Crossan, Sarah. The Weight of Water. New York: Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2013. Print.
I absolutely love books in verse. I think these are great ways to reach tangled readers because they are often less intimidated by the amount of text. I think this title would be great for ELL readers, students who feel bullied, or students struggling with family issues because they'd be able to relate to many of the main character's struggles.
Kasienka, the main character, moves from Poland to England in search of her father. She experiences the joys of friendship and the wrath of enemies along the way. I loved how her emotions were conveyed so succinctly in verse.
I could also see using this as a mentor text during free verse poetry focus lessons on titles or word choice. It's important for readers and writers to see that so much can be conveyed in just a few words.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
It's August...
Pre-season football games, fantasy football news, and drafts are on forefront of my husband's brain.
Getting a leopard print backpack and lunch sack are at the top of my oldest daughter's list.
As for my youngest, she's looking forward to daycare starting back up so she can spend time with her sweet little friend!
As for me, it's August. There's a teeny tiny sense of sadness when it feels like summer comes to an end. Mostly because I love sleeping in late, having days when nothing is planned, and lots of time with my family. However, it's been a great summer. We've had lots of time to spend with loved ones, we got two new nieces this recently, and I've been able to get some much needed vein work done on my legs.
It's August. I've been attending professional development offerings at my district. I've been reading a variety of professional books. I've been doing a lot of thinking. And then I've been doing even more thinking.
There's a little bit of a tickle in my tummy and an extra beat in my heart because I'm excited. I'm looking forward to the 2014-2015 school year. There are loads of ideas floating around in my head. I've got ideas for posters and focus lessons. I ordered an Erin Condren teacher planner! Hey, if my sister says she's worth it - then so am I! I'm planning a list of books to book talk. Wish lists of books are being created to add to my classroom library. Google docs are being created. A presentation for the Illinois Reading Council conference is in the works! Life is good.
I'm rejuvenated and ready to take on the challenges of a new group of learners and anything else that comes my way. So remind me around December when I feel a bit down with the weather or the daily routine not working the way it should that this is how I felt. That reading is important. That I want my students to be lifelong readers and learners and that I am in this teaching thing for the right reason.
Off to put some ice on the leg and do more reading, thinking, learning, loving the kiddos, you name it!
Sarah
Getting a leopard print backpack and lunch sack are at the top of my oldest daughter's list.
As for my youngest, she's looking forward to daycare starting back up so she can spend time with her sweet little friend!
As for me, it's August. There's a teeny tiny sense of sadness when it feels like summer comes to an end. Mostly because I love sleeping in late, having days when nothing is planned, and lots of time with my family. However, it's been a great summer. We've had lots of time to spend with loved ones, we got two new nieces this recently, and I've been able to get some much needed vein work done on my legs.
It's August. I've been attending professional development offerings at my district. I've been reading a variety of professional books. I've been doing a lot of thinking. And then I've been doing even more thinking.
There's a little bit of a tickle in my tummy and an extra beat in my heart because I'm excited. I'm looking forward to the 2014-2015 school year. There are loads of ideas floating around in my head. I've got ideas for posters and focus lessons. I ordered an Erin Condren teacher planner! Hey, if my sister says she's worth it - then so am I! I'm planning a list of books to book talk. Wish lists of books are being created to add to my classroom library. Google docs are being created. A presentation for the Illinois Reading Council conference is in the works! Life is good.
I'm rejuvenated and ready to take on the challenges of a new group of learners and anything else that comes my way. So remind me around December when I feel a bit down with the weather or the daily routine not working the way it should that this is how I felt. That reading is important. That I want my students to be lifelong readers and learners and that I am in this teaching thing for the right reason.
Off to put some ice on the leg and do more reading, thinking, learning, loving the kiddos, you name it!
Sarah
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