tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post4481427785248765065..comments2023-03-25T04:31:59.721-04:00Comments on One Literacy Coach: Patricia Polacco and PassionDiana Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983334708228942464noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-65259015724539028652012-03-09T23:25:26.939-05:002012-03-09T23:25:26.939-05:00How do you spell "Jealous, envious" let...How do you spell "Jealous, envious" let me think of some other synonyms. I know there must be an app for that. LOL.<br /><br />What a marvelous opportunity for all your students and staff. I really like her books. Maybe some day I will have the opportunity to meet her in person. Thank you for sharing.LibraryDragon/Storykeeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695194443477630515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-81513259674437799682012-03-09T22:06:10.875-05:002012-03-09T22:06:10.875-05:00I was fortunate enough to hear her speak several y...I was fortunate enough to hear her speak several years ago. I agree with you, she is an inspiration! I read MY ROTTEN RED-HEADED OLDER BROTHER to my middle school students as a prompt to get them writing stories about their siblings or other relatives. I love that Patricia's stories come from her life.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-23279519026456052302012-03-09T20:59:55.703-05:002012-03-09T20:59:55.703-05:00Just like everyone else. I love her and am jealous...Just like everyone else. I love her and am jealous you got to see her in person. Wow. Lucky you, lucky kidsDeb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-118469896396625222012-03-09T20:10:23.220-05:002012-03-09T20:10:23.220-05:00We recently had an author visit from Erik Brooks s...We recently had an author visit from Erik Brooks so it was fun to hear about how much these authors are able to touch children and inspire them.wakeupandwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609907178978468802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-3596543907138877822012-03-09T20:09:52.074-05:002012-03-09T20:09:52.074-05:00Wow! I am jealous! What an amazing author to teach...Wow! I am jealous! What an amazing author to teach kids that they have the makings of a story in their own lives!iteachatechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577705358154432706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-3952034583867988932012-03-09T19:14:49.619-05:002012-03-09T19:14:49.619-05:00Patricia is my hero. Wish I could have heard her. ...Patricia is my hero. Wish I could have heard her. She's amazing. I had the priviledge of finally meeting her 4 years ago when she was Barnes & Noble. An amazing story teller! Love the pictures.MaryHelenhttp://booksavors.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-20463940951586652522012-03-09T19:09:41.423-05:002012-03-09T19:09:41.423-05:00Jealous! What an amazing experience!Jealous! What an amazing experience!Lennyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437152011277318795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-29666038243345596082012-03-09T16:34:35.863-05:002012-03-09T16:34:35.863-05:00She is absolutely one of my all time favorites. R...She is absolutely one of my all time favorites. Really happy that you and all your students got to experience this wonderful time with her.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515621893919982957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-65398785009106619162012-03-09T15:33:47.828-05:002012-03-09T15:33:47.828-05:00She is amazing. I live in Michigan so I have had t...She is amazing. I live in Michigan so I have had the pleasure of book signings, school visits and conferences. Everytime she talks I am hypnotized by her "passion!" She is a wonder! Thanks for reminding me why I love her and her stories so much.Betsy Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10492340502962987362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-59848255437692078452012-03-09T15:16:08.725-05:002012-03-09T15:16:08.725-05:00Wow! I am jealous. What an experience. Thanks for ...Wow! I am jealous. What an experience. Thanks for sharing it.Deanna Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833713749655912827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-18083190559985356872012-03-09T14:37:06.414-05:002012-03-09T14:37:06.414-05:00I would LOVE to hear Patricia Polacco speak in per...I would LOVE to hear Patricia Polacco speak in person some day. How wonderful that she came to your school. What a treat that she brought the quilt too!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this with us, Diana.Stacey Shubitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903206728640184043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-20653448392801357942012-03-09T13:52:41.139-05:002012-03-09T13:52:41.139-05:00Oh, I know what you mean! She is amazing! I heard...Oh, I know what you mean! She is amazing! I heard her once myself! I'm so glad she came to your school. It's wonderful that your students had that opportunity! Enjoy! Thanks for sharing! Happy Slicing! :)Spricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543099413489004583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-14642661689290482712012-03-09T10:33:53.216-05:002012-03-09T10:33:53.216-05:00I've heard her once at an IRA convention...ama...I've heard her once at an IRA convention...amazing life and writer. I know I would look like the kinders if I had a chance again to hear her talk. xo TGIF nancNanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135130889558068676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-5225317444122120072012-03-09T10:00:58.200-05:002012-03-09T10:00:58.200-05:00The pictures say it all. Thank you for sharing th...The pictures say it all. Thank you for sharing them with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-38370196043991812202012-03-09T09:59:10.900-05:002012-03-09T09:59:10.900-05:00Oh my to be in the presence of Patricia Polacco. ...Oh my to be in the presence of Patricia Polacco. I read at least one of her books to my elementary strategies class each semester. Her words take hold of a college class and make all pause and reflect.Seneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12910008897042571707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-16691427903592455202012-03-09T09:36:21.169-05:002012-03-09T09:36:21.169-05:00Patricia Polacco is one of my favorite authors. I...Patricia Polacco is one of my favorite authors. I have a lot of her books in my classroom. You are so lucky to have had her at your school..Heartfeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675876231566669372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-30651443177706909632012-03-09T08:43:08.690-05:002012-03-09T08:43:08.690-05:00I have always loved Patricia Polacco's books a...I have always loved Patricia Polacco's books and children always do, too. So wonderful that such an amazing story-teller was close enough to visit your school. On another note, "To watch a person do what they love is a wonderful thing" - YES! We can all shine and touch others when we're doing what we love.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849551351155519101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-80388899513297769412012-03-09T08:35:12.985-05:002012-03-09T08:35:12.985-05:00Thank you for sharing the pictures and telling of ...Thank you for sharing the pictures and telling of the day. What an awesome experience for your kids and staff. I am envious.elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-6663643580224561472012-03-09T07:38:33.407-05:002012-03-09T07:38:33.407-05:00"To watch a person do what they love is a won..."To watch a person do what they love is a wonderful thing" - You are right, and I never thought of it that way. What a great privilege to listen to Patricia Polacco!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-11595417845571555672012-03-09T07:08:54.186-05:002012-03-09T07:08:54.186-05:00One word - jealous. :)One word - jealous. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761503687979849137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-70142654356433072052012-03-09T07:01:42.541-05:002012-03-09T07:01:42.541-05:00My students chose Patricia Polacco as their favori...My students chose Patricia Polacco as their favorite author for a Book Week. They found her inspirational even without meeting her in person. Lucky, lucky, lucky you. I am afraid that Estonia is a a bit too far to come. We watched some interviews with her from internet, but it is not the same. I am happy for you and your students.Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-40230149294649261122012-03-09T07:00:27.926-05:002012-03-09T07:00:27.926-05:00I have been lucky enough to have seen her twice - ...I have been lucky enough to have seen her twice - once at my daughter's school many years ago, and then when "Mr. falker" was first published, so I know the power of her presence. My favorite moment both times was when she brought out the keeping quilt. I cried both times.Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-22565543034301906862012-03-09T06:58:57.365-05:002012-03-09T06:58:57.365-05:00Wow, that's so great that you had Patricia Pol...Wow, that's so great that you had Patricia Polacco at your school! I wish we could get some authors over here to Korea. That's amazing to hear that she was able to touch the lives of all the children at your school. It sounds like you kids will remember this moment for the rest of their lives.jyk730https://www.blogger.com/profile/06316625247641575590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-25153250343622828882012-03-09T05:41:06.077-05:002012-03-09T05:41:06.077-05:00I have never seen her and she has not been to our ...I have never seen her and she has not been to our school but now that the train is expanding to us...I can hope! Your piece made me want to be one of the kids at your school.Wanda Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345098241488452543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-74579252049441357102012-03-09T05:36:03.661-05:002012-03-09T05:36:03.661-05:00I know what you mean! Even had our 5th and 6th gra...I know what you mean! Even had our 5th and 6th graders laughing and talking about how they felt something in their hand when they touched the meteor. Just magical. :)Diana Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983334708228942464noreply@blogger.com