Turea+Hutson

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Turea, you made this book sound really interesting! I loved the description and I definitely think it would be something I would like. Why couldn't you use it for class? Was it written more than 5 years ago? Also, I don't get the cat - but it makes me want to read the book. I'm wondering what it has to do with the justice system! :) - Allison Barash

Allison, I missed the part where the avatar was supposed to match the book. I edited the avatar so it makes a little more sense now :)-Turea

media type="custom" key="20955274" Wow, Turea, this DBT was awesome and creepy. I loved the pictures and music, they were perfect. It would be helpful to include a Works Cited page giving credit where the pictures came from, and it would be the last slide on your Animoto video. BJ Neary



media type="youtube" key="L-5ZWCRyGHc" height="315" width="420" Turea, I loved your book talk! You certainly captured the secrecy of family abuse within Anka's family and the uncertainty she faces since she is treated like a piece of furniture. Well done! BJ Neary

Turea, great book talk. I haven't read the novel, but I've seen it on the shelves at B&N. You made it sound very interesting! Almost as if Anka is somewhat upset that her father doesn't think of her enough to even consider abusing her, like her siblings. That touches on some really deep issues. Nice job!

Turea, I relly enjoye dyour book talk! You spoke so well about the book, and it really enticed me to read the book. You did a great job summarizing the themes/issues within the book. They seem to be very intense. Great job!- Joanna

media type="custom" key="21182318" [] Turea, //Say the Word// looks like a novel my girl students would love; your wordle defines Shawna and her many good qualities. I have other books by this author, but I definitely want to get this one for my students. BJ Neary

That was really fun! I did not know what a wordle was. I found myself really intrigued by what the book was about just by this compilation of descriptive text. Great job! ~ Krista

Hey, Turea, I did a Wordle too, I wanted to try it out, to mix it up, and I had so much fun going through all the style, color and font choices until I got to the one that "felt" just right! I will do this again, and I really enjoyed yours, too! Kathleen Cusick

I have never read this book, but I loved your wordle. The words you chose to include were very strong, and seemed to capture the essence of the story. I'm looking forward to adding this book to my list!- Joanna

media type="custom" key="21390772" Turea, Your book talk really caught the restricted life of the religious commune where Kyra grew up and the way she is threatened by the prophet when she does not want to marry her 64 year old uncle and instead just wants to be with the boy she loves. Good job, BJ Neary

media type="custom" key="21450056" Turea, I really liked your DBT! I am guessing that the story is about teen pregnancy. I liked the images that you used. I am very curious about the image that followed, "you swore you would never be like your mother" and the image with the police tape! I am hooked. I need to know more about this book. Good job!! -Holly

Turea, I really enjoyed your DBT. What web resource did you use? I liked your text and pictures, you captured a young girl's mistake and the consequences. Good job! Thank you for the credits on the word doc.BJ Neary

Turea- I really enjoyed this trailer. Having read a book on teen pregnancy from the perspective of the teen father, I was especially drawn into it. Nicely done!-- Joanna

I really liked your use of the questions - very engaging. And you seemed to think of everything - even the brick wall background was symbolic to me! I read your review on Goodreads too, and was already interested, but this trailer helped even more! Great job! - Allison

I really like the program you used to put this together! I've never seen something like this before. I love that you included so many questions, and no answers, it really drew me in! - Nicole

Thanks, everyone! I used Wallwisher for this one. I had tons of fun with it.-Turea

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"Decisions, decisions," wanting to read this book is certainly an easy decision for me! I loved how you gave a snip-it of what was going on and left us hanging with what decision would be made. Great job! ~Amy

Turea, this was a great book talk, you really captured the essence of the girls in school as the day wore on and one unsuspecting girl was going to be ambushed. Awesome job! BJ Neary

Great hook - I loved the ending! I also liked how you set up the entire story - without revealing anything. I definitely have never heard of a book like this and I definitely want to check it out! - Allison

media type="custom" key="21583454" Turea, I loved your Animoto; the Katy Perry song and fireworks theme were upbeat and I definitely want to read the Claudette Colvin book! Great job, BJ Neary

Turea- It's like you choreographed the fire works with the song! It was great--I love the animoto options and found it really easy to work with. I saw a few titles that I want to check out, too. Very thoughtful presentation. ~Caron

Turea! I haven't used the firework background yet! It is so cool! I love how the book covers fade in and get a little brighter! Great song too. I really think it is like a teenage anthem. Thanks-Holly

Turea, This was truly excellent! After I produced my Animoto, and took another look at it, it occurred to me that it lacked something, I liked all my books, but why? You really hit the nail on the head including a short but concise description of each novel, it was just the right touch, wish I would have done it! (Next time I will, when I do one for my class!) Great job, Kathleen

Author Study http://wallwisher.com/wall/qf8ygc530q Turea, this Wall Wisher on Laurie Halse Andersen is fantastic; I was enthralled with the digital book trailer for Wintergirls and I loved the author interview tih LH Anderson, great job! BJ Neary

Turea, this was really good. I loved the book trailer you made...it really captured that author's work well. Awesome job!- Joanna