[Used in cooperation with Librarian/Art Department who got the pupils to design book covers for the novel they reviewed - Reviews and covers displayed in library as part of an annual library week]
Book Review
of an
Historical NovelAn historical novel is one in which the author sets the story within a particular setting in the past. The author will try to ensure that the characters and setting give the reader a real feel for that particular historical period. The author will have researched the historical period thoroughly before writing.
Your Mission
1. Choose a novel from the list which is in the library. This list reflects the time period we are presently studying. You can choose one of your own if it is not on the list, especially if it is within the period we are studying.
2. You have several weeks to read the novel.
3. Your teacher will supply you with a BOOK REVIEW SHEET
4. You must use this to review the novel you have just read.
[Teacher's can extrapolate the review sheet from the markscheme]
Mark Scheme - Book Reviews - Historical Novels KS 3
Tasks Completed
Information
Author
Title of Novel
2 marks
Summary of Story
Vague & unclear 2 marks
Clear but general 4 marks
Clear and specific 6 marks
Description of Historical Setting
General and vague 2 marks
Refers to century, some contextual understanding 4 marks
Clear dating and explanation of historical context 6 marks
Research
Vague & unclear, no understanding of research process 2 marks
General understanding of processes 4 marks
Clear and specific - refers to specific places or types of research 6 marks
TOTAL 20 Marks
Transfer to mark book
Information 2
Summary 6
Desc/Hist 6
Research 6
Total 20
The mark scheme can then be used in class on OHP for pupil evaluation.
NB This is in the process of being restructured and re-focused for three age groups/three levels after evaluation.
