http://barbln.org/trixie/fanfic.htm
Summary: This is a website for fans of the Trixie Beldon mystery series. There are opportunites for fans to contribute essays and writing about the characters in teh series, plot ideas and to discuss various aspects of the stories or contribute artwork.
Critical Evaluation: This is not a very professional looking website although some of the content is good. It is obviously maintained by people who love the series but perhaps do not have a lot of technical abilities. Much of the writing on the site is done by youth and is true to the style of the original series.
Reader's Annotation: A great site for those who enjoy the Trixie Beldon series and would like to contribute their own work.
Genre: Fan website
Interest Level: 10-15
Curriculum Ties: Writing, Art, English
Booktalking Ideas: N/A
Challenge Issues: None
If any, become familiar with the website and content.
Selection Process: Found a link from another site.
Showing posts with label Website. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Website. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Kidzworld.com
http://www.kidzworld.com
Summary: This website contains a little bit of everything. There are movie reviews, blogs done by tweens, advice columns, chat rooms, posting boards, and much more.
Critical Evaluation: I enjoyed this website as it is not covered in advertising. It is simple to navigate, has a fair amount of visual appeal and has a good variety of things to look at. There is also an educational component to the website. There are book reviews and discussions about school subjects, study tips etc.
Annotation: A website with a wide variety of activities and things to look at geared for tweens.
Genre: Website/Entertainment
Curriculum Ties: None
Interest Level: 8-13
About the Author: N/A - There are many contributors.
Booktalking Ideas: N/A
Challenge Issues: None. If any , familiarize with website and content.
Selection Process: Found through search engine.
Summary: This website contains a little bit of everything. There are movie reviews, blogs done by tweens, advice columns, chat rooms, posting boards, and much more.
Critical Evaluation: I enjoyed this website as it is not covered in advertising. It is simple to navigate, has a fair amount of visual appeal and has a good variety of things to look at. There is also an educational component to the website. There are book reviews and discussions about school subjects, study tips etc.
Annotation: A website with a wide variety of activities and things to look at geared for tweens.
Genre: Website/Entertainment
Curriculum Ties: None
Interest Level: 8-13
About the Author: N/A - There are many contributors.
Booktalking Ideas: N/A
Challenge Issues: None. If any , familiarize with website and content.
Selection Process: Found through search engine.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
www.girlsinc.org
www.girlsinc.org "Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold."
Summary: This website is designed to assist girls of all from 8 and up develop healthy self esteem and set positive goals. The website focuses on education, current events, and physical and emotional strength. There are areas for girls to post poems and artwork. There are also ideas for activities and projects and how to get started being active in their communities.
Critical Evaluation: This is a great website for girls who want to be well informed about what is happening in the world and their communities. There are countless ideas and opportunities outlined for girls to empower themselves with knowledge and by being strong in their daily lives. The website is also well put together and easy to use.
Reader's Annotation: A website geared towards tween and teen girls that focuses on empowerment, current events, and being the best that they can be.
Author Info: girlsinc is a national non profit organization "dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart and bold".
Genre: Website
Curriculum Ties: Would be a useful tool in many classrooms
Booktalking Ideas: N/A
Interest Level: 8-16
Challenge Issues: None.
If any, can be directed to research organization or look at the website.
Selection Process: Found for a client.
Summary: This website is designed to assist girls of all from 8 and up develop healthy self esteem and set positive goals. The website focuses on education, current events, and physical and emotional strength. There are areas for girls to post poems and artwork. There are also ideas for activities and projects and how to get started being active in their communities.
Critical Evaluation: This is a great website for girls who want to be well informed about what is happening in the world and their communities. There are countless ideas and opportunities outlined for girls to empower themselves with knowledge and by being strong in their daily lives. The website is also well put together and easy to use.
Reader's Annotation: A website geared towards tween and teen girls that focuses on empowerment, current events, and being the best that they can be.
Author Info: girlsinc is a national non profit organization "dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart and bold".
Genre: Website
Curriculum Ties: Would be a useful tool in many classrooms
Booktalking Ideas: N/A
Interest Level: 8-16
Challenge Issues: None.
If any, can be directed to research organization or look at the website.
Selection Process: Found for a client.
Monday, November 9, 2009
www.girlsense.com
www.girlsense.com
Plot Summary: This website is geared to tween girls with an interest in fashion. There are a variety of fashion focused games and users can create outfits and assemble wardrobes. There are also opportunities to create makeup looks and meet others with the same interests.
Critical Evaluation: This seems as thought it would be a fun website for this age group. The available outfits are not too revealing and are for the most part, age appropriate. The page is colorful and visually appealing. There is a great deal of variety in the activities and something to appeal to many personalities.
Readers Annotation: A website for tween girls focused on fashion and makeup.
Author Info: N/A
Genre: Website
Curriculum Ties: None
Booktalking Ideas: N/A
Interest Level: 9-13 years old
Challenge Issues: None.
If any, they could be advised to familiarize themselves with the site.
Selection Issues: Recommended on a forum.
Plot Summary: This website is geared to tween girls with an interest in fashion. There are a variety of fashion focused games and users can create outfits and assemble wardrobes. There are also opportunities to create makeup looks and meet others with the same interests.
Critical Evaluation: This seems as thought it would be a fun website for this age group. The available outfits are not too revealing and are for the most part, age appropriate. The page is colorful and visually appealing. There is a great deal of variety in the activities and something to appeal to many personalities.
Readers Annotation: A website for tween girls focused on fashion and makeup.
Author Info: N/A
Genre: Website
Curriculum Ties: None
Booktalking Ideas: N/A
Interest Level: 9-13 years old
Challenge Issues: None.
If any, they could be advised to familiarize themselves with the site.
Selection Issues: Recommended on a forum.
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