BookTok Reviewing 101

BookTok Reviewing 101

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to review a young adult literature book using BookTok or TikTok.

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson to the students.

What do you already know about reviewing a book using BookTok or TikTok?

What is BookTok?

BookTok is a social media platform, specifically TikTok, where users review and recommend books to their followers.

Explain what BookTok is and how it can be used to review a book.

Choosing a YAL Book

Choose a young adult literature book that you have read and enjoyed.

Instruct the students to choose a YAL book that they have read and liked.

What to Include in your Review

In your review, include a brief summary of the book, your thoughts on the characters and plot, and your overall recommendation.

Explain what should be included in the review.

Creating a Script

Write a script for your review that is no longer than 60 seconds.

Instruct the students to write a script for their review and remind them to keep it within 60 seconds.

Filming the Review

Film your review using BookTok or TikTok, making sure to use appropriate lighting and sound quality.

Instruct the students to film their review using BookTok or TikTok and remind them to ensure good lighting and sound quality.

Editing the Review

Edit your review, adding any special effects or text overlays if desired.

Instruct the students to edit their review and add any special effects or text overlays if they wish.

Posting the Review

Post your review on BookTok or TikTok, using appropriate hashtags and tagging the author or publisher if possible.

Instruct the students to post their review on BookTok or TikTok, and remind them to use appropriate hashtags and tag the author or publisher if possible.

Watching and Responding to other Reviews

Watch and respond to other BookTok or TikTok reviews of the same book or other YAL books.

Instruct the students to watch and respond to other reviews of the same book or other YAL books.

Tips for a Successful Review

Make sure to be enthusiastic, clear, and concise in your review. Use visuals or props if desired.

Give the students tips for a successful review.

Practice Review

Practice your review with a partner, giving and receiving feedback.

Instruct the students to practice their review with a partner, giving and receiving feedback.

Peer Review

Exchange reviews with a classmate, providing constructive feedback.

Instruct the students to exchange reviews with a classmate and provide constructive feedback.

Reviewing Checklist

Use a reviewing checklist to ensure you have included all the necessary elements in your review.

Provide the students with a reviewing checklist to ensure they have included all the necessary elements in their review.

Importance of Book Reviews

Discuss the importance of book reviews in promoting YAL literature and helping other readers find new books to enjoy.

Discuss with the students the importance of book reviews in promoting YAL literature and helping other readers find new books to enjoy.

Final Review

Film and post your final review on BookTok or TikTok, applying the feedback you received from your partner and classmate.

Instruct the students to film and post their final review on BookTok or TikTok, applying the feedback they received from their partner and classmate.

Sharing the Reviews

Share your BookTok or TikTok review with the class, discussing your thoughts and experiences with the process.

Instruct the students to share their BookTok or TikTok review with the class and discuss their thoughts and experiences with the process.

Benefits of Book Reviews

Discuss the benefits of book reviews for both the reviewer and the reader.

Discuss with the students the benefits of book reviews for both the reviewer and the reader.

Reflection

Reflect on the process of reviewing a book using BookTok or TikTok, discussing what you learned and what you would do differently next time.

Instruct the students to reflect on the process of reviewing a book using BookTok or TikTok and discuss what they learned and what they would do differently next time.

Reviewing Rubric

Use a reviewing rubric to assess your review and provide feedback for improvement.

Provide the students with a reviewing rubric to assess their review and provide feedback for improvement.

Conclusion

In conclusion, BookTok or TikTok is a great platform for reviewing and promoting YAL literature. By following the steps outlined in this lesson, you can create an engaging and informative review that will help others discover new books to enjoy.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage the students to continue using BookTok or TikTok to review and promote YAL literature.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.