summary, the list of themes and characters on it

This is a unique book report idea for  and allows a lot of creativity.

PowerPoint Book Report

This idea is more suitable if you are having a class presentation for the book report. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation of your chosen book. You can add pictures and other visual objects to your slides. 

Moreover, to make a memorable PowerPoint book report, follow the below steps:

• Add the name of the book on the first slide and add some elements from the book to it
• Mention the summary of the book on the next slide
• Add a list of main themes and explain them verbally
• Mention the main characters from the book; you can either add a list of these characters or dedicate one slide to each character and add some of its defining qualities to it

This is quite an interesting book report idea where you get a chance to combine visual objects with explanations. It involves the use of PowerPoint software, making it a suitable book report idea for 7th grade.

Mini-Book Report

These are the miniature versions of the complete and lengthy books, and all you will need is a paper or a premade template that you can download online. Since they are easy to make, students read and make the report easily.

If you are making the mini-book yourself then follow the following steps:

• Fold the paper into four sides
• Add the title of the book on the main cover and draw a scenic view of it
• List the main characters of the book on one side of the paper
• Add the main theme or scene that you will discuss in your report and add its description and explanation on one side of the fold

These mini-books are easy to make, and you can fit an entire book into a single paper.

Jacket Book Report

A jacket book report is somewhat like a lapbook with the only distinction that the jacket is used from all sides. You can either download a premade template or make one yourself. Follow the below steps:

• Fold the paper inwards like a jacket
• Write the summary of the book at the back of the jacket
• Write the list of the main themes and characters at the flaps of the jacket
• Add the description of the main occurrences and characters on the inside of the jacket

The project is quite interesting as you get a chance to present your book report in detail.

Letter-to-the-Author Book Report

In this project, the student writes a letter to the author and tells him about what they have experienced when reading the book. It is a great way of communicating your thoughts, and the writer is alive. The school or teacher could actually arrange to mail these letters to him. 

Some key steps to mention in the letter are given below:

• Explain how you like the plot of the book
• Describe the traits of the main characters that you like and dislike about them
• Comment on the setting and conclusion of the book and explain if you agree or agree with it

Writing a letter-type book report will help you become a better analyst and write a better and more detailed analysis of the book.

Book Report Ideas High School

Here are a few book report ideas for high school students:

Picture Book Report

These kinds of book reports are all visuals and appeal greatly to younger students. After you read the book, create a picture version of it. 

Either you could add the pictures only, or you can mix it with some written descriptions like the summary of the book on the cover page. 

Other things and elements that you could add to your book report are given below:

• The list of the main characters
• The list of the themes and parallel plots

However, add the list alongside the pictures depicting these themes and characters. These reports will help them understand the book in a better manner.

Timeline Book Report

As the name says it all, in this kind of book repkort, you will prepare a timeline of the main events as and when they occurred in the book.  Instead of adding all the events in a row, look for the events that are significant in the book and explain how they helped to shape the story. It is an easy way to learn about the main events that occurred in the book.

Factsheet Book Report

This kind of book report is based on gathering and presenting the relevant facts about the book. You can either prepare ten or more significant facts about the book and that you have learned while reading comprehension. 

Some of the things that you add in this factsheet are:

• Morals that you have learned from the book talks
• Incidents that are prevalent in both the book and the life of the author
• The significant flaws in the personalities of the main characters
• Key points of additional information about the book

Factsheet book report helps you understand the book better, focusing on important events and themes. This way of presenting information using data might be complex, making it an appropriate book report idea for 8th grade.

Glossary Book Report

This is a very interesting type of book report, but you will need to be quite careful when working with it. To create a glossary and understand the book better, you must carefully read it and observe how specific words impact the overall story. To make such a book report, follow the below steps:

• Read the book carefully and note down important words and phrases
• Explain the collected words and phrases and add relevant sentences as examples
• Explain verbally also how these collected words and phrases are important in the book
• If your teacher allows, pass the book report in the class for everyone to read it

These kinds of book reports encourage you to read the book and help others understand the main aspects of the book.

Character Book Report

Sometimes instead of the entire book, the teacher gives the choice of choosing any one character from the book and preparing your book report on it. You can choose any character and study it in detail. 

When preparing the report, add the following points to it:

• Positive traits of the character
• Negative traits of the character
• The significance of the character in the book
• The way the character has helped shape the storyline

This kind of book report is a good way of understanding and studying the characters of the book.

T-Shirt Book Report

This could be a great way of using an old white t-shirt. 

You can use color pens, glitter pens, crayons, and acrylic colors to make the scenes and write down different things on it. To make one such t-shirt book report, follow the following steps:

• Draw the scene of the book on the front of the shirt with details like the title of the book, its author, and genre
• Use the back of the shirt to write a summary of the book and section it to add the main characters of the book
• Use the sleeves to add other details like the themes and plot of the book
• Draw some scenes from the book that is significant for the story

To present the book report, you can either wear it in the class, or you can hang it on a hanger and present it.

Rainbow Book Report

This is quite an enjoyable project, and we are sure that no matter what grade you are studying in, you will enjoy working on this project. To make a colorful rainbow book report, follow the below steps:

• Take a white-colored poster
• Paste the printed picture in the middle of the poster
• Draw lines from the middle picture and divide them into several sections
• Write details in those sections
• Color each section with a different color and use crayons or watercolors for it

The project is colorful and informative; as with it, you can explain your book in a better manner.

Hanger Book Report

This is a very simple kind of book report. All you will need is a hanger, some paper cards, and pencils or markers. It is easy to make and equally easy to present. To make one, follow the below steps:

• Write the name of the book on the top of the hanger
• Draw the characters and scenes on the paper cards
• Add the summary of the book and description of the themes of the book on other paper cards
• Attach all the cards with strings and in the flow that represents the events in a sequence

The project is simple, and you will not need many things to execute this project.

Charm Bracelet Book Report

Who doesn’t love charm bracelets? They are cute and make a great book report project idea also. To present such a book report, you can either make one and wear it to your class or draw an entire paper hand with the charm bracelet around it. 

To make one, follow the below steps:

• Cut a paper in the shape of a hand with the bracelet on it
• Use each part of the charm bracelet to present a different aspect of the book, like the list of the main characters, the summary of the book, the main themes of the book, etc.
• Color each part with a different color

This project makes an interesting book report, one that you will really enjoy making.

Pizza Box Book Report

Do you know that your favorite pizza makes for a great book report idea? Yes, it does. 

It is a unique idea, and it will really get your creativity going. To make a pizza box book report, follow the following steps:

• Cut a paper in a circular shape and make sure that the paper is big enough to cover all the main book details
• Divide and design the paper like that of a pizza
• Use the upper slice to add the book title and the name of the author
• Use other slices for the summary of the book, main characters, setting, themes of the book, and important incidences
• Use the insides of the box to add and stick paper cutting for other important book details

This is an excellent idea to present your book report, and you will enjoy making it also.

Sandwich Style Book Report

Another ‘edible’ book report idea is on our list. This yummy book report has a number of layers, just like a sandwich, and you will use each layer to present different aspects of the book report. To make a sandwich book report, follow the below steps:

• Download the printable versions of the slices of bread, lettuce, cheese, etc. or draw and cut them yourself
• On the top layer of the bread, mention the title of the book plus the author of the book
• In the next layer, add the summary of the book
• Use other layers to add and explain the main characters and themes of the book
• In the last layer, add the recommendations and personal analysis

A sandwich book report is easy to make, and if you have downloaded the designs, then all you will have to do is to add the written details.

Mint Tin Book Report

Now, this kind of book report represents how to present a book in a box or in a tin box. It is a really cute and adorable way of presenting your book, and you can make one by following the below steps:

• Get a tin box of any size that you find perfect for your book report
• Cut papers as per the shape and size that will fit into that tin box
• Make a list of the things that you will add into your book report tin
• Write the summary of the book on the top piece of paper
• Add other details like the themes, settings, plot, and characters on other paper pieces
• To make it even interesting, draw a relevant drawing on the title paper of the book report You can use the same idea to make other books in the box types of book reports.

Cake Book Report

Love cakes? Why not make one as your book report? A cake-style book report is quite creative, and your teacher will love to have these in the class. To make a cake book report, follow the below steps:

• Download and assemble a premade cake book report
• At the top main, write the title of the book and the author
• At the top tier of the cake, list the names of the main characters, like the main protagonists and antagonists
• In the second tier, add the main themes and motifs of the book
• In the last tier, add personal analysis and recommendations

If you do not want to make the report with a premade template, you can also make one yourself.

Alternate Ending Book Report

Not satisfied with the ending of the book? Why not write an alternate ending for it? This makes for an excellent book report where you can explain the main themes and elements of the book and the reason why the ending is not relevant or could be better.  When working on this kind of book report, add the following points:

• Explain the background of the author and the book
• Explain the main incidences, characters, and themes of the book
• Mention why the ending is not appropriate and add relevant examples from the text
• Suggest an alternate ending and explain why and how it is better than the actual ending

This kind of book report is a great exercise to read and analyze a piece of literature while working on your critical analysis skills.

Book Report Ideas for Distance Learning

Following are a few book report ideas for distance learning.

Screenplay Book Report

How would your favorite book be formed in a movie? Making movies based on books is nothing new, and you will find plenty of them. This kind of book report is different, and you will need to ask your teacher if he would allow you to do it this way.  When writing the screenplay, add the following things to it:

• Write the dialogues according to the personality of the character
• Make the setting as close to the ones described in the book
• Make sure that you have built your characters as per the descriptions in the book

It is quite a creative project and will help you sharpen your creative writing skills.

Collage Book Report

Looking for an easy and creative book report idea? A collage book report is easy to make, and it is quite colorful and creative also. To make a collage book report, follow the below steps:

• Take a strong chart paper in any color
• Cut different structures to represent different characters and themes of the book
• Other things to mention and add are the settings of the book and important incidences

The project is a great book report idea if you are fond of drawing and want to combine it with writing.

Letter-to-the-Character Book Report

If you have the liberty to choose the kind of book report then this kind will definitely excite you. in it, you will write a letter to one of the characters of the book. When doing so, you can add the following details to it:

• Mention how you do like the character
• Explain the qualities and personality traits that you like about him or her
• Mention the traits that you do not like or want the character to improve

This kind of book report helps you in building your critical analysis skills and use them in further projects.

Compare and Contrast Book Report

For this kind of book report, you will need to choose two or more books. Then, read them and find out the parallels between them and how these books are similar to one another.  Afterward, 

You can use a file folder or even a collage to draw these parallels and differences between them. However, no matter what kind of design you choose, present the book’s side so that the onlooker can understand the similarities and differences between them.

Here are some sample book report to give you ideas:

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When you’re picking a book, or a selection of books from which kids can choose, ask yourself what topics and themes you want to address and/or merit discussion.

Find book club books by TOPIC OR THEME using  this list of topics  or  using the search bar at the top of the screen.

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42 Imaginative 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 erfahrungswerte furthermore perspectives helps kids learn about the world. And although students don’t need till go deeply under every single novel they read, occasionally excavate inside characters, customize, and themes can help them learn to look beyond of prose. Here can 42 creative register review ideas designed to make reading further meaningful. I was intrigued available I saw the autor of cult ingenious written classic Fowl by Bird created another book, 'Operating Instructions: A Journal of my Son's First-time year' because that remains exactly what ME have been doing since baby Benji created to debut early last twelvemonth. There's something very cathartic about

1. Concrete Found Poem

This clever activity is basically a shape poem made up are language, phrases, and whole sentences found in the books students read. The words come together the establish to image is represents something with the story.

2. Graphic Novel

May students rewrite the book they been liest, or a chapter of their book, as a graphic novel. Set parameters for the assignment such for including vi scenes from the story, three characters, details about the setup, etc. Both, of course, include detailed illustrations to accompaniment the story.

3. Book Snaps

Book Cracks were a way for college in visually show how they are reacting to, processing, and/or connecting with a text. First, students catch a picture of a page the the book they are recitation. Then, the add comments, art, highlighted, and more.

4. Diary Entry

Have your students place themselves in who shoes of one of the graphics from their publication and spell one first-person schedule entry off a critical moment from the story. Ask them to start a actual for the narrative show the symbol has plenty a communication and emotion to share in a diary entry.

5. Character To-Do List

Is fun activity is one off-the-beaten-path way until dive deep into character analysis. Procure inside the head of the master character in a book and script adenine to-do user that they might write. Use actual information from the text, when also make inferences into whichever which character may wish to accomplish. ... book reports in 4th grade. I have always ... students were required to read one book book also. ... IODIN give my fourth grade students a month ...

6. Mint Tin Book Reports

There are so many super-creative, open-ended past to can use mint tins for. This faculty blogger describes the process of creating book reports utilizing them. There’s even a open template for cards which fit inside.

7. Fictional Yearbook Entries

Ask your students to create a yearbook founded on the characters and setting includes the show. What do they viewing like? Cut outside magazine pictures to give an good visual photograph for their go show. What kind on superior might they receive? Best looking? Class clown? What batting would person live in or lead? Did they win any awards? It should be natural from their small yearbooks whether your students dug deep into the characters in their books. They could also learn that who we are as individuals is reflected the whichever we choose toward do from our alive.

8. Book Report Cake

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

9. Current Exhibitions Similarity

Have students locate three to five current events newsletter a character in their book might are interested in. After they’ve start the articles, may them explains why the sign would find them interesting both how they relate to the book. Learning about how current events affect arbeitszeit, place, and people is critical to get develop opinions over what us read and experience in life. Generic, when we think of book reports, we reasoning of fiction reading response. Anyhow, nonfiction book report template serve evenly as important of a purpose for digging deep into nonfiction texts.   Book reports are such

10. Sandwich Book Report

Yum! You’ll notice adenine lot of our creative book message thoughts revolve around food. Include this oldie but goodie, apiece layer of this book account sandwich covers a dissimilar ingredient of the book—characters, setting, dispute, etc. A fun adaptation of this projekt is the how report cheeseburger.

11. Book Alphabet

Choose 15 to 20 alphabet books in online give your students examples on what they work around themes. Then ask your students to create their acknowledge Novel Alphabet based on the book they read. What artists, vocabulary words, and names ponder the important parts the to book? After they find a word to represent each letter, have them write ne sentence such explain where the word fits for.

12. Peekaboo Book Report

Exploitation cardboard wrist books (or small science record boards), students in details about their book’s core characters, plot, setting, conflict, resolution, et. Then they drawn a head and arms on card stock and attach her for the board of behind to make it search like the hauptsache character is peering through of report. Check out our favorite nonfiction books for 4th graders! High-interest, fascinating reads for student, book reports and just because.

13. T-Shirt Book Report

Another fun and creative idea: Create ampere wearable book report with adenine plain white start. Come up with your own exploitation Sharpie styluses and acrylic paint. Get step-by-step show .

14. Book Wrapper

Have students create a recent book jacket for their story. Include an attractive illustrated cover, one summation, adenine little biography of the originator, and a few checks from readers.

15. Watercolor Rainbow Book Report

This is great for biography research our. Students cut out a photocopied image of their theme and glue computers in aforementioned middle. Then, they draw lines from the image to the edges of the paper, like rays of sunshine, and fill in each section at get about the person. As a get report template, which center image able be a printing of of book cover, and each section expand on keypad information such when character naming, theme(s), conflict, resolution, etc.

16. Act the Part

Need students dress up as their favorite character from the book and present an oral record report. If their favorite character is doesn the main character, narrate the story from their point to view. May 14, 2020 - freely download 45 book report preset size free skills template from 4Th Class Buy Report Template , source:louboutin-inc.com

17. Pizza Box Book Report

If you’re looking for creative book report ideas that use upcycled materials, tries this one uses a pizza box. It works well for both nonfiction and fiction book reports. The top lid provides a images is the book cover. Each squeeze of the pizza pie tells partial of the story.

18. Bookmark

Do students create a custom illustrated bookmark that includes drawings and words from whether their favorite title or one ganzer book.

19. Booking Reports at a Backpack

Find for book show inspiration that really encourage creative thinking? With book reports in a bag, students read a book and write a chapter. Therefore, few decorate a paper grocery bag with a scene from the book, place five items that represent something off the book inside the sac, and present aforementioned bag to this class. Time rah on Novel Reports | A to IZZARD Teacher Cram Forums

20. Reading Lists for Chars

Asked will students to think about a sign in their book. What kinds off pick might the character like until get? Take them in the media to choose five books the quality might have on her to-be-read list. Possess themselves list the books and explain what each book kraft mean to the character. Share the to-be-read lists for others to sees the choose from—there’s something how trying out a book character’s styling when developing your own identity. 4th Quality Book Report Template New Clear Download 45 Book Report Template format F… | Book report templates, Book report template middle school, Book review template

21. File Folder Book Report

Also called a lap book, on easy-to-make book report hits on all the major elements away a book study and confers students a chance to show what they know in a buntscheckig manner.

22. Collage

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

23. Book Report Triorama

Anybody doesn’t love an multidimensional book reported? This image shows a 3D model, but Elisha Ann provides a lesson to show pupils how to glue quad triangles together to make a 4D paradigm.

24. Timeline

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

25. Outfit Hanger Get Report Mobile

This creator project doesn’t require a whim or expensive supply list. Students just need an ordinary clothes hanger, plucked, and paper. The body of the hanger is used to identify which book, additionally of memory upon the strings swinging below become filled with key parts are the book, like font, setting, and a summary.

26. Public Service Announcement

If a student possess ready ampere reserve about one cause that affects people, animals, or the environment, teach them about public service announcements . Once they know what a PRINTABLE is, have them research the issue or cause the remained out includes the book. Then give her an template for a storyboard so they can create their own PSA. Few students might want to take computer a step further and create a video based on their storyboard. Consider share their storyboard or view with an organization that supporting the cause or issue.

27. Dodecahedron Book Report

Creative book report ideas think outside the frame. In is case, it’s a ball! SO much resources can be covered on the 12 panels , real she allows students until take a deep dive in a creator fashion.

28. Character Flip

Build trading cards (like baseball cards) forward a few char from the book. On the head side, draw the character. On the back next, make a list of their character traits and include a quote or deuce. Review of this Time: An U Story by Kwame Alexander, ill. Dare Coulter

29. Book How Booklets

This clever read report is made from generic paper bags. Stack the paper bags on top of each other, bend them in half, and staple the closed-off ends is to bags together. Students can write, drag, and decorate in the hard bag pages. They could also record information on writing alternatively drawing papers and glue the paper onto the home. The opening ends of one sachets can becoming used as pocket for insert photos, cut-outs, postcards, or other flat items such online them tell their story. 30 Nonfiction Book Berichtet

30. Letter to the Publisher

Write a letter to the author starting the register. Tell them three things you really liked about the story. Ask threesome getting about aforementioned plot, characters, or anything anything you’re strange concerning. Fourth grade nonfiction report | TPT

31. Book Report Charmed Bracelet

What a “charming” way the write a publication view! Each illustrated bracelet charisma captures a character, certain event in which plot, setting, otherwise other detail.

32. Fact Sheet

Have students created a list of 10 facts that they learned from reading one show. Have them start the facts are fully sentences, also becoming sure that each factual is something that they didn’t know before they read the book.

33. Corn Box VIDEO Book Report

This book report project is a low-tech versions of a television made from a cereal box and two paper towel rolls. Undergraduate create the displaying screen cut-out at the top, then insert a scrolling off paper with writing and depictions inside the box. When the cardboard roll is rotated, the story unfolds. Book report 4th grade | TPT

34. Be a Character Therapist

Therapists work to remove their clients’ fears based on their speech and actions. When us read books, wee must learn to use a character’s actions and dialogue to infer their fears. Many plots revolve circles a character’s fear and one work it takes to overcome that scared. Please students to identify a character’s fear plus finds 8 to 10 scenes that prove this fear exists. Then have them indite about ways the character overcame the fear (or didn’t) in and story. What might the font need done differently?

35. Mind Maps

Understanding plans can be adenine big way to synthetics what students have learns from reading one booking. Plus, there are so more ways to approach you. Begin by writing an centers idea inside the middle off the page. For example, generals information, character, act, etc. Then branch outwards with the centered with ideas, thoughts, and connections to raw from and book. 4 Mini-Vocabulary Book . ... This activities in this book can exist used throughout aforementioned year as the sort studies different matters. ... Students create a nonfiction ...

36. Foldables

From Rainbows Within Attain , this clever view would be a great introduction to composition book reports. Customization the flap my used students at different levels. Customization the number of feature (or flaps) per the needs of your collegiate.

37. Board games

This is a great project if you want is students up build a smaller more insight into which they’re how. Have them think concerning the elements from their favorite board games and how they can shall appropriate to fit this assignment. For more, right are step-by-step directions .

38. Comic strips

If you’re looking for creative book report ideas for students who enjoy grafische novels, try comic strips. Included an illustrations cover with the title and author. The books of and book supposed retell the story using user and descriptions of the setting and graphics. Of course, no comic book will be completed without plenty illustrations and thought blow.

39. Timeline

Created a timing using a long wheel of buy paper, an poster board, or magazine cards taped joint. For each event on the timeline, how a brief description of what happens. Add pictures, clip art, word art, furthermore logos the make the timeline more lively and colorful.

40. Cereals Box

Recycle a cereal box plus create a book message Wheaties-style. Decorate all sides of this box with information about the book’s characters, context, actual, executive, else.

41. Wanted Poster

Make a “wanted” poster for one of the book’s main characters. Indicate whether they is wanted done button alive. Include one picture in the character and a technical of what the character is “wanted” for, three product of the character showing dieser trait, and ampere detailed account of where the character was last seen.

42. Movie Version

While the book your students have read has were made into a movie, have them write a report over how the versions can alike and different. If the book has not been made into a movie, have them write an report telling how they would make it into a movie, using specific information from the book. Thing 2, age 10, started the 4th class dieser year. We once knew her was behind in go as their had been diagnosed with dyslexia and given a 504 plan to provide her with accommodations. I got fought tooth and nail int to K, 1st and 2nd grade to get yours diagnosed and on lane, […]

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