A Student's Interactive Guide
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Writing a book report is a fantastic way to share what you've learned. This guide will walk you through a sample report to help you understand each part. Let's begin!
The first page of a report gets the most important information down in a clear way.
This is your summary! Tell the reader what the book is about in your own words.
Notice the sample has two paragraphs for the summary. The first gives the basic plot. The second goes deeper, talking about a bigger idea or theme.
Adding that second paragraph will make your report even better!
This is your personal opinion! Think about the part that made you laugh, feel excited, or surprised.
Don't just say "I liked the ending." Explain *what* happened and *why* you enjoyed it.
List the most important characters and give a short description of their role.
This is your conclusion. Persuade someone to read (or not read) the book.
These pages show a more advanced understanding of the book.
This is a longer, more detailed summary of the plot. Briefly explain the beginning, the middle, and the end of the story.
This is where you become a real book detective! Analyze *how* the story was written.
The sample mentions both an **external problem** (a crowded house) and an **internal problem** (Greg's frustration). Thinking about both makes your analysis stronger!
The final page is for your illustration. It’s a visual way to show what you understood from the book.
Good luck, and have fun with your next book report!