Print or customize these book recommendation templates to use with any novel in upper elementary classrooms. Instead of a basic book report, students can choose from five creative projects as they review any novel. They will enjoy coloring book brochures, analyzing literature while making a paper chain, folding a miniature book about their favorite read, and sharing recommendation bookmarks with friends. This resource is great for elementary school teachers who want to customize book recommendation templates and change up their regular routine during reading time.
 
Check out the contents of these Book Recommendation Templates:
✏️ Book Genre Sort & Bingo - Some of the book review templates ask students to describe their book’s genre. These worksheets assist students in identifying different genres.
✏️ Read It, Rate It - Students can fill in this brochure to review one book.
✏️ Book Review Brochure - Students can continue filling out this brochure as they read multiple books throughout the school year.
✏️ Book Review Paper Chain - Have students answer questions about their book, cut on the dashed lines, and attach the strips into a paper chain.
✏️ Book Review Bookmarks - Consider storing these inside the front cover of chapter books in your classroom library or attaching with a metal ring in the corner. Students can reference these bookmark reviews when searching for something new to read.
✏️ Reading Review Pocketbook - Invite students to make a miniature book about a novel they have read. Directions show how to carefully cut and fold this single page into a mini book.
✏️ A Puur-fect Book - Decorate your classroom bulletin board with kitten-loving readers. Have students decorate a large or small poster about one of their favorite books.
✏️ Answer Key - Check students’ answers to the Book Genre Sort worksheet.
 
✏️ This resource includes a printable PDF with links to the complete Canva template and a Google Slides presentation. Students can type on top of the Google Slides and submit their work through Google Classroom. Teachers can edit the text and clipart found in the Canva templates.
 
Students can also fill out the included form to keep a list of book recommendations from their peers. They can refer to this list when looking for something new to read.
 
Hear about these Book Recommendation Templates from educators like you!
⭐️ “This product has transformed the way my students think about books! The genre sort deepened their understanding of different types of literature and prepared them for completing book review projects. I especially love the brochures - they’re even great for tracking reading throughout the year.”
⭐️ “I am amazed by the variety in this product! The paper chain was a creative new activity and my students loved linking their reviews together to create a chain to hang around the classroom.” 
⭐️ “I like that these projects encourage thoughtful reflection on classroom novels. The bookmarks are also a great idea—they make book recommendations easy to share."
⭐️ “These materials are perfect for my classroom. We are using them as book reports. Students get to choose which style they want to complete each month.”
⭐️ “My students loved writing about a puur-fect book. The kittens made for a beautiful display in the hallway, too.”
 
Use these Book Recommendation Templates in so many ways!
✅ Quickly print or customize a template.
✅ Choose from five different projects.
✅ Engage fast finishers or gifted students in reading activities.
 
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