Extension: Literature and Writing Extension: Book Reviews and Storytelling

Literature and Writing Extension: Book Reviews and Storytelling

To support these activities, use the Lesson 3 Presentation.

Each of these options could be completed individually in pairs, or in small groups.

  1. Students review a children’s book by a Korean American author or on a relevant topic and present their review to the class OR create a presentation of their book review and record an audio and/or video narration.
  2. Students select and read a children’s book by a Korean American author or on a relevant topic to a group of younger children OR students select and record an audio and/or video narration of a children’s book (or chapters of a young adult book) by a Korean American author or on a relevant topic.
FIVE STEPS TO WRITING A BOOK REVIEW

  • Begin with a brief summary of the book (name of book, author, illustrator, year published, overview of book, major characters, and setting)
  • Pick out the most important aspects of the book.
  • Include quotes from the book to illustrate the important aspects.
  • Write a conclusion to your review.  This may include who might enjoy the book, why you liked the book, and some information about how the story ends.
  • Give it a star rating and explain why.
    • One STAR – this book is not recommended.
    • Three STARS – this book is recommended and is pretty good.
    • Five STARS – this book is highly recommended and is very good!

SUGGESTED BOOKS FOR LITERATURE EXTENSIONS​