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Vicki Spandel
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- Sisters, OR
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Vicki Spandel commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"Thanks, Ken. I am busily writing all these down. Tuesday I visit our local bookstore, Paulina Springs. It's actually NOT a chain. Sisters is a town of only 1500, yet we have one of the best bookstores around--it's our pride and joy!"
Vicki Spandel commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"Thanks, Paul. That is a very intriguing one, especially with your comment about poetic language. You can always tell the good books. They're the ones where you find yourself going back, underlining, writing little notes.I picked up two other…"
Vicki Spandel commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"Ken--Thanks for responding. I like a wide range of books--philosophy, ecology, biography, and fiction--especially mysteries. Anything well written and fast paced will do. I promise to pay attention!!"
Vicki Spandel commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"Paul--Oh, my gosh! Thanks! The Art of Racing in the Rain was recommended by a friend, who lent me her copy--but had to take it back because she'd borrowed it from another friend. I read the first few chapters and got totally hooked--I'm…"
Vicki Spandel replied to Brenda Krupp's discussion Writing from the Light of Every Book You Ever Read in the group What are you Reading?"I think Peck is right--but maybe not in the way he intended. Writers are readers, all right, but not just readers of books. They read people. They read situations. They read nature--and themselves. I love to read, and will read almost anything you…"
Vicki Spandel commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"Anybody got a good recommendation for a page turner "lose yourself in it" airplane book? I've got a 12-hour flight Wednesday, and I need something REALLY good!! (Not too deep--I've done "deep" all week.) Thanks!"
Vicki Spandel commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"Ken--Three brothers? You need this book! Buy it this weekend--seriously. You will NOT be sorry!!"
Vicki Spandel commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"I just finished one of my favorite books in a long while--Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka (and I'm really proud of myself that I can type his name without looking--it's a lot harder to memorize than, say, Barry Lane). The book is…"
PaulWHankins left a comment for Vicki Spandel"Hello, Vicki:
I caught you at an Indianapolis conference, I believe. I too like the Poems from Homeroom book. I especially like what she has done with the accrostic pieces. These make for some interesting "thought captures" when…"
Vicki Spandel commented on Barry Lane's group What are you Reading?"I'm reading Poems from Homeroom by Kathi Appelt. Not only is she a wonderfully imaginative poet (in this book, she captures many of the joys and heartaches that go with being a teenager), but she also writes the story behind each poem, and…"
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What are you Reading?
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Amber White left a comment for Vicki Spandel"Gee Vicki, I'd make a great politician...I never answered your question! I'm "paid" to assist 6th & 5th grade, but being the only literacy coach in the district, I gladly extend a helping hand across the district whenever or…"
Amber White left a comment for Vicki Spandel"You certainly make revision manageable and dare I say that f word...fun! I'll be sure to post some student work to your page. Being a NWP person, I've followed your work from some time. It truly has helped us have meaningful conversations…"
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- How would you describe your work?
- I create student materials that make revision and editing both fun and easy to understand for students of all ages--and make the teaching of revision more interactive and much less stressful. I also coach student writers--and in my spare time am working on two picture books.
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- At 11:43pm on April 26, 2009, Amber White said…
- Gee Vicki, I'd make a great politician...I never answered your question! I'm "paid" to assist 6th & 5th grade, but being the only literacy coach in the district, I gladly extend a helping hand across the district whenever or wherever needed.
- At 11:36pm on April 22, 2009, Amber White said…
- You certainly make revision manageable and dare I say that f word...fun! I'll be sure to post some student work to your page. Being a NWP person, I've followed your work from some time. It truly has helped us have meaningful conversations about writing. Providing the students with trait specific feedback moves writing in a remarkable way.
Giving back to the rural school district I grew up in has been more than rewarding. Not only do I get to work with people who once were my teachers, I'm also surrounded by friends, neighbors, and children that I've known most of my life or theirs. I'm in a vacuum where I live...pretty far away from city life, but I've latched on- more like grabbed a leg and would not let go- of some amazing mentors over the last 15 years. Collaboration and networking has been instrumental in my own personal growth and as a result, the challenges we all face as educators don't seem as scary when you have support and lots of brains to help you!
- At 7:07pm on April 22, 2009,
Gaetan Pappalardo said… - I was first introduced to your work through the PA writing and Lit project. I used the nine rights for a teachers as writers club I host in my district. That book is dead honest. Thanks for the honesty. G
- At 3:24pm on April 22, 2009, Gaetan Pappalardo said…
- Welcome Vicki!! Love your books.
- At 10:54pm on April 21, 2009, Amber White said…
- Vicki,
Your work has given our district common language (k-12) to discuss writing. It's difficult to put into words the impact this has made on students and teachers. I'll send you a student sample or two (writing stemmed from WriteTrait lesson) for you to enjoy!
- At 11:05pm on April 9, 2009,
Sue said… - Hi Vicki,
You are a godess to our PA writing fellows. We take your rights very seriously:-) Thanks for telling us your story.
Sue
- At 12:10pm on April 2, 2009,
Barry Lane said… - Hey Miss Vicki,
How the heck are ya? You didn't mention that you were the 7th trait. 6 plus Vicki!!!
Lets talk soon. It's been too long!!
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