How to Write a Book Report.
A book report summarizes the content of a
book, and is typically assigned in grades
K through 12.
You will need Book and word processing software.
Step 1.
Read the book and take notes.
Write down the names of major characters,
the main ideas of the book, and any memorable
quotes.
Step 2.
Give the book report a creative title that
includes the name of the book.
Step 3.
Begin the report with an engaging introductory
paragraph that includes the author's name,
the title of the book, whether it is fiction
or nonfiction, the genre, and the number of
pages.
Include relevant biographical information.
Step 4.
Summarize the book in the next paragraph.
Give a brief overlook of the plot, the main
characters, the subject of the book, and the
setting.
Step 5.
Give a brief analysis of the subject of the
book in the next paragraph.
Write about the author's point of view of
the subject, also known as the thesis statement.
Follow your teacher's guidelines on the book
report.
Step 6.
State your opinion in the next paragraph.
Use concrete examples such as quotes or specific
details to explain why you liked or disliked
the book.
Step 7.
Conclude the report with a paragraph on whether
you would recommend the book, and who you
would recommend it to.
Did you know Did you know?
Written in the early 1600s, Don Quixote by
Miguel de Cervantes is considered the first
modern novel.
