[etni] Fw: books, books, books
----- Original Message ----- From: laurie@xxxxxxxx 
Subject: books, books, books
Here's my plan for extensive reading this year. I've decided to devote 1 full lesson per week to reading library books in class (or in the library for a change of pace). I've already implemented this in my 9th and 10th grade classes. I'll do the same in 11th grade when we finish our projects. I might add that I've chosen the late hour lessons for this purpose. A quiet reading lesson is preferable at such times. And the kids seem to be enjoying their reading.
I am, however, struggling with the book report "thing". I also don't like it and feel that a book task, oral or written, does not truly reflect the reading experience. How can I grade a kid on reading a book by listening to his talk or reading his written report? In addition, we all know some have honestly read their books and others have chosen the movie. My pupils have always written their book reports in class so I know they're not downloaded.
So, it's with interest that I read Pnina's message about trashing book reports. I'd love to do the same. But how do we then come up with a grade; I'm referring to the school grade for the Bagrut? 

Laurie Ornstein


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