Book Report Ideas
Outside reading is a very important factor in becoming a better reader.
This year you will be required to read a book each quarter and complete a book report. You
may choose the book, but it must be approved by the teacher to use for your report. Below
you will find a list of fun and creative ways to do book reports. You may choose any option;
HOWEVER, you must present your book reports in four different ways (no using the same
idea more than once). Have fun, and I enjoy seeing which books you pick! 
Don’t wait until the last minute! Below are the quarterly dates to have your book approved by
the teacher.
1st Quarter- book should be approved by....
2nd Quarter- book should be approved by....
3rd Quarter- book should be approved by....
4th Quarter- book should be approved by....
We will have our first round of book reports during the week of:
(This is for anyone who started right away and wants to get theirs out of the way.)
1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th QuarterOur final round of book reports will be during the week of:
1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th Quarter(You may choose either round, but remember- it’s not always best to wait until the last
minute!)
FLIP THIS PAGE FOR BOOK REPORT IDEAS!!!
Book in a Bag
After reading your book, select a book report container. The container could be a plastic bag, a
manila envelope, a can, or anything else that might be appropriate. Decorate the container to convey
some of the major details, elements, or themes found in the book.
When the container is complete, go to work on the contents of the container. Include the following:
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Questions: Write ten questions based on the book. Five of the questions can be about general
content, but the other five must require more thinking.
Vocabulary: Create a ten-word glossary of unfamiliar words from the book.
Things : Include five things that have a connection to the story.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
Write a review of the book you just finished reading -- in the style of a movie review. You will award
a thumbs up or thumbs down on the book. How many stars will you give your book? You will then
design a movie poster for your book. Finally, present your reasoning to your classmates and share
whether or not you feel they should read the book.
Sell it!
You will pretend to be a publicist for the book that's just been read. Write and deliver a 60-second
speech that will persuade other students that they should read the book. Writing and speaking
persuasively will be especially difficult if you didn't like the book. If that's the case, you can share
that fact after completing the speech.
Interview a Character
Compose eight to ten questions to ask a main character in the book just completed. You will then
create the character's response to each question. The questions and answers should provide
information that shows you read the book without giving away the most significant details. You must
think of a way to creatively introduce the character you are interviewing (similar to a tv or magazine
interview....this can be written or acted out).
Script it!
You will write a movie script for a favorite scene in the book just read. At the top of the script, you
can assign real-life TV or movie stars to play each role. Recruit some of your classmates/friends to
help you act out the scene. Props can be used, and scripts must be provided for all actors involved 
(see me if you need help with copies).
Create a Comic Book
You can turn a book, or part of it, into a comic book, complete with comic-style illustrations and
dialogue bubbles. It must be enough pages to show that you have read the entire book.
Picture Book
After reading a book, create a picture book version of the story that would appeal to younger
students. You can then share the picture books with a group of young students.
Dear Diary
Create a diary or journal and write at least five entries that might have been written by a character in
the book just read. The entries should share details about the story that will prove you read the book.
Bind it in a creative way and decorate it correlating to the story.
Character Trait Chart
Create a chart with three columns. Each column is headed with the name of one of the book's
characters. As you read the book, keep a record of the traits each character possesses and include
an incident that supports each trait. Each character must have five traits. When you finish the book,
look over the traits each character possessed. In a short paper, explain how these traits helped or
harmed the characters throughout the book (make sure to include supporting details).
Gamers!
Create a type of board or card game for the book you just read. For example: “Concentration” You
will need 30 index cards to create a Concentration-style game related to the book. The student
chooses 14 things, characters, or events that played a part in the book and creates two cards that
have identical pictures of each of those things. The two remaining cards are marked Wild Card! Turn
over all 30 cards facedown and mix them up. Choose a partner to play the game with, while
explaining what each picture/word/thing is on the card and how it relates to the book. We will test the
game out in class!
Meet the Character
Dress up like a character from the book you just read. Introduce yourself to the class and tell us your
story.