Important Book & Literary Histories
(From C. Tovani's I read it but I don't get it)

Most everyone can remember a book that has had an impact on his or her life.  Often this book is connected to a pleasurable experience.  It could have been the first book you learned to read.  It could have been a book that troubled you.  An important book does not necessarily have to be well loved.  Think about your history as a reader.  Recall a book that sticks out in your mind and complete the following:

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Give two reasons why this book is important to you:

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Literary histories can often determine how we read and write.  Past reading experiences influence our current reading and writing.  List five positive or negative reading and/or writing events that affect the way you read and write today.

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