#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 May 7, 2017
7:00 PM EDT
participatechat
May 7 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#Read4Fun
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/wh4aIx1box
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Lena Marie, Moderator of
#Read4Fun
Chat hoping you enjoy a little fun tonight.
KRScienceLady
May 7 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Kathy is here 😊
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GreenReads4Fun
May 7 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Hi, readers! Jennifer in VA. Just finished American Street by
@ibizoboi
. It's fantastic!
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read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#Read4Fun
. Please introduce yourself and share what you're reading.
chloeedrennen
May 7 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Hi my name is Chloe, ready for
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chat!
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Hi Kathy!
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In reply to @KRScienceLady
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@read4funchat
Hi, I haven't read that one yet! Glad you could join us!
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In reply to @GreenReads4Fun, @ibizoboi, @read4funchat
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Hi there! Glad you could join us!
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In reply to @chloeedrennen
shighley
May 7 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Greetings from Indianapolis, where we finally saw sun & beautiful blue sky! Reading nominees for Children's Choice Awards.
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spiraledu
May 7 @ 7:05 PM EDT
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I'm Sue, up in Alaska, reading Bird Girl which was written by a local Gwich'in woman. Love the local lore!
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Hi Susie! Glad you could join! That must be fun reading!
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In reply to @shighley
crwmsteach
May 7 @ 7:05 PM EDT
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Cammie from Va, just finished Colorless...by Murakami
read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Q1
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:06 PM EDT
That looks interesting! I love to read local books - adds to interest when you recognize places!
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In reply to @spiraledu, @read4funchat
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Hi Cammie! Glad you could join tonight!
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In reply to @crwmsteach, @read4funchat
alexis_pln1
May 7 @ 7:06 PM EDT
#Read4Fun
will be discussing Educators passionate about their own reading for fun.
#edchat
#gccedu
mgrosstaylor
May 7 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Marlena here and currently writing more than reading his week! Open to fun suggestions!
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:07 PM EDT
A1 I would love to chat with my favorite author. I would love to know how the character developed!
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shighley
May 7 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Voting is over today!
https://t.co/CegkhSdMA5
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#cbw17
@EveryChildRead
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Hi there! Writing is good! Maybe a book in your future...?
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In reply to @mgrosstaylor
mgrosstaylor
May 7 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1: Tough Q but I'd have to say the author. So interesting to see how incredible stories & compelling characters form.
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read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Q1
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mgrosstaylor
May 7 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Very soon...
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In reply to @Dr_LMR
shighley
May 7 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1: I'd choose to speak with the author (and hope to also get insight into characters)
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spiraledu
May 7 @ 7:08 PM EDT
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A1. I'd rather talk to the author because I love to hear the process in how the character developed.
In reply to @read4funchat
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Now I am intrigued! I will be first in line for sure!!
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In reply to @mgrosstaylor
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:09 PM EDT
My feeling too!
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In reply to @shighley
shighley
May 7 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: I love being able to tell Ss about meeting authors to help "sell" books.
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AssignmentHelpN
May 7 @ 7:10 PM EDT
#nhed
#TOKchat
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The Ultimate Compilation of 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom
https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:10 PM EDT
I have a few fav authors and I would just love to know how they got started!
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In reply to @spiraledu, @read4funchat
spiraledu
May 7 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Thats so interesting that a lot of people are interested in the story behind the characters
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like teachers understanding students!
In reply to @Dr_LMR
crwmsteach
May 7 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1 character because in Colorless, the book finishes before the ending-what happened next?
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GreenReads4Fun
May 7 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: Oh my gosh! Meeting authors is one of my favorite things! Definitely the author!
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read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Q1
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Chat
KaraGuiff
May 7 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1. Chat with author...allows so much insight to book development to share with Ss
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read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Q2
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:12 PM EDT
I have a shelf of autographed books both kids and professional that I treasure for that reason.
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shighley
May 7 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: I love being able to tell Ss about meeting authors to help "sell" books.
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:13 PM EDT
How do you feel about that? I might think I am missing something without an ending...
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In reply to @crwmsteach
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A2 I would love to be a reviewer in the hopes it would lead to writing a book that would make me famous! Best of both worlds!
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KaraGuiff
May 7 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A2 reviewer in hopes of getting access to tons of books
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GreenReads4Fun
May 7 @ 7:14 PM EDT
@shighley
Me too!
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In reply to @Dr_LMR, @shighley
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:14 PM EDT
That would be a great benefit for sure!
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In reply to @KaraGuiff
shighley
May 7 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2: I don't know if I could do either one; too worried about what people would think about my writing in either case!
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massignmenthelp
May 7 @ 7:15 PM EDT
#nhed
#TOKchat
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Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments
https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:15 PM EDT
AWESOME!!!! AMAZING!!! WOW!
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In reply to @GreenReads4Fun, @shighley
mgrosstaylor
May 7 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2: Well respected author for sure! I love to write & being able to focus on that because my books are bestsellers would be great!
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read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Q2
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:15 PM EDT
That's what keeps me from blogging! I'm trying to get over it!
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In reply to @shighley
GreenReads4Fun
May 7 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A2: I'd be a reviewer so I could get my hands on all of those ARCs!! ❤
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read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Q2
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:17 PM EDT
@read4funchat
A never ending supply of them!
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In reply to @GreenReads4Fun, @read4funchat
alexis_pln1
May 7 @ 7:17 PM EDT
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I would rather be a famous author because that means I would have developed my creative C to satisfaction!
#gccedu
#edchat
In reply to @read4funchat
read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Q3
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KRScienceLady
May 7 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Sometimes I think I would love ❤️ to be a famous educational author
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A3 I would want a series so it would last and maybe evolve to evolve into a long running series.
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crwmsteach
May 7 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2 Book reviewer/editor
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figure all those graded papers/revisions gave me experience;)
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Maybe we should collaborate on science theme....just sayin!
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In reply to @KRScienceLady
chloeedrennen
May 7 @ 7:20 PM EDT
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Q3 a TV series! Have the adventures continue on
KRScienceLady
May 7 @ 7:20 PM EDT
I would like my favorite book to be a TV series so it wouldn't end
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KaraGuiff
May 7 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ditto
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A3 I would want a series so it would last and maybe evolve to evolve into a long running series.
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alexis_pln1
May 7 @ 7:21 PM EDT
I would rather my favorite book become a television series so I have more material to analyze
#gccedu
#edchat
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:21 PM EDT
And multiple reruns forever!!
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In reply to @chloeedrennen
crwmsteach
May 7 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A3 a series; I never want a good book to end.
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:21 PM EDT
And then get picked up so it can be seen over and over!
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In reply to @KRScienceLady
shighley
May 7 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A3: Is neither a choice? Or could we have a say in the casting?
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read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Q3
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:22 PM EDT
I would just hope that the characters would be true to my vision when I read the book!
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In reply to @alexis_pln1, @read4funchat
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Me either! Sometimes I read slowly near the end so it will last a little longer!
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In reply to @crwmsteach
alexis_pln1
May 7 @ 7:23 PM EDT
The only downfall of this would be the show becoming to far from the book
#edchat
#gccedu
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In reply to @KRScienceLady
read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q4
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@read4funchat
The casting would be critical! If it's true to my imagination then series if not then neither!
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In reply to @shighley, @read4funchat
Wild4teaching
May 7 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A2: I would be a book reviewer so I can spend my time reading new books and hearing new ideas than perfecting my own.
#gccedu
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GreenReads4Fun
May 7 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A3: Hmmm...I think a movie, but I'm also a fan of the slogan "don't judge a book by its movie."
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read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Q3
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Or it could go on for generations.....
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In reply to @alexis_pln1, @KRScienceLady
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A4 Either would be frustrating but I would go with well-written. Poor writing is too distracting.
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:25 PM EDT
Same here! Most movies have not met expectations after reading the book!
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In reply to @GreenReads4Fun
alexis_pln1
May 7 @ 7:25 PM EDT
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#edchat
#gccedu
one with a weak plot but written well could make for a great writing tool for students
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shighley
May 7 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A4: I'm more into plot than lengthy description, so I might read fast enough to overlook poor writing.
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:26 PM EDT
That's a great point!!
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In reply to @alexis_pln1, @read4funchat
KaraGuiff
May 7 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A4 I would abandon both!
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teampassafume
May 7 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A4: A great story for sure! I could work my way through the bad writing!
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Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:27 PM EDT
I am thinking they would be put aside and maybe sit on a shelf. Or a quick summer read..??
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In reply to @KaraGuiff
KRScienceLady
May 7 @ 7:27 PM EDT
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GreenReads4Fun
May 7 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A4: Well-written! I turn into an editor when the writing is poor, and it distracts me from the story.
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read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q4
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teampassafume
May 7 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A4: A television series would be better! I could spend multiple days watching the story unfold😀
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In reply to @shighley
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Hope you all had some fun thinking about which you would rather! Have a great night!
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read4funchat
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Another
#Read4Fun
Chat is coming to an end! Thanks for joining and have a great night!
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Time's almost up for
#Read4Fun
chat! Share the title of your next read before you go so we can add to our TBR piles!
Dr_LMR
- Moderator
May 7 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Same here!
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In reply to @GreenReads4Fun
KRScienceLady
May 7 @ 7:29 PM EDT
@BarbaraGruener
This is for you. My favorite quote "stick-to-it-tiveness
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KRScienceLady
May 7 @ 7:27 PM EDT
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