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on 2009-07-14 by tsakshaug

alternative methods of assessment are needed for many students. This looks good

The most dreaded word in school reading for students: book reports. Teachers assign them, viewing them as a necessary component of assessing reading comprehension. Book reports can be a contributing factor to ‘readicide’. “Read-i-cide n: The systematic killing of the love of reading, often exacerbated by the inane, mind-numbing practices found in schools.” http://stenhouse.com/html/readicide.htm. So, how can we as teachers continue to monitor our students understanding of reading material without killing the love of reading? Enter technology. Technology can help bring some excitement and creativity to the traditional book report while still displaying students understanding of reading.

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Book reports can be a contributing factor to ‘readicide’. “Read-i-cide n: The systematic killing of the love of reading, often exacerbated by the inane, mind-numbing practices found in schools.”

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Creaza http://creaza.com, Piki Kids http://pikikids.com, or Kerpoof http://kerpoof.com

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students can tell the story in the form of an interview between two characters or choose a cartoon character to review the book

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Glogster http://glogster.edu

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This site enables students to connect with other students and teachers, sharing book recommendations and reading reviews.

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