About Book Raps
A Book Rap is a book discussion conducted via electronic mail.
Individuals or groups of students from across the country or
around the world can discuss the scheduled books.
Teachers or teacher librarians can nominate a book for discussion by
becoming a Book Rap Coordinator. Current titles for discussion are listed on
the Book Rap Calendar.
Some Book Raps may include special events such as author involvement,
illustrators online, access to content area experts and live chat sessions.
Subject Areas
- English
- Study of Society and Environment
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Science
Age Level
5 years to 18 years
Student Outcomes
Through participation in a
Book Rap project students
develop the following understandings, engage in experiences and identify issues,
behaviours and concerns related to social and ethical issues. Click
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Project Support Materials
Getting Started
-Joining a Book Rap
Down the track
Interested in running a book rap? Learn how to be a Book Rap Coordinator by following
the easy steps. Skills required are minimal - you just need to be able to read,
write open ended questions and send a few email messages.
This site has been constructed to help you see how other Book Rap Co-ordinators have written Rap Points that extended their students' thinking.
-Rap
Points & Case studies
Resources
McGhee, C. Book Raps. Internet
based Curriculum Projects. URL http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/mcghee/sec.htm
Site accessed Dec.1999
Carr, J. Project Pillars.
Foundations for Success in Online Curriculum Projects. URL http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/pillars/
Site accessed 17th May 2001
Book Rap Lingo
Book Rap
An online discussion about a book.
Rap Point
A topic, issue or event from the book to discuss.
Rap Sheet
A web site about the book.
Rappers
The people involved in a Book Rap.
Rap Rep
The person typing the responses.
Rap Map
A map of Australia with the other Rappers' locations marked on it.
Rap Rules
Guidelines for a book rap discussion or message.
Rap Rap Wrap Up
Final message of a book rap.
 Hear about Book Raps
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To listen to the following audio files you will need a sound card in your computer with speakers attached. A connection to your internet service provider through a 28.8 modem or better is ideal.
Real Audio software is also required. Click on the Real button to download a free copy.
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Audio file made by Queensland University of Technology students enrolled in MDB393 Networked Communications Semester 1 1999
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