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May 15, 20231 min
Writing Lab #14: Writing a Review
Class Syllabus - Grades 3-5
Objective: Students will be able to write a strong review for a book, movie, or even their day!
Essential Questions:
What is the purpose of a book review?
What are four strong ways to start a review?
What are some things to keep in mind when writing a review?
Enduring Understandings:
A book review's purpose is to help people decide whether or not the book would interest them enough to read it.
Four strong ways to start a review are with a quote, some interesting background, a fun fact, or an explanation of a term.
Four reminders when writing a review: Explain your opinion, persuade the reader, consider a work’s context, try to understand the artist’s intent.
Standards
Grade 3:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Grade 4:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Grade 5:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Materials:
Please print the attached worksheet
Pen or pencil
Piece of paper