How to Write a Book Review for Primary Students
July 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Book Review Tips
Primary students, much like adult readers, appreciate thoughtful book reviews. However, an adult-sized book review generally has more words than an entire primary book. So reviews for primary students, or by primary students, need to be shorter and more to the point.
Instructions
- Develop a template that will be easy to fill out and easy for students to read.
- Include spaces for the title, author, genre and a very short plot summary.
- Use a graphic image (such as happy or sad faces, thumbs up or down) to indicate whether you recommend the book.
- Print the template.
- Choose a book to review. You can ask a children’s librarian for recommendations, look at the web resources at the bottom of this article or find one that intrigues you at the local bookstore.
- Read the book twice. Read it yourself and then try to read it to at least one primary student.
- Discuss the book with someone, ideally your primary reader or another child.
- Fill out your template using short, clear sentences and neat handwriting.
- Share your book review. If you’re a primary teacher or parent, post it near your available books.
Template
Book Review
Tips & Warnings
- Be honest in your reviews. If you want kids to love reading, make sure they’re reading enjoyable books.
- If you want children to use your template for their own reviews, make sure you teach them how to write plot summaries. It can be very challenging for primary students to summarize.
