[etni] Fw: drawn into the book report discussion

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Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 20:59:28 +0300

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From: laurie ornstein - laurenmadeline@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: drawn into the book report discussion

Hi All,

Without repeating what's already been said...

I don't consider the time taken to write book reports in class as "wasted". 
Especially, as has been mentioned, there are many weak pupils and this could 
be a guided writing task with the teacher's on-hand guidance.

One more thing..we do not all read at the same speed. I've gone over from 
setting a date for the finish line when the entire class sits and writes 
book reports to staggered reading and reports. We start off the year 
together, choosing books. However, when  pupils finish their books, we 
briefly discuss them and choose a suitable book task to be done in class 
while the rest of the class is reading. (I set aside 1 hour per week for 
extensive reading). Sometimes I let them complete or type their final draft 
at home after taking a peek at their classwork. Then they take themselves to 
the library to pick a new title; they recommend books to each other and 
often I help them find suitable book choices. There's a nice rhythm to it 
all.

Last, remember,  the IMPORTANT part of all this is the READING and not the 
writing.

Laurie

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