I've started a blog called Mr. Markey Reads 4 Kid. This blog's purpose is to house book ads that I have created so students can access them on their own time when trying to decide what books to check out.
I normally read to find out what happens in a book. I like to make predictions and find out if I'm right. Now that I'm writing a blog where I advertise books I read differently. I still read to comprehend, but I'm also constantly thinking about how I can advertise the book. What will students find most interesting? What can I say that will make a fifth grader want to read this book. I take notes, and write and revise the ad throughout my reading of the book.
I didn't think I would enjoy reading this way but I actually do. I enjoy it a lot. I'm still spending a ton of time comprehending but I'm also looking for a hook. It's a new challenge to reading.
How are your students responding to your blog? It is a great way to incorporate digital writing into your classroom. Do you have students create their own advertisement to post on your blog?
ReplyDeleteSome of my students have told me they have looked at the blog at home. I think it will be more useful to students next year who haven't heard the in class presentations and are looking for books to read. Students could comment on my posts but I'm not going to allow them to post their own posts on my blog.
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