tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077108830055802067.post5176573559924774139..comments2022-12-11T01:30:22.362-09:00Comments on Keeping Up with Carrie: Notebook Know-HowCarrie Dawleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00140219916288399162noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077108830055802067.post-17177184460113929932015-07-14T17:26:14.823-08:002015-07-14T17:26:14.823-08:00That's an idea... I have also considered stapl...That's an idea... I have also considered stapling several sheets of paper to the front cover to allow for a place strictly for gathering ideas and use the pages to practice writing. After reading Notebook Know-How, though, I'm leaning more toward using one notebook until they fill it. They will then be able to reread the notebook to find patterns in their writing and maybe take pieces of something that wasn't going well... Things they'd forget about if it wasn't all in one place to allow for rereading. I don't know. There are lots of ways to go about it, and you might be on to something with the first and second notebooks... especially if they have two distinct purposes... Hmm...Carrie Dawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140219916288399162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077108830055802067.post-91416404472669818272015-07-14T12:31:53.087-08:002015-07-14T12:31:53.087-08:00What do you think about having 2 notebooks? The ...What do you think about having 2 notebooks? The first to start collecting ideas and not stress the organization of it. Then, once they have used it for awhile, they can move to a standard size one with some organization. EShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191789604178712476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077108830055802067.post-35779030681319272042015-07-14T10:49:02.460-08:002015-07-14T10:49:02.460-08:00Thank you! I like that idea, but I think I would ...Thank you! I like that idea, but I think I would use standard-sized composition notebooks. That's just the thing I was looking for to jump start the gathering ideas lessons!<br /><br />Like the author of that blog, I use my notebook in front of the kids until they ask about it. Then I'll intentionally start a conversation for which *everyone* will want to share ideas. Then, like Aimee Buckner, I'll tell them that I have just the way for everyone to tell their stories... Enter - the notebooks!<br /><br />My biggest issue, I think, will be figuring out how to organize the notebooks so the students understand exactly how to use them. I'll keep thinking about it. I think with all of this conversation, something brilliant is bound to happen! :)<br /><br />Thanks for the link! I really enjoyed that post!<br /><br />CarrieCarrie Dawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140219916288399162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077108830055802067.post-9348738259156349972015-07-14T10:41:51.059-08:002015-07-14T10:41:51.059-08:00Once I read them, I'll post my thoughts on my ...Once I read them, I'll post my thoughts on my blog. Call me a nerd, but I'm sort of excited to get them! HAHA!! I still have over $2,000 worth of items on my wish list, so I'm crossing my fingers that the categories I've wish listed end up on Amazons sale list! :)Carrie Dawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140219916288399162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077108830055802067.post-36601413774493945952015-07-14T09:46:45.359-08:002015-07-14T09:46:45.359-08:00Lucy Calkins has little kids keep "Tiny Topic...Lucy Calkins has little kids keep "Tiny Topics" notesbooks. Here is a post that talks a bit about it: http://kennedyskornerblog.blogspot.com/2014/08/tiny-topics-notebooks-and-reading.html<br /><br /><a href="http://mybrightbluehouse.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">My Bright Blue House</a>EShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191789604178712476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077108830055802067.post-5701977006889810572015-07-14T06:50:33.035-08:002015-07-14T06:50:33.035-08:00Carrie,
Haha! I would love to hear what you think ...Carrie,<br />Haha! I would love to hear what you think of the Katie Wood Ray books. I've heard great things about her, but have never read one...Now I might have to head to Amazon. (Or put one in my cart until the 15th/tomorrow!) I hope you like No More! Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00879616927219202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077108830055802067.post-88633875757340466402015-07-13T21:17:31.469-08:002015-07-13T21:17:31.469-08:00Thank you for the book suggestion, Nicole! I just...Thank you for the book suggestion, Nicole! I just ordered "No More 'I'm Done!'" I also ordered "About the Authors: Writing Workshop with Our Youngest Writers" and "In Pictures and in Words: Teaching the Qualities of Good Writing through Illustration Study" both by Katie Wood and "Talking, Drawing, Writing: Lessons for our Youngest Writers" by Martha Horn.<br /><br />Basically, I've decided that I need to log out of Amazon right now!! HAHA!!<br /><br />Thanks again for the suggestion! I should get it within the week. I'm looking forward to reading it!<br /><br />CarrieCarrie Dawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140219916288399162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077108830055802067.post-4568389886709620612015-07-13T19:03:40.552-08:002015-07-13T19:03:40.552-08:00Hi, Nicole!
Thanks for your comments! I am going...Hi, Nicole!<br /><br />Thanks for your comments! I am going to look up "No More, I'm Done" on Amazon as soon as I finish this! (You know, they're having their Prime Sale on Wednesday... I'm hoping they put books on sale because my wish list is full!)<br /><br />I think your booklet idea is great! I ordered 30 primary-ruled composition books before the end of the school year last year. I have them in my classroom waiting to be put to good use. I'm really thinking the writer's notebook is the best use! I just need to figure out how to get started with first graders. It worked very well with my fourth graders so many years ago, although Notebook Know-How definitely gave some great ideas for strategies that I wish I had back then!<br /><br />I'll definitely check out your book recommendation! Thanks!! :)<br /><br />CarrieCarrie Dawleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140219916288399162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077108830055802067.post-66969409192639068202015-07-13T18:08:08.337-08:002015-07-13T18:08:08.337-08:00Hi Carrie,
I think you would really like the book ...Hi Carrie,<br />I think you would really like the book "No More, I'm Done", I think it approaches these ideas in a very primary way! It discusses gathering ideas, focusing topics, and using mentor texts a lot! I teach using a workshop style and I love that I feel like this book gives me a broad range of really wonderful writing ideas. I have also been toying with the idea of creating for my students a booklet made out of several sheets of paper folded and stapled for them to keep in their writing folder. The book I've read talks about letting students try out an idea, and I think the booklet/notebook is a nice middle ground for my students. If they want to try various beginnings or exciting verbs or even improve their voice in one of the sentences in their writing, they could do this in the booklet. It would be a place to play with words and ideas without feeling committed to finishing a story. I also feel like this would be a way to differentiate in my classroom. Not every child will be ready to play with ideas in this way, or not ready to do it independently. Even if they do it only during a conference with me, it is a record of our practice together. Just my thoughts. <br />I enjoyed your post.<br />NicoleNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00879616927219202571noreply@blogger.com