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How To Write A Good Book Report

Charlene Said:

How Do You Write a Really Good Book Report (like A+++++ level lol)?

We Answered:

You should have instructions on what you need to include. If you don't you should talk to your teacher.

Start it out with a sentence that will interest the reader; Not just "In J K Rowling's Harry Potter, there are many blah blah blah."

I can't really be sure what your teacher is looking for, but often you will want to include a short summary and then analyze certain themes or elements throughout the book. Although you probably shouldn't write down what happened in every chapter, it COMPLETELY DEPENDS on what your teacher is looking for. Talk to him or her about what they want to know.

The difference between a summary and a book report is that a summary just tells what happened in a book, while a report has more analysis.

Virginia Said:

How do you write a good book report?

We Answered:

Your name:
The book's title:
The author's name:

(and after this the book report should contain these things:)

1) The story:
a) Give a summary of the book. 1-2 pages written by hand is enough.

2) Theme:
a) What do you think is the message of the book?
b) What do you think the author wants to tell us?

3) Surroundings:
a) Where does the story take place? (Write a text from the book where this is proved.) Is it placed in reality or in a fantasy land? Support your thoughts.

4) People in the book:
a) (protagonist, mainly, but other, smaller characters if you want to)age, sex, education, job and traits.
b) Give examples from the book.
c) Why has the writer made his characters this way, you think?

5) The way the book is written:
a) Chapters (how many)? Can you see a pattern in the actions, chapters and storyline?
b) How is the beginning of the book?
c) How is the story told? Chronological? Retrospective?
d) Who's point of view is it? The protagonist? A fly on the wall?

6) The era:
a) Where in time is your book placed? What's happening other places in the world during this time span? Mention some examples.

7) Your evaluation:
a) What did you think of the book? What did you like and dislike about it?
b) Do you recommend the book?

Miguel Said:

how to write a good book report please help?

We Answered:

Before you begin writing, make a few notes about the points you want to get across.

While you're writing, try thinking of your reader as a friend to whom you're telling a story.

Try to mention the name of the author and the book title in the first paragraph — there's nothing more frustrating than reading a review of a great book but not knowing who wrote it and what the title is!

If possible, use one paragraph for each point you want to make about the book. It's a good way to emphasize the importance of the point. You might want to list the main points in your notes before you begin.

Try to get the main theme of the book across in the beginning of your review. Your reader should know right away what he or she is getting into should they choose to read the book!

Think about whether the book is part of a genre. Does the book fit into a type like mystery, adventure, or romance? What aspects of the genre does it use?

What do you like or dislike about the book's writing style? Is it funny? Does it give you a sense of the place it's set? What is the author's/narrator's "voice" like?

Try using a few short quotes from the book to illustrate your points. This is not absolutely necessary, but it's a good way to give your reader a sense of the author's writing style.

Make sure your review explains how you feel about the book and why, not just what the book is about. A good review should express the reviewer's opinion and persuade the reader to share it, to read the book, or to avoid reading it.

Do research about the author and incorporate what you learn into the review. Biographical information can help you formulate your opinion about the book, and gives your review a "depth." Remember, a book doesn't come directly from a printing press, it's a product of an author's mind, and therefore it may be helpful to know something about the author and how she or he came to write the book

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