Book BackChat, part of English Online is a site where students can participate in a moderated email discussion of selected books with students from around the country. There are 5 book backchat groups coming up this term, for students from years 1-10.The books for this term are:
Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!, By Kyle Mewburn - Yr 1-2, starts 23 OctoberSnake and Lizard, By Joy Cowley, illustrated by Gavin Bishop - Yr 3-4, starts 23 October
Best Mate By Michael Morpurgo - Yr 5-6 - starts 5 November
(see review above)
The White Darkness, by Geraldine McCaughrean - Yr 7-8, starts 5 November
Noughts and Crosses, by Malorie Blackman - Yr 9-10, starts 5 November
Reluctant Readers and ICT
Using ICT and books combined can be a great way of getting reluctant readers interested in books. Posting answers to the co-ordinator's questions, and getting involved in email discussions between different schools can also help to develop students' writing skills – and its fun!
To find out more, visit BookBackchat
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