Types of Book Report Format

Book reports formats or templates include basic, detailed and very comprehensive information and analysis of the book. The level of analysis and material quality varies, depending on the level of book report.

On the basis of level, the book reports formats can be divided into 3 types:
1. Elementary level book report format
2. High school level book report format
3. College level book report format

A book report format for elementary level (3rd, 4rth and 5th grades) includes basic information about the book; title, author name, illustration, main characters, genre of book, plot summary, theme of story and reason of liking or disliking.

A book report format for high school level, on the other hand, consists of a somewhat comprehensive analysis of the book in addition to the basic information provided above.

A book report format for college level not only consists of the basic information about the book but it also requires a detailed and in-depth analysis and literary criticism of the book. On college level, students are expected to demonstrate the ability to critically analyze the material and derive inferences accordingly.
Sample Format (Template) for a Standard Book Report

Title:
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Author:

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Copyright:

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Illustration:

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Type of Book (fantasy, humor, science fiction, mystery, biography, non-fiction):

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Main Character:

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Description of Main Character:

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Character # 2:

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Description of Character # 2:

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Character # 3:

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Description of Character # 3:

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Description of Plot Setting:

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Description of Time and Place of Story:

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Your Personal Impressions and Conclusions:

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What was the thing which you liked the most about the book?

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What was the thing which you disliked the most about the book?

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What is your inference after reading the book? How do you think it has affected or might affect you or others who will read it?

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