https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy What surprised you? What do you want to try in your classroom? What were your thoughts about the chapter? Do you have any other ideas? en-us 2018-06-12 23:51:22 UTC 2018-10-06 18:46:02 UTC hello@padlet.com shelby_sharrett https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/269888507 I learned some new vocabulary words that I will start using. 
Gutter- Center of the book
Vocabulary lines- show things like speed, motion, or ideas. 
Endpapers or fly pages- the two page spread on the inside/back cover. 
I am still confused on whether you should do your illustrations first or your text first. Maybe this  is a personal opinion! I would like to discuss this with y'all to get your opinions! 
 Children need to be taught:
* It could take a long time create your illitrations.
* There is a reason for everything the author/illitrator did in a book! Study all features! 
* A full page spread is stronger and bolder that a vignette.
* Erasers can be your favorite tool!
* Look closely at the pictures. There is often another story being told just by looking at the pictures!  
* Kids need to write on plain white paper in order to decide where to place their words on the page. (Like authors do) ]]> 2018-07-10 23:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/269888507 https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/271231734 I think it is interesting that she allows her students to decide if they start with illustrations or with the words first. I do think it is an important decision that can shape how your book turns out, but a good management system needs to be in place in order for that to happen. 
I like the approach she used to teach stamina. She says, " I believe children's illustration work is the most developmentally appropriate context for them to develop stamina they will need to become successful at project-like work, so we talk a lot about children taking their time, going back to a book day after day, continuing to develop the ideas in a picture more and more." I also love the questions, "What sort of picture feels right for these words?" and "How do you want the reader to see and read this? I want to start asking my students those questions.
I have never thought about creating illustrations in a way that evoke emotion. Most of my pictures are in the center of the page, so I want to take the time to notice the spacing and unique elements in illustrations. 
Lisa has mentioned using blank white paper. Do you think that is what we should exclusively use or should we introduce lined paper as well? ]]> 2018-07-26 21:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/271231734 hnmedrano https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/273643047 I think it's interesting what kids notice and the things they think about. Some of the things they think of have never occurred to me. It's a different perspective from the eyes of a child. This is a good starting point for those conversations when learning about the writing process. In my mind I feel like the picture always goes first because it's like a movie I can replay in my head. I've always told them to start with a picture and then on their words. As I move on to my words I get more ideas about details to add in my picture because of the words I chose to use. I think I will try giving them that choice this year. We can discuss how Marla Frazee has done it both ways and that either way is okay. ]]> 2018-08-17 03:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/273643047 sharon_kuykendall https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/287162479 I really enjoyed this chapter.  Hearing the kids questions and Marla’s responses was priceless.  My favorite is the text or pictures first question.  I love how she said it’s different everytime, and sometimes they go hand-in-hand.  For me, I always draw first, and I’m 100% guilty of telling the kids to sketch their ideas on paper before writing.  I think with their young age, they need to see the idea before they can write about it, especially since for most of them their picture is their writing.  I always ask them to raise their hand when theit picture is down, so I can help them with their words.  I would like to try helping them with their words first, and then seeing if they can draw a picture to match what they wrote.  It’s a different way of thinking, but I think they should have the option as well.]]> 2018-09-28 23:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/287162479 https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/287172184 In the past, usually the first week of school, I would give students a blank piece of paper folded in half and tell the students to draw their picture on top of the fold and their words below the fold. After picking up their work showing a drawing on the whole page and no words, I would get frustrated because I’m thinking, “Didn’t I ask you to draw on the top and write on the bottom?” After reading this chapter, especially the section on “How did you decide to do a spread across the whole page?”, I’ve got to encourage the students to “be more intentional when they make a decision about illustration space” and that a “full-page spread is stronger, louder, and bolder than vignettes or illustration with little or no background.” 

]]> 2018-09-29 02:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/287172184 https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/289937918 I really enjoyed reading the questions kids asked the authors. One of the questions that got me thinking was when the students asked Marla Franzee if she draws the pictures first or writes the words.  In my classroom, I usually model and encourage students to start with the pictures.  After reading this chapter, I realized that it doesn't really matter.  Students who enjoy writing can always start with words, while students who are artists can start with  pictures.   I plan to discuss how some authors start with words and others with illustrations. Students will then have a choice on where to start with their writing.
I also liked how the kids asked about the "fly pages" 
It really never occurred to me to address those pages. This year I plan to encourage students to add "fly pages" as the year progresses. ]]> 2018-10-06 18:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shelby_sharrett/1bx1wnh97egy/wish/289937918