Book+Blogs

As an alternative to oral or written book reports the Library created blogs where students could post their report at their convenience. Sample book reports for historical fiction and biography, the two genres students needed to read, are posted on the blog as examples. Students submitted their email address and were invited to the blog and given step by step instructions for posting to the blog. Anyone can read the blog, but only invited members can post to the blog.

The following lists the advantages of the blog:
 * The blog offers students a digital assessment option to oral or written work.
 * Students can complete the assessment on their own time rather than within the confines of the school day.
 * Posts are date/time stamped, never a question about submitting the assignment on time.
 * Students apply knowledge of literary analysis to historical fiction.

US History Blog: []

World History Blog, 1st semester: []

World History Blog, 2nd semester: []