The response logs give me a chance to also have a written exchange with students about what they read. Students love getting notes back from me when I return their logs. I have had my 8th grade students make up tests on new books that come into the library. This provides a wonderful opportunity for students to read a book carefully and write test questions and answers that will benefit other students who are required by their teachers to have AR points. Making up the tests also demonstrates engagement with the text.
Students can include tests they make up in their portfolios.
Some students really enjoy doing this activity. I feel that providing choice in demonstrating engagement with reading is a great motivator.