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Book review task mat
This brilliantly simple but versatile template or task mat helps students to write their own book review.
Using an exemplar review of Michael Morpurgo's novel Private Peaceful to show students what to aim for. The resource includes a selection of short summarising and dual-coding tasks to help them to engage with their chosen text and the main character, along with success criteria.
Includes a PowerPoint version for display in lessons and could be used in any reading or library lesson or for World Book Day activities.
Could also be used with Year 8 students practising for the 13+ Common Entrance examinations.
Example tasks from the book review template:
Reduce: In no more than 50 words, summarise the main character:
Transform: Sketch three images/symbols which represent the main character. Label with an explanation:
The text: Select at least three key words from the text that you could use in your own writing. Make sure you understand / can define them.
Criticise: ‘I would definitely recommend this book to another reader.’
To what extent do you agree?
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KS3 Book Review Template Differentiated (Reading for Pleasure)
Subject: English
Age range: 11-14
Resource type: Worksheet/Activity
Last updated
16 April 2024
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Two book reviewing templates WITH EXAMPLES; one simpler and shorter one for LA pupils and one longer and more challenging. Both include example reviews of Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam.
- LA 1x templates per A4 paper - portrait
- HA 1x template per A4 paper - landscape
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This comprehensive and differentiated book review template provides structured prompts and scaffolded sentence starters, making it an invaluable resource for KS3 teachers to help students analyse and review both fiction and non-fiction texts effectively.
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This versatile book review mat helps KS3 students to write their own review, focusing on a character. Includes carefully scaffolded and engaging tasks.
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KS3 Book Review Template Differentiated (Reading for Pleasure) Subject: English. Age range: 11-14. Resource type: Worksheet/Activity. File previews. pdf, 436.39 KB. Two book reviewing templates WITH EXAMPLES; one simpler and shorter one for LA pupils and one longer and more challenging.
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