Margin Notes

Lightning Round Book Talks- Student Edition

Jul
05

After we blogged about our lightning round book talks, our friend and colleague, Sara Bamford, contacted us and asked if we’d be interested in visiting her Grade 10 classes but with the tables turned and the students presenting the book talks.

Of course, we were all in.  The plan was for the students to present short, informal book talks on their current or recent reads and for us to identify who “sold” their books best. Sara and her students co-constructed the criteria they wanted us to use to determine a winner and she created an anchor chart “cheat sheet” of information readers could include:

When we arrived, Sara had organized the class into small groups.  (more…)

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Book Displays

Jun
25

Creating book displays are a fun way to advertise book titles.  Here are a few fantastic examples to inspire you:

Lindsay Perez at Nashwaaksis Middle School photographed students’ Book Spine Poems and created a collage:

Melissa Wilson-Smith at Bliss Carman Middle School makes the most of the wall space outside her classroom and even above the water fountain:

Sara Bamford at Fredericton High School invites students to post their book recommendations for classmates:

We always love checking out the theme-based displays at the Fredericton High School Library:

At the library at Leo Hayes High School, speech bubbles give a quick description of new titles:

 

Creating book displays contributes to the book buzz in our classrooms and schools and sends a message to our students that reading is a top priority.

We hope you’ll share some of your book display ideas in the comments section.

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