Question

Preparing and Writing the Review

his preparation stage is vital to the writing of a successful review.

Here is your goal for this assignment:

Compose an outline for a critical review of In His Steps

Using the following steps, prepare notes and an outline for your critical review.

Review characters, plot, and setting in In His Steps. Make notes.
Write your review of characters, plot, and setting in the form of notes. Think about the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Search the novel for strengths in technique. Again make notes. Pay attention to strong or weak character development, strong or weak plot, how setting helps character development and action or overpowers them.
As a Christian, make notes on whether you can find a strong Christian interpretation. What is good and/or what is lacking?
Write your outline.






Now that you have completed the prewriting and planning stage of your review, you are ready to begin writing.

Here is your goal for this assignment:

Compose a critical review

Follow carefully the instructions given below.

What will you specifically review in In His Steps?
Write out the thesis statement for your review. Before you move on to the next step, submit your thesis to your teacher, who will check to see if it is manageable and return it to you.
Review the outline you prepared in the planning stage. Review any feedback you received on the outline and your notes, and revise your outline accordingly. Submit your revised outline with your critical book review.
Write your critical book review according to your outline. You must deal with character, plot, setting, and technique. Your review should be at least 500 words long.
You will be graded on the following criteria:

Clearly state your thesis and support it with evidence from the text. Use at least three specific quotes. Remember to document your quotes properly, using MLA format (click here to review the Style Guide).
Make sure your outline organizes your thinking for the main points and structure of your review.
Make sure each paragraph contains one main idea and supporting details. Use complete sentences including compound and complex sentences.
Include an introductory paragraph, proper transitions, and an appropriate conclusion.
Make sure your essay contains no errors in conventions such as spelling or grammatical errors, and is at least 500 words long.

Answer 1

See below.

Step-by-step explanation:

Outline for a Critical Review of "In His Steps"

I. Introduction

Brief summary of the book and its author

Thesis statement: In His Steps is a thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about the role of Christianity in society, but it also has weaknesses in terms of plot and character development.

II. Characters

Main characters: Reverend Henry Maxwell, Rachel Winslow, Edward Norman, and others

Strengths and weaknesses of character development

Analysis of character motivations and actions

III. Plot

Summary of the main plot and subplots

Strengths and weaknesses of the plot structure

Analysis of plot twists and resolutions

IV. Setting

Description of the setting (town of Raymond, Illinois)

How the setting contributes to character development and plot

Analysis of how the setting is depicted in the novel

V. Technique

Strengths and weaknesses in the author's writing technique

Analysis of the use of dialogue, point of view, and other literary devices

Evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the author's technique

VI. Christian Interpretation

Analysis of the Christian themes in the novel

Evaluation of the author's treatment of Christian ideas and values

Personal reflection on the extent to which the novel presents a strong Christian interpretation

VII. Conclusion

Summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the novel

Final evaluation of the novel's merits as a work of literature and as a Christian text

Recommendation for readers who may be interested in the book.