[LIT] Book reports back in style?

[Jaime Mendelis]

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 <tlinsb71 at gmail.com> 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

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