tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547225564099537176.post5670463792764975885..comments2023-10-28T05:22:46.448-05:00Comments on The Great Books Foundation Blog: Summer ReadingThe Great Books Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239693857501426893noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547225564099537176.post-37442663388438398012012-07-03T23:02:05.387-05:002012-07-03T23:02:05.387-05:00The Great Books Shared Inquiry approach has been s...The Great Books Shared Inquiry approach has been such an important part of my life as a teacher. I have watched students grow into thinkers, listeners and communicators. The stories within the anthologies are amazingly powerful.<br /> Still, there is so much work to be done. Pulling evidence is a key Common Core component, but the layering of text, researching, vocabulary etc. are also components where the Greats Books Foundation falls short (and persuasive writing, or writing in general). <br /> I spent probably 20 hours composing a "The Man in the Water" lesson(s) that had students investigating black box conversations, info regarding hypothermia, etc. Layering text truly makes a common core lesson. <br /> I look forward to working further with the foundation. I am basing my curriculum on your program, but am making it TRULY common core. So much work!!Julie Tobinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2547225564099537176.post-5087290062136650062012-06-20T16:09:52.016-05:002012-06-20T16:09:52.016-05:00Nice post, Sharon. I can definitely relate. I was ...Nice post, Sharon. I can definitely relate. I was an avid reader as a child. My boyfriend never read outside of school though, and at the age of 38 finally picked up the hobby and is so excited about it. Reading is now his favorite thing to do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com