The important things when I choose a book to read from the most important to the least important factor:
1. the genre
2. easy to read
3. well-written
4. ideas that I can learn from
5. famous writer
6. characters that I can relate to
The important things when I choose a book to read from the most important to the least important factor:
1. the genre
2. easy to read
3. well-written
4. ideas that I can learn from
5. famous writer
6. characters that I can relate to
We use details to support our ideas or opinions. Match the details with the ideas.
1. Chicken Soup for the Soul is a heartwarming collection of true stories.
2. The thing I like most about the book.
3. I’d recommend the book.
a. The stories demonstrate the best qualities of human beings.
b. The book comprises inspirational stories that help spread happiness and hope throughout the society.
c. The way I am taught to care for others, love myself, and overcome obstacles.
Read the review. Which features in exercise 1 are mentioned?
Chicken Soup for the Soul
I’d like to talk about a book I read recently called Chicken Soup for the Soul. It was written by two motivational speakers Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. They compiled the best 101 stories they were told in the book.
Chicken Soup for the Soul is a heartwarming and easy-to-read collection of true stories that inspire you to live your dreams. The stories demonstrate the best qualities that are shared as human beings: compassion, grace, forgiveness, generosity and faith.
The thing I like most about the book is the way I am taught to care for others, love myself, and overcome obstacles.
All in all, I’d recommend Chicken Soup for the Soul to people of all ages. It comprises inspirational stories that help spread happiness and hope throughout the society.
Study the Key Phrases. Which phrases don’t appear in the book review? Why don’t they appear there?
KEY PHRASES Writing a review I’d like to talk about … It was directed by … It was written by … The thing I like most about … It stars … All in all, I’d recommend … to … |
USE IT! Follow the steps in the Writing Guide.
A. TASK
Write a review of a book or a film you recommend.
B. THINK AND PLAN
Complete these ideas for the book or film before you begin writing.
Title:
Author/Director:
Genre(s):
Main character:
Other characters:
Plot:
C. WRITE
Paragraph 1: Introduce the title and the author or director / stars.
Paragraph 2: Summarise the story.
Paragraph 3: Say why you liked it.
Paragraph 4: Conclude and make a recommendation.
D. CHECK
• present tenses to tell the story
• passive forms
• film and book vocabulary
• clear paragraphs
Why do people read reviews of films and books?