Name: __________________________ Subject: Language Arts

 

Book Review

 

Introduction:  
  Reading isn't considered to be a fun or attractive activity as going to the movies, but if you give it a try you will see that it allows your imagination and thought to run wild!
Task:  
  You, along with your friend are required to write a review of a book you read. What genre is it? Who are the main characters? Is there a conflict in the story? If so, what is it and how is resolved? Did you like/dislike the book? Why?
Process:  
  - Find a partner.
- Choose a book that you have both read from our class reading list.
- Read the example reviews
- Use the review template to write a review which will answer the questions that appear in the task.
- Put your review in the Entertainment section on the English board in class.
Resources:  
 
  http://www.bravemonster.com/current_kidreview.htm

http://fcpltab.wordpress.com/

www.teachingheart.net/bookreviewcinderella.doc

http://www.ers.cqm.co.uk/revents/bkrev.htm
Evaluation:  
  You will be graded as a pair accordinbg to the following:
- Completion on time
- A well-organized, well-written text, which answers the majority of questions directed in the task.
-Vocabulary
- Grammatical structure (No run-on sentences, punctuation est.)
- Esthetics in presentation
Conclusion:  
  By completing this activity, you have enriched your vocabulary and improved your writing skills. Please e-mail me a feedback telling me whther or not you enjoyed this activity and if you would like to have more activities of this sort.

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