Book review key ring - EAL Nexus

January 8, 2018 | Author: Anonymous | Category: Arts & Humanities, Writing, Grammar
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This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals

EAL Nexus resource

Writing book reviews Key ring Subject:

English

Age groups:

8 – 11, 12 – 14, 15 – 16, 17 - 18

Topic:

Non-fiction writing

Licence information | This resource is free to use for educational purposes. Source | This resource was originally developed by Charlotte Hurley and has been adapted by EAL Nexus.

©British Council 2014

Book review

Book review Purpose: To give a view, opinion and recommendation Examples of main types and forms: • Magazine article • Newspaper article • Poster • Essay question • Script (television or radio review)

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background

summary

recommendation

Book review Words and phrases to collect for writing • Adjectives to show opinion • Words and phrases to point the reader to a particular part of the book • A range of conjunctions to justify opinion

Book review writing frame • Opener – a sentence to hook the reader • Beginning – a paragraph giving background information and a brief plot summary • Middle – a series of paragraphs giving more detail (plot, setting, character etc.)and your opinion • Ending – a paragraph giving your overall opinion and recommendation

Book review key ingredients • Strong first sentence • Background information, e.g. genre and author • Brief summary of plot • Your opinions about plot, character, themes and setting • Evidence to back up opinions • Strengths and weaknesses of the book • Would you recommend the book to other people?

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