Reading teacher's message
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As a teacher I love the ultimate message that this story sends: Reading is hard work, but with effort everyone can suceed.

The story is set in absurdity where educated cows, pigs, and ducks can teach the big bad wolf a few things.  Enjoy!
2426205
I am currently in the process of becoming a teacher... I will be student teaching in the Spring.  The week of September 11th this year, one of my teachers read this book to all of us in one of my education classes.  All 26 people in my class fell in love with this book, and we were all greatly disappointed to find out that the book is no longer being published.  And I was horrified at the prices that the used books are being sold at.  This is a wonderful book with a great message, and it too bad that you cannot get it at a reasonable price anymore.
323790
This is for my grandson.  He has not received it yet.  He will get next year.  My daughter, who is a teacher, will love reading the book to him.
2816816
Teacher changed the text after the start of the semester and they were WONDERFUL about the return. Will look here first for all of my texts going forward.
1747795
Teacher idea...going to have my class write about the teacher's lounge at our school!
1861966
MOST OF IT IS IN THE PRESENT TENSE. I WANTED READING MATERIAL FOR KIDS AND THIS IS PRETTY GOOD FOR THAT. IT MAY NEED SOME WORK ON YOUR PART AS A TEACHER TO EXPLOIT THE MATERIAL, BUT WORKS FOR ME AND MY STUDENTS. THEY ALSO HAVE A VERSION IN ENGLISH IF YOU NEED IT.(JOURNEYS I THINK)
LOVE THE COLORS AND THE QUALITY OF THE PAGES AND HARD COVER.
ENTERTAINING. SOME FICTION AND SOME NON FICTION
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While I am a pre-service teacher, the second grade classroom that I am observing is currently working with _Charlie Needs a Cloak_and sequencing.  The students are given the prompt of each of Charlie's actions on 'wool' pieces and then the students write 2-3 complete sentences using various punctuation.  Also, there is a story within a story, which students (at least these 12 second graders) showed enthusiasm with prediction and sequencing. The story within a story format is one big reason why I am a fan of this book!
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Reading Johns account of his experience as a high school teacher brings to mind my own experience. I too was a high school teacher, and many of his experience resounded what I, or any teacher, if they are true to themselves, go through every day. The doubts, fear of inadequacies, and inner demons are constantly present in the lives of teachers. Who among teachers can claim to know all? But we walk into our classrooms every day, and teach. We do this because we know something about our subject matter which the students don't know.
With that in mind, we teach, and if we love what we do, we do so with love, with enjoyment, and with commitment. I can see that John loved what he did, and for that alone, he did it well. All those doubts were there to always push him on to greater heights. If he for once stopped worrying, and relaxed, he would have also stopped growing. Therefore, those doubts are there to remind us always that we have not reached our peak, and that peak, believe me, is never reached. Your story showed what a great teacher you were, and an inspiration to teachers. It was a great story in human development. I enjoyed reading it. It was very well written. I should write mine someday.
2961759
I needed a good book on Guided Reading and this is it!!!  I am looking forward to using it in my classroom!
4013385
Im a first grade teacher who absolutely loves this book.  The message is simple for young children to grasp. My students and my own personal children enjoy reading Ms. Mittlemans stories.  She came to my school to speak to our students and really inspired them. I highly recommend her books and am excited for the next one.
142171
This book is a must-read for elementary school teachers and would make good reading for parents of young children and perhpas even teachers across the board.  Too many of our reading programs in this country are put together in a rather random and haphazard way, even though NCLB is trying to remedy this situation. Unlocking Literacy explains why and how to put together a "cohesive, systematic, explicit, and direct" reading program.  It should be required reading of every elementary teacher in training, parent of a young child, and educator in the country.
2387425
I tutor in a reading program in the local school district. My student has been wanting to read this book in the series. I then ordered it for her to be delivered to her home, makes it a bit of a prompt for reading more when you receive a book in the mail.?..
4535834
This book was just what the teacher requested for the students to have for class. I was able to read and understand the terms and chapter material
247323
God's Messages of Love are the last poem printed (also named "The Gifts of God") in this book of poetry. Its a majestic teaching. The last section of the last poem was altered when printed (it does not match what was scribed).

On 1/7/78 Helen Schucman, Ph. D. scribed this message:

"There is an urgency that calls to you. You have a function. Do not now delay. In a little while you will understand. You have been given charge of one way to God. It is direct and sure and true, and there is need for it. You will be shown how it is needed, when to use it, and where it should be taught for continuity."

God's Messages of Love soon followed. They allow the intent of the 1/7/78 message to be fulfilled. The 1st of God's Messages of Love says (in part) "Choose once again" is still your only hope." This demonstrates Jesus' continuity of teaching, linking their earlier work to God's Messages of Love.

Any of us can have an illness and many will experience death. These teachings do not prevent either. But when applied, they take some of the sting out of illness and help the reader cope when their own death is imminent.

It is truly beyond poetry, its like Jesus saying to everyone "PS I Love You", ... 12 pages of profound guidance for humanity.
4465029
This book provides good ideas for implementing comprehension activities for grades k - 6.  I feel that the teachers of higher grades would also benefit from some of the principles outlined in the book.
765078
As a teacher I would recommend this book for both young and older readers. Great message, recommended for summer reading list.
2002695
Mr. Roberts is able to convey an amazing message of perseverance and purpose while remaining accessible to every reader.  I am a teacher and I related so much to his message.  He recently spoke at my school and my students were inspired and riveted by his message.