Writing Lab #14: Writing a Review
Class Syllabus – Grades 6-8
May 16, 2023
Objective: Students will be able to write a strong review for a book, movie, or even their day!
Essential Questions:
- What is the purpose of a book review?
- What are four strong ways to start a review?
- What are some things to keep in mind when writing a review?
Enduring Understandings:
- A book review’s purpose is to help people decide whether or not the book would interest them enough to read it.
- Four strong ways to start a review are with a quote, some interesting background, a fun fact, or an explanation of a term.
- Four reminders when writing a review: Explain your opinion, persuade the reader, consider a work’s context, try to understand the artist’s intent.
Standards
Grade 6: L.6.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. A. Vary sentence patterns for meaning (syntax), reader/listener interest, and style/voice. B. Maintain consistency in style and tone.
Grade 7: L.7.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. A. Vary sentence patterns for meaning (syntax), reader/listener interest, and style/voice. B. Maintain consistency in style and tone. Grade 8: L.8.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. A. Vary sentence patterns for meaning (syntax), reader/listener interest, and style/voice. B. Maintain consistency in style and tone.
Materials
- Please print the in-class worksheet and the article linked here
- Pen or pencil