Post on 17-Jan-2016
UNIT 11:
BOOKS -Writing section-
WRITING A BOOK REPORT
A BOOK REPORT OUTLINE
• What is the title of the book?
• Who is the author?
• What type of book is it?
General introduction
• Where is the book set?
• What is the main theme of the story?
• Who are the main characters?
• What is the plot of the story?
Summary of the book content
Conclusion • What is your opinion about the book?
• Would you recommend the book?
science fiction (n) : books, films or cartoons about an imagined future, especially about space travel or other planets
vocabulary
thriller (n) : a book, play or film which has an exciting story, often about solving a crime
romance (n) a story about love
craft book (n) a book involving a special skills at making things with your hands
wizard school (in stories): a school that teaches magic powers
Structures
• Title:
– The title of the book is…,
• Beginning:
– It is a fascinating tale of ……..
– This moving account of ……….
– I find the story far-fetched and unconvincing
• Detail/plot:− Written in…, the story begins
with…− The events unfold in…− The tale is set in…• Characters:− The writer introduces us to…− My favorite character is
undoubtedly…− The story focuses on …
• Feelings/Opinions:
– What I like most about is …
– The best thing about is….
– I was impressed by …
– One aspect I found disappointing was …
– One possible flaw is that …
• Conclusion:− I would highly recommend
this rewarding book.− By the end of the book, I
feel…− I was left unmoved by the
story.
• Use SIMPLE PRESENT tense.
ACTIVITY
WORK IN PAIRS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BOOK YOU HAVE JUST READ.
A MODEL OF QUESTION AND ANSWER TASK
QUESTIONS:• What is the title of the book?
• Who is the author?
• What type of book is it?
• Where is the book set?
• What is the main theme of the story?
• Who are the main characters?
• What is the plot of the story?
• What is your opinion about the book?
• Would you recommend the book?
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focus section
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