#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 September 16, 2018
7:00 PM EDT

  • read4funchat - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #Read4Fun Chat!
  • read4funchat - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Tonight we will be thinking about what #Read4Fun means to us.
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Teresa, MS Literacy Teacher, NY. Current read.... 🔽 #read4fun
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Hello friends! I am so happy I remembered! Kathy from CT grade 3 #read4fun
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hi, Lena Marie, moderator, joining from MA. I am currently reading an ARC of Property of a Rebel Librarian which is due out Tuesday! I have yet to start Before We Were Yours! #Read4Fun
  • Mr_Skolnick Sep 16 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    #Read4Fun Hi my name is Alex Skolnick I am a prePracticum coreII student studying at Lesley University. I am currently reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    The book I am reading..middle grade the Best Man and my own..Subway girls #read4fun
  • read4funchat - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Hi there! Great to see you here! I want to read that book! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @teresagross625
  • forteka87 Sep 16 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Hello my name is Kacee and this is my first time on this chat! I am a 3rd grade teacher from Southern California. I’m here to learn about more great books! #read4fun
    In reply to @read4funchat
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Welcome! This is a great chat! #read4fun
    In reply to @forteka87, @read4funchat
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Hi Alex! Lesley is not far from me! Welcome! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @Mr_Skolnick
  • DrLMaucione Sep 16 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Hi #Read4Fun. Lisa, a literacy specialist, from Massachusetts. I'm currently reading Where the Crawdads Sing.
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    I am working my way through March Book Madness titles! ❤️📚 #read4fun @kathyiwanicki
    In reply to @read4funchat, @kathyiwanicki
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Me too! #read4fun
    In reply to @teresagross625, @read4funchat
  • read4funchat - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Let’s start with Q1 #Read4Fun
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Welcome! This is the right place for finding books! #Read4Fun has a @voxer group too if you would like to join us there.
    In reply to @forteka87, @read4funchat, @voxer
  • crees1021 Sep 16 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    @read4funchat Hi! I am Kristin Crees and I am from southern California. We are currently reading Because of Winn Dixie #Read4fun
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Hi Everyone 🌴 Just picked up Educated! Busy week! Need to make more time for #read4fun this coming week 😊👍Currently reading the Knockoff & checking @Patriots score 🏈
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Hi Lisa! Always great to see you! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @DrLMaucione
  • KaneStellar Sep 16 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Hello I'm Kane, I'm from Indiana and am currently studying social studies education. I'm currently reading The Circle. #Read4Fun
    In reply to @read4funchat
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Hi there! Glad you could make it tonight! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Just finished this one! Quite a read! #read4fun
    In reply to @JamieArmin, @Patriots
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    Me too! So happy to be here! #read4fun
    In reply to @Dr_LMR
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    I really should do that too! I have not looked at the list yet! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @teresagross625, @read4funchat, @kathyiwanicki
  • crwmsteach Sep 16 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    Hi Lena, reading Having Hard Conversations & for fun, How to Live Safely in a Science Fiction Universe #Read4Fun
    In reply to @read4funchat
  • oonziela Sep 16 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    Oona from NJ reading Clock Dance by Anne Tyler #Read4Fun
  • Mr_Skolnick Sep 16 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    #Read4Fun Q1 I define Reading for fun as reading not assigned by anyone. You can enjoy reading that you have been asigned but reading for fun has always been independent reading to me.
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Love that book! Welcome to the chat! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @crees1021, @read4funchat
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Reading for fun transports you to another place & time. I love reading books with a Southern vibe like the Help 😊 #read4fun
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    A1. I can choose what books I want to read with no expectations. It’s not for a class or PD required for work. It is chosen by me because of interests. #read4fun
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Hi there! I have that on my TBR pile but have not touched it! I have to get cracking! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @JamieArmin, @Patriots
  • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Sliding in. Lynne in WA state, currently re-reading Annie Dillard's The Living and also reading Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls. #Read4Fun
    In reply to @Dr_LMR
  • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Loved that book! #read4fun
    In reply to @teresagross625
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Reading is the best relaxation I know. #read4fun
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Hi, welcome to the chat! Glad you could join us tonight! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @KaneStellar, @read4funchat
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Hi Lena Maria! It's a LOL 🤣 #read4fun
    In reply to @Dr_LMR, @Patriots
  • oonziela Sep 16 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Agreed. I think for it to be 100% fun I don’t have to answer to anyone but myself. #Read4Fun
    In reply to @Mr_Skolnick
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    I read The Knockoff over the summer. 😀 #read4fun
    In reply to @JamieArmin
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    Hi Kathy! Agree! Excellent #read4fun 😊
    In reply to @kathyiwanicki, @Patriots
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    Hi there! Interesting book title! I will have to check out the second title... #Read4Fun
    In reply to @crwmsteach, @read4funchat
  • oonziela Sep 16 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    Then add Southern Discomfort by Tena Clark to your list! Out in October. #Read4Fun
    In reply to @JamieArmin
  • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    A1. Reading for fun is reading what I want to read. #read4fun
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    Thanks Teresa! I'm reading it after your #read4fun post earlier this summer 😄
    In reply to @teresagross625
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    If you want to join the chat here just add #Read4Fun to your tweets and follow that #.
    In reply to @Mirandorothy
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    Oh yeah!!!! ❤️ #read4fun
    In reply to @JamieArmin
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    Hi there! Glad you joined us tonight! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @Perednia
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    Sweet! Will do! #read4fun
    In reply to @oonziela
  • oonziela Sep 16 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    Happy I got the chance to pop in but have to run because: parenting! Have a great chat! #Read4Fun
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    Hi There! I didn’t see you! Glad you made it tonight! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @oonziela
  • DrLMaucione Sep 16 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    Reading for fun is all about choice. Choice of what to read, when to read, how much to read, etc...#read4fun
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    Loved the Help! I looked at it for so long before reading and wished I read it sooner! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @JamieArmin
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    Yes! So important! #Read4Fun
    • DrLMaucione Sep 16 @ 7:12 PM EDT
      Reading for fun is all about choice. Choice of what to read, when to read, how much to read, etc...#read4fun
  • GreenReads4Fun Sep 16 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    Hi, #read4fun friends! Jennifer from VA, currently reading Little Fires Everywhere by @pronounced_ing. Just finished Front Desk by @kellyyanghk and absolutely adored it!! 😍
  • read4funchat - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    Q2 is up #Read4Fun
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    I am about 1/2 way through Feont Desk. I have read the other as well! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @GreenReads4Fun, @pronounced_ing, @kellyyanghk
  • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2. Benefits of reading for fun include expanding my world as my curiosity leads me, strengthening empathy (reading fiction), making connections. #read4fun
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A2 Reading for fun is entertaining, a source of escape, can help me gain an understanding of others. Helps us connect to the world. #Read4Fun
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    The movie was fab too! Glad you read the book first 😊 movie is excellent! I could watch it over & over #read4fun
    In reply to @Dr_LMR
  • crwmsteach Sep 16 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A2 Escape #Read4Fun
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Agree! And I especially enjoy it more when it causes me to reflect on the message. Kind of stays with me for a while! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @oonziela, @Mr_Skolnick
  • assignmenthelp Sep 16 @ 7:15 PM EDT
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A2: Developing a passion for life long reading. I find pleasure and comfort in the books I read, the characters I meet, the places I go and the things I learn. It’s something I look forward to. #read4fun
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    A2 #read4fun = pure mindfulness
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    I haven’t seen the whole movie. Saw a little when flipping channels one day but need see it all at once! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @JamieArmin
  • Mr_Skolnick Sep 16 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    #Read4Fun A2 It allows some self care as well as taking time for yourself. I tend to get overloaded with school reading and forget to read for myself. I treasure those moments. Any suggestions on how to seperate that time?
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    Reading is everything. Just everything. #read4fun
  • DrLMaucione Sep 16 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    Feel the same way! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @teresagross625
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    I think the amount is important too. We can linger on a book or read in a day. All about how we interact with the story. #Read4Fun
    In reply to @DrLMaucione
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    This right here. #Read4Fun
  • KaneStellar Sep 16 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    Q2: The benefits of reading for fun are that it increases ones ability to critically think. Also I believe it widens ones perspective. #Read4Fun
    In reply to @read4funchat
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    Hi there! Nice to see you! How do like that one? I started but felt it was slow going.... #Read4Fun
    In reply to @GreenReads4Fun, @pronounced_ing, @kellyyanghk
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    Yes, agree for sure about understanding others! I'm a huge non-fiction reader and enjoy really good fiction too #read4fun
    In reply to @Dr_LMR
  • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    Love that. Some books are meant to be inhaled, others savored. #read4fun
    In reply to @Dr_LMR, @DrLMaucione
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    The curiosity piece is important to me and this plays a role in my decision to read or not read sometimes. #Read4Fun
    In reply to @Perednia
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Love this! #read4fun
    • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:18 PM EDT
      Love that. Some books are meant to be inhaled, others savored. #read4fun
      In reply to @Dr_LMR, @DrLMaucione
  • KaneStellar Sep 16 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Q3: I think you amplify the fun for reading by creating a good environment in which you can read. I also believe that when you share what you read it makes you more excited to read more! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @read4funchat
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    I agree! I love when I can meet a character I would like as friend and one who could be my champion. I even relate to the pets in a story! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @teresagross625
  • read4funchat - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    Time for Q3 responses! #Read4Fun
  • shighley Sep 16 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    A3: I amplify the fun by connecting with people in groups like #read4fun But, the best reward is when you help connect students with books they enjoy. It's like making a successful sale.
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    A3 I consider #Read4Fun a way to amplify the fun of reading. It connects many of us as we share our own joy for reading. And the @voxer group multiplies that joy too!
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Sometimes I pace myself if a great book is about to end because I don’t want to leave it! Often hard to find the next read because it was so good! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @Perednia, @DrLMaucione
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Yes! I love matching books and readers! #read4fun
    • shighley Sep 16 @ 7:21 PM EDT
      A3: I amplify the fun by connecting with people in groups like #read4fun But, the best reward is when you help connect students with books they enjoy. It's like making a successful sale.
  • GreenReads4Fun Sep 16 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    I’m really enjoying it! It’s our book club choice this month. I’m about halfway through. #read4fun
    In reply to @Dr_LMR, @pronounced_ing, @kellyyanghk
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Maybe I didn’t give enough of a chance! #Read4Fun
    In reply to @GreenReads4Fun, @pronounced_ing, @kellyyanghk
  • AFranchak Sep 16 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    #Read4Fun ! Hi! Hope it’s ok I’m joining this chat! I’m new here! 😁 I’m a middle school reading specialist in PA. Reading for fun for YA, MG, and PB’s and listening to audiobooks!! ❤️📚
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    I just love our Voxer chat too..sometimes you just need to talk to people that understand! #read4fun
  • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A3. Being enthusiastic about reading treasure found by others and myself. Read-alouds with oomph. #read4fun
  • Mr_Skolnick Sep 16 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    #read4fun By creating an atmosphere where reading is appropriate. Some of my best reading experiances was on a beach and the rest of my family were reading.
  • DrLMaucione Sep 16 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    Glad you joined us! #read4fun
    In reply to @AFranchak
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    Totally agree! #Read4Fun
    • KaneStellar Sep 16 @ 7:17 PM EDT
      Q2: The benefits of reading for fun are that it increases ones ability to critically think. Also I believe it widens ones perspective. #Read4Fun
      In reply to @read4funchat
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    That’s why we love being here - the excitement of sharing great reads! #Read4Fun
    • KaneStellar Sep 16 @ 7:20 PM EDT
      Q3: I think you amplify the fun for reading by creating a good environment in which you can read. I also believe that when you share what you read it makes you more excited to read more! #Read4Fun
      In reply to @read4funchat
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    Agree! Hi Susie! I didn’t see you! #Read4Fun
    • shighley Sep 16 @ 7:21 PM EDT
      A3: I amplify the fun by connecting with people in groups like #read4fun But, the best reward is when you help connect students with books they enjoy. It's like making a successful sale.
  • CoachAGordon Sep 16 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    A3 By finding what you enjoy! Explore new topics and genres of texts and get recommendations from others or join a book club and engage with others. #read4fun
    In reply to @read4funchat
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    A3: I talk about books...... All. The. Time. I get excited about reading and sharing!!!!! ❤️📚 #read4fun
  • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    Yes! Best gift I ever got was a sticky note from a student: "Thank you, miss, for finding me the perfect book." 😢#read4fun
    In reply to @shighley
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A3 definitely check out #read4fun suggestions! I've got great TBR pile & list to order! Exciting! The stack next to my bed moves from nightstand to deck under the 🌴😊
  • DrLMaucione Sep 16 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    That's a good way to put it! #read4fun
    In reply to @shighley
  • Mr_Skolnick Sep 16 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    #read4fun A3 By creating an atmosphere where reading is appropriate. Some of my best reading experiances was on a beach and the rest of my family were reading.
  • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    I haven't even read the last Inspector Morse book so that, in my head, the series never ends. #read4fun
    In reply to @Dr_LMR, @DrLMaucione
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    No problem! Just search #Read4Fun and all the tweets that include the # will show up. We are nearing the end of the chat but you will still be able to see the tweets. Respond anytime using the #
    In reply to @Mirandorothy
  • GreenReads4Fun Sep 16 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A1 and A2: Reading for fun means reading that I choose! The benefits include learning new things and gaining new perspectives...or sometimes just being thoroughly entertained! #Read4Fun
  • CoachAGordon Sep 16 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A2 Full engagement with a text! The more engaged the more you will get out of and learn from a text. #read4fun
    In reply to @read4funchat
  • read4funchat - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining #Read4Fun Chat tonight! Join us again on the first Sunday of October!
  • teresagross625 Sep 16 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Have a wonderful week everyone! #read4fun
  • kathyiwanicki Sep 16 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Thanks for a great chat! #read4fun
  • JamieArmin Sep 16 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Joined a local book club within a non-profit I'm connected to here and this is Oct #read4fun
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Definitely okay to join us! Glad you came by! Follow the #Read4Fun tweets and chime in anytime.
    In reply to @AFranchak
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining #Read4Fun Chat tonight! See you in October! Remember to use the # and post anytime!
  • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Great to see everyone in #read4fun again tonight; and happy to see some new faces!
  • DrLMaucione Sep 16 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    Wow! I can't believe that the next time there's a #read4fun chat it will already be October! Thanks @Dr_LMR! Have a great week!
    In reply to @read4funchat, @Dr_LMR
  • Dr_LMR - Moderator Sep 16 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    That is AWESOME! #Read4Fun
    • Perednia Sep 16 @ 7:25 PM EDT
      Yes! Best gift I ever got was a sticky note from a student: "Thank you, miss, for finding me the perfect book." 😢#read4fun
      In reply to @shighley