[LIT] Living Books

[Deborah Bova]

I use a variation of the interactive notebook. I have my kids use a binder 
since it seems to fit better with my chaotic approach to education. I am 
wondering if I could include a section ---we divide the binder up into 
sections via dividers ...I have one section that is generally journals. I am 
thinking of changing that to free writes/ journals, and then I would like to 
add the "living books" section to focus of the literature and books the kids 
read. We have the common confusion of   RJ (response) and  LAJ (language 
arts ) journal . This would clear that up and allow us the freedom to do the 
varied activities many of you have discussed. Is there a link or a book that 
discusses this more?  Thanks for your help.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ty Dartez" <maydartez at charter.net>
To: "A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades." 
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Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [LIT] Living Books


> Hi Bev,
>
> This sounds interesting....a little like an Interactive Notebook maybe?
> Did anybody happen to ask how it was different/similar?
>
> May
> On Jul 18, 2007, at 2:55 PM, bmaddox at comcast.net wrote:
>
>> The idea is that students will use it as "sort of" a journal, private
>> thoughts, etc., and will also cut and paste samples of text (or
>> teacher's handouts) and respond to them, draw, etc. Could include
>> prompts and responses.  It's a work in progress.  We've debated such
>> issues as whether or not to allow the kids to take them home, whether
>> or not to assess it.
>
>
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