How to Make a Good Book Report
Book reports are a big part of school. You will not stop receiving book reports until you graduate from high school. It may seem like your teacher is trying to set you up to get a bad grade, but she just wants you to better understand the book at hand. Writing a solid book report involves summarizing ideas and analyzing the book.
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Instructions
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Write down notes as you read the book. Use sticky paper or highlighters to keep track of pages that have examples, passages or quotes.
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Ask yourself questions as you read the book. For example, you could ask yourself, "What does my teacher need me to know about this book?" "What is the importance of the characters?"
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Write down the main point of the book. Ask yourself what the author is trying to teach his readers.
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Summarize the book into a paragraph. Include the time, setting, location and the characters. Using this information, write the book's plot.
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Write your outline. Include the main ideas or key dramatic points. Give an overview of the book's significance while conveying examples and details.
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Place your notes next to you on your desk. Refer to them every so often as you type out your report. Verify that you included any essential points and left out any unnecessary filler.
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Read over your book report. Make sure you included an introduction, summary, analysis and conclusion. Look over your report for any spelling or grammar mistakes.
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