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UNIT 11: BOOKS - Writing section-. WRITING A BOOK REPORT. A BOOK REPORT OUTLINE. General introduction. What is the title of the book? Who is the author? What type of book is it?. Where is the book set? What is the main theme of the story? Who are the main characters?
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A BOOK REPORT OUTLINE General introduction • What is the title of the book? • Who is the author? • What type of book is it?
Where is the book set? • What is the main theme of the story? • Who are the main characters? • What is the plot of the story? Summary of the book content
Conclusion • What is your opinion about the book? • Would you recommend the book?
vocabulary science fiction (n) : books, films or cartoons about an imagined future, especially about space travel or other planets
thriller (n) : a book, play or film which has an exciting story, often about solving a crime
craft book (n) a book involving a special skills at making things with your hands
wizard school (in stories): a school that teaches magic powers
Structures • Title: • The title of the book is…, • Beginning: • It is a fascinating tale of …….. • This moving account of ………. • I find the story far-fetched and unconvincing
Detail/plot: • Written in…, the story begins with… • The events unfold in… • The tale is set in… • Characters: • The writer introduces us to… • My favorite character is undoubtedly… • The story focuses on …
Feelings/Opinions: • What I like most about is … • The best thing about is…. • I was impressed by … • One aspect I found disappointing was … • One possible flaw is that …
Conclusion: • I would highly recommend this rewarding book. • By the end of the book, I feel… • I was left unmoved by the story. • Use SIMPLE PRESENT tense.
ACTIVITY WORK IN PAIRS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BOOK YOU HAVE JUST READ.
A MODEL OF QUESTION AND ANSWER TASK • QUESTIONS: • What is the title of the book? • Who is the author? • What type of book is it? • Where is the book set? • What is the main theme of the story? • Who are the main characters? • What is the plot of the story? • What is your opinion about the book? • Would you recommend the book?
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