Novel+Studies

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__Writing Book Reviews:__ Below are some useful resources to help you to writie your own book review.

Task: Use the resources to complete this simple plan into your reading books. 1. What is the purpose of a book review? 2. What does a good book review need? 3. What are you going to include in yours? (Simple plan) 4. Draft your review in your draft books.

[|Writing a book review]

__ One possible structure: __

Intro:

Begin with the title and author of the book

Paragraph 1: - Begin with an exciting line from the book, something that makes the reader want to read on. - Then give your overall opinion about the book

Paragraph 2: - Give us the general information about the book, without giving away the ending. - Setting: When, Where - Brief description of the plot (story line)

Paragraph 3 (elaborate/give more detail): - Characters: Who were the main characters? Were they interesting and why? Who was your favourite and why?

Paragraph 4: - Plot: What did you think of the plot? Was it predictable? Was it interesting? Did it remind you of any other books that you have read?

Paragraph 5: - Summarise: Finishing comment. Who would you recommend this book for?