Discussion+Introduction

**WELCOME TO OUR BOOK DISCUSSION WIKI OF MCBA BOOKS**

Birch Meadow Elementary School's fifth and fourth grade students are invited to share their thoughts about the books that they have read, or are still reading, on this year's **Massachusetts Children's Book Award** list. We also hope that the discussions found on this WIKI will help guide students to books they will enjoy reading. media type="youtube" key="J0Dj14hsldU?list=UUp4FmCS2W1pG9BcnMuUd_1g" height="315" width="560"

**DISCUSSION POSSIBILITIES**

Comment on an aspect of the book, plot, character or setting.
 * Was the setting an important element of the story ? Why?
 * What was your favorite part of the story?
 * Which character in the story caught your interest the most? Why?
 * Did this book remind you of any other books that you have previously read?
 * Give your opinion of the book citing specific examples from the book.
 * Recommend the MCBA book for a certain audience. Explain
 * Go to the author website and comment on something you learned about the author or one of their other books
 * If you could give the book your own award, explain what it would be?

**WIKI POSTING EXPECTATIONS**

- Try to maintain a discussion thread. // Comments should relate to previous discussion points as you continue the discussion with your // // posting. // - Be as informative as you can be. // Support your statements by referring back to information found in the book. // - Your audience is global. // Please be sure to check your work for completeness, spelling and grammar. // - Make sure you sign your discussion comment. // Do not use your full name, type your user name as demonstrated (e.g. helen_4P or bob_5C). //

**INFORMATION ABOUT THE MCBA** **PROGRAM**

Look at the [|Salem State University MCBA website], the sponsor of the reading incentive program//.//