What is this blog?
Posted by shelburns on August 6, 2008
I am a 3rd grade Reading/Writing/Social Studies teacher in Texas. I have spent the past few weeks searching blogs for ideas on how to make my classroom and teaching even better. I have gotten professional development ideas, books to use with the kids, and inspiration as I have searched. I became inspired by the ladies at Two Writing Teachers to start my own blog so that I can document the goings on in my classroom with reading and writing, over this next year and beyond. I hope that what I add can enlighten other teachers as well as be information to look back on for my students. I am new to blogging, but plan to learn as I go.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
I’m so glattered that we’ve inspired your blog!!! Ruth and I will look forward to watching yours evolve in the months to come.
August 8th, 2008 at 6:40 am
Hi! I am looking forward to reading about your experiences with 3rd graders and writing. It’s helpful to know more about how “older kids” write.
~ Marci McGowan
September 22nd, 2008 at 9:26 am
I read this one recently too. (My review is coming at the end of the month.) I hope the movie does it justice. (Though I’m a bit skeptical to be honest…books-turned-movies rarely match up to my hopes.) But maybe it will bring more readers to the book.
September 23rd, 2008 at 10:27 am
Hi Shelly!
You won the Compassion Friends doll during BBAW. Will you please email me your address so I can forward it on to Abbie? Thanks!
September 24th, 2008 at 3:52 am
Shelly – welcome to the world of book reviewing/blogging! I enjoyed your review of *The Silent Boy* (below). I’ll be checking back back, as I have 10 and 12 yr old readers who might enjoy your YA picks.
I wanted to thank you for mentioning my blog in this post. The “Tuesday Thingers” meme is started by Marie over at http://www.bostonbibliophile.com . Each week she asks some question related to LibraryThing. I enjoy participating because I always learn more about my library (often, better defining my reading tastes), and like to read the perspectives of others.