tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post3075933149620525800..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: More From A Master - Slice 5 of 31Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22503441286505593062013-03-06T15:35:51.540-07:002013-03-06T15:35:51.540-07:00I know, I worry about that too, but I do have file...I know, I worry about that too, but I do have files of the pieces, just not very organized. I wonder if we should write Google to see if they back up the blogs? (I really would be great to have a share session!)Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70512528651892506502013-03-06T08:33:09.219-07:002013-03-06T08:33:09.219-07:00Thank you. I have looked at my journals and none o...Thank you. I have looked at my journals and none of them have neat and finished writing in them, mostly ideas and drafts. I have some of my blog entries as word documents, but many of them are just as blog posts. Reading your response made me think that I should back up my slices in case something happens to the blog (knock on wood).Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90254599999243617092013-03-05T22:19:06.265-07:002013-03-05T22:19:06.265-07:00There are some books to look at that fit adults be...There are some books to look at that fit adults better than what I shared, except maybe What A Writer Needs. The memoirs are really good! Thanks, Katie!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16768538133204172092013-03-05T21:31:17.546-07:002013-03-05T21:31:17.546-07:00He sounds like an inspiring writer - perhaps the n...He sounds like an inspiring writer - perhaps the next choice to read for a craft book?CSPetersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346186856994152730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18104563327683637462013-03-05T20:36:08.673-07:002013-03-05T20:36:08.673-07:00Thanks Betsy. It was fun to write about him. I s...Thanks Betsy. It was fun to write about him. I so enjoy his work.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19609561773283401412013-03-05T19:31:43.369-07:002013-03-05T19:31:43.369-07:00This was a great idea. Ralph Fletcher is a piece o...This was a great idea. Ralph Fletcher is a piece of writing inspiration just in presence alone. What a great experience. I also love all the notebook photos. Betsy Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10492340502962987362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15172508198000943772013-03-05T19:27:05.693-07:002013-03-05T19:27:05.693-07:00Thanks Robin-so glad you liked the poem, too. I w...Thanks Robin-so glad you liked the poem, too. I wonder if we could get others to share? I love seeing inside notebooks too. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83855077366261852252013-03-05T19:25:59.063-07:002013-03-05T19:25:59.063-07:00Margaret, thank you! I didn't know. It's...Margaret, thank you! I didn't know. It's interesting that I often forget to check the more well-known people to see if they're blogging. This I know will be fun. And yes, the books are terrific.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58361133362972941962013-03-05T19:24:38.368-07:002013-03-05T19:24:38.368-07:00You are so welcome Jennifer. I love all your post...You are so welcome Jennifer. I love all your posts, & enjoyed linking up! Perhaps I'll try to share some things that have worked for me in the past. Thanks for the idea!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20356098278047723622013-03-05T19:18:18.482-07:002013-03-05T19:18:18.482-07:00Wow Linda, I'm so flattered to be mentioned wi...Wow Linda, I'm so flattered to be mentioned with such high regard in your post! Thank you so much for the kind words and links to my posts! It was really fun to read about your presentation from Ralph Fletcher; it sounds great. (Don't you wish we could have both heard both presentations?) Writer's notebooks are so much fun! Mine is mostly digital on Evernote now, but there's still something to be said for the feel of leather and paper in my hands, too. I didn't do very well getting my students to use them authentically this year, so I'd love to know more about using them in class. Thanks for sharing!JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46265220936797946612013-03-05T19:11:40.783-07:002013-03-05T19:11:40.783-07:00I really like the poem...yes, I enlarged it too! ...I really like the poem...yes, I enlarged it too! It's fun to be able to peek inside your notebook and see how another writer puts their words on the page. Thanks for sharing!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01132042235993262800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83725163672647788572013-03-05T19:10:53.849-07:002013-03-05T19:10:53.849-07:00I have many of Ralph Fletcher's books. He wri...I have many of Ralph Fletcher's books. He writes so real and honest and in a way that I can relate to. He has started a blog that I follow. http://livethewritinglife.blogspot.com/<br />Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69710801369879304002013-03-05T18:28:56.874-07:002013-03-05T18:28:56.874-07:00Thanks Maureen. I hope you do find one special bo...Thanks Maureen. I hope you do find one special book. I find it helpful to have the lessons there, & I might change them anyway, but the 'bones' are there. As for the 'cooling off', I just find that returning to work is like much more added to the time spent. We were lucky to have the 1st be on a Friday, then the weekend. Now the reality, & I have company coming this weekend! I already wonder how I'll manage. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77143418983929918632013-03-05T18:26:16.192-07:002013-03-05T18:26:16.192-07:00At least try one of them, Beverley, they really ar...At least try one of them, Beverley, they really are helpful with ideas and philosophy. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-63051071880172761902013-03-05T18:25:29.894-07:002013-03-05T18:25:29.894-07:00Isn't it odd to be bumbling like that; I know ...Isn't it odd to be bumbling like that; I know what you mean. I imagine you know as much as he does because you're right there teaching, Christy. We could all sit to have a wonderful conversation if only there was ever time!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-30409665871029215472013-03-05T18:24:08.264-07:002013-03-05T18:24:08.264-07:00I wondered if someone would enlarge to see that po...I wondered if someone would enlarge to see that poem. Isn't it lovely? I'm glad you liked it, Tam.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43791320531327800942013-03-05T18:23:26.061-07:002013-03-05T18:23:26.061-07:00Deb, it's the first conference like that in a ...Deb, it's the first conference like that in a while. As you saw from previous posts, I was so excited, & it did not disappoint!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17060666171240526352013-03-05T18:22:38.519-07:002013-03-05T18:22:38.519-07:00Yes, I love my notebooks too, Tara. Thanks!Yes, I love my notebooks too, Tara. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-63822696398547539002013-03-05T18:22:14.142-07:002013-03-05T18:22:14.142-07:00Hi Terje, the writing I do for my blog is in the c...Hi Terje, the writing I do for my blog is in the computer files, because I have a record on the blog of that writing. My experimenting, draft writing that I do for fun and with students in lessons is in these notebooks. I also add in mentor text examples, other ephemera, and lesson plans in the notebooks & take them with me when I teach. I keep other files for special writing that I like that people like you share, & sometimes I will handwrite a short piece into the notebooks too. That's about it, not exactly organized, but somewhat. Thanks for asking!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45215804148040141752013-03-05T17:59:58.346-07:002013-03-05T17:59:58.346-07:00I really appreciate this post. It is just now hit...I really appreciate this post. It is just now hitting me that a writer's notebook is different than my morning journal. I journal daily, but I don't lug that thing around me all the time. I keep a little tablet in my purse. I use endless clipboards and post-its and my laptop at school. Yikes! Why not consolidate - at least the school stuff? One notebook that keeps my "writing" ideas? Thank you for this post! Also, love your expression - "the cooling off period of the challenge"...exhilaration is waning, reality setting in?Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404917167112072640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73177168444449913112013-03-05T16:54:54.435-07:002013-03-05T16:54:54.435-07:00Love all the info on notebooks and books by Fletch...Love all the info on notebooks and books by Fletcher. I haven't read much of his work - will have to check theze others out for sure.<br />Love the look at your notebook.<br />We keep writer's notebooks in my class but we don't use them as much as we should.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47986943013548740672013-03-05T16:53:44.268-07:002013-03-05T16:53:44.268-07:00Ralph Fletcher has such a quiet demeanor and yet i...Ralph Fletcher has such a quiet demeanor and yet inspires in such big ways. I have met him several times and each time I am flustered. I turn into a bumbling fan-girl idiot. <br /><br />I liked seeing your notebooks, especially with mentor texts taped inside. I find I've been doing LOTS of that lately with my Quick Write club. Christy Rush-Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581876400990779210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71630928920735627582013-03-05T14:11:45.555-07:002013-03-05T14:11:45.555-07:00I have quite a few of Fletcher's books, especi...I have quite a few of Fletcher's books, especially the small pocket size ones--used many a time as lesson plans. I will not part with them. Thanks for sharing your journal. I love the poem "Allow." It's really easier to allow than fight what will come. This is where the lessons are and life becomes lived. Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12535989955846532310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91273750301154052162013-03-05T14:02:52.166-07:002013-03-05T14:02:52.166-07:00I'm with RUth. I love peeking into your notebo...I'm with RUth. I love peeking into your notebook :) I have several of the books you mentioned and love using them. I have to get out more so I can see some of these people in person!Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48903829612397804752013-03-05T12:49:01.625-07:002013-03-05T12:49:01.625-07:00I think there's something very comforting in t...I think there's something very comforting in the tangible notebook, the kind with real pages and a cover, the kind in which to tape things and scribble in many diffrent types of ink and color. I love my notebooks! No matter how much online writing I do, my writer's notebooks are extra special. Thanks for giving us a peek at yours! Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.com