Interactive+Classroom+Wiki

Purpose: For this project, I created a Wiki. In this Wiki, my students will use writing, as well as evaluating text skills when they enter a review for a book they have read from our classroom library. As a result, other classmates will have the opportunity to read a peer created review and make decisions regarding a book. This learning tool will add to a student’s development of the reading and writing skills mentioned in the standards listed below. I would introduce this website after my first reading lesson that focuses on evaluating text. After teaching and assessing this skill, I would use this Wiki to encourage ongoing practice. I was able to get several of my students to enter reviews into the Wiki and received positive feedback.

Example:

http://defazioclasslibraryreview.wikispaces.com/

Standards:

PDE A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas. · Evaluate text organization and content to determine the author’s purpose and effectiveness. F. Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction including poetry and drama. C. Write persuasive pieces with a clearly stated position or opinion and supporting detail, citing sources when needed.
 * 1.2. Reading Critically in All Content Areas 1.2.5A **
 * 1.3. Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 1.3.5F **
 * 1.4. Types of Writing 1.4.5C **