Our+Book+Recommendations

Taking the Lead Carrie Ekey recommend this book about teacher leadership (Now she's recommended this book twice!!!!--It must be REALLY GOOD!!! She says she uses it all the time!) Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott -- Its about changing things one conversation at time! The Energy to Teach by Donald Graves --Task driven PD When Readers Struggle Teaching That Works How's it Going Comprehension Connections Comprehension and Collaboration The Cafe Book Mosaic of Thought [|The Reading Zone] Teaching With Intention Reading Essentials Hidden Gems Choice Words Conferring: The Keystone of the Reader's Workshop The Energy to Teach Teaching Day by Day [|Using Rubrics to Improve Student Writing] Student Centered Coaching: A Guide for K-8 Coaches and Principals by Diane R. Sweeney Developing Standards-Based Report Cards by Tom Guskey
 * Professional Book List**

Stephanie Parsons Bronny recommended her books and did a book talk about "impossible questions" Maria Nichols Carrie Ekey recommended her books that teach purposeful talk to support the construction of meaning. Carl Anderson We'll be talking about conferring...this is the "Conferring-Guy"! Dana highly recommends his books! Jennifer Serravallo I love her books because they're so concise and useful--she writes about conferring, small groups, and assessment!
 * Authors to Study for Professional Development in Literacy**:

__Mr. O's Cello__ by Jane Cutler -- Carrie Ekey read this book aloud to us as she modeled an "interactive read aloud. media type="youtube" key="VhcjeZ3o5us?rel=0" height="315" width="420"
 * __Interactive Read Alouds__**