Comments on: Masterpiece & Award Lists http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/ A School Library Journal Blog Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:58:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Diane http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-437 Diane Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:39:55 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-437 Clarification: When I mentioned state award lists, I was referring specifically to lists generated for students to read and vote for their favorites, not regimented quality reviewed award lists. Student interest, familiarity with authors, and easier approachability and readability factor much higher. A little controversy always helps. Clarification: When I mentioned state award lists, I was referring specifically to lists generated for students to read and vote for their favorites, not regimented quality reviewed award lists. Student interest, familiarity with authors, and easier approachability and readability factor much higher. A little controversy always helps.

]]> By: Diane http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-438 Diane Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:39:55 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-438 Clarification: When I mentioned state award lists, I was referring specifically to lists generated for students to read and vote for their favorites, not regimented quality reviewed award lists. Student interest, familiarity with authors, and easier approachability and readability factor much higher. A little controversy always helps. Clarification: When I mentioned state award lists, I was referring specifically to lists generated for students to read and vote for their favorites, not regimented quality reviewed award lists. Student interest, familiarity with authors, and easier approachability and readability factor much higher. A little controversy always helps.

]]> By: Diane http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-439 Diane Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:42:29 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-439 Also, I need to know if you think it's unfair to expect authors to update their websites. I heard several complain about this while wandering around the SLJ summit. Also, I need to know if you think it’s unfair to expect authors to update their websites. I heard several complain about this while wandering around the SLJ summit.

]]> By: Diane http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-440 Diane Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:30:55 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-440 I love how we can all disagree on titles. We found this an easier read because of the obvious plotting. Students were able to read quickly and we could discuss the big topics. So, answer the question highlighted. Weren't you horrified and wondering what the author was thinking in the ending (or near ending) with what James did? I love how we can all disagree on titles. We found this an easier read because of the obvious plotting. Students were able to read quickly and we could discuss the big topics. So, answer the question highlighted. Weren’t you horrified and wondering what the author was thinking in the ending (or near ending) with what James did?

]]> By: Lazygal http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-441 Lazygal Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:38:53 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-441 Interesting review. I had the opposite reaction, that it was only a 3-star (of five) read thanks to all the coincidences and the obvious plotting. Fairrosa agreed (go to GoodReads to see her comments). It will be interesting to see how more react to it, including students. Interesting review. I had the opposite reaction, that it was only a 3-star (of five) read thanks to all the coincidences and the obvious plotting. Fairrosa agreed (go to GoodReads to see her comments).

It will be interesting to see how more react to it, including students.

]]> By: teacherninja http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-442 teacherninja Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:57:49 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/practicallyparadise/2008/11/12/masterpiece-award-lists/#comment-442 Can't wait to see it! I'm running off to our book fair right now to see if they have it in... Can’t wait to see it! I’m running off to our book fair right now to see if they have it in…

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