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Remember to do 2 tasks and add your name to the top of each sheet.
Remember to do 2 tasks and add your name to the top of each sheet.
What was the purpose of this book? (eg, to teach, to entertain etc) Explain your opinion with reasons. If this book was intended to teach the reader something, did it succeed? Was something learned from reading this book, if so what? If not, why did the book failed as a teaching tool?
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Was there a specific part that left an impression on you? Was it good or bad? Write about the part and its effect.
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Was the purpose of the book to bring to light an issue? If so, did it make you more aware and knowledgeable about the particular issue? How did your earlier opinions about the issue change after reading this book? If the book addressed an issue, did the writer cover both sides of the topic fairly and thoroughly or did the book appear to be biased, solely written to promote the writer's own agenda?
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After reading the book, has your interest been stimulated about the subject matter? If so, would you consider reading more on the topic in the future? Why?
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The way a non-fiction book is written can impact a reader's enjoyment and understanding of it. Was the book written in a way that was easily understood? Or did the language make you lose interest in something that would have otherwise been an exciting subject? Were unfamiliar terms and concepts explained? Were there plenty of visuals to reinforce the subject matter and were they helpful?
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Sometimes writers use anecdotes (little stories) to illustrate the point they are making. Look at one example closely and write about the techniques such as language, dialogue, characterisation, sentence structure….which the writer uses.
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Did the writer provide any relevant web links for readers to use? If so, did you consider visiting them? Did the writer provide a suggested reading list for further information on the topic? If so, say why you would consider reading any of the suggestions.
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