Book+Talk+Review


 * [[image:journal.jpg width="120" height="90" align="left"]]Journal ECOMP355-** The idea for the book talk page came from the discovery of my You Cam on my laptop. I realized that students could as individuals or in groups present their book talks in their own creative ways and then present them to the class but in a space that allows the students to share about the novel with more than just the classroom. Students from other grades or other schools, cities or countries can see what students have to say about the novel study. The idea of using webcam works the students up to public speaking in front of others by allowing them a safe place to practice and critique their speaking skills with out the fear of staring down an audience. Students, Teachers and parents can then give positive criticism and encouragement to the student through comments on the wiki space or in the student’s blog post. This idea can transfer to a lot of other subjects. I would ideally use it for any presentation students give in front of the classroom because it not only allows the students to share what they are learning with others but allows them to look back on their speaking and presenting skills and see ways to improve these skills.

Purpose: This page is meant to be a place where students can express their thoughts and opinions about the novel they are reading. They can upload pictures and videos that they create to capture how they feel or what they think about the novel they are reading.

Assignment: Students must post one review of the novel after finishing. The response and opinion of the book can be done in video or slide show format. Whatever the format each post must include: the name of the novel; why or why not they liked or disliked the book; a breif summary of the story; what they learned from the characters or story; and finally they must state who they think this book would be most beneficial for and why?

Larissa Munchinsky's book review on Zlata's Diary: media type="youtube" key="Ob9KvcXHNVI" height="344" width="425"