The Book Whisperer--Favorite Quotes
My copy of the book is highlighted and sticky-noted beyond belief so I thought another good discussion thread to start would be some of your favorite quotes from The Book Whisperer. Please feel free to share and comment!
"Building a trusting relationship with students is easier when you expect them to do the right thing instead of assuming that they are not." -Pg. 67
"Building a trusting relationship with students is easier when you expect them to do the right thing instead of assuming that they are not." -Pg. 67
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Permalink Reply by Elisa Waingort on -
I just put this book on hold at my public library. Hopefully I'll get it soon to discuss it. I've read lots of good references to it but I thought it was mostly geared to high school.
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Permalink Reply by Michelle TeGrootenhuis on -
Love this line on page 75:
"...it is important for my students to see their ideas and their words--not someone else's--hanging on our walls..."
Recreate those anchor charts every year, teachers. Don't laminate them. :-) -
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Permalink Reply by Elisa Waingort on
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Me, too. I just picked up it up at my public library. Started reading a little bit yesterday and I can tell it's going to be a good one. I feel like we're kindred spirits.
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Permalink Reply by Michelle TeGrootenhuis on
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Yes, me too! Can't wait to hear some of your thoughts as you read!
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Permalink Reply by Michelle TeGrootenhuis on
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Pg. 32 "...my primary aim was to instill the life habits of readers in all of my students..."
Love the words "PRIMARY" and "ALL" in that one. -
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Permalink Reply by Michelle TeGrootenhuis on
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"The reality is that you cannot inspire others to do what you are not inspired to do yourself." Pg.118
This entire chapter (Chap 5: Walking the Walk) reminds me of a post I wrote just about a year ago.
http://www.classroom20.com/profiles/blogs/aliterate-teachers -
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