HOW TO WRITE A BOOK REVIEW
VOCABULARY
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author
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book
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chapter
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character
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fairy tale
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fiction
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literature
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narrator
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non-fiction
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novel
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page
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plot
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setting
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story
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table of contents
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title
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writer
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plot
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main character
VOCABULARY PRACTICE
VIDEO
PART 1: WHAT IS A REVIEW?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4cCtsPl-SI
PART 2: HOW TO WRITE A REVIEW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hpqz49iquA&list=PLTngchUGx8Fxb_5Q5hTtZygnoP1IEPLcI&index=18
PART 3: PLANNING YOUR REVIEW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d3kAfwO1xw&list=PLTngchUGx8Fxb_5Q5hTtZygnoP1IEPLcI&index=17
HOW TO WRITE A BOOK REVIEW + VOCABULARY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3sxOcNyOjE
NON-FICTION WRITING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuwSyGYWetk
SAMPLE BOOK REVIEWS - UKÁZKY RECENZÍ KNIH
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/search/node?keys=BOOK+REVIEW
Quiz:
https://wordwall.net/resource/25046648/character-event-and-setting-review
USEFUL PHRASES:
Background:
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The story takes place …
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This well-written/informative/fascinating book…
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The book tells the story of…
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The book/novel was written by…
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This work is based on…
Main points of the plot (story):
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The plot focuses on..
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The story begins / is about…
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The plot has an unexpected twist…
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The plot is (absolutely) thrilling / (rather) boring/ dull/clever/exciting.
General comments and opinion:
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It is rather confusing/long/slow/boring
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It has a tragic/surprising/dramatic end
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It is beautifully/poorly/badly written
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The story is gripping
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It is an inspiring story
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It’s a fast-paced story
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This book is brilliantly plotted
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____ is a non-stop reading
Recommendations
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It is well worth reading
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It will change the way you see…
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I wouldn’t recommend it because
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I highly recommend it
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It is a highly entertaining read
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It is a bore to read
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Don’t bother with this one
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