Writing+a+Review

Steps in our Reading and Writing Process
1. Reading and notes 2. Outline with Graphic Organizer 3. Writing the review from outline 4. Peer Review 5. Glossing



Resources
[|Steps for writing a book review] [|Another source on book reviews] __from the Cornerstone's contest page__ : **How to write the book review:** Please use the standard writing format of introduction, body & conclusion. We recommend keeping your review to a page and no more than 300 words. Use the information below to help guide your writing, but remember to use your own words and be creative. In choosing your book, note that you may choose a science-related book that is not currently a Cornerstones Nominee, but please include your reasons for nominating it in your review. __Introduction__ __Body__ __Conclusion__
 * Brief overview of the book and your overall impression.
 * Include title and author
 * Explain your opinion with several examples.
 * Use your own words to tell why you liked or disliked the book.
 * Discuss its strengths and weaknesses.
 * Discuss the illustrations or pictures, if included.
 * Is a glossary, list of additional related reading, or sources for more information included in the book? If so, was this information useful to you?
 * Restate in a new way your overall opinion of the book.
 * Would you give this a five out of five star rating? If not, what rating would you give it?
 * Did this book make you want to learn more about the topic?
 * Would you recommend this book to your friends?