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=Welcome Our Media Center's Wikispace for Black-Eyed Susan Discussion=

The purpose for our wiki will be to promote the discussion of black-eyed susan books...
"The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award is a children's choice award for the state of Maryland. Each year since 1992, the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award has been given to authors and/or illustrators of outstanding books chosen for the award by Maryland students. The award seeks to promote literacy and lifelong reading habits by encouraging students to read quality, contemporary literature." (BCPL, http://www.bcpl.info/2012blackeyed.html#grades4thru6)

We have selected four potential books:

 * __Case of the case of mistaken identity__, by Mac Barnett
 * __Emily's Fortune__, by Phyllis Naylor
 * __The Gold Rush Kid__, by Mary Waldorf
 * __Turtle in Paradise__, by Margaret Holm

Come back to the discussion forum for each book and let us know...

 * What did you like about the book?
 * What didn't you like about the book?
 * Who was your favorite character? Why?
 * Who was your least favorite character? Why?
 * Would you recommend this book to another student?
 * If you could change something about the book, what would it be? Why?

Remember, you will have to vote for your favorite book after reading at least three...your notes here will allow you to reflect on each book's value and assist you in deciding which you liked the best.

Remember, we are an on-line community:

 * You are expected to be supportive, yet think and respond critically, about the posts by your classmates.
 * You are expected to post in thoughtful ways. Respect your thoughts and those of your classmates.
 * You are expected to //enhance// the discussion rather than posting, "I agree", "I disagree", "Yes", "No"
 * Visit often and participate.
 * Read and respond in a personal way.
 * Have fun!
 * Learn and grow with the help of your on-line friends and community.
 * Uphold all areas of CCPS Acceptable Use Policy!
 * Be safe...do not share information that is too personal, please respond using our classmates' usernames only.

The intent of the wiki is to get kids responding about the books they are reading. I have attempted to respond as a student would in the discussion tabs so that you can see how I would/will use the wikispace with my students.