I require 20 hours of reading outside of my class each marking period. During designated "independent reading time" (SSR) I conference with students. I find that this gives me the same information I would designate to a book report, and gives me a much more authentic look at the student as a reader. It helps kids talk about books in a way that readers really talk about books. It also helps me look at my struggling readers to see if they are choosing books that are appropriate for their level, and understanding what they are reading. Plus, it alleviates all that paperwork!! :)
>>> TLP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/24/2008 9:16 PM >>> Do you require book logs and book reports on independent reading? Do you require genre focus on independent reading. Pros? Cons? After eliminating the book report, suggesting, but not requiring genres, ( especially for my struggling readers who are whipping through Alex Rider, The Bluford and Maximum Ride series) and having book talks replace the book report, my kids are clamoring for a good old book report project. I know they read (cause they do it with me!) but when will I learn that no one way is the best way! --Thus the Face-Book report ( far from old fashioned but still reporting the basics from a book..just in a unique way) Tena _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
