First ever Read-it-forward–What did you think??
Well, the first ever Read-it-forward in Georgetown ISD has officially ended. Our chosen book was Gordon Korman’s Schooled. All of the middle school campuses and the ninth grade campus participated in the program and nearly 400 students, teachers, parents and others signed in to take the survey on the Georgetown Public Library web page.
The majority of the comments about the book were positive. All in all, it turned out to be a solid selection for our first attempt. If you have more to say about the book, you can still comment here.
However, what I would really like to know is what did you think of the whole idea of the read-it-forward? What worked and what could be improved? Did you have trouble finding a book to read? We released over 400 copies most of which seem to have gone underground. Are they lost in the bottoms of lockers or did kids like the book and not want to give up their copies?
Readers were asked to do an on-line survey and to sign a poster or reading log in the library. Do kids want more recognition? Would you have participated in a lunch time discussion group? Should kids be required to “prove” they have read the book? How?
Did you go to the After Schooled party sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library? Why? Why not? If you did, what were your impressions? What are your suggestions for future events?
This is your chance to help us make a good thing great. No need to answer all the questions. Just give us some concrete suggestions.
I think that the read-it-forward event was a good idea, although plenty of students did not participate. I did not read the book, but it seemed like a lot of people liked it. I think we should have another read-it-forward event in all the schools next year also.
Honestly, i didnt do read it foward, but i thought it was a pretty cool program. If there was a different book, i might have considered it. Schooled is just not the kind of book im into and actually going to read.
no i didnt go to the party but i did read the book it was good and funny.
I read the read it forward book Schooled. Overall I thought it was a pretty good book. the only thing that I would have changed is that after you sign your name for reading the book, that you should also write where you left the book too.
I think that the read-it-forward was a great idea, in my opinion I didn’t really like the book Schooled, but it was still a great idea! I hope we can read a better book next year!
i loved schooled and read-it-forward and want to do it next year!
I think the read-it-forward was a great idea,in my opinion the schooled book was a great book.
I think the Read it forward system worked overall, but it probably could be worked on to find a way that the books are actually passed on like maybe if you have the book and are going to read it you put your name on a list and put something like a copy number, so if your the last person to have that copy they’ll know you probably have it just so the copies can be returned.
I think that the Read it Forward was a good idea, but I also think their could be a few improvements. I think that kids who read the book should receive a piece of paper to rate the book. They should also keep track of who has the book so they know who to ask if they loose the book.
I didn’t read the book, but I think the read-it-forward plan was a success. I think what really made it good was the fact that the books were hidden. This added an aspect of fun, in finding the book, as well as reading it. I think that kids should be required to prove that they read the book, so they can’t cash in on a free bookmark for no work! I didn’t go to the After Schooled party because i hadn’t read the book.