Diamond+Path+School+of+International+Studies

We LOVE reading! My fifth grade class is very excited about reading and discussing what they have read. Below are some ideas for virtual literature discussions.

__**Whole Class Discussion:**__ This video conference would take place with the whole class from both school discussing a book they have been reading. The discussion might be based on the literary elements, characters, setting, plot and theme. Students could also share their recommendations and thoughts about the book. Each school would take a turn to present their book.

//Currently my class is enjoying the __Liberation of Gabriel King by K.L Going__ as a read aloud. We will be finished with this book around November 30, 2009.//

__**Small Group Discussions:**__ With this idea, small groups (5-7) from each school would select and read the same book. After creating a reading calendar and due date they would begin to read the book. They would discuss the elements of fiction as well as questions they might have for one another. This group might meet as often as once a week or wait until the book is finished.

//Books my class is reading: Night of the Twisters by Ivy Ruckman Last Shot by John Feinstein Frindle by Andrew Clements//


 * __Book Talks Via Skype:__** This format would be 1-2 students giving a book talk about a book they have finished using Skype. As they meet with the other school they would share the elements of fiction as well as give their recommendation for the book and then hear from the other school. These Skype talks could happen as often as once a week.

Please contact me!

Thank you,

Michelle Ament 5th Grade Teacher Diamond Path School of International Studies michelle.ament@district196.org

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