Book Review Organizer

Name: _______________________________

Fill in the organizer by jotting down the most important information, ideas and
scenes that youwill write about in your book review. These do not have to be in
complete sentences.

Heading Information

Title
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Author
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Story Elements

a- Setting (time and place)

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b- List main characters and their character traits:

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c- List secondary characters & their character traits:
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d- What was the book mainly about? Make a list of important events and information
in chronological order.
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My Opinion

Choose 2 or 3 writing options from the list above that you would like to use to
form your opinion of the book.

1. Strengths and weaknesses of the book – Was it a page-turner? Was it interesting

and engaging?Did it end with a cliffhanger?
2. Your personal experience – Could you relate to the characters in the story? Have
you ever donesome of the same things or felt some of the same ways that the
characters did?

3. Your opinion – Did you like the book? Why or why not? Did you have a favorite
part? Were youhappy with the ending or did it leave you unhappy or wanting more?
Your recommendation –Would you recommend this book and why? What type of
reader would enjoy this book? What otherbooks are similar to this one and how?

4. Mystery – Was the book suspenseful? What was the mood of the story? Were you
fearful for thecharacters? Were there clues to help you solve the mystery? Was it
predictable or did it keep youguessing?

5. Historical Fiction or Biography – What are some key historical events you learned
about whenreading this? Were there interesting things you learned about the time
period or person?

Writing Details and examples that answer the suggested questions

option #