Matched Book Review

A book review...

• is an essay that only summarizes the books without mentioning the ending

• is an analysis which includes strengths and/or weaknesses as well as factual information of the book

• gives only facts and details, not personal comments

• is a story about a book

It is important that your book review contains...

• a summary of the book
• your opinion of the book
• vivid words and adjectives
• all of the above

Which description is most vivid?

• This book is good.
• This book is really good.
• You have to read the story.
• The information about spiders is captivating.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In our book review, we are using adjectives with positive and negative connotation. Which word has a positive connotation?

• unengaging
• too educational
• astonishing
• certainly not a page turned 

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which adjective has a negative connotation?

• unengaging
• spactacular
• educational
• action-packed

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which should not be included in your book review?

• summary
• reasons to read the book
• reasons to not read the book
• none of the above

A conclusion is important because...

• it wraps up your writing and gives a sense of closure
• introduces the topic
• gives facts and details 
• gives a title

Following your planning method is important because...

• it keeps your writing unorganized
• it keeps your writing organized
• it provides reasons to write
• it helps your point of view