Second Blog - Sorry It's Late!

Hello Learning Community! Sorry this is late, but here's my question that I want to investigate: "Will the use of blogging in order to discuss / write down their ideas increase interest in reading and comprehension. As well, will it and improve the quality of reading responses?" This project will be done during our daily reading block (25 minutes). Our six day rotation allows for all students to have one day out of six on the computers to blog about their novel - this can be their thoughts,predictions, or questions (in essence it will be kind of like a reading response, but more interactive as they will be sharing ideas from other students). The other students can use the time to read their novels. Students will hopefully be able to also access the blog on their own time. Students will be asked to choose from a list of novels that we have sets of at the school. If they finish their novel, they can then read another novel and join another blog. Time line will be late February to the end of April. Some markers that I will look for to assess my question will be: 1. Engagement in the blog / Quality of writing on the blog - We will discuss a good blog response (rubric) and have peer, self, and teacher assessment for the blog. 2. Increased AR points / percentage of correct responses on quizzes 3. Increased STAR results 4. Engagement in daily reading This pilot project will be done in house. If it is successful, then maybe next year I can do it with another school next year. Thanks all! Brandi