How to Record a Book Report:

The focus of the book report for ESL students is

the MAIN IDEA + Supporting Details

Here is the basic script for recording:

1. "The name of the book is _______."

2. "This book is about  (talk about the main idea)."

3. "For example,

                  K - 3 students   (talk about 1 supporting detail)."

                  4 - 8 students   (talk about 2-3 supporting details)."

4. "My favorite part of the book is ________________________________________."