tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post8726859677906654898..comments2024-03-29T06:51:58.133-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Reading Love Two WaysLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23611594163886508552016-12-07T06:15:07.957-07:002016-12-07T06:15:07.957-07:00Thanks, Loralee, good memories!Thanks, Loralee, good memories!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19371149413357471082016-12-07T02:14:28.472-07:002016-12-07T02:14:28.472-07:00Love this post! Your writing has captured such won...Love this post! Your writing has captured such wonderful moments in the life of readers!Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18124899170981911602016-12-06T21:19:13.609-07:002016-12-06T21:19:13.609-07:00Yes, I agree, the book is a bit different from oth...Yes, I agree, the book is a bit different from other "bookstore" books, but quite charming I think. Both sharing is good I think. Thanks, Diane.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9456374956600287082016-12-06T21:17:50.242-07:002016-12-06T21:17:50.242-07:00Oh, that would be wonderful, like "staff pick...Oh, that would be wonderful, like "staff picks" at a bookstore. I just visited Tattered Cover today, and always read the staff recommendations, sometimes find books I never otherwise would have found. Thanks, Jone, hope you do it and share!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76748965273255358242016-12-06T21:16:28.576-07:002016-12-06T21:16:28.576-07:00Terrific comparison, Clare. I am one of those who ...Terrific comparison, Clare. I am one of those who somehow wants to be sure my companions have "seen" or "heard" something in a movie. Caught me! But it's true, and very hard to be quiet.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-704230258610585682016-12-06T21:14:57.742-07:002016-12-06T21:14:57.742-07:00Thanks, Mandy, yes talk means sharing ideas that o...Thanks, Mandy, yes talk means sharing ideas that one might never have thought of. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17776074911944703042016-12-06T18:39:04.420-07:002016-12-06T18:39:04.420-07:00I recently read that book...so different from what...I recently read that book...so different from what I was thinking from the title! It's great to get a chance to share something in the moment as you read and it's great to share when you reflect after you've finished a book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17414865215594847662016-12-06T17:56:48.733-07:002016-12-06T17:56:48.733-07:00I think I need a best books shelf in my library o...I think I need a best books shelf in my library of student recommendations.Jonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299647754479967070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89228546310208987632016-12-06T17:41:19.124-07:002016-12-06T17:41:19.124-07:00I often call these "shhhh in the movie theatr...I often call these "shhhh in the movie theatre moments." Those times in books when you need to tell someone - like in the movies when you need to say something and you get shhhhh from those around you. You just can't contain yourself -- then you know you are engaged. Love the quote you shared -- we will you use it widely!<br />ClareClare Landriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413627163568088181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39415398325886928632016-12-06T17:34:17.031-07:002016-12-06T17:34:17.031-07:00Such an important reminder how important talk is f...Such an important reminder how important talk is for learning. Just a lovely thought.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082337415906808358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61457480834473121002016-12-06T16:55:13.052-07:002016-12-06T16:55:13.052-07:00I think that's why experiencing both is a good...I think that's why experiencing both is a good thing, at least for students. It helps them choose what they enjoy more too. Thanks, Tara. I love the long times of reading by myself, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9162289020566402752016-12-06T16:46:56.751-07:002016-12-06T16:46:56.751-07:00Sharing books is lovely, but I treasure the privat...Sharing books is lovely, but I treasure the private moments of reading illumination best - I feel connected to the writer and to something larger in those moments...a private filling of the soul, I guess.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1741155776536290012016-12-06T16:35:45.892-07:002016-12-06T16:35:45.892-07:00Thanks, Melanie. I love what you said in that last...Thanks, Melanie. I love what you said in that last part, helps the book to stay with us a little longer.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-32756845169546304172016-12-06T16:34:43.843-07:002016-12-06T16:34:43.843-07:00I know. And sometimes I just want to spend the tim...I know. And sometimes I just want to spend the time reading all by myself, no interruptions! Choice is a gift I suppose. Thanks, Jennifer.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38435127271102621622016-12-06T16:33:42.118-07:002016-12-06T16:33:42.118-07:00With all the expectations made for teachers lately...With all the expectations made for teachers lately, I do understand that they might think there's no time for casual conversation. I imagine It's a challenge. Thanks, Elsie.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57407886247415206142016-12-06T15:28:31.907-07:002016-12-06T15:28:31.907-07:00Hi Linda, I always love your reflections about rea...Hi Linda, I always love your reflections about reading and its value in our lives. I love to read a great book and share it with others, even if it's just a line or a favorite part. Somehow it makes the story more meaningful and keeps those characters with me just a little bit longer. Melanie Meehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5330002260547392392016-12-06T14:23:47.054-07:002016-12-06T14:23:47.054-07:00Oh, the many moods of reading! Oh, the many moods of reading! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-32725967474090951562016-12-06T13:54:19.249-07:002016-12-06T13:54:19.249-07:00What a gift for your students to have the time to ...What a gift for your students to have the time to talk about their books with one another. So many teachers forget that reading comes alive when you get to talk about books. elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16706233557206210670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-146996049482243862016-12-06T13:04:30.559-07:002016-12-06T13:04:30.559-07:00Yes, so much happens in a flash. Thanks for remind...Yes, so much happens in a flash. Thanks for reminding me, Terje. And I can get so caught up in Goodreads, reading what others are saying about a book. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76675573533257073772016-12-06T12:55:04.755-07:002016-12-06T12:55:04.755-07:00I love when the sharing happens spontaneously. The...I love when the sharing happens spontaneously. The unexpected book conversations in the hallway are my favorites. I appreciate Goodreads too with all the comments from diverse readers.Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5421640136978459712016-12-06T12:35:50.519-07:002016-12-06T12:35:50.519-07:00I had many books "disappear" from the cl...I had many books "disappear" from the classroom through the years, and always thought they were in good hands, making someone happy. You're right, Anita!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60959736769813513402016-12-06T12:34:44.547-07:002016-12-06T12:34:44.547-07:00Yes, there are many kinds of sharing, and all grea...Yes, there are many kinds of sharing, and all great to see and be a part of. Thanks, Bob.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60282852597064935052016-12-06T12:33:36.534-07:002016-12-06T12:33:36.534-07:00Thanks, Julieanne, glad you see and enjoy both!Thanks, Julieanne, glad you see and enjoy both!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62637859732071397062016-12-06T11:35:39.467-07:002016-12-06T11:35:39.467-07:00LOVE this quote. Books are meant to be shared and...LOVE this quote. Books are meant to be shared and that is why I try to pass them on...even if it is very hard....and I never see or hear them again....drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81634836460593290572016-12-06T09:03:20.745-07:002016-12-06T09:03:20.745-07:00Love this, Linda. Books are meant to be shared. ...Love this, Linda. Books are meant to be shared. The excitement of quoting lines and having others ask where they come from. The joy of introducing others to books we love. Students telling other students that they would enjoy a particular book. The list goes on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com