Oral presentation template for school
A five-minute class oral presentation on any topic: a hook, three clear points with evidence, a short summary and a confident ending, plus a card for handling questions.
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Book report presentation template
A book report presentation for primary and middle school: title, author, setting, main characters, plot without spoilers, favourite part, themes and a recommendation.
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The cards
- 1
Introduce the book
Hello everyone. Today I am presenting my book report on [book title] by [author].
It was published in [year] and it is a [genre: adventure, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction] book.
- 2
Why I chose it
I chose this book because [a friend recommended it / I liked the cover / I enjoy this author / my teacher set it].
Before I started, I expected [what you thought it would be like].
- 3
Setting
- Where: [place, real or imaginary]
- When: [time period or season]
- One detail that makes the setting feel real: [detail]
- 4
Main characters
- [Main character]: [two words to describe them] because [example]
- [Second character]: [role in the story]
- [Third character or villain]: [what they want]
- 5
The plot
Beginning: [how the story starts]
Middle: [the main problem or challenge]
I will not spoil the ending, but [hint, such as: there is a big surprise]!
- 6
A word from the book
Share a short phrase or word the author uses that you liked, and say the page number.
I liked the way the author described [thing] as [short phrase], because it made me picture [image].
Keep it to one line, then explain it in your own words.
- 7
My favourite part
My favourite part was when [event].
I liked it because [it was funny / exciting / sad / surprising], and it made me feel [feeling].
- 8
Theme or message
I think the author wants us to learn that [message, such as: friendship matters more than winning].
You can see this when [example from the book].
- 9
Rating and recommendation
I would recommend this book to [people who like..., readers aged...].
If you enjoyed [similar book], you will probably like this one too.
Thank you for listening. Are there any questions?
How to use this template
Use this template when you need to present a book report to your class, usually in primary or middle school (Years 3 to 8 in Australia and the UK, Grades 3 to 8 in the US and Canada). The cards walk through what teachers commonly ask for: the title and author, why you chose the book, the setting, the main characters, a plot summary that does not give away the ending, your favourite part, the message of the book and who you would recommend it to. Each card has sentence starters you can finish in your own words. A four-minute report fits comfortably; you can trim or add cards to match your teacher's instructions.
Tips
- Hold up the book, or show its cover on a slide, while you introduce it so everyone knows exactly which one you mean.
- Do not tell the ending. Your classmates may want to read it, and leaving them curious makes a stronger finish.
- Give one example for every opinion. If you say a character is brave, say what they did that was brave.
- Practise saying the author's name and any tricky character names out loud before the day.
- Look at a different part of the room each time you turn a card, so everyone feels included.
- Write the title and author in big letters on your first card so you never stumble over them when you start.
- If you feel nervous, take one slow breath before each card. Your classmates will not notice the pause, but you will feel calmer.
Make it fit
- For younger students, keep only the introduction, characters, favourite part and recommendation cards.
- For older students, add a card on the author's writing style, such as point of view, language or how the chapters end.
- For a non-fiction book, swap the plot and characters cards for three interesting things you learned and how the book is organised.
- If your class gives star ratings, say your rating on the last card and explain the reason in one sentence.
- For a written book report that you also have to read aloud, use these cards as your plan and write one paragraph per card.
Updated October 29, 2026