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Case: Assignments with a classic novel I have my advanced 7th grade students read a classic novel of their choice. I am looking for an assignment that will demonstrate that they read the book. Something creative would be great. I could give 2-3 or maybe 4 class periods for this and would like it to be done in class. If it could be something that isn't too challenging, also if they could work in partners (many read the same books) that would be great. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I teach Language Arts, so I am always looking for way to test content and comprehension in new and different ways. Rather then always a "test," I allow students to give book talks. They give an oral presentation of their choice where they include a visual aid. The visual aid can be a poster, a diorama, or an electronic artifact. The students have a rubric to follow. Another thing I recently started doing was to have students create their own book trailers that they write and record. We show these in class via the Smart Board. I also allow students to create an electronic book report using PowerPoint, Glogster, or Prezi. Glogster has to be shown on their own device (iPad) as it is blocked by our server because of its blog feature. It is a great resource, but difficult to manage; therefore, it isn't used quite as often. Finally I allow students to select a dramatic scene from their novel and act it out for the class. They have act give all of the necessary background before the action begins. These things encourage and offer an outlet for creativity. |
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