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Behind The Bookcase
by Beth Campbell
Behind The Bookcase is a podcast showcasing great literature that deserves to be shared with the world. 6th grade students sharing their insights and ideas to help promote a Culture of Readers.
Episodes
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A Wish in the Dark - 6:2:22, 2.41 PM
Students discuss "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat and their own life insights.
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Aaron Maurer
Students interview Aaron Maurer regarding his powerful insights and experience regarding educational experiences for our students.
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Anna & Alias Anna
Students discuss their life insights after collaborating on a graphic novel with Anna, a Ukrainian citizen, and reading Alias Anna by Susan Hood and Greg Dawson.
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Nothing but the truth & Alias Anna
Students discuss their takeaways from their 6th grade year, incorporating the book "Nothing but the truth" by Avi and "Alias Anna" by Susan Hood and Greg Dawson.
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The Night Diary & The Running Dream
Students discuss their insights and ideas after reading Wendelin Van Draanen's The Running Dream and Veera Hiranandani's The Night Diary -also mentioning books by Lisa Fipps, Patricia Forde and Deborah Wiles.
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The Night Diary & Violets are Blue
Listen to students discuss their thinking after reading The Night Diary (Veera Hiranandani) and Violets are Blue ( Barbara Dee)
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The Night Diary & City Spies
Listen to episode #9 as students dive into their thoughts and ideas around The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani and City Spies by James Point.
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The Night Diary & Across The Desert
Episode #8 dives into two great books by Veera Hiranandani and Dusti Bowling ( The Night Diary and Across The Desert) to glean new insights and ideas.
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The Night Diary & Rebound
In episode #7, students look at Kwame Alexander's "Rebound" and Veera Hiranandani's The Night Diary. Two poignant concepts emerge.
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The Night Diary & The Canyon's Edge
Listen to episode #6 to hear similarities between The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani and The Canyon's Edge by Dusti Bowling. Life lessons that challenge our thinking and equip us to move forward.
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The List by Patricia Forde
Discussion includes excerpts from interview with author, Patricia Forde.
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I am Defiance: A Novel of WWII by Jenni L. Walsh
Listen as sixth grade students discuss their big ideas and takeaways from I Am Defiance: A Novel of WWII by Jenni Walsh
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Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk
6th grade students discuss Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk, sharing not only their insights but also audio clips from their interview with the author.
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What Lives in the Woods
What Lives in the Woods by Lindsay Currie
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City Spies
City Spies by James Ponti
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Using Seesaw in the classroom episode #11
K-2nd grade teachers from Hopewell Elementary School discuss how Seesaw is being implemented and utilized in their classroom to improve instruction and student centered practice.
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The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter (interview w/AaronReynolds) - episode #24
The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter is a hilarious new book by Aaron Reynolds. Listen to Aaron Reynolds answer questions from the BookRUs podcasters.
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Pixie Pushes on (interview with Tamara Bundy) - episode #23
Hopewell podcasters discuss Tamara Bundy's newest title Pixie Pushes On. Included in the podcast are audio excerpts from their interview with the author.
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The Tornado (interview with Jake Burt) - episode #26
Listen to this latest episode to hear the interview with Jake Burt, author of The Tornado, and gain insight into his incredible new book.
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Rick Riordan Presents - episode #22
Rick Riordan Presents is a new imprint from Disney-Hyperion Publishing. In this podcast episode, three titles from the imprint will be featured.
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Chirp - episode #21
Chirp by Kate Messner.
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A Tale Magnolious - episode #20 - interview with Suzanne Nelson
Listen to this episode of BooksRUs featuring A Tale Magnolious by Suzanne Nelson. Also included in the podcast in an interview with the author answering questions about the book.
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The Story That Cannot Be Told - episode #19
The Story that Cannot Be Told by J. Kasper Kramer
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The Simple Art of Flying - (BooksRUs)
Listen to students discuss the book The Simple Art of Flying.
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The Prophet Calls - episode #17
The Prophet Calls by Melanie Sumrow
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Allison Zmuda - podcasting conversation - episode #10
Allison Zmuda, co-author of Students at the Center, facilitates a discussion on how to start a podcast with 7th grade students from Ridgefield, CT and their teacher, Elizabeth Misiewicz.
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Lifeboat 12 - episode #15
6th grade students discuss Lifeboat 12 by Susan Hood.
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Grenade - episode #14
Listen to 6th grade students discuss the book Grenade, by Alan Gratz. They also talk about his other titles, and versatility as an author.
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The Third Mushroom - episode #14
Listen to our third season of podcasters talk about The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm.
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The Night Diary -episode #12
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani tells the story, in diary form, of 12 year old Nisha living in India in 1947. Sixth grade students from Hopewell Elementary School in Bettendorf, IA review the book in the 12th episode of Books R Us.
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Co-teaching and collaboration - episode #9
Teachers and coaches discuss the positive impact on instruction, both for the teacher and the students, from student centered coaching strategies.
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The End of the Wild - episode #8 - 1:17:18, 7.12 PM
6th grade students from Hopewell Elementary School in Bettendorf, IA discuss the new book The End of the Wild by Nicole Helget and share their ideas and opinions.
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The War I Finally Won - episode #7
Students at Hopewell Elementary School, Bettendorf, IA, discuss Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's most recent book - The War I Finally Won.
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Tech Integration and Collaboration - episode #4
Teachers and students come together to talk about how specific tech tools are making a difference in their learning connections with others.
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Patina - episode #6
Patina - episode #6 by #PVProductions
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First Day Jitters - episode #1
Teachers Brian DeHoff and Randy Pischke discuss their thoughts before the first day of the new school year.
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Opus Music Festival - episode #3
5th and 6th grade students discuss the Opus music audition process with their teacher, Ms. Casey.
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Power of Great Books - episode #2
Together we are better when we share the road. Don't be afraid to forge a new path. Educators from Hopewell Elementary School, Bettendorf, IA are sharing their learning journey.
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14 Hollow Road - episode #5
14 Hollow Road - episode #5 by #PVProductions
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Behind The Bookcase is a podcast showcasing great literature that deserves to be shared with the world. 6th grade students sharing their insights and ideas to help promote a Culture of Readers.
HOSTED BY
Beth Campbell
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Behind The Bookcase currently has 53 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Behind The Bookcase is a podcast showcasing great literature that deserves to be shared with the world. 6th grade students sharing their insights and ideas to help promote a Culture of Readers.
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Behind The Bookcase is created and hosted by Beth Campbell.
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