Every year on April 23rd millions of people around the world celebrate books and reading on
‘World Book Day’.
The date is important because two great writers died on this day in 1616;
William Shakespeare, the English playwright and poet and Miguel de Cervantes, the Spanish
writer.
So, what happens on this special day each year? Well, it depens on the city where you live but , usually, schools, book shops and libraries hold all kinds of fun events. People wear costumes of their
favourite book characters, authors sign copies of their books, story-tellers read to children and
adults … and much more.
How are you going to celebrate this day?
ACTIVITY 1. Write about your favourite book. Use the model below.
My favourite book is Alice in Wonderland. The author’s name is Lewis Carroll. The plot is
about a young girl who has lots of adventures. It’s exciting and funny. It isn’t boring or sad.
I like this book because there are lots of unusual characters.
I think it’s a good book for someone who likes imagining other worlds.
Star rating: ✪✪✪✪✪
My favourite book is
The author’s name is
The plot is about …
It’s …
It isn’t …
I like this book because …
I think it’s a good book for someone who likes…
Star rating:
★★★★★Fantastic!
★★★★Really good!
★★★ OK
★★ Bad
★ Terrible!
CLICK ON THE ENTRY BEFORE WRITE YOUR REVIEW:
INTERESTING REVIEWS BY MY STUDENTS:
BOOKS / FILMS REVIEWS: Harry Potter
Reference links
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/world-book-day
