‘’ Paper Lantern Literary Journal ’’ – 5th Year Book Reviews.
‘’The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read. Mark Twain .
The benefits of reading are many. Reading improves focus and concentration. It enriches vocabulary, boosts creativityand exposes you to new ideas. Writing , as an extension activity to reading is also hugely beneficial to learning. Writing articles, summaries and book reviews helps you develop as a writer and improves your critical communication skills. Some committed readers from 5t h Year, Presentation Secondary School , Castleisland recently undertook writing book reviews for the Arts Council sponsored ‘‘ Paper Lantern Literary Journal’’ . ‘’Paper Lanterns’’ acts as a platform for publishing and promoting young writers and artists so they are seen and heard. Free books are offered by ‘’Lanterns’’ in exchange for reviews, published in the magazines which are issued three times a year .
The students thoroughly enjoyed the task.
Ella Fitzgerald and Maire Daly said. ’’We had to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each book and explain why , whic h improved our critical analysis skills’’, while Sarah O Connor said , ‘’Making judgements based on objective criteriah elps you form your own opinion’’.
Charlie O Keeffe and Colene O Callaghan agreed that reviewing was hugely beneficial, ‘’You are the director, producer, editor , actor and costume designer of each text . The whole story goes according to your imagination’’.
Well done girls and keep up the good work. Ms. O’Shea.
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