Review

Each student has been assigned a topic to review. Develop a spreadsheet that organizes themes, people, conflicts, author, genre, plot, title and other important details of interest concerning the selected music, book, food, or movie.

1. After each student has determined which details should be used for the reviews this information can be used in your article to support your opinion.
2. Look at a sample book review from scholastic, a sample music review from NYTimes, or a sample movie review form NYTimes. Here is a fun sample food review done by a dynamic duo at York News Times, and here's a pretty standard one from Bonappetit. Most reviews name the title and author, include a brief summary without "spoiling" it for the consumer, comment on strengths and weaknesses, and include a personal response.
3. Reviewers express their opinions. It is not enough, however, to say that it is good or bad. They have to support their opinion with explanations and specific references, including quotations, rather than just give a synopsis.
4. Remember that reviewers comment on the important parts but do not give away too much. Here is a link to a great resource for writing reviews.
5. When we meet next, the drafts will be peer reviewed, and final versions will be turned in on Thursday.

Your grade will be based on how well your article meets the following points:

1. clearly states the topic or question
2. demonstrate a clear understanding of topic covered
3. summarizes what you’ve learned
4. progresses well from one point to another
5. uses technology appropriately
6. uses and cites a variety of sources