This week, you will be writing a book review on The Scarlet Letter!
Your book review should be 1-2 pages and follow the following general outline that we briefly discussed in class:
- Introduction
- Attention Grabber: Question, joke, story, crazy fact, etc
- Statement of your opinion on the book
- Body paragraphs
- Evidence for your opinion on the book
- Include evidence involving both the content and the style of the book
- Be sure that your evidence refers to specific pieces in the book
- For example, don't just say "The characters are not likable," also say, "For example, the main man, Dimmesdale is weak and willing to let Hester take the fall for his actions."
- Conclusions
The book review should be:
- Typed
- Double-spaced
- 12 pt, Times New Roman Font
- Have a title
- Have a header in the top right corner:
- Your name
- Teacher name
- Class name
- Date
Email me if you have questions!
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