What a great read. The descriptive language and combination of mystery, magic, and malice immediately had me hooked. My 6th grade daughter also – (I must run out and get another copy of the book, as she has confiscated it – with my blessing – for her independent read)
I love it when I find an author and great series that I can enjoy for a bit -
I have enjoyed being immersed in everything Pirate for the last few weeks – -I have learned so much about using instructional level trade books to create student inquiry based social studies and language arts experience that will allow the students to build their content knowledge using technology, language arts, visual arts, performance arts as they explore their “want to knows” about a subject.
I am thankful that I can apply so much of the skills learned in this unit – to my Causes of the American Revolution unit – we have covered so much with Internet Workshops, Instructional level trade books, twin-text of fiction and non-fiction, Literature Circles – journal writing and shared reading – -I want to be able to use this when I am out there – -I think the only way to get comfortable with it all is to use it — I think I will start on a much smaller scale and proceed slowly…..can’t wait though!
October 22, 2009 at 2:17 am |
Lisa, your words, like your voice, are always so soothing. You say everything I want to, but in a much more witty and interesting way than I could ever manage. I only hope that one day I can learn to be half as articulate and thoughtful as you are!
BTW- You always have the BEST compliments! I’m in awe of you in Science! You listen thoroughly and compliment honestly and heartily. I just wanted you to know that we notice your sincere effort and always appreciate it. Wow, you rock (not very eloquent, but accurate!)!