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MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Thanks for Coming to #MakeItReal Chat tonight! Introduce yourself, role, location, funfact! https://t.co/6VzTRcr9fJ

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Join the conversation about storytelling in #MakeItReal starting right NOW!! #tlap #KidsDeserveIt #XPLAP https://t.co/54kNFbLmfx

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT

We're talking about storytelling tonight on #MakeItReal in 10 minutes! Join us #KidsDeserveIT #tlap #ohedchat https://t.co/LSAgHroctW

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hi everyone! I"m @perfinker--Gillian Judson--from Vancouver. I teach at SFU in Canada. I'm all about imagination in learning. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@perfinker HI Gillian! Got your book in the mail today! #MakeItReal!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I'm Denis Author of Instant Relevance & #MakeItReal founder. Also, math supervisor K-12. Funfact: I ran with bulls in Spain & didn't die!

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Thank you so much! Excited to talk about education that inspires :) #makeitreal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Teresa from CA. 6th grade math teacher/new TOSA. Black belt in Tae Kwon Do. #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hi Teresa :) #makeitreal

martianteacher Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hi! Thomas here! Third Grade! From NC! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@mrsleeims12 Hi! Very Cool Fun Fact! Welcoe #MakeItReal

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@perfinker Thanks for jumping in #MakeItReal tonight!

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT

HI Thomas :) I followed you some time ago--nice connect here :) #makeitreal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Teresa, MS Literacy, from NY. #makeitreal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@perfinker Hi, Gillian! #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi Dave :) Thanks #makeitreal

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@mrsleeims12 Now THAT is a fun fact! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@martianteacher Welcome! Thanks for joining tonight #MakeItReal

anichols32 Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi I'm Amy Nichols, IRT in Knightdale NC. In college, I presented live science shows to school groups at Imagination Station #makeitreal

mrsramireza Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi everyone. Ashlynn, college and career specialist at a HS in Orlando, FL. I have a passion for social justice and an elem 💚. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@anichols32 Thanks for being a part of #MakeItReal tonight

JudiHolst Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Oh, storytelling. That is what my Ss speeches were this week. #MakeItReal #rhmsspeech #storytelling

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@martianteacher Hi, Thomas! Thx for joining #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@mrsramireza Welcome! Excited to hear your thoughts tonight #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hello everyone Melissa from Katy TX #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

HI Amy and Ashlynn :) Nice to connect! #makeitreal

STEM_savvygirls Aug 24 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Diane here! I tell stories in math class to grades 6-8. #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hi Diane :) #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant Hi! Love having you back with us #MakeItReal

martianteacher Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@burgessdave thanks captain! #MakeItReal

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@mrsramireza Love the name! Same as my daughter minus one "n"! #MakeItReal

MrsDubuque Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Jaimie in Jersey! Just finished #kidsdeserveit and now onto #MakeItReal. Jeez. Loaded night!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@STEM_savvygirls Awesome! We HAVE to tell stories in math! Keep it up and share some! #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Fun Fact: I played the violin for 15 years #makeitreal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

My work @ SFU is all about teaching as story-telling--how 2 engage imagination thru narrative shaping of all topics :) #imaginED #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MrsDubuque Gotta keep my Jersey numbers up! Thanks for coming #MakeItReal

martianteacher Aug 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ thanx for having me! #MakeItReal

mrsramireza Aug 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@burgessdave heyyyy!! That's awesome. It's come a very long ways. #nolongeranashley #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@teresagross625 Nice! I've played the saxophone for 30 yrs? Does that date me #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hi y'all! Valerie from Atlanta. Lovin' on Littles 5-8 years old every day. #MakeItReal

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@STEM_savvygirls Love storytelling in math!! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Question 1 Coming up in 1 Minute! #MakeItReal https://t.co/iq7FTWV5Cs

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@perfinker Awesome! We should all check out #ImaginED #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Well I decided to give up the sax and clarinet in high school for pom poms--was a good decision at the time!? #makeitreal

epesART Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Jason, art teacher. Ohio. First time with #MakeItReal chat.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes HI! Welcome back to #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@epesART Welcome! We talk about making learning relevant! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: How have you used storytelling to generate excitement FOR your class? #MakeItReal https://t.co/c6ai9nqaqu

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant hi!! Thanks for being here w/ @MathDenisNJ tonight! #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Fun Fact: I have a strange, natural ability to rhyme #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Fun fact: I write poetry, screenplays, and short-stories. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@teresagross625 So do I! But only some of the time #MakeItReal

mgrigsbyteacher Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

We all love a good story. Especially true of students #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@epesART Art teachers are some of my fave people! Welcome! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant Excellent! Do you bring yours to your students? Make that connection #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

RT Q1 #MakeItReal https://t.co/nWDcy0rMht

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: How have you used storytelling to generate excitement FOR your class? #MakeItReal https://t.co/c6ai9nqaqu

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1--By looking 4 the emotional significance (ES) of topics. Find the ES, evoke that & teaching becomes story-telling...#imaginED #makeitreal

MrsDubuque Aug 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1) LOVE when I can blend stories about my husband/kids/dog into what our lesson is that day. My Ss know I'm a real person #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: when have I not? #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@perfinker Excellent! When we learn the cognitive value of stories they become a valuable tool #MakeItReal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: using the #tlap hooks, costumes, and music to pump up the excitement #MakeItReal

anichols32 Aug 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

When writing memoirs, I have shared the stories of my life. Building relationships and writing skills. #makeitreal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I can do it almost anywhere, anytime, on the spot. #makeitreal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1--Rather than looking @ curric topics as inert bits of knowledge, try 2 view them as good stories & shape lessons accordingly! #makeitreal

mrsramireza Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1-this is the easiest way to show students we are human. I share stories- mainly failures/learning experiences to reach Ss.#makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

In Instant relevance, I tell the story of when I Ran with the Bulls in spain and how I use it. Do you have a "Go To" story? #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@mrsleeims12 Sweet! #makeitreal

martianteacher Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: I love build a narrative of my life; then model it so they can create a narrative about themselves #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@teresagross625 When you do, people say "she sure rhymes a lot!" #MakeItReal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

My Ss love when I share stories about my fam. Keep asking about them well after lesson is "over". #MakeItReal https://t.co/RdrUcxt21M

MrsDubuque Aug 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1) LOVE when I can blend stories about my husband/kids/dog into what our lesson is that day. My Ss know I'm a real person #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: I shared the story about the dangers of sitting on tables, based on personal experience. #makeitreal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@anichols32 Our stories absolutely can humanize topics--tying up our hopes/fears/passions! #makeitreal

JudiHolst Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: Every good speech contains a story. My Ss and I tell stories everyday, and dang, they crack me up. #MakeItReal https://t.co/sSFMc1avmR

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: How have you used storytelling to generate excitement FOR your class? #MakeItReal https://t.co/c6ai9nqaqu

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 I drag out old photos of me as a kiddo or share old school artifacts of mine. #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@mrsramireza Love this. #makeitreal

martianteacher Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: close reading strategy helps build storytelling because they are focused on finding specifics in story #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: The last thing I'll ever do again is start class with "ok, take out your notebooks and pencils. Here's example 1" #MakeItReal

epesART Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 storytelling is a great way 2 provide hook for learning. created imaginary creature & Ss discovered it. Created culture 4 it. #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@martianteacher Story-telling is easy for human-beings. We live narrative lives after all! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ My 2nd day of 1st grade. Use it for 6th personal narrative. #makeitreal

anichols32 Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1 Also great fun to make up outlandish stories with the kids. I find that I do more reading of books than telling of stories. #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#MakeItReal 1st person narratives, a day in the life of a heart valve etc. & A children's book PBL on cells. https://t.co/lgJyawcMJq

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: How have you used storytelling to generate excitement FOR your class? #MakeItReal https://t.co/c6ai9nqaqu

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Our students are imaginative and empathetic and put themselves into the stories we tell. That makes their learning relevant #MakeItReal

MrSmall215 Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: I've actually rapped, so poetry units are always interesting... #MakeItReal https://t.co/3Alc4gepGj

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q1: How have you used storytelling to generate excitement FOR your class? #MakeItReal https://t.co/c6ai9nqaqu

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@anichols32 Who doesn't love an extreme/odd/weird/bizarro story?! And drama. We love drama. #makeitreal

STEM_savvygirls Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I told about mixing up stone in dental lab. To test my mixture, dentist held it over my head.Better be confident in measurement. #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@perfinker @martianteacher Exactly. #makeitreal

MrsKRackley Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: As a MS dance teacher, I use storytelling to help my Ss connect to the movement/choreography. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@teresagross625 I'd love to hear that! #MakeItReal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I don't have a "go to" story. My most exciting tale was about swimming with turtles in Hawaii (for ELA). #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@MrsKRackley Love love love! #makeitreal

JudiHolst Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: My computer when projected always shows different pics of my family. The Ss always want stories about pic. #MakeItReal #sidetrackmuch?

mrsramireza Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Yes!for some students our stories are the stories they use to escape their own reality. We must share experiences. #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#MakeItReal @forthekiddoes Me too. An old type writer I tell them this was my computer in college. https://t.co/R2YuHiC5RL

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 I drag out old photos of me as a kiddo or share old school artifacts of mine. #MakeItReal

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: Storytelling is a great way to pre-heat the grill as we say in #tlap #MakeItReal https://t.co/zV5ybwLVNv

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Question 2 Coming up in 1 Minute! #MakeItReal https://t.co/kO4Bw6gt2h

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I have it written! Will e-mail it. Bother me if I forget. #makeitreal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I'm ready! #makeitreal

epesART Aug 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1 want Ss 2 create toys 4 imaginative play. I am going 2 create toy factory environment. Make content standards relevant & fun! #MakeItReal

StrahanScience Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 I am constantly talking about my family and my life. I show ss that I am real by telling them about myself. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: How do you communicate and engage students in the story OF the content? #MakeItReal https://t.co/e1JpRljJLS

rizzapiccio Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 absolutely! I used stories to introduce movement to my kinder Ss #MakeItReal

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@teresagross625 A rapper in the making! #MakeItReal Thx for joining #MakeItReal

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@teresagross625 A rapper in the making! #MakeItReal Thx for joining #MakeItReal

rizzapiccio Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Hello everyone! My first time to join here Rizza from Philippines #MakeItReal

STEM_savvygirls Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 I have made up completely outlandish stories involving a really boring word problem.Kids were intrigued.And solved my problem.#MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ A2 I tap into the features of their imaginative lives--the sets that come with oral and written language... #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@MrSmall215 Very cool #MakeITReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I actually only played until college so if I were STILL playing it would be *cogh cough* 31. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@MrsKRackley Amazing. The story of the dance creates the connections between the movements and dancers. So valuable #MakeITReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ A2 cont...we have tools for learning that shape the kinds of stories we most enjoy at 5 or 15. Teach w these! #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1 I use this photo to introduce fables.I found him during a 10K race! I was the tortoise. He's the Hare.#MakeItReal https://t.co/cr4SOX1BfQ

anichols32 Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2 You have to find the bait and hook them! Show your passion and it is catching! #makeitreal

epesART Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1 artists think in stories. They create w/empathy, imagination passion & curiosity. Use art/artists to tell story:) #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ p.s GREAT QUESTION #makeitreal

JudiHolst Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: I make up some goofy story while I demonstrate a public speaking skill. Ss think I am demented. #MakeItReal https://t.co/swvsnnq1bi

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: How do you communicate and engage students in the story OF the content? #MakeItReal https://t.co/e1JpRljJLS

mgrigsbyteacher Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1:always tell kids story of my forehead scar to introduce cause/effect. #MakeItReal

WiredEducator Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Hey #MakeItReal here’s my podcast interview with @MathDenisNJ for after your chat. You are awesome. https://t.co/IejmQYvDGv

WiredEducator Aug 24 @ 4:29 PM EDT

4 your commute: My podcast interview with Denis Sheehan: WEP 0051 Instant Relevance https://t.co/mJnFvG9RNc with @mathdenisNJ

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes Very cool very real connection #MakeITReal

MrsDubuque Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2) I teach middle school LA, and like to explain power of literacy in real life.#MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#MakeItReal A2 I share stories about great scientists and their struggles for sci. Brings them into the hist of SCI https://t.co/MVApNcX6iT

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: How do you communicate and engage students in the story OF the content? #MakeItReal https://t.co/e1JpRljJLS

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@JudiHolst If they don't think you're crazy...you aren't doing it right! #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@WiredEducator @MathDenisNJ LOL--scars will do it every time! #makeitreal

MrSmall215 Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: By reminding them that this moment in time is part of memories they will look back on... #MakeItReal https://t.co/ol2vOcz6g0

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: How do you communicate and engage students in the story OF the content? #MakeItReal https://t.co/e1JpRljJLS

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2 Find the real in the content. Use voice of the content as the storyteller. #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant Students can connect on the plain of human emotion--shared human struggle. #humanization #imaginED #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: My content has it's own path, connections and information. That's it's story! I do all I can to keep those clear to Ss #MakeITReal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: I try to find engaging pics to "hook" my Ss. I have also used https://t.co/WlKPE4JL6D. I also include art. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes Very well said #MakeITReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: Language and Literature? Too easy! Everywhere! #makeitreal

rizzapiccio Aug 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2 i try to make it as meaningful for them as possible #MakeItReal

MrSmall215 Aug 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: I find myself asking: When you think about this class years from now, how do you want to remember it?#MakeItReal https://t.co/ol2vOcQH7y

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: How do you communicate and engage students in the story OF the content? #MakeItReal https://t.co/e1JpRljJLS

martianteacher Aug 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: readers theatre! Promote #voice while narrating through various point of views #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@teresagross625 Writing? What is the story of "learning to be a good writer?" #MakeItReal

JudiHolst Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@burgessdave - True! Keep it engaging and entertaining. #MakeITReal https://t.co/oRWsZTbNIb

burgessdave Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@JudiHolst If they don't think you're crazy...you aren't doing it right! #MakeItReal

epesART Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2 story is context 4 learning. Learning @ wind much more engaging when you have 2 design mode of trans. 4 alien that uses wind. #MakeItReal

perfinker Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Bad news for me...must go pick up my kid!!! So sorry to have to leave now. Tried to follow you peeps! Until next time :) #makeitreal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2: For example......this has sparked many conversations today. How to link to diff content areas? #makeitreal https://t.co/q4rhSFpZpX

martianteacher Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2: get to know character and read from that point of view; analyze character motives etc #makeitreal

MrsDubuque Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2 contd) pulling @Newsela articles for real life connections is great, too. #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@martianteacher Love that! So fun! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@rizzapiccio Hey friend! Morning! #makeitreal

MrsKRackley Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2: History. We learn about the pioneers/context/purpose of different genres of dance. #MakeITReal

ChouinardJahant Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT

#MakeItReal @mrsleeims12 I put pictures of natural disasters in that unit & Ss write about what if? Experiences. https://t.co/GAmmIPQZeM

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A2: I try to find engaging pics to "hook" my Ss. I have also used https://t.co/WlKPE4JL6D. I also include art. #MakeItReal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@perfinker have a great evening,Gillian. #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ We are all good writers! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Some of us just have different areas to work on. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: My wife taught music. When teaching Mozart, she compared it to AMerican Revolution. Same time, diff worlds, amazing connect #MakeItReal

StrahanScience Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2 I do everything I can think of 2 encourage my ss 2 make a connection w/ the content. Ive been known to dance or sing or both! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Question 3 Coming up in 1 Minute #MakeItReal https://t.co/RQtzncDsgz

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@MrsDubuque @Newsela I use them all the time. Excellent resource. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@perfinker Thankyou for being here tonight! Keep in touch https://t.co/sIDxXmVhox #MAkeItReal

mrterborg Aug 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@teresagross625 There's math, science, history, social studies, and technology discussions waiting to be had In this picture. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q3: How do you use the stories that came FROM your class that day and the next? #MakeItReal https://t.co/tQMfsgqZot

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2 I think any time we can create meaningful metaphors for content learning--there's a story. #MakeItReal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

.@MagicPantsJones shared a link to a cool site... music from various time periods. Forgot the name #MakeItReal https://t.co/5eahNpIVid

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: My wife taught music. When teaching Mozart, she compared it to AMerican Revolution. Same time, diff worlds, amazing connect #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3: I wrote down a conversation bwtn Ss and teacher, put on chart paper=lesson in dialogue #makeitreal

WeAreAllACS Aug 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Good reminder to pursue authenticity #PBLnorth #MakeItReal https://t.co/zrxxb3mtgN

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q2: How do you communicate and engage students in the story OF the content? #MakeItReal https://t.co/e1JpRljJLS

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3: using stories across grade levels, I have 6th-8th. #makeitreal

anichols32 Aug 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3 Students love when they are the story! Helps build connections too! #makeitreal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3: I have 6 periods of math. Stories from one often inspire other classes. LOTS of shared stories. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Our classes generate their own storylines, that last short and long term. Encourage them day by day! #MAkeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Loved this one by @forthekiddoes tonight. #MakeItReal https://t.co/TjnCZm85gL

EHSMrsJ Aug 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A3: In speech class, we learn good speakers "reference the occasion." We work to incorporate the latest happenings all the time. #MakeItReal

JudiHolst Aug 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A4: The stories come from something a student did to make me laugh, and I share w/other classes. #MakeItReal https://t.co/FhEpynwOvm

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q3: How do you use the stories that came FROM your class that day and the next? #MakeItReal https://t.co/tQMfsgqZot

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@JudiHolst Awesome! The narrative grows this way! #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Aug 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Great chat! Have a wonderful evening everyone! #makeitreal

MrsKRackley Aug 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A3:We continuously self-reflect, both independently & in groups. Ss are always asked to contribute to our choreography. #MakeITReal

ChouinardJahant Aug 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#MakeItReal Ss share their stories. I have them write 1 together combining ideas there are used for vocab practice. https://t.co/Ey9fOKW6OV

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q3: How do you use the stories that came FROM your class that day and the next? #MakeItReal https://t.co/tQMfsgqZot

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thank you for sharing your stories and for inspiring us all to find new ways to #MakeItReal this year! https://t.co/j9gNmKPiqL

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Please share some of your stories that you mentioned or remembered tonight here. For us all! https://t.co/sIDxXncSg5 #MAkeitReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Keeping the conversation from one day to the next can be tough. Locking in a story or connection made one day can #MakeItReal tomorrow

martianteacher Aug 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A3: We use @voicethread students share ideas in "real time"; then we build on those ideas for days #makeitreal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks everyone! Have a great night! #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I am flattered! :) #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@martianteacher @voicethread That's excellent! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT

You are a wonderful, inspiring group of great teachers and storytellers. Let's stay characters in each others story this year #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3 My Littles use Keepers of the Day. Perfect story telling tidbit. We look at them and reminisce, connect and move forward! #MakeItReal

anichols32 Aug 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Have a great night! #makeitreal

MrsKRackley Aug 24 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3:Ss last year reflecting & discussing our first performance. Sharing thoughts/emotions/evaluations. #MakeITReal https://t.co/r0lvdh3zsq

rizzapiccio Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you #MakeItReal sorry I've been in and out Im preparing for my class.have a great night!

ChouinardJahant Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you Denis @MathDenisNJ for some great questions #MakeItReal

epesART Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3. I'm always listening for stories the Ss tell. I want to highlight their stories as inspiration for artwork. #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@MrsKRackley I had a music T who on fri's we'd do a sing through of a song then we'd each quickly write 1 pos and 1 "needs work" #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Aug 24 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you #MakeItReal PLN for sharing your ideas.

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@rizzapiccio Have a great one!! #MakeItReal

MrSmall215 Aug 24 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3: Let them tell them ad stand back when they start discussing them. #MakeItReal https://t.co/S4KOp5vlhx

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q3: How do you use the stories that came FROM your class that day and the next? #MakeItReal https://t.co/tQMfsgqZot

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@epesART In my book Instant relevance, art plays a huge role in my connections. #MakeItReal

MagicPantsJones Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@mrsleeims12 Ooh, ooh, it's https://t.co/tYHyiOIANs - I love it so much! #MakeItReal

JudiHolst Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Thank you, @MathDenisNJ, for a great chat. #MakeItReal https://t.co/bpS2linhPG

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thank you for sharing your stories and for inspiring us all to find new ways to #MakeItReal this year! https://t.co/j9gNmKPiqL

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Don't forget to pass along that we're doing a 7 week Instant Relevance Book Chat starting 9/7 #MakeItReal https://t.co/zciPb6b4jf

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

One of my fave chats for the week. Reminds me to #MakeItReal each day w/my Littles. Thanks y'all. Thanks @MathDenisNJ for connecting us all!

JudiHolst Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@martianteacher @voicethread - I am going to try voice thread this year. #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @epesART Absolutely agree! My lesson today using lines and how they change as the text changes in The Giving Tree! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@JudiHolst @martianteacher @voicethread Always try new things! If they work, blog about them for us #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes @epesART That's excellent. I love that story! Very cool connection #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Fantastic book by an amazing educator who gets what it means and why we need to #makeitreal! Buy the book & join in! https://t.co/hDW6LJOLZE

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Don't forget to pass along that we're doing a 7 week Instant Relevance Book Chat starting 9/7 #MakeItReal https://t.co/zciPb6b4jf

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

There's a Kindle version and paperback of Instant Relevance, for those who prefer hard/digital :) https://t.co/f0HOxuqncT #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@epesART absolutely! and their connection to music too. I did a study on davinci and vermeer with a student. so much good there #MakeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @epesART Me too. An oldie! My Littles loved solving that the book is 5 years older than me. 😂 #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes @epesART Speaking of the littles, I've got to get the biggest of mine to bed now. Take care! #MAkeItReal

forthekiddoes Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @epesART I'm doing daVinci with my Firsts. I used to read Chasing Vermeer with my thirds. Art amazes! Truly! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Fill out this google form with some stories if you have time! Thanks for sharing today! #MakeITReal https://t.co/STnEvBhz2e

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Aug 24 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Please share some of your stories that you mentioned or remembered tonight here. For us all! https://t.co/sIDxXncSg5 #MAkeitReal

mrsleeims12 Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones you rock!! Thanks for the information!! #MakeItReal

_TheRealMrD Aug 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT

I also wanted to tag #makeitreal https://t.co/FWUuqlbHbd

_TheRealMrD Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

#tlap Storytelling is such a powerful to teach. Aboriginal legends and stories are a great for it and add diversity to the classroom!

itsmeSpiri Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A1) I've used personal stories, from childhood, now w/my own kids, usually w/a lesson learned #MakeItReal

StrahanScience Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A3 I use those stories as ways to dive deeper into a lesson! I let the ss take over and I push them to real life applications. #MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri Aug 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A1b) Pretty cool when Ss remember the stories & talk about them years later, mean T & brothers report card out window of bus #MakeItReal

itsmeSpiri Aug 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A2) Childhood memorabilia, pics, report cards, writing, many stories of my brother Nick, my bro was mystery reader,Ss went crazy #MakeItReal