Book report, grades 1-2
Two pages: title and author on handwriting lines, a big box to draw a favorite part, what the book is about, a favorite character, a new word and faces to color.
Book Report Template
Each book report template here is two pages and asks the questions that fit the grade. Grades 1 and 2 get big handwriting lines, a box to draw a favorite part and faces to color. Grades 3 to 5 walk through story elements, and grades 6 to 8 move to theme, conflict and a quote as evidence. All three are free PDFs for US Letter or A4.
3 printables
Book report, grades 3-5
Two pages: genre, main and other characters, setting, problem, solution, favorite part, a star rating with reasons and who to recommend it to.
Book report, grades 6-8
Two pages: summary without spoilers, theme, type of conflict, how the main character changes, a quote as evidence and a recommendation.
How to write a book report?
Write a book report by answering a few set questions in order, then giving your opinion. Start with the title, author and genre. Describe the characters, the setting, the problem and how it is solved. End with your favorite part, a rating and who should read the book. The templates here lead students through those steps.
Book report template for 3rd and 4th graders
The grades 3 to 5 template fits most 3rd and 4th graders. Over two pages it asks for the genre, main and other characters, setting, the problem and how it is solved, a favorite part, a star rating with reasons and who to recommend the book to. Each prompt has a short hint in gray, so a student can work without help.
Simple book report template for grades 1 and 2
The grades 1-2 template keeps things simple. Title and author go on big handwriting lines, and a large box leaves room to draw a favorite part. Children write what the book is about, name a favorite character and a new word, color a face, and answer yes or no to telling a friend.
Printable book report template for grades 6 to 8
For grades 6 to 8 the printable template asks for more thinking. Students write a summary without spoilers, name the theme and the type of conflict, and explain how the main character changes. They copy a quoted line with its page number as evidence and finish with a recommendation. Gray hints help them work alone.
Questions
What is in a book report?
A book report names the book and tells what happens, who is in it and what the reader thought. On these templates that means title and author, characters, setting, the problem and how it is solved, a favorite part and a rating, with theme and evidence added for grades 6 to 8.
What are some good topics to include in a book report?
Good topics for a book report are the characters, the setting, the main problem and how it ends. Older students can add the theme, the type of conflict and how the main character changes. A favorite part and a recommendation make a strong finish.
How long should a book report be?
Each template on this page is two pages long. Younger students fill big lines and a drawing box, while older students write shorter answers to more prompts.
Can I print the two pages on one sheet?
Printing double-sided puts both pages on one sheet. Flip on the long edge so page 2 is on the back of page 1; both pages share the same margins.
Which template fits my student?
Use the grade as a starting point, not a rule. A strong second grader may be ready for the grades 3-5 template, and an older student who struggles with writing may do better with fewer, bigger lines.
Can teachers copy these for a whole class?
Teachers can make as many copies as they need for their students. There is no sign-up, and the templates are free for classroom use.
What paper size do these use?
Each template comes as a US Letter and an A4 PDF. Print at 100% or actual size so the lines keep their spacing.
