Encourage scholars to share their love of reading with informative and engaging book reviews. Here, you'll find a series of guides that walk learners through the review writing process. Included in the collection is information about what a review looks like, what should be written in a review, special tips and tricks for specific types of books, and examples.

Concepts

book reviews, plot, setting, characters, story elements, literary themes, book analysis

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Copy and place materials in an envelope for early finishers to use when time permits
• Send papers home as a packet over long breaks or vacation for additional practice
• Invite pupils to share their completed reviews 

Classroom Considerations

• The series of guides is designed for learners who are gifted and/or scholars who are capable of working independently
• Copies are required  
• The plan states the lesson is best implemented in a classroom 

Pros

• Each lesson is written clearly and in kid-friendly language 
• Examples provided are written by young readers

Cons

• Assessment strategies and a rubrics are mentioned, but not included 

Common Core

W.4.4 W.5.4 W.6.4