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Student Recommendation of a Book

Directions: Have students write a short review of their favorite book. Students write why they would recommend a certain book for reading. This list can be sent home for summer reading, posted on a bulletin board in the classroom or displayed in a case in the school.

Downloadable worksheets:

Example: Sticks and Stones by Beth Goobie

High school can be rough. Jujube find this out when she goes to a dance with the crush she has had and it ends up being a nightmare. Lies breed rumors and before you know it,, Jujube is known all around school for being a slut. Can she save what's left of her reputation or is she doomed to be this label for the menainder of her high school years?

 

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