1. Essential Questions:
What types of literature appeal to you? Why is it important to read for enjoyment? How do we discover books that we will enjoy? How does reading benefit us all?

2. Welcome to Book Tasting

3. On the menu today…. Take 5 minutes to peruse all tables and categories
Choose a table/category to have a “tasting” at (i.e. Fantasy, Science Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Sports)
Pick three books to “taste”~ read the back of the book/summary, read a couple of pages of first chapter, look up a review online (optional), ask Mrs. O’Toole or your English teacher for suggestions!

4. Don’t Forget…. You are not limited to these tables/categories:
Go to the shelves- fiction or non-fiction (numbers on spines!)
You may search the OPAC- Icon on desktop
You may go online to search for recommendations- teenreads.com, goodreads.com, barnesandnoble.com
Mrs. O’Toole can always borrow books from other schools or purchase new titles… just ask!

5. Next on the menu….
Write a short reflection (on sheet) about what you’ve read (Does it sound interesting? What stands out? Want to find out more? Would you read it?)
Rate the book 1-5 (1 worst, 5 best)
Check one book out & grab a book mark  *optional
Please place books back in assigned categories when you’re finished “Tasting”

6. Example menu…. 
Mrs. O'Toole's sample menu
Book Tasting Webpage

7. Bonus….
If you decide to read a book and take an Accelerated Reader test (score 65 or above) or complete a “MHS Book Review” form… You may earn 2 extra points in your English class (per marking period)
How do you know if it has an AR Test?
Look here: AR BookFinder 
(icon on desktop)

8. Any Questions?....
Have fun tasting 