K-12 Learninghttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12.aspxenMain Character Shield -- Oral Book Reporthttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/2946.aspxMon, 22 Jun 2009 03:50:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2946khayden5Students show their understanding of a main character in a novel through creating a shield. The shield created by the student is the visual aid for the oral book report. The student can discuss the novel and explain the the shield for a novel assessment. Lesson for Coat of Arms Student Directions: For this assignment, you will use the main characte...Book Sharing Idea -- Sundae of the Weekhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3068.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 08:30:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3068khayden5Use creativity to help students share great books. In this activity, students create "sundaes" that describe their books. The posters can be posted in the classroom as the favorite sundaes of the week. Book Sundae Handout Book Sundae Details Teachers can direct students to create graphic posters to "advertise" good books that othe...Student Book Talk with a Student Created Book Jackethttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/2826.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 14:02:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2826khayden5When students talk about great books, they create a "buzz" about the book. If students are involved in Accelerated Reader or if they have to read independent novels, this is one way for students to share the books they read with the class and to evaluate the student's knowledge of the book. This lesson shows how to organize a book talk ...