Sample Book Reviews

The following links are excellent resources for the book review format.

TEEN READS
http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/index.asp
SIMPLY NERDY BOOK BLOG
http://www.simplynerdy.com/
LIBRARY POINT
http://teens.librarypoint.org/

The more reviews you read, the easier it will be for you to construct your own.
Please read the samples listed below, taking the form, message, and tone into consideration.

THE HUNGER GAMES
http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/9780439023481.asp
BAD BOY
http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/0060295236.asp
FAHRENHEIT 451
http://www.challengingdestiny.com/reviews/f451.htm

APRIL BOOK REPORTS!

Here's hoping everyone had a relaxing Spring Break! The English Regents is just around the corner, and the next few weeks are going to be intense!!! Please update your Goodreads account and become a follower of the blog.

Part of your 4th Quarter grade will be determined by your WEEKLY interaction with this site, so check in early and often!!!

Your book reports will be due on Monday, May 2nd and the format will be that of a basic book review. I'll post some examples by the end of today. Your work must be typed and at least 2 pages in length.

You MUST email me the title and author of your April book by THURSDAY! You must ALSO EMAIL me your book report by next Monday!

PLEASE NOTE: I will be using the following plagiarism checker on all papers from here on out: http://gateway.scanmyessay.com/index.php

Have a great week!

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