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Friday, January 16, 2015

CELEBRATE: It's All About That Joy, 'Bout That Joy- 1/17


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This week I CELEBRATE professional books!

As I mentioned in last week's celebrate post, I love to take handwritten notes and look back at them for inspiration. In particular, I love to look at notes I've taken from conferences, workshops, professional reading, and pretty much all things literacy. I also should mention that I love to buy professional books. My collection started with a few favorites like Debbie Miller's Reading With Meaning and Georgia Heard's A Place For Wonder. I love to read these two books in particular over and over every year before school begins. I look back at my notes and reflect on how I've grown. I think about what new goals I have.

I enjoy trying new strategies, reflecting, and thinking about literacy topics. (Now that I'm actually reading this out loud to myself, I realize this all sounds a bit crazy!) However, I found myself online again this week with my cart full of resources. This time only four titles. 

I knew what I had to do so I started the process of eliminating one. But, I just couldn't do it. I started doing exactly what I always do when I need to make a decision. (I referenced this in my OLW post.) I over-think. I over-analyze. I waste time.

But this time it was different. I knew better. So, I quickly put my OLW to work and thought "What do I want?" 

I wanted them all. So I bought them. Now I have four books on the way and can't wait!
What professional books are your favorite? I could start a new cart :)
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11 comments:

  1. Sandi January 16, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Enjoy your four new books. My addiction is picture books - can't seem to pass a book store without finding my way to the counter with a couple in my hands. My favourite teacher resource is an oldie - Teaching with Intention by Debbie Miller.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:16 AM

      I agree Sandi!! Moving out of my classroom this year was no easy task for that exact reason. :) I also LOVE Teaching With Intention and have re-read that one several times as well because it is just a wonderful book that speaks to me differently each time I read it.

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  2. Terje January 17, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    A wish to buy and read PD books is a sign that you are a learner, ready to continuously improve your craft and as a coach support others. I am curious what four books did you buy this time. I am currently rereading: Carol Ann Tomlinson's Differentiated Classroom and Jay McTighe's Essential Questions.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:24 AM

      Thanks for reminding me of that!! I'll have to check out that Essential Question one. Have you read Peter Johnston's Choice Words? SO GOOD!
      This time I chose:
      1.) Becoming a Literacy Leader: Supporting Learning and Change by Jennifer Allen
      2.) A Quick Guide to Reaching Struggling Writers by Colleen Cruz and Lucy Calkins
      3.) No More Independent Reading Without Support by Debbie Mille
      4.) Good to Great Teaching: Focusing on the Literacy Work that Matters by Dr Mary Howard

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  3. drferreriblogspot.comJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    I share your love of PD books too. I read, share, reread sometimes, give away and still have shelves of books.....I just finished Teach Like a Pirate. Inspirational!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:26 AM

      Awesome! I had that in my hand over the holidays at our local Barnes and Noble. Guess that is going on the list, too. Thanks for the recommendation!

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  4. Jennifer LaffinJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    I totally laughed when I read about your decision to buy professional books. I place an order at Amazon at least once a week so I can totally relate! I do this even though I know that it may be awhile before I get to read the book, but I feel that just having the book in my personal collection makes me smarter. :) I have those 'must read' books that I read every summer too. Mine is The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller.

    Jennifer

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    1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:47 AM

      Thanks for being a fellow book hoarder! I haven't read The Book Whisper yet and it's killing me. I know its a good one!!

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  5. Amy RuddJanuary 17, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    Hey Marcie,
    I can identify too...I want to get the latest book from Kate Messner-59 Reasons to Write and Perfect Pairs by Melissa Stewart! Have fun reading!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 18, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Ooooo sounds like another good one. Will check it out. Thanks for sharing in the PD book love fest. :)

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  7. LoraleeJanuary 19, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    What a great blog you have!

    I understand your love for PD books and notes! ;0)

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