tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post4068244003842136142..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: How to Instill the Joy of Reading and Storytelling in Children by Jemi FraserAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12254200012290661142016-07-18T11:45:22.083-04:002016-07-18T11:45:22.083-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-53601447927567191752016-07-18T10:35:57.277-04:002016-07-18T10:35:57.277-04:00Thanks Stephen! There is something so special abou...Thanks Stephen! There is something so special about libraries. I've spent so many hours in them - alone and with my kids! Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-32123988530687986422016-07-17T14:04:56.461-04:002016-07-17T14:04:56.461-04:00Jemi great post! We took our kids to the library y...Jemi great post! We took our kids to the library yesterday and we all took home a stack of books. The library is a great setting to inspire kids to do something great rather than sit at home playing video games or looking for Pokemon.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28484908878351391502016-07-16T20:32:49.888-04:002016-07-16T20:32:49.888-04:00Lynda - Jim Trelease's books & lists are t...Lynda - Jim Trelease's books & lists are treasures! I've used them often! I agree with reading above the actual reading level of the kids too. They get so much more interested in stories that way!<br /><br />RR - I don't know that book. Waiting a whole week between readings sounds like torture! Love that your kids have so much positive exposure to books!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-30351872941071161142016-07-15T22:20:40.475-04:002016-07-15T22:20:40.475-04:00When I was in the fifth grade , our teacher would ...When I was in the fifth grade , our teacher would read books to us. One was about the Sugar Creek Gang. She could only read the books on Wednesday so we had to wait to discover the end. Didn't find the book anyplace else then.<br /> I read to all my children. They were given books from an early age. One of their first trips was to the library.<br /> Regencyresearcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828749339318882968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-85517426549011815472016-07-14T13:55:49.168-04:002016-07-14T13:55:49.168-04:00I've always loved reading, and I'm thankfu...I've always loved reading, and I'm thankful that my parents did, too, because visits to our local library were a regular thing. I don't remember being read to, but my husband and I made sure we read to our children every night, including long after they were able to read for themselves.<br /><br />I'd read <i>The Read-Aloud Handbook</i> by Jim Trelease early in our homeschooling years, and one of the things he stressed was that children could understand what was read to them on a much higher level than their reading level, so we would allow them to read whatever they were capable of, and then read to them from classics or series that were at least a few levels up. We'd do the foreign accents (horribly, in most cases, but memorably) and would explain any antiquated phrasing if we needed to, and they still remember most of those books, even though they're now in their early 20s.<br /><br />We'd also listen to audiobooks on longer car trips. I think reading to kids, no matter what age, is essential.Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-2067661508487916952016-07-14T12:37:00.669-04:002016-07-14T12:37:00.669-04:00Medeia - I was really annoyed when they turned Jam...Medeia - I was really annoyed when they turned James & the Giant Peach into a movie!! My students love those books as well :)<br /><br />Christine - I loved reading to my kids as well. Strangely only one turned out to be a reader though. The other just wanted a ball or a puck or a place to run :)<br /><br />Sharon - That's awesome! Kids are extremely intuitive and kind - and they do take care of each other! Love your book talks!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-79860075714750552692016-07-13T22:15:20.190-04:002016-07-13T22:15:20.190-04:00I think my students liked reading. Every Friday we...I think my students liked reading. Every Friday we didn't have reading groups. The kids got to sit on my stool and talk about the books they were reading for pleasure. I actually had to limit each student's time to talk and how many questions their classmates could ask about the book. It was crazy fun. Kids know who struggles with reading and if the environment is non threatening the students will support the other students and ask the correct level questions for their classmates.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24974145813279461742016-07-13T21:42:39.983-04:002016-07-13T21:42:39.983-04:00A wonderful post. I was reading and writing storie...A wonderful post. I was reading and writing stories early, but I don't remember anyone reading to me. Yet I started to read to my son before he was even born, and he has a great love for reading. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-72606413853449438822016-07-13T19:42:17.540-04:002016-07-13T19:42:17.540-04:00I adored James and the Giant Peach and Alice in Wo...I adored James and the Giant Peach and Alice in Wonderland as a child. I don't recall too many books read in class that I particularly liked until I reached high school. My students borrow my copy if Ice Dogs and they enjoy Hatchet. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-21639297075901826562016-07-13T12:12:51.446-04:002016-07-13T12:12:51.446-04:00Beth - ACK!!! Not hearing the ending??? That's...Beth - ACK!!! Not hearing the ending??? That's awful! One class insisted I finish the True Adventures of Charlotte Doyle right down to the last half hour of the year :)<br /><br />Denise - Love it! Mockingbird is one of my all-time faves! There is SUCH power in that story and in those characters!!!<br /><br />Joy - thanks! It's all about finding the right books :)<br /><br />Funny Blue - "marinate children in literature" is my new favourite phrase!! Those are all great books. Anne was definitely the series that turned me into a reader forever!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-88501533936521268622016-07-13T10:54:30.908-04:002016-07-13T10:54:30.908-04:00What a wonderful post, Jemi! I taught second and ...What a wonderful post, Jemi! I taught second and third graders for years, more than half of those years in a multiaged 2/3 classroom. Everything you said is so spot on! Shelly Harwayne, who did tremendous work with literacy in the New York public schools in the latter 20th century, said over and over to "marinate children in literature." Which of course is what good teachers everywhere do! I read every one of those books in your collage to my kiddos. I was a very early reader, can't remember not reading, but I do remember my mother reading "Bambi" to me over and over, and "The Just So" stories. I loved to read the Bunnicula series to my students and Will Hobbs' "Kokopelli's Flute," "Anne of Green Gables,"and "Number the Stars," and, and ... So Many marvelous books! Thanks for the wise words and stirring up warm, fuzzy memories! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-55044760446982287222016-07-13T06:39:07.666-04:002016-07-13T06:39:07.666-04:00Good job, Jemi. Once we make it fun for children t...Good job, Jemi. Once we make it fun for children to learn then they'll willingly participate. Sounds like you've found a great formula for getting kids to read. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-66504088413442095442016-07-12T20:56:53.579-04:002016-07-12T20:56:53.579-04:00Great post Jemi! As a high school teacher I have s...Great post Jemi! As a high school teacher I have students who don't love reading but it's never too late. The titles studied in secondary don't suit every student but I've yet to meet a student who didn't fall in love with To Kill a Mockingbird. I grew up in a house of readers and pass that love on when I can. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-14481188368094106692016-07-12T17:38:16.872-04:002016-07-12T17:38:16.872-04:00You sound like a wonderful teacher - there's n...You sound like a wonderful teacher - there's nothing better than being read to! <br /><br />I had several teachers who read to the class every day, but the one that stands out was Ginger Pye in grade 4. The end of the school year came before the end of the book, and I remember how awful it was not to know how it ended!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-58091590188355082602016-07-12T13:58:04.792-04:002016-07-12T13:58:04.792-04:00Joylene - thank you! Reading to kids is such an am...Joylene - thank you! Reading to kids is such an amazing advantage for them! :)<br /><br />Pat - I don't remember any either! Those are such great stories - I wish our teachers had read to us!<br /><br />Dawn - thanks so much! There's nothing quite as rewarding as working with kids!<br /><br />Mason - thanks :) Reading can be the best part of some kids' worlds and I love being able to open that door for them :)<br /><br />Michelle - literacy opens so many doors and opportunities for people. Your students are so lucky to have you! Keep spreading the joy :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-75067835214997841452016-07-12T13:24:34.323-04:002016-07-12T13:24:34.323-04:00I love, love, love this post! And I love reading!
...I love, love, love this post! And I love reading!<br />From experience, instilling a love for reading starts during childhood. <br />Literacy levels in my country are poor. I don't want to go into details because there are various ways in which it's defined and measured which becomes quite problematic, but let me give it to you from a different perspective... 83% of the population are ASSUMED to be literate.<br />I'm one of the fortunate ones, as my mother always made sure there were books in our home. She had a Reader's Digest subscription and always bought the small monthly RD books as well as the Reader’s Digest Condensed books. We also had library cards and she took us to the public library at least once a week.<br /><br />I love reading aloud to my class every opportunity I have, and ALWAYS stress the importance of reading. Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42454479137992147172016-07-12T08:25:04.894-04:002016-07-12T08:25:04.894-04:00I can't remember any really favorite book from...I can't remember any really favorite book from when I was young. I just remember enjoying reading and always participated in the summer reading program at the local library when school was out. Jemi, you're an awesome teacher and we need more like you that encourages youngsters to enjoy books and see them as a pleasure rather than an assignment. Thank you!!Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-19301540736456322442016-07-12T01:19:25.071-04:002016-07-12T01:19:25.071-04:00Great post, Jemi! I'm also a teacher, though I...Great post, Jemi! I'm also a teacher, though I'm working as a Spec Ed para-educator. I love it! It's so rewarding, working with young readers! What lucky students you have!Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71599942232773890682016-07-11T20:25:06.504-04:002016-07-11T20:25:06.504-04:00It's weird, but I can't remember the books...It's weird, but I can't remember the books that were read to me when I was real little, but in grade school, starting in first grade, our teachers always read stories to us, at least a chapter a day. I discovered the wonderful stories like Call of the Wild and Black Beauty that way.<br />Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64252417546591237022016-07-11T16:00:07.389-04:002016-07-11T16:00:07.389-04:00I read to all my sons when they were little. They ...I read to all my sons when they were little. They read to their children before they were born. Sorry I'm late, Jemi; computer issues!<br /><br />Thanks for a wonderful post. The others are right, you are the best!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-65105724013438539412016-07-11T13:34:55.005-04:002016-07-11T13:34:55.005-04:00Alex - it really is a big key for so many!!
Natal...Alex - it really is a big key for so many!!<br /><br />Natalie - it's almost always the favourite part of the day (along with gym!) :)<br /><br />Jeff - thanks! I actually don't remember teachers reading to us at all - wish I did!<br /><br />Teresa - thanks! So many of us got really attached to reading when a series caught our interest<br /><br />Susan - there's always a reason! I love the image of your kids and you sharing great books!<br /><br />Pat - so true! We need to catch them while they're young!<br /><br />Juneta - I love that story! Your mom & I would get along great. No restrictions for my kids either! :)<br /><br />Laurel - that's so true! I had a wonderful imaginary land when I was younger too - and all that story play with the dolls. So much fun! ;)<br /><br />Bish - what an eclectic mix! Your mom was a smart lady - and you're so lucky!! Great adventures from an early age :)<br /><br />Chrys - screen time is hard to compete with. I love that I can foster a love of reading at school because it's sometimes so hard at home!<br /><br />Lee - you're so sweet! I do have the best job in the world! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-41658376057191222572016-07-11T11:45:17.652-04:002016-07-11T11:45:17.652-04:00You are the best, Jemi! We need more teachers like...You are the best, Jemi! We need more teachers like you and we'd have young people always talking about that last book they read. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-13052883669776153342016-07-11T11:30:39.274-04:002016-07-11T11:30:39.274-04:00I try to get my nephews to read more but the oldes...I try to get my nephews to read more but the oldest is always playing video games. Oh, there's been times when I got them interested in wanting to read something, but it doesn't last. Unfortunately. <br /><br />When I was a kid, I actually had a hard time reading. It wasn't until 5th grade when I pushed myself. And then finally 6th grade when I developed the love to read and write.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12847402431599363252016-07-11T11:19:35.518-04:002016-07-11T11:19:35.518-04:00I learned to read early following along as my moth...I learned to read early following along as my mother read to me. My favorite books that she read out loud were the Oz books. But she also read Grimm, Andersen, George McDonald, The Iliad and Odyssey and so many others. Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.com