Book Report Template
This book report template for 3rd graders and other elementary readers fits on one page. It asks for the title, author and genre, the main characters, the setting, the beginning, middle and end, and an opinion with a rating.
- Grade Level
- Grades 1 to 8
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Book Report Template Example
A 3rd grader's report on Charlotte's Web, from the characters to her rating.
What's in the Book Report Template
Book Details and Characters
Fields for title, author and genre, and a table that pairs each main character with a description.
Setting and Story
A box for where and when, then three columns for the beginning, middle and end.
Opinion and Rating
A box for what the student thinks and why, and a four-choice rating from Loved It to Not for Me.
Editable Versions
Type into the Word, Google Docs or PDF file, or print it to fill in by hand. US Letter or A4.
How to Use the Book Report Template
Fill In the Book
Students write the book title, author and genre at the top before they start on the report.
List the Characters
In the table, students write each main character and what that character is like, in a few words.
Describe the Setting
Students write where and when the story takes place, using details they remember from the book.
Retell the Story
In the three columns, students tell what happens at the beginning, in the middle and at the end.
Give an Opinion
Students write what they think of the book and why, then tick one rating that fits how they feel.
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