tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post4804741262209624539..comments2024-01-08T10:36:56.143-06:00Comments on The Logonauts: Rain School - analysis of beginnings and endingsKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976518664053843566noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-39719507368144718772015-02-18T16:44:13.124-06:002015-02-18T16:44:13.124-06:00This book gives children (and adults) a tiny glimp...This book gives children (and adults) a tiny glimpse into someone else's "real world", one that is not as easy as ours and might give our children a deeper appreciation for the school life they have.Linda H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01005584805379179415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-78142076310786990712015-02-17T16:13:43.294-06:002015-02-17T16:13:43.294-06:00Thanks, Christie. I'm normally on a two-to-thr...Thanks, Christie. I'm normally on a two-to-three times a week schedule, but daily definitely means the typos can pop through. Glad you are enjoying my book selection, and I am really enjoying hearing everyone's thoughts and analyses too! Katie TheLogonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692992719352402255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-24516280193254585902015-02-17T13:58:05.182-06:002015-02-17T13:58:05.182-06:00Yes, I've read this one. It's a good one. ...Yes, I've read this one. It's a good one. Checked it out multiple times. Katie, you have a knack for picking out these great books that weave right into your site's purpose. So curious to see what other great books you've picked out. Yes, the daily blogging is hard. I'm glad it don't blog daily year round. Two weeks is plenty, but it's lots of fun!Christie Wright Wildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656162315858480593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-39526737970336468002015-02-17T13:55:59.158-06:002015-02-17T13:55:59.158-06:00And here are two more examples.And here are <a href="http://christiewrightwild.blogspot.com/2013/02/story-element-10-beginningsendings.html" rel="nofollow">two more examples</a>.Christie Wright Wildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656162315858480593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-6777844063818187692015-02-17T06:48:38.213-06:002015-02-17T06:48:38.213-06:00Thanks, Vivian! I think is one would work as a gre...Thanks, Vivian! I think is one would work as a great mentor text for kids too, because the circular structure of the story matches a circular structure (seasons/years) that makes sense to kids.Katie TheLogonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692992719352402255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-3905266782733937982015-02-17T06:47:32.420-06:002015-02-17T06:47:32.420-06:00Thanks so much! It really is a book for opening ki...Thanks so much! It really is a book for opening kids' eyes.Katie TheLogonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692992719352402255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-640342075478623322015-02-16T22:58:27.743-06:002015-02-16T22:58:27.743-06:00Wow and wow and wow! I love this book. I'm goi...Wow and wow and wow! I love this book. I'm going to see if I can get a copy...I agree with Damon Dean...this belongs in every school library. Wonderful review, Katie...a perfect choice for showing the elements of beginnings and endings. :)Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-17007633888853833972015-02-16T22:30:04.360-06:002015-02-16T22:30:04.360-06:00This looks like a book that belongs in every schoo...This looks like a book that belongs in every school library. The message is powerful, and in the circular structure the determined pursuit of education is emphasized as the ending becomes a new beginning. Great review Katie!Damon Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07782134281754572820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-39633995353699548842015-02-16T20:57:08.534-06:002015-02-16T20:57:08.534-06:00Glad to help, Joyce! Not every story is circular, ...Glad to help, Joyce! Not every story is circular, of course, but you always want some connection to the beginning when you reach your end, and it is magical to see how great books accomplish that.Katie TheLogonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692992719352402255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-57533223134779428492015-02-16T20:56:06.154-06:002015-02-16T20:56:06.154-06:00Thanks, Lindsay. Education is a privilege, and thi...Thanks, Lindsay. Education is a privilege, and this is a great book to help students appreciate that point. Katie TheLogonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692992719352402255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-58530756003309808022015-02-16T19:58:33.669-06:002015-02-16T19:58:33.669-06:00Katie, another great choice! I love your analysis ...Katie, another great choice! I love your analysis of beginning and endings. You make it clear how the story is circular and comes right back around.<br /><br />Now I have a better idea when I am ready to do a post with that element.Joyce Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900414064144613758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-40495086416406562412015-02-16T18:39:40.094-06:002015-02-16T18:39:40.094-06:00I love it! Education in other parts of the world i...I love it! Education in other parts of the world is seen as a great privilege. It sounds like this story definitely drives home that point. I love books that take you on a full circle journey! I'll have to check this one out! Lindsay Bonillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734335653097756643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-5960710735844079382015-02-16T17:05:20.509-06:002015-02-16T17:05:20.509-06:00Whoops, thanks Juliana! Clearly this post-a-day th...Whoops, thanks Juliana! Clearly this post-a-day thing is beginning to take its toll. :) Fixed it. <br /><br />I absolutely agree with you that kids need to realize all the opportunities that they have on a daily basis.Katie TheLogonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692992719352402255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-30050597286733606972015-02-16T17:01:13.130-06:002015-02-16T17:01:13.130-06:00Agreed, Laura. I always think it is helpful to giv...Agreed, Laura. I always think it is helpful to give kids a broader sense of perspective!Katie TheLogonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692992719352402255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-65474956189029931482015-02-16T15:18:47.041-06:002015-02-16T15:18:47.041-06:00Love the theme here too! Most American school chil...Love the theme here too! Most American school children really don't know how lucky they are to have free public education! (PS, your spell check self corrected a word incorrectly... coincides not coincidences.) :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05419138502846490455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7722037294375418886.post-40884944112949096232015-02-16T13:38:54.237-06:002015-02-16T13:38:54.237-06:00Wow, that sounds like a powerful read! Kids and s...Wow, that sounds like a powerful read! Kids and schools in the U.S. these days tend to be so product-focused, so this is an especially important story for them to hear I think. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com