Thursday, December 20, 2007

Reviews in?

I do not want to give away any of the closing details so I will not write about what happens in the last two chapters of the book. Some of the questions I had were answered. Others remain unclear to me. I am curious about how the author made her choices. Some I agree with and others I am puzzled by.

Though the book is over, work remains.

Ben, I would like you to write a review of this book.
Two important things to think about:
- Who is the audience of your review? Potential readers? Parents deciding if their child should read the book? Librarians deciding if they should put it on the shelves? The Author? Someone else?
(What might you write in a review directed at parents that you would not write in a review directed to other kids?)
- You thoughts should be supported by the text.
(Use specific example to support conclusions or observations.)

What was Avi's advice for writers?

This will be an edited piece of work. Because of the holiday break, it would be great if we could get the first draft should be finished Friday, but quality is more important then speed.
(Outline the writing first with a graphic organizer?)

Any Comments before you start to work on the Review?

1 Comment:

Mr. Z said...

Ben has decided to write a review of this book for "Librarian's Monthly".

The purpose of his review will be to:
* Encourage Librarians to stock the book.
* Help them to understand the target audience of the book.
* Give some ideas that would help them encourage readers to read the book.