Matilda - bookreview

 We have now read the book, Matilda. You are now going to discuss the book in English. To be able to do that you need some new words: 

Here you can find and practice the words online:  Quizlet.


Book review- bokrecension

The author of the book - bokens författare

The book takes place in... - boken utspelar sig i

The main-character is / the main- characters are.. - Huvudpersonen/Huvudpersonerna är

The book is about.- boken handlar om ..

The language of the book - bokens språk

The difference between the book and the film is...- skillnaden mellan boken och filmen

I prefer the film/the book because.. jag föredrar filmen/boken därför att...

I think that/ in my opinion - jag tycker att

If I could re-write the end of the book I would - Om jag kunde skriva om slutet på boken skulle jag...

I like the book/film because. - Jag gillar boken eftersom..

I dislike the book/film because - Jag gillar inte boken eftersom...

I would/ would not recommend this book - jag skulle / skulle inte rekommendera boken..

Below you can find questions that can help you. Include the answers when you talk and don't answer the questions one by one. 

• What was the story about?
• Who were the main characters?
• What did the main characters do in the story?
• Did the main characters run into any problems? What happened to them?
• Who was your favourite character? Why?

• Could you relate to any of the characters in the story?
• Have you ever done or felt some of the things, the characters did? When? What happened?

• Did you like or dislike the book? Motivate your opinion.
• What was your favourite part of the book?
• Was there a part that you didn't like at all? 
• If you could change something, what would it be? (If you wish you could change the ending, don't reveal it!)

• Would you recommend this book to another person? Why? Why not?
• What type of person would like this book? Motivate your opinion. 

Some of you prefer pictures - this one you can see in the classroom: 

Below you will find questions that I will use when we talk about the book on Tuesday: 

 

/ Sara