What+Do+You+Think?

= What Do You Think? = = =

**Rationale** I like this strategy because it is more that just tell about the different story elements within a text. It goes furthur and takes into account the opinions of the readers. It looks at how they liked the story or certain parts of the story and will often have them share why they did or didn't like the story with their peers. Remember it is not necessary to like every book you read. I also like this strategy because peer reviews of books are the best ways to get students to motivate or get students to read a new story.

This can be used at a variety of levels. The forms would just need to be changed and adjusted to fit the age level you are working with. As students get older they could do more projects to share about their story with their classmates.
 * Implementation Suggestions**

This is a great strategy to work with all types of students. Students can share about the books they have read in a variety of ways. Kinesthetic learners could make projects to help them share about their story. Auditory learners could talk and discuss books they enjoy. Visual learners could read about stories that others have read.
 * Diverse Learners **

1. Students need to read a book at an appropriate independent reading level. I would try and make this student choice. 2. Using forms given below or any of your own ideas for the students to write or create a way to share about the book they read with their peers. 3. Once they have read a book and created something to share, then need to then share a little about the story and how they felt about the story with their peers. This can be done whole group or in smalls groups. I could see some students make up what they liked about it based on pictures or the review at the back of the book or saying that they never liked any books they read. I like the forms that include both information about content as well as personal opinions. That way you get of sense of whether they read the material and what they feel about it. I also think the why part of liking something can sometimes be challenging for student to explain sufficiently.
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**References** Per C&I 467 with Dr. Wedwick [] []

Telling About Books:

Likes and Dislikes: Story Chart:

Book Report Form:

Cozy Up:

Book Recommendation: