Writing Book Reviews http://www.csulb.edu/~wrl/bookrev.html
Suggestions to for helping to make sure a book review is an effective
piece of writing, not just another summary.
The Book Report http://www.lkwdpl.org/study/bookrep/
This article suggests the difference between a book report and review. A
book report is factual whereas a book review, is more of a personal
response.
How to Keep a Reading Log http://classiclit.about.com/c/ht/00/07/How_Keep_Reading_Log0962934780.htm
A reading log is a great place to react to what you read. You can find out
exactly how you feel about the characters and gain insight about the theme
and plot. This article provides tips for log writing.
Premier's Reading Challenge http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/premiersreadingchallenge/index3-4.htm
Your Challenge in the Year 3-4 Premier's Reading Challenge, should you
choose to accept it, is to read 20 books in one year, from 1 September 2003
to August 2004. Participating students win a certificate. Each state has its
own contest.
Peer Review: Narrative http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=122
Students focus on maintaining a positive attitude toward the critiquing
process and as peer reviewers, explore more concrete and specific ways to
provide feedback on peer texts.
Book Reviews, Annotation, and Web Technology http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=137
Students write a group book review, taking notes in their journals
throughout the reading and discussion process, write short research papers
as annotations for their reviews, and post them to the Web.
A Journal for Corduroy: Responding to Literature k-2 http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=30
This lesson provides a model of reflection for students as they listen to
stories, begin to read stories, and develop their own written stories.
Did You Say Spiders? 3-4 http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=119
This lesson supports students' natural curiosity about spiders and builds
upon their prior knowledge. Students work cooperatively using response
journals and online resources.
