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Writing A Good Book Review

Writing A Good Book Review. What Is A Book Review ?. A written opinion of what you think of a certain book as well as an accompanying summary. A Good Book Review . . . . Gives a statement telling the genre and what types of people would enjoy reading this book.

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Writing A Good Book Review

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  1. Writing A Good Book Review

  2. What Is A Book Review ? • A written opinion of what you think of a certain book as well as an accompanying summary

  3. A Good Book Review . . . • Gives a statement telling the genre and what types of people would enjoy reading this book. • Gives your personal opinions and thoughts about the book and relates the book to your personal life. • Gives a brief summary of what goes on in the book but not giving a way the final event ( to do this, you usually just say a question such as “Who will win the vigorous battle between ________ and ______? Read the book to find out ! • Leaves the reader in suspense

  4. Paragraph 1 • The first paragraph follows the title and author. • In the 1st paragraph, you will need to include the genre, and what type of people the book is geared towards

  5. Paragraph 2 • In the 2nd paragraph you want to include your personal opinions about the book and how parts relate to your personal life. • This paragraph is strictly about you and your thoughts, and enjoyments

  6. Paragraph 3 • Your 3rd paragraph is the longest of all of your paragraphs. • You will give a descriptive yet brief summary of at least 9 sentences but no more that 15 sentences. • You must go through phases 1 through 3 (see next slide)

  7. Paragraph 3-PLANNER • For your summary, you will need to design a phases planner Phase 2 Talk about the main events and the problems that occur during the middle of the book. Also discuss the major problem Phase 1 Talk about the main events in the 1sthalf of your book Phase 3 Talk about the events that lead up to the climax of the book. Phase 4 Discuss the climax but do not include how the story is resolved

  8. Paragraph 4 • This is your last required paragraph • Talk about the following; • Author • Author’s purpose • Awards Book Has Received • Additional Info About The Book • Closing REMEMBER-WHAT EVR YOUR WRITE IN THE LAST PARAGRAPH IS WHAT MOST PEOPLE WILL COMMONLY REMEMBER.

  9. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER • Now you have a great report to be proud of!! • For homework I want you to type up a book report on one A4 page in FONT 14 that will be displayed in the classroom.

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