In2Books

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In2Books

• Building a 21st Century Community of Learning in
  Language Arts

Mr. Chris Harris 3rd Grade Teacher St. Elisabeth
Catholic School, Van Nuys, CA
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Why I Chose In2Books

• Student improvement in reading, writing, and
  typing skills
• Learning is meaningful, relevant, and extended
• Support provided for teachers and students to
  ensure success
• Little to no cost
• Title 1 Schools may apply for free books!

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The Heart of the Program

• Global Beyond bell-bound learning
• Students may work on letters at home anytime
• Safety All letters approved by the teacher
• Adult pen pals are pre-approved and undergo a
  background check
• Supportive Pen Pals encourage and foster a love
  of learning

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Developing a Dialogue

• In2Books matches each student with a pen pal
• Students and pen pals exchange
  friendly letters

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Developing a Dialogue

• 3. Students given guided choice in book
  selection.
• In2Books chooses genres (Ex. Fiction)
• Teacher selects theme (Ex. Bullies or families)
• Students selects specific book at their level
• 4. Students and pen pals read the same book,
• discuss through letters
• 5. Interactive website assists student writing

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Pen Pals Inspire
I am really excited for you to be my
friend. I cant wait to read our first book!
I like all kinds of books. I really like the
Harry Potter books! I think it would be really
fun to fly on a broomstick! I read fiction,
non-fiction, biographies, you name it and Ill
read it! Hope to hear from you soon!
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Students are Motivated

• A students 1st letter
• I have some answers to the
  questions you asked me. I like to play soccer. I
  like to learn about math and reading. When I grow
  up I want to be a soccer player.
• What is your favorite type of food? What type
  of dance do you like to dance?
• To me my family is the most important thing. We
  like to watch TV and play games. I am looking
  forward to reading with you.

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Evidence of GROWTH

• The same student on his 3rd letter

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Community of Support

• Students may explore with mentors around the
  world
• Students explore at home with family
• Students explore at school with their teacher and
  peers
• Affordable program allows opportunity for all
  learners

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In2Books Connects to Our Curriculum

• Comprehension skills Reading and book
  discussion/ Units match our curriculum
• Writing skills The program guides the writing
  process online with step by step instruction and
  coaching
• Go beyond Student homepage provides additional
  learning opportunities

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Learning Extended
Student Homepage provides additional learning
opportunities related to the genre, topic and book
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Learning Extended
Student Homepage provides additional learning
opportunities related to the genre, topic and book
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Easy to Implement

• The In2Books program provides
• Training webinars for teachers
• Step by step easy to follow instructions
• Guided lesson plans and pacing calendars
• E-mail and phone support

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What the students are saying

• I like the In2Books program because I get to
  send letters to my pen pal. I get to read the
  same book. I pick a book. When I am doing my
  letter I get to choose a clipart or background. I
  like the book so much I cant wait for it to
  come. This is why I like the In2Books program.
• 3rd Grader

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• I like reading stories and writing with my pen
  pal. And my most favorite part is how they show
  you the pen pal letter when you type yours. So
  thats why I like In2Books.com. -3rd Grader

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• I like that you can work with other people.
  You can talk about your book and say things you
  didnt get. It is fun to talk with other people
  about the book and tell what you think about it.
  
• - 3rd Grader

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in2books.com
In2Books has been fun from the start. I like
writing letters to my pen pals. Thank you for
In2Books. - 3rd Grader
Take your class into 21st Century learning today!