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Writing – Book Review

Writing · Level 5 · Worksheet 5 of 5 · CCSS: W.5.1, W.5.9 · Practice Set 9

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Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

1 Book Information

📚 Fill in the details about a book you have read recently.

Detail	Your Answer
Title:
Author:
Genre: (fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, etc.)
Main character(s):
Setting:
My rating: ⭐ out of 5

2 Summarize Without Spoilers

📝 Write a 3-4 sentence summary of the book. Don't give away the ending!

3 Share Your Opinion

💭 What did you think about the book?

Question	Your Thoughts
What part kept you turning pages? Why?
Was there a part you found predictable?
Who would enjoy this book? (what kind of reader?)
How did the main character change from beginning to end?
Does this book remind you of a game or hobby you enjoy?

4 Write Your Book Review

✍️ Now put it all together! Write a complete book review with: book info, summary, your opinion, and a recommendation.

5 SBA Performance Task: Revision & Self-Assessment

On the state test, you revise your writing to make it stronger. Review what you wrote above and complete these tasks.

Revision Task 1 — Strengthen Your Evidence: Find one place in your writing where you could add a more specific detail or example. Write the improved sentence here:

Revision Task 2 — Improve Your Transitions: Find one place where you moved from one idea to the next. Add or improve a transition word or phrase. Write it here:

Self-Assessment (SBA Rubric):

Purpose & Organization: / 4 — Evidence & Elaboration: / 4 — Conventions: / 2

My biggest strength in this piece:

My goal for next time:

+ Bonus Writing Practice

Add one more short writing task for Set 9.

Prompt: Write about a place you enjoy for a younger student.