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Writing a book review

• S. Barker
• Dalry Primary School

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Why write a book review?

• Its an easy way to let other people know if you
  enjoyed a book, or not, and why.
• You could help them to make a choice at the
  bookshop or in the library.

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Important information to include

• The title
• This way, if someone wants to read the book,
  they know what to ask for at the library or the
  book shop.
• The author
• This will also help people to search. Also, if
  they enjoyed the book, they could look for more
  by this author.

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Summarise the story

• Give a summary of the main parts of the story.
• Dont give away any plot twists, or the ending.
• Make the book sound as exciting and interesting
  as possible!

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Give your opinion

• Tell the reader whether you enjoyed the book or
  not.
• Remember to give a reason for your opinion!
• Be honest, dont be afraid to say if you didnt
  enjoy the book.

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Check it over

• Check your work for
• Capital letters
• Finger spaces
• Full stops
• Read your review to your partner. Does
• it make sense? What kind of
• improvements could you make?

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