Book Tweets for Recommendations/Summarizing

In writing book review or summaries, getting students to be concise and thorough when they write can be difficult, especially in the early stages of learning to summarize.

This product provides a fun and challenging way to practice writing a summary and/or book review using Twitter's ubiquitous 140-character limit. Additionally, it is a great way to discuss digital citizenship and proper use of social media as well as persuasive writing techniques.

Using the provided Power Point, students learn about Twitter and its uses, then see sample book tweets, and have a chance to participate in guided practice before trying their hand at their own. A great project for a fun bulletin board with book recommendations or just to practice summarizing!