What Are the Parts of a Book Report?

A book report provides a general overview of a book, along with the writer's opinion about a certain element of the story. The different parts of a book report should mesh well together and avoid being only a summary of the story.

Outline

Some teachers request that students turn in an outline with the book report. The outline is a plan that organizes the information for the book report, usually with a few main headings followed by subheadings.

Introduction

The introduction will mention the title of the book and the author. This section should give a brief synopsis of the story.

Plot Summary

The plot summary contains information about the setting, characters and conflicts. This part is two to three paragraphs and should cover the main points of the plot.

Analysis

A book analysis includes the reader's opinion about elements of the story. This is the section to discuss the author's writing style and the effect of the story on the reader.

Conclusion

Wrap up a book report by reiterating the important points, and close with a final thought about the book. This section should be a full paragraph.

References

• Random House

Resources

• Book Report Terms