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Your Assignment
Pick two books from two different genres from the following book list //**(click on links to find the genre list)**//
 * 1) Once you have finished reading, you will post two reviews, one for each book. (how to post a review)
 * 2) Read two other summaries and post two replies to the summary.
 * 3) On this page of the assignment, post a summary of what books you reviewed and which books you posted summaries to. (How to post a reply)

Notes:
This is a wiki. If you are not finding your book in the list, you do have permission to click and add the link. This is your permission to begin to help add information to the site. If you are unsure about the process, you can watch the following YouTube video to get an idea how it is done.

Part of the experience that you will gain in the Eighth Grade is how to work in a collaborative environment. Mrs. Austin and I will be learning right along side of you. There is nothing that you can do on this site which cannot be undone ~ Mr. Vrotny.

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Tips for Writing a Book Review:

 * Before you begin writing, make some notes about the points you want to convey.
 * Try to mention the name of the book and author in the first paragraph.
 * Think of your reader as a friend to whom you're telling a story.
 * Get the main theme of the book across in the beginning of your review.
 * Think about whether the book is part of a genre (mystery, memoir, science fiction).
 * Describe the setting and the main characters.
 * Give your reader a taste of the plot but don't give away too much!
 * Explain what you liked and did not like about the book's style and the author's voice.
 * Persuade someone to either read or avoid the book.
 * Use short quotes from the book to illustrate your points.