Your Book Review ~
As discussed and reviewed in class - Post your book choice, author, page count, what the book is about and what caught your eye around it by Wednesday, November 9th - please have your book with you starting Wednesday, November 9th - we can discuss it - and it will also be handy for reading ...
Your book review is due Wednesday, November 30th - as listed on your guidelines - with all writing postings and listings - it is expected that you follow our classroom etiquette and expectations. A hard copy with an editing sheet is to be filed in your Writing Portfolio prior to any postings on the blog. Your rough draft and editing tools are there for your success. You may also feel free to bring Ms. Lane your rough draft and editing sheet if you would like to do so.
Remember, Ms. Lane is at school Monday through Thursdays and has an open lab for questions, review or quiet time in the classroom - from 3:45 to 4:15 -
If you choose to post a question, plan on a two day return time before the answer is posted.
Happy Reading!
Here are some tips to get you started:
Make sure you have read the WHOLE book before you start your review.
Include a short summary of the book, but don't give away the good parts!
Include some background information on the author. You can usually find a bio inside the front or back cover of the book. You can also go online to find information. Just remember to be accurate. If you have any chance of interviewing the author - go for it - contact information may be in the book or online or someone who works with them with respond to you.
Mention what kind of book it is - fiction or nonfiction, a book with pictures and/or photographs or illustration, how many pages, etc.
Be specifice about whatyou like or don't like about the book. Give examples like, "The author brings the streets of London to life with his vivid descriptions," or The author tries to be funny in some areas, but I didn't think some of it was in good taste.
Have a friend or family member read it over - edit - do they have any questions about the book that you didn't answer? Add it to your review ... re-read. File in your Writing Portfolio with your editing sheet. Thank you, Ms. Lane
