tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717773180187225490.post8982586831816679653..comments2023-10-04T06:25:13.262-07:00Comments on You get what you get: Too Precious to ShareLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18021256117579217710noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717773180187225490.post-1273610547919598552015-03-28T19:33:04.960-07:002015-03-28T19:33:04.960-07:00I think you are preserving the books:) You are m...I think you are preserving the books:) You are modeling that books are to be respected. They will understand that you treasure all books. I have to admit I do the same thing. I have a small "teacher collection" over on a different bookshelf that I save until it is time to study that unit. C.Crouchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065392042287738590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717773180187225490.post-88572555831119864632015-03-28T19:25:17.703-07:002015-03-28T19:25:17.703-07:00I am an avid book lover. It's been hard having...I am an avid book lover. It's been hard having a two year old who I'm trying to teach the love of reading. She DESTROYS books. It's not that she doesn't love them, she loves them too much. So I understand where you are coming from and I appreciate the honesty. ;) Raeilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872184824245408370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717773180187225490.post-4320986898602950162015-03-28T19:03:20.650-07:002015-03-28T19:03:20.650-07:00This is a dilemma that most teachers face. It is ...This is a dilemma that most teachers face. It is so important to put books into the hands of children. I try to get extra copies of my mentor texts at inexpensive prices at bargain stores, library sales etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291750505954052325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717773180187225490.post-75537851008237755952015-03-28T18:18:13.755-07:002015-03-28T18:18:13.755-07:00Your honesty shines through in this piece, as does...Your honesty shines through in this piece, as does your inner conflict. Words like yes and but, still and unless create a contrast that shows how difficult it is to stick to your decision. The ending is especially well crafted when you leave us wondering how this will all turn out - for you and your students.Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242789002327147206noreply@blogger.com