[aisle] Teacher Request

Wed Nov 3 13:44:11 CDT 2021

As I mentioned earlier, I've read the book. I read it a long time ago, and
I did booktalk the book to I believe 8th graders, maybe 7th, but my
recollection would be 8th.

I stand by what I said earlier. I don't think this would be a great choice
for a read aloud to 5th graders. They will mostly get lost, and probably be
bored because they won't understand what is going on. As an adult, I
remember getting a little lost myself!

If the teacher has very specific reasons for picking this book for her
class, I would be truly interested to know what they are. As I mentioned
before, I've found that a lot of teachers teach what they remember reading
because, frankly, a lot of them don't read new books. And by new, I mean
since they left school/college. I get it. If they don't know what to read,
it can be hard to know where to start.

I don't see any harm, as many have mentioned - myself included - in
recommending some titles that the librarian has read and feels confident
about in terms of broad appeal to the class. I don't see it as an issue to
use our expertise at knowing books and our students to help a teacher see a
broader field to pick from. I also don't see an issue with mentioning to
that teacher you aren't sure if that would be a great pick for the
students. It is a way to open up a dialog and find out why it is being
selected. I am often asked to make recommendations to teachers for read
alouds and other suggestions for their students. I feel it is a huge part
of my job and another reason why I read so many titles each year.

This is how you build relationships with teachers - even those in other
buildings - and show them how we can be a resource for them.

If, after this discussion, the teacher still wants to use the book, that is
their prerogative....and maybe next time they will ask for a
recommendation! :)

On Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at 1:21 PM Kristen Harvey via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> I agree with Christine and I haven't read it but some YA books can be very
> relevant to some of my 5th grade classrooms right now. If the teacher
> mentions she hasn't read it, I would maybe recommend a book on a topic she
> is looking for to do a readaloud, but if she is seeking out a certain book,
> let her check it out and read it with her class.
>
> On Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at 1:12 PM Kiss, Susan via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> YES, Christine!  I agree!
>>
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>> Jessie Nicoson via AISLE <aisle at list.railslibraries.info>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 3, 2021 1:05 PM
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>> *Cc:* Jessie Nicoson <nicosonj at district87.org>
>> *Subject:* Re: [aisle] Teacher Request
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>> Completely agree with you, Christine.
>> Mrs. Yesenia (Jessie) Nicoson
>> BJHS, IMC
>> nicosonj at district87.org
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>> On Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at 1:04 PM Christine Wilson via AISLE <
>> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> Is it really our place to decide what a teacher can and cannot read aloud
>> in the classroom? She may have a very sound reasoning for sharing this
>> particular book with this particular class, but even if she doesn't, I
>> think we should remember the Library Bill of Rights and send her the book.
>>
>> If you want to express some concern, and inquire what lesson this
>> corresponds to, and suggest some alternatives, I think that's fine. But
>> trying to regulate what a teacher reads in her classroom is, I think, over
>> the line.
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at 12:09 PM Jessie Nicoson via AISLE <
>> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> Common sense media has it listed as 13+...
>> Mrs. Yesenia (Jessie) Nicoson
>> BJHS, IMC
>> nicosonj at district87.org
>> 309.827.0086, ext. 1893
>>
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>> On Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at 11:47 AM Sara Bell via AISLE <
>> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> Hi all,
>> I have an 5th grade teacher requesting me to loan I Am the Cheese by
>> Robert Cormeir to her for a read aloud.
>> (She is in an elementary building, only the the high school has that
>> title in my district.)
>>
>> I feel uncomfortable with that choice for a read aloud for that grade.
>> Am I crazy? I have not actually read this book, can someone share
>> their opinions on this, please?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sara Bell
>> District Media Specialist
>> Dunlap, IL
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