BOOK REPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR THIRD GRADE – 2015/2016
Each student is required to read a book and prepare a written or oral book report for
each book according to the schedule below. The books chosen should be an
appropriate reading ability and interest. Each book should be one continuous story
not several short stories in one book, except for the non-fiction assignment. The
average length of each book should be at least 45 pages, unless otherwise stated.
Each book must be approved by Mrs. Harper.
Parents, I strongly recommend that your child read the majority of each book aloud.
Encouraging your child to read smoothly, use good expression, and understand
clearly what is being read is one of the best gifts you can give them. It is also helpful
to write a brief summary at the end of each chapter, to help recall important parts of
the story. Your child is more apt to enjoy reading if you enjoy it with them. (We
understand that this is difficult but well worth the effort.)
The written and oral book report forms are to be kept in the Homework section of
your binder. Please follow specific directions for each report. It is your responsibility
to get books approved on time as well as complete book reports on time. The first
book should be approved by Thursday, September 3.
DUE DATES:
OCTOBER 7
BIOGRAPHY - ORAL
NOVEMBER 5
FICTION - MYSTERY - WRITTEN FORM
DECEMBER 10
ANIMAL OR NATURE STORY - ORAL
JANUARY 21
ADVENTURE - WRITTEN FORM
MARCH 3
YOUR CHOICE - ORAL
APRIL 7
NON FICTION - WRITTEN FORM
THIRD GRADE ORAL BOOK REPORT REQUIREMENTS
Tell the title and author of the book you have read.
Briefly describe the main characters (limit to two or three).
Tell what the story was about by briefly highlighting events in the beginning,
middle, and end of the story.
Tell what your favorite part of the story was and why you liked it.
Prepare a visual aide about your book. It can be a colorful picture you have
drawn, a shadow box, a model, etc.
Speak clearly – avoid repeating words such as “uh” or “and”.
Speak with expression and loud enough for all to hear.
Stand correctly. Try not to wiggle around, and keep your hands to your side.
Look at your audience.
Keep report between two and three minutes.
Note cards are fine, but do not read them. Use them as clue words to help
you remember things to include in your report and to help keep your thoughts
organized.
Practice saying your report out loud. Perhaps your parents or brother or sister
will listen to you. If not, try the dog. You may wish to practice in front of a
mirror or record your voice to practice on your own. Be sure to time yourself.
COME WELL PREPARED TO DO YOUR BEST !

Name: __________________________________________________________
THIRD GRADE ORAL BOOK REPORT EVALUATION
TOLD TITLE AND AUTHOR
( 5)
______
DESCRIBED MAIN CHARACTERS
(10)
______
TOLD WHAT STORY IS ABOUT
(15)
______
FAVORITE PART AND WHY
(10)
______
VISUAL AIDE
(10)
______
SPOKE CLEARLY
(10)
______
VOLUME AND EXPRESSION
(10)
______
POISE
( 5)
______
EYE CONTACT
( 5)
______
2-3 MINUTES LONG
(10)
______
FLOW
(10)
______
TOTAL
GRADE
COMMENTS:
(100) ______
______
BOOK REPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR FOURTH GRADE – 2015/2016
Each student is required to read a book and prepare a written or oral book report for
each book according to the schedule below. The books chosen should be
appropriate for the student's reading ability and interest. Each book should be one
continuous story not several short stories in one book. The average length of each
book should be at least 80 pages, unless otherwise stated. Each book must be
approved by Mrs. Harper.
Parents, I strongly recommend that your child read the majority of each book aloud.
Encouraging your child to read smoothly, use good expression, and understand
clearly what is being read is one of the best gifts you can give them. It is also helpful
to write a brief summary at the end of each chapter, to help recall important parts of
the story. Your child is more apt to enjoy reading if you enjoy it with them. (We
understand that this is difficult but well worth the effort.)
The written and oral book report forms are to be kept in the Homework section of
your binder. Please follow specific directions for each report. It is your responsibility
to get books approved on time as well as complete book reports on time. The first
book should be approved by Thursday, September 3.
DUE DATES:
OCTOBER 7
FICTION - MYSTERY - WRITTEN FORM
NOVEMBER 5
BIOGRAPHY - ORAL
DECEMBER 10
ADVENTURE - WRITTEN FORM
JANUARY 21
ANIMAL OR NATURE STORY - ORAL
MARCH 3
NON FICTION - WRITTEN FORM
APRIL 7
YOUR CHOICE - ORAL
FOURTH GRADE ORAL BOOK REPORT REQUIREMENTS
Each student must prepare note cards for their oral book report. Follow directions
below. Do not write in complete sentences. Do not read note cards.
CARD 1
Title and author of the book you read
CARD 2
Main characters and a brief description of who they are and
the part they play in the book
CARD 3
Tell what happened in the beginning of your book.
CARD 4
Tell what happened in the middle of your book.
CARD 5
Tell what happened at the end of your book.
CARD 6
Tell your favorite part of the story and why.
Each student must prepare a visual aide to be part of their oral report. Unless
specifically stated, it can be your choice of a colorful picture you have drawn, a
shadow box, a model, etc.
Speak clearly – avoid repeating words such as “uh” or “and”.
Speak with expression and loud enough for all to hear.
Stand correctly. Try not to wiggle around, and keep your hands to your side.
Look at your audience.
Keep report between two and three minutes.
Practice saying your report out loud. Perhaps your parents or brother or sister will
listen to you. If not, try the dog. You may wish to practice in front of a mirror or
record your voice to practice on your own. Be sure to time yourself.
COME WELL PREPARED TO DO YOUR BEST !

FOURTH GRADE ORAL BOOK REPORT EVALUATION
STUDENT'S NAME___________________________________________________
NAME OF BOOK ____________________________________________________
CONTENT
(10)
__________
NOTE CARDS
(10)
__________
VISUAL AIDE
(10)
__________
POISE (APPEARANCE)
(10)
__________
EYE CONTACT
(10)
__________
VOLUME
(10)
__________
FLOW
(10)
__________
PROPER GRAMMAR
(10)
__________
EXPRESSION
(10)
__________
2-3 MINUTES LONG
(10)
__________
TOTAL
(100)
__________
GRADE
COMMENTS:
__________