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 * Using the book, __Best Shorts; Favorite Short Stories for Sharing__ by Avi:**

1. Select and read a short story. 2. Then write a persuasive letter to the other classes convincing them to read the same short story. Make sure this goes through the writing process (brainstorm, rough draft, letter to peers, persuasion) 3. Read the letters your peers wrote and select another story to read based upon their recommendation. You might want to read several to find a story you really like. 4. Once you read the short story, write back telling them if you liked it and why. You might want to include questions or comments about the story. 5. Select another story and follow the same procedure as above.

You are __not allowed__ to select a story someone in your own school read.

Remember to check back at the original letter you wrote. There might be postings you need to reply to!