Sunday, December 29, 2019

Am I Helping or Hindering Students?

                 We read to understand the world.
                     Global Read Aloud @ Parkside!
                                             #GRA19



                     I've decided to keep track of my 
       reading habits, on behalf of my students. 

  
I ask kids to read books & explore.            Books readily available?
Is there"reading time?"
Promoting only my kind of literature?
Do pupils make personal choices?                  
Am I a "book snob?"
Am I reading various genres?
Is my instruction engaging & fun?
Is "reading" seen as valuable?


                            This book helped me modify,
                    change, and improve my eating habits.


                      This book helped me gather ideas to
               improve my interaction with student readers.
Thank you Donalyn Miller and Coby Sharp for the kickstart! 


              This book helped "feed" my curiosity about
                            Queen Elizabeth the Second.


Sharing short stories from this book with my students has been
great.  I bought it this fall @ the gift shop located in our
  
George Rogers Clark Memorial National Park
 in Vincennes, Indiana where I live.



                      Christmas gift from "The husband,"
                 who realizes I like....no, I love biographies.


                            When biographies and history
                    are intertwined, I'm beyond excited!
                   "The husband" chooses excellent books for gifts.


Excellent stories included here that I can share with my students, or anyone.  I'm fascinated with Abraham Lincoln.


An interesting and provocative look at Mr. Donald
Trump, prior to his election as the 45th president
of The United States of America.

Just finished Cornelius Minor's book, after purchasing it
@ the 2019 IRC Fall Conference.  Met him and his infectious
personality and message was delightful.  #MakesMeThink
His contribution to my learning will make me a better human.

Going to develop my skill in communicating with ASL
 and teach basic skills to students.  My beloved
husband Jerry is going deaf, so we're both learning 
American Sign Language.  #OngoingReadingAndStudy



During the winter break I've been reading the
poetry of Indiana native James Whitcomb Riley.
It was in the "Little Free Library" a block from our home.
I am memorized by the beauty of his works.


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