I made it super-simple and totally optional. Students read a book of their choice, fill out a book review from Nick's blog, and turn in into me. I put up some small posters and gave a handout to help with the genre portion of the review. Then I gave students colored beads based on the genre of the book they read. When they read the second book of that genre, they'll earn a tag.
Here's what my brag tag board looks like:
A preview of the tags they can earn:
To be completely honest, I don't have to talk much about it. A few kids jumped on board right away and started earning beads. I made their reviews available and issued their beads, and then that grabbed the interest of others. After I put up the preview of the tags they can earn, I heard a few kids talking about checking out science fiction books...
I bundled together the stuff I created and put it {here} if you want to take a look!
Also, if you own my best-selling DIY reward tag templates, I just updated the file with two more templates that are easier to cut! Go re-download it!
I like that you made it easy and optional... I have several students that would be really motivated by this option! Thanks so much for sharing! I might have to add it to my list of things for next year or next trimester :)
ReplyDeleteRight now we're doing the thirty book challenge... which is motivating lots of students. Not sure of a prize... last year it was popsicles during class. Easy, affordable, and pretty much everyone was REALLY happy :)
Amanda
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What a great idea! So fun! I'll definitely check it out!
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I am loving this idea - some of my readers need all the motivation they can get. Right now we only use brag tags for teams/clubs and the value of the month. I was looking for more ways to use tags. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! So motivational to get them reading a variety of genres! I also like that they hang it back up so it's safe and you can see at a quick glance if someone hasn't hung their necklace up-perfect!
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Love the genre tags, as you already know! I have a kid who is dying to get that sci-fi tag right now. Haha!
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My school just re-started Character Traits every month... funny how things in education go around in circles! During Student of the Month assemblies, students who have shown that trait will receive a trait dog tag. I love these... these will fit in perfectly!!!
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I love the genre brag tags!! I haven't tried any brag tags yet because the time to make them is holding me back. Do you just print, cut, and laminate the tags? Is that a small hole punch you use to string the necklace? Sorry for the basic questions but I need help wrapping my mind around what to do. :) I think my students would just love this!!
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Oooooooooooo. Another good one! What a great way to motivate students to try different genres.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Such a great way to get the students motivated to read from different genres! I will definitely be giving this a try with my class this year! Thanks for sharing!
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