In this session, two high school English teachers presented the
way that they used a wiki to encourage their students to read.
Goals for their free reading project were for students to read
good young adult literature, enjoy it and discuss it, just like
people do in the real world. Step 1. Booktalk good books for
kids to read. These teachers worked with their librarian and
selected lots of good books to recommend to their students. They
used YALSA and TLA booklists, such as Best Books for Young
Adults, Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, Teens’
Top Ten and Tayshas. Students went to the library as a class and
heard booktalks about a few of the books that had been
recommended for them to read. Step 2. Students complete signpost
projects. These were simple projects that students could do to
mark their progress as they read. There were several choices of
projects – most using technology. Directions for these mini-
projects can be found on the Warriors Read wiki. Step 4.
Product. After completing their r