How Do You Prepare A Book Report?
Book reports require students to read a novel or non-fiction book, conceptualize the most important ideas, and then synthesize them in written format. According to Rafe Esquith, author and classroom teacher, there are eight literary elements that should be included in a successful book report. They are: protagonist, antagonist, setting, conflict, plot, climax, denouement, and theme. If you cover these eight elements and follow the steps below, you will succeed in writing your book report. Step 1 Read the book 2-3 weeks ahead of the due date. Do not try to rush through the book a few days before the report is due. It will only add to your stress level and lower the quality of your final product. Step 2 Write your introduction. In this first paragraph, briefly explain the main idea of your book. Include the title, author and the genre of the book. Is it fiction, non-fiction, biography? Use a hook, or an exciting statement, to begin your paper. Examples of hooks are quotes, questions, or
