Book Day Book Review Templates (5 Pages: Fiction & Non-Fiction)

Make reading fun and reflective with this versatile resource! This pack contains five differentiated book review templates designed to engage students from Year 1 to Year 6.

These templates provide structure for students to record key information while prompting deeper thought about the specific type of book they read, whether it’s a thrilling story or an informative guide. They are perfect for celebrating Book Day or for use in your everyday reading curriculum.

Key Features and Differentiation:
This resource is designed to grow with your students, offering targeted templates for both narrative and informational texts:

Five Unique Designs: The pack includes five distinct templates to keep reviewing fresh and exciting throughout the year.

Essential Book Information: All five templates require students to record basic information, such as the Book Title, Author, Illustrator, and a Star Rating/Recommendation.

Specific Fiction Templates (Ideal for Y1-Y6):

Simple Fiction Review (Y1/2 focus): Includes basic components like Main Characters, Setting, and a dedicated drawing box.

Advanced Fiction Review (Y3-Y6 focus): Encourages deeper analysis with sections for Plot Summary, Conflict/Solution, identifying Favourite/Least Favourite Characters (with reasons), and determining the Moral or Lesson learned from the story.

Specific Non-Fiction Templates (Ideal for Y2-Y6):

Simple Non-Fiction Review (Y2/3 focus): Prompts students to identify the Topic/Subject, list 3 Facts Learned, and rate the usefulness of the pictures or diagrams.

Advanced Non-Fiction Review (Y4-Y6 focus): Focuses on critical evaluation, asking students about the Author’s Purpose (e.g., to inform or persuade), the Quality of Information (trusting the facts), and the effectiveness of the Organization (contents page, index, chapters).

Creative/Mixed Review Template: A fifth, versatile layout gives students a chance to express their overall opinion, suggest a new title for the book, or design a new book cover.

This pack is an invaluable tool for building literacy skills, promoting reading engagement, and encouraging thoughtful and genre-specific critical analysis of books in the classroom.