[MOSAIC] HELP! I need a lot of opinions on less hardcover or more paperback....
I'm writing a grant for literature/trade books to use for think- alouds, etc., following RWM and MOT. The maximum amount is $1000, which can buy a lot of books. Do you think it's better to buy less hardcover books or more paperback. They will be just for me, so the students will not have access to them. Please send suggestions! Thanks, Shannon ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] HELP! I need a lot of opinions on less hardcover or more paperback....
I just finished writing for two grants. In one I ordered graphic novels in paperback, but in the other, I ordered two sets of hardcover books because they would be used among all of our three grade levels. The hardcover books are for a form of Readers Theater, although they are actually one and two act plays. Having said all of that, if the books are mainly for you, go for the paperbacks. Check out prices at Amazon because you can get some really good deals with them. Lynn --- On Thu, 9/18/08, Shannon Lauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Shannon Lauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MOSAIC] HELP! I need a lot of opinions on less hardcover or more paperback To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008, 10:32 PM I'm writing a grant for literature/trade books to use for think- alouds, etc., following RWM and MOT. The maximum amount is $1000, which can buy a lot of books. Do you think it's better to buy less hardcover books or more paperback. They will be just for me, so the students will not have access to them. Please send suggestions! Thanks, Shannon ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] HELP! I need a lot of opinions on less hardcover or more paperback....
I would go hardcover. They last longer, are easier to read aloud. On 9/18/08 8:32 PM, "Shannon Lauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm writing a grant for literature/trade books to use for think- > alouds, etc., following RWM and MOT. The maximum amount is $1000, > which can buy a lot of books. Do you think it's better to buy less > hardcover books or more paperback. They will be just for me, so the > students will not have access to them. > > Please send suggestions! > > Thanks, > > Shannon > > > > ___ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] HELP! I need a lot of opinions on less hardcover or more paperback....
I would say if they are just going to be handled by you, buy as many as you can. You can get another grant in a couple of years and add to the collection. Yes, hard covers last longer but wouldn't you want access to as many books as you could get your hands on in all genres. I have old paperbacks I have used for over ten years reading to kids. Just my humble opinion. You could get a most fantastic library with this sort of money sticking to soft covers. --- On Fri, 19/9/08, ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] HELP! I need a lot of opinions on less hardcover or > more paperback > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" > > Received: Friday, 19 September, 2008, 11:19 PM > I would go hardcover. They last longer, are easier to read > aloud. > > > On 9/18/08 8:32 PM, "Shannon Lauer" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I'm writing a grant for literature/trade books to > use for think- > > alouds, etc., following RWM and MOT. The maximum > amount is $1000, > > which can buy a lot of books. Do you think it's > better to buy less > > hardcover books or more paperback. They will be just > for me, so the > > students will not have access to them. > > > > Please send suggestions! > > > > Thanks, > > > > Shannon > > > > > > > > ___ > > Mosaic mailing list > > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > > > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > > > Search the MOSAIC archives at > http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > > > -- > Lori Jackson > District Literacy Coach & Mentor > Todd County School District > Box 87 > Mission SD 57555 > > http:www.tcsdk12.org > ph. 605.856.2211 > > > Literacies for All Summer Institute > July 17-20. 2008 > Tucson, Arizona > > > > > ___ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at > http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. Make the switch to the world's best email. Get Yahoo!7 Mail! http://au.yahoo.com/y7mail ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] HELP! I need a lot of opinions on less hardcover or more paperback....
If you are the only one handling them, hand-down my advice would be more paperbacks rather than fewer hardcovers. These days, $1000 doesn't buy a lot of hardcover books. On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 8:32 PM, Shannon Lauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I'm writing a grant for literature/trade books to use for think- > alouds, etc., following RWM and MOT. The maximum amount is $1000, > which can buy a lot of books. Do you think it's better to buy less > hardcover books or more paperback. They will be just for me, so the > students will not have access to them. > > Please send suggestions! > > Thanks, > > Shannon > > > > ___ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] HELP! I need a lot of opinions on less hardcover or more paperback....
Also, I wanted to mention that some of the amazon.com "used" books are actually new and many qualify for Prime shipping, so you don't have to pay the $3.99 or whatever it usually is with used books. That could REALLY make your money go further. On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 8:32 PM, Shannon Lauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I'm writing a grant for literature/trade books to use for think- > alouds, etc., following RWM and MOT. The maximum amount is $1000, > which can buy a lot of books. Do you think it's better to buy less > hardcover books or more paperback. They will be just for me, so the > students will not have access to them. > > Please send suggestions! > > Thanks, > > Shannon > > > > ___ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] HELP! I need a lot of opinions on less hardcover or more paperback....
I have written several grants, and to be honest $1,000 is only a lot if you buy paperbacks. I get both depending on if the books are going to go in my classroom library or if I'll only be using the books to teach. If you're not planning on the kids using the books, go for the paperbacks! On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 9:32 PM, Shannon Lauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I'm writing a grant for literature/trade books to use for think- > alouds, etc., following RWM and MOT. The maximum amount is $1000, > which can buy a lot of books. Do you think it's better to buy less > hardcover books or more paperback. They will be just for me, so the > students will not have access to them. > > Please send suggestions! > > Thanks, > > Shannon > > > > ___ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > -- Elisa M. Kifer Third Grade Literacy Teacher Fox Meadow Elementary "Love of reading and writing is not taught, it is created. Love of reading and writing is not required, it is inspired. Love of reading and writing is not demanded, it is exemplified. Love of reading and writing, is not exacted, it is quickened. Love of reading and writing is not solicited, it is activated." -Russell Stauffer, 1980 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
