#BFC530 Archive
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Friday March 11, 2016
Today's Topic: What're your favorite content-related books? What grade levels are they for? - https://t.co/VmUyZGAu6n
Thanks again for the video yesterday. Such great learning in my class!
What're your favorite content-related books? What grade levels are they for? -
Morning Manny https://t.co/Ep2h9FX1YZ
Good Morning . I literally just woke up. whats our topic?
In other words, you never stop learning.
Hope it is as pretty there as it has been in Richmond the past 2 days!
It's my friends! Here in Ontario, last day of classes before March Break! 😊😊😊
I like anything by His books are amazing!
Content related books? I'm an english teacher. So are we just talking books?
Good morning all! Ready to expand my thinking!
I've been up for hours :/ dropped and off for their trip to orlando for cheer
Its been amazing! Ss have been able to explore our gardens that went in last weekend! I hope we can keep the warmth.
Good morning friends. Woke up without alarm at 4:30am. Going to be a productive day!
Good morning. Stacey from NJ. Excited for today's ! cc
I missed the vid! is a great resource.
nice! Have a great, restful, and recharging break!
One of my favorite read aloud is Out Of my mind Book is amazing!
I was an English teacher before a tech coach, so all books content related
I have so many faves I enjoy sharing with Ss...
I'm a little confused too. Are we talking kid books? Or teacher books?
Happy Friday! Nicole from NJ.
Gen Ed Ts use a lot of content related books. But your content is books and the process of creating them. https://t.co/3HzAwc7bBU
Content related books? I'm an english teacher. So are we just talking books?
I have the same confusion.
Let the teacher find you...
Oh, I was talking kids books!
Happy Friday from cloudy Argentina, I'm Ku, Learning Coach,
Good morning, ! Melissa in central NJ...very excited to talk about books on this fabulous ! 📚
As a middle school LA teacher, I LOVE using books for novel studies that make kids feel emotions & a connection for the 1st time
Many books by Fountas and Pinnell...Teaching Comp and Fluency, When Readers Struggle
content related math books are hard to find, any ideas?
Good Morning all! Looking forward to the suggestions today. Been looking for some books to read with my kids (6th gr and 4th gr)
Happy (rainy) Friday from Massachusetts.
Brian, HS principal
We are a Reading and Writing Project school so we are literature based. We have no text books
A1: Historical fiction: The apprenticeship of Lucas Whitacker. My 5th graders loved it.
Clare played in 2nds. We are now watching 1sts. 1:1
At least it will be over this weekend with a Fri night game
3rd grade read aloud, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, great for character traits and analysis.
Tony Stead...Good Choice! , Is That a Fact , Reality Checks
Good morning ! Alicia from MA here.
Right???
Books + = lots of awesomeness! :)
Our 1st this year was by We did a lot of informational text on Viet. War and 1960's to tie in
Marty McGuire is just awesome! It was my first read aloud this year
Have they read the series with Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
Good morning ! Betsy from nj here to talk books this morning!!! And happy Friday!!!!
As a long-time English teacher prior to becoming an administrator, I urge ppl to return to the classics.
Well, here's a book a student and I just had published, GameMaker programming by example MS/HD https://t.co/DDbBi32Di6
Well, here's a book a student and I just had published, GameMaker programming by example MS/HD https://t.co/DDbBi32Di6
Well, here's a book a student and I just had published, GameMaker programming by example MS/HD https://t.co/uP039FBrtv
Well, here's a book a student and I just had published, GameMaker programming by example MS/HD https://t.co/uP039FBrtv
Going to offer up a little known - Boy's Life by Robert McCammon. Truly beautiful whether a girl or a boy
Keene and Zimmermann...Mosaic of Thought , To Understand
I cannot possibly talk kids books in 140 chars. I own a few thousand.
For history for me historical bios from David McCullough (1776, John Adams,. Truman )
Nope! I'll look at that one! Thanks
It's so important to pick novels that also give students a connection in other content areas!
Is anyone doing Those books are amazing! That and books are just fabulous.
Sir Cumference books are fabulous for silly read alouds that teach math concept
I like today's topic as it reminds me I want to read more "The game believes in you" by is great read on game based learning
A Night Divided by Jennifer Nielsen! Awesome book for middle school students that touches on types of government and world history!
Loved The Invention of Hugo Cabret fir historical fiction. Allows Ss to rd ab an element of the past that isn't highlighted in curr
Will check it out. Always looking for an excuse to read.
Good morning EST! Looking for the food court I've been up four hrs too
That book, pure awesomeness! https://t.co/5FdQ5cNjwC
A Night Divided by Jennifer Nielsen! Awesome book for middle school students that touches on types of government and world history!
They are deliverers of AWESOMENESS >
you're just playing the role of this morning
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is wonderful for high school Bio students! Great way to discuss science and society.
John Hattie...Visible Learning For Teachers
Anyone read Finding Winnie?
That's a tough one for me... and , any suggestions? https://t.co/R9fiCd0SuD
content related math books are hard to find, any ideas?
Try Bill Brysons Short History of Everything for middle school science lovers
Our 2nd this year was by students followed it up w/ amazing informational writing pieces on NA tribes
Henrietta lacks is becoming the standard, but I find it a little too long, like 50 pages too long
This book changed my mind's life at the time. https://t.co/6ofCqbXjUB
Keene and Zimmermann...Mosaic of Thought , To Understand
G'morning, ! Adulting has been highly overrated these last two weeks. Have a Friday laugh on me! https://t.co/GxA9SuiNY1
That book started me on journey of teaching reading
Our 4th graders really enjoy the I Survived books.
I'm showing Twitter to some teachers today. Please send welcome tweet to by 1:15 EST if you can https://t.co/FGvfhTDvom
Marian Small...Making Math Meaningful K-8
good morning all - drooping in a little late to talk books!
Find something in American literature classics that still resonates today. These great works can still reverberate in 2016!
for students Maus, My name is Malala also books by Walter Dean Myers
scheduled for 1p - does that work?
Our language arts curriculum was designed with it as a guide.
Our department this yr read The Martian. (I was a slacker and simply watched the movie)
Content bks?
Love Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic (holocaust) and the Collier brothers' My Brother Sam is Dead (AmerRevWar)
Ready, Player One is a great read - great for those interested in games and could be great read for HS students
Never would have thought of that. Now I will. https://t.co/92IYzkxq8Z
I like today's topic as it reminds me I want to read more "The game believes in you" by is great read on game based learning
Love the idea Is it too late to start I wonder? My 4th grade would love this! https://t.co/S4fbPDQ3Oi
Is anyone doing Those books are amazing! That and books are just fabulous.
I did not realize it was a formal thing. Cool!
Next we will do by Very excited to see how students will do with a book all in free verse.
Bartholomew and the Oobleck, science, matter.
A GALAXY OF GOLD STAR TEACHERS
I still remember how mesmerized I was reading John Adams. I'm reading The Wright Bros now.
Our 7th graders currently going wild over Hinton's The Outsiders. Some things never change.
Debbie Miller...Reading with Meaning
haven't gotten that one yet,maybe this summer!! https://t.co/ke5b0WovS6
I still remember how mesmerized I was reading John Adams. I'm reading The Wright Bros now.
I have learned that so much is not about what book you study, but what you are able to do with that book and the students after
Good morning I'm running late :-)
Malala is such an important figure for our Ss to learn about!
Enemy Pie, writing, narrative story elements (elementary).
Biography of George Washington is also a great read aloud. American History is something that is lost in elem.
Jim Knight...Unmistakable Impact
yes we will be watching her movie in class next week also https://t.co/xVE0E0Sx2Y
Malala is such an important figure for our Ss to learn about!
Children can read any book by themselves. But challenging them to think and see things in ways they haven't before is need
I just finished the first I Survived book with a second grader. It was pretty awesome.
always wildlife here. Had a spot if eagle problems last week
Just received the movie. It's going into the plans....
As a teacher it is important to read widely. Anything that helps you grow as a T, is good. From Shakespeare to Eric Jensen to blogs
Gamify Your Classroom by is a great primer on game based learning - recommend for teachers / pre-service teachers
Man. I could tweet about this one for days!!
CONGRATULATIONS CYNTHIA -> just appointed OFFICIAL CHOCOLATE TASTER OF THE TWITTERVERSE ---
I've also shared selections from Asher's "13 Reasons Why" for bullying.
Agree! There's amazing content in pretty much any book. It's all about helping students make connections. https://t.co/4jmAYdCwZY
I have learned that so much is not about what book you study, but what you are able to do with that book and the students after
good morning! And I love that book - definitely one to read again and again
you get it from ?
They are such an awesome resource such vital material https://t.co/7DhbHq6M5X
Just received the movie. It's going into the plans....
My favorite teacher book is Notice and Note by Just amazing. Talk about getting kids to dig deep!
yay! So glad you liked it. I could read it over and over too!
Favorite book is feed by . Def upper level MS or HS. I've adapted it for 6th tho.
Join our discussion and tweet about books with us all year!
I still remember reading a distant mirror and Jeff shaara books in ap history... Does anyone still do that?
Absolutely! It's not just about reading. It is discussion and reflection....
I teach high school science, however, I contact their English teachers & read what they are reading so we can chat during down time
For teachers Reframing the Path to school leadership, never see your workplace the same again
kids?My book! https://t.co/6OupGiko63
Because of that challenge I am tracking books for the first time. I read a lot!
agreed. You can always discuss overall theme/choose a specific excerpt. My Ss wrote RAFT letters to the characters.
That's a tough book to get through emotionally, sort of like the Lovely Bones
Yes! It was a present in the mail this week. Felt like I won a prize.
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday-- money, money management
I have heard about that book since the summer. I think it's time to add it to my ever expanding list!
'Reality is Broken' by is a great argument for using games for good. Excellent keynote @ too.
Morning Using lots of resources for Health Science classroom, including books on various topics available in my room & library
Have a great Friday everyone! Off for a morning run...in the dark...but soon to be sunny and mild!
Love being a guest reader in classes to share Oh, The PlacesYou'll Go touches all ages
I like read alouds for science: the librarian who measured the earth, science verse, the starry messenger. https://t.co/qwDl55k95T
Today's Topic: What're your favorite content-related books? What grade levels are they for? - https://t.co/VmUyZGAu6n
Those books are a hit. Flying off the library shelves at my school.
Yay! And you share...which is so important as well. :)
almost forgot The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
l by Sherman Alexie
I use picture books with K-5 daily as mentor texts to teach content.
You can read between innings:)
Read the Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss, talk can go from nuclear proliferation to why we don't solve violence with violence
Students were blown away by The Hot Zone as we read it during Ebola scare in West Africa
So much can be done with picture books at all grade levels!
yes. My Year 8 class is doing Hunger Games so I relate that to maths and science
The Doorbell Rang-->division.
Thanks my friend! Happy Friday!
I enjoyed 1922 Newbery winner - interesting to history then vs now - "The Story of Mankind"
Absolutely! Knowing books is the most important part of my job!
I read "Too Many Daves" by Seuss. Emphasize decision making and long term consequences.
Okay everyone! I could talk and listen for days about books, but I gotta run! Have a great weekend!
Definitely on my to read list - also presidential bios from Jon Meacham.
done! btw, do you tweet w your class? My friends recently joined as a class & would love to connect
Have a great weekend, Friends. Hope everybody finds extra time to read despite the loss of the hour!
Happy Friday friends!! Have a spectacular weekend!
PLN upgrade the MARVELOUS MICHELLES
LOVE this! Such a powerful message to send to your students about reading AND make connections with them. https://t.co/7oxMeKyKdu
I teach high school science, however, I contact their English teachers & read what they are reading so we can chat during down time
Have to give it a read.
The past is a strange place. Found an old magazine talking about our friend Saddam Hussien
Hello ! Enjoyed reading thru the EST thread. Looking forward to joining in the later time zones to discuss content-related books :)
Great discussion about why Ebola scare disappeared after the election (no comment)
spent the last couple of yrs building up science section for Ss to make curricular connections - lots of fab reads
She has so many GOLD STARS they call her Fort Knox ->
How Big is a Foot? - measurement
Do any of you get awkward glances from your friends when you pull out your YA book on the beach? LOL
forget hashtag. . See? I followed my own advice.
Have good day by taking responsibility by doing everything "wrong"
Have a great day Everyone! Join us for Sun 9amET. Talking feedback (feed forward!) Bring a friend! https://t.co/LKFUli3iO3
Found another article from the 70s that pretty much predicted Hurricane Katrina
The book has an illustration of the 8 planets - Pluto had not been discovered (or demoted) yet.
I read The Sneetches (Dr S) and One (Otashi) to my 8th grds during our Social Justice unit. They make for great discussion.
you, too Stacey - we've got our outdoor running weather back (if even for a little while)
Why it's important to look back - try not to repeat the same mistakes.
Great idea to chat about books this morning, Caitlin. Thanks! :)
Have great weekend. Already looking forward to Monday morning
so cool. Does Mars have canals, last attempt by a desperate civilization to get warer from the poles.
I'll have my mustache ready!
Thanks! I am a tech specialist but LOVE to read - was almost a librarian but happened into edtech instead.
You too Stacey! Enjoy the last Friday of the week! 😀☕️
an AP class added a book study/review - it was a needed push to add more fantastic science books to collection
old enough to see it repeat sometimes.
I'll wave to you from Norwalk!
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Went for a long walk with the boys yesterday. This T has a lot of work to do before I'm back running.
Love it! Picture books are great for reinforcing/teaching content!
Only if you enjoy the first!
. Wish my middle school's non-ELA teachers would do that!
Same here! And same for my teammates: Lots of tech and lots of books for us!
I can imagine you might get a few looks!!! You are staying relevant so they should take note!
Not quite... Though a sci-fi book, The Martian might be an interesting discussion in a science class.
me, too - I've been absent here at on Tuess & Thurss b/c on the treadmill. Miss the chatting but I need the miles
You did connect-a-quote papers, too?!? HA!
Thanks! It could take 2 days to achieve! Enjoy your day and the weekend also!
. 9 years later, they've finally started asking what I'm reading...most have 7-14 y/o kids.
*I'm* relevant! LOL
Priceless!
Nice job, Teach! :)
I find that I need to lend increasingly more time front-loading to help as make meaningful connections.
I'm that person who loves the book they are reading now. They are all my favorites. This question is hard!
Always feel comfortable asking a librarian. We've got a lot up our sleeves!
