62. LISTENING TO A BOOK REVIEW

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YOU WILL LISTEN EVERY NIGHT TO ONE SET OF CHAPTERS FROM THE ABOVE SITE.

You will have two weeks to finish listening to this THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

Take notes while you are listening to each section.

You must bring your notes to class every day and be prepared to discuss and share what you have learned about Abraham Lincoln.

Your final assignment will be to write a Book Review.

Format
Book reviews should be formatted like an essay. This means that you need to write an essay with an introduction, body and conclusion.

The introductory paragraph of a book review usually includes . . .

• the main idea for a non-fiction book or the theme for fiction;
• identify the author, the title of the book and publisher ( some teachers prefer the book information at the top of the paper using an APA/MLA citation);
• author’s background (this is optional);
• your thesis (your opinion why other people should read the book).

The body of your essay must include . . .

• your summary of the main points of the book;
• your evaluation of the book where you explain to your reader why they should read the book or not.

The conclusion of your essay . . .

• should remind your reader of your thesis.
• may also review the main points of your essay.

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