ISU Book Review assigned

ISU BOOK REVIEW ASSIGNED & FINAL BOOK CLUB MEETING
(other important due dates listed at bottom of post)

ENG 1D1: ISU CRITICAL REVIEW

Use ideas and insights gained from meetings and your “Club Notes” to generate the content of your critical review.

OUTLINE:

Prepare a detailed outline of your critical review.

Introductory Paragraph:

-topic sentence that captures the reader’s attention
-novel title and author
-state your central thesis (would you recommend this novel or not?)
-provide supporting arguments (these arguments must be based on an analysis of two literary elements ie. character, setting, plot, theme, etc.)
-proper concluding sentence that makes a smooth transition to next paragraph

Body of Critical Review:

-develop thesis using two supporting arguments as outlined in first paragraph
-one paragraph per argument
-use quotations from your novel to illustrate important points
-use parenthetical notation to document quotes
-use smooth transitions between paragraphs to create coherence/unity
-include proper topic sentence and concluding sentence for each body paragraph

Concluding Paragraph:

-include topic sentence
-restate thesis or final assessment of novel
-summarize two main points
-make overall, insightful statement about novel as you conclude review
-do not introduce new material at this point


References:

You must include a Works Cited page, even if the only source used is your novel.

Sample:

Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel. The Fellowship of the Ring. London: Harper Collins, 1999

ROUGH OUTLINE DUE: ____WEDNESDAY, MAY 13th_____________
Peer Editing Workshop: Friday, May 15th
Submit FINAL DRAFT of the following on: ______TUESDAY, MAY 19TH_____

-Title page (your review must have a unique title)
-Good copy of review
-Works Cited pg
-all process work including: brainstorming, outline, rough draft, etc.




EVALUATION OF ISU CRITICAL REVIEW:

Content: /20 marks

-clear thesis
-analysis of two literary elements
-arguments are ample, persuasive, relevant, logical
-quotes used effectively
-logical progression of ideas
-review organized using proper format

Style/Mechanics: /20 marks

-appropriate vocabulary
-ideas are expressed clearly and effectively
-correct spelling, proper sentence/paragraph structure
-effective and accurate punctuation
-quotations are properly documented


Total: /40 marks

Comments:

OTHER IMPORTANT DUE DATES:

Creative and Media Component of R & J Portfolio due Monday, May 11th
Presentations (oral skits) due Friday, May 8th
Work Periods for Presentations are Wednesday, May 6th and Thursday, May 7th