RW 11_12_Unit 15_Lesson 3_Book Review_ Purpose, Audience, and Features.pptx

Reading and Writing Skills

1. Lesson 2 Book Review: Purpose, Audience, and Features

2. Identify the unique features of and requirements in composing texts that are useful across disciplines: book review or article critique (EN11/12RWS-IVdg-12.1). 1

3. distinguish between a critique and a review in terms of purpose, audience, and features; and apply tips in writing a review.

4. What aspects should be considered in reviewing a book effectively?

5. Answer the following questions below. After 10 minutes, share your answers with your seatmate. What is your favorite book of all time? _____________________________________________ Write five things that you love about the book. _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

6. Review What are the different literary devices? How would you decide if a book is good or not?

7. Review refers to a writer’s evaluation of a specific work of art in a general context examines how a part contributes to the totality of a material argumentative in nature made for a general audience

8. A writer who writes a review may or may not be an expert. The writing is also subjective, as it depends on his or her perception of the material.

9. Purpose of a Book Review A book review aims to inform the reader about the content of the book (highlighting its merits and demerits). It also aims to provide an evaluation that gives the writer’s judgment as book reviewer of the book’s quality.

10. The Author’s Point of View A well-written book review hones your critical reading and thinking skills as you identify the author’s viewpoint (Conolly-Smith, 2016): Does the author have the tendency to be biased or prejudiced? How does the author express or show his one-sidedness (if any)?

11. The Author’s Point of View Does he question other writer’s work and, if so, does he do it in a persuasive manner, or does he seem to be motivated by petty professional or personal rivalry? Is there anything in the author’s own biography that may help explain (though not necessarily justify) any bias you have discovered? All these questions have to be considered when writing a book review.

12. Parts of a Book Review Introduction Identify the book by author, title, and sometimes publishing information. Specify the type of book (fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography) to provide your readers with the proper perspective.

13. Mention the book’s theme. You may also include the background to enable the reader(s) to look at the book in a specific context. For example, you can describe the general problem the book addresses or earlier work the author or others have done.

14. Summary of Content For a nonfiction book, provide an overview, including paraphrases and quotations, of the book’s thesis and primary supporting details. For a work of fiction, briefly review the story line for readers, being careful not to give away anything that can lessen the suspense.

15. Analysis and Evaluation of the Book Describe the book. Is it interesting? Is it memorable? Entertaining? Instructive? Justify why. Note the author’s opinions. Do you agree with them or not? Why? Explore the issues raised in the book. What possibilities does it suggest? What matters does it leave out? Relate your argument compared to other books.

16. Conclusion Close with a direct comment on the book, and tie together the issues raised in the review. Restate your points and your thesis statement. You may also offer advice to potential readers.

17. Features of a Book Review A review is usually brief and concise. In the introduction, the writer gives the basic details about a work, such as the author or director’s name, the publication or release date, the publisher or producer, and the like. In the body, the writer provides a brief summary of the material. Then he or she discusses the overall impression of the material. In the end, he or she restates important points or some things that could have been done to improve the work.

18. A review is subjective. The reviewer’s analysis of the work is influenced by his or her personal taste. A review uses informal language. Since most reviews are found in blogs and magazines, they are usually written in a conversational and spontaneous manner. A review may contain contractions and slang. Notice how the author’s style is conversational in nature.

19. Tips in Writing a Book Review

20. Tips on Writing a Review Read, watch, or listen to the material more than once. Going through the material for a few times can give you some clarity. At first, do it for pleasure, and then be critical in the succeeding times.

21. Be brief and concise. A review should only be about 350 to 500 words. Develop an outline. Write down the major points and supporting ideas in logical order. The outline will serve as a guide in writing the review. Assert and support claims. Do not state the obvious. Support your claims by citing lines, scenes, or dialogues from the material.

22. Present balanced information. Show the strengths and weaknesses of the material. Avoid focusing on the negative points. Even though you are not satisfied with the material, acknowledge the positive points no matter how few they may be. Take note of the elements of the material. Though a review does not need to be technical, you may explain some noteworthy elements of the work.

23. Observe a logical structure. Introduction – Give relevant information about the work, such as the author or the director, the major characters, the publication or release dates, and others. Body – Provide a brief summary of the work, and then present your main points using the most appropriate organizational pattern.

24. Conclusion – State your overall impression of the material. Support your impression by restating the points or claims you raised in the body. Finally, present relevant recommendations.

25. Review of To Kill a Mockingbird

26. Guide Questions What does the review choose to highlight about the book? Are any prejudices or biases apparent in the writing of this review? How does the review judge the book? What is the purpose of the review, and who might be its audience? Has the review compelled you to read the book? Why or why not?

27. Answer the following writing prompts. What are the possible uses of a book review? How can the author of a book review have a judgement on the book being reviewed without being biased or prejudiced? Why is this important? Recall the previous lessons on the critique. Create a Venn diagram or a table comparing and contrasting the critique and the book review. Then, explain your diagram in a paragraph with six to eight sentences.

28. Criteria Beginning (0–1 point) Developing (2–3 points) Accomplished (4–5 points) Score Content/ Substance The prompt was not answered well; many details are missing. The prompt is answered well, but some details are missing. The prompt is answered completely; enough and appropriate details are given. Organization The progression of ideas is unclear and illogical. The progression of ideas is somewhat clear and logical. The progression of ideas is clear and logical.

29. Criteria Beginning (0–1 point) Developing (2–3 points) Accomplished (4–5 points) Score Unity The sentences do not flow smoothly from one to another. Many details in the text are not related to the topic. The sentences flow fairly smoothly from one to another, but a detail is not related to the topic. The sentences flow smoothly from one to another. All the given details are related to the topic. Language (spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice) The number of language errors makes the response incomprehensible. There are a few language errors, but these do not greatly affect the sense of the response. There are almost no language errors. Score:

30. In today’s society, how can we make proper judgments regarding issues and news reports without bias or prejudice? Why is it important that we not be biased or prejudiced? Values Integration

31. Find a partner. Find a novel that both you and your partner have read. Between each pair, one writes a critique and one a review. Then, compare and contrast your work. What similarities did you notice? What were the differences?

32. Summarize your discussion and share it with the rest of the class. After the activity, answer the following questions: How did you and your partner agree on the novel of your choice? What is the importance of knowing the differences between a book review and a critique?

33. Assignment Look for a sample book review online. Write a paragraph with six to eight sentences identifying the review’s purpose, audience, and any of the features of a critique that it successfully uses. Print both the book review and your output to present in class.

34. Criteria Score Content (The output was able to identify the purpose, audience, and features of the chosen online book review.) 5 pts. Organization (Logical progression of details and clear transitions between ideas) 3 pts. Language (Use of proper spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice) 2 pts. Score : /10