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To post a new review

 * Choose the appropriate genre for your book from the navigation bar on the left.
 * Next, look over the reviews that are already posted.
 * If you find that someone has already posted a review on the book you read, go to the "discussion" tab at the top and share your opinions. List the title of the book in the "subject" field.
 * If you do not find your book, add your review on that page.
 * If you do not find your book, add your review on that page.

To respond to an existing review

 * Click on the "discussion" tab.
 * List the title of the book in the "subject" field.
 * Post your comment.
 * End with your first name, last initial and date.
 * End with your first name, last initial and date.

How to Write a Review
Your review will be two paragraphs. Start with an attention grabber.

The first paragraph is a T.A.M.S. 1. Your first sentence includes the Title, Author and Main idea of the story. 2. The next few sentences are a brief summary and should include setting, the main character and his or her conflict (problem or what he or she wants) - however, DO NOT tell the resolution to the conflict.

Your second paragraph is your persuasive paragraph with your opinion of the book.
 * 1) Your topic sentence (green) will include your general opinion about the book.
 * 2) Next, you will have two or three reasons why you hold your opinion of the book and examples from the story for each reason.(yellow with red detail sentences) Here you should discuss the author's style and literary techniques. Give an example from the book to illustrate your opinion. Don't forget your transitions.
 * 3) Next, you will identify a potential audience, who might like to read the book.
 * 4) Last, you will tell why you either recommend or don't recommend the book (Call to action)
 * 5) Again, do not tell the resolution to the conflict and give away the ending, that would ruin the experience for the potential reader!

At the end,
 * Put your first name, last initial, grade level and date at the end.
 * Include the AR point value and reading level.
 * End with a horizontal rule.