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Book review task mat
This brilliantly simple but versatile template or task mat helps students to write their own book review.
Using an exemplar review of Michael Morpurgo's novel Private Peaceful to show students what to aim for. The resource includes a selection of short summarising and dual-coding tasks to help them to engage with their chosen text and the main character, along with success criteria.
Includes a PowerPoint version for display in lessons and could be used in any reading or library lesson or for World Book Day activities.
Could also be used with Year 8 students practising for the 13+ Common Entrance examinations.
Example tasks from the book review template:
Reduce: In no more than 50 words, summarise the main character:
Transform: Sketch three images/symbols which represent the main character. Label with an explanation:
The text: Select at least three key words from the text that you could use in your own writing. Make sure you understand / can define them.
Criticise: ‘I would definitely recommend this book to another reader.’
To what extent do you agree?
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KS3 Book Review Template Differentiated (Reading for Pleasure)
Subject: English
Age range: 11-14
Resource type: Worksheet/Activity
Last updated
8 September 2024
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Two book reviewing templates WITH EXAMPLES; one simpler and shorter one for LA pupils and one longer and more challenging. Both include example reviews of Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam.
- LA 1x templates per A4 paper - portrait
- HA 1x template per A4 paper - landscape
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Jul 2, 2024 · These students will find it helpful to use the book review example sentences, headings and the structured template to guide them. Suitable for key stage 3 learners, this printable English teaching resource is designed for fiction book reviews, but could be adapted to support students with non-fiction books reviews too.
Apr 28, 2021 · Free printable Book Review Template KS3 / GCSE English Differentiated 7 page workbook to help students keep a log of their reading. This writing a book review template can be used as a stand alone class project, homework assignment (and as an on-going homework idea), extension task, opinion article writing revision aid, planning tool for speaking and listening presentation, discussion aid or ...
Excite another reader into appreciating a book of your choice by using this simple step by step guide to writing a book review. Example provided. ... book review ks3 .
Nov 15, 2023 · Example tasks from the book review template: Reduce: In no more than 50 words, summarise the main character: Transform: Sketch three images/symbols which represent the main character. Label with an explanation: The text: Select at least three key words from the text that you could use in your own writing. Make sure you understand / can define them.
1. What sort of book is this going to be? 2. What do we already know about the book? 3. If it is a fiction book, what do you think is going to happen in the story? If it is a non-fiction book, what sorts of things are going to be included in the book? 4. Pick out three special devices that the publishers have used to make this book sound ...
To discuss means to talk or write about a subject in detail. It's good to be able to discuss stories and books with other people and to share views and ideas on them. When discussing stories you ...
Nov 22, 2012 · Example book reviews. Subject: English. Age range: 11-14. Resource type: Worksheet/Activity. ... Simple book reviews written to show simple yet functional examples ...
Sep 8, 2024 · Two book reviewing templates WITH EXAMPLES; one simpler and shorter one for LA pupils and one longer and more challenging. Both include example reviews of Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam. LA 1x templates per A4 paper - portrait; HA 1x template per A4 paper - landscape
Beyond, author and publisher of all things secondary, have the answers! Delve into our book review resources and encourage students with their book reading and analysis habits. Featuring tools that offer ways into the book review process, including book report templates and writing prompts, our KS3 book review resources contain everything you ...
Delve into our book review resources and encourage students with their book reading and analysis habits. Featuring tools that offer ways into the book review process, including book report templates and writing prompts, our KS3 book review resources contain everything you need to teach this topic from cover to cover.