📚 Part 1: Choosing Your Media

1. What will you review? Check one:

A book

A TV show

A movie

2. Write the title and creator/author:

Title: _________________________________

Author/Director: _________________________

Year: ________

📝 Part 2: Writing Your Summary (Paragraph 1)

3. A good summary includes the main characters, setting, and basic plot WITHOUT spoilers. Use this template:

Model Paragraph:

"[Title] is a [genre] story about [main character] who [main problem/goal]. Set in [where/when], the story follows [character] as they [main journey/challenge]. This tale explores themes of [key themes] and shows us [main lesson]."

4. Now write your summary paragraph:

💭 Part 3: Personal Response (Paragraph 2)

5. What did you think about the story? Consider these questions:

Did you enjoy it? Why?

What was your favourite part?

Which character did you connect with?

What emotions did it make you feel?

Model Paragraph:

"I found [title] to be [your opinion] because [reason]. My favourite part was [specific scene/moment] as it showed [what you learned]. The character of [name] reminded me of [personal connection]. The story made me feel [emotions] and helped me understand [insight about life/faith]."

6. Write your personal response paragraph:

✝️ Part 4: Christian Values and Moral Lessons (Paragraph 3)

7. How does this story connect with Christian values? Look for these themes:

Love and compassion (aroha)

Forgiveness and grace

Truth and honesty (waarheid)

Courage and faith

Service to others

Hope and redemption

8. Key words to include in your reflection:

Waarheid (Afrikaans: truth) - How does the story reveal truth about God, life, or relationships?

Wairua (Māori: spirit) - What spiritual lessons or connections did you discover?

Model Paragraph:

"This story teaches important lessons about [Christian value]. The character's journey shows us the waarheid (truth) that [moral lesson]. I believe the wairua (spirit) of this story connects with Christian faith because [explanation]. It reminds me of [Bible verse/story/principle] and challenges me to [personal application]."

9. Write your Christian values paragraph:

⭐ Part 5: Recommendation and Rating (Paragraph 4)

10. Would you recommend this to others? Give it a rating:

Rating: ___/5 stars

11. Who would enjoy this story?

Younger children (5-8 years)

Middle school students (9-13 years)

Teenagers (14-18 years)

Adults

Families

Model Paragraph:

"I would give [title] [rating] out of 5 stars and recommend it to [target audience] because [reasons]. This story is particularly valuable for [specific group] as it teaches [key lessons]. However, [any warnings/considerations]. Overall, it's a [final judgement] that will [impact on readers]."

12. Write your recommendation paragraph: