Book Reports
Book reports in school wouldn't have been nearly so painful if they'd let me do it my way. It always seemed pointless for 30 kids to read the same (boring) book, then report back to 29 others and the teacher, all of whom had already read it, and be judged not so much on our comprehension or analysis as on our ability to follow the exact formula laid down, each prosaic paragraph precisely placed in proper procession (I can't help it. It's not a character flaw, it's a disease. OCAD. CNN will be covering it any day now).
My way, as near as I can tell, is to start by reading good books, and then to make up the rest as I go along. Also, my way involves a rating system based on worms.
Ratings:
One worm = As engaging as toilet paper, and not nearly as soft.
Two worms = Fun for a few minutes before bed, but not memorable.
Three worms = Good. Yeah, just good.
Four worms = Excellent. Worthy of re-reading and recommending to friends.
Five worms = Makes the world go away. While reading, I forgot to eat, sleep, or shower. Fortunately I'm a fast reader.
My way, as near as I can tell, is to start by reading good books, and then to make up the rest as I go along. Also, my way involves a rating system based on worms.
Ratings:
One worm = As engaging as toilet paper, and not nearly as soft.
Two worms = Fun for a few minutes before bed, but not memorable.
Three worms = Good. Yeah, just good.
Four worms = Excellent. Worthy of re-reading and recommending to friends.
Five worms = Makes the world go away. While reading, I forgot to eat, sleep, or shower. Fortunately I'm a fast reader.