tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51796452515915378062024-03-13T09:48:03.293-07:00Reading Rocks!Mr. Hanna/Ryan/@rantryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354633897457864920noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179645251591537806.post-27287307049944933612015-06-29T11:00:00.002-07:002015-06-29T11:00:36.880-07:00It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 6/30/15<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px; text-align: center;">
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Mr. Hanna/Ryan/@rantryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354633897457864920noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179645251591537806.post-21766586021355963732015-06-22T17:40:00.000-07:002015-06-23T05:19:46.525-07:00It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 6/22/15<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I read some great books this past week, but not as many as I wanted. I chalk that up to reading two longer YA novels that I savored :) Sometimes you just want to "stay" with a book, ya know? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My screenshot of the books I read this past week is below. I am looking forward to sharing all three of the picture books I read with my class next year: <u>Arnie the Doughnut</u>, <u>Julia's House for Lost Creatures</u>, and <u>Bulldozer's Big Day</u>. Heart and humor - the perfect combo!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I teach sixth graders, so <u>Noggin</u> and <u>100 Sideways Miles</u> are not books they can read <i>yet</i>...but, I am comforted to know that my students have such wonderful books awaiting them as they mature as readers. YA is where it is AT, and I wish these books existed when I was a younger reader. I probably would've loved reading more than I did if that had been the case.</span></div>
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Mr. Hanna/Ryan/@rantryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354633897457864920noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179645251591537806.post-72475790847674347022015-06-15T13:43:00.001-07:002015-06-15T13:51:33.873-07:00It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 6/15/15<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I read some great books this past week! I borrowed an idea from Katherine Sokolowski (@katsok) and just took a screen capture of my Goodreads page. Thanks for the idea!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every book I read this week was enjoyable. I especially look forward to sharing <u>Where Are My Books?</u> and <u>I Wish You More</u> with my students in the fall. Of course, <u>Babymouse</u> is a hit in my classroom already and the newest book in the series, about Babymouse becoming a babysitter, is a hoot. There are so many small details in the <u>Babymouse</u> books that truly are gifts to readers. I also LOVED the gentle nod to <u>Comics Squad: Recess!</u> (Babymouse is reading that early in the book.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I really enjoyed <u>Stella Brings the Family</u>, but I felt that it missed a big opportunity at the end. A boy is Stella's class becomes worried about the upcoming Father's Day celebration because he has two moms and doesn't have a dad to invite. The whole message of the book is that family is bigger than just your parents' gender and extends to your larger family. I would've liked to see a different ending to the book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am so happy I met Grandma Dowdel this summer. Thanks to my friend, Tammy, who recommended the series to me. She did not like <u>A Year Down Yonder</u> as much as <u>A Long Way from Chicago</u>, but I did. I may have liked <u>A Year Down Yonder</u> more, in fact. I felt that I got a deeper understanding of Grandma through the eyes of Mary Alice. There were less laugh-out-loud moments for me, however.</span></div>
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Mr. Hanna/Ryan/@rantryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354633897457864920noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179645251591537806.post-26077688521457984352014-12-16T17:07:00.005-08:002014-12-16T17:07:49.467-08:00A Hopeful Moment Positive experience in class today: While reading Wayside School is Falling Down by Louis Sachar (one of the best read-aloud series EVER btw), a student shared aloud her prediction that at the end of the chapter, Miss Mush's nasty potato salad would make two best friends - both boys - kiss. In a previous chapter, Miss Mush's "mushroom surprise" made a student kiss his teacher, Mrs. Jewls. Her prediction was rooted in the text and made logical sense to her - and the class. Not one fellow classmate made eww sounds, seemed offended, or said, "Gross!" They took her prediction as entirely plausible and treated it like every other prediction that was shared. I loved this moment. While some adults - religiously conservative and the like - continue to fervently hold on to their homophobia and prejudice against GLBTQ people, our youth seems much more matured on the subject. It's kind of like they're saying, "And? What's the big deal?" They see gay and lesbian families in their neighborhood, and have GLBTQ relatives, friends, and community members. A few years ago, a student comment such as this would've been received much more negatively. I was proud of my students today and proud of how far we've come. Of course, there are many miles left to travel. But authors like Jo Knowles (See You at Harry's) and Tim Federle (Better Nate Than Ever and Five, Six, Seven, Nate!) - amongst many others - are helping our kids learn to respect and appreciate diversity through reading. For that, I'm grateful. #WeNeedDiverseBooksMr. Hanna/Ryan/@rantryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354633897457864920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179645251591537806.post-23754311095771738262014-08-04T15:24:00.002-07:002014-08-04T15:24:55.422-07:00It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/4/14<div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-4224087812858862645" itemprop="description articleBody" style="position: relative; width: 758px;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>Paperboy</u> became a heart print book when I finished reading it this past week. Rarely does a book touch me to the point where I care so deeply about the characters that it causes me to cry. This book did it. About halfway through the book, I realized I was so connected with the characters. I could not put it down at that point and finished it, even though I savored the last few chapters. This is one of the books that you simply do not want to end. Vince Vawter, Newbery Honor Winner, shared the inspiration for this book below. It is clear this story means so much to him. I encourage all to read it and I will be singing its praises all school year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I enjoyed this graphic novel, which took an important historical figure and threw her into space through a time-warp. It had funny moments, some interesting information about Ancient Egyptians, and an action-packed plot. The end of the book leaves you on a bit of a cliffhanger. I will be ready to read the next one. Fans of the <u>Astronaut Academy</u> series would also enjoy this one. I have no doubt that my students will like to read this book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are times when you read a book and you say, "I HAVE to read this book aloud to my class!" I had that moment when I read <u>My Teacher is a Monster</u> by Peter Brown. It is simply just hilarious and the illustrations throughout the book morph beautifully before your eyes. I think we have all felt this way about teachers we have had - and I am sure some of my students have felt that way about me. I hope not too often, though! This book reminds us of the importance of not judging someone too quickly. Teachers, and students, are humans and there is more to connect us than what we may think. I will read this book the first day of school, August 19th, 2014. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thanks to my friend Stacy, <a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/mytweendom" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">@</span></span><span class="u-linkComplex-target" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;">mytweendom</span></a>, <span style="line-height: 1.4;">who paid the kindness forward by mailing me the ARC of this book, I was finally able to read <u>El Deafo</u>. I was not disappointed! Cece Bell, </span><a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/CeceBellBooks" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">@</span></span><span class="u-linkComplex-target" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;">CeceBellBooks</span></a>,<span style="line-height: 1.4;"> has written an amazing, heartfelt story based about her experiences as a child with hearing loss. This book moved me. This book has a fresh perspective and I could not stop reading once I started! When the book comes out officially in September, my classroom will have several copies and I doubt they will ever stay long on the shelf.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;">I wish this book has been around a few years back. I had a student (one of my all-time favorites) who had a hearing impairment. I think this book would have helped him through some difficult times. I just e-mailed his mom to tell her about <u>El Deafo</u> and suggested her family read it. I hope they do.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(4 out of 5 stars) </span></div>
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Mr. Hanna/Ryan/@rantryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354633897457864920noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179645251591537806.post-18081305277643700662014-07-21T12:19:00.000-07:002014-07-21T12:19:12.536-07:00It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/21/14<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.790000915527344px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think we all had imaginary friends as kids. I know I did, especially being an only child. Beekle is just too impatient to wait to be chosen as a friend by a child, so he sets out on a journey to find his friend. Beekle is a special character, one who did not just sit around and wait. This is a cute book and the ending was wonderful. I will let you experience it for yourself :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's been two weeks since I wrote an IMWAYR post. Sorry ;( I was not able to do one while I was at #nerdcampmi - too much learning and fun was going on! I followed the tradition of checking out a book stack of 10 books which were picture books or graphic novels. It was a fun two weeks of reading! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">This book was a true delight - one of my favorite picture books of the year so far! Gaston feels as if he may not fit into his family upon visiting a local dog park one day. But, Gaston realizes that what may look right doesn't always <i>feel</i> right. The art in this book is beautiful and the story is truly heartwarming. Read it soon!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This graphic novel has been a hit in my classroom for several years and for some reason I had not yet read it. Now I see why my kids love it. Jellaby, a very strange creature, changes a little girl's life (Portia) by appearing one night outside her window. Jellaby may also hold some clues to Portia's past. The book is such fun, especially when the three main characters go looking for a secret door and are chased by a creepy man. Jellaby ended with a cliffhanger, and I cannot wait to read the next one! (It's currently packed in my classroom, but come August I will dig it out!)</span></div>
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Mr. Hanna/Ryan/@rantryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354633897457864920noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179645251591537806.post-44820283389134075682014-07-14T12:20:00.001-07:002014-07-14T16:13:13.451-07:00The Great Eight About #nErDcampMI 2014<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last week, </span><span class="screen-name" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #66757f; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><a class="pretty-link js-nav" data-send-impression-cookie="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/nErDcampMI" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #3b88c3; text-decoration: none;">@nErDcampMI</a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">took place in Parma, Michigan. It was the best professional development of the summer (just like last year's was). The conference was full of hanging out with great friends, learning about great books, and attending interesting sessions. Thanks to all of the organizers, planners, and supporters! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I could write an entire day's worth of take-aways from the conference, but instead I will highlight my "great eight" from the conference (in no particular order).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you have not been able to attend <span class="screen-name">nErDcampMI yet, do not miss out on next year's event. It is truly a remarkable time!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span class="screen-name"><span style="color: red;"><b>8.</b></span> Tony Keefer's (</span><span style="color: black;"><a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/TonyKeefer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">TonyKeefer</span></a><span style="line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">)</span></span></span><span style="color: #8899a6; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow SSm', sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px; line-height: 15.555556297302246px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">session about technology in a reading workshop classroom was not to be missed and posed the question, "Is the juice worth the squeeze?" This question was in regards to using technology with your students. His point was that teachers sometimes go through a lot of hassle to use technology and he wonders is it always as valuable as we think it is? According to Tony, authenticity with technology is important and I walked away realizing that I have used technology "just to use it" before. I see now that I should only be using technology to engage students in extending and reflecting on their reading. I also loved Tony's comments about how reading time each day in class - from day one until the end of the year - is a non-negotiable. <i><b><span style="color: red;">I agree!!!</span></b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red;"><b>7.</b></span> The technology tool smackdown between Stacey Schuh (</span></span><a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/sschuhtech" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); font-family: 'Gotham Narrow SSm', sans-serif, Arial; line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">sschuhtech</span></a><span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow SSm', sans-serif, Arial; line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">)</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"> and Brad Wilson (</span></span><a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/dreambition" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">dreambition</span></span></a><span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow SSm', sans-serif, Arial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px; line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">) </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">was awesome! I learned about so many writing technology tools in a head-spinning amount of time. I highly suggest you check out the following writing tech. tools: Narrable, Storybird, Padlet, Animoto, and my favorite, LittleBirdTales. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">Check out these adorable LittleBirdTales videos: <a href="http://littlebirdtales.com/tales/view/story_id/391139" target="_blank">Max's Tale</a> and <a href="http://www.littlebirdtales.com/tales/view/story_id/160243" target="_blank">Lucia's Tale</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brad Wilson is the creator of <a class="tweet-url twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/WriteAboutThis" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">@WriteAboutThis</a> and <a class="tweet-url twitter-atreply pretty-link" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/TellAboutThis" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">@TellAboutThis</a>. He is also c<span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; line-height: 20px;">o-founder</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">of <span class="invisible" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 0; text-decoration: none; text-rendering: auto;">http://</span><span class="js-display-url" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">writeabout.com</span><span class="tco-ellipsis" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 14.44444465637207px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;"><span class="invisible" style="font-size: 0px; line-height: 0; text-rendering: auto;"> </span></span>. Check these out, too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><b>6.</b></span> Running in the inaugural Nerd 5K was a fun, albeit painful, experience. I had not run a distance that long since my half-marathon two years ago. Whew! Luckily, I had the encouragement of my buddy, Sherry Gick (<a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/LibraryFanatic" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">LibraryFanatic</span></a><span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">) to help me along</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. This race could have probably been considered a Tough Mudder. It was extremely</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> humid and the sun was ablaze - but I did it! Luckily</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> for me, not many men under 35 ran the race, so by miracle of miracles, I won third place. I got a rad Nerd 5K cup for my sweaty efforts :-) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">5. </span>The swag bags ROCKED! I scored copies of Kate Messner's <u>Manhunt</u>, Linda Urban's <u>Hound Dog True</u>, Jude Watson's <u>Loot</u>, and many, many more. Getting a copy of <u>The Great Greene Heist</u> by Varian Johnson for sharing a take-away from the conference at the end was also sweet! The work that Colby, Alaina, Suzanne, and so many others put into this event is amazing. And did I mention #nerdcampmi is totally FREE?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><b>4. </b></span>Meeting Mr. Schu (<span style="color: black;"><a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/MrSchuReads" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">@</span></span><span class="u-linkComplex-target" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;">MrSchuReads</span></a>)</span> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">was a highlight of the trip. He has been a hero of mine for many years, and I really enjoyed the time we got to spend talking about books and life in general. I am glad now I can call him a friend. I also want to say I was glad to meet these previously online-only friends - Kurt, Jason, Ann, Lesley, Meagan, Mary Jo, Tricia, and more. And hanging out with my friend Kathy was a pleasure. I am her job now. I was also super excited to meet authors Jess Keating (<u>How to Outrun a Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied</u>), Liesel Shurtliff (<u>Rump</u> and the upcoming <u>Jack</u>), and Ruth McNally Barshaw (the <u>Ellie McDoodle</u> series).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><b>3.</b></span> Attending Katherine (<a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/katsok" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">@</span></span><span class="u-linkComplex-target" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;">katsok</span></a>) and Donalyn (<a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/donalynbooks" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">@</span></span><span class="u-linkComplex-target" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;">donalynbooks</span></a>) session on the Best 2014 books (so far) was great. I had my Goodreads page open and added books to my "want to read list" at breakneck speed. There is nothing better than sharing good books in an auditorium full of other book lovers, is there? Check out the Padlet created by Katie Muhtaris (<span class="screen-name" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 18px;"><a class="pretty-link js-nav" data-send-impression-cookie="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/literacyspark" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-decoration: none;">@literacyspark</a>) </span>that gives you lowdown on these awesome books: <a href="http://padlet.com/klmuhtaris/nErDcampMI/wish/30458047" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Best Books of the Year</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b style="color: red;">2. </b>Attending </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kristin McIlhagga's (<a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/TeachChildLit" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">@</span><span class="u-linkComplex-target" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none !important;">TeachChildLit</span></a>) session on graphic novels was a helpful experience for many reasons. I never thought that much about the ways in which readers of graphic novels read differently than other readers. They scan the text and comprehend the story much differently than a reader of a text-only book. I walked away with a better understanding that every color, line, and shadow in a graphic novel is intentional and has a meaning behind it. I also loved this session because I got to hear ideas from Matt Faulkner</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, author of the new graphic novel </span><u style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Gaijin: American Prisoner of War</u><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. He had a lot of great theories on why boys may be drawn more to graphic novels than girls. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Check out the book trailer for </span><u style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Gaijin: American Prisoner of War</u><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I started a new tradition this past week. I checked out a book stack, of 10 books, to enjoy. This week they were wordless picture books or picture books. It was a fun week! My favorite of the week was <u>Emily's Blue Period</u> by Cathleen Daly. This is my favorite picture book of 2014. Such a meaningful story. I also really loved <u>Journey</u>, by Aaron Becker - a book I had not read, even though I should have long ago. Special shout to Peter Brown, author of <u>Children Make Terrible Pets</u> and many other great books. He's one talented guy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>Children Make Terrible Pets</u>, by <a href="https://twitter.com/itspeterbrown">@itspeterbrown</a></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Peter Brown writes the most hilarious, wonderful books. I so enjoyed <u>Children Make Terrible Pets</u> and look forward to reading <u>You Will Be My Friend!</u> Who can resist Lucy - a bear with a cute bow in her hair and tutu? </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I read a lot of good books this week - some I should have read a long time ago! How had I never read <u>Hound Dog True</u>, <u>Frindle</u>, or <u>Counting by 7s</u>? There is never a shortage of wonderful books to discover - new and old.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nothing is better than going to The Echo - my favorite brunch spot - and getting my favorite tuna sandwich and reading. <u>Frindle</u> was an enjoyable read. I loved everything about it - the unique plot, the intelligent (yet fun) main character Nick and of course the positive message about teachers and words. Mrs. Granger is one of my new top favorite teacher characters in a book. I have always recommended this book to my students, knowing by word of mouth that is was a winner. But, now I know why. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bonus points for a book that almost makes me want to garden...<i>almost</i>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How did this book not receive a Newbery Award or Newbery Honor? <b><u>I demand a recount!</u> </b>This stands as one of my all-time favorite books and I feel like it became one of my favorites early on - I simply just fell in love with this story. I often think of writing a book with some of the seed ideas I have collected over the years. <u>Hound Dog True</u> makes me feel like I could actually write that book someday. This is a simple story of bravery and friendship, but no less powerful and meaningful than books with more expansive plots. The character of Uncle Potluck is unforgettable. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">While many positive advancements have been made in the acceptance of LGBTQ individuals, books like this are still needed for students who may not be in such a supportive environment, either at school or at home. </span></div>
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Mr. Hanna/Ryan/@rantryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354633897457864920noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179645251591537806.post-25385524209127896932013-07-30T17:00:00.000-07:002014-06-09T09:07:11.706-07:00The Green Earth Book Award<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wasn't able to do my regular It's Monday! What Are You Reading? post because I am out of town, but rest assured - I am reading! I finally finished one of the new "required" books this summer - an addition to our curriculum that must be taught to all fifth-grade students in my district next year. I cringe at the idea of anything being "required", but in the end, the book had more positives than negatives. I can see my kids liking it and it does delve into some pretty cool science content. Check it out if you would like. It is called <u>Night of the Spadefoot Toads</u> by Bill Harley.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Spadefoot toads are awesome. They come out from underneath the ground once a year, during a hard rain. They only appear for a short time to lay/fertilize eggs and back underground they go. They have tiny flesh appendages on their feet, that look like small shovels/spades, which helps them burrow into the ground. Check 'em out!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><u>Night of the Spadefoot Toads</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">was honored with the Green Earth Book Award in 2009. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">I had never heard of this award, but I learned about it at this website: <a href="http://www.natgen.org/green-earth-book-awards/" target="_blank">Green Earth Book Awards</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Pretty cool to know there is a book award to recognize environmentally-minded books. This will be a great way to hook the kids! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have not been blogging for very long. Honestly, I am not sure you can even call this a true blog. (I do try though!) During the school year, I don't seem to have as much time for blogging, but having a place to share my thoughts on teaching and reading has been an exciting experience. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Without this blog, I would not be able to interact with awesome people like Gigi McAllister. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">I have recently been honored by Gigi, author of one of my favorite blogs </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><a href="http://thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Late Bloomer's Book Blog</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">, with a Leibster award nomination. This award is given to new "up and coming" bloggers with less than 200 followers. (I think I might have 5 - ha ha.)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">I really want to thank Gigi for giving me a boost of confidence. She has a great blog so please check it out <a href="http://thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. She shares awesome book recommendations and also talks about her family. I've learned a lot from her and I know you will, too. </span></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><u>Rules for participating in this blog award are as follows</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">1. Link back to the blog that nominated me. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">2. Nominate 5-11 blogs with fewer than 200 followers. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">3. Answer the questions posted for you by your nominator.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">4. Share 11 random facts about yourself. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">5. Create 11 questions for your nominees. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">6. Contact your nominees by commenting on their blog or sending them an email to communicate the nomination.</span></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Gigi, here are my answers to your thought-provoking questions:</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">1. What are some of your hobbies?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Clearly I can't start without mentioning reading. I read...a lot. Twitter has also become quite a hobby - a very useful one! I enjoy working out and running as well and completed my first half marathon last summer. I don't collect anything - unless you count books =)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">2. Use 3 words to describe yourself.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">My three words would be: sensitive, committed, thoughtful</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">3. If you could meet one person, who would it be and why?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">There are so many people that I consider heroes, for various reasons. It's hard to pick just one. If I seriously had to choose, I'd probably choose Betty White. I think she is the funniest lady ever and our naton's last remaining "Golden Girl".</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">4. What is one of your pet peeves? </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Great question, especially for a person who has a ton of pet peeves. My number one pet peeve is anyone who doesn't recycle. I think recycling should be required by law. Having to pay for recycling makes no sense to me. People should have to pay for how much trash they put on the curb each week.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">5. What is the hardest thing about your job?</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">I think teaching is a hard job, but what a wonderful one it is. I can't imagine doing anything else. Of all the aspects of the job, I find grading to be the most difficult. Being an ELA teacher requires a significant amount of grading and I often find myself playing "catch-up" the entire year.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">6. What is the greatest thing about your job?</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">The time I spend reading aloud to my class is the greatest thing about my job.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">7. Do you have a favorite book or series?</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Currently my favorite series is the <u>Lunch Lady</u> graphic novel series by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. My all-time favorite series is probably the <u>Shadow Children</u> series by Margaret Peterson Haddix. My all-time favorite book is <u>Bridge to Terabithia</u> by Katherine Paterson.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">8. Why did you start blogging?</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">I originally started blogging several years ago as a place where students could log on and comment on articles I posted. I found other means of doing that and last summer (after joining Twitter), I began to talk more about my reading on my blog.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">9. If you could travel to anywhere, where would go?</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">My mom and I have always talked about visiting London together. It is the one place in Europe she would like to go and hopefully one day we can.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">10. In the next year, I hope to...</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Professionally, I have three main goals (among many other new changes): I'd like to begin using Evernote, do my first Skype with an author, and want to share/use my blog with my students more. Personally, I would like to move to a bigger city. My dream is to live in New York City someday.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">11. What are you reading right now?</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">I just began reading <u>Living with Jackie Chan</u> by Jo Knowles, who is one of my favorite authors. I requested it on Net Galley and was pleasantly surprised when I was approved. If you haven't read <u>See You at Harry's</u> yet - run to the nearest library and pick it up!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><u>11 Random Facts About Me</u></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">1. I used to be a child model.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">2. My middle name is spelled Mychal.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">3. I met Jeff Kinney after an appearance he did on The Today Show. He signed a receipt that I had in my wallet for my students.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">4. I grew up in one of three Depression-era planned villages, created by FDR's administration. (Greenhills, Ohio)</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">5. I served for two years as a Scholastic Book Clubs Teacher Advisor, helping make book club flyers more appealing and useful to teachers across the country. I received three trips to NYC and other wonderful swag for that role.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">6. I read Post Secret every Sunday morning.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">7. Hearing birds chirp in the morning is one of my favorite sounds.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">8. I hate hot weather and wish it was fall/spring all year long.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">9. I don't cry...or haven't in a looooong time.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">10. I am an only child and enjoy(ed) it immensely.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">11. My cat's name is Dallas.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Here are the 11 questions for my nominees:</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">1. What is one blog you never miss reading?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">2. What kind of music are you into?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">3. What is a book you would recommend that may be new to be many readers?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">4. What accomplishment are you most proud of?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">5. What's the first thing you notice about others?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">6. If someone were to make a movie about your life, who would you envision playing you?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">7. What kinds of vacations do you like?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">8. Favorite candy and why.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">9. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">10. Where's a place you'd like to visit, but haven't yet?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">11. Do you believe in Zodiac signs/horoscopes?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">I'm pleased to nominate the following bloggers for a Leibster Award. Next to their name is a link to their blog. Please check them out - they're awesome =)</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">1. Kristin at <a href="http://buzzfrombecker.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Buzz from Becker</a></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">2. Renee at <a href="http://thoughtfulcorners.com/" target="_blank">Thoughtful Corners</a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">3. Suzanne at <a href="http://suzanneclassroom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Suzanne Classroom</a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">4. Eric at <a href="http://www.yourkidsteacher.com/" target="_blank">Your Kids Teacher</a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">5. Holly at <a href="http://www.hollymueller.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Reading, Teaching, Learning</a></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">It will be great to get to know these bloggers more!</span></span>Mr. Hanna/Ryan/@rantryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354633897457864920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179645251591537806.post-16689782352892305392013-07-22T16:26:00.002-07:002014-06-09T09:45:36.840-07:00An Amulet Movie? YES! Also, our library reminder!<table id="blogTable" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; table-layout: fixed; width: 960px;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">READER ALERT! The Amulet series, written by Kazu Kabuishi, find him on Twitter @boltcity, was probably the most popular read in grades 4-6 last year. Kids couldn't get enough! Can you believe this awesome news? It will be made into a movie eventually! We heard this news directly from the author himself on Twitter, as you can see in this screenshot. READERS REJOICE!</span><br />
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First of all, I never knew such an organization existed! It excites me to know there is a movement out there to spread the good news (and benefits) of graphic novels and comics. </span></div>
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With art by some of my favorite author/artists (especially Raina Telgemeier!!), this publication will be a resource I use this coming year to help the parents of my students understand the learning benefits of graphic novels and comics. </span><br />
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I have sometimes encountered resistance from parents about offering graphic novels and comics as reading material. I often hear, "That isn't a real book" or "It has too many pictures. Are they really reading?" I always explain to them how I have seen reluctant readers begin to love reading because of amazing graphic novels. However, this publication will allow me to further support how graphic novels are not only good for reluctant readers, but any reader (even an advanced reader). Graphic novels help improve critical thinking, sequencing, and memory skills among many other benefits. So much of what our kids read today is a mashup of many types of text structures, formats, etc. Graphic novels help our students navigate the world of modern reading. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Excellent, funny graphic novel. I had been recommending this all year to my students because of a friend's recommendation, but I finally got to enjoy it myself. The plot is crazy, but hey, it's fun! (4 out of 5 stars)</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 1.4;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This book was very cute overall. I felt the writing was very descriptive, especially as Heidi shares her views of the school she is attending and a new bully she encounters. Heidi certainly has a secret alright, but I'll let you read it to find out. A great choice for readers Grades 1-3.</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">My author of the moment is former Cincinnati teacher (and National Teacher of the Year) Sharon M. Draper. She is so talented and her talent really comes across in the second book of The Hazelwood High Trilogy, <u>Forged by Fire</u>. I love how she spins an entirely new story about Gerald, but intricately weaves in important events from the first book, <u>Tears of a Tiger</u>. This is a powerful book that will make you feel lucky for your stable, caring family. I can't wait to read the last book in the series!</span></div>
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