2.  A few things to remember before posting book reviews on the card catalog: › Your review can be seen by the whole world. › You are to never use your full name. › Even without your full name on the post reviews are tied to your account so, the librarian and teachers know who has posted.

3.  Example: Sold Example: Chains Example: Jimmie & MeSoldChainsJimmie & Me  Clarity  Tempts or persuades the reader to your opinion  Helps the reader make informed book selections  To the point

4.  Characters  Plot  Personal connections, thoughts, or reflections  Writing style used  Significant features

5.  Imagine if…….  I liked this book because…  I loved this book because…  I think everyone should read this book because…  The author of _________is brilliant ….  I did not like this book because…  I hated this book because…  I don’t think anyone should read this book because…  I can’t believe _______ was published because…

6.  Using Microsoft Word create a book review of a title you have recently read.  Save your book review document.  Print your book review document.  Read it and edit it either by yourself or with a partner. Remember word choice, sentence structure, and grammar.  Make corrections to your book review document.  Turn your edited book review document into your teacher.

7. Sign on to the Card Catalog Sign on to the Card Catalog o Go to the McMillan Homepage, select library, select card catalog, select MY Account. o Your Library ID is your student number o Your Pin is your birthday: 2 digit month, 2 digit day, 2 digit year Search for your book title. Search for your book title. Select “Reviews”. Select “Reviews”. Select “Add Review” Select “Add Review” Rate your book 1-5 Stars; 1 being a very bad book 5 being the best book ever. Rate your book 1-5 Stars; 1 being a very bad book 5 being the best book ever. Give your review a title; it can be the name of your book. Give your review a title; it can be the name of your book. Open your saved book review document. Open your saved book review document. Copy and paste your edited book review into the card catalog review box. Copy and paste your edited book review into the card catalog review box. Type only your first name and last initial in the name box. Type only your first name and last initial in the name box. Click Submit. Click Submit.

8.  Now that you know how to create and submit book reviews you may: › Read other reviews to help you select books. › Write more book reviews. › Browse the Card Catalog. › Check out books. › Enjoy reading your books.