Is it possible to engage kids in what they are reading? Is there a way to do it without Post-It notes and highlighting in the actual physical book? How do we get them to share beyond book groups? Is it possible to do all of this in a kindergarten room in the morning and a high school class in the afternoon? You bet! #booksnaps might just be the one idea that transcends every grade level. This one idea can be used in every classroom across the district. This one idea could be used to share out about the learning that is happening no matter what you are teaching. Why #booksnaps? What makes this worthwhile? It is fun. We all put way more effort in things that are fun versus things that are the opposite of that. Free form expression. This allows the student to create something that sparks them and share it out without much effort. Adds value. Their thinking is public, not Post-It Note private. The conversation could grow as it does not need to be face to face. Reflective ...
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