Tool 7

Online digital projects have energized my lessons and spiked student interest. One such project is the work I do with reluctant readers using a book from a high interest series, connecting with other student groups, and finally interviewing the author of the series.

Content Objective: To encourage readers to read for pleasure
Implement: Late fall after DRA's have been conducted and teachers have been able to compile a list of reluctant readers.
Tools: The Nathanial Fludd series by R. L. Lafever and Skype
Description: Weekly book club meetings will be conducted with a group of 6-10 students. Students will be given a book to use each week as we read together. After the first two weeks we will conduct an online Skype event with another school within the district. Students will conduct periodic meetings with their "book club buddies" and as a group will come up with questions to ask the author in a culminating Skype event with the author. The schools can either meet together to Skype with the author or conduct individual sessions.
Book Buddies: I have a few librarian friends who are willing to conduct book buddies with our school. Books chosen will determine what schools will participate on particular books.