#4thbookchat Archive

#4thbookchat is a chat for elementary students & their teachers. We will be reading a book ahead of time and then respond to questions around the theme of the story. The chat will take place once a month.

Wednesday May 24, 2017
2:10 PM EDT

ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:10 PM EDT

Welcome to #4thbookchat Please introduce your class & share where you are from. Topic: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
participatechat May 24 @ 2:10 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #4thbookchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/2cx3rvNdtz
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:11 PM EDT

I will be tweeting for our class @Rm310BES #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:12 PM EDT

Q1: Using the illustrations what can you learn about how the people of this small African village lived? #4thbookchat
Rm310BES May 24 @ 2:12 PM EDT

We are excited to participate today! #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:13 PM EDT

Mrs. Carroll's class tweeting from Massachusetts. Anyone else joining in? #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:14 PM EDT

Q2: How does life in this village seem different from ours? #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:14 PM EDT

Sorry we're late! Technical difficulties! #4thbookchat
Rm310BES May 24 @ 2:15 PM EDT

A1: It seems like a poorer community - looks like they don't have a lot of money. #4thbookchat (Rachel&Jack)
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:15 PM EDT

Braylee says: They live in a poor land that two sisters and a father is going to take one of them to the be the queen #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:16 PM EDT

Q3:What would you like most/least about living in a village like this? #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:16 PM EDT

A1: Sariah says: They make their clothes out of cloth #4thbookchat
Rm310BES May 24 @ 2:16 PM EDT

A2: They don't seem to afford much like electricity, cars. #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:17 PM EDT

A1: Izaac says: I see they have to do a lot of work in order to survive like plant vegetables in order to get food #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:17 PM EDT

Their clothes look made with their hands - now we use machines. Will #4thbookchat
In reply to @rader4thgrade
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:18 PM EDT

Q4: What other languages have you ever heard spoken and where did you hear it? #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:18 PM EDT

A2: Alexis says: The people in the book are different because they wear different clothing and don't seem to have stores #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:18 PM EDT

A2: Was answered by Kenzie & Jackie - oops! Sorry #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:18 PM EDT

A2: Idette says: They don't have cars and don't wear clothes like we do. And we don't have kings or queens #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:18 PM EDT

They have to work harder #4thbookchat
In reply to @rader4thgrade
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:19 PM EDT

A3: Derek says: I don't think I would want to live in the village because instead of king queen, I like a president #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:20 PM EDT

A3: Alexis says: I would like to live in the village because there are a lot of outdoor plants and forests. You could be queen #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:20 PM EDT

Q5: Describe the way Manyara felt about her sister. Provide evidence from the story to support your answer. #4thbookchat
Rm310BES May 24 @ 2:20 PM EDT

A4: Grace & Max: We have heard Spanish - St. Kitts; our school. HS students came to teach Spanish #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:21 PM EDT

A3: Michael says: I would like it that you can meet lots of people. People saying "I'm the queen" would not be my favorite. #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:21 PM EDT

A3: Lila &Jaeden: You might be forced to marry someone you don't know or don't want to. #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:21 PM EDT

A4: Derek says: I have heard Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. I am a Spanish speaker #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:22 PM EDT

Q6: What could Manyara do about her feelings? #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:22 PM EDT

The forest looks peaceful & relaxing (but sometimes mosquitos are annoying!) #4thbookchat
In reply to @rader4thgrade
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:22 PM EDT

A4: Michael says: I have heard Lebanese at home. I can say some words too #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:23 PM EDT

A5: Maylene says: Manyara felt jealous of her sister because she was kinder and more people praised what she did #4thbookchat
Rm310BES May 24 @ 2:23 PM EDT

A5: Khylie&Brenna: Manyara is jealous because she teased her sister about what she wanted. #4thbookchat (to be queen & sis be a servant)
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:24 PM EDT

A5: Sara says: Manyara is jealous because she was beautiful and everyone liked what she did #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:24 PM EDT

Q7: Why do you think Nyasha was chosen as queen? #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:24 PM EDT

We have a student who speaks spanish as well! #4thbookchat
In reply to @rader4thgrade
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:24 PM EDT

A6: Sariah says: Manyara could try to be nice for once #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:25 PM EDT

We have a student who hears Lebanese at home too! #4thbookchat
In reply to @rader4thgrade
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:25 PM EDT

A6: Jennie says: Manyara could keep her feelings to herself because she was hurting her sister or she could change her feelings #4thbookchat
Rm310BES May 24 @ 2:26 PM EDT

A6: Gerry&Tyler: she could be kind and say nicer things to everyone including her sister. #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:26 PM EDT

A6: Kirmina says: Manyara could talk to her dad and tell him how she feels about her sister because maybe he could help #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:26 PM EDT

Q8: What kind of queen do you think Nyasha will be? #4thbookchat
crockwood2 May 24 @ 2:27 PM EDT

Aaron says a failed queen because she didn't help people on the way #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:27 PM EDT

We agree - she could changeher feelings. #4thbookchat
In reply to @rader4thgrade
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:27 PM EDT

A7: Lisa says: Nyasha was chosen because she was doing the right thing instead of teasing or make fun of others who is not rich #4thbookchat
crockwood2 May 24 @ 2:28 PM EDT

Daniella says she was kind, loyal and would help anyone or anything #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:28 PM EDT

Q9: What do you think might have happened to Manyara if she had behaved differently? #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:28 PM EDT

Hi Mrs. Rockwood's class from down the hall! Glad you're here! #4thbookchat
In reply to @crockwood2
crockwood2 May 24 @ 2:29 PM EDT

Aaron L says I think there was a chance she could become queen if she was kinder #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:29 PM EDT

A8: Derek says: I think she would be a kind queen because Manyara said everyone talks about how kind you are & they praise you #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:29 PM EDT

A7: Tyler/Gerry: She was nice to her sister, the old woman, the boy & the snake & the trees! #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:29 PM EDT

A8: James says: I think she will be a good queen because she is helpful and kind. She did her chores and was nice to people #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:29 PM EDT

Loyal is so right! #4thbookchat
In reply to @crockwood2
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:30 PM EDT

A8: Sara says: I think that she will be a great queen because she is kind to others #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:30 PM EDT

Q10: What lesson could be learned by reading this story? #4thbookchat
Rm310BES May 24 @ 2:30 PM EDT

A8: Addison/Arwen: We think Nyasha will be kind, thoughtful, helpful queen. She has helped some already. #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:31 PM EDT

Thank you for joining in #4thbookchat. Hope you learned a lot from each other!
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:32 PM EDT

A9: Hersh/Will: Manyara would have had a better chance to be queen because the king would have had a tough decision. #4thbookchat
crockwood2 May 24 @ 2:32 PM EDT

A10: Ryan and Macy say you should always be kind and you don't just care about yourself. #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:32 PM EDT

We could make a connection to this because we have read Hatchet and Brian is annoyed by the mosquitos #4thbookchat
In reply to @ncarroll24
Rm310BES May 24 @ 2:32 PM EDT

A9: You would want to marry someone nice. #4thbookchat
crockwood2 May 24 @ 2:32 PM EDT

Also, if you want to do or try to do something new, you shouldn't be mean doing it. From Aaron M Abby #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:32 PM EDT

A10: Quamae: I think Manyara attitude changed, she would have a better chance of becoming the queen #4thbookchat
crockwood2 May 24 @ 2:32 PM EDT

A10: Be kind to everyone no matter who it is. Savea and Macy #4thbookchat
Rm310BES May 24 @ 2:33 PM EDT

A9: Grace thinks she might not be queen because Nyasha was friends with the King already/snake. #4thbookchat
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:33 PM EDT

A10: Jose says: If Manyara acted differently, she could have been queen. I know this because Nyasha was kind to the boy #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:33 PM EDT

We READ Hatchet too! And now we are reading the RIVER!!! #4thbookchat
In reply to @rader4thgrade
crockwood2 May 24 @ 2:34 PM EDT

RT @Rm310BES A9: You would want to marry someone nice. #4thbookchat Thank you for hosting @ncarroll24 and @Rm310BES
In reply to @Rm310BES, @ncarroll24, @Rm310BES
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:34 PM EDT

A10: Kirmina says: If Manyara had behaved differently she could have been queen and married the prince #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:34 PM EDT

Truer words have never been spoken. You make me smile Savea & Macy! #4thbookchat
In reply to @crockwood2
rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:34 PM EDT

Ugh, that's not fair! But our teacher is going to make us read this book this summer!!!! We can't wait! #4thbookchat
In reply to @ncarroll24
Rm310BES May 24 @ 2:35 PM EDT

A10: A good lesson would be "the Golden Rule" applies - treat others the way you want to be treated." #4thbookchat
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:36 PM EDT
AWESOME!!!!! Hopefully, I'll finish reading it - I'm behind schedule already (But we're here until June 19th!) #4thbookchat
- rader4thgrade - Moderator May 24 @ 2:34 PM EDT
  
  Ugh, that's not fair! But our teacher is going to make us read this book this summer!!!! We can't wait! #4thbookchat
  In reply to @ncarroll24
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:37 PM EDT

Thank you @rader4thgrade & @crockwood2 for joining in #4thbookchat Hopefully, next year we will have more participants.
ncarroll24 - Moderator May 24 @ 2:40 PM EDT

If you missed #4thbookchat: Transcript here: https://t.co/GRgGlTl905 #4thchat #5thchat #6thchat #3rdchat