Starting a Reading Blog
Hi all. Our school has been participating in the Letters about Literature contest for a couple of years now with some success (two of our students have won), but the problem is always how to get students to read during the summer to prepare for the contest. I ran across a www.edublogs.org, which helps teachers set up a blog for their classes. I have a vague idea of what I want to do, but I could use more ideas. Basically, our director has chosen some books on the "approved" list and I want students to read at least one book. I want them to become thoroughly familiarized with the story and to post a few comments about their chosen book. As you may know, the letter for the contest is NOT a book report, or an "I love your book" letter, but a "how this book changed me" letter.
I guess what I'm asking is what would you do? or what DO you do if your school participates in this contest? thanks!
Raspberry M started this discussion 9 months ago. ( )
