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A book report is an exposition giving a short summary of a book and a reaction to it. While it includes some details, a book report is usually tailored to its readers. Emphasis usually an a whole falls on aspects of the book related to the subject matter seen an academic group of studies.

Contents 1 Plan 2 Length 3 Time required 4 See also 5 References 6 External links

The book report plan may vary depending on the type of book read (fiction or non-fiction) and/or the age of the students. It generally consists of a title, an introduction, a main body including plot or content summary, two or three paragraphs giving a personal viewpoint and a conclusion summarizing the book's contribution to the subject area seen in class. For grades 6-7 it should consist of a title, a summary, favorite and least favorite parts and characters, about the author of the book, and a recommendation.

For fiction or biography, for instance, a book report should consist of a list of main fictional characters, a list of places, a short summary of what or why the events happen, and it should include when the events take place. It should include an indepth summary of what happens during the story and/or biography.

The book report length may vary from one to three pages long as older students are often asked to identify advanced topics such as symbolism and find deeper meaning in the text.

The time required for book report research and writing may vary from one to several weeks depending on the number of pages of the book to read and the time necessary to write the report.

• Non-fiction
• Expository writing
• Academic writing
• The essay as a pedagogical tool
• Creative writing
• Coursework
• Plagiarism

• Sharon Sorenson, Webster's New World Student Writing Handbook, Second Edition, Prentice Hall, New York. 1992. PP. 85-105.

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