The document provides guidance to students on writing a book review for one of their independent reading novels. It explains that a book review should include a brief summary of the plot, an evaluation of whether the reader would recommend the book and why, and highlights of any unique characteristics. Students are reminded to add words to their supplemental vocabulary lists, which will be checked by the teacher on Friday. The book reviews will serve to help other readers decide which books to choose to read.

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8th Grade Language Arts
Assignments:
Agenda:
1. Independent Reading
2. Book Reviews
-2 comments on reading response (F)
-Vocab Writing (F)
-Supplemental Vocab list (F)
-Book Review Rough Draft (F or M)
*Be adding words to your supplemental vocab list
[Mrs. Slavens will check on Friday!]
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How do you feel about the novel(s) you are reading for Independent Reading? Would you recommend it to a
friend or family member? Why or why not? Readers all across the world rely on the opinions and thoughts of
others when choosing books to read. Your task, as a reader and a writer, is to compose a book review on one
of your independent reading novels.
What is a book review?
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What are common characteristics that professionals use when
writing book reviews, book jacket blurbs, and teasers?
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