Sara BeLong

I teach Grade 6 Literacy and I think I have the greatest job in the world. I'm always looking for new and improved strategies to use in my classroom.

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@ShelfieTalk A8 - Thank you, Jack Wong, you have helped me understand the journey of many of my students in a new way. #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk A7 - If you loved The Words We Share, may I recommend When Stars Are Scattered. #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk A5 - This is an important book for our students to ensure that they feel seen and connected. It's a story of hope and a mirror for many. #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk A4 - I will read this aloud to my students and invite them to share their reactions and ideas with each other. Great for cross-curricular. #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk A3 - "Come on, he says, let's go down to see the owner together." I love how dad is talking to his daughter about going to the laundromat together. It shows us that 'together', we can accomplish great things. We were never meant to do all the things alone.
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@ShelfieTalk A2 - it makes me think of a quote I love that says, "We're all just here walking each other home." #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk Hi everyone! Sara BeLong from GSMS tuning in tonight.

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@mrs_m_logan A1 - A beautiful story about the power of connection #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk A8 - Thank you, Georgia. You have deepened my thinking about the human connection provided through poetry and how much we all need it. #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk A7 - I have read some poems by Amanda Gorman, Jack Prelutsky (fun ones!) and Kenn Nesbitt lately and the students like them. They are also loving Grant Snider's books. #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk A6 - I love all of her ideas and will incorporate many! I definitely love using poems as quick writes. I want to try her "poems on desks" idea and poetry stations in the near future! #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk No but I will check this out. Thanks!

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@ShelfieTalk No but I'll check this out! Thanks.

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@ShelfieTalk A4 - Poetry offers students an opportunity to share deep thoughts and feelings in ways that other writing doesn't. It's magical when they write from their heart. This builds connection. #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk A3 - Through poetry, we attend to hearts and humanity by creating opportunities for kids to share in others' experiences while allowing them to share theirs.

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@ShelfieTalk A2 - I used to think poetry was best taught in a unit, but now that I have read Awakening the Heart, I think it should be a daily habit. #shelfietalk

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@ShelfieTalk A8 - Thank you Albert, Louise, and Emily, you have helped me understand the need to teach and learn about seeing through two eyes. #ShelfieTalk

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@ShelfieTalk A7 - If you loved Walking Together, may I recommend Be a Good Ancestor. #ShelfieTalk

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@ShelfieTalk A5 - "Look underground - those trees are holding hands. We, as people, must do the same." #ShelfieTalk