tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6763670682969260926.post7373734860076270912..comments2024-01-10T11:54:49.035-05:00Comments on Coffee Cups and Lesson Plans: Sparking Student Motivation: Meeting an Author!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04674675143629781926noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6763670682969260926.post-42710644671180125012014-03-16T09:24:58.944-04:002014-03-16T09:24:58.944-04:00You're spot on with the way the the author'...You're spot on with the way the the author's need to present. It makes such a difference for the kids to include rather than lecture. We've got a couple of authors coming in later this year and I'm hoping they grab the kids attention. Last year we had one that was pretty dry and just talked for over an hour. The fact that you had a nonfiction author is pretty cool too. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Matt<br /><i><b><a href="http://digitaldivideandconquer.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Digital: Divide & Conquer</a></b></i>Matt https://www.blogger.com/profile/08852979197112220942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6763670682969260926.post-2606553248824438872014-03-15T22:23:42.639-04:002014-03-15T22:23:42.639-04:00How exciting Michele! And, I would think the same ...How exciting Michele! And, I would think the same thing...non-fiction author? Not so much, but he knew his audience and how to hook them! Smart man! I bet that visit will spark some future writer at your school! Those are the kinds of moments that can change a life! Thanks for sharing and linking up BBB!<br />Joanne<br /><b><a href="http://headoverheelsforteaching.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Head Over Heels For Teaching</a></b>Joanne Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054895417146708432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6763670682969260926.post-51186616210507675502014-03-15T16:29:24.065-04:002014-03-15T16:29:24.065-04:00I am like you - I would not think of a non-fiction...I am like you - I would not think of a non-fiction author as a fit for elementary school but it sounds like he is an engaging presenter. I am glad that you and your students had a great experience. What a great hook, using questioning and critical thinking to engage the students. We are having two authors visit our school this week - I am so excited (Eric Walters and Mike Wade).Elementary AMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972140936502799290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6763670682969260926.post-56570771484442408092014-03-15T09:40:42.055-04:002014-03-15T09:40:42.055-04:00Doesn't it just make such a huge difference wh...Doesn't it just make such a huge difference when presenters grab their attention from the first moment...especially for you having middle schoolers. It sounds like you guys had an amazing and meaningful visit since the kiddos were able to bring ideas back into the classroom! Sounds like Mr. Aronson is a top notch presenter and author. Happy Saturday, Michele!<br />Alison<br /><a href="http://www.rockinandlovinlearnin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'</a>Alison Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18353164628345963175noreply@blogger.com