[etni] Fw: re: Book reports
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- Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 21:23:49 +0300
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From: Ruthi - rsheffer@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Book reports
I love Natalie's suggestions they are exactly what I meant to say... don't
make writing a book report be the be-all -and -end-all.The READING is the
purpose.
Ruthi
Natalie wrote:
> In my opinion BR's are infuriating! On the one hand, I don't want to
evaluate their writing, for that I have writing assignments. On the other
hand, I want them to explain about the book they read.
> I have come up with a compromise! I give a creative BR with options to
choose from.For example, draw a new book cover and just a little bit of
writing (what did you draw,why did you change it and how is it connected to
the book you read).
> By doing this in class time, the pupils enjoy their BR and I feel that
> each
kid has an opportunity to express him/herself-even the weakest kid who just
may be excellent at drawing. BTW I always include writing an e-mail for
those kids who prefer to write and not draw.
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