tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post2885153333298367448..comments2024-03-26T01:02:21.823-04:00Comments on All About Comprehension: Susan...B...Neuman—Three Words to Get Us Back on the Road to Successful Reading (Ask Sharon...an Advice Column for Teachers)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-5116133072944416832011-02-27T06:58:52.778-05:002011-02-27T06:58:52.778-05:00hey katy, thank you for sharing. i loved reading w...hey katy, thank you for sharing. i loved reading what you had to say—from ballet to sea turtles. your comment about studying sea turtles in depth to both learn about them and then apply the information and skills they've acquired to other areas of interest is a point well taken and so very important. and in addition i think we can instill a similar love of content area topics by giving kids Sharon Taberskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851926241599251711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-4339340264646223392011-02-26T21:25:05.374-05:002011-02-26T21:25:05.374-05:00Dear Sharon,
Firstly, this blog is jam packed wit...Dear Sharon,<br /><br />Firstly, this blog is jam packed with so much good stuff. I am really enjoying reading and learning and being inspired by your writing...and sharing the link with fellow teachers who I know will soon be doing the same.<br /><br />Secondly, in response to Susan Neuman's article, it reminds me of the quote you once shared in a PD at PS 197:<br /><br /> “When it comes toUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567778052354037367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-7510196856641476172011-02-23T21:32:24.396-05:002011-02-23T21:32:24.396-05:00linda, it's so sad to hear what's happenin...linda, it's so sad to hear what's happening in your district. and you're so right about engagement and motivation, not words read correctly per minute, as being key to developing readers who not only can read but choose to read when they don't have to. hang in there, doing what you know is best for kids.Sharon Taberskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851926241599251711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-42054326840185616082011-02-23T06:11:27.877-05:002011-02-23T06:11:27.877-05:00big hugs back to you too laura. (will i see you at...big hugs back to you too laura. (will i see you at ira in orlando?)Sharon Taberskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851926241599251711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-89652748094353311562011-02-22T21:18:54.892-05:002011-02-22T21:18:54.892-05:00Coincidentally, I received an email today with a l...Coincidentally, I received an email today with a link to another TED speaker who might interest you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlvKWEvKSi8<br />Mr. Meyer's message, while centered around math education, also I think, speaks about the importance of building background knowledge in support of comprehension, as Susan Neuman notes. <br />Although my district has supported the philosophy ofLinda Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556399171213366793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-35563136921192878202011-02-22T20:05:54.984-05:002011-02-22T20:05:54.984-05:00Thank you so much, Sharon. As always, your words ...Thank you so much, Sharon. As always, your words and thoughts deepen my own and light my way! <br /><br />Big hugs...Laura Lynn Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105412258346062373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-10727090804501497972011-02-22T18:42:21.218-05:002011-02-22T18:42:21.218-05:00i'm so glad you tweeted the post. it's an ...i'm so glad you tweeted the post. it's an important message for sure. thank you. thank you.<br /><br />(as for tweeting, i know nothing about it except that i tried it once for half a day and gave it up. it didn't make sense to me. perhaps i should try again.)Sharon Taberskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851926241599251711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-63527458507757260852011-02-22T18:25:43.916-05:002011-02-22T18:25:43.916-05:00just wanted you to know that I Tweeted your post a...just wanted you to know that I Tweeted your post and used the hashtags #edchat and #elemchat and it was an "@ mention" on The # elemchat Daily! I sincerely hope this helps to get the message out. Here is the link: http://paper.li/tag/elemchatLiteracygurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227642921722658269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-52859409248488998152011-02-22T08:29:31.383-05:002011-02-22T08:29:31.383-05:00...can't tell you how thrilling it is to hear ......can't tell you how thrilling it is to hear that this blog is impacting teachers' lives. you've made my day.Sharon Taberskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851926241599251711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-74288366899317784362011-02-21T23:30:17.144-05:002011-02-21T23:30:17.144-05:00Your blog is awesome! I appreciate the book lists ...Your blog is awesome! I appreciate the book lists and also this article. Reading this article has helped to strengthen my resolve and commitment to comprehension instruction.Literacygurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227642921722658269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-15447998383434010342011-02-21T15:24:10.615-05:002011-02-21T15:24:10.615-05:00so glad you enjoyed the article. there's so mu...so glad you enjoyed the article. there's so much there that we all need to consider. these early years are too important and foundational to waste. and of course, thanks for your kind words about my book and podcast.Sharon Taberskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851926241599251711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161166782894835694.post-28188596458682648372011-02-21T11:15:30.505-05:002011-02-21T11:15:30.505-05:00Great article - and perfect "companion" ...Great article - and perfect "companion" to several of your posts such as "Don't Assume Too Much." Comprehension is key and our instruction in this area must be mindful. Your newest book & podcast for Choice Literacy are thought-provoking. In adding to my nonfiction material, I kept your ideas of background knowledge and accessibility in the forefront of my mind. (I'mary b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07180492661054947316noreply@blogger.com