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Let's write some book reviews!
Let's write some book reviews!
Directions:
1) Watch the video to learn what the activities for this week are all about.
2) Check out the resources below. There are a number of different choices for activities. Choose ONE that sounds most interesting to you. Then, make your post on the Padlet (see links below).
3) Live Read Alouds! If you'd like to, join me on Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 pm for a read aloud. Go to your Google Meet App and enter the code: readwithme
Note: if the code doesn't let you in right away, you may be too early for the meeting. Try again :)
Week of May 4Choice 1: Review a new book!
Choice 1: Review a new book!
For this activity, you will be reading a book and then sharing a short review (your opinion) on that story.
1) Go to the eBooks section of this website (tap the bolded words) to find many different ways for you to find new eBooks to read. Choose ONE of these places and read a book of your choice.
2) Share your opinion of the book you read. Keep it short, but answer these questions in your review:
- What is the title and author of the book?
- Did you enjoy the book?
- Why did you enjoy the story? Give me a specific reason (ex: strong characters,
interesting setting, beautiful illustrations, etc.).
- Do you think others should read it? Why?
3) Share the answers to the questions above. Choose ONE of these ways to share your review.
1) Go to this Padlet and type in your answer. Please be sure to put your name on top.
2) Have someone record a video of you answering the questions and post your video on this Padlet.
Choice 2: Review a book in our library!
Choice 2: Review a book in our library!
For this activity, you will write a short review of a book that you checked out and read from our library earlier this year.
1) Think about a book that you checked out from the library and really enjoyed reading this year.
2) Go to the Destiny Discover by clicking here: Destiny Discover
3) Tap "log in" in the top right corner. Then, tap the blue bar on the left side of the screen. This will prompt you to log in with Hello ID. Once you sign in, it will bring you back to the Destiny Discover screen. You should see a hello message with your name in it.
4) Use the search bar to find the book you want to review.
5) Tap on the book. Halfway down the screen you should see a "Reviews" tab - tap on it. Tap the button that says "Add Review." You must be logged in (see step 3) in order to be able to add a review.
5) Give the book a star rating and add in a typed review. In the typed review answer these question:
- Did you enjoy the book?
- Why did you enjoy the story? Give me a specific reason (ex: strong characters, interesting setting, beautiful illustrations, etc.).
- Do you think others should read it? Why?
6) Click on "Submit Review." I will need to approve your review before it gets posted.
Need video directions? Check this out:
Adding reviews in DestinySPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Spring Book Fair!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Spring Book Fair!
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Thank you for supporting reading in your home and reading programs in our school!
SPECIAL EVENT: LIVE DRAW WITH AN AUTHOR!
SPECIAL EVENT: LIVE DRAW WITH AN AUTHOR!
Join authorstrator Ben Clanton in a Live Draw! He will tell us all about Narwhal and Jelly and their new friend, Otter! This is perfect for students in grades K-2 but everyone is welcome! For more information, go to Sketch Comedy!
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