We began Writer's Workshop with a mini-lesson and discussion about what makes a good book review. Starting next Thursday, students will turn in a book review about a book that they are reading (or read recently) every other Thursday.
HOMEWORK: Monday, 2/1- 3 paragraph answer to Philosophy question (see Wednesday's blog for details)
Tuesday, 2/2- pick 3 poems from poetryoutloud.org (see Monday's blog for details)
Thursday, 2/4- Book Review, at least 2 paragraphs in length
Use this blog to see what we did in class today, to access handouts and other resources, and to check in about homework.
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Guidelines for Book Review Assignments
(due every other Thursday, beginning Feb. 4)
1. Your review must be on a book that you have read within the last six months.
2. Every OTHER review may be on a graphic novel.
3. Your review must be at least two paragraphs long, and may be longer.
4. Each paragraph must be 5-8 sentences.
5. Review must contain enough of a summary so that someone who is reading your review, but knows nothing about the book, will get a good sense of what the book is about. However, it should not be all summary; a review is mostly your opinion of the book.
6. Don't just state your opinion- explain WHY you feel the way you feel about the book.
See the link below for some examples:
Book Review Examples
1. Your review must be on a book that you have read within the last six months.
2. Every OTHER review may be on a graphic novel.
3. Your review must be at least two paragraphs long, and may be longer.
4. Each paragraph must be 5-8 sentences.
5. Review must contain enough of a summary so that someone who is reading your review, but knows nothing about the book, will get a good sense of what the book is about. However, it should not be all summary; a review is mostly your opinion of the book.
6. Don't just state your opinion- explain WHY you feel the way you feel about the book.
See the link below for some examples:
Book Review Examples
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