https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp Made with the best of intentions en-us 2018-08-28 16:19:55 UTC 2026-01-22 19:32:03 UTC hello@padlet.com mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/275949318 This book follows the story of a young girl named Ally who struggles with dyslexia. Ally struggles to feel normal, to be productive in school, and to meet friends due to self-consciousness and self-doubt. Her new teacher, Mr. Daniels, takes exception and shows his commitment to helping Ally. Over time, their bond and trust grows strong. Ally slowly learns to be happy, meet new friends, and find ways to learn with her "learning differences."]]> 2018-08-28 16:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/275949318 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/281991780 This book (based on a true story) tells the tale of a young boy named Salva who is separated from his village/family due to warfare occurring in South Sudan. As it follows through his life, the story of a young girl named Nya who is living in Sudan during modern times is told. As the separate stories progress, you see how Salva's life journey comes around to change the lives of many, including Nya.]]> 2018-09-16 18:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/281991780 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/287825318 This book is set in a futuristic world where society has "perfected" living. The government has been replaced by "The Thunderhead" which is a cloud that overseas everything. It protects and ensures proper standard of living. Society has also overcome death, but this leads to one problem. Overpopulation. Sythe's are tasked with the job of "gleaning" people on order to sustain population. This is the only way people die. Citea and Rowan have become apprentices to Sythe's. Their journies are separate, but always connected as disfunction takes place amongst the Sycthes of the world.]]> 2018-10-01 19:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/287825318 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/300505581 So I've only read 3 books so far. I'm a little behind, but I do plan on doing most of my pleasure reading over winter break. I have several books in mind for which I plan to read, and I will have much more time and motivation for it during the winter months.]]> 2018-11-05 15:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/300505581 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/300586718 This book is about a father and son's journey south through a post-apocalyptic United States. The characters remain nameless, and the epidemic is barely detailed. The main purpose of the story is the bond between father and son in a world that is empty and dangerous. Their relationship is constantly built upon, and the journey is always suspenseful.]]> 2018-11-05 17:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/300586718 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/311204167 This book is about a group of students who are fed up with their overly strict teacher and decide to "teach him a lesson." When things go horribly wrong, they are faced with a road of hard moral decisions.]]> 2018-12-05 02:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/311204167 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/339481000 This book is part of a series that takes a uniquely deep dive into famous/influential music albums. This one is on one of my favorite indie albums, and one of the most influential indie albums to date. A deep dive into the lyrics, history, and lasting effect.]]> 2019-03-08 20:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/339481000 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/339481162 This book is about a girl named Ada who was born with a clubfoot and can barely walk. It takes place during the beginning stages of WW2, and the story begins explaining the abusive nature her mother has had towards her her whole life. Ada decides to sneak out with her brother once children are being called to evacuate the city when bomb threats begin to take place.]]> 2019-03-08 20:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/339481162 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/349348530 This is a short picture book about how to be happy in your own skin even after being put down by outside circumstances. You can always make adjustments in life to make yourself happier.]]> 2019-04-08 03:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/349348530 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/349348925 This book is part of a series that takes a uniquely deep dive into famous/influential music albums. This one is on an album widey considered one of the greatest albums of all time, by one of the greatest bands f all time. A deep dive into the lyrics, history, and lasting effect. One of my personal favorite bands/albums. After reading the last book within this series, I realized there were many more I wanted to read. So that's why this trend has started.]]> 2019-04-08 03:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/349348925 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356925601 This book is part of a series that takes a uniquely deep dive into famous/influential music albums. This one is by the same band that I explained before in the previous 33 1/3 book I read. This is the album after, and it too is known as one of the best albums of all time. Both albums are ones I have loved for a while now and learning of and reading these books has been very interesting to me.]]> 2019-05-05 13:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356925601 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356926178 This is another book about a band. I like music a lot, so I used this challenge to read a bunch of books about bands I love. This one's more biographical about how the indie band Cloud Cult came to be where they are today. This is a very indie band, and they aren't too big at all, but their story is incredible. Considering the death of the lead singer/songwriter's song shook everything the music stood for, and the slow rebuild throughout the discography is very encouraging.]]> 2019-05-05 13:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356926178 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356926866 This book is mostly for science teachers. It shows many different ways we must consider how and why we read for science. How to decipher whats an effective read, not only for us but for the student as well.]]> 2019-05-05 13:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356926866 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356927793 Was never made to read it in school, so I figured I'd read it now. As many know, it's a book most young adolescents are to read at some point throughout their schooling. I find it kind of odd that it has become such a staple in schools, though. I actually really loved this book, but I find it odd that everybody is expected to read it as if it's groundbreaking. Still, probably one of my favorite books out there.]]> 2019-05-05 13:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356927793 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356928392 Similarly to The Catcher in the Rye, I was never made to read this in school. I knew how famous it was and somehow didn't really know what it was about, so I read it now. I liked it a lot, but again, find it odd that it's such a staple in school. From what I have heard, Gatsby himself is a famously loved character. But honestly, Nick was probably my favorite. I loved reading about everything going on through his eyes. Most of the story has a story because of his interpretation. Also,I then watched the movie... Wasn't a fan.]]> 2019-05-05 13:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356928392 mmiddle6 https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356928839 My parents got me this book for Christmas, so I read it over break. It's a compilation of teacher-made entries of encouraging stories for teachers. It goes through several different types of stories, all of which add to the fact that teaching is an amazing and rewarding profession. It was interesting to read this before actually becoming a teacher. I got to kind of read all about the little rewarding factors that I get to look forward to.]]> 2019-05-05 13:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mmiddle6/qi5z6f1t3ktp/wish/356928839