8th+-+LA+-+GoodReads+Info


 * HOW TO WRITE A GOODREADS.COM POSTINGS/BOOK REVIEW**

__**Important Reminders**__
 * You must read one book off of the Spectrum Reading List each 9 weeks
 * If you have questions feel free to message Mrs. DelSignore or Mr. Thompson on GoodReads

**A book review is your opportunity to think more deeply about a book you have read and to demonstrate your understanding.**
Your goodreads.com post is a piece of persuasive writing that is a combination of summary and commentary. You are critiquing a work of literature so you need to be convincing and supportive of all statements using thorough explanations and textual support.


 * Paragraph One**

__Introduction.__ This should be a brief sentence that introduces the book and author to your reader and usually has a hint about the main point of the book.

__Supporting Details__ This is an explanation of what the book is about so it is important that you provide a brief description of the following: Genre Setting Major characters (protagonist, antagonist) Point of view Tone Themes Concise plot summary / Sequence of major events (conflict and resolution)


 * Paragraph Two**

Now you begin to analyze and critique the book. You can write about your own opinions; just be sure that you explain and support them with examples. Below are some questions you might want to consider: > (tone, p.o.v., foreshadowing, etc.) __Conclusion__ Wrap everything up with a concluding sentence. This should bring all your thoughts to a close and leave the reader with your overall impression of the book. Make sure your post has a good flow. It should read smoothly from beginning to end. It should not read like you are running down a list of questions. Address only the questions/topics that are relevant to your book. Lastly, the format on this page is only a suggestion as you write your book reviews you are encouraged to develop your own style and format. You will always receive full credit for a post if thorough in your description and critique of a book.
 * What is the author’s purpose in writing this book?
 * What is the overall message or theme of the book?
 * Did the author achieve his or her purpose?
 * What literary devices does the author use to achieve these goals?
 * Is the writing effective, powerful, difficult, beautiful?
 * How would you compare this book to others in a similar genre?
 * How would you compare this book to other works by the same author?
 * What are the strengths and weakness of the book?
 * For non-fiction, what are the author's qualifications to write about the subject? Do you agree with the author's arguments and conclusions?
 * Closing Thoughts**

Please see your teacher if you have any questions.