The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion
SUMMER CHALLENGE 2013
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25.19 -- Oma1229's task: School is Out Forever!
Approved books:
Books Not Approved:
Would you say this is a silver cover?It seems silver to me.
Would you call this silver?
If not, can I use this for Option 1 - Historical Fiction? It is fantasy, but the country it's set in is real - England.
is there enough green in this cover for Option 2?
Wanda, congratulations on your retirement! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine.
Congratulations on your retirement! Great task. Would you consider this gold?
Thanks
Does this count as a musical instrument? It's a piano key.
Or
Part of a violin
Congrats on your retirement and thanks for your service as a teacher....such an important and often undervalued profession.
JennRenee wrote: "is this gold enough?"Yes, it is gold enough for me.
Kathy G. wrote: "Would you say this is a silver cover?It seems silver to me.
"Kathy G. wrote: "Would you say this is a silver cover?
It seems silver to me.
"It is and since I read that book I know just how silver it is plus the letters of the title are gold.
Chaitra wrote: "Would you call this silver?If not, can I use this for Option 1 - Historical Fiction? It is fantasy, but the country it's set in is r..."
Yes, that works!
JennRenee wrote: "is this gold enough?"Yes, it works
Donna Jo wrote: "Wanda, congratulations on your retirement! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine."Thanks so much--I am certainly trying and really enjoying being able to read as much as I want and what I want!
Fiona (Titch) wrote: " is there enough green in this cover for Option 2?"Green to go for this one!
Thanks Wanda and HAPPY RETIREMENT x
Fandury wrote: "Is this cover green enough?
"Since there seems to be silver combined with the green,this cover will work.
Chris wrote: "Congratulations on your retirement! Great task. Would you consider this gold? Thanks"
Yes, that works.
Peebee wrote: "Does this count as a musical instrument? It's a piano key.
Or
Part of a violin
Congrats on your retirement and thanks ..."
Peebee wrote: "
Does this count as a musical instrument? It's a piano key.
Or
Part of a violin
Don't think that one key is enough for a piano but the violin certainly works. I appreciate the thanks for my service, however, I certainly gained so much from all those years of working with students.
Congrats on your retirement and thanks ..."
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "The Mirror of the Soul for Option 1?"Yes, of course, medieval history is my favorite!
That's mine sorted for the 2 on here :D
Might have to add both to my TBR list!
Wanda wrote: "Chaitra wrote: "Would you call this silver?If not, can I use this for Option 1 - Historical Fiction? It is fantasy, but the country ..."
Thank you and congrats on your retirement! :)
Wanda wrote: "Kathy G. wrote: "Would you say this is a silver cover?It seems silver to me.
"Kathy G. wrote: "Would you say this is a silver cover?
It seems silver to me.
[bookcover..."
Thank you!!!
Karen GHHS wrote: "For option 3, would Tiffany glass count? Clara and Mr. Tiffany"I have been to many museums and admired Tiffany Glass. Yes, this cover is acceptable.
Thank you Wanda. I've been trying to fit this one in for a while now!
Hello! Would this work for a gold cover?
thanks!
Hi, congratulations on your retirement Wanda! I am a teacher too but have a long way to go before retirement...Is this ok for a gold cover? I am not sure which edition I will get in the library but I think it will be either one:
or
Bekka wrote: "Hello! Would this work for a gold cover? thanks!"
Yes, that is fine.
mstan wrote: "Hi, congratulations on your retirement Wanda! I am a teacher too but have a long way to go before retirement...Is this ok for a gold cover? I am not sure which edition I will get in the library b..."
Yes, either one will work. The cover has both green and gold so it good to go.
Wanda wrote: "Bekka wrote: "Hello! Would this work for a gold cover? thanks!"
Yes, that is fine."
thanks!
Hello, Kristi. :)Would you consider this cover sufficiently green-and-silver to qualify for this task? Thanks.
Option A: In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik LarsonOption B:
Mod
Would you consider this cover sufficiently green-and-silver to qualify for this task? Thanks.
"Hi, Karen! Actually, this is Wanda's task, so she'll have to be the one to approve/disapprove your choice. I'll make sure she knows that your question is here, though!
Karen wrote: "Hello, Kristi. :)Would you consider this cover sufficiently green-and-silver to qualify for this task? Thanks.
"Yes the combined colors work-sorry to be late in responding-lady day of vacatiof vacation
Claire wrote: "Option A: In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik LarsonOption B:
"Both work
Wanda wrote: "Yes the combined colors work-..."Thank you, Wanda. Hope you enjoyed your vacation. :)
Nonodisco wrote: "Is this gold enough for Option 2?"It most certainly is! Enjoy!
Is there enough silver on this cover for option 2?
It is close but, yes, I think there is enough.
Would
have enough green to work for Option B? Thanks!
Judy wrote: "Would have enough green to work for Option B? Thanks!"Sure!
The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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In 2012 I retired from a 35 year career in education. I was fortunate to serve as either a teacher or administrator at all three levels (elementary, middle, and secondary) during this time. To celebrate my recent retirement, I am choosing aspects of my career as the theme to this task.
Required: Please state the options you chose and provide any other required information when you post. If you chose a cover option, please include the cover in your post.
For this task, think back to your school days, and choose two books from two different options.
1. Option A- Where in the World?
The subject that I most enjoyed teaching was World History with an occasional class of European History. For this option choose a book that is set outside of the U.S. and has "historical fiction" as a genre on its GR main page. The book must be set in a real country (no fantasy countries). If you are not a fan of fiction then a non-fiction book about European or World history that has "history" listed as one of its genres will work. Examples:
Books about U.S. history or historical fiction set in the U.S. will NOT be accepted.
Required: If the GRs description does not make it clear, explain how your book fits the task.
2. Option B-Show Me The Money
Economics was another subject that I taught. The sujbect itself was not a favorite but I did so enjoy my Seniors and being able to share this last year with them. For this option please read a book that has a cover that is either green, gold, and/or silver. The cover should be at least 50% one or more of these colors.
3.Option C-Woo-Hoo! Field Trip!
Student love taking field trips but they can be quite an undertaking for the teachers and administrators. However, I planned and led many field trips during my career. As I tried to squeeze Humanities into the History curriculum,the two places that I preferred taking my students were to museums (art, natural, etc.) and symphonic concerts.
For this option read a book with a musical instrument or one of the following things you'd find in a museum on the cover: wall art (i.e., a painting or photo - at least a partial frame must be shown), a mummy and/or sarcophagus, an extinct animal or its skeleton/fossil.
4. Teacher's Pet
I would be the last person to admit to the existence of a 'Teacher's Pet' However, for this option you can be the Teacher's Pet. Choose any book to read that meets the SRC guidelines.
Hopefully, during the completion of this task you will remember some special teacher, administrator, aide, cafeteria worker, janitor, bus driver, etc. If you get a chance, drop them a note to let them know you remember them fondly. It will be appreciated, guaranteed!
NOTE: Books with genre "Children's" or "Kids" that are at least 100+ pages and conform to all other SRC rules may be used for this task.