Summarise the plot of your chosen play as a book blurb. This means that tension, drama and character have to be developed as do the key moments without giving the ending away. Better writers will hint at the ending through their choice of adjectives and adverbs.
Allow students to look at some real book blurbs (preferably still attached to the back of books instead of photocopies). Discuss the content and language of the blurb as well as audience and purpose. Encourage students to consider what aspects of a book blurb persuades them to read a book.
They may mention the picture on the front cover. Depending upon the age of your students designing the whole book jacket is an option. This would include pictures, font and layout.
Students may also identify the fact that many books have quotes from reviews as part of a persuasive strategy.
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