tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post1994543237158373204..comments2024-03-27T02:39:51.089-04:00Comments on Beyond LiteracyLink: Winter Bee SurpriseCarol Varsalonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-37267935884554895172019-02-12T17:06:02.145-05:002019-02-12T17:06:02.145-05:00I was really surprised when I saw the bee, Jone. W...I was really surprised when I saw the bee, Jone. Who would have thought it could live in the winter. Thanks for joining me. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-40221893647069843682019-02-12T17:05:17.366-05:002019-02-12T17:05:17.366-05:00Dani, while my golden shovel may look easy, it too...Dani, while my golden shovel may look easy, it took many tries and revisions to get the story to flow. Shorter strike lines are so much easier to handle. I look forward to reading your golden shovel.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-59198439390234342292019-02-10T23:36:17.160-05:002019-02-10T23:36:17.160-05:00What a wonderful golden shovel. And to find a bee...What a wonderful golden shovel. And to find a bee in winter.Jonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299647754479967070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-68696360276494023592019-02-10T22:35:41.481-05:002019-02-10T22:35:41.481-05:00This was one fun surprise after another, Carol! Th...This was one fun surprise after another, Carol! Thank you for the reminder to check in w/Wonderopolis. Your golden shovel was such a delight! You make it look so easy. I am working on one that is a little longer and quite a bit more introspective. I really like the form and how they come together. Such a fun topic for the middle of winter!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614784478517920789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-5579247095310665022019-02-10T00:04:20.728-05:002019-02-10T00:04:20.728-05:00Michelle, thank you for your comments and letting ...Michelle, thank you for your comments and letting me know about a bee book that you will share in the warmer seasons. Nye's poem was a great one to use as the mentor text.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-375393030338630282019-02-09T19:50:26.376-05:002019-02-09T19:50:26.376-05:00What a Bee-u-tiful post Carol. l Have this book, &...What a Bee-u-tiful post Carol. l Have this book, "If Bees Are Few A Hive of Be Poems" I've been meaning to share it, but will probably wait till spring or summer. I love the layers in Nye's poem and how you turned these around so masterfully to work your golden shovel, thanks!Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-26153773569503100852019-02-09T19:48:47.180-05:002019-02-09T19:48:47.180-05:00While the bee was plump and lovely to look at the ...While the bee was plump and lovely to look at the fear was nagging at me, Kimberly. I am glad that you understand. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-1024603139754528992019-02-09T15:53:16.850-05:002019-02-09T15:53:16.850-05:00Wonderful poem, Carol. I can understand your fear....Wonderful poem, Carol. I can understand your fear. I've been on the receiving end of an angry bee also.Kimberly Hutmacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17481478199892532599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-70389579511523361972019-02-09T14:16:47.023-05:002019-02-09T14:16:47.023-05:00Many thanks, Laura. I just saw your comment on Twi...Many thanks, Laura. I just saw your comment on Twitter. It is always fun to be challenged by colleagues to explore a new poetic form and so I tried the equation poem and fell in love with it. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-786812203158366922019-02-09T14:15:45.733-05:002019-02-09T14:15:45.733-05:00Here's to dancing bees that don't sting, K...Here's to dancing bees that don't sting, Kiesha. The dancing part is lovely, the sting painful as experienced this summer. Thanks for sharing my surprise with me. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-74341233288701800402019-02-09T14:14:24.976-05:002019-02-09T14:14:24.976-05:00Donna, when I shared this experience and slides wi...Donna, when I shared this experience and slides with teachers I presented, a college professor said that she also experienced a bee in her house. She later found out that they come from the outdoors into the home through the fireplace. Interesting, right? Thanks for your comments. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-59443968265516078602019-02-09T13:02:38.468-05:002019-02-09T13:02:38.468-05:00Love this, Carol, ESPECIALLY the final thought:
...Love this, Carol, ESPECIALLY the final thought: <br /><br />Messages<br />Were sent out through<br />Multiple swipings as he continued dancing.<br /><br />So many wonderful things about that!laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-36130110857464458292019-02-09T12:58:51.385-05:002019-02-09T12:58:51.385-05:00Love those lines you pulled from to create your ma...Love those lines you pulled from to create your magical golden shovel poem! A dancing bee is a lovely image. I'm ready for spring and more dancing bees that don't sting!Whispers from the Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819098985292406065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-85225841295997240572019-02-09T09:50:11.801-05:002019-02-09T09:50:11.801-05:00Great blending of resources and creative work! Ju...Great blending of resources and creative work! Just a couple of days ago there was a honeybee in my kitchen!! So your title "Winter Bee Surprise" caught my attention immediately this morning. We carefully scooped him up in a jar and released him. It was a warmer day, so I'm hoping he could find his way back to wherever he came from. I'm wondering where he did come from though... There's a built in wall fan above my stove, and I'm wondering if there might be a hive in there. Yipes!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-866891964718519212019-02-09T07:39:40.243-05:002019-02-09T07:39:40.243-05:00Being a Wonder Lead Ambassador has led me to becom...Being a Wonder Lead Ambassador has led me to becoming a wonderologist, Linda. So glad that you caught the wonder of Wonderopolis, the place where learning never ceases.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-30295384722737631692019-02-08T21:23:30.558-05:002019-02-08T21:23:30.558-05:00Hey! I went to wonderopolis this week too. How del...Hey! I went to wonderopolis this week too. How delightful that the surprise of a winter bee led you to a Shihab Nye poem and a learning place. I do love that the ending is continued dancing.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-49295848786986278932019-02-08T20:26:15.074-05:002019-02-08T20:26:15.074-05:00Thanks for your comment, Linda. Yes, the golden sh...Thanks for your comment, Linda. Yes, the golden shovel was inspired by a real happening. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-35474571028234442262019-02-08T20:24:51.592-05:002019-02-08T20:24:51.592-05:00Margaret, I hope you and your children will go on ...Margaret, I hope you and your children will go on the wonder path to bring your lesson to new heights. I provided the teachers I was presenting to ideas to bring back to their students. Happy lesson designing. Let me know how your idea works out with the children.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-7476934611065273222019-02-08T16:09:01.785-05:002019-02-08T16:09:01.785-05:00Love your golden shovel poem, and the inspiration ...Love your golden shovel poem, and the inspiration behind it!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-76716778635888710302019-02-08T15:26:32.407-05:002019-02-08T15:26:32.407-05:00I love all of this, the bee, finding a Wonderopoli...I love all of this, the bee, finding a Wonderopolis article, Naomi's poem, and your golden shovel. I think you just gave me a great lesson idea. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-4253982171895948852019-02-08T12:59:04.217-05:002019-02-08T12:59:04.217-05:00It is amazing how noticing and wondering lead to s...It is amazing how noticing and wondering lead to so many new experiences, Tara, right in my house. Have a great weekend in the country. The photos you send out are wonder - ful, too. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-6433030960621670192019-02-08T12:57:16.248-05:002019-02-08T12:57:16.248-05:00Linda, thanks for commenting on my interesting sur...Linda, thanks for commenting on my interesting surprise. Because I was so curious about the winter bees and wanted to share the lesson I created about it with another group of teachers, I searched more. I found out so much about winter bees, facts I did not know. Curiousity leads to interesting discoveries. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-38085424806118613772019-02-08T12:24:12.634-05:002019-02-08T12:24:12.634-05:00As Linda has said, you've crafted a wonder-ful...As Linda has said, you've crafted a wonder-ful :) opportunity to create poetry, Carol.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-43425598620777176242019-02-08T11:24:21.742-05:002019-02-08T11:24:21.742-05:00Irene, thanks for joining me today in looking at w...Irene, thanks for joining me today in looking at winter bees. I found some other interesting links on bees. I never knew they were active in winter on Long Island.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-34127627843890307582019-02-08T10:52:56.874-05:002019-02-08T10:52:56.874-05:00What a surprise, a 'sweet' surprise! I'...What a surprise, a 'sweet' surprise! I've found a few spiders lately, but never a bee! You've created a wonder of a response with the Nye poem, your 'wonderopolis' query & your own 'golden shovel'- 'as he continued dancing'! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com