tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1745841432396213956..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: It's Monday!Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81613178774194252792014-02-27T08:32:45.309-07:002014-02-27T08:32:45.309-07:00More to add to my list, Earl. Thank you for these....More to add to my list, Earl. Thank you for these. I've found more from the comments than I would have imagined! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43691885134779082762014-02-27T00:13:07.851-07:002014-02-27T00:13:07.851-07:00Your list of name books reminds me of another titl...Your list of name books reminds me of another title which I enjoyed- Rosemary Wells' Yoko Writes Her Name. Her classmates make fun of her because her Japanese writing is different from their American way. I was also reminded of a Suze Orman (financial expert) special in which she talked about the power of our names.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15191352365071569142014-02-25T06:21:30.098-07:002014-02-25T06:21:30.098-07:00I'm so happy I posted about the name books bec...I'm so happy I posted about the name books because I'm gathering even more titles. Thank you for both of these, Myra. I have Wabi Sabi, and of course it fits! I will take it in today! Sorry you are in a swirl today, but settling in with a poem offers a peaceful moment. Enjoy!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86085674568118985542014-02-25T01:59:31.790-07:002014-02-25T01:59:31.790-07:00Hi Linda, I also used a name-unit for my higher de...Hi Linda, I also used a name-unit for my higher degree course as we discussed identity and self-awareness. So many great titles for this. One other title I used was Wabi Sabi and "I am Thomas" by Libby Gleeson and Armin Greder - this one though would be best for much older readers. I love the poetry books you shared here. I feel that I would need to breathe poetry again in the next few days for me to find my center, as things are very rushed where I am, all good though but it helps to quiet down with a poem or two. Rose Under Fire sounds like it has an interesting premise - very good for women's month! :) Have a great reading week, Linda!GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24591575527490636352014-02-24T20:21:34.598-07:002014-02-24T20:21:34.598-07:00I agree, Amy Krouse Rosenthal's books never fa...I agree, Amy Krouse Rosenthal's books never fail to be my latest favorite, Adrienne. Hope you enjoy the new poetry from Kennedy and thank you very much for this name book new to me. I'll be sure to find it! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37374704802112396752014-02-24T19:14:47.642-07:002014-02-24T19:14:47.642-07:00Linda - A great list of books this week. Amy Krou...Linda - A great list of books this week. Amy Krouse Rosenthal is one of my favorite authors so great to see this on your list! I love teaching poetry to my students and have Caroline Kennedy's first book in my collection but excited about this new one. I love the idea of focusing on books about names. Shi-shi-etko by Nicola Campbell is a powerful picture book about an aboriginal girl leaving her family to live in a residential school. Her name is important because at the school they give the children "western" names. This may be a good fit for your unit. Have a great week! Adrienne Gearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297974543085170058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84931003651062046512014-02-24T16:56:38.778-07:002014-02-24T16:56:38.778-07:00Nice about the Kennedy book-so filled with good po...Nice about the Kennedy book-so filled with good poems, Gigi. Too many choices, right? I've been waiting for Rose Under Fire and Fangirl for a long time...Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37290221351408682782014-02-24T16:55:32.080-07:002014-02-24T16:55:32.080-07:00I don't think Fan Girl is for your kids, &...I don't think Fan Girl is for your kids, & actually questions the other two a little-depends on the reader & how sophisticated they've been reading, Tara. Hope your week is good, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91878124276221644352014-02-24T16:54:09.156-07:002014-02-24T16:54:09.156-07:00Yes, they are very different, I agree. As for Fan...Yes, they are very different, I agree. As for Fangirl-it's also really intriguing-have no idea where Rainbow Rowell is going with it, just a few hints. I know what you mean about losing a book. It's why we started the #MustReadin2014, to try to catch up! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4125965182862594932014-02-24T16:53:19.703-07:002014-02-24T16:53:19.703-07:00Your project sounds really interesting. You have s...Your project sounds really interesting. You have soooo many great tiles here. I would like to read Fangirl. Poems to Learn by Heart is just waiting for me to pick it up at the library. Gigi McAllisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090843830125090541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2376808697556718292014-02-24T16:52:03.515-07:002014-02-24T16:52:03.515-07:00We don't have Blessing at school, but will loo...We don't have Blessing at school, but will look for it at my library Carrie. They have a wide variety of books, so bet I'll find it. Thanks for reminding me about it. (Hope you enjoy Rose...)Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24838383747155610242014-02-24T16:50:37.177-07:002014-02-24T16:50:37.177-07:00I see mixed feelings about this book, Elisabeth. I...I see mixed feelings about this book, Elisabeth. It'll be interesting to see what you think, too. I really liked it, & Code Name Verity, too. This Battle of The Books sounds interesting.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-529999072605458002014-02-24T16:00:30.112-07:002014-02-24T16:00:30.112-07:00Thanks for sharing more titles for the name projec...Thanks for sharing more titles for the name project, Linda - something I definitely want to try this year. I have both Code Name Verity and Rose Under Fire in my selections for historical fiction book clubs - my kids seem very excited about diving into them. Sill on the fence about Fan Girl - but your nudge is just what I need! Have a wonderful week, Linda!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58940475879048329652014-02-24T15:01:01.122-07:002014-02-24T15:01:01.122-07:00Linda - I am glad that you liked Rose Under Fire. ...Linda - I am glad that you liked Rose Under Fire. It was different in ways from Code Name Verity, but still very well written. I need to get to Fan Girl by Rainbow Rowell. It got lost in all of my other reading last year.Alyson Beecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943268196184314426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27963134836117059662014-02-24T13:23:34.941-07:002014-02-24T13:23:34.941-07:00I can't wait to read Rose Under Fire - saving ...I can't wait to read Rose Under Fire - saving it for my Spring Break pile (that is growing very large!) I love your assignment about names and these are such powerful picture books to share. The book I shared this week - My Name is Blessing would also be a title to consider. Not sure if you have read it. But the little boy has his name changed because of its meaning and what new life with a new name is imagined for him. Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73459281791366583912014-02-24T11:43:27.773-07:002014-02-24T11:43:27.773-07:00So looking forward to Rose Under Fire! I'm bee...So looking forward to Rose Under Fire! I'm been saving it for just the right time, though I am also now hoping to read it in time for School Library Journal's Battle of the Books. I'm a huge Code Name Verity fan and so glad there are still several more Wein books to read!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185908392196878158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55945663314488177872014-02-24T11:03:55.540-07:002014-02-24T11:03:55.540-07:00I think different people connect to one or the oth...I think different people connect to one or the other of Wein's books-interesting. Thanks for the new title Prudence wants a pet-I'll look for it, Beth!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43063762327258659902014-02-24T09:45:35.543-07:002014-02-24T09:45:35.543-07:00Even though I didn't love CODE NAME VERITY, I ...Even though I didn't love CODE NAME VERITY, I was over the moon about ROSE UNDER FIRE. I think it's because I related to the poetic side of Rose and I had nothing to relate to in CNV. <br /><br />THE PET PROJECT was such a fun book. A good book to pair it with would be PRUDENCE WANTS A PET. Beth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.com