This would be so much more revealing and entertaining than "Tell me about one of your weaknesses"

This post was absolutely amazing, Ray— I listened to the whole show on my drive today and it made my day!

For every way, shape, and form of AI a child uses, one book will be donated to the little free library in the Dallas Mavericks' locker room.

Great conversation here, Marcus—thank you!

Put it on my tombstone

In 1st grade I put super-pink bubble gum in Matt McMahon's super-white hair. It was not mean spirited—I just wanted to see the color juxtaposition. It got stuck and they had to use peanut butter to get it out.

This may be correct/factual/good, but how can I also make it cool?

Would I like to read this?

I'm helvella, which feels somehow badass

I love everything about this, mostly how you're embedding compassion into critical analysis ❤️🙌

Information highway my ass 🤔

I also like to zero in on a specific theme or question to consider as they read on their own (i.e., "As you read tonight, ask yourself 'Who's more evil—Dimmesdale or Chillingworth?'") This can give them purpose, make them feel like they're in on it, and prevent them from feeling adrift.

With reluctant or inexperienced readers, I find reading aloud the first few chapters can get them into it. Read and discuss together. This helps build attention and gives them a model for how to simply talk about stories.