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Library Book Review Information


 * 1) Before you begin writing, make a few notes about the points you want to get across.
 * 2) While you’re writing, try thinking of your reader as a friend to whom you are telling a story.
 * 3) Try to mention the name of the author and the book title in the first paragraph- there is nothing more frustrating than reading a review of a great book, but not knowing who wrote it and what the title is!
 * 4) If possible, use one paragraph for each point you want to make about the book. It’s a good way to emphasize the importance of the point. You might want to list the main points in you r notes before you begin.
 * 5) Try to get the main theme of the book across in the beginning of you r review. Your reader should know right away what he or she is getting into should they choose to read the book!
 * 6) Think about whether the book is part of a genre. Does the book fit into a type like mystery, adventure, or romance? What aspects of the genre does it use?
 * 7) What do you like or dislike about the book’s writing style? Is it funny? Does it give you a sense of the place it is set?
 * 8) Try using a few quotes from the book to illustrate your points. This is not absolutely necessary, but it is a good way to give your reader a sense of the author’s writing style.
 * 9) Make sure your review explains how you feel about the book and why, not just what the book is about. A good review should express the reviewer’s opinion and persuade the reader to share it, to read the book, or to avoid reading it.
 * 10) Do research about the author and incorporate what you learn into the review. Biographical information can help you formulate your opinion about the book, and gives your review a “depth”. Remember, a book doesn’t come directly from a printing press, it’s a product of an author’s mind, and therefore it may be helpful to know something about the author and how she or he came to write the book.

Library Book Review Rubric Student NameHomeroom Due Date_____ __ Parent Signature ___ 10 points || Introductory paragraph includes: Title, Author, Publisher, and Date of Publication Complete information on characters, setting, and plot Background material about the author and his/her other works. || 10 points || The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed. || 20 points || Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader’s concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 counterargument. || 20 points || All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author’s position. || 10 points || All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. || 10 points || Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content. || 10 points || Reviewer should establish a voice, tone, and personal style that make the review interesting. || 10 points || The Conclusion should: Reiterate the main points the reviewer has made. Leave the reader with a clear and memorable impression of the work reviewed. ||
 * //Book Review should be a minimum of one full page Times New Roman font size 12. With your name on the rubric (attached to your finished piece- no header on the Book Review itself). //**
 * Components of a Book Review
 * Focus or Thesis Statement
 * Support for Position
 * Evidence and Examples
 * Sentence Structure
 * Grammar and Spelling
 * Voice
 * Conclusion