Independent Reader - Book Review Due This Week!

Due Dates:
Periods 1,3,5: Thursday, 10/25/07!
Periods 2,4: Friday, 10/26/07!
(No exceptions.)

Students must complete an Independent Reader Book Review. Finished book reviews must include the following criteria, in this order:

1. A creative cover page with a hand-drawn picture/illustration of the most important scene in the book (the climax).

2. Create a nice, neat, Plot Flow Map, identifying the exposition/conflict, development, climax and resolution.

3. 3-paragraph book review must answer these questions (see back of handout for model):
a. What did you think of this book? Be specific with details.
b. Would you recommend it to another student? Why/Why not?
c. What specific details from the book are memorable and worth sharing?

4. Must be typed, according to Typing Guidelines (12 point, Times New Roman, double spaced, black ink).

5. Please return the Book Review sheet with finished book review. Must be signed by Parents, or Book Review will not be accepted.

Do the Write Thing: Youth Violence

QUESTION: What can I do about youth violence?

For each post, please select "anonymous." Sign your FIRST NAME ONLY and YOUR CLASS PERIOD at the end of the post. For example:

Jose, Period 2

Please keep your comments appropriate. All inappropriate comments will be deleted and no further comments will be accepted from that student.