Review where you are in the book. Discuss the main points or themes in the book. If you had to convince one person in our class to read your book, who would it be and why?
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EDUC 338 Week 7 SSR
1.Short summary of your book 2. Ask someone a comprehension question about their book.
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SSR is being added to schools across the nation in Middle and High School. Practices that encourage SSR are list below as a resource for y... -
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Review where you are in the book. Discuss the main points or themes in the book. If you had to convince one person in our class to read yo...
Right now, this chapter is about learning to be okay with silence. The author talks about a teacher he observed once and he was shocked at the amount of wait time he had when asking students questions and the lack of words that he would use. He said that the teacher kept it short and to the point when giving instructions to his class. He also said, "to be good with people you must be comfortable with silence" I really liked this because it is something that is so true. Sometimes it is better to be in silence than have a lot of words with no meaning behind them.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to refer this book to someone I would refer it to anyone who is in the classroom right now and even the ones who are not yet. It has opened my eyes about a lot of things that we sometimes don't see being in the hustle and bustle so often.
With all you've said, I totally agree! It is such a powerful idea to learn to be at ease with silence, particularly in a classroom. It's natural for aspiring teachers to feel as though we must always fill the void, but allowing students to take their time to ponder and react can result in more profound discussions and deeper thinking. The author's emphasis on the significance of providing clear and succinct directions was another thing I appreciated. It serves as a reminder that, occasionally, less is more when it comes to communication and making room for pupils to participate. It makes perfect sense to recommend this book to educators since it pushes us to reconsider our interactions with students in the classroom and provides us with doable strategies for doing better.
DeleteI totally agree! Being okay with silence can make a big difference in the classroom. Giving students that extra time to think leads to better answers. Plus, the idea that silence helps us connect with people is so true. This book seems like a great read for anyone teaching.
DeleteI love the idea of incorporating wait time in the classroom. too often I see teachers repetitively ask the same question back to back to back without giving any sort of wait time. then a student will feel rushed and give a half hearted answer instead of being able to think for a minute and formulate a response.
DeleteI absolutely love the quote "to be good with people you must be comfortable with silence". I think this is such a relevant statement especially in relation with out SSR time, because I for one feel like I need some kind of background noise to feel comfortable. Not pure silence but a sense of silence is basically all I can handle before I start looking for distractions or ways to fill in the silence. I see this in the classroom as well when I observe "Drop Everything and Read" for 20 minutes. Most if not all the students in the class need some type of background noise in order to feel comfortable in the collective silence. Like tapping their foot, clicking a pen, or listening to music in the background. I tend to listen to music or the audio of our e-Text book while I do my homework for example.
Delete-Niki Blair
Twisted Love by Ana Huang. The friendship between Ava and Alex changes from one of friendship to a deeper, more complex bond in chapters 9 through 15 of Twisted Love as they start to face their developing feelings for one another. While Alex finds himself feeling for Ava more than he thought given his icy façade and troubled past, Ava speaks up about her past tragedy. Alex finds it difficult to contain his feelings as their connection grows, and he is keeping a terrible secret that could break their relationship. Ava, meantime, has a sneaking suspicion that Alex is hiding more from the world than he admits, but she doesn't know the whole extent of his ulterior intentions. The suspense builds to a climax when Alex must make a tough choice that could end their relationship and leave things unclear.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it could be interesting. I am still trying to get back into reading for fun, but I just do not have the time for it. I like the book I am reading but it serves a purpose of bringing my mind to ease within the classroom. I would love to be able to just pick up a book and read it without thinking about work!
DeleteIt is very interesting. You never know what is going to happen in the next chapter. I struggle with getting into reading for fun.
DeleteAshley, your book sounds interesting, too. I just mentioned in my post that I am not usually into romance novels, but if I sat down to read one, I think I could enjoy it. I think you would enjoy the book that I am reading, "It Ends With Us." When I picked it up, I was unaware it was a romance novel because, like most of us, we just do not have the time to read for fun these days. I am only 24 pages in, but I am starting to get into it more. I just hope when this class is over I have time to finish the book.
DeleteTonight for SSR I started reading “Quantum Leap” by Barbara Walton based on the TV series. I got this book for free from my school, and I am unsure if I will continue reading after tonight. The first chapter introduces Dr. Sam Beckett, a scientist who creates a time travel experiment called Quantum Leap. Something goes wrong, and Sam gets stuck leaping into other people's lives in the past. He can’t go back to his own time until he fixes something in each person’s life. His friend Al, who appears as a hologram, helps him out along the way. In chapter 2 Sam finds himself in someone else's body for the first time. He’s confused and doesn’t remember much at first. As he gets used to leaping, he realizes he has to solve the person’s problem to move on to the next leap. Al appears to guide him and give him information about who he is and what he needs to do.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a good read! I think it would be interesting to see how he fixes something in each person's life or how he would do things differently than the actual person. I have never heard of this TV series either, I may have to give it a watch!
DeleteI understand why you would not be sure whether to continue reading, even though it seems like an intriguing idea. Although Sam's concept of stepping into other people's lives and having to remedy their problems before leaving is novel, it also feels like it might become monotonous if each chapter is just devoted to improving someone else's life. Though having a holographic guide seems like it may provide some intriguing twists, I do believe it would be nice to explore the dynamic between Sam and Al! Perhaps if you read on, it will become more interesting, particularly if Sam's character or the plot both get further developed. Seeing how things develop after a few more chapters would be worthwhile.
DeleteOMG. I watched this show in the 80s with Scott (somebody) as the lead star and I loved it. I don't think I knew there was a book to go along with it!
DeleteHello everyone,
ReplyDeleteI am currently a little over half way done with my book; Avatar the Last Airbender: The Search. I just got to the point where the main characters have finally met a Spirit that could help them find Zuko's and Azula's mother after all these years apart. Aang, the avatar had to cross over to the Avatar State in order to get this powerful Spirit's attention. While Aang is introducing himself, Zuko and Azula are at it again with another firebending fight. But this time they are at risk of catching the entire valley down with them. Along with new friends they made who have been living in the valley for most of their lives, waiting for this powerful Spirit to bless them with a new face to replace the damaged one they have.
-Niki Blair
It sounds like the narrative is about to get pretty dramatic! It makes reasonable that Zuko and Azula's rivalry would intensify even in the midst of something as significant as finding their mother, given how complex their relationship is. The strain is further increased by Aang's need to enter the Avatar State in order to speak with a strong Spirit; it seems like everything important is occurring at once. Considering that Zuko and Azula are wreaking havoc in the background, I'm interested to see how the Spirit will assist them in their pursuit. Cant wait to hear how it turns out.
DeleteThat sounds like an intense moment in the story! I loved the show, might have to give the books a chance. The dynamics between Aang, Zuko, and Azula always bring a lot of tension, especially during those moments when their past and their powers clash. How are you finding the exploration of the Spirit world so far? Are there any themes or character developments that are standing out to you?
DeleteDon't judge me (haha), but I have never seen or watched any of the Avatar the Last Airbender series. To be honest, I just do not have much time or anything to do for enjoyment these days. I have never been into fantasy-type books. My husband gets mad because he wants me to watch a movie or read a book, but that is just one genre I can not get into, well, that and sci-fi.
DeleteThe book I decided to pick off my shelf today was "The War That Ended Peace" by Margaret MacMillan
ReplyDeletethe whole book is a detailed breakdown about every event that went into how the entirety of Europe went from being at peace to total war. the whole theme is how tense relations were to begin with and how both Germany and Austria felt cornered on the world stage. when Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, war didn't just break out. there was weeks of attempts to de escalate the situation.
I recommend anyone to give this a read who loves learning about history and how wars start. by reading all the details, someone can see similarities in other historical events and compare them.
Ok, you have me hooked. I am going to see if my online library has this.
DeleteNick,
DeleteYour choice of books to have on your shelf, never seem to be out of character. I love how passionate you are about history and uncovering the many layers of truth that come with it. I feel that your passion for the past will influence your students to view history as more than just another genera of reading. You always seem to find readings that dive deeper into what is typically taught or told about events. Specifically the amount of details and how those details are span to fit the point of views that benefit the writer.
-Niki Blair
This book sounds interesting because I remember learning about the assassination of Franz Ferdinand was the catalyst that caused World War I to start. It's interesting to hear that there were weeks spent trying to de-escalate the implications of what happened. A detailed breakdown of the causes for a war has such a large scope that it would stay interesting throughout the book.
DeleteIt definitely does not surprise me that you would be reading some sort of history book. I like hearing about history, but I just can not get into it enough to read about it. You remind me much of my husband because he is a history guy, too. Well, he is a math person, but he has a lot of knowledge about history.
DeleteSo, I am still not very far into my book "It Ends With Us," but it is starting to pick up a little more. To be honest, I was not too sure what kind of book this was when I picked it up. I just heard that there was a movie out over this book that was supposed to be really good. So, when I needed a book to read for this class, I saw this book and went with it.
ReplyDeleteI am usually not really into the romance novel, but this one is starting to grow on me.
So far, we have met the book's main characters: Lily, the daughter of the late well-known public figure from her hometown, and Ryle, a neurosurgeon. They meet on top of the same roof after both have rough days. They are just making small talk until Ryle asks Lily to tell a dark secret to make himself feel better about the hard day he had. He had just watched s small child die from an accident gunshot wound inflicted by his brother. Ryle propositions Lilly for a hookup because he says he never wants to get married or have kids. He would rather have professional success and be successful in his social status. Lily, however, is not about any of that. And that is where I left off in the story tonight.
I too am not into romance novels, but this one sounds interesting. this book seems to be more on the realistic side because it deals with real life emotions. more specifically the situation with the doctor. he is a careerist who sees romance as a distraction, but still has needs so he tries to get those needs met
DeleteI am reading Wild Edibles of Missouri by Jan Phillips. I am doing some research about native Missouri plants that I could plant along my property, sprinkle into my garden, and ultimately have snackables growing in my yard. I found 3 species in the "white-flowering edibles" that I am going to plant next year. The first is Arrowhead (Sagittara, various species), this is a potato like substitute that grows near shallow waters and ponds. Arrowheads flower from May through October, with their harvest date being August through November. The second is Yucca (Yucca Samlliana), which intrigued me because it can grow in many different settings and the author said they were "emergency-food-only". Some habitats include roadsides, railroads, woods, and more. Curiosity is drawing me toward growing Yucca. The third is Smartweed (Polygonum Hydropiper), which can serve as a pepper substitute. Smartweed grows across the state and has a large harvesting window, which ranges from April through November. This plant was advised to only use the leaves fresh, but dry the flowers to have pepper substitute.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of Smartweed but I am intrigued by the name! I have had arrowroot (my grandpa used it as a thickener, and Yucca. We grew mountains of yucca and my grandpa would grind the root for sweetener. I had totally forgotten all about those plants.
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