tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.comments2024-03-22T06:31:19.600-04:00Teach with Picture BooksKeith Schochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comBlogger441125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-25090922345354245752017-03-16T11:10:47.979-04:002017-03-16T11:10:47.979-04:00Thanks, Sandy, for the comment! Will's Words i...Thanks, Sandy, for the comment! Will's Words is a treasure, and I want teachers to see that sharing Shakespeare with children doesn't need to be a daunting task. <br /><br />Plenty more ideas and books to post; finding time is somewhat difficult!Keith Schochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-37146942996754928462017-03-16T10:09:29.833-04:002017-03-16T10:09:29.833-04:00Love WILL'S WORDS, one go my favorites while c...Love WILL'S WORDS, one go my favorites while considering nonfiction books as a first round CYBILS panelist this year. Your related titles, suggested activities, and links are all valuable tools for exploring and extending the invitation this book presents to get to know more about Shakespeare. It's great to have you posting again. Sandy Brehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073122273951186418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-74180029832272882512017-02-13T20:13:38.740-05:002017-02-13T20:13:38.740-05:00So thoughtful on so many levels. Kudos. So thoughtful on so many levels. Kudos. Katie Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786590853642906551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-52455182207222717072016-12-04T12:50:00.890-05:002016-12-04T12:50:00.890-05:00Hi Keith -
Sounds like your students could become...Hi Keith -<br /><br />Sounds like your students could become excellent at Scrabble as well!<br /><br />Great work!Collective Nouns Listhttp://www.collectivenounslist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-55603913708830410242016-10-27T10:58:21.506-04:002016-10-27T10:58:21.506-04:00While I don't believe that every class needs t...While I don't believe that every class needs to be "fun," I <i>have</i> discovered with middle schoolers that any activity which can be turned into a game increases motivation and enthusiasm, as well as positive word of mouth for the students in my later classes. Subs especially love the turn-taking tokens and penalties for talking, since they help the game to move quicker and with less behavioral interventions.<br /><br />Thanks for reaching out!Keith Schochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-43039408388779553282016-10-27T02:20:48.762-04:002016-10-27T02:20:48.762-04:00I was familiar of course with the basic premise of...I was familiar of course with the basic premise of making little words from a big word, but the changes you've made and tension added with extra rules sound excellent, Keith. BookChookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230711251425187241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-55594853635558902162016-10-17T09:12:05.649-04:002016-10-17T09:12:05.649-04:00Thanks for sharing these, Susan! I, too, post-edit...Thanks for sharing these, Susan! I, too, post-edited and included a link above. Can't wait to try some of those out with my class.Keith Schochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-46922621930048283762016-10-17T01:36:21.504-04:002016-10-17T01:36:21.504-04:00You know what they say about great minds, Keith? I...You know what they say about great minds, Keith? I've just published some word game ideas for kids at The Book Chook, and quickly post-edited to add a link to your description of Bug! http://www.thebookchook.com/2016/10/10-fun-word-challenges-for-kids.html BookChookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230711251425187241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-86518670535689492892016-06-14T23:34:07.834-04:002016-06-14T23:34:07.834-04:00How I love your site! Teaching with picture books ...How I love your site! Teaching with picture books - awesome. I just looked through your archives and pulled out MANY titles to request for my 11 year old son and 8 year old daughter. THANK YOU!!<br />Jessica ATKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16919456926567367267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-78117330692076035172015-10-14T23:01:13.833-04:002015-10-14T23:01:13.833-04:00This is such a GREAT idea! I'm surprised I'...This is such a GREAT idea! I'm surprised I'm the first person to comment. Thanks so much for sharing!Christie Wright Wildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656162315858480593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-10873227694276241612014-10-31T23:46:29.171-04:002014-10-31T23:46:29.171-04:00What a splendid article!! I've shared it unde...What a splendid article!! I've shared it under my slides about biography for "un-common core" http://carolsimonlevin.blogspot.com/2014/09/uncommon-core-youth-services-forum-2014.html. I have also shared it with authors who are writing picture book biographies. <br />You mentioned a "next post" but I didn't see one. You haven't posted for a long time, I hope to see your wonderful posts in the future.Carol Simon Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011967636995998634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-3544795937175645392014-03-18T11:25:48.053-04:002014-03-18T11:25:48.053-04:00Thanks, momco3! I love your blog, by the way. Writ...Thanks, momco3! I love your blog, by the way. Writing about family cements those memories forever.<br /><br />Christine, the first illustration is from the Julia Morgan book. I love the confident, smart attitude in that image, and wish it had been chosen for the book's front cover.Keith Schochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-3340980299459398612014-03-18T11:01:35.471-04:002014-03-18T11:01:35.471-04:00Which book is the first illustration from? I coul...Which book is the first illustration from? I couldn't find it in the flow of the post.<br /><br />Thanks for these suggestions, I'm putting them on reserve at the library to read to my kids right now.christinethecurioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282023931644546370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-71759849647633759552014-03-18T10:20:20.582-04:002014-03-18T10:20:20.582-04:00Thanks for these recommendations!Thanks for these recommendations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-2016477518898483542014-02-19T16:31:12.757-05:002014-02-19T16:31:12.757-05:00Never heard of that book, but will be sure to chec...Never heard of that book, but will be sure to check it out. Let us know when your book is ready!Keith Schochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-19474236378003845892014-02-19T13:48:31.903-05:002014-02-19T13:48:31.903-05:00You're welcome. Glad to "meet."
Hav...You're welcome. Glad to "meet."<br /><br />Have you read History Makers: A Questioning Approach to Reading & Writing Biographies by Myra Zarnowski and Danny Miller?<br /><br />I'm in the early stages of researching for a PB biography I plan to write. I dug it out from my teaching stuff and reread it to see if anything was useful for me as an adult writer. It has some good stuff in there. The stuff about the "visible author" was especially interesting to me.Michelle Cusolitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637858838936799501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-48952849478186509362014-02-18T16:19:50.786-05:002014-02-18T16:19:50.786-05:00Michelle, thanks for checking in. I'm not fami...Michelle, thanks for checking in. I'm not familiar with the title you mentioned, but I do love the idea of pairing books for comparison. Always interesting to see different authors' takes on the same subject. Thanks also for sharing the link to your Pinterest resources.Keith Schochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-39677435378060247452014-02-18T16:16:46.028-05:002014-02-18T16:16:46.028-05:00Thanks for the kind words! I dig your site, by the...Thanks for the kind words! I dig your site, by the way.Keith Schochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487459160222497971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-41663169538366322222014-02-18T14:26:47.915-05:002014-02-18T14:26:47.915-05:00Great post. Are you familiar with Leda Schubert...Great post. Are you familiar with Leda Schubert's PB bio Monsieur Marceau? It would be great to pair it with the one you used.<br /><br />In case it's helpful to you and your readers, I maintain a Pinterest board of my favorite Picture Book Bios.<br />http://www.pinterest.com/mcusolito/picture-book-biographies/<br /><br />You'll notice there are some famous people who are represented by multiple bios. Great to read them in pairs, triads, and quads.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing the list of your students favorites.Michelle Cusolitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637858838936799501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-57341416986977683512014-02-18T13:03:43.566-05:002014-02-18T13:03:43.566-05:00What a great post! What a great post! theartofpurohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540540687204124967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-53412631085393830262013-10-21T15:30:55.682-04:002013-10-21T15:30:55.682-04:00Keith, science related clip to how apple pie is ma...Keith, science related clip to how apple pie is made in a factory.<br /><br />http://science.discovery.com/tv-shows/how-its-made#mkcpgn=ytsci1<br /><br />Thanks for the post, I'm thinking of using this book and theme for camp this summer.The Baronhttp://www.starlakeyouthcamp.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-6020052656101169542013-10-21T10:53:57.125-04:002013-10-21T10:53:57.125-04:00An older title but a very strong one is Eve Buntin...An older title but a very strong one is Eve Bunting's Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust. Not only can you tie it to the Holocaust but you can also teach about allegory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-82095947847441720002013-08-18T13:56:22.086-04:002013-08-18T13:56:22.086-04:00thanks!
and love your blog!thanks!<br />and love your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745736954262073286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-25754572808931786722013-06-02T17:17:09.558-04:002013-06-02T17:17:09.558-04:00This is a part of history which is new to me. It ...This is a part of history which is new to me. It is because of brave actions that segregation is mostly history. This was a period of great transition which, for many of us, took place before we were born. It is clear that the situation has improved thanks to sacrifices like these.Mia @Online PhD Schoolshttp://online-phd-uk.co.uk/online-phd-schools/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946109972966431326.post-36863462181485227912013-05-28T03:39:23.476-04:002013-05-28T03:39:23.476-04:00Really such a nice information on video books.Than...Really such a nice information on <a href="http://www.videopak.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">video books</a>.Thank you for posting this info.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208615128322173818noreply@blogger.com