“IN REVIEW”- Accelerated Reader Alternate Assignment
Is the book you read not in the Accelerated Reader program like you thought?
As an alternate assignment, or extra credit assignment, you will write a 2 page (or 500 word) review of the book in question.
You may complete this review NEATLY by hand or turn it in on Google Classroom in PDF form (use your notes)
Your review must be a minimum of FIVE meaty paragraphs. Follow this outline for what to write in each.
Summary
What is the title of your book?
Who wrote your book?
What company published your book?
Summarize your book in exactly three lengthy sentences.
Target audience
What age reader would enjoy this book the most?
What makes this book a good choice for that age?
Copy this response frame into your essay. People who enjoyed ____ would like this book as well because...
Strengths
What was the best thing about your book? (characters, action, setting, dialogue, plot twists, etc).
Give a specific example of your answer to the above question (ex: The characters are all very likable, and you fear for their safety. For example, when Connor was escaping the airplane graveyard, you love the fact that he’s more worried for the safety of his fellow refugees than his own).
What was your favorite moment from the book?
Why was this scene so great?
Copy a paragraph from that scene, word for word, from the book. Don’t worry about spoilers.
Weaknesses
How could this book have been improved?
Why would that change be necessary to make the book even better?
Copy this response frame into your essay. You should probably avoid this book if you….
Final Score
What would you rate this book out of 5 stars? (1 being the lowest, five being the highest?)
Did you enjoy, or regret, reading this book?
Why did you feel that way?
Copy this response frame into your essay. If you’re thinking of picking up this book, just remember…
THINK YOU’RE DONE? MAKE SURE YOUR REVIEW IS AT LEAST 2 pages (single spaced on paper) or 500 words typed (click TOOLS or REVIEW > WORD COUNT)
Is the book you read not in the Accelerated Reader program like you thought?
As an alternate assignment, or extra credit assignment, you will write a 2 page (or 500 word) review of the book in question.
You may complete this review NEATLY by hand or turn it in on Google Classroom in PDF form (use your notes)
Your review must be a minimum of FIVE meaty paragraphs. Follow this outline for what to write in each.
Summary
What is the title of your book?
Who wrote your book?
What company published your book?
Summarize your book in exactly three lengthy sentences.
Target audience
What age reader would enjoy this book the most?
What makes this book a good choice for that age?
Copy this response frame into your essay. People who enjoyed ____ would like this book as well because...
Strengths
What was the best thing about your book? (characters, action, setting, dialogue, plot twists, etc).
Give a specific example of your answer to the above question (ex: The characters are all very likable, and you fear for their safety. For example, when Connor was escaping the airplane graveyard, you love the fact that he’s more worried for the safety of his fellow refugees than his own).
What was your favorite moment from the book?
Why was this scene so great?
Copy a paragraph from that scene, word for word, from the book. Don’t worry about spoilers.
Weaknesses
How could this book have been improved?
Why would that change be necessary to make the book even better?
Copy this response frame into your essay. You should probably avoid this book if you….
Final Score
What would you rate this book out of 5 stars? (1 being the lowest, five being the highest?)
Did you enjoy, or regret, reading this book?
Why did you feel that way?
Copy this response frame into your essay. If you’re thinking of picking up this book, just remember…
THINK YOU’RE DONE? MAKE SURE YOUR REVIEW IS AT LEAST 2 pages (single spaced on paper) or 500 words typed (click TOOLS or REVIEW > WORD COUNT)