The
Basics of Book Raps
a discussion about a particular
book on the Internet
conducted on the Internet
on an email list by sending email messages
for children of all ages
prepared and supervised
by a coordinator (a teacher)
the coordinator makes up
the discussion points (rap points)
rap points are posted to
the email list by the coordinator on set dates
duration of 5 to 6 weeks
visit the book
rap calendar
join the br-teachers list
(adverts for book raps are advertised here first by coordinators)
watch for adverts from coordinators
on other teacher lists
ask your librarian (Wonderful
people!)
each book rap has its own
web page (an
example)
dates of the rap
lists author, publisher
age levels the rap is suitable
for
name and email address of
coordinator
you can subscribe to the
email list from here
resource links (Stellaluna,
The
Possum Magic Book Rap)
there is a link to the archive
of messages sent to the list during the rap
you will receive a welcome
message back from the list
gives a little summary of
the book
the date of the first rap
point
steps as a guide to participation
importantly the email address
to use when sending messages to everyone
read and discuss the book
post a message to the email
list introducing your class (some examples)
collect and read other introductions
mark them on a map or make
a list (can respond to introductions)
collect first rap point,
prepare and email response
respond to other rappers
repeat process for other
rap points (a new one is usually posted each week)
the rap rap wrap up message
signals the end of the rap
Rapping with a Difference:The Stellaluna Book Rap
Rapping with a Difference: Junior Book Raps
Extending Gifted Children by Participating in a Book Rap
Book Raps - An Internet Curriculum-based Project
Cherrol McGhee, Book Rap Project Manager.
Updated 12 April 1999
