Genre: Mystery

Due October 31st

Genre: Historical Fiction

Due November 30th

Genre: Newbery Award winner

Due January 31st

Genre: Free Choice
Due February 29th

Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Due March 30th

Genre: Free Choice

Due April 30th

Genre: Non-Fiction

Due May 31st

 

This month students will be doing a book review using the example below. This book review contains four detailed paragraphs.

 

The first paragraph          Introduces and contains the title, author and a short opinion of the book.

The second paragraph       Tells what the book is about.

The third paragraph          Explains what you liked about the book, with examples.

The fourth paragraph       Talks about the theme or message of the story.

 

It must be typed.

 

Sample:

                                                             Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World

 

Introduction                                      Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World by Jennifer Armstrong is the most exciting book I’ve ever read. It describes one of the most amazing adventures in history.

 

What is the book about?                          In 1914, 28 explorers try to cross Antarctica. They never

                                                Get there. Their ship becomes trapped by ice 100 miles from their destination. The explorers are stranded for almost two years near Antarctica. In Antarctica, the temperature can get to -100 degrees Fahrenheit. Ernest Shackleton, the group’s leader, sails 800 miles in a 20 foot boat to look for help.

 

What do I like about this book?                I loved reading the details of this adventure. With 40 photos from the actual explorers, I felt like I was there with them. I don’t like ice and cold, but I had to keep reading to find out what these explorers did to survive.

 

What is the book’s theme or message?         The author describes how brave these explorers were. As I read this book, I wondered if I could have been that brave. The author shows how different people can work together as a team. She also tells how important being a good leader is. The book is great from start to finish.