The Journal

Students can write journal entries whenever they like. During lessons, students are asked to write entries related to specific topics. Teachers can make comments to these entries and students will get them the next time they open their journal.

Example Journal Prompt (from Far North):
Write about a time in your life when you experienced one of the following conflicts: person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. environment. Tell how the conflict was resolved. Write at least 5 sentences for this entry.

The Dictionary

Students can add "The Word of the Day" to their dictionary daily. During the dictionary (or vocabulary) section of each lesson, students are asked to complete activities related to specific words found in the novel. These words are then added to their dictionary, and show the vocabulary each student will build over the course of the program.

The Forum

The forum is divided into two different sections. The Forum of the Day is meant to cause discussion between participants of the program on a daily basis. The topics vary from high school issues to fun conversation starters. This is meant to get students thinking, discussing and writing. Each lesson also includes a Forum section where students discuss issues that are raised by the novel.

Example (from Far North):
Who do you admire most?
In books, characters are defined or identified by what they do, what they say and what others say about them. Take a moment and think about the person you most admire. Don't tell us their name but tell us the type of things they say or do that makes them so wonderful.

Email

Students can send each other emails about the novels, the resource or about anything they wish. Teachers can also send emails to students to help them or congratulate them.

Room Customization

Students can change the colour of their room and collect points to decorate their room.

Student Avatars

Students can create their avatar to represent themselves to their peers.