Day 18: Alexis and Evelyn, 4th Grade students

Book Clubs through Google Docs

Alexis and Evelyn were excited to start a book club since the beginning of school.  Recently, they were able to begin one.  They chose to read Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

What's different about being in a book club this year is the use of Google Docs.  This web-based application can be shared between users.  Now, Alexis and Evelyn can share their thinking about the book as they read it and the other can read it, no matter where they are.  What's more is that Mrs. Smith, the girls' 4th grade teacher, is able to see the conversation, too, and contribute and support the conversation.

Screenshot of a conversation the girls have had with Mrs. Smith about the book they are reading.

Below is a reflection about what the girls have learned about using Google Docs to share their thinking in their book club: