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literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight’s chat! Please introduce yourself. Tell what & where you teach. Share your blog link if you have one. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT

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LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Crystal Lamar, Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama-- I teach AP English Language and Composition #2ndaryELA

Eatbooks4brkfst Mar 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Kristin from NH. I teach 9th grade in MA and even nine years in, I'm looking for ways to help on teacher burnout #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Mar 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi! Jennifer from nor CA - teaching English 8, AVID 8/9 and Reading! I blog about teaching/mothering at https://t.co/gPzZEqwbyq #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I'm Brynn Allison, chat co-host. 8 yrs teaching HS English & reading interventions in Philly. Blog: https://t.co/cyx1WlwPgI #2ndaryELA

LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Oh-- Yikes-- this is year twenty for me! #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT

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Mrs_Saulles Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT

I'm Laura from MI. Currently student teaching in a 7th grade ELA classroom. #2ndaryela

literarylacie Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I'm Lacie Fitts. This is my first year teaching resource 9th and 10th language arts in Georgia. #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT

HI! I'm Tracy. 8th Grade English from Rhode Island. #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: Grading ELA assignments can be time consuming and stressful. How do you ease your grading load? #2ndaryELA

LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A1: With AP I ALWAYS have something to grade. A great presenter taught me the check system for holistic scoring. It rocks! #2ndaryELA

MrsLedford6Eng Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hello all! I'm Jen, a 6th grade Eng Teacher from IN!.. Always excited to chat with my ELA folks! #2ndaryELA

Eatbooks4brkfst Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: I try to use more formative assessments and try to take away the pressure to correct every thing. Still a hard thing to do. #2ndaryELA

elaclassroom Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: Checklists and rubrics. Plus, I grade in batches. Five at a time and then I get a break. Most of it is mental for me. #2ndaryela

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: Curating commonly used comments helps me so much when giving feedback on writing. This trick is priceless! #thankyougoogle #2ndaryela

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Have you ever used the site @goformative? Great site for fast, effective formative assessment. #2ndaryela

In reply to @Eatbooks4brkfst, @goformative

mpotter44 Mar 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Mike 9th + 10th IB. A1 just know certain weeks will stink re volume + plug away. Want more frequent feedback to kids, conference #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 Lots of rubrics, checklists. Verbal feedback and marking up during conferences. Only grade final copies (no marking up then). #2ndaryela

mamawolfeto2 Mar 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 @literarymaven I try to do as much coaching during the writing process as possible - proactive error correcting! Rubrics help. #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Sounds like tips from the amazing @Angela_Watson! So helpful! #2ndaryela

In reply to @elaclassroom, @Angela_Watson

Eatbooks4brkfst Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT

No, I haven't. I'll be sure to check them out after the chat. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @taenos99, @goformative

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: I don't mark everything. I only "mark" final drafts and conference the rest. I use checkbrics - rubric/checklist #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 also only checking summative assignments thoroughly - let the formative work be practice/participation. #2ndaryela @literarymaven

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pkpam Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT

I teach 10th ELA after 20 yrs in middle school. Pamlingelbach@wordpress.com #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Offensive vs Defensive! :) #2ndaryela

In reply to @mamawolfeto2, @literarymaven

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q2: What lessons or activities do you do with students when you need a break from grading or to relieve stress? #2ndaryELA

Mrs_Saulles Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT

helpful! thanks for sharing #2ndaryela

In reply to @taenos99, @Eatbooks4brkfst, @goformative

LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2: I love to have my students create Blackout Poetry on the pages of works we are discussing-- adds value to indiv. words #2ndaryELA

listenwiselearn Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT

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2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: LOTS of peer editing and peer feedback! They learn better from their peers. #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Do you use @KaizenaHQ? #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven, @KaizenaHQ

Mrs_Saulles Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Self-assessment is very helpful for me. Ask them to show you what they're doing well. #2ndaryela

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT

One of my favorites!! :) #2ndaryela

In reply to @Eatbooks4brkfst, @goformative

elaclassroom Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: We are still writing - implementing different grammar tools into writing. Quick to grade, but they still write. #2ndaryela

pkpam Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Very structures peer feedback and I sometimes have students color code their submissions. I see their misperceptions. #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 I never grade drafts - peer feedback, chunking thesis & skills but wait until it's done then offer rewrites! #2ndaryela @literarymaven

In reply to @literarymaven

mamawolfeto2 Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I just set that up today! #2ndaryela

In reply to @taenos99, @literarymaven, @KaizenaHQ

giveawayzulx Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Very structures peer feedback and I sometimes have students color code their submissions. I see their misperceptions. #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Great point! @screencastify and @RecapThat are great tools for that! #2ndaryela

In reply to @Mrs_Saulles, @screencastify, @RecapThat

Lyricalswordz Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Scott from Md. Late. 6-12 ELA Instructional Specialist #2ndaryela

mamawolfeto2 Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2 I love making multimedia text sets, also use TED-Ed and #hyperdocs @literarymaven #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

Lyricalswordz Mar 21 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1 Research shows when you comment on everything, it is all lost on Ss. Narrow your focus! Have specific goals for feedback #2ndaryela

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT

I haven't fully jumped in yet.Torn between that and using @voxer for verbal feedback. Let me know how it goes!:) #2ndaryela

In reply to @mamawolfeto2, @voxer

mpotter44 Mar 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2 just something we haven't done in a while. Worked w spoken word poetry, lots of movement, debate, just break the routine #2ndaryELA

Lyricalswordz Mar 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Yes! It is so important for ELA teachers to understand this! Give feedback during process, not on the final draft #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q3: What other strategies do you use in school to help manage stress and avoid burning out? #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: Book talks and blogging about SSR is always fun. The kids are so creative! #2ndaryela

LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A3: Honestly, trying new teaching strategies and implementing new tech tools is extremely refreshing and motivating to me. #2ndaryELA

Lyricalswordz Mar 21 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 I have them write multiple pieces and then select one they would like to revise and submit. They still write but eases grading #2ndaryela

literarylacie Mar 21 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: I conference for the drafts and work with students one or one. I make comments on their draft #2ndaryELA

LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3.2 watching cute cat videos and cat fail videos is also a guilty pleasure #probablyTMI #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: Building a dream team on @voxer etc. is my favorite destresser. Helps to "surround" yourself with like-minded people. #2ndaryela

In reply to @voxer

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Yes!!! #2ndaryela

In reply to @LamarAPLang

literarylacie Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 I like doing fun things like looking at videos and song lyrics for literary devices. #2ndaryELA

mpotter44 Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3 stand in the hallway and Talk to kids. They put a smile on your face. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3: laughing, batching tasks, walking, and taking time to stay organized. #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3 Music. https://t.co/WeuX8qqYUo is awesome. Youtube playlists meditative music are always in the background. Quiet lunch alone! #2ndaryela

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3: I also take violin lessons to relax...it's a nice way to refocus my brain. #2ndaryela

Mer_Townsend Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#2ndaryela any websites that you guys use for peer editing? We are a microsoft school but Ts not a big fan of editing features in Word

MrsLedford6Eng Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: The digital games on @breakoutEDU are my new go to for a grading break or just a general break! Fun for the Ss too! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @breakoutEDU

Lyricalswordz Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3 Never forget teaching is supposed to be fun for EVERYONE in the classroom. If you are burning out, so are they. Switch it up! #2ndaryela

mrsgrayreads2 Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Hello! My name is Rebecca. I teach 7th grade ELA. #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Try @peergradeio #2ndaryela

In reply to @Mer_Townsend, @peergradeio

Mrs_Saulles Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Just started using peeredit.io. It has quirks for sure, but worth a look. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @Mer_Townsend

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT

No never heard of it. Tell us more! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @taenos99, @KaizenaHQ

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q4: What strategies do you use outside of school to help manage stress and avoid burning out? #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q4 walking, meditation, reading and blogging! https://t.co/bmoAGd3MdI #2ndaryela

literarylacie Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3 I like listening to music, reading something for FUN, and doing something outside. Also hot tea at night #2ndaryELA

LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Yes, I love that one! I think it only works for people who always have clean floors LOL #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Have you seen the one about the cats who are afraid of cucumbers? So funny!
In reply to @LamarAPLang

elaclassroom Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A4: Exercise! I never believed this until I tried it. I just finished pilates. #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: Exercise - even when you don't have time. Also make time to spend time with those you love. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2 Game based review of vocabulary or concepts is great for a grading break. Fun for students, no papers to collect at the end. #2ndaryela

LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: walking around the neighborhood listening to The Beatles and photography #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3 I'm most productive in the am so I go in early rather than stay after school #2ndaryela

mpotter44 Mar 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT

I'm a new dad (13 months) so that's fun. Track/XC coach so all things running are what I daydream about. Not a job. #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT

is a great tool 4 leaving voice feedback on docs. Here's a brief blog about it https://t.co/BLzU7LDoJj #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven, @KaizenaHQ

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT

is a great tool 4 leaving voice feedback on docs. Here's a brief blog about it https://t.co/lpACjbgLTG #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven, @KaizenaHQ

mrsgrayreads2 Mar 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q2: During testing season, sometimes it's nice just to talk. Ss feel stress as well and need an opportunity to vent. #2ndaryela

pkpam Mar 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: Reading tends to be my go-to stress reducer. #2ndaryELA

Lyricalswordz Mar 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4 Walking on a treadmill right now (sorry about my typing!). Nature. Family. Disconnecting my brain. Disconnecting from school #2ndaryela

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4: Reading, favorite people, and good old Netflix. Gilmore Girls and Scandal at the moment :) #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Exercise. Reading lots of YA lit. Making home at time with the family sacred. I have a 9 month old so no work when she's awake. #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q5: What advice would you give to new teachers to help them avoid new teacher burnout? #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Mar 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A5 Set bounaries and stick to them. Teaching will consume your days/nights if you let it! #2ndaryela

LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A5: enjoy your students; they are wonderful and funny and keep me young #2ndaryELA

elaclassroom Mar 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A5: New teachers, it is imperative that you take breaks. Read a book, don't think about your classroom all the time. #2ndaryela

mathompson64 Mar 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4 watching and waiting for April the giraffe to have baby!! #2ndaryELA

Lyricalswordz Mar 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5 Be efficient with your time at school. Know that you can't do everything. Always learn but understand you'll never know it all #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Find a work partner or team to co-plan and share the load with. If there's no one in your school, find someone in our FB group :) #2ndaryela

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5: We all want to be better than where we are. Teaching is a craft that we continually grow into. Find your tribe. Breathe. #2ndaryela

mathompson64 Mar 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Don't take grading home EVERY night, #2ndaryELA

ItsMrsPenrod Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I teach 8th grade lit/lang in Milton, WI 🙂 sorry I'm late! #2ndaryela

Lyricalswordz Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT

It's taking forever! 😀 #2ndaryela

In reply to @mathompson64

mpotter44 Mar 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A5 you will change what you do next year. Make decisions and reflect/learn from them. Don't stew in what if's #2ndaryELA

Mrs_Saulles Mar 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Thanks for all the great advice! We new teachers appreciate it. #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Next week's chat: #strugglingreaders See you on 3/28 at 8pm EST #2ndaryELA

ItsMrsPenrod Mar 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A1: Multiple editing activities during bigger writing assignments & having Ss label their work with the corresponding rubric #2ndaryela

pkpam Mar 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A5: The job will take as much time as you allow it. Prioritize. What MUST happen. Everything isn't a must. #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Mar 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Anytime!! :) #2ndaryela

In reply to @Mrs_Saulles

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Share chat questions, topic suggestions, requests to host here: https://t.co/Q7H2kUw2g3 #2ndaryELA

LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I enjoyed my first chat! Thanks! #2ndaryELA

ItsMrsPenrod Mar 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A2: Work for Ss always needs to be meaningful- giving verbal feedback instead of grading or giving written comments #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Here's a sneak peek at next week’s questions. #2ndaryELA #litchat #rdngtchr

pkpam Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A5: Only take reasonable amounts home. There is no point in carrying home 6 hours of stuff to do. Set some nights as no bag times #2ndaryELA

Lyricalswordz Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Thanks @literarymaven for hosting and all for such thoughtful comments. Until then! #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

And don't forget #2ndaryELA You can join us on FB to continue the conversation all week long https://t.co/w6efwWilVK

Lyricalswordz Mar 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT

In two weeks we'll be talking about Homegoing as readers and teachers. We'd love for you to join #APBKCHAT on April 2 at 9pm! #2ndaryela

ItsMrsPenrod Mar 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: Grading work in class with Ss. I give my Ss a student number so they can switch papers to grade & keep privacy #2ndaryela

Eatbooks4brkfst Mar 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: Reading, napping (when I can squeeze one in on the weekend), simple pleasures like a cup of tea on the porch or macarons #2ndaryELA

MrsLedford6Eng Mar 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

the digital sandbox has no prep at all! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @mpotter44

ItsMrsPenrod Mar 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: I always make time to go to the gym! We have to take care of ourselves if we want to be able to take care of others! 💪🏻 #2ndaryela

MrsLedford6Eng Mar 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hey does anyone out there have a collaborative whiteboard app they love? #2ndaryELA #tlap #xplap #satchatwc #engagechat #EduGladiators

ItsMrsPenrod Mar 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A5: Always ask yourself "What am I trying to asses in this asssignment?" Focus one 1 area or skill to give feedback on #2ndaryela

LamarAPLang Mar 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

So true. I am less likely to leave it in the car if it is manageable! #2ndaryELA

pkpam Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A5: Only take reasonable amounts home. There is no point in carrying home 6 hours of stuff to do. Set some nights as no bag times #2ndaryELA

Kellange123 Mar 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT

HS Ss did 6 word memoirs today, they were awesome! #2ndaryELA #writebesidethem I think it helped we did a #heartmap first

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Batch photocopying saves me lots of time #2ndaryela #onted #K12 #edu