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How to Write a Book Report Middle & High School level

Book reports and book reviews are similar. Book reports tend to be a little more
descriptive (What is this book about?) and book reviews are usually more persuasive
(Why a reader should or shouldn't read this book). Both offer a combination of
summary and commentary.
They are a way to think more deeply about a book you've read and to demonstrate your
understanding.
Most teachers have their own requirements, and sometimes a specific format they
expect you to follow, so be sure to check, but the following general elements of a book
report or book review should be helpful.
Introduction
Here you want to provide basic information about the book, and a sense of what your
report will be about. You should include:
Title (underlined)/Author
Publication Information: Publisher, year, number of pages
Genre
A brief (1-2 sentences) introduction to the book and the report/review.
Body
There are two main sections for this part. The first is an explanation of what the book is
about. The second is your opinions about the book and how successful it is. There are
some differences between reports on fiction or other imaginative writing and reports on
non-fiction books.
But for both, a good place to start is to explain the author's purpose and/or the main
themes of the book. Then you can summarize.
For fiction or other creative writing:
Provide brief descriptions of the setting, the point of view (who tells the story), the
protagonist , and other major characters. If there is a distinct mood or tone, discuss that
as well.
Give a concise plot summary. Along with the sequence of major events, you may want
to discuss the book's climax and resolution, and/or literary devices such as
foreshadowing. But, if you are writing a review, be careful not to give away important
plot details or the ending.
For non-fiction:
Provide a general overview of the author's topic, main points, and argument. What is the
thesis? What are the important conclusions?
Don't try to summarize each chapter or every angle. Choose the ones that are most
significant and interesting to you.
Analysis and Evaluation

In this section you analyze or critique the book. You can write about your own opinions;
just be sure that you explain and support them with examples. Some questions you
might want to consider:
Did the author achieve his or her purpose?
Is the writing effective, powerful, difficult, beautiful?
What are the strengths and weaknesss of the book?
For non-fiction, what are the author's qualifications to write about the subject? Do you
agree with the author's arguments and conclusions?
What is your overall response to the book? Did you find it interesting, moving, dull?
Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?
Conclusion
Briefly conclude by pulling your thoughts together. You may want to say what
impression the book left you with, or emphasize what you want your reader to know
about it.
Cmo escribir un informe de libro - nivel de educacin media y alta
Reserva informes y reseas de libros son similares. reportes de libros tienden a ser un
poco ms descriptivo (Qu es este libro?) y reseas de libros suelen ser ms persuasivo
(Por qu un lector debera o no debera leer este libro). Ambos ofrecen una
combinacin de resumen y comentario.
Son una forma de pensar ms profundamente acerca de un libro que ha ledo y
demostrar su comprensin.
La mayora de los maestros tienen sus propios requisitos, y, a veces un formato
especfico que esperan que siguen, as que asegrese de comprobar, pero los siguientes
elementos generales de un informe de un libro o resea debe ser til.
Introduccin
Aqu desea proporcionar informacin bsica sobre el libro, y un sentido de lo que su
informe ser aproximadamente. Debe incluir:
Ttulo (subrayado) / Autor
Informacin de la publicacin: Editorial, ao, nmero de pginas
Gnero
Una breve (1-2 oraciones) introduccin al libro y el informe / revisin.
Cuerpo
Hay dos secciones principales de esta pieza. La primera es una explicacin de lo que
trata el libro. El segundo es sus opiniones sobre el libro y el xito que es. Hay algunas
diferencias entre los informes sobre la ficcin o la otra escritura imaginativa e informes
sobre libros de no ficcin.
Pero para ambos, un buen lugar para comenzar es explicar el propsito del autor y / o de
los temas principales del libro. A continuacin, puede resumir.
Por otra ficcin o la escritura creativa:

Proporcionar una breve descripcin de la configuracin, el punto de vista (que cuenta la


historia), el protagonista, y otros personajes principales. Si hay un estado de nimo
distinto o tono, hablar de eso tambin.
Hacer un resumen de la trama concisa. Junto con la secuencia de acontecimientos
importantes, es posible que desee discutir el clmax del libro y de la resolucin, y / o
recursos literarios tales como presagio. Pero, si usted est escribiendo un comentario,
tenga cuidado de no revelar importantes detalles de la trama o el final.
Para no-ficcin:
Proporcionar una visin general del tema del autor, los puntos principales, y el
argumento. Cul es la tesis? Cules son las conclusiones ms importantes?
No trate de hacer un resumen de cada captulo o todos los ngulos. Elija los que son ms
importantes e interesantes para usted.
Anlisis y Evaluacin
En esta seccin se analiza o crtica del libro. Usted puede escribir sobre sus propias
opiniones; slo asegrese de que usted explique y las apoya con ejemplos. Algunas
preguntas que usted podra considerar:
Por qu el autor a alcanzar su propsito?
Es la escritura eficaz, potente, difcil, hermosa?
Cules son los puntos fuertes y weaknesss del libro?
Para no ficcin, cules son las calificaciones del autor para escribir sobre el tema?
Est de acuerdo con los argumentos y conclusiones del autor?
Cul es su respuesta general al libro? Te ha resultado interesante, en movimiento, sin
brillo?
Lo recomendara a otros? Por qu o por qu no?
Conclusin
Brevemente concluir tirando de sus pensamientos juntos. Es posible que desee decir qu
impresin del libro que dej con, o enfatizar lo que usted quiere que su lector a saber
sobre l.
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