How to Pre-write a Book Review

The best way to write a good book review is to take notes as you read, then assemble those notes before you begin to write. A "pre-write" involves taking those notes and breaking them down to the essentials of the book. A good pre-write can help the writer focus on what needs to be in the review.

Instructions

1. Choose two or three adjectives to describe the main characters of the book.

2. Choose several words to describe the setting of the book, and several more to describe its plot.

3. Pick three words to describe the mood of the book.

4. Describe the sequence of events in the novel using 20 words or less.

5. Combine all of these into a three or four sentence summary. Use the summary as the "theme" of the review.

References

• Time4Writing