Book Reports

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Book reports are a rite of passage for youth; reading a passage comprehending its complexity and translating a coherent, clear summarization of the books context are the uncriticized steps in the formation of a book report. No source offers debate, that reading and writing are essential lasting skills needed to succeed. However, the bases for how we learn these skill is evolving. Simply, as students evolve in their learning capacities so should the style in which we teach. Why are we neglecting to offer students alternatives to traditional techniques. As my son sits down to write his book report this evening he is all but engaged. This is an opportunity for educators to access alternatives in the learning process. Why not allow a typed and printed reports? Or an emailed report? Or a video report, or a podcast. Youth today are schooling the adults in the field of technology why not allow youth to flex there creative muscle at a young age an allow students to create a book report!