My students were so pleased when they saw the PicLits that they posted recently had received a comment. The comment was submitted by Tbird. However, my students could not believe that someone unknown would leave a supportive comment for them. Their incredulity was reinforced by the name Tbird. The students thought I had left the comments anonymously for them. The fact that my last name begins with a “T” and my first name is Robin was just too much of a coincidence for them to believe my protestations that no, indeed, I had not commented. Even after showing them the number of comments Tbird submits, many remained unconvinced.
Tbird’s willingness to comment and support so many writers provided one of those learning moments for my students and me. How many times does one read something on a blog or web source that is helpful but never bother to let the writer know. My students and I proceeded to look at other PicLits and found one we all enjoyed. We left a comment. (I am a believer that if you can’t say something positive … just leave it alone.) I then went to one of my favorite DEN blogs, Barbara DeSantis’, and let her know how much I appreciate her sharing her work and the work of her fellow teachers and students.
One of my New Year resolutions was to add to my blog once a week. Now I have added, “Be it resolved: comment on another’s blog or public contributions at least once a month.”
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