UNIT 11:

BOOKS -Writing section-

WRITING A BOOK REPORT

A BOOK REPORT OUTLINE

• What is the title of the book?

• Who is the author?

• What type of book is it?

General introduction

• Where is the book set?

• What is the main theme of the story?

• Who are the main characters?

• What is the plot of the story?

Summary of the book content

Conclusion • What is your opinion about the book?

• Would you recommend the book?

science fiction (n) : books, films or cartoons about an imagined future, especially about space travel or other planets

vocabulary

thriller (n) : a book, play or film which has an exciting story, often about solving a crime

romance (n) a story about love

craft book (n) a book involving a special skills at making things with your hands

wizard school (in stories): a school that teaches magic powers

Structures

• Title:

– The title of the book is…,

• Beginning:

– It is a fascinating tale of ……..

– This moving account of ……….

– I find the story far-fetched and unconvincing

• Detail/plot:− Written in…, the story begins

with…− The events unfold in…− The tale is set in…• Characters:− The writer introduces us to…− My favorite character is

undoubtedly…− The story focuses on …

• Feelings/Opinions:

– What I like most about is …

– The best thing about is….

– I was impressed by …

– One aspect I found disappointing was …

– One possible flaw is that …

• Conclusion:− I would highly recommend

this rewarding book.− By the end of the book, I

feel…− I was left unmoved by the

story.

• Use SIMPLE PRESENT tense.

ACTIVITY

WORK IN PAIRS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BOOK YOU HAVE JUST READ.

A MODEL OF QUESTION AND ANSWER TASK

QUESTIONS:• What is the title of the book?

• Who is the author?

• What type of book is it?

• Where is the book set?

• What is the main theme of the story?

• Who are the main characters?

• What is the plot of the story?

• What is your opinion about the book?

• Would you recommend the book?

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