Book Review How To Using Google Docs

Book Reviews
* login to Google Docs
* open a new internet tab to go to Barnes and Noble OR Books A Millions webpage
* search Uglies by Scott Westerfield and click on the link for the book
* click on Write a Review
* click on Create an Account
* use your Gaggle.net email address, password is lunch number and initials
* do NOT include your last name
* go back to the book (you might have to search it again)
* copy and paste your review from Google Docs
* add star rating (if necessary)
* submit your review
* YOU ARE A PUBLISHED BOOK REVIEWER ONLINE =)

2) Shelfari www.shelfari.com
* click on Join Now
* use your Gaggle.net email, uncheck the send me updates box, password is lunch number and initials
* click on Skip at the bottom of Find Friends
* type in titles or authors in the Search window at the top, then click Search
* pull down the arrow next to Add under the book
* check if you want to read it, have read it, or are currently reading it
* you can add a review of the book by clicking Edit
* repeat the Search steps with additional books
* click on Home at the top to see your shelf
* you can add a star rating to the books on your shelf

Shelfari - Write an online review of the novel Uglies.

Use the website Shelfari to publish your book review of the novel Uglies by Scott Westerfield. Draft, edit, and review your book review in Google Docs. Publish your final draft online at Shelfari. You will need to create a Shelfari account. Use your gaggle.net email address, username, and password. Good luck!

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Journal Entry 50: Down the River

Do you think Tally can possible "beat" the lesions? What do you think will happen to her?

Journal Entry 49: Confessions

Tally has finally come clean. Do you think she will regret it? Do you think David will change his mind about her?

Journal Entry 48: Hippocratic Oath

Should Maddy have forced Shay to take the "cure?" Why or why not?

Journal Entry 47: Night Alone

How is the development of a "cure" for prettiness going to change the story? Make a prediction.

Journal Entry 45: Rescue & Entry 46 Getaway

Tally wonders if the regular city government knows about the Specials and what they do to people like the Smokies and Az. What do you think? Does the city realize what the Specials are doing? What makes you think this?

Journal 43: Over the Edge & Journal 44: Inside

So far, Tally's rescue has worked out, but now they have found Shay and she is pretty. What else will they find in Special Circumstances? Make a prediction.

Journal Entry 42: Accomplices

The Uglies met in this chapter are similar to Tally at the beginning of the book. When you compare her to these Uglies, how has Tally changed and what has made her change?

Journal Entry # 41: Familiar Sights

Do you think that Tally's plan will work? David wants to save his parents, but what's driving Tally? Do you think she is crazy, or are her feelings valid?

Journal Entry # 40: The Oil Plague

When David and Tally talk about The Rusties, how does it make you feel? Do you think the things they talk about could actually happen? Why? Have some of those things already happened? Which ones?

Journal Entry # 39: Maddy and Az

Maddy and Az were clearly prepared for emergencies. Is your family prepared for emergencies? What would you do in a situation like this?

Journal Entry # 38: Ruin

What happened to David's parents? Make a prediction.

Journal Entry # 37: Amazing

Is David right? Is Tally amazing? Do you think she should be feeling guilty? Why or why not?

Journal Entry # 35 & #36: In Case of Damage & Run

Who is the voice in the dark? Do you think it will be a friend or an enemy to Tally? What do you think Tally will do now?

Journal Entry # 34: The Rabbit Pen

Tally changes her mind about the Smoke and the operation, but what will she do about all that now?

Journal Entry # 33: Invasion

How did the Specials find the Smoke? What will this invasion do to Tally, David, and the rest of the Smokies?

Journal Entry # 32: Burning Bridges

Do you agree with David that the worst thing about the city is that they brainwash people into thinking they're ugly? Why or why not?

Journal Entry # 31: Pretty Minds

What do you think about the operation now? What are the pros and cons of the operation.

Journal Entry # 30: The Secret

What us the "truth about being pretty?" Make a prediction.

Journal Entry # 29: Bravery

How does Tally feel about David? Have you ever gotten that "pretty" feeling from somebody? Did it affect you the same as Tally? What would you do about it if you were her?

Journal Entry # 27: Suspicion

What message in the author trying to send about the environment in this chapter? Use specific quotes or pieces of the chapter to back up your answer.

Journal Entry # 27: Heartthrob

Do you think Tally should have told shay the truth? Why or why not?

Journal Entry # 26: David

How do you think David feels about tally? Does he suspect her? Should he?

Journal Entry # 25: Work

If you had never done any kind of work before, and you were given a task like Tally's how do you think you would react? Why?

Journal 24: The Model

What do you think about Shay's description of a model? Shay and Tally have a skewed view of our time, but what have they got right?

Journal 23: Lies

Do you think tally will go through with her betrayal? Would you if you were her at this point? Why or why not?

Journal 22: Bug Eyes

Could the invation of the white orchids really happen? Give an example to support your answer.

Journal 21: Firestorm

Who/what are the bug eyes? Are they reponsible for the fire? Why do they use Rusty flying machines? Are they good or bad for Tally?

Journal 20: The Side You Despise

What do you think the flying machine was? Who was in it? Make a prediction.

Journal 19: The Worst Mistake

Describe a time when you felt really dirty. Do you think you have jumped into freezing water to get clean like Tally? Why or why not?

Journal 18: Spagbol

Have you ever eater dehydrated food? Did you like it? Why or why not? How would you feel about eating the same thing every day? Why?

Journal 17: Leaving

What do you think of Tally now? Is she brave? Is she clever? Is she right?

Journal 16: Infiltrator

Did Tally make the right decision? What would you do if you were her?

Journal 15: Peris

If you were Tally, which promise would you keep (her promise to Shay, or her promise to Peris)? Why?

Journal 14: Ugly for Life

What do you think about Tally's parents? Why did they come to talk to her? Do you think Tally is right to stick to her promise to shay despite her parent's advice?

Journal 13: Special Circimstances

What do you think of Secial Circumstances? Are they good or bad? Why?

Journal 12: Operation

What is the problem with Tally's operation? Make a prediction about what will happen.

Journal 11: Last Trick

If you were Tally, would you have left the city to find the Smoke with Shay? Why or why not?

Journal 10: Fight

Describe a fight you had with a friend. How did you solve your argument? Do you think Tally and Shay will solve their argument?

Journal 9: Waiting for David

Do you think "David" is real? Who do you think he is and why is he so important to Shay?

Journal Entry 8: The Rusty Ruins

Who lived in the Rusty Ruins? How does this make you feel about our society? Do uou think we could be headed towards this future? Why or why not?

Journal Entry 7: Rapids

In this chapter Tally says, "I kind of like being fooled about some things." Do you agree with Tally, or would you rather know the reality behind everything? Why?

Journal Entry 6: Pretty Boring

Have you ever been convinced to do something that you weren't sure about? How did it turn out? Do you think Tally will have similar results with her Rusty Ruins experience? Why or why not?

Journal Entry 5: Facing the Future

How do you think Shay feeks about becoming pretty? How do you feel about the operation?

Journal Entry 4: Wipe Out

If you had a chance to hover board, would you do it? Why or why not? What device from our day would be similar to hover board? Why?

Journal Entry 3: Shay

What have you learned about Shay? Is she like Tally? Make a prediction about what will happen between Tally and Shay?

Journal Entry 2: Best Friends Forever

How do you feel about the friendship of Tally and Peris? Are they true best friends? Why or why not?

Journal Entry 1: New Pretty Town

After the first chapter, how do you feel about Tally? Is she brave? Is she crazy? Are you like Tally at all? How?

Uglies by Scott Westerfield

The purpose of this blog is for students to share journal responses about each chapter in the novel Uglies by Scott Westerfield. Students will respond to events in the novel and share responses with peers.