tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post4202999570523579112..comments2024-03-29T07:40:54.130-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Always Learning New Ways of TeachingLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61964134988507521322013-10-25T10:31:11.715-06:002013-10-25T10:31:11.715-06:00Thanks Lee Ann. It was really a fun group!Thanks Lee Ann. It was really a fun group!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44245980439162022212013-10-25T10:10:45.506-06:002013-10-25T10:10:45.506-06:00I love how students were gathering and talking abo...I love how students were gathering and talking about traits and their own lives. Pure magic when it goes so well. Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88358611013541228142013-10-23T15:10:27.030-06:002013-10-23T15:10:27.030-06:00Thank you Michelle. It would be fun to talk all a...Thank you Michelle. It would be fun to talk all about these differences, wouldn't it? Perhaps someday?Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-30531528267593393072013-10-23T10:40:44.796-06:002013-10-23T10:40:44.796-06:00I love hearing the conversations from the classroo...I love hearing the conversations from the classroom. Working with developing K-5 readers, our conversations are quite different. :) I believe in the guidance and support of thinking and learning, yet this made me think: "Perhaps it has been the thought-filled readers that have led me down this special path," and you brilliantly give credit to your students. Powerful, Linda!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43455891339667074582013-10-22T21:32:29.360-06:002013-10-22T21:32:29.360-06:00Try to sneak in Hatchet sometime. I bet you will ...Try to sneak in Hatchet sometime. I bet you will enjoy it all over again. But I know what you mean-so many wonderful books, & too little time. Thanks Janet! I do start each group with each student sharing their 'response', but we share other things too as you see. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33749554603463225482013-10-22T21:30:13.919-06:002013-10-22T21:30:13.919-06:00Thanks Ruth. I have used that piece so often, a f...Thanks Ruth. I have used that piece so often, a favorite. Glad you like it, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72447336583601770872013-10-22T21:27:36.590-06:002013-10-22T21:27:36.590-06:00I love Gary Paulsen. What a fabulous quote you sha...I love Gary Paulsen. What a fabulous quote you shared!<br />RuthRuth Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691244229499772525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40798337792067252552013-10-22T20:33:01.829-06:002013-10-22T20:33:01.829-06:00I have not read Hatchet in years, but remember its...I have not read Hatchet in years, but remember its power well. Your way of having the kids dig into the deeper meanings and understands, Linda, reminds me of Dorothy Barnhouse and Vicki Vinton's What Readers Really Do. When I would try book groups in gr. 5 often some groups would do ok, but then there were a couple of groups that could not support the conversation. I think that Dorothy and Vicki show how you can do this with them and then let them off on their own with the teacher letting the kids keep talking and thinking. Today the teacher I subbed for had the kids begin the group by "saying something" about the chapter. Very interesting and open way to bring their ideas to the fore. But probably could have gone further. Thanks for sharing your classroom experiences, Linda. Always eye-opening! I should re-read Hatchet, but have so many on my list.....isn't it a good thing, though, to want to keep reading day in and out?<br />Janet F.skanny17https://www.blogger.com/profile/07488350213473016250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86781158697973975822013-10-22T20:28:52.131-06:002013-10-22T20:28:52.131-06:00I do hope so, Mary Helen. I believe books are so ...I do hope so, Mary Helen. I believe books are so important in our lives, and want the students to realize that too. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22477511295391946492013-10-22T20:28:07.787-06:002013-10-22T20:28:07.787-06:00Thanks Maureen. They do need to know that books a...Thanks Maureen. They do need to know that books are both enjoyable and can be meaningful in their lives, discussing today & the future, too. It has been a pleasure working with these students!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-103236935089348802013-10-22T20:26:13.224-06:002013-10-22T20:26:13.224-06:00So happy to hear from you that your class loves th...So happy to hear from you that your class loves this book too. I really believe it can be a life-changing book, that hopefully will lead to using this same idea in books they read alone. Thanks Margaret.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21580537021024624902013-10-22T19:33:01.033-06:002013-10-22T19:33:01.033-06:00What a powerful way to use the book. So often the ...What a powerful way to use the book. So often the kids connect on a surface level. You are helping them dig deeper into a book that will enrich their lives and their reading. MaryHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493683144411995592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58823929786538431902013-10-22T18:16:29.053-06:002013-10-22T18:16:29.053-06:00I love that you "asked them to imagine how th...I love that you "asked them to imagine how the traits, if they believed they had them, could apply to their own lives." I bet this reflective sharing sticks with the students a long time - so incredibly meaningful!! Thanks for sharing.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404917167112072640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57439377388685378922013-10-22T18:12:19.548-06:002013-10-22T18:12:19.548-06:00Linda, I commented earlier, but I am struggling wi...Linda, I commented earlier, but I am struggling with a new computer and it didn't post. Hatchet is a favorite in my class. I haven't thought to relate the character traits as you did. I think I need to have my students look closer and make deeper connections as you are doing. I, too, go where they direct, but I think we can do some steering in the right direction. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58977294779858924172013-10-22T17:53:50.491-06:002013-10-22T17:53:50.491-06:00I love that book, too, Leigh Anne, and it, in a di...I love that book, too, Leigh Anne, and it, in a different way, brings out those conversations I agree. I've only read it with a group once, but it was a good one! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11220388955401926222013-10-22T17:41:10.591-06:002013-10-22T17:41:10.591-06:00I love it when conversations about come about and ...I love it when conversations about come about and take their own path. One of the books I read which always leads to great talk is Bridge to Terabithia. So many timeless connections and themes even though the story takes such a long time ago. Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22355547394454016872013-10-22T15:36:22.871-06:002013-10-22T15:36:22.871-06:00I don't know, Bonnie. I just know that I lead...I don't know, Bonnie. I just know that I lead a little, but also follow those paths where students go, too. It is a jumble of decisions. Teachers do know a lot about books, and so often we struggle in the waiting for the "right" time to teach all those things. It connects to my best advice, to bite my lips & keep still, talk less, listen more.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29941254092069932862013-10-22T15:19:03.366-06:002013-10-22T15:19:03.366-06:00Wonderful that you can share your deep book conver...Wonderful that you can share your deep book conversations with us. I'm wondering it those conversations happen in classrooms where teachers teach with a script in a module of materials that are not selected by the teacher. BKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973593425566621090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13187307482839446072013-10-22T12:49:48.703-06:002013-10-22T12:49:48.703-06:00Amanda, thank you, for the interesting response &a...Amanda, thank you, for the interesting response & the follow-up with Notice and Note-I'll try!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18580153310270217492013-10-22T11:29:14.488-06:002013-10-22T11:29:14.488-06:00One of my favorite aspects of being a 6th-8th grad...One of my favorite aspects of being a 6th-8th grade teacher was the conversations revolving around books. I especially loved book clubs, focusing on deep conversations about the books. I noticed your comment on Ruth's blog yesterday that you have Notice and Note but haven't gotten to it yet. I think that you will really enjoy the thinking behind their ideas. Last year when we used their ideas at my school, we were pleased with the results and the impact they had on conversations (although, as can be expected, some students needed more scaffolding than others).Amanda Villagómezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02119297811490732509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58290967475073913492013-10-22T10:55:48.066-06:002013-10-22T10:55:48.066-06:00Yes, for sure. I value books very much for what t...Yes, for sure. I value books very much for what they can 'teach' me about myself & my life. And I want students to think that about books too! Thanks, Dana!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39094299814861556902013-10-22T10:53:18.054-06:002013-10-22T10:53:18.054-06:00You're right, I've found they are eager to...You're right, I've found they are eager to speak of "real" things connected to their lives, Tara. It's always a pleasure to teach the groups! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9806938692341605302013-10-22T10:42:30.310-06:002013-10-22T10:42:30.310-06:00Such thoughtful planning and teaching on your part...Such thoughtful planning and teaching on your part! Isn't this exactly the type of work we do as readers when we "read for pleasure"? I know I do. This is what books stick with us forever.Dana Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074459005471978793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4978021341687016362013-10-22T09:46:19.443-06:002013-10-22T09:46:19.443-06:00I think our students are really hungry for this ty...I think our students are really hungry for this type of discussion, Linda - they want to see these literary connections mirrored in real life, and they want to wonder aloud about the themes and characters they read about. It's such valuable wotrk, isn't it - and the rewards are rich conversations and lasting insights. Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11345113038888914632013-10-22T07:19:05.330-06:002013-10-22T07:19:05.330-06:00Thanks Katherine. Book love is what much of it is...Thanks Katherine. Book love is what much of it is about, isn't it?Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com