Speaking from the Heart: Recent Comments

Comment on For Ben by Request

2012-02-06T04:30:07Z

I needed to thank you for this great learn!! I definitely enjoying every little little bit of it I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post.

Comment on Is this a TPRS blog?

2012-02-01T21:44:10Z

This is interesting post. It's good information for me. I wish you could have a successful future. Thanks!

Comment on For Ben by Request

2012-01-23T17:14:24Z

It is terrifying to think of what a commodity art has become.

Comment on A Powerful Example of Acquisition

2012-01-13T10:55:28Z

A great story and the perfect recipe!

Comment on For Ben by Request

2012-01-09T11:45:08Z

Have you ever thought about adding a little bit more than just your thoughts? I mean, what you say is important and everything. But its got no punch, no pop! Maybe if you added a pic or two, a video? You could have such a more powerful blog if you let people SEE what youre talking about instead of just reading it.

Comment on FVR Experiment in Levels 3 and 4

2011-12-23T13:12:37Z

Hmmmm good question....we use dictionaries so rarely that most of my students aren't aware of their hidden location in my cupboard. :o) Once in a while a student will ask me for the meaning of a word. If I don't know it, we'll pull out a dictionary together and look it up.

I think that the focus is on understanding the story and enjoying the story rather than deciphering every word. ( We 4%ers like focusing on the words :o)...so it will be your 4%ers that ask!) Since they have self-chosen their books, they almost always choose a level that is comprehensible to them.

Hope that helps!
with love,
Laurie

Comment on I Hate Report Cards

2011-12-20T12:45:35Z

Your articles are really informative. Now i am checking your post daily for latest updates

Comment on FVR Experiment in Levels 3 and 4

2011-12-14T10:53:46Z

Hi Laurie.
I had read this post before I ordered my books for FVR. Today is the official start so I am following your example to the T.
One question I have: Do your students ask to use dictionaries when they're reading to look up words or do you discourage that for the FVR?
Cynthia

Comment on Apologies

2011-12-07T07:14:13Z

Waiting for results!

Comment on Emerging Output

2011-12-01T13:14:35Z

Hi Laurie,
Sorry to contact you this way. I am not sure if my e-mails got through to your address regarding the NYSAFLT issue. Would you still be able to provide me with those contacts? Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it.
With gratitude,
Brigitte