#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday January 26, 2016
8:00 PM EST
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Hi Jackie from JBHS (Region 9); social studies, library media and peer practice coach
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Hi! Ruth, English teacher from Canton!
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Hi! I'm Abbe. Middle School LMS here in CT!
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Tonight's topic: Literacy and creating passionate learners. Make sure you add to your tweets. Ensure your voice is heard.
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Tonight's topic: Literacy and creating passionate learners. Make sure you add to your tweets. Ensure your voice is heard.
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Paul from Stamford - 4th grade ELA/SS teacher
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Hi ! Happy Tuesday! Melissa, 3rd grade teacher & building tech leader from Stamford
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Hello everyone, Sean Hutchinson 4th grade teacher from Stamford. Can’t wait to learn this evening
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Hello from Kim and Jill joining from NB Canada. We are K-12 Literacy Coordinators.
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Hi, all! Maura from New Fairfield Middle School. 6th grade sped/ELA.
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Hi ! Sarah here from Virginia Beach. I co-teach in 3rd and 5th grade!
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Hi Jacquelyn! Happy Tuesday!!
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Hi Everyone! Kathy from East granby grade 3
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We are using the Q1,Q2, Q3, A1, A2, A3 format for tonight's chat.
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Hi Abbe!! Happy Tuesday!! How are you?
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hi! Thanks for joining tonight. Can't wait to learn together.
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Hi Kathy!! I have friends in 'Granby' - love it up there!!
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Love Virginia Beach! Welcome!
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Thank you! Excited to be here!
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Hey Paul good to see you. How are you doing?
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I teach in E Granby right by the airport and live in Granby on the MA border
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OK...I have NO idea what that means but I'm a quick study....
https://t.co/TQGFX7ExYu
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We are using the Q1,Q2, Q3, A1, A2, A3 format for tonight's chat.
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Leigh Anne from Indiana my first time at chat but love the topic!!
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It's to show what question number we are on Q1 = question 1 then u answer with A1 to answer question 1 - make snese?
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A1: Literacy is the ability to communicate through reading and writing. It applies everywhere!!!
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A1: Literacy is the ability to unpack a text, a text is anything that conveys meaning (not just written words)
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chat is super excited to welcome , NY Times best selling author of Just Jake to our chat!
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A1: Literacy applies to everything we do!
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A1: Literacy is reading - but not just in the classroom - reading & communicating in everyday life
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Hello! Genise, Administrator in Birmingham, Al.
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Leigh Anne thanks for joining us this evening.
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A1 Literacy is engaging in the practice of reading, thinking, and reflecting on that new knowledge. Extends way beyond ELA
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It really truly does! This Twitter chat is full of literacy!
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A1. I teach grade 3 so I teach literacy all day long. It is part of everything we do
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A1 I think literacy is the ability to "read" and interpret different kinds of messages including text, video, audio, images, etc.
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Hi Genise!! All the way from AL?! Awesome! welcome to !
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A1 Accessing ideas, making meaning, creating and sharing ideas. It is really about reading the world.
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A1: Literacy is being fluent in particular skills relating to a certain topi.
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A1 - to me, literacy is the ability to read and write proficiency...and a lot of time the writing part gets overlooked.
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A1: Math literacy and computer literacy are two types that come to mind outside of ELA
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Ooo...I like how you put in the bit about video & audio...that's important too!
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funny you mention that. I hear that a lot in conversations with teachers about it just being reading.
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A1 Literacy is our experiences with texts - writing it, reading it, or listening to it.
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A1 literacy extends well outside of the ELA environment!! From math to art to global studies!
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Hi Jake! Welcome to ! I totally agree - the push is always for reading, not writing...
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it really is a good call about video and audio. Those listening skills are clutch.
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I was thinking the same thing-literacy in multimedia is crucial
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A1: Understanding written text in various formats and contexts.
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I know "reading" is the rock-star of early education, but writing is just as critical.
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A1: Within ELA, literacy is being able to use foundational skills to understand information from a variety of formats of text
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Yes! We are talking a lot about expanding the definitions of text and reading.
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A1: Sarah I like this definition
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Many kids prob exposed to more audio/visual literacy than books but not always prof in listening
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A1b: Applies to all subject areas.
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A1. We can be literate in almost any area!
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when did you develop your love and passion for writing? Was there a specific teacher or grade level?
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A2 in the classroom, know your books, know your readers, match them together.
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YES! in what ways do you get to know your readers?
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A2: Get to know Ss...build relationships to know them as people & readers...then you can build the passion for reading!
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I like this! We just took notes from a video for our NF reports and it was so hard for my Ss.
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And cultural literacy? Fox Mulder referenced Tuskegee and Henrietta Lacks; I want my S's to understand those references
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A2: Choice! Ask students what they like to read!
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I know my Ss. I confer with them daily. I read a lot of they books and I have a HUGE library
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A2: We need student input to build our classroom libraries. Books should reflect our students and not just our personal preferences
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It's amazing how even tho that sounds SO simple, it's often overlooked!
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A2 Lots of varieties to explore diff genres; student recommendations of books to other students; book talks
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that's what I like to hear. Conferring is essential and so powerful! and having access to great books.
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A2. Read wonderful read aloud that engage and challenge them.
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A2: I think it's also important to model & discuss our own reading behaviors so they can see our own passion for reading
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A2: Indepen reading is important...book of student's choice. Ss can recommend books to other Ss. Ts can, too. Talk about books!
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A2 Sharing our own reading lives and inviting students to do the same is critical in creating a community of readers.
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So you mean I can't have only picture books?!
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Luckily, mom forced us to write when I was young (she saw the value) but after a while, it became my passion. https://t.co/rNNyOZ9v0S
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when did you develop your love and passion for writing? Was there a specific teacher or grade level?
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something I need to work on. I'm not a fan of comics but my Ss are. Must get what they want!
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A2:providing choice, showing we as teachers VALUE their choices, encouraging sharing of books & reading habits, did I mention choice?
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How do we restore choice to HS reading? I think it is the biggest obstacle to many older student's being passionate about reading
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A1 I am teach Math and Sci. and I find I am teaching more literacy because it is in a context. Building connections to Reading Skills
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I totally agree! If kids see that you read, they will read. That relationship piece is SO key!
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So true for students of all ages!
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A2: We know the books WE like, but are they the same books our students like? Conferencing and informal book talks help me find out
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hello there! Thx for joining.
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The single most important part of my day. Hands down.
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A2: I think it's also important to model & discuss our own reading behaviors so they can see our own passion for reading
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LOve this! Read this summer and have implemented SO much of her in my classroom this year!
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A2: Essential to listen to Ss , be relational, invest in students, know their interests and personal experiences.
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I like your style! I have the same thing outside my classroom! Exposure students to our literary lives.
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HS students don't go to the library regularly to check out books like they did in younger grades
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come browse my comic book bins tomorrow 😎
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Choice! Yes this is so key.
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that's great. I was never a passionate writer. I always struggled .Now I enjoy it more for sure.
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A2: I often ask a few Ss to help me pick a few 'extra' books for our order -- books they want to read!
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A2: Classroom libraries and a kick a$$ media specialist give students choice.
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Q3: What strategies have worked to create passionate readers in your class AND building wide? https://t.co/Lfrn48UXMo
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Yes! I want to do this this year -- have to get on the bandwagon though!
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That's awesome! I want to start doing that!!
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My 2nd year! I love it. Ss love it!
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I had this too in a frame above my books but it fell and broke. 😔Need to do it like you have!
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Listen to what has to say. She is brilliant on motivating HS readers. https://t.co/2jtpgM2I9A
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How do we restore choice to HS reading? I think it is the biggest obstacle to many older student's being passionate about reading
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A2: Choice is important. If Students can practice the skills they need using most books. Why cant they pick the book?
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Q3 Global Read Aloud has been amazing!
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A3: We've used book raffles, picture book a day, creating a wall of "Teachers Who Read" in building
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how about your picture books instead?! haha jk. Cya tomorrow!
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I actually use it to cover up a bad spot but it was the perfect fix!
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I tried to do it last year, but found out about it too late! Do u do the picture book ones? Adding it to my to-dolist
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A3 We don't have our own classes, but do as many book commercials as possible and share paper, electronic, and audio books.
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A3: has institued10 mins of reading at the beginning of every ELA class; 6th grade insists on 25 mins of SSR 2-3x week.
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Have seen variations of readers workshop at HS level and library use shot way up! https://t.co/lvJj3iLFef
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HS students don't go to the library regularly to check out books like they did in younger grades
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A3: A Simple, yet effective strategy is to hand a book to a student and tell them you thought about them while reading.
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sharing our (Ts) reading lives. Helping them find books
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A3 With much social media inspiration, I created a reading board for my school. Shows their Ts read too! https://t.co/6uIJVlNI23
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In 3rd grade doing both picture book and middle grade. Only did MG last year in 4th grade
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Agree...as someone not far removed from ES and MS, listening to is appreciated greatly by S's. https://t.co/WeP8fqJkjq
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A2:providing choice, showing we as teachers VALUE their choices, encouraging sharing of books & reading habits, did I mention choice?
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Simple is often the best way. https://t.co/qc8tgWkEYt
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A3: A Simple, yet effective strategy is to hand a book to a student and tell them you thought about them while reading.
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Book raffles is huge.daily read aloud a with pic books or chapter books. Ss share their favorite book during our daily meeting too
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A3: book raffles, read alouds, book discussions, but most importantly TIME TO READ AND BROWSE BOOKS!
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Yes! Requires a culture or curricular shift by many HS T's, doesn't it?
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A3: My Ss have created book trailers using green screen, reviews, and Edmodo to share books.
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LOVE this! Trying to set this up with another T in my building - LOVE this set up!! I may borrow it!
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love this idea! I'm going to do this tomorrow.
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Okay! Sweet!! I will look into it -- maybe we can skype one day with our classes about it!?
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A3: Sped kids have access to MyOn and BookShare for audio books in New Fairfield. One Ss has read over 30 books.
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this is my favorite strategy. Ss faces LIGHT up at this. Goes a long way with building relationships too
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A3 We are doing for . So fun!
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Such an important point- time to browse!
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yo, that board is legit. Great idea!
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A3: Be relentless when helping to find good reads! Book talks, cool displays, make connections to their interests, favorite movies
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Make the 10min sacred time. We listen to jazz during our reading time https://t.co/MghokKXbNC
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A3: has institued10 mins of reading at the beginning of every ELA class; 6th grade insists on 25 mins of SSR 2-3x week.
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A3:Books that relate 2Ss personal experiences, cater to their interests and those promoted by trusted readers. SharonDraper for sure.
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it's the best. It's personalized and shows you listen and care. Didn't figure that one out until like year 4.
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Can't Skype. :( not allowed. But would love to connect. . Maybe check my . Tweet me.
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Can't Skype. :( not allowed. But would love to connect. . Maybe check my . Tweet me.
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I'm a Sped teacher with inclusion students but I have been searching for accessible audio books! I will check these out
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exactly! Untouchable time! No exceptions. Kids get better by reading.
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theres a huge difference between avoiding reading and taking a look at what the library has to offer
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Yes please. Would be great to have you comment on our !
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do it! Goes such a long way!
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A3 Creating time for readers to recommend books to each other is also really important.
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something that inspired me to do, find THAT book for each of my students
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That is really important and simple too. I have some Ss who love talking about books and trading them! Makes me smile :)
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she is just amazing. My literary hero. She's genius.
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I include my current read in my email signature.
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I need to work on displays. https://t.co/y7ct2OJfpn
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A3: Be relentless when helping to find good reads! Book talks, cool displays, make connections to their interests, favorite movies
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A3 Choice, time and talk. Let them choose the books, give them time to read & opportunity to talk w/ others about books.
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can borrrow audio books from local library using your library card.
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Q4. Up to date beautiful new current books. Money for books.
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Love - I feel like I need to read it every vacation to soak up all the goodness
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me too! Learned that from
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no I will check it out as well! Finding new, "hot title" audio books is my constant mission
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interesting, I have to sway parents to let there kids read Diary of a Wimpy Kid. . I love them!
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A4: Assessment Stress. We want our readers to intrinsically enjoy it. Hard to do when youre worried about a test
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A4 the cost of books. Books/materials cost a lot and it comes out of our own pockets.
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Me too. I try to include it on my Twitter profile page too.
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Common core? Can I say that? Nothing like people removed from the process telling teachers/kids what to read. https://t.co/hpspDW1ZX8
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try offering them a template they can print and laminate and write directly on! I can send you some templates if needed!
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oh yes you can. We must always challenge the status quo. We MUST put students first.
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A4. If Ss havent read for fun for grades k-3 its an obstacle
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I've been doing that this school year w/links to description. Thx to
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A4: Time. Time to balance 'what we are 'suppose to do per district' with what we 'know we SHOULD do for the kids'.
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A4 Balancing reading for instruction with reading for pleasure and trying to find the overlap of the two
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I am wondering if Ss are apply their passion for reading to other content areas? If not how do you encourage crossover?
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we teach students, not tests.
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A4: Must get parents involved from day 1 - READ to your kids! EVERY DAY!!
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Oh that is such a good idea!
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A4 Time is my biggest obstacle. I always more to read & talk about books. Access to books too. Can never spend too much $ on books!
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A4. Sometimes not having reading choice at school throws kids off!
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always teach kids before content. Relationships first.
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I can't imagine NOT giving my students a choice to read what they want
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A4 parents saying "I told my kid this book isn't on their level so they can't read it" THAT is a problem.
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it's a tough balance for sure.
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Ouch! I also HATE that....why can't they try it!?
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the first question after I mention a reading response "does this go on our report cards?"...10/10 times.
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A4 the push of "the best" curriculum & a distrust in you to know what's best for your students.. Prove em wrong with research!
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a4. 'competition' from video in all its accessibility
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A4: Lack of modeling of reading, reluctance to show passion and having competing priorities.
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I know...that makes me sad for the Ss that don't get choice. I have Ss from last year still getting books from me!
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exactly! It could be the back of a cereal box. Who cares. If they wanna read it, let them read it.
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good call. If you can support your decisions, that's a strong foundation to base your decisions.
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Yes! And I guarantee they are still getting SOMETHING out of it!!
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A4: What makes me sad is that Ss can go from a passionate teacher who promotes reading to a Ts with no books. Breaks my heart.
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I even have video game guide books in my library - READING IS READING!
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a4. I worry about the culture of not reading in many households
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Be sure to follow new participants in the chat tonight folks. We are better together.
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That's when you need a passionate media specialist!
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I totally agree...especially for those Ss who finally LOVED reading at the end of the year...
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with the over assessment world we live in,it does not help promote a love of literacy. This must change.
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It's a shame that the push on 'reading' level has been so forced that ppl don't understand that
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A4. I have found that whatever obstacles we come across need to be handled. Our work and the kids are worth it.
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A4: I wish we had more thematic lessons that encourage passionate reading across content. Learning happens in segments.
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Another way I am trying 2 build passionate readers thru my school is a student bookclub. I ran 1 last summer & starting 1 in 2 weeks!
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yes! Talk about a powerful position.
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awesome! Just finished my after school book club on Monday!
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How about creating comfortable reading spaces?! I can't imagine sitting at a desk and reading all the time
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A4: Classroom design matters! Create an environment that is comfortable and inviting for our readers.
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yoga ball, beanbag chairs, pillows, desks are boring!
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Yes. I see it all the time...somehow, someway, a makes a huge difference when there is no $ https://t.co/CBAVLFkMeK
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That's when you need a passionate media specialist!
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I didn't get it until a year of teaching. It's what we were told in school too!
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oh yes! Classroom environment, setup, seating could be a whole other one hour chat!
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I have girls this year who lie on the tables - then look at me to see if I'm going to tell them not too - nope!
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Q5 Turn off the electronics and read to your child. That is just love!
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a4. More&more minority authors /characters must be part of ss reading
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A5. Parents need to stop setting timers, using reading as a punishment and FORCING their kids to read. Passion squashed.
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we are all constantly reading at different levels. All that matters is what you can take from your reading
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YEs!! Yes Yes!! If they only want to read for 5 minutes it is OKAY!
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YEs!! Yes Yes!! If they only want to read for 5 minutes it is OKAY!
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A5: NO excuses! 10-15 mins. There's always time...and I'm talking about the Ps!!!
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A5. Ps should READ ALOUD to kids, no matter their age. BUY BOOKS to fill their house & take kids to the library.
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A5: Often times when talking with parents, they always want to reward their child for reading. I try to sway that mindset.
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a5. Parents need to be readers themselves, if not, learn to be 1
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A5. Ps need to be reading role models. Monkey see, monkey do. Don't complain about reading, let your kids SEE YOU READ & enjoy it.
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I am not going to lie - I need to get better at reading in my own life :(
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A5: It starts with basic conversations at home. Must connect w/Ts to get book recs for their child. Get a library card.
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Also understand that some days kids will only read a shampoo bottle in the shower. We all need breaks, don't be forceful.
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maybe we should consider running a parent book club
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and READ with your child at home . Have them read to you. You read to them. have conversations. .
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A5: model their own love of reading, supporting reading habits, making sure they have and know how to use a library card!
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WOOHOO! I totally agree! They need to get their wiggles out wiggle while you work is my class motto!
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Me too! & Im a Principal!
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Q5: Everyone needs to be reading! Magazines, papers, books, whatever! Needs to be the norm at home!
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Hi which takes me back to formal writing; the future is dim considering texting and the new informal normal.
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that'd be awesome. I'll be in touch! Thanks.
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Right from the get go during open house, we encourage a reading lifestyle & offer handouts on why its important to read with their Ss
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No parent sets out to teach their kid to hate reading, but kids see what you make time for... and what you don't.
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Sean, what would that look like? That's a great idea.
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A5: Communicate, devote time for reading, expose child to articles and readings that support interests, share quest for learning.
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I am hoping that it just becomes like another language and Ss learn the difference.
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well put. We have to show Ss that reading is worth investing time and energy into!
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I Find myself to be a non-Fiction reader, w current events my fav...i encourage that
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oh, this is intriguing! Could start with K and go all the way thru 5 (and higher)
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That's an awesome idea! - get kids involved too!
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I really wish parents would stop telling kids what they can and can't read. Sorry, but reading a Minecraft manual IS reading.
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A5; Could bring literacy nights to the parents. My old school used to do that and it was highly successful. Provided food, too.
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PROVIDE FOOD AND THEY WILL COME! https://t.co/mPcujUe3FX
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A5; Could bring literacy nights to the parents. My old school used to do that and it was highly successful. Provided food, too.
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A5: Sharing with parents the books you are reading as a class so they can have a convo w kids about the books
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I'm lucky. Teach 3rd grade. Don't see it, yet.
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A6: Anything by and Nancy Atwell. I'd also recommend Passionate Learners by
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Hahahahahahah! And coffee!!!
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A6. Literally leave this chat and go read The Book Whisperer and Reading in the Wild by if you haven't already.
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Preach! Had to try &explain to a P that Sisters was a valid book choice. S came in upset b/c told to pick new book
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A6 Book Love Book Whisperer The reading culture in my classroom has evolved from these two ladies!
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Q6. definitely influenced me and my PLN as well
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A6 Reading Wellness by , Reading in the Wild by , Book Love by .
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We are helping kids become real life readers. In real life as an adult, no one tells me I can't read something.
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forgot about . Hugely influential. Good call.
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Would it be wrong to take a personal day to read all the books you want to read about reading?
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Wow..that is SO true and such a GREAT way to look at it! https://t.co/x56J21avjn
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We are helping kids become real life readers. In real life as an adult, no one tells me I can't read something.
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Springdale went down to Chester addison or another community center and held parents night there.
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Check out blogs by Reading Warriors...
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I feel kind of lame that I haven't read book love yet! :(
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A6 Dorothy Barnhouse and Also hugely influence me! Lucy Calkins, Ralph Fletcher
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One and Only Ivan. One of my favs. CHILLLLLSSSS
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A6 while Twitter may not be a professional book, it is a GREAT professional learning network! So many advocates to follow&learn from!
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Also twitter authors, When they answer, kids go crazy
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Was AMAZING for - made the experience that much more amazing!
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. Tell the teacher no. It has to stop somewhere... We can't just stay silent on things that matter.
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Our school consists of 88% poverty. Must ensure Ss have love for reading.
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used that book for my summerbookclub, fantastic! Last meeting @ local zoo!
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Also must ensure that students have ACCESS to books. So important! https://t.co/RyLgKN2SOJ
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Our school consists of 88% poverty. Must ensure Ss have love for reading.
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I would not be the teacher I am today if it weren't for Twitter. It's indispensable for me.
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Reading Wellness was just shipped yesterday! Can't wait for that one.
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If you haven't read Fish In A Tree by or Out of My mind by Get them!
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Which is still my favorite idea of yours... of all time....
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So very, very true. Twitter, best PD. period the end. Nothing better! https://t.co/4V3wYbyIFQ
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I would not be the teacher I am today if it weren't for Twitter. It's indispensable for me.
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Definitely. Invest in the purchase of books. Teachers make recommendations based on S interest.
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I totally agree! Social media has been a blessing to my teacher soul. So many people I've never met but adore!
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It has had a huge impact on our work with teachers this year.
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A7: Everyone on this chat tonight?!
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It would be cool to get this going across schools then Skype the meeting.
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Back to "books," please follow and read every post. So much heart in one blog. So much passion.
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. That is awesome and what it's all about.
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We could create a ReadAloud
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A7. All of the friends I mentioned for A6! Follow them all! Follow authors! Follow other grade level classes!
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I just added 4 more books to my Amazon cart - it's never empty but always filled with books - lol
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Currently flying off my shelves is because of Mr. Terupt by and honest truth by
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Two great chats w/similar topic and questions! Forget what I have tweeted! Sorry for duplicates!
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A7. Will need to check hashtag for more goodness; I've been in a book chat!
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A7 We've met so many teachers who generously share their amazing ideas on twitter!
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A7: Be sure to check out people's "lists," too. I've started to follow many peeps because of lists.
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Just did! Will do! Thanks
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This is a tribe you will want to be a part of!
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this has been a great chat. Be sure to check it out!
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is an awesome chat at 5:30 in the AM. I know it is early, but it is so worth it.
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A7: A "must follow" passionate reader and teacher is known to most all of you already. He's over the top!
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Looks like an absolute must!
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I do. I warned those who read it, they loved it and didn't see it as sad as I did. .
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A7. Want to be "in the know" for books: . Research to support IR & choice: & .
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Interesting....but good to know! Thanks! I have a few who might enjoy it...
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And it is so wonderful when I finally meet them face to face!
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oh, I might just have to join!
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Thanks ! It's been fun...but homework is calling!
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Thanks for a great chat everyone!
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thanks for joining, Jake. Let's keep in touch!
