tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post3903016021785971585..comments2024-03-29T04:42:24.141-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Examining Reading Habits - Great ConversationsLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29372489596948690172015-01-27T22:10:36.313-07:002015-01-27T22:10:36.313-07:00Me, too, Carol, and I don't know if these stud...Me, too, Carol, and I don't know if these students have had much of that kind of conversation. It'll be fun to see!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60303925397165232452015-01-27T21:50:38.887-07:002015-01-27T21:50:38.887-07:00Quite a range of reading materials! I think it'...Quite a range of reading materials! I think it's sooooo important that kids understand that a reading life is way more than simply reading books!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57398158931295458552015-01-27T21:25:23.788-07:002015-01-27T21:25:23.788-07:00Thank you. I do review books on Mondays and Wednes...Thank you. I do review books on Mondays and Wednesdays, but NOT all about the 'other' things I read. Maybe every once in a while? Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76488304500133215072015-01-27T21:24:17.705-07:002015-01-27T21:24:17.705-07:00Thanks, Dana, I haven't shared with them yet-s...Thanks, Dana, I haven't shared with them yet-soon. We'll see what they think about it, and what they write.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85214478268713972352015-01-27T19:00:37.788-07:002015-01-27T19:00:37.788-07:00Wow- I wish you would post an update weekly on yo...Wow- I wish you would post an update weekly on your reading life. So many titles to explore. And what I love most of all is that you are walking the walk. Lisa Keelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470821331643318304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22562216761617534742015-01-27T18:13:21.079-07:002015-01-27T18:13:21.079-07:00Wow, Linda, this is such an insightful and authent...Wow, Linda, this is such an insightful and authentic look into your life as a reader! I bet your students are fascinated by this. I know I was. :)Dana Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074459005471978793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87197359797945710312015-01-27T16:58:46.028-07:002015-01-27T16:58:46.028-07:00Yes. I talk about books all the time, but less abo...Yes. I talk about books all the time, but less about all the other things I'm reading. It may be an eye-opener! Thanks, Margaret.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15794490915323699402015-01-27T16:57:58.988-07:002015-01-27T16:57:58.988-07:00It would be good to hear what you find from younge...It would be good to hear what you find from younger students, Michele. I hope you try it. Thanks.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12968689935782095502015-01-27T16:57:00.526-07:002015-01-27T16:57:00.526-07:00I don't know if I'm more selective, but re...I don't know if I'm more selective, but reading more "different" and "short" things. I've nearly stopped with magazines, although I pick up an Atlantic once in a while-have no time for more. Thanks for that thought about being more selective, Terje!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5394388318420563162015-01-27T16:55:18.013-07:002015-01-27T16:55:18.013-07:00Yes, see us doing these things, plus hear from all...Yes, see us doing these things, plus hear from all the classmates, too-powerful! Thanks, Tara.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90113838781200734982015-01-27T16:54:37.245-07:002015-01-27T16:54:37.245-07:00Yes, the writing list can be long and varied too. ...Yes, the writing list can be long and varied too. I've done that, quickly, with this class, but because I was in a hurry, only in conversation. Perhaps it's time to return to do a list? Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83681026213221920262015-01-27T16:53:23.270-07:002015-01-27T16:53:23.270-07:00I hope that's what it does, Elsie. I'll ha...I hope that's what it does, Elsie. I'll have to see what happens. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72771637932687587662015-01-27T16:19:28.000-07:002015-01-27T16:19:28.000-07:00These conversations are so important. You are sha...These conversations are so important. You are sharing your reader-self with your students and letting them know that you are still learning. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80197107185312960092015-01-27T15:50:33.643-07:002015-01-27T15:50:33.643-07:00Thanks for the reminder about talking our reading ...Thanks for the reminder about talking our reading lives with students. I haven't done this yet, and I think it's a good time for it!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26725884347358860472015-01-27T10:10:51.173-07:002015-01-27T10:10:51.173-07:00Great comments form everyone. Your post makes us r...Great comments form everyone. Your post makes us reflect. I have found that I have become more selective with my reading now that there are both print and digital materials available. Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-6975265019352855992015-01-27T09:22:32.333-07:002015-01-27T09:22:32.333-07:00Conversations such as the ones you are having with...Conversations such as the ones you are having with your kids are so vital to their reading lives, Linda. They need to see adults living active and fulfilling reading lives - which is exactly what you are so beautifully modeling.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74222478987995735242015-01-27T09:14:06.558-07:002015-01-27T09:14:06.558-07:00Until we sit down and make a list like this I don&...Until we sit down and make a list like this I don't many of us realize how much we do read. I used to also have my students make a list of all of the things they wrote--letters, blogs, tweets, shopping lists, etc. many surprised themselves when they saw that ther do actually write.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77569481702903628182015-01-27T09:01:44.547-07:002015-01-27T09:01:44.547-07:00I know many teachers say there is never enough tim...I know many teachers say there is never enough time in the day to do all the reading they want, do you think kids ever think that? I think your exercise really opens their eyes to all the possibilities of reading.elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44834421864605323952015-01-27T07:01:00.931-07:002015-01-27T07:01:00.931-07:00I read more 'different' things, Bonnie, fi...I read more 'different' things, Bonnie, find it hard to finish a book as fast because of all the 'other' reading. You bring up a good point. Now that my students are blogging, they're reading more of their classmates' writing, whereas earlier, they might only have read as a pair for response. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84613622760432859822015-01-27T06:59:13.475-07:002015-01-27T06:59:13.475-07:00The writing part is the other half, isn't it, ...The writing part is the other half, isn't it, Kendra. Always a process, each person a little different? It will be enlightening to see what I find. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24097913454005954122015-01-27T06:58:10.400-07:002015-01-27T06:58:10.400-07:00I will share, Michelle. Yes, that next step is the...I will share, Michelle. Yes, that next step is the important one, but first must get the students thinking. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53225271147177023612015-01-27T06:53:25.479-07:002015-01-27T06:53:25.479-07:00Do you think you read more now that you're so ...Do you think you read more now that you're so connected to reading thru your devices? I'd say yes on my end. I'm not even sure just how much I read given the power to click to links. SO cool!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-8696050800060723962015-01-27T06:49:40.388-07:002015-01-27T06:49:40.388-07:00Especially as children get older, I think this con...Especially as children get older, I think this conversation is so important. This year, I've been having this focused conversation with kids about writing. When I write, how I write, etc. Your ideas have given me much to think about. Thank you! Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470220603745815384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17527516541343584302015-01-27T06:11:31.581-07:002015-01-27T06:11:31.581-07:00I love the next step you take with sharing reading...I love the next step you take with sharing reading lives...talking about HOW we read each of these things. I'm interested to see what your students share and how the conversation goes. Great idea!!!Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4169968320492584592015-01-27T06:05:54.147-07:002015-01-27T06:05:54.147-07:00Exactly, and hopefully the talk will open new thou...Exactly, and hopefully the talk will open new thoughts for them. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com