AnshaKotyk Welcome everyone to tonight's chat, what Teachers
want in Middle grade fiction! #mglitchat -7:00 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf See? I'm even wearing my party hat! #MGLitChat -7:01
PM Apr 4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @AniProf Yes, nice hat! #MGLitChat -7:01 PM Apr
4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk Do we have our teachers online. #mglitchat -7:02
PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf (Silence) #MGLitChat -7:02 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari Hello! teacher here :) My tweet chat is just
moving slowly #mglitchat -7:02 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis Looks like people are late to class tonight. he
he he #mglitchat -7:02 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty Tonight, we're honored to have @jenmaschari
joining us. She is a 7th & 8th grade literacy teacher from Ohio. Welcome,
Jen! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy YAY Teachers! #MGLitChat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ericberlinct Having my book included in any teacher's
curriculum is, like, the highest possible honor. #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th,
2013
KDuBayGillis @jenmaschari Hey! Welcome! Thanks for being
with us tonight!! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanaLEdwards @MrLollis Hi Dan! They want MG teachers'
opinions on #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @jenmaschari Welcome!! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr
4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws I second! RT @JoanneLevy: YAY Teachers!
#MGLitChat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari Hello! Glad to be here! Excited to talk about
the awesomeness that is middle grade. #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina Winter carpool schedule is over and that means
#mglitchat for the first time in forever. I'm ready for class. -7:03 PM Apr
4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @JeanGiardina Yay! Welcome! #mglitchat -7:04
PM Apr 4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @JeanGiardina yay! #mglitchat -7:04 PM Apr 4th,
2013
NatalieLorenzi @KDuBayGillis @jenmaschari Glad to be here,
too. :-) #mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jodyfeldman @ericberlinct Agreed! It is HUGE. The first time
I found out I was on a summer reading list ... ***confetti*** #mglitchat -7:05
PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @jenmaschari Very glad to have you!
#mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari I have also taught 5th grade language arts as
well so I have some experience across the board. #mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr 4th,
2013
KDuBayGillis @NatalieLorenzi So glad you could join us! What
grade do you teach? (I probably know this...) #mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy Any #nerdybookclub teachers want to help out with
#MGLitChat - what teachers want in MG fiction. -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @NatalieLorenzi Welcome! #mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr
4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty RT @JoanneLevy: Any #nerdybookclub teachers
want to help out with #MGLitChat - what teachers want in MG fiction. -7:06 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf True or False? MG readers are more open to different
writing styles than YA? #MGLitChat -7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws topic: #MGLitChat - what teachers want in MG
fiction. -7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanaLEdwards Hello! MG school counselor here. #mglitchat
-7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013
kurtisscaletta RT @ericberlinct: Having my book included in
any teacher's curriculum is, like, the highest possible honor. #mglitchat -7:06
PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @JoanneLevy I can hang for a while. #MGLitChat
-7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @DanaLEdwards Welcome! #mglitchat -7:06 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand yay! I can actually participate in the chat
tonight! so excited to hear what you awesome teachers have to say! #mglitchat
-7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari I would say middle grade readers are really open!
But really it's about matching book with kid and knowing tastes #mglitchat
-7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @JoanneLevy: Any #nerdybookclub teachers
want to help out with #MGLitChat - what teachers want in MG fiction. -7:07 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
ErinDealey RT @lisabrowndraws: topic: #MGLitChat - what
teachers want in MG fiction. -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @KDuBayGillis I teach ESL part-time to 5th
graders and am part-time librarian to grades K-5. #mglitchat -7:07 PM Apr 4th,
2013
JoanneLevy @mselke01 Awesome - hi! Welcome. #MGLitChat -7:07
PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @clairelegrand Glad you could come!
#mglitchat -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mlbrackmartin RT @lisabrowndraws: topic: #MGLitChat - what
teachers want in MG fiction. -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanaLEdwards @jenmaschari I agree. More open. #mglitchat
-7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf @jenmaschari Any trends right now? #MGLitChat -7:08
PM Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @NatalieLorenzi Awesome! #mglitchat -7:08 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz @JoanneLevy Yes, I can follow #MGLitChat for
awhile! -7:08 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @DanaLEdwards @jenmaschari Very good to hear!
#mglitchat -7:08 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen I am an author and a teacher (currently 3rd, but
have taught the range). #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf So, if MG readers are more open, doesn't that make
them harder to target? #MGLitChat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @story_queen Welcome! #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr
4th, 2013
jenmaschari They definitely love action packed (think Genius
Files) and love kind of dark and creepy #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters Phfoot! *throws spitball at @KDuBayGillis, risks
detention* #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 I’m a K-5 gifted specialist. My kids want
sophisticated stories but I need them to have limited violence and romance!
#MGLitChat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @jenmaschari So true! As a librarian, I feel
like I'm "hand-selling" books to kids each day. I'm a matchmaker of
sorts. :-) #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari They loved books like Cavendish Home for Boys
and Girls and A Tale Dark and Grimm #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws How dark can one get? #alwaysmyquestion RT
@jenmaschari: They definitelylove kind of dark and creepy #mglitchat -7:10 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis Sounds like we have a great range of educators
in the chat tonight. Woo-hoo! #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters Not to brag or anything, but BOTH my parents
were teachers. Go teachers!! #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @NatalieLorenzi Absolutely - the
"hand-selling" is so critical for middle graders #mglitchat -7:10 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen What I want in MG books: Stories that touch my
students' hearts--and seeing as every heart is different, I want diverse
choices. #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 @JoanneLevy Hmmm. I'd love more
humor in books...or maybe I'm just reading all the tearjerkers. ;)#mglitchat
-7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating Hey all! Late, but here! :D #mglitchat -7:10 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @JeanGiardina Did you bring a lined, loose-leaf
notebook and #2 pencil? #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @ilanawaters I'm not hostessing tonight, so we
could both be put in detention.... #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanaLEdwards @NatalieLorenzi @jenmaschari I've heard that
from other school librarians- match making. #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013
dianezahler @story_queen Wearing 2 hats at once! #mglitchat
-7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @lisabrowndraws I've found pretty dark! In A
Tale Dark and Grimm, there is a scene where girl cuts off finger :) Kids loved
it #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Spindlers creepy to Graveyard Book
creepy :) #MGLitChat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws Death dark and creepy? RT @lisabrowndraws:
How dark can one get? #alwaysmyquestion RT @jenmaschari: dark and creepy
#mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ericberlinct What do you look for in books you use in the
classroom itself? Is a tie-in to curriculum important? #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr
4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @mselke01 It's funny, b/c lots of my 5th
grade girl students will ask for books w/romance, which means One Kiss, not
more. (1/2) #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @KDuBayGillis I hope it's just like in THE
BREAKFAST CLUB. #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 I keep hearing that
humor is important. (Love that, BTW) #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Love this range.
(And loved both books!) #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 . @NikiOhsBarnes @JoanneLevy My kids eat up the
humorous fantasy #MGLitChat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @jenmaschari It's what I always suspect from
my writing workshops with middle schoolers. #mglitchat #theylovegore -7:12 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @mselke01 (2/2) Books like Flipped and
@yourbuffalo 's Water Balloon are perfect. #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand I'm curious if MG readers prefer standalones
or series. or does it go both ways? #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 Agree with you! #mglitchat -7:12 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @mselke01 Do your kids have any favorite
genres? #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari Realistic fiction is also big - like the book If
Only and Kate Messner's Sugar and Ice #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @AniProf Yes, there is no "typical" mg
reader, imho. #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 . @NatalieLorenzi YES! Romance as in first crushes.
#MGLitChat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina @ilanawaters Lined loose-leaf (on a clipboard,
of course) and THREE sharpened #2s. Shows the teacher that I'm serious.
#mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @clairelegrand I definitely think it goes both
ways but they LOVE series - it's dependable for them #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr
4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws Can we discuss the age/grade range for mg? #mglitchat
-7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @dianezahler Well, maybe it's just that my head
is fat enough for two at a time....:) #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @ericberlinct Yes, but doesn't always mean
content like science, S. Studies. etc.--we need good plot, character
development, too. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013
liamodonnell @ericberlinct as a teacher and an MG author, i
think subtle curriculum tie-ins work best. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand @lisabrowndraws hi Lisa! in my book, The
Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls, there is both death & . . . well, think
Hansel&Gretel #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @jenmaschari Realistic MG fiction was just
heralded at the Bologna Fair, too. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanaLEdwards #mglitchat educators still like subtle lessons
learned -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand @lisabrowndraws I think you can get away with
a lot of darkness in MG. it just depends on how it's handled #mglitchat -7:14
PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf Okay, being married to a retired MS reading teacher,
I've realized there's a big difference between 6th and 8th grades. #MGLitChat
-7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 . @DanyelleLeafty My students prefer fantasy, but
love anything with humor and quirky smart adventurous kids. #MGLitChat -7:14 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @clairelegrand For my students, it's both. If
not a series, they tend to follow the author to other books...#mglitchat -7:14
PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters Yes--teachers, what about humor? RT @JoanneLevy
I'd love more humor in books. #mglitchat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating RT @DanaLEdwards: #mglitchat educators still
like subtle lessons learned #mglitchat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @clairelegrand Both ways. That being said,
series are VERY popular with the elementary end of the spectrum. #mglitchat
-7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @AniProf Absolutely agree with this - even
between 7th and 8th #mglitchat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz @NatalieLorenzi I agree. I look first at story and
plot. I look at the writing, too. @ericberlinct #MGLitChat -7:14 PM Apr 4th,
2013
ericberlinct .@NatalieLorenzi Oh, I agree. Kids will see
through a book that's too teach-y in a flat second, and switch off. #mglitchat
-7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @AniProf Especially if the 6th graders are
still in elementary school. In our district, some schools are K-5, and others
K-6. #mglitchat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @ilanawaters Humor is HUGE! They love Fourth
Stall, Origami Yoda, etc. even books with more subtle humor #mglitchat -7:15 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @mselke01 Thank you! :) #mglitchat -7:15 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 . @lisabrowndraws For me it can be 1st- 6th. I have
adv readers who need appropriate content in their books. Hard for young end.
#MGLitChat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @clairelegrand Oh, I loved your cover art!
Will have to read immediately. #mglitchat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf Ah, but doesn't MG start with 2nd grade? #MGLitChat
-7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @jenmaschari LOVE that they get the subtle humor
too. Kids are so smart. We don't give them enough credit. #mglitchat -7:15 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 @JoanneLevy I think most kids love
humor! I know when I taught 4th grade my students loved @origamiyoda's books!
#mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @Jess_Keating @DanaLEdwards Even more than
"learning a lesson" books, my students & I love books that we
just HAVE to talk about. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 . @ilanawaters @JoanneLevy YES to humor in all
genres. #MGLitChat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty #truth RT @ilanawaters: @jenmaschari LOVE
that they get the subtle humor too. Kids are smart. We don't give them enough
credit. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @mselke01 a HUGE range. Kind of exciting to
think about. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013
hpinski @jenmaschari @AniProf Can you expand on this?
#MGLitChat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013
dianezahler @AniProf Generally I think pubs list them as
3rd-6th. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand @lisabrowndraws thank you! it's all Sarah
Watts's genius @wattsalot #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws For instance? RT @story_queen: Even more than
"lesson" books, my students & I love books that we just HAVE to
talk about. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @mselke01: . @NikiOhsBarnes @JoanneLevy My
kids eat up the humorous fantasy #MGLitChat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @utalaniz @ericberlinct Same 4 me,
Cynthia,esp. books with "layers" that kids can unpeel at own
pace--symbolism metaphor, etc. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @NikiOhsBarnes @JoanneLevy @OrigamiYoda mine do
too! They appreciate all his books. #MGLitChat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand teachers, do you find that MGers are
intimidated by thicker books? or does it not matter if it's engaging enough?
#mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @story_queen Those are my favorite kinds of
books too-both for my own reading, and reading with my kids. #mglitchat -7:17
PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf @dianezahler So MG does NOT equal Middle School?
#MGLitChat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @hpinski In terms of age, sure! 7th graders are
much more likely to read MG - 8th grade definitely moves into YA territory
#mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz @NatalieLorenzi @ericberlinct My students love
clever humor. We're reading aloud from THE HERO's GUIDE TO SAVING YOUR KINGDOM.
#MGLitChat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @lisabrowndraws Well, we got into a huge
discussion about the ethical treatment of animals when we read THE ONE AND ONLY
IVAN. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @AniProf @dianezahler Nope, not at all.
#mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @mselke01: @NikiOhsBarnes @JoanneLevy
@OrigamiYoda mine do too! They appreciate all his books. #MGLitChat -7:18 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
matt_janacone Are we talking about humor in mg lit?
#mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ErinDealey Chiming in here--like THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN
@lisabrowndraws @story_queen #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013
dianezahler @AniProf Absolutely not -- MS is 6-8th grade
usually. #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari I have kids that love love love thick books,
they really like the challenge of length and the immersion it provides
#mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @clairelegrand Many of mine gravitate toward longer
books - last longer. But I have adv rdrs. #MGLitChat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen With the Common Core up and coming, we are being
asked to delve heavily into "theme" with our students #mglitchat
-7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013
liamodonnell @jenmaschari @jenmaschari Exactly - each reader
is different and knowing what they'll like is half the trick. #mglitchat -7:18
PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @matt_janacone Tonight's topic is what MG
readers want, the teacher edition. :) #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @matt_janacone Talking to teachers about what
their students like. #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Can you specify?
*takes notes* #mglitchat And yes, this WILL be part of final grade. ;-) -7:18
PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @story_queen @Jess_Keating @DanaLEdwards
Great discussions @ multidimensional characters we like but who make poor
choices. #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jodyfeldman .@utalaniz How do you choose class read-alouds?
Are they mostly for fun? Or do they supplement curriculum? #mglitchat -7:19 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand @jenmaschari funny how one year (btwn 7th/8th
grades) can make such a huge difference! @hpinski #mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th,
2013
dianezahler @story_queen Oh god, writing theme lessons for
3rd graders is impossible. Kill me now. #mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari Emergent readers can be put off by longer books
because they look intimidating and they haven't built up reading endurance
#mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf OK. MG is marketted to 3rd thru 6th, but in reality
2nd and 7th graders read it as well. #MGLitChat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ericberlinct .@clairelegrand (I'm a homeschool dad.) My
10-yr-old was definitely intimidated by thicker books, but she got over it,
happily. #mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws What are theme lessons? RT @dianezahler:
@story_queen Oh god, writing theme lessons for 3rd graders is impossible. Kill
me now. #mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @clairelegrand This is my first year with 7th/8th
and the difference was really striking to me. #mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen We recently read CHARLOTTE'S WEB and talked
about why this book still captured them, even though it's "old"
#mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws For young end-
adventure with less violence, crushes with less focus on romance. #MGLitChat
-7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf Tonights #MGLitChat topic is what MG readers want,
the teacher edition. #MGLitChat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @utalaniz @NatalieLorenzi @ericberlinct *raises
hand* Can I go back in time and be in your class? #mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th,
2013
clairelegrand @story_queen ooo that's fascinating! what did
they have to say about why they still loved it? #mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th,
2013
lisabrowndraws Question for you teachers… how many of your
kids read via e readers? And what is the demographic of your schools?
#mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes I also feel like there is a "hole"
in terms of transitional books- when students go from early readers to chapter
books. #mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013
dianezahler I write textbook lessons, usually ELA. So,
lessons on how to determine/analyze theme. @lisabrowndraws @story_queen
#mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @jodyfeldman @utalaniz Mostly for fun--to
expose kids to good books they might not be able to read on their own.
#mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Awesome. Totally what
I love to write. :-) Thank you! #mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws Few to nil. Title I school,
75% of kids on free/reduced lunch. #mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @lisabrowndraws I'd say about 10-20 percent read
via e-reader but not solely and they "shop" in my classroom library
#mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @matt_janacone Not exactly. We have teachers
who're explaining what they want in MG. #mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz @jodyfeldman Here's a post I wrote for
#nerdybookclub about that very topic: http://t.co/LQkucDW5hS #MGLitChat -7:21
PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 . @lisabrowndraws ereaders not allowed to come to
school - but many of my 4th and 5th eread at home. Well off district.
#MGLitChat -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @NikiOhsBarnes Definitely agree. #mglitchat
-7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanaLEdwards @clairelegrand @jenmaschari @hpinski Yes! World
of difference btw my 7th and 8th graders maturity and tastes. #mglitchat -7:22
PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @lisabrowndraws I encourage ereading for some of my
major challenge reads - gives access to definitions as needed. #MGLitChat -7:22
PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @NatalieLorenzi I was thinking that e readers
might make the long vs short books moot. But I think few students really have
them #mglitchat -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina @jenmaschari @clairelegrand Does gender play a
role? My daughter moved to YA in 6th but my son hung on to MG longer.
#mglitchat -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013
theakpal @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws #mglitchat Why would an
ereader not be allowed while paper books are? -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013
annenesbet Hi everyone! Glad to be here for this discussion!
Love @story_queen's comment about "no 'typical' mg reader."
#mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jodyfeldman @utalaniz How'd I miss that one? Thanks!
#mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @AniProf My second graders are reading books
considered MG for sure. #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @utalaniz @jodyfeldman Thanks for linking that,
Cynthia! #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @annenesbet Welcome! #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr
4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws @dianezahler @story_queen
Things like overcoming adversity, appreciating differences, etc. #mglitchat
-7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz @jodyfeldman I use my read-alouds to teach
mini-lesson topics for my Reader's Workshop. We use them for discussion, too.
#MGLitChat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 @JoanneLevy
@OrigamiYoda Kids walk into library and ask "Where are the funny
book?" #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ericberlinct I'm curious if teachers use supplementary
material from sites such as Teachers Pay Teachers. I wonder how much of it is
any good. #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
dianezahler @story_queen That is AMAZING. I always assume
those lessons just self-implode. #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @matt_janacone But humor is something we love!
#MGLitChat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating Great link! RT @utalaniz: @jodyfeldman Here's a
post I wrote for #nerdybookclub about that very topic: http://t.co/MXjoi4a5Tj
#MGLitChat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @hpinski I guess I just meant digital vs
paper #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @JeanGiardina Yes, I would say so - a lot of
times boys jump from MG to adult books so I think they stay in MG longer
#mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ericberlinct #mglitchat (My curiosity has not extended to,
you know, actually buying any of the stuff associated with my books.) -7:24 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @JeanGiardina However, with that said, my 8th
grade boys are loving Scorpio Races, Incarceron, anything by Cinda Williams
Chima #mglitchat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz @jodyfeldman You're welcome! Thanks for reading!!
#MGLitChat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @JeanGiardina @jenmaschari @clairelegrand My 5th
son is transitioning to some “cleaner” YA. He wants the sophisticated stories
#MGLitChat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand @jenmaschari agreed. also, I think there's
more "pressure" for girls to hurry up and get to the "sexy"
YA @JeanGiardina #mglitchat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Seriously? Contraband
e-reading? What's next? Black market math problems? #mglitchat -7:24 PM Apr
4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @JuleeMurphy Do you have some funny 'standards'
that most kids will like? #mglitchat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @NatalieLorenzi @dianezahler @story_queen Oh.
YAWN. Gimme creepy and dark every time. #prefersubtlelessons #mglitchat -7:25
PM Apr 4th, 2013
GabrielleSaraP Asking the teachers a question: how would you
feel about printed study materials that "advertise" other books?Would
you use them? #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @clairelegrand It's the friendship between
Wilbur and Charlotte that still rings true.That and the idea of sacrifice and
loyalty. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jodyfeldman @utalaniz Not that it'll change the way I write,
but it's always good to know. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @theakpal @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Our
district had BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy, but no devices in my school.
:-/ #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @theakpal @lisabrowndraws concerns over lost and
damaged home devices. District policy a bit outdated. It’ll change soon I think
#MGLitChat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws @NatalieLorenzi Weird, since
agents/editors/publishers often cite length as an issue. #mglitchat -7:25 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
dianezahler So cool to know that younger mg readers get
that. @NatalieLorenzi: @lisabrowndraws @story_queen #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr
4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @NikiOhsBarnes I encourage Cam Jansen, Magic
Tree House, Time Warp Trio, Henry and Mudge, Nancy Clancy, Ivy and Bean, etc
#mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters RT @theakpal: @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws
#mglitchat Why would an ereader not be allowed while paper books are? -7:25 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
matt_janacone And what do teachers want in mg novels?
#mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @ilanawaters *snicker* Now see, if we had had
black market math in my day, I would have liked math a lot more. #mglitchat
-7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating So, stupid question. The books that teachers
are reading w/ kids - are they chosen by both teachers and kids? #mglitchat
-7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand @story_queen love that. doesn't matter when
the story was written so long as it feels true and timeless. :) #mglitchat
-7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina @jenmaschari Agree. The strong humor in MG
seemed to hold my son's attention until he was older. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr
4th, 2013
ilanawaters @DanyelleLeafty Ahhhh....so they're trying to
GET kids to read. Sneaky teachers. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
liamodonnell @lisabrowndraws @hpinski i think digital use
will only rise. I'm seeing more tablet use for reading in my schools #mglitchat
-7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws I'd LOVE to have them, b/c
struggling readers wouldn't be embarrassed by shorter books. #mglitchat -7:26
PM Apr 4th, 2013
matt_janacone I know Carl Hiaasen stresses environmentalism
in his novels. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @DanyelleLeafty I taught 4th for 6 years and
now 2nd. We need more #martymcquire type books for the transitional reader.
#mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @ilanawaters Well, that's what I would do,
anyway. *shifty eyes* #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jodyfeldman RT @jenmaschari However, with that said, my 8th
grade boys are loving Scorpio Races, Incarceron, anything by @CindaChima
#mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz @Jess_Keating Thank you for the RT! @jodyfeldman
@CBethM #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand how helpful is it for authors to provide
reading guides for their books on their sites? #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th,
2013
Jess_Keating @story_queen Aww, I love this. @clairelegrand
#mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina @clairelegrand @jenmaschari So true. The girls
get swoony much earlier than boys. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari Choice is huge at my school - kids choose the
books they want to read but I am always in convo with them about those choices
#mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @ilanawaters just in terms of kids being
reluctant to crack open a "big" book. #mglitchat less intimidating
digitally. Maybe? -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ChrisYarbrough Some really enlightening discussion going on
in #mglitchat right now. #lurking -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis RT @NikiOhsBarnes: I taught 4th for 6 years and
now 2nd. We need more #martymcquire type books for the transitional reader.
#mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Trundlebedtales RT @ilanawaters: Yes--teachers, what about
humor? RT @JoanneLevy I'd love more humor in books. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr
4th, 2013
mselke01 @ilanawaters @theakpal @lisabrowndraws liability
concerns - damage to home property - loss/theft #MGLitChat -7:27 PM Apr 4th,
2013
NatalieLorenzi @Jess_Keating Both--teachers often choose 5
or so books, then kids vote based on jacket copy. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th,
2013
shighley @Jess_Keating Many of our teachers narrow it down
to a few, then let the students vote. Several ask me for suggestions to start
#MGLITchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari Students and I are constantly having
conversations about what they are reading, suggestions, etc. Reading is really
social. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @Jess_Keating I pick 3-4 books for them to
pick from for read aloud. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @story_queen @NatalieLorenzi @dianezahler Oh
ABSOLUTELY. I just don't like lesson or hit-you-over-the-head-with-moral books
#mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @lisabrowndraws @NatalieLorenzi @dianezahler The
trick isn't to stuff a theme into a story, the trick is to write a rich story.
#mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @mselke01 @theakpal @lisabrowndraws But I'm sure
they all have cell phones. ;-) #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @NikiOhsBarnes Yes! I have a transitional
reader on my hands right now, and it's tough finding the right books.
#mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @JeanGiardina Love "swoony"....
#mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws RT @story_queen: The trick isn't to stuff a
theme into a story, the trick is to write a rich story. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr
4th, 2013
matt_janacone Humor in mg novels is Carl Hiaasen's
specialty. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ErinDealey RT @utalaniz: @jodyfeldman Here's a post I wrote
for #nerdybookclub about that very topic: http://t.co/LQkucDW5hS #MGLitChat
-7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
shighley You can also show book trailers, have booktalks to
help kids decide. #MGLITchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KarenninaPosa I missed being in the chat but lurking now.
sneaks in quietly... #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina How important is a book's "classroom
popularity" in MG? It seems kid-to-kid word of mouth is key. #mglitchat
-7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @ilanawaters @mselke01 @theakpal Don't tell
my kid. #mglitchat #ludditemom -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @clairelegrand Guides are extremely helpful!
Love them as a teacher! Also, saw you added a Skype visit page - GREAT as well.
#mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
matt_janacone Do publishers listen to teachers? #mglitchat
-7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
dianezahler Yes yes yes.RT @lisabrowndraws: RT
@story_queen:The trick isnt to stuff a theme into a story, the trick is to
write a rich story. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @JeanGiardina Yes!! Word of mouth is so
essential between kids - you are so right. #mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws @ilanawaters Good point! I'd
been thinking in terms of struggling readers who'd love to read tomes but
can't... #mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating @NatalieLorenzi @shighley @nikiohsbarnes Thanks
so much guys! Been awhile since I've been there ;-) This makes sense!
#mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @KarenninaPosa We see you. Glad you're here!!!
#mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013
dianezahler Really! And would CCSS links be useful in a
guide? MT @jenmaschari: @clairelegrand Guides are extremely helpful! #mglitchat
-7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanaLEdwards @mselke01 @ilanawaters @theakpal We allow e
readers at school. small school and blended- part F2f and part online
#mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws Interesting! Since you can't see
how long book is, maybe it's not a factor? #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @matt_janacone Not as much as they should
sometimes:) #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @dianezahler @lisabrowndraws @story_queen As
a writer, I always find that theme emerges onlyafter first draft has been
written. #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @ilanawaters EXACTLY #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr
4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws I also love
books that look thick but have very little words on the page for struggling
readers. #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @annenesbet @mselke01 @theakpal @lisabrowndraws
You mean like books that lead you to other books? This is a problem? #mglitchat
-7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @jenmaschari Good to know that guides are
helpful! #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @JeanGiardina Yes, very! #mglitchat -7:30 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand loving all this info. you teachers are smart
cookies. ;) #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina @mselke01 @jenmaschari @clairelegrand Parental
Wish: "Cleaner YA" should be a category! PG-13 with complex story.
#mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @jenmaschari I've seen some teachers post
"What I'm Reading" w/titles on their doors. Bet that would be great
convo starter... #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand @NikiOhsBarnes that's a great point! builds
confidence, I'd imagine @NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr
4th, 2013
ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws This would be a fascinating
example of technology changing the way we read, if it's true! #mglitchat -7:30
PM Apr 4th, 2013
GabrielleSaraP @matt_janacone They listen to
teacher/librarians but maybe that's a dying breed #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th,
2013
lisabrowndraws @NikiOhsBarnes @NatalieLorenzi Great point.
#mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013
readerroberts So true!RT @NatalieLorenz Good point! Id been
thinking in terms of struggling readers whod love to read tomes but cant...
#Mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari And more and more MGers are going online to
visit author websites, etc. They also love Skype visits! #mglitchat -7:31 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating We owe all the teachers cookies! :D RT @clairelegrand:
loving all this info. you teachers are smart cookies. ;) #mglitchat -7:31 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
ChrisYarbrough RT @clairelegrand: loving all this info. you
teachers are smart cookies. ;) #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @mselke01 Hmmm...I can see how that would
increase the pointless factor of it all. #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @JeanGiardina @jenmaschari @clairelegrand Have
chatted abt this a lot with teachers “CYA” should be a thing. #MGLitChat -7:31
PM Apr 4th, 2013
GabrielleSaraP @NikiOhsBarnes @NatalieLorenzi
@lisabrowndraws Novels in verse! #mglitchat I have a blog dedicated to them
http://t.co/JGIW2Ifmze -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ErinDealey Amen. RT @lisabrowndraws RT @story_queen:The
trick isnt to stuff a theme into a story, the trick is to write a rich story.
#mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws Innnnteresting. RT @jenmaschari: more &
more MGers are going online to visit author websites, etc. They also love Skype
visits! #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @KDuBayGillis Yes, I love those! We have a
bulletin board going and a running list in our folders of suggested books.
#mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanaLEdwards @NikiOhsBarnes @natalielorenzi @lisabrowndraws
Yes! My 7th grade son loves few words on a page and short chapters. #mglitchat
-7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @Jess_Keating I'm learning so much, this is
wonderful. Taking notes!! #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013
annenesbet @ilanawaters @mselke01 @theakpal @lisabrowndraws
No, I was thinking about web-surfing on a tablet that isn't ONLY an e-reader!
#mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013
dianezahler @jenmaschari Are they online w/teacher help, or
on their own? #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley What do kids like in an author site? RT
@jenmaschari And more and more MGers are going online to visit author websites,
etc. #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters Hi there. When does #mglitchat occur?
I'd love to participate. -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013
liamodonnell Question for other teachers at #mglitchat: How
useful are digital extras (websites/games, etc) to hooking ur students on a
particular book? -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013
matt_janacone Do publishers listen to kids? #mglitchat -7:32
PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari We have skyped with Adam Gidwitz (hilarious!)
and Kate Messner (so awesome!) Kids LOVED it. They like those connections.
#mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating @AnshaKotyk Me too! :D #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr
4th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti It's going on NOW!! So glad you ask.
Topic=what teachers want in MG. #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @shighley book trailers quickest way to entice
readers. Tomorrow's lesson starts with a Hank the Cowdog trailer B4 author
visit. #Mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanaLEdwards #mglitchat Teacher I know has kids write blog
posts about what they're reading. -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @clairelegrand @NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws
The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow is a great example! Great for my reluctant
readers!#mglitchat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @dianezahler Both! We have taken a look at sites
in class and then they go home and explore on own with other authors.
#mglitchat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf Any thoughts on the evolution of reading tastes
between 3rd and 6th grades? #MGLitChat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013
CurtisLibrary1 #MGLitChat Seems they like a good
mystery/suspense too! One of my faves to read was "Time for Andrew"
-they would beg for more! -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013
GabrielleSaraP @mselke01 @JeanGiardina @jenmaschari
@clairelegrand What would your definition of "Clean" be tho? No swoon
at all? #mglitchat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013
hpinski Social! MT @jenmaschari Students & I are
constantly having conversations about what they are reading...Reading is really
social. #mglitchat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen Teacher wish list: books that beg for
discussion, funny books, chapterbooks for emerging readers that are not a
series. #mglitchat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @melissawiley Up-to-date, information about
upcoming books (this is huge), and a way to contact them (students have
e-mailed) #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @JuleeMurphy @shighley So trailers are useful,
too - good to know. #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @melissawiley As a librarian, I am always
searching author site for teacher guides, book trailers, bookmarks, printables.
#Mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
readerroberts Trailers are huge for attracting the kids
attention! #Mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @GabrielleSaraP Swoon okay - no groping or panting
and less “angst” also less violent. @jenmaschari @clairelegrand #MGLitChat
-7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws RT @story_queen: Teacher wish list: bks that beg
for discussion, funny books, chapterbks for emerging readers that aren't
series. #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @clairelegrand: @NikiOhsBarnes that's a
great point! builds confidence, I'd imagine @NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws #mglitchat
-7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
coachhays64 @shighley Students can produce their own
trailers and booktalks also. #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters Well, I'm a librarian of middle
graders. Can I be of any help? #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws I would not have guessed. Hmmm RT
@readerroberts: Trailers are huge for attracting the kids attention! #Mglitchat
-7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
samhager Discussion of guides came up, now with the CCSS,
students need to write so much more in depth. Author prompts would be terrific.
#mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @JuleeMurphy: @NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01
@JoanneLevy @OrigamiYoda Kids walk into library and ask "Where are the
funny book?" #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @jenmaschari This is wonderful! What would
MG'ers like to see on websites/blogs? #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013
hpinski RT @coachhays64: @shighley Students can produce
their own trailers and booktalks also. #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina @GabrielleSaraP @mselke01 @jenmaschari
@clairelegrand Cleaner to me would be more first kiss level of interest. No
further. #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @NikiOhsBarnes @lisabrowndraws Yes! Love the
Field Trip Series--6th grade MCs but 2nd grade reading level. #mglitchat -7:35
PM Apr 4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk Thinking I need to rethink the trailer... RT
@readerroberts: Trailers are huge for attracting the kids attention! #Mglitchat
-7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @NikiOhsBarnes @clairelegrand @lisabrowndraws
Will check out your book for sure, Niki. #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013
readerroberts @CurtisLibrary1 such a good book! Love Mary
Downing Hahn! #Mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti Um...hells yes! Are you watching the
#mglitchat? Make a column on your tweetdeck or hootsuite. -7:36 PM Apr 4th,
2013
story_queen @AniProf Basically, 3rd-6th is a huge time for
growth. Think MAGIC TREEHOUSE to HARRY POTTER. #mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th,
2013
JuleeMurphy @story_queen Why not series? I find readers are
more invested in series b/c they become attached to characters living
vicariously #Mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz @lisabrowndraws I agree! When I show a book
trailer, interest level for the book is increased immediately! @readerroberts
#MGLitChat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013
GabrielleSaraP @JeanGiardina @mselke01 @jenmaschari
@clairelegrand I blogged about this kind of YA a while back. YA for MG readers
#mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @JuleeMurphy Do you know of any sites that have a
lot of this info (guides/trailers etc) in one place-would that be helpful?
#mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters Doing it now. #mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr
4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @utalaniz @readerroberts That is so
unexpected! I thought trailers went into an internet black hole! #mglitchat
-7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @ilanawaters Our kids love her books but they
scare me. #nightmares #Mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mselke01 @GabrielleSaraP @JeanGiardina @jenmaschari
@clairelegrand Technically Riordan and Rowling are YA - but my MG all read
#MGLitChat -7:37 PM Apr 4th, 2013
MuseInks From my 10 yo: "Why does it seem all the books
written for kids my age have witches & curses & spells & crap like
that?" Indeed. #mglitchat -7:37 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @JuleeMurphy There are just already so many
series. Chapterbooks that stand alone at that level can be rare, wonderful
gems. #mglitchat -7:37 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mjtlbarrie #mglitchat a fellow TL tld me that a SB nominated
author has commented on her school's kids' blog very cool interaction! -7:37 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @GabrielleSaraP @NikiOhsBarnes
@lisabrowndraws Love these! LOVE THAT DOG and HATE THE CAT are favorites..hope
to see more & more..#mglitchat -7:37 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @lisabrowndraws @utalaniz @readerroberts This
is good to know. Thank you! #mglitchat -7:38 PM Apr 4th, 2013
samhager @jenmaschari @JillCorcoran I had my students create
book review podcasts for their classmates. They loved it. #mglitchat -7:38 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee Joining in really late! #mglitchat -7:38 PM Apr
4th, 2013
jenmaschari I also think in terms of content when students
are moving from MG to YA, I am having conversations with parents about books.
#mglitchat -7:38 PM Apr 4th, 2013
coachhays64 @JuleeMurphy @shighley I'm doing a middle school
visit tomorrow, the 1st thing after my introduction is my book trailer. #HookEm
#mglitchat -7:38 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @mselke01 Yup, there's a huge JK Rowling
obsession going on in my kids' 3rd grade. #mglitchat not all of them are up for
it, but still love -7:38 PM Apr 4th, 2013
shighley Most comprehensive site I know of is
http://t.co/q2gVolqsVf #MGLITchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari It is so important as a teacher to be a reader,
I need to read as many books as I can for many reasons. #mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr
4th, 2013
story_queen @JuleeMurphy But this is just what the teacher
in me wants. You are right.Kids love their series books and will find them
anyway. #mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws I thought trailers went into
black hole, too - is there a good way to promote to teachers? #mglitchat -7:39
PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @NatalieLorenzi @clairelegrand @lisabrowndraws
It's by Andy Griffiths. Humorous and easy to read! :) Great for reluctant
readers! #mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Caboome_Ebook RT @Bec_AS: I love this kids book blog &
the audio readings of books! | We read it like this http://t.co/LCaumJD6IG
#mglitchat #kidlitchat #reading -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @jenmaschari Same here--I gush about books I
love w/adults, & kids are the same...#mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty So much good information tonight! *turns into
a sponge to soak it all in* #mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013
shighley Sorry, that might have looked like spam
Teachingbooksdotnet #MGLITchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating @shighley Great link! Thanks :D #mglitchat
-7:40 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @NatalieLorenzi: @NikiOhsBarnes
@lisabrowndraws Yes! Love the Field Trip Series--6th grade MCs but 2nd grade
reading level. #mglitchat -7:40 PM Apr 4th, 2013
mjtlbarrie #mglitchat my MG readers would LOVE look a like
book to the orca current series that I reserve for my grade 7/8s gr8 format
-7:40 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari And in terms of buying for the classroom - I am
constantly looking on Twitter, professional reviews, blogs, word of mouth
#mglitchat -7:40 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf This discussion is moving so fast I can hardly keep
up. #MGLitChat -7:40 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws Love that site. I pronounce my name on it. RT
@shighley: Sorry, that might have looked like spam Teachingbooksdotnet #MGLITchat
-7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
llbyron @jenmaschari #mglitchat Choice is huge in my room.
It leads to engagement and growth. Give choice, teach skills, and see readers
grow. -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @AniProf no worries, we'll have a transcript up at
the end. :) #MGLitChat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @NatalieLorenzi @GabrielleSaraP
@lisabrowndraws My students love those books! #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @NatalieLorenzi Yes! Love that. #mglitchat -7:41
PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters Any websites/social sites kids are on to
find/recommend books? #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @JoanneLevy I find publisher's do a great job on
resources 4 teachers. Scholastic is awesome. Pin resources 2 my Pinterest
boards #Mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz @JoanneLevy I check @MrSchuReads 's blog DAILY.
This is my source for book trailers. @lisabrowndraws @readerroberts #MGLitChat
-7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws I would love it if
someone collected all the mg trailers&put them all on one page for kids 2
browse #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters hoot suite is not cooperating.
#mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
coachhays64 @carepatti @ilanawaters Yes! Jump on in. #mglitchat
-7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina @GabrielleSaraP Thank you! @mselke01
@jenmaschari @clairelegrand #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley MT @story_queen Teacher wish list: books that
beg for discussion, funny books, chapterbks for emerging readers that arent
series #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee @AnshaKotyk Thank goodness because there is a ton
of great info here for us MG authors #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @AniProf I know! it's a whirlwind! #mglitchat -7:41
PM Apr 4th, 2013
TerryLynnJ wow, loving this topic. So much sharing and
learning #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @llbyron Agree! Kids need to read books that
speak to them! #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti Try tweetdeck. That's what I'm on.
#mglitchat Also, there will be a transcript later (tweet me for link) -7:42 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @story_queen Some of us are on this type of
idea...you might be interested. #mglitchat -7:42 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ErinDealey RT @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws I thought trailers
went into black hole, too - is there a good way to promote to teachers?
#mglitchat -7:42 PM Apr 4th, 2013
matt_janacone RT @ilanawaters: Any websites/social sites
kids are on to find/recommend books? #mglitchat -7:42 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws For book trailers, @story_queen @JoanneLevy
Try @MrSchuReads http://t.co/NCM6rS4vep #mglitchat -7:42 PM Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz @jenmaschari If one of my #nerdybookclub friends
says the MG book is good, I will check it out! #MGLitChat -7:42 PM Apr 4th,
2013
jenmaschari I saw someone tweet about book trailers - my
students love book trailers! I share them on Edmodo with them #mglitchat -7:43
PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @melissawiley @story_queen YES! I was just
saying this too! Funny books and emerging reader books!! :) #mglitchat -7:43 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @lisabrowndraws: For book trailers,
@story_queen @JoanneLevy Try @MrSchuReads http://t.co/NCM6rS4vep #mglitchat
-7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @TerryLynnJ Hi, Terry! *waves* :-) #mglitchat
-7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws Just added column! RT @utalaniz: @jenmaschari
If one of my #nerdybookclub friends says the MG book is good, I will check it
out! #MGLitChat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AmyHoldge @jenmaschari What is your opinion of sibling
violence in MG? Too much? #mglitchat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @KDuBayGillis @story_queen This sounds like
an awesome idea! #mglitchat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @utalaniz Creating those reading communities is
essential - for both students and adults - love that. #mglitchat -7:43 PM Apr
4th, 2013
matt_janacone Is the picture book market bigger than the mg
novel market? #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @samhager @jenmaschari @JillCorcoran This sounds
awesome! #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @melissawiley @story_queen Yes! Books where
the MC might have made different choices & what might have happened if
so...#mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley I love Skype visits. Allows me to travel to
classrooms without leaving my family. #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @coachhays64 Hi, Coach!! #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr
4th, 2013
jenmaschari @AmyHoldge Hmmm...I actually haven't seen too
much of that in the books I have read. More siblings working together.
#mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @JoanneLevy Ha! Minds thinking alike and all
that #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti Hi, all! I'm Care, librarian to middle schoolers,
well k-8. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina In 8th grade, my son had to make a book trailer
for Applied Tech. He loved the project. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @melissawiley Horribly selfish question but...do
you find it has a pos. effect on sales? Just thinking of practicality.
#mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
coachhays64 @samhager @jenmaschari @JillCorcoran That's
cool. I bet they did love it. Did they do podcasts as individuals, pairs, or
groups? #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
readerroberts @utalaniz totally agree! @mrschu is 'king of
the book trailers'! #Mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
shighley Also, more from teachers' standpoint, there is
Linda's Links to Literature, Nancy Keane's sites http://t.co/4zLN5pBQFT
#MGLITchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @carepatti Hi Care! #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th,
2013
carepatti I select books to read to my kiddos and pass stuff
off to teachers. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti @coachhays64 Hey, you got into
#mglitchat! Tweetdeck working? -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @melissawiley I don't mind Skype, but prefer
in person visits. LOVE school visits. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @ilanawaters My students like @BiblioNasium -
similar to Goodreads but safe for kids. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating @JoanneLevy @story_queen @lisabrowndraws --
@MrSchuReads is one of my first go-tos for great book recs and lists!
#mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
matt_janacone What do teachers think about mg novels made
into movies? #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @NikiOhsBarnes @BiblioNasium Thank you--I'll
look into this. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @AmyHoldge @jenmaschari Few topics "too
much" for MG audience b/c there are MG kids who need those books. Less
graphic, tho'. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina RT @lisabrowndraws: For book trailers,
@story_queen @JoanneLevy Try @MrSchuReads http://t.co/NCM6rS4vep #mglitchat -7:46
PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters No, but I'm figuring it out. lol. I'm
not very tech savvy when my tech husband isn't home. #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr
4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @jenmaschari @NatalieLorenzi Same here! :) I
love talking books! #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi RT @readerroberts: @utalaniz totally agree!
@mrschu is 'king of the book trailers'! #Mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari I also love when students suggest books to me -
building a thriving reading community where convo is encourage = essential.
#mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @llbyron Yes, I promote choice but some of my
teachers restrict kids. No GN, I Spy, joke books. Kids are drawn humor
naturally #Mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013
matt_janacone How do teachers react to students who would
rather see the movie than read the book? #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @llbyron: @jenmaschari #mglitchat Choice is
huge in my room. It leads to engagement and growth. Give choice, teach skills,
and see readers grow. -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @anshakotyk Hello! Thanks for the welcome!
#mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee I did my first school visit and couldn't believe
the love! Those 3rd-4th graders were so into me. The 6th graders were too cool
#mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters *group voice* Hi, @carepatti! #mglitchat -7:46
PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley And I LOVE reading mg aloud. Took this pic
today of all the books we were trying to choose from: http://t.co/ttkYfdkjqn
#mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws :-) #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th,
2013
jenmaschari @literacydocent You should join in! We are
talking about great middle grade reads and middle grade readers @ #mglitchat -7:46
PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @carepatti Welcome! #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th,
2013
jodyfeldman For me @lisabrowndraws Skype, in-school ...
doesn't matter. I just love talking to kids. #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @utalaniz: @JoanneLevy I check @MrSchuReads
's blog DAILY. This is my source for book trailers. @lisabrowndraws
@readerroberts #MGLitChat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013
literacydocent Absolutely MT “@jenmaschari: so important as
a teacher to be a reader, I need to read as many books as I can for many
reasons". #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @KrisYankee I LOVED the skype visit I did. LOVED
the questions, the kids were brilliant. #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating @NikiOhsBarnes Wow, this is really cool!
@biblionasium #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ErinDealey THIS (note @MrSchuReads) : @utalaniz totally
agree! @mrschu is 'king of the book trailers'! #Mglitchat @readerroberts
@mrschu -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @matt_janacone Not for MG readers, but
teachers of middle grades use them frequently for mini-lessons. #mglitchat
-7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws What I am thinking
of is maybe more like a pinterest page.Very little text, just trailers
#mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty Seconds this! RT @Jess_Keating:
@NikiOhsBarnes Wow, this is really cool! @biblionasium #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr
4th, 2013
carepatti @joannelevy Thank you! #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr
4th, 2013
melissawiley @ilanawaters Not selfish question at all.
Honestly? Not sure anything truly boosts sales except awards & good
reviews. #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013
llbyron @jenmaschari Yes. SS giving book talks too and
PKittle empowers her SS to add to the classroom library. #mglitchat love this
idea. -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @utalaniz @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws
@readerroberts All teachers, librarians & authors should follow
@mrschureads! #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee @AnshaKotyk I'm an editor too, so the 6th graders
really got into my editing process. But I loved talking to both groups.
#mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @readerroberts: @utalaniz totally agree!
@mrschu is 'king of the book trailers'! #Mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee haven't tried skype visits yet...my book just
came out in Dec #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013
literacydocent @jenmaschari I'm just tuning in! #mglitchat
is definitely right up my alley! -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @story_queen @JoanneLevy Maybe
http://t.co/Xx63PED0dY #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @melissawiley I am being very brave and reading
my mg to my class. #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @matt_janacone Good case is Harry Potter. I love
to bring up great parts of the books that the movies overlook. #Mglitchat -7:48
PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @literacydocent So glad you are here! You are
such an expert! What are your students reading now? #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr
4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @story_queen That is very brave! #mglitchat -7:49
PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley Yes! That's what I like to write MT
@NatalieLorenzi "Books where the MC might've made different
choices&what might have happened" #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @story_queen @lisabrowndraws Like a youtube
channel just for MG book trailers? #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @lisabrowndraws: @story_queen @JoanneLevy
Maybe http://t.co/Xx63PED0dY #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating I had no idea some of these cool links even
existed. The writers are getting SCHOOLED tonight by the teachers. *badum-tshh*
#mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee @story_queen That's awesome! You have a built in
audience. You can see what works and what doesn't. I'm jealous! #mglitchat
-7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @lisabrowndraws @JoanneLevy YES! Showing it to
my class next week! Thank you, Lisa! #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013
readingsecrets RT @lisabrowndraws: For book trailers,
@story_queen @JoanneLevy Try @MrSchuReads http://t.co/NCM6rS4vep #mglitchat
-7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013
GabrielleSaraP What about using books to teach creative
writing. Is anyone doing this? How does it work? #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th,
2013
utalaniz @literacydocent NIce to see you here, friend!
#mglitchat @jenmaschari -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws Yes. But Teacher
tube would be better, some schools block youtube. #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th,
2013
KrisYankee RT @Jess_Keating: I had no idea some of these
cool links even existed. The writers are getting SCHOOLED tonight by the
teachers. #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ErinDealey I had a student ask me if I get my ideas from
movies! #mglitchat @matt_janacone I told her I'd rather have them make a movie
of my book... -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @melissawiley This is good to know. Thank you!
#mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari Here is an awesome site where you can view
student book talks/trailers: http://t.co/L5RDvmqSJ3 #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr
4th, 2013
story_queen @AnshaKotyk I know. It has take me until this
time in the school year to work up my courage. #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th,
2013
coachhays64 @lisabrowndraws @melissawiley Skype works for us
who live in the sticks. Nothing beats in-person energy + you can move around.
#mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @story_queen @lisabrowndraws Ah, good point about
YouTube being blocked in some places. #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee RT @jenmaschari: Here is an awesome site where
you can view student book talks/trailers: http://t.co/7trtTgTpE9 #mglitchat
-7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating More links! :D RT @jenmaschari: Here is an
awesome site where you can view student book talks/trailers:
http://t.co/PCpbZSmg8p #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @gabriellesarap Our 8th grade teachers uses books
as models for creative writing all the time! #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley Yes--nothing like face-to-face! But hard to fit
in w/ kids, work. @lisabrowndraws "prefer in person visits. LOVE school
visits." #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws Movies are good for the pocketbook, but maybe
bad for the soul :) RT @ErinDealey #mglitchat @matt_janacone -7:51 PM Apr 4th,
2013
CurtisLibrary1 #mglitchat Skype visits are great! My book
club read & Skyped w/ @LaurelSnyder & @KateMessner & wanted to read
more of their books! -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013
matt_janacone RT @ErinDealey: I had a student ask me if I
get my ideas from movies! #mglitchat @matt_janacone I told her I'd rather have
them make a movie of my book... -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013
readerroberts Trailer that convinced me of their power of
persuasion was Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix. It is great! #Mglitchat -7:51
PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @melissawiley I hear you, sister. #mglitchat
#neverenoughtime -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @JuleeMurphy @llbyron Ugh! This makes me sad!!
These are most of the books my students LOVE! #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @KrisYankee True. But I was pretty chicken to do
it for a while. However, it is going quite well. (thank goodness!) #mglitchat
-7:52 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanOVegas 5 kids. Both parents dead. All grandparents dead.
No life insurance. My #true story. Please RT #orphans #mglitchat
http://t.co/gDyNc8vt3p -7:52 PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley @lisabrowndraws When my kids are older, I'll
travel more, do more school visits. #mglitchat -7:52 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @CurtisLibrary1: #mglitchat Skype visits
are great! My book club read & Skyped w/ @LaurelSnyder & @KateMessner
& wanted to read more of their books! -7:52 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee @story_queen :) I just have my two boys to bounce
ideas off of..and most of the time they aren't interested. :( #mglitchat -7:53
PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @jenmaschari: Here is an awesome site where
you can view student book talks/trailers: http://t.co/L5RDvmqSJ3 #mglitchat
-7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013
llbyron @literacydocent @jenmaschari I could not agree more.
Summers are spent for reading all those books my students read. #mglitchat
-7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NicolaJCall #mglitchat I see requests from homeschoolers
constantly for mg books w humor for reluctant boy readers who liked Capt
Underpants, Wimpy Kid. -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013
clairelegrand agh! gotta go! thank you, teachers, for all
this great info tonight! truly appreciate it. go MG! #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr
4th, 2013
AmyHoldge @jenmaschari @natalielorenzi Thanks for the input!
#mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @story_queen: @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws
Yes. But Teacher tube would be better, some schools block youtube. #mglitchat
-7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy Most publishers have YouTube channels that you
can subscribe to for free. Great way to stay on top of new releases. #Mglitchat
-7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley @ilanawaters asked whether Skype visits boost
sales. My take is: eh, not much, but still rewarding. What think the rest of
you? #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf Q: Are MG readers still receptive to traditional
oral storytelling? #MGLitChat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @KrisYankee Well, my own kids--that's another
story! Hahaha! #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti A HUGE part of selecting books for a classroom is
the length. This goes for read alouds in the library too. #mglitchat -7:54 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
coachhays64 @story_queen @melissawiley Oh boy. You deserve a
big, shiny medal. Good luck. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari RT @clairelegrand: agh! gotta go! thank you,
teachers, for all this great info tonight! truly appreciate it. go MG!
#mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee @NicolaJCall Where do you see these requests?
#mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
readerroberts @GabrielleSaraP yes, use PB & sections of
MG books for great beginnings & endings & figurative language. Kids
love it & so do T. #Mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti Teachers have to get through a great deal of
material. If your book is 400pgs long, we aren't going to pick it. #mglitchat
-7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @llbyron @jenmaschari So true, Laurie. I
bristle when teachers come into library & tell kids to only choose
"just right books." #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @GabrielleSaraP Yes! All the time! I use
mostly picture books though for creative writing but also reference MG read
alouds. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws Makes sense RT @carepatti: HUGE part of
selecting bks for classroom is length. This goes for read alouds in the library
too. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley @story_queen How's it going? Are they enjoying?
My newest mg has Irish & Scottish accents--I always have to practice! :)
#mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @AniProf Yes. So are adults, if it is a good
teller and the right story. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @carepatti What's idea read aloud length?
#mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @carepatti: A HUGE part of selecting books
for a classroom is the length. This goes for read alouds in the library too.
#mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee RT @carepatti: Teachers have to get through a
great deal of material. If your book is 400pgs long, we arent going to pick it.
#mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @melissawiley When we skyped, each student in
our book club got a copy of book (provided by our Home and School Association)
#mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti I LOVE humor in books, as do the kids. #mglitchat
-7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013
literacydocent @jenmaschari here's the link to my tech
@LiveBinders has book trailers & how to create trailers w/ Ss
http://t.co/dnv9EyejWt #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013
readerroberts RT @AniProf: Q: Are MG readers still receptive
to traditional oral storytelling? YES! I do storytelling with5th grade. FUN!
#Mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KKittscher @jenmaschari such a wealth of info from the front
lines! Sad I had to miss this #mglitchat. Thanks. Looking forward to the
transcript. -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf @story_queen I ask as I'm both a MG writer AND a
trad. storyteller. #MGLitChat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013
llbyron @JuleeMurphy unfortunate. Teaching in an all boys
school we are always on the hunt for humor. For reluctant readers, it is a key
#mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @carepatti: I LOVE humor in books, as do
the kids. #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @coachhays64 @melissawiley How about a Newbery?
Hahaha--but they don't give those for bravery:) #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th,
2013
melissawiley @jenmaschari That's awesome. #mglitchat -7:55
PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws RT @llbyron: Teaching in an all boys school
we are always on the hunt for humor. For reluctant readers, it is a key
#mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @carepatti Ideal read aloud length - sorry.
#mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jodyfeldman @melissawiley @ilanawaters May not boost sales,
but kids often rush librarians to be the first to check out #mglitchat -7:56 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
matt_janacone Should books even be made into movies? Should
movies be made into books? #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee When I do school visits I compare pic books to
chap books re: the writing process. Kids seem to like it. #mglitchat -7:56 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
ErinDealey Gotta run #Mglitchat What a great topic.I learned
so much! PS TEACHERS: YOU ROCK. Thank you for all you do 24/7 for your
students. #grateful -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley @jodyfeldman @ilanawaters That's lovely to
hear! #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @jenmaschari @melissawiley Wow, that's awesome!
#mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @ErinDealey Thanks for stopping by. :) Have a
great night! #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @joannelevy For 4th-6th grade, 200-250 max.
#mglitchat The longest one we read is 4th Stall. -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
shighley RT @literacydocent: link to my tech @LiveBinders
has book trailers & how to create trailers w/ Ss http://t.co/hLpD349ED5
#MGLITchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari @llbyron @juleemurphy My favorite funny book was
Fake Mustache - such a fun hilarious book #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @KrisYankee @carepatti Agreed! Not for read
alouds maybe for class library....if your name is J.K. Rowling! ;) #mglitchat
-7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis Quick plug for nxt week...What MG Readers Want
series continues with Librarian Edition. So, librarians, come back next week
too! #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti Ideal read aloud length is 200-250. Something we
can get through in a month. #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating Have to dash, but thank you guys SO much for
all the amazing insights and info! You are rockstars of education! *tips hat*
:D #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes RT @jenmaschari: @llbyron @juleemurphy My
favorite funny book was Fake Mustache - such a fun hilarious book #mglitchat
-7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @carepatti Makes sense - thanks! #mglitchat -7:57
PM Apr 4th, 2013
samhager Most powerful factor reading to kids - the teacher
LOVES the book. When my librarian reads anything she's Shakespeare, brilliant
#mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @Jess_Keating *waves* Have a great night!
#mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013
CurtisLibrary1 #mglitchat If there is a way for students to
connect, they want the book! Could be trailer, Skype, or book talk.It's cool to
get the book! -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy I find wikis are great for storing resources 4 lessons,
trailers. Here are links to mine http://t.co/1vW2oZGt83 #Mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr
4th, 2013
carepatti @nikiohsbarnes You might be able to squeeze in the
sorcerer's stone, but that's it! #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @jenmaschari @llbyron @JuleeMurphy My 2nd
graders loved it as a read aloud and my 4th graders just loved it! :)
#mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013
lisabrowndraws LOVED hearing from the horses' mouths. I
mean, TEACHERS' mouths. You guys are the best. #mglitchat Thank you. -7:57 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @AniProf Me too! I tell stories monthly to all
of the grades at my school. The older kids love complex/funny/ or tragic tales
#mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013
Jess_Keating @DanyelleLeafty You too, Danyelle! Great to see
you again :D #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters Yes, this x 1K ---> RT @ErinDealey:
#Mglitchat TEACHERS: YOU ROCK. Thank you for all you do 24/7 for your students.
-7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
libraryjo92 @NikiOhsBarnes @JuleeMurphy @llbyron I limit
only if they are in a reading rut. Try to get them out! #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr
4th, 2013
KrisYankee @carepatti That's great to know. What if it's
less? Still good? #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
CurtisLibrary1 RT “@carepatti: Ideal read aloud length is
200-250. Something we can get through in a month. #mglitchat” -7:58 PM Apr 4th,
2013
NicolaJCall @AniProf I do a lot of oral storytelling with
students. Sometimes new stories, sometimes retellings. It's a different
experience #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley Before everyone leaves #mglitchat, I'd love the
authors here to share their most recent mg titles! Let us all check out your
books. :) -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jenmaschari I love that there are so many people who love
middle grade!! :) #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NicolaJCall RT @ilanawaters: Yes, this x 1K ---> RT
@ErinDealey: #Mglitchat TEACHERS: YOU ROCK. Thank you for all you do 24/7 for
your students. -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
DanyelleLeafty @Jess_Keating You too! #mglitchat is
definitely the bright spot of my week. :) -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy Personal plug - I am happy to send class sets of
signed bookmarks to teachers/librarians. Just e-mail me: contact@joannelevy.com
#mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @krisyankee Less is even better! Honestly.
#mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
coachhays64 @story_queen @melissawiley Now you're talking.
Carry that Newbery swagger into the reading and you'll knock it out of the
park. #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @literacydocent @jenmaschari I love
@LiveBinders Susan! I started one here on multicultural books:
http://t.co/EbzbOLRyWU #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AniProf @story_queen My first book started as an oral tale.
#MGLitChat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
AnshaKotyk Such wonderful useful information on tonight's
#mglitchat THANK YOU!! -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
kitgrindstaff RT @jenmaschari: I love that there are so many
people who love middle grade!! :) #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JeanGiardina A big thank you to our wonderful educators!
*hands each of you a cupcake and a kitten* #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
NikiOhsBarnes @carepatti Exactly! It would be in my library
but not as a read aloud! :) #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti OMG, next week's #mglitchat was made
for you! *squeals* 9 p.m. EST. BE THERE! -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013
melissawiley And teachers, if you've read my Prairie Thief
(aloud or to yourself), I'd love feedback. :) #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013
jodyfeldman Thanks #teachers #librarians for tonight! So
much to think about. So much energy gets me excited to write more. #mglitchat
-7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013
readerroberts @AniProf that is awesome. Storytelling is
becoming a 'lost art'. Had my students tell stories to younger kids after I
modeled. #Mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @melissawiley Those are my favorites! one of the
best parts of reading Trinket aloud is the accents. #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr
4th, 2013
JoanneLevy @JuleeMurphy Cool - thanks for the link!
#mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KrisYankee @carepatti Awesome! My book fits in then!
#mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013
utalaniz #MGLitChat We love Skype visits, too! I blogged
about it here: http://t.co/bav2Odiwbw -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013
annenesbet Thank you, teachers! Lots of ideas tonight--wow!
#mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013
literacydocent @jenmaschari @llbyron @juleemurphy have you
read P.I.C.K.L.E or Timmy Failure yet? Both are hilarious! #mglitchat -7:59 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters What's next weeks??? #mglitchat -7:59
PM Apr 4th, 2013
story_queen @melissawiley And it is going well so far. They
love the scary bits best. #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013
theakpal @readerroberts @AniProf #mglitchat I loved me some
storytime as a kid! -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti #mglitchat...LIBRARIAN EDITION!!!
-7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @KDuBayGillis definitely. It was fun but time
went to fast. #Mglitchat -8:00 PM Apr 4th, 2013
carepatti @anngatti You're very welcome. #mglitchat -8:00 PM
Apr 4th, 2013
JoanneLevy RT @jodyfeldman: Thanks #teachers #librarians for
tonight! So much to think about. So much energy gets me excited to write more.
#mglitchat -8:00 PM Apr 4th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @jenmaschari Thank you SO much for joining us
tonight. Spectacular insights! Appreciate your time and talents! #mglitchat
-8:00 PM Apr 4th, 2013
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