Our First Book Review

Hello families,

Today we learned about how to write a convincing review. Here is the poster we looked at for the elements to add to our opinion writing to write a good book review.

This week we will be writing book reviews about any book that you love. It could be a book you read by yourself or one that someone read to you. I shared my example about a book that I love called Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watts.  Then we checked if I did all the things to convince others and it worked! The Fox Kits were hooked so we read this funny book together!

Here is the example that I shared with the class. It has a title and hook to get you interested (shaded in yellow). I wrote my opinion about the book I recommended (shaded in orange). I have reasons why I think that it is a good book and added details by using the words and or because to say more. I also wrote a sneak peek, telling a little about the book and giving some details to get you interested without giving away everything. Then at the end I said my opinion again and gave it a rating (shaded in blue).

Don't forget to check your writing when you think you are done. Use "My Opinion Checklist" to check and see if you have all the parts you need. Then use "My Editing Checklist" to make sure your writing is easy to read.

Be ready to share you writing on Thursday at our next class Zoom meeting (5/21)! You can also email pictures of your writing to me so I can see it!

Please remember, Zoom lessons alternate between math and writing content. Students are still expected to do some reading, writing/phonics, and math each day regardless of what the lesson content is for the week. There are physical materials (books, worksheets) available in the school work bags. Students may also use Epic and Freckle to do this practice on the iPads.

I am so proud of you all for the work you are doing at home. Keep up the great work! Just remember what Mrs. Fox say.....do do do do do do do your best!

❤ Mrs. Fox