Book+&+Reading+Assignment


 * Book Critique **


 * Objective: ** to read a book (fiction or non-fiction) and critically analyze the work

Read a book of your choice from the Book List provided Make notes of stand out quotes, comments, incidents (10-20) with explanations, circumstances surrounding each, & importance, along with page numbers. They must span the length of the novel. You may use a chart format. Write a well formulated critique of the book
 * Tasks: **

Your paper should include the following: An introduction with your general opinion (not “I liked it” or “I disliked it” rather __’s (author’s name) WWI novel is an exceptional example of …….__ (name of book) ….tells the truth about war…..or is a slow-moving….. Background of author & relevance  A short summary of the book  3-4 memorable quotes- with page numbers  what they mean, why memorable, why important or why irrelevant  4-5 memorable incidents- with page numbers  what occurred, why memorable, why important or why irrelevant  Additional information to enhance your critique (see What is a Critique- attached)  Several body paragraphs  A closing paragraph summing up your ideas  2 typed pages (at least) stapled  12 font  1” margins  1.5 spacing  Name at top of paper  Notes stapled to critique  Cut out Rubric & tape or staple to paper __** Completed Paper **__ A critique or an evaluative paper, critically and carefully examines another writer's work, almost like a peer review. Reviews usually provide 1) some general background about the author and the work, 2) an overview of the topics the author covers, 3) an acknowledgment of what the author does well or of the contribution the work has made to the field, and 4) an analysis of what could have be done better. Some questions you might ask while reading the book:
 * Due dates: **
 * Notes **
 * What is a book critique? **
 * What kind of work is it, and who is its intended audience?
 * What was the work about? Consider including a brief summary of the plots or the events described.
 * What seems to be the author's main purpose? To offer advice, make practical suggestions, solve a specific problem? To critique? To establish the truth?
 * What is the principal point, conclusion, thesis, contention, or question? How did they relate to one another?
 * What types of evidence or information does the author present to support his or her points? Is this evidence convincing, controversial, factual, one-sided/biased, etc.?
 * What patterns or categories does the work use to divide up the subject matter being discussed?
 * What is new, different, or controversial about the work in terms of the course text?
 * How does the work fit into its genre? In other words, how does it measure up to similar books/movies/performances/etc?
 * Did the author do anything innovative or creative? If so, what?
 * Was anything done exceptionally well? If so, what?
 * Was anything done exceptionally badly? If so, what?
 * What could have been done better? Are there any particular improvements you would have suggested?
 * What were some memorable quotes or incidents that occurred? What technique did the author use to make them memorable for you?
 * For book reviews, consider the writing. Was the book well organized? Were the sentences easy to follow and to understand?


 * ** Conventions: paragraphs, intro, conclusion, spelling, transitions, margins, font, stapled, name, typed, rubric ** || ** /20 ** ||
 * ** Notes ** || ** /30 ** ||
 * ** Inclusion of specific examples (quotes, incidents) & their relevancy ** || ** /50 ** ||
 * ** Background of author & relevance ** || ** /20 ** ||
 * ** Summary of novel ** || ** /20 ** ||
 * ** Other information ** || ** /10 ** ||
 * ** Total ** || ** /150 ** ||

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