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8th Grade Language Arts

Agenda:

1. Independent Reading

2. Book Reviews

Assignments:

-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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