It’s book study MadNesS here in my little neck of the woods! Today is Session 5 of Notice and Note, and I’ve gotta say… this book so far is a lot like reading a college text. It has put me to sleep a few times. Good stuff, but a bit on the dry side. The […]
Accountable Talk in Close Reading (Notice and Note)
Hi friends! We are back with another installment of our summer book study of Notice and Note- Strategies for Close Reading. Today we are working on pages 27-38. (This is where it gets meaty!) It is all about implementing accountable talk strategies during close reading. Question 5- What is the role of talk? This session […]
Close Reading With Wordless Books
Thanks to Deanna for hosting a linky about my most favorite things- BOOKS! Can you do a close reading with a (nearly) wordless book? YES! You CAN! I am a HUGE fan of David Wiesner’s books and was super thrilled when his latest book, Mr. Wuffles! won the Caldecott Medal of Honor this year. His […]
Notice and Note- Book Study Week 1
I am so excited to be a part of several bloggy book studies this summer. It really motivates me to keep learning and growing as a professional. Thanks to Melissa at Dilly Dabbles for organizing this great study. I have had Notice and Note for almost a year (yikes!) and this is just the motivation […]