Book+Reviews

**Book Reviews** Every 3 months you must choose a novel, and complete a book report. Library time and silent reading time will be provided on a regular basis. **The criteria for the book reports are as follows.**  1. The heading for each book review should include the author of the book and the title of the novel, always __underlined.__  2. You will need to write 4 proper paragraphs answering the following questions: //  i.    //  Evaluate the novel on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being awesome) and explain why you feel this way. // If this novel was made into a movie, do not answer the first question (obviously it is a good book or they wouldn’t have made a movie). Instead, write a paragraph comparing the novel to the movie and state at least 2 differences between them. //    ii. What was your favourite event in this novel and __why__?  iii. Who was your favourite character and __why__?  iv. Do any of the elements (character, setting, plot, etc.) remind you of your own life? Explain why or why not you can relate to this novel. **  3. In point form describe these 4 elements of a plot line for your novel (Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, and Conclusion). **Book review assignments should reflect thoughtfulness, an ability to express oneself in writing, and an ability to use good language skills. See the following criteria sheet.**
 * These 4 paragraphs need to include a topic sentence, concluding sentence, and supporting sentences. Remember to pay attention to spelling, grammar and punctuation. You should include a rough draft with your good copy.