Write Your Best Book Review!

Write Your Best Book Review!

A step-by-step guide to persuasive writing Year 5 English/Literacy 30 minutes

What Makes You Want to Read a Book?

Think about the last book you really enjoyed What made you pick it up? What kept you reading?

What is a Book Review?

A review tells others about a book It shares your opinion - did you like it or not? It helps others decide if they want to read it It uses persuasive writing to convince readers

The 4-Part Structure

Part 1: Hook Your Reader!

Start with an exciting question or statement Include the book title and genre Give a short summary (don't spoil it!) Share your overall opinion

Practice Writing Hooks

Try these sentence starters: 'Have you ever wondered what it's like to...' 'One of the best books I've read is...' 'If you enjoy adventure stories, then you should...'

Part 2: Interesting Characters

Name the main characters Describe what they're like Give examples of their personality Explain why they're interesting Share your opinion about them

Part 3: Exciting Story

Describe an exciting moment (no spoilers!) Explain what problems the characters face Share how the story made you feel Tell why you wanted to keep reading

Part 4: What Makes It Special

What makes this book different? What lesson or message does it teach? Who would enjoy reading it? Why should others read it? What did you like most?

Let's Write Together!

Choose your favorite book Use the 4-part structure Remember to be persuasive Help your classmates with ideas Aim for 3-4 paragraphs plus conclusion