Good morning 309 friends! Mrs. Brooks isn’t in today – so here is your mission while you are in the computer lab….
1. Of course, you’ve got your Type To Learn 3 to do — remember – eyes on the screen, hands on the Home Row. Just Find your Space :).
2. When you’re done, you’re going to click on the link on the right under Blog Roll that says Voice Thread. You’ll find a bunch of Book Talks from last year. Wear your headphones, listen carefully. I want you to listen to 3 book talks.
3. When you’re done with THAT, come back here and leave comments and/or questions. Your comment or questions should relate to what you learned about Book Talks, and should be worded in a positive way.
This year, I’m going to try and use Photo Booth to record your book talks, so that we have sound and video. It should be exciting, but you’ll have to be patient with me as I figure out the best way to do it.
Have a great weekend, and I’ll see you all on Monday!
Dream Big,
Mrs. Brooks
why did you chose Junie B. Jones
Hi Aundria,
Were you wondering why that student chose Junie B? Or why Mrs. Brooks put that book on the Voice Thread site? I put every book talk from last year up on the site – and each student chose his or her favorite book on their own. I am guessing the student you listened to really liked the Junie B. series. :O). Do you have questions about the Book Talks you are going to have to do?
Miss you,
Mrs. Brooks
I liked the big friendly giant.
Hi Ruby,
I like that one, too – Lilibet? She did a couple of Roald Dahl books. What book are you working on?
See you Monday!
Mrs. Brooks
who is the ilastrader
Hi Sean,
The illustrator might have been mentioned in the book talk you listened to, but you are right — it’s good to include that information when you do a book talk in class!
See you next week,
Mrs. Brooks
why did you pick hookey
Hi Markus,
Kids usually choose books that are interesting to them…. Last year, we heard a lot of sports books, and funny fiction – they were very popular in our class. Have you picked one, yet??
See you soon,
Mrs. Brooks
I think its pretty cool that thats from last year.
Hi Jacob,
I do, too — it’s neat to listen to your book talks when you get home – that way your family can hear them, too!!
Enjoy your weekend,
Mrs. Brooks
why did you chose the B.F.G?
Hi Peter,
I was hoping you would have questions on how to do book talks — I don’t think the kids from last year are checking out our blog this year, but maybe they will and they will answer your question.
I will tell you that Lilibet was a big fan of the BFG.
See you soon,
Mrs. Brooks
I like it because of the dragon.
Hi Nicholas,
We had some great dragon book talks. Have you picked one, yet??
See you Monday,
Mrs. Brooks
The dragon story was funny
Hi Ben,
I agree, some of the book talks make me laugh, too. I bet you are going to share a great book when it is your turn!
Miss you!
Mrs. Brooks
I really liked those book talks!
I listened to Judy moody, My fathers dragon, and Because of Winn dixie:^)
Hi Isabelle,
I’m glad you enjoyed listening – I hope that you got some great ideas! I’d love to know what you liked about them :O).
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. Brooks
Hi,
This is Victoria, do we have to write the whole book talk on a piece of paper or just notes? What kind of info do we need?Bye,we miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From Victoria
Hi Victoria,
You should write some kind of notes so that I can see that you are prepared to speak. Otherwise, I’m not sure if you practiced. So, you make notes that work well for you. The Blog has all the info you need on the right hand side under Book Talks. If you have more questions, let me know.
I miss you too!!
Mrs. Brooks
Hi Mrs Brooks
I liked the book Because Of Wind Dixy.
It sounded good!!
Some day i hope to read it.
From
Carly
Hi Carly!
You’re right – Winn Dixie is a great book – it makes me laugh and cry and feel good about life.
I’m glad you’re back – I missed you when you were absent!!
Love,
Mrs. Brooks
So I love all 3 books especially Eragon and I’m done for now. I already did listen to the stories. Thank you Mrs. Brooks.
Jonathan
Hi Jonathan,
I’m glad you liked them. Nice job following directions. I like Eragon, too. You can always listen to more, you know :O). I can’t wait to hear your book talk!
See you on Monday!
Mrs. Brooks
I like the story because it had a iot of deatal and beacause of the dragon.
Hi Chris,
It’s always fun when someone does a book talk on something that is interesting (like dragons). Details help your audience get excited! I look forward to hearing your book talks this year.
Dream Big,
Mrs. Brooks
I think that would be a 4.
Hi Lauren,
Which one – and why do you think so? I am curious as to which book you are choosing for your book talks!
Miss you,
Mrs. Brooks
Hey,
Mrs.Brooks I loved all the book talks!
I can’t wait untill mine!
see you on monday,
AngelinaN.
Hi Angelina N,
I’m glad you enjoyed them – did you get any good ideas? It’s nice to see you are excited!
See you on Monday, too!
Mrs. Brooks
I like the one about Eragon.
Hi Nathaniel,
Why did you like that one? What did the speaker do, that was so interesting? I am looking forward to seeing your book choice!
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. Brooks
The speaker used a lot of expression. He also did a pretty good story. He told with a lot of detail how the dragon hatched. It was interesting to me.
I agree, Nathaniel – when the speakers practice a lot, they are able to speak slowly and clearly with a lot of expression. That helps to keep the audience interested. You’ll all be using a microphone, so that will help broadcast your voices. Thanks for your thoughts!
Enjoy the weekend,
Mrs. Brooks
Hee, Hee, Hee, Hee, Hee, Ha,Ha,Hah you got it Mrs. Brooks? Ha Hah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh Jonathan, my giggly friend… Miss you!!!
Hugs,
Mrs. Brooks
BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SPSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Ha, Ha Hah
Hi Mrs. Brooks I can’t wait For when you and Kenndyl and Carson to come over to my hose when you have B.Q at my house with you!!
Mrs. Brooks What? Wowa
Jonathan
MRS. BROOKS I have Lots of popsicals At My House when you and kenndy& Carson And me. We Will Eat ONE of them at my house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jonathan, I am excited to have popsicles with you, too!!! Save me a red one, you giggly boy!!!
Love, Mrs. Brooks
PS: GO TO BED!!!! XXOO
PSS: Carson wants a blue one
PSSS: Kendyl wants a Yellow one
Hi Mrs. Brooks, uh oh Were’re OUT of blue ones and red ones and blue ones too because I must been eat them but I have A lots of colors left.
P.S I can’t go to BED because our third grade is staying up late ALL the way until 12:00A.M!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jummp on the Bed Mrs. Brooks with kenndyl and Carson too is Jummpy, jummpy on the bed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey there Jumpy Boy!!! I thought I said NOT TO take Carson’s idea of jumping on his beds!!! Don’t go getting me in trouble!!! No Red? No Blue?? What choices are we left with???? I like orange – don’t eat all those!!!!
Love,
Mrs. Brooks
Oh, Jonathan? What about rootbeer popsicles? Bubble gum?? Let me know — I might have to bring my own…. NITE NITE!!!
Mrs. Brooks, Guss what? BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next wend. the 7th and you and kenndyl and Carson are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs. Brooks bring me the bromstick from the witch of the west!!!
Yep – about one more week! Don’t forget Mr. Brooks! He’s coming, too :). Hmmmm…. a broom? I’m going to have to think about that one – I haven’t seen the Wicked Witch of the West in ages, and I tend to think she’ll be upset if I take her broom away.
Speaking of brooms, I’m doing a Big Clean here at my house and have had a broom in my hand all afternoon. Next, I’m grabbing a mop!
Did you start summer school??
Love,
Mrs. Brooks
I think its pretty cool that you put up the book talkes from last year ;);)