Friday, April 3, 2009

It is a thousand times better to have common sense without education than to have education without common sense. ~Robert G. Ingersoll


I like this quote. It reminds me of what I always tell my children and my students: I would rather have common sense and not be book smart than be book smart and have no common sense. This is not to be interpreted. I love to read and gain new knowledge but if I was ever put in a situation of saving myself from being hurt, I know I am not within reach of looking up a life-saving strategy or tactic in a book. I can be "street smart," too! It can save your life and help problem-solve!

I had a wonderful session with Charlene. We had a some spelling strategies that were worked with. Charlene read twice the iguana story and responded with her retelling. She did all right. We're going to continue to work on this and other comprehension strategies especially the question and answer part. Getting there!
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  1. Ceferino Duarosan, Jr.April 5, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    I definitely agree with having common sense than not to have any, but it would be beneficial if you had both. Keep doing great sessions with Charlene. Regardless if she has a blank stare most of the time, I know that you are getting through to her! See you soon!

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  2. Lorna Mae GonzalezApril 7, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Spelling strategies work well with struggling readers....It then becomes a lifelong strategy that the child will use over and over again~

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  3. SheilaApril 9, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Interesting quote. A friend believed that she wasn't 'book smart', but I had to reassure her that she was lucky that she had both street smarts and a lot of book smarts in that big brain. She may not be a lawyer, but she knew how to handle herself in all types of situations best for herself and her children. Like Cef said, it's definitely best to have both if any.
    Happy Easter!

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