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Writing an Arts & Performance Review
Review a song, dance, poem, or piece of artwork.

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One Great Book
This book review is well organized and shares interesting details related to the book.
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A Story of Survival
Opening with a quotation is a great way to begin a book review. Kelsey, the author, summarizes the plot well without giving away the whole story, and she shows genuine enthusiasm for the story.
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The Best Little Girl in the World
The voice of Joanna, the author of this book review, comes through as she reveals her concern for teenagers’ vulnerability to eating disorders..
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Adam’s Train of Ghosts
In this vintage essay, Abigail expresses her thoughts and feelings about the songwriter and lead singer of the band the Counting Crows, who are still making music a quarter century on. She analyzes the themes in Adam Duritz’s songs from the '90's and offers her interpretation of symbolism present in them.
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The book that got me hooked on reading
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My favorite character from a book
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What this story means to me
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A great book made into a great movie
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The music that moves me most
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An all-new album from an important artist
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4 Writing Activities for Celebrating Black History
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A remarkable artist
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Write on Course 20-20
Minilesson
Writing a Four-Star Food Review
Use this prompt to spark students' creativity.

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Elaborating in a Food Review
Help students practice elaboration.
