#Read4Fun Archive
Upbeat, ignited chat designed to inspire educators to #Read4Fun! 1st & 3rd Sundays at 7:00-7:30 pm EST moderated by @Dr_LMR
Sunday March 6, 2016
7:00 PM EST
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Hi friends! Looking forward to chatting tonight!
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Paul from CT - 4th grade ELA/SS
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Happy Sunday! Connie from Western, NY checking in!
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Hello! Joy from Ruskin, FL!
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Kia ora koutou, Pip From New Zealand here.
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Anna Brower at Grove City College in Grove City, PA!
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Jennifer from FL! Literacy specialist, co-founder of , and co-moderator of !
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Hey everyone! I am from Iowa and I teach 2nd grade! Looking forward to learning with you
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Hello it's been awhile since I've stopped by the chat! Rosy, 5th gr T. I'm...in Delaware
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Hi! Tavia, HS Librarian in NC, living in Norfolk VA. Excited for tonight's chat!😊
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Lena Marie, one of the co-founders joining from MA tonight. Reading 'When Breath Becomes Air' and 'Case Histories'.
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Welcome Pip! Excited you are here at !
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Jarred, HS English teacher at in Nashville, TN. Looking forward to my first chat tonight!
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Hi my sweet friend! So excited to have you here to share your great knowledge of !
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Hi - I am a high school social studies teacher in PA. Using comics and graphic novels in the classroom to engage students
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Glad you could by tonight! https://t.co/O4w7kjBDr4
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Hello it's been awhile since I've stopped by the chat! Rosy, 5th gr T. I'm...in Delaware
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It's a pretty good group! Lots of sharing!
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! Mike from MD Librarian in 2 El schools.
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Hi Paul! Thanks for coming! Thrilled you are here! I loved teaching 4th grade ELA :)
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Hello! Matt here - K-5 Literacy Strategist from Maine here (first time)
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Hey ! Jacie, Assistant Super from Pittsburgh.
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Thanks! I'm usually teaching but managed to stumble upon you all today. Exciting!
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Woohoo! Rosy is in the house! Thanks for an amazing year together in this chat!
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Hi Tavia! So excited you are here :)
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You're who I want to be! I love History! And always thought teaching HS would be fun!
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Welcome Matt! Glad to have you with us tonight!
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Hi Alexis! So happy you could make it tonight! Excited to talk about engaging students to !
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Good morning! Rizza k-3 T from Philippines
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Love the Super Hero theme! Glad you could join us tonight!
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I remember when this chat started! I can't believe it's already been a year! WHAT A YEAR! https://t.co/FkYvkhJnKX
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Woohoo! Rosy is in the house! Thanks for an amazing year together in this chat!
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Gabe Principal in McDonough, Georgia
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Yippee!!!! Our amazing Stacey is here!
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Kurt from Michigan! K-4 librarian
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Looks like we have a great bunch in the house this evening!
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Hi, Michelle here :) FIRST TIME!
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Hi Jacie! Great to see you!
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Hey and remember when was just starting out as an idea!? I love the community it's become!
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Its crazy when you think about the one year mark!
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Fantastic!!!! Welcome, welcome Matt! Thrilled you are here! Amazing community here at !
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Aww! Thanks! Can't beleive it's been a year already! Congratulations to the community!
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Hello PLN. I'm a MS teacher-librarian in WA state, checking in.
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Teresa- 7th ELAR in TX - I've been binge reading for two days!
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Hey Mark G from Southern NJ just poking in for a bit
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Glad you could join us! Looking forward to sharing tonight. https://t.co/wFv2b3QfQ2
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Hi, Michelle here :) FIRST TIME!
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Hi peeps! Kimberly, Media Specialist from Daytona Beach here!
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Love it! Amazing! So excited you are here!
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Hi. I'm Shannon, joining for the first time.
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That's because the bunch is great.
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Isn't binge reading the best?!? Welcome Teresa!
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Hey , I see you scrollin', contemplatin'...How is everyone doing on this fine March evening? Leslie in Mty, MX.
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Awwwwww! I LOVE this Fiona! :)
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looks like a great chat! Unfortunately my daughters volleyball practice just ended and I'm driving...will definitely be back.
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Love doing that! Any titles to share?
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Yippee! Michelle! So, so happy you made it!
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Does pretending to read PRAXIS study materials count?
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A1 right now using Frankenstein and creation of Darth Vader to teach industrial revolution. Ss write their own story to go along
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Hello! I'm Angie & I run a k8 library in Michigan
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Hi Gabe! So happy you are here with us tonight at ! Welcome!
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I need to visit your class ..
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A1: I am a big fan of anything that gets a child to pick up and enjoy a book. My favorite is whichever one reaches them!
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A1: There is no fun in high school, ? I'm here all night, folks!
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So thankful for you! You are a true ! Can't thank you enough for your support!
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Wow! I want to be a student in your class Tim! https://t.co/LXL4sZGWfu
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A1 right now using Frankenstein and creation of Darth Vader to teach industrial revolution. Ss write their own story to go along
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A1. The kids absolutely love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, as well as Goosebumps, Captain Underpants, & graphic novels.
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A1 definitely anything by Ben Elton. High school ss love his satirical viewpoint...he does serious well too.
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A1 Wordless books! Wordless books! Those are me fave! For all levels! books are great across the board too!
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A1: A longgg list of MG titles and picture books. On top of that list is the Amulet series.
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I once jumped from Revolutionary War to Star Wars in one lesson. Everything connected. .
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MS favs include Rita Williams-Garcia, Horowitz, Hush, Hush series, Gordon Korman, Anne Ursu, Adele Griffin, Tim Green, Lupica.
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Hi Checking in for my 1st time. HS teacher librarian doing the laundry & eating cereal. Glad to catch you tonight!
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Great! This is a great community!
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Hi Shannon! Welcome! Thrilled you are here with us! The community is truly amazing!
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A1: After Global Read Aloud Day this week...the amazing Dr. Seuss comes to mind! My favorite: "The Lorax"
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A1- for my 7th graders, Amulet series and Bluford series are easy for my reluctant readers to feel success
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Truth. Those are some biggies. https://t.co/9xEXAlo7rq
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A1. The kids absolutely love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, as well as Goosebumps, Captain Underpants, & graphic novels.
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A1. There are so many from my HS lib! Kids especially love mysteries & realistic fiction! Most excited for All American Boys!
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Lots of our S's chose Diary of a Wimpy Kid last week as 1 of their Must Haves if stranded on an island!
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A1 my k classes loves Eric carle's and eric litwin's
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That is a great response!
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Kids tend to lose it over anything by Mo Willems too.
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A1. Also love to rec Bone Gap, Werlin's Impossible for older MS & HS.
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Love it! You are in the perfect place here at :)
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A1: All books are welcome in our classroom. Comics, magazines, video game guides. Reading is reading!
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A1: I would say one book I can always go back to is Harry Potter, the series makes kids want to keep reading to finish the story!
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I just got a new wordless book and am currently using it in class. It's called The Arrival. It's beautiful.
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Patricia Polacco is a genius when it comes to complex characters! https://t.co/myA7yRyS1o
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A1 Wordless books! Wordless books! Those are me fave! For all levels! books are great across the board too!
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That's an amazing connection!
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Hi everyone! I'm Kaitlyn from NJ!
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A1 this book is great way 2hook Ss beginning to read Romeo and Juliet.Then ask how they would change story https://t.co/fqlOVQ2C3k
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Top pick for my reluctant readers...7 just hit my classroom shelves! https://t.co/C3FcR1sEik
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A1: A longgg list of MG titles and picture books. On top of that list is the Amulet series.
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I haven't ventured into the world of wordless books Rosey. Any suggestions?
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A1 I'm studying Fight Club at the moment with my seniors. They are enjoying a very different pov.
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Hi Kathleen! We LOVE librarians here at ! You are in the right place with us :) Welcome!
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A1. Ss love Terrible Two (1&2) by
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Hello everyone! I'm Alicia from MI!
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I have a college themed classroom so I have all of our brochures in our library as well! https://t.co/4jMPSEVqNz
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A1: All books are welcome in our classroom. Comics, magazines, video game guides. Reading is reading!
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A1. And everyone should get to read Natalie Lloyd and Lisa Graff.
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A1) Love everything by Eric Carle for elementary. Fun, colorful, engaging book!
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A1: Fly Guy, Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss, fairy tales
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I used Terrible Two as a read aloud and my Ss loved it too!
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It's a great way to "hook" the kids!
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A1: I'm seeing more and more kids who are falling in love with manga and graphic novels.
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Always a lesson to be learned from his stories! Never gets old! https://t.co/O6fgKsnGzO
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A1: After Global Read Aloud Day this week...the amazing Dr. Seuss comes to mind! My favorite: "The Lorax"
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I agree Kimberly! So many of my students truly connected with graphic novels!
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My SS are really into the series by for fiction, also I Survived series
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Q1: My students have been enjoying reading Scholastic magazines about science and engineering.
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A1: Wonder by R.J. Palacio! Great read and the students really show empathy for the heart of the story!
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I don't think I know the Amulet series?
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A1. BALLET CAT by . Love!!!
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Hi! I'm Dawn from NY.Glad to be here tonight!
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When I taught K - Rhyming Dust Bunnies was a fav - they BEGGED me to read it daily.
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A1. Students love Fake Mustache by and anything else by him!
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I love reading aloud anything by Patricia Polacco, Dr. Seuss, Tomie DePaola, & the Aliens Love Underpants series!
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A1. Elephant & Piggie & Wolfie the Bunny by Also the Napping House & House that Jack built
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A1 Student favorites include , & but I'm a fan of any book that makes a S love to read
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I'll have to look that one up...my fave wordless book is "A Ball For Daisy". https://t.co/E3LHMbh3f1
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I just got a new wordless book and am currently using it in class. It's called The Arrival. It's beautiful.
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Nathan Hale along with Rapunzel's Revenge, and more & Land of Story series - Phenom.
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A1: Treasure Hunter series and Origami Yoda series. I like series bc they lead Ss to more reading once they're hooked!
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Oh interesting! I am so glad you brought up the importance of magazines for times with students! YES!
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A1 Elem:Love you forever Mid gr.: Freaky Fast Frankie Joe HS. Black & White so many hard to pick
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lucky readers! There is a current comic book series out as well, I believe it is a sequel.
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A1: Book with No Words is a blast, recently read Be A Friend by to elem Ss & the reactions/reflections were amazing!
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Yes! So many lessons to be learned from Dr. Suess!
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I will check that one out. I love wordless books too!
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A1. My students are also into graphic novels such as Roller Girl, El Deafo, Cardboard, Babysitter's Club, Smile, Sisters, etc..
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Actually, almost any book with underwear or underpants in the title will be a hit! Lots of giggles with those words!
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as long as you get kids reading that's all that matters!
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Yes I do!! And ahhhh, that’s going on right now. I better get over to the last part of
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Oh yes! Fly Guy always has been a hit with Ss in 1st grade that I have worked with!
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Many of my Ss LOVE Manga!
Have others that love creepy stuff, like Asylum & more
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A1 Fave read alouds include The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Because of Mr. Terupt, Harry Potter, Wonder.
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I keep hearing about the Amulet series - guess it's time for me to read it!
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Wow! A college themed classroom! How cool Rosy! Any pics?
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Amulet has become as popular as Bone.
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Hi there! Thanks for joining tonight!
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A1. Fenway and Hattie by . Delightful!!!
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Definitely Unspoken it's my fave! Really liking The Arrival. Where's Walrus by & it's sequel are fun
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Oh wow! this is special indeed!
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Babysitters club!! That’s my childhood right there
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A1 for MG I love rec'ing Mr. Lemoncello's library series; The Crossover seems to connect w/ lots of readers too!
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A1: True story of a part-time Indian. Also anything by Chris Crutcher
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A1: MY personal favorites are books that touch the heart. "Each Kindness" by is amazing!
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A1: The DOT, North Star, Ish and other books by author/illustrator
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How am I only hearing about these now? :)
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Is it cheating if I'm studying 4 Praxis now?
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Rewind, The Fox Thief, so many and all so very different and many uses!
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Stories by are always popular! https://t.co/FyvU5vykIA
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A1 Student favorites include , & but I'm a fan of any book that makes a S love to read
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A1: Finished Lunar Chronicles series last fall, and loved it. Recommended to me by my MS kids
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Oh yes! I had heard about that. Might have to get it. Perks of being HOD, I can
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A1Currently reading aloud a brand new book, The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez by . It's hysterical & heart-felt.
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Oh good! This is a new one for me!
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A1: We've been reading and laughing along with Piggie and Elephant lately, those books are FUN
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Totally! My 1st graders giggle whenever underwear is mentioned.
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Yes! The right book is one that a S loves. https://t.co/evsvi4o71I
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A1 Student favorites include , & but I'm a fan of any book that makes a S love to read
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it was so ahead of its time and still one of my fav recommendations for Ss who "want a good book."
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All great titles! Kids are loving Kate DiCamillo at my school! https://t.co/qZPCZa2HIa
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A1 Fave read alouds include The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Because of Mr. Terupt, Harry Potter, Wonder.
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Kids LOVED Out of My Mind!
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I know & will agree here :)
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Those are all great reads! Good lessons to be learned, especially with The Dot and Ish
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It's really great that the graphic novels have led me to be able to connect my kids to the original books!
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Thank you! Just trying to get settled in!
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Oh my gosh YES! Mo is simply amazing! My students with autism truly connected with these stories as well!
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My son used to enjoy Manga when he was younger. I never quite "got it" but as long as he was reading I was happy!
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A1: Middle/High favs to share & discuss-the paranormal (i.e. Vamps) & Dystopian Lit (i.e. hunger Games). https://t.co/Eyee9JfRQP
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Anything by is a winner! ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/vYbmt3XxE6
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A1: The DOT, North Star, Ish and other books by author/illustrator
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I have been a Kate DiCamillo fan for years. Even saw her speak twice. LOVE her and her writing.
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My 4th and 5th graders went nuts for The War that Saved My Life - as did I.
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A1b) So we are all being serious. Okay. Littles: Little Critter; Mediums: Island of the Blue Dolphin; Bigs: Whatever they want.
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can't go wrong any Dicamillo.
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If you're in DC Metro - Check out provide author visits & books to low income schools. Otherwise
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Let them pick their own books - plain and simple. BOOK SHOPPING!!!
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A1: Upside-Down Magic has made its rounds through my two classes. Ss are eagerly awaiting #2!
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Very true especially for boys! Always excited to see novels written with their interests in mind!
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Lots of great books to build a mindset for all ages. Extra Yarn, Iggy Peck, How to Make a Magnificent Thing.
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A2: I model an authentic love of reading by talking about what I’m reading or what I’ve read. I teach sci, and Ss are surprised
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I totally agree! Hook a kid w/ a good book & you've created a reader.
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Hi friend!! Didn't see you sneak in here!
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Met in Ohio at . Wonderful author.
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I'm so lucky to get digital ARCs from once I've read enough I've been sharing w my 5/6 kiddos. Makes them feel 'cool'
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it opens up so many conversations that wouldn't be accessible otherwise. 👍👍
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A2. Book Raffles, Book Talks, Book Trailers, Book Buzz, and giving them the time each day to in class.
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Hi Lena! This is one of my fav topics! I enjoy sharing & discussing books w/Ss.
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A2: Choice is key. If the book doesnt speak to the S, they wont read it. We need to build our libraries with our students in mind.
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A2: (English T) is doing lit circles, and my Ss keep saying how much they love the books! Need to reread Outsiders
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A2: Student interest survey given at beginning of the year. Try to get those books in classroom library
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Alexie, who wrote Absolutely True Diary, Crutcher and another S fav, Terry Trueman, from my Spokane hometown.
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A2. I ask them what they are interested in reading & try to order some of them. Book club w/Ss chosen titles are happening now.
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A1: For HS, I'm loving 's Red Queen & Glass Sword! Also 's novels are good for hooking readers
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A2 if I make a BIG deal and have a book talk with a student while others listen, it sets students in motion to "want it"!
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yes! The scene when mom tells off the Dr...kids cheered! ❤️🎉
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Our slow chat with Ss this week revealed trends: Ss (1) want more time to in school & (2) want to pick their own books!
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Our slow chat with Ss this week revealed trends: Ss (1) want more time to in school & (2) want to pick their own books!
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I also get a little OVER excited about titles and authors - enthusiasm is contagious.
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A2 I do love a good library period. Sharing what I love, listening to what they like. Such a good relationship builder.
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Let Ss write titles they want. I buy them if I have $.Sometimes I pick up bks at BJs or Target. If you buy it they will read!
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YES! All my kids loved that!
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we'll be reading Ballet Cat this week, so glad introduced me to this character!
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A1. The War that Saved My Life A Night Divided Echo fabulous HF!!!
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A1: Getting on a little late- 8th grade in Westlake, Ohio!
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A2 I used to let my Ss vote on our next read aloud and Reading WS was always set up for maximum S choice.
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Bone series by Jeff Smith was a great hit among intermediate elementary and middle school kids
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I haven't Fiona, but I would like to!
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Help them find excitement with the process which sounds like you have done! https://t.co/GgELs2A5qp
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A2. Book Raffles, Book Talks, Book Trailers, Book Buzz, and giving them the time each day to in class.
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I had to buy more copies so Ts could read aloud! Love seeing them try new reads
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A2: survey the students to see what they are reading, book raffles, voting on lit circle books
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A2: Talk to students to know what they like to meet them where they are. Student centered
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A2) Write their own book reviews to recommend for others, share in class blogs or create movie trailers about their favs.
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The Living is getting a lot of love this year. I must get the next book.
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A2. Book shopping, speed dating, book commercials, Ss written book reviews, projects abt love of reading.
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I see what my students are buying from and I get those titles to add to our classroom library
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I LOVE when students recommend books to me!
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interest surveys are essential. I give them three times a year in case their preferences change.
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A2: I keep a book wish list Ss can add to at any time. When I can fulfill some, I do and play Book Fairy. Kids get excited to
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A2: Ss can use to read books of their choice! Love this app...gives Ss endless opportunities to discover new titles
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I've tried to share my bubbli twice now. I will post later!
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This is IT! Our libraries need to be spaces FOR students! https://t.co/XEkqlIfMYM
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A2: Choice is key. If the book doesnt speak to the S, they wont read it. We need to build our libraries with our students in mind.
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Q2: Knowing my kids helps to provide choices & give them the freedom to take chances on books.
https://t.co/KQS2PRztAr
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A2. Readers advisory basics: What do you like, what do you wonder about, what was the last fun book you read?
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A2: I probably don't, but I am doing a lot of other things right. Yay, me! Ss read current articles and topics online, not books.
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A2. Students start each class period by sharing what they're reading! Peer recs are the best!
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A2: Student interest survey beginning and mid year helps me plan and guide.
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Getting on a little late! 8th grade from Westlake, Ohio!
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interest surveys are essential. I give them three times a year in case their preferences change from read aloud/recommendations.
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A2: Always give time to Ss to pass books to friends during check out; that personal recc is powerful for peers!
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Enthusiasm is key! https://t.co/WnbMvURh9o
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I also get a little OVER excited about titles and authors - enthusiasm is contagious.
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A2. Choice vs level. If they are free to choose whatever they want they'll find something they ❤️
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Getting ready for bk fair with bks a million! Kids will buy and kids will read-if they choose!
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A2. I also always have my Amazon cart up & order things in real time per Ss request!
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Howdy my friend! Welcome! Jump right in! We are on Q2!
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A2 Reader's Workshop, Book Talks, Our Big Book Madness that we do each year! Elite 8 results tomorrow!
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That's incredible! Is everyone there a writer filled with angst and coming of age issues? ;)
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A2. One of my best read-alouds came from class vote: They choose the nominees, voted on the finalist.
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A2: Anytime a student requests a book for my lib, I always check in, see how they like it, see if I can get more by that author
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Love this book! Used it w/ a boy w/ autism & we 're-wrote' to fit his personality.
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A2: Drive triumphs reading level. I found delight in this statement when we were gearing up for Frog and Toad . Ss devoured it!
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A2: Literature circles give student choice around themes being explored in ELA and history
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What questions do you ask?
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Oooh I want to see your Sweet 16! Are you doing a public vote again this year?
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That is great and even better when you read the book at the same time! Great relationship builder. https://t.co/fkeVZLW3uD
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I LOVE when students recommend books to me!
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YES! This is one of my daughter's very favorite books! So special!
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A2: I keep a book shelf in my room- adults think it's odd because I'm a science T but my S's love to borrow the books!
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A2: I keep a book shelf in my room- adults think it's odd because I'm a science T but my S's love to borrow the books!
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A2: Its HARD sometimes but the books we put in our classrooms have to reflect the preferences of our students and not our own!
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A2: Ss present a title talk:a book they enjoyed, a summary, and a creative display- like a book trailer. https://t.co/s5Ktxry9if
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We had a "books we love" bulletin board in the class with titles Ss suggested to peers https://t.co/4Jtf9o6Gly
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A2. Students start each class period by sharing what they're reading! Peer recs are the best!
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A2 we display books and conducts class survey about stories to read
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A2 I'm a bad person because I'll often "sell" a book on the gory, subversive bits. But teenagers lap that stuff up!
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🙌YESSSS!!! https://t.co/fHLWI1Lbmd
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A2: Choice is key. If the book doesnt speak to the S, they wont read it. We need to build our libraries with our students in mind.
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I like the movie trailers idea - iMovie would be great for that!
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A2 cont. So basically since Jan. it's the Ss who have driven the majority of our reading time b/c this project
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Yes! We all need to be teachers of reading and writing! Love it https://t.co/8BSzKRBTsk
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A2: I keep a book shelf in my room- adults think it's odd because I'm a science T but my S's love to borrow the books!
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I’d love to do this in my classroom. Important for Ss to see books outside the library & English class
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This just gave me goosebumps! You all are like family to me now!
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Yes! 🙌 https://t.co/TOAWeky4o9
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A2: Its HARD sometimes but the books we put in our classrooms have to reflect the preferences of our students and not our own!
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A2: allowing S's choice in books, makes S's want to use their voices to convey opinions and discuss elements of different genres
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Global Read Aloud is a MUST!!
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A2: Great idea of involving Ss to choose books for class https://t.co/UNkNlgDKDD
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A2: I keep a book wish list Ss can add to at any time. When I can fulfill some, I do and play Book Fairy. Kids get excited to
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A1 is handy for kids to get a taste of a new book choice of theirs - free samples 1st few chapters. Then can invest.
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It's a wordless...chapter book!!!
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I do this in my library too for those Ss who see what their peers are reading, but can't get for themselves :)
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Check out May be able to get books. Cheap. Just pay Shipping? I pick Ss choices for library gr 2-5
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What a great idea! I always loved when we got our scholastic orders-I wanted 1 of everything!
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I totally agree w/ you @ choice. May not be a book I like--not important.
https://t.co/4CMNRNqhDM
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A2: Choice is key. If the book doesnt speak to the S, they wont read it. We need to build our libraries with our students in mind.
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A2. Making sure all students can see themselves in many books in the collection.
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We have a reader of the week who tells us about favorite books, reading buddies and reading spots. https://t.co/W22sdg95VB
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Wow! These are all such great ideas Tavia!
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Oooh, it is an app where you can take 360 degree captures of your room and then share them socially! Too fun!
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And even if level doesn't quite match they will read! https://t.co/iIcIFyOaTS
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A2. Choice vs level. If they are free to choose whatever they want they'll find something they ❤️
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they filled out a little heart with the title, 1-sentence on why someone should read it, & could suggest anonymously
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I believe it's 128 pgs! I am BEYOND EXCITED about reading it to my class! Yes, I'm a
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To be honest, it's because I'm a bit of a subversive as well. I do love bending the rules...books included.
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There's something in the water. Also home to Jess Walter, Sharma Shields, Shawn Vestal.
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Yes! Our Ss created these using iPads and shared them with the author. Great connection! https://t.co/ey6YRCR2Cf
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I like the movie trailers idea - iMovie would be great for that!
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A2: Wonder if student advisory boards could read/preview books for ELA program https://t.co/mfK5ngfMzW
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We had a "books we love" bulletin board in the class with titles Ss suggested to peers https://t.co/4Jtf9o6Gly
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A2. Students start each class period by sharing what they're reading! Peer recs are the best!
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That is such an amazing thing to do Jeannie!
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And Ts need to fight for their school libraries. Don't get me started. https://t.co/4cwD0H2pyH
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This is IT! Our libraries need to be spaces FOR students! https://t.co/XEkqlIfMYM
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A2: Choice is key. If the book doesnt speak to the S, they wont read it. We need to build our libraries with our students in mind.
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This is such an important point! We all need to work together to make sure this is happening! https://t.co/CJgtm1cIYW
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A2. Making sure all students can see themselves in many books in the collection.
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Opinions on using digital texts over paperback copies? Kids still enjoy feel of a book, but digital let's u highlight& annotate
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I've got polls ready to go for tomorrow to compare public results to our own! Please RT & encourage all to vote!
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A2 With Ss spending more time w/ technology, Ts also have a responsibility to help them "unplug" and https://t.co/O3nIhiHcth
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A2: This makes me wonder if we should stop teaching biology & ecology and let nature takes its course. https://t.co/UfoJFap9Cd
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A2: Its HARD sometimes but the books we put in our classrooms have to reflect the preferences of our students and not our own!
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So glad you found us Kathleen!
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Check out the archived Student Slow Chat: https://t.co/bhLjpLkHsx from last week! Q5 responses are MUST reads for all educators!
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We could also share this though Skype too!
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A2. I'm going to start working on having Ss create short book trailers & have them upload into Destiny as a review!
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Yes! Nothing like a little positive peer pressure!!
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there is an amazing book notoriously absent from that wall....
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that would be a great idea for summer reading lists
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Love my friends! Now I’m off to finish my work so I can read tonight!
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I've heard of that one. Have considered getting a set. Letting them travel through harrowing stories is SO imptt.
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A2: So important for Ss to see others enjoying, connecting, reflecting, etc. & GRA gives that opportunity https://t.co/WYtMnPzVLD
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Global Read Aloud is a MUST!!
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A2: We're exploring Ss recordings of reviews/trailers/talks to link in catalog and with QR codes on books (library & classroom)
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I was a science teacher when writing my dissertation on literacy! Got a few hundred head shakes too! https://t.co/14cA8UBy1P
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Yes! We all need to be teachers of reading and writing! Love it https://t.co/8BSzKRBTsk
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A2: I keep a book shelf in my room- adults think it's odd because I'm a science T but my S's love to borrow the books!
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Not bad at all Pip! That's just knowing your students and that's really good!!
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Have you used Fyuse? It's basically the same app but will record it as video!
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Cool! Thanks for the tip about Bubbli! It will be great to capture classrooms, student projects, etc. https://t.co/qPXSTwLCIq
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Oooh, it is an app where you can take 360 degree captures of your room and then share them socially! Too fun!
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& I connected over to have Ss write clues to their favorite book, we had choices & other class guessed
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GRA made a huge impact and set a tone for reading at the beginning of the year!
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animoto is great for trailers. Builds an audience for Ss. We use them with QR codes and taped into books.
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Our schools would be a much nicer place for S's and T's if we all did this!
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totally depends on the kids...it's the only way my 9yo will read but my 14yo only wants physical books (both boys)
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What a great chat tonight! Hope you all have a great evening!
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Wow! Time ALWAYS flies with ! Special thanks to our community! Celebrating ONE YEAR this week! https://t.co/qtgrZGkyT4
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right. is a great springboard for students to see books in a broader context.
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was great! We skyped author & Ss get excited whenever we skype authors!
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I was a knuckle dragging social studies teacher and only male in my Masters Rdg Spec courses
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I've got ss to read 1984 and Brave New World because they were looking for the sex scenes. :/
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Made it as far as the Trailers. Not reviews. Forgot about that. Thanks!
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Thank you for a fun night! Great ideas!
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That was fun and went by way too fast, just like a good book 😉 good night all! Thanks for great ideas!
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I fill my book shelf w/ books from my son's room. He's grown & gone now so is glad to share!
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I fill my book shelf w/ books from my son's room. He's grown & gone now so is glad to share!
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Yep. That'll be one platform we will use. Just found out how 2 upload video into Destiny via Ss account as reviews
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QR codes are a great way to include . We are also using to make books come alive! https://t.co/TVMXkHRrCi
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A2: We're exploring Ss recordings of reviews/trailers/talks to link in catalog and with QR codes on books (library & classroom)
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I literally laughed out loud when I just read that Pip!!
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My S's and I created a multi-grade book review wall where students could share their favorite books with others.
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That shows grit and determination! Glad you did it!
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Oh only a 30 min chat! Perfect for my ADD and getting back to a stack of books. :D
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Love Banned Books Week. Requests for Speak usually last for months after that.
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Fast & furious but gets me in the right mindset to start the week in the library! Thanks y'all!
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A2 I compile a list of novels that suit a theme - give a rundown of plot, chars (male/female), popularity. They pick and I buy.
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that's awesome. What other tools will you use?
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I know! Laughing right now because I just looked at the time and realized that the chat's over-Went too fast!
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Can I add Stella by Starlight by to the list?!
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Congrats to the community! Trending tonight & celebrating 1-year of inspiring a love of reading! https://t.co/mDGFRBxJ17
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Nothing like a good banned book to get teens reading! Sure fire way to get a bestseller.
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Thanks so much, everyone! So glad I joined the chat tonight!
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Wasn't it so amazing! Favorite week of chats for me EVER! Thanks for all you did!
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So glad they enjoyed it. It was so special for us to see all the S participation!
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Absolutely! And please share! I love !
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Love DEAR time!!! I'm all for Drop Everything And Read!
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Thanks to the team. LOVE your work! Great chatting to everyone...have some fantastic ideas now!
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Glad to hear that! We loved reading their responses! https://t.co/l3iEUB0sTj
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my Ss had a blast with the slow chat last week!
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Love to show how excited about a book I am & hope they love reading it too.
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It was super fun to get to chat with you all!
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Wow, Susan! This is amazing! Would you be interested in sharing this in a blog post on our site?
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I will! Thanks for showing an interest! The kids will be thrilled!
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Rosy said it is called "The Arrival" Stacey. So excited!
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always hoping that some will try to emulate me during D.E.A.R time Connie
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Wow! So fast! thank you It was FUN!
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Spread it. Too many Ss are losing access to it & the professionals that work there.
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We have a reader of the week who tells us about favorite books, reading buddies and reading spots. https://t.co/WwU3ikS4sT
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Hope to see you back in 2 weeks! So fun!
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love screen casting. My colleague used WeVideo. He likes it.
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great way to flatten walls and create audience for students who want it.
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I blame my vampire addiction on my student an they loved Twilight well before it hit theaters & got me hooked!
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Join our chat at 8:30 EST. Spread the word!
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Great question-I say add it to or
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I can't believe is already over! So glad I could stop by and reconnect!
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Anyone on who wants to connect with a small school in Ireland give us a call Thanks for busy chat!
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Oh my gosh Marlena! My students are the ones who got me into the Twilight series too!
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Thanks! Just emailed it to myself! https://t.co/n9kUXG3pxy
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the fourth button down on the right lets you export it...
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do you have an archive of many chats? Just found you guys this evening, great ideas!
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Yes, I do change those rules AND in order to vote in the matchup, you had to have read BOTH books that are competing
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Thank you, will check them out!
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Wonderful to have you joining us, Dominic! We are back with our live chat in 2 weeks! Hope you can join us!
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Finished The 5 Love Languages, now onto Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder...
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What an amazing idea Rachelle!
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Thanks to all our 1st timers at tonight! Check out our site for more info: https://t.co/qgS0asJIxP & join us back on 3/20 7pm EST!
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Would love to connect, Fiona. Lmk when and I will get a class. We have a bunch of avid readers at mt school.
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Math teacher here. Same story, but with graphic novels! https://t.co/8Xvs6SF0KD
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A2: I keep a book shelf in my room- adults think it's odd because I'm a science T but my S's love to borrow the books!
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