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literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 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

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome Back Everyone! This is our 3rd Season of the #2ndaryELA Twitter chats.

participatechat Jul 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #2ndaryELA by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/7JVSn6BeQg

CarolZeitz Jul 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Hi! I teach 7th gr ELA and Dyslexia Reading @BowieMS_Bears in @FortBendISD. This is my 1st Twitter Chat! #2ndaryELA My class motto:

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Tips & Tricks for Grading https://t.co/sd21bRHJci #mschat #7thchat #onted #edu #k12 #edchat #2ndaryELA #ntchat

Erin_MCteaching Jul 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi all, I'm Erin, a sped ELA teacher in upstate NY. I blog at https://t.co/6BAPQPVDxs #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT

I'm Brynn Allison, chat co-host. 9 yrs teaching HS English & reading interventions in Philly. Blog: https://t.co/cyx1WlfdS8 #2ndaryELA

mdshepss Jul 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hi! I teach 10th grade English at North Mesquite High School in Texas. #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Might not be in the chat in real time tonight (going to see a possible property for building a house!) but I'll pop on later #2ndaryELA

nrhsmrsleighton Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hello! Honors English 10/AP Language, Nansemond River High School, Suffolk VA #spsk12proud #2ndaryela

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

HI! 👋👋👋I'm Cassie from NC! I teach HS English, AP LIT, and Journalism. I'm so excited for this chat tonight. #2ndaryela

teaching_middle Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi! 🤗 I'm an 8th gr ELA teacher/Dept Chair in Maryland 🦀 #2ndaryELA

jen_roble Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi! Jen from MN teaching G7 ELA. I blog at https://t.co/6CIzxRHZCU #2ndaryela

Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi! I teach middle grades, self-contained, inclusion in NC #2ndaryELA

MaddyLavoe Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi everyone! I'm Maddy and teach 6th grade ELA in NJ. Excited for my 1st #2ndaryela chat 😀

jcambron3 Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Jordan Cambron, Instructional Specialist, Albany, GA https://t.co/p34Zv1F4Gu #2ndaryela

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi!! I teach 10th and 11th grade English at a 1:1 school in TN! #2ndaryELA

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Good evening #2ndaryELA!! I'm Jess- OAP director and 7th grade writing teacher in Texas. Blog: https://t.co/2Yr2h2DMWx

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Whoops! I blog at https://t.co/YAxzoY8ZqC and have a #tinyletter: https://t.co/v7uFlkTS0H #2ndaryela

LynchLiteracies Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA Hi, I teach 6-8 Literature in CT

teachnouvelle Jul 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi, all! I'm Danielle and I teach 8/9 ELA. I blog at https://t.co/bPniF29ugm and I'm so glad to be here! #2ndaryELA

MsJDonnelly18 Jul 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi! Jessica from Long Island, NY. ELA teacher moving from grade 9 to grade 7 this year! #2ndaryela

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Juliana from Texas & I teach 10th grade ELA. #2ndaryela #edt5335

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: What are you most looking forward to about this school year? #2ndaryELA

CarolZeitz Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A1: I’m excited to meet new students and delve into blended learning with @Schoology. Laptops in my classroom will be awesome! #2ndaryELA

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Ooh! That'll be a fun change! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @MsJDonnelly18

Wordnerdling Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT

I teach 9-12 elas/reading for sped in citrus county, fl. *cheery wave* #2ndaryela

teaching_middle Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A1: back to middle school after 2 yrs in HS, new school, new community, new leadership position #2ndaryELA

Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A1: I'm excited to try out new teaching method on my heathens. :) #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 Looking forward to trying a new curriculum this year organized around themes & seeing my kiddos from last year #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 Seeing how my students have grown over the summer and working with them again this school year #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: I am looking forward to meeting all my new students and setting up my classroom. I don't go back until September 5. #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi! Jennifer from California - 8/9 AVID and ELA I blog at https://t.co/gPzZEqwbyq! Glad to be back! #2ndaryela

LynchLiteracies Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA Q1. I'm excited to use New technology. I'd like to try flipping some lessons using https://t.co/NgTXohfhbf

secondarysara Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1: 7th and 8th ELA teacher! https://t.co/9Fdp4rPyui #2ndaryELA

Wordnerdling Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 2nd year with new admin Excited to see plans coming to life #2ndaryela

nrhsmrsleighton Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: Most excited about teaching AP Lang for the first time! With students I had for Honors English 10, whom I adore. #2ndaryela #spsk12proud

mamawolfeto2 Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 - flexible seating and #hyperdocs ! Getting rid of 1/2 my desks and trying new options #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: A co-worker and I am starting a community bookclub this year, and I'm excited about this! I'm also excited about 10th grade! #2ndaryELA

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1. I've been in the corp. world for the last eight month's so I'm just excited to be present in every little classroom moment. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @literarymaven

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 cont. I work with small groups of students so we have a close relationship and I've missed them over the summer! #2ndaryELA

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: I'm most looking forward to Writer's Workshop. Our amazing curriculum director, @melissabosley11, is helping me launch it! #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: What are you most looking forward to about this school year? #2ndaryELA

MsJDonnelly18 Jul 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Looking forward to moving down to grade 7! Meeting new students, working in a new building, and teaching in a team setting! #2ndaryela

jcambron3 Jul 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Seeing what new ideas teachers will implement into their classrooms this year using 1:1 technology and building new r'ships #2ndaryela

mdshepss Jul 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: I started in the middle of last year as a 1st yr teacher, so I'm excited to start from the beginning of the yr with a class! #2ndaryELA

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1. Everything! I love school...always have. I'm in grad school so I'm exciting to incorporate what I'm learning. #2ndaryELA #edt5335

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I would LOVE to hear more about this! I'm doing conferencing and writing workshops too -- maybe we can collaborate #2ndaryELA

In reply to @JJ_Burry, @melissabosley11

MaddyLavoe Jul 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Can't choose one! Flexible seating, an organized, updated classroom library, PBLs, and #flipgrid #2ndaryela

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT

This is my school's second year with new admin too! I'm praying everything comes to life! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @Wordnerdling

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Thanks! OAP is One-Act Play. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @literarymaven

mrslepre Jul 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hello! I coteach 7th grade. I blog at https://t.co/IsoLUeP8s6 #2ndaryELA

Miller112016 Jul 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT

I teach 7th grade Reading and Writing along with co-teach! #2ndaryELA #edt5335

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Me too on PBLs. Podcasting is the one I'm most looking forward to! What are you working on? #2ndaryela

In reply to @MaddyLavoe

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q2: Describe the first day of school in your classroom. #2ndaryELA

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Definitely!! I'll find the link for the model I'm adapting for my class. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @readheaducate, @melissabosley11

massignmenthelp Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Tips for Living with Roommate in College Life https://t.co/hcwv4xiJ7l #edulive #2ndaryELA #5thchat

CarolZeitz Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2: 1st day is getting to know kids and setting expectations. I’ll also read-aloud a picture book. 7th graders ❤️it! #2ndaryELA

AssignmentHelpN Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A Writer’s Guide to Difference Between Editing and Proofreading https://t.co/wq0uN2NDPQ #edulive #2ndaryELA #5thchat

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I'm excited about trying more hyperdocs too! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @mamawolfeto2, @literarymaven

Wordnerdling Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2. Still designing. Trying 2 get away from boring Rules & Regs...invite Ss to play with me & get curious #2ndaryela

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I'll share whatever I create with you too. I have a bunch of random resources in Google Drive. #2ndaryela

In reply to @JJ_Burry, @melissabosley11

Miller112016 Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Hi! I teach 7th grade Reading and Writing! #2ndaryELA #edt5335

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Ooooo do you have pictures? #2ndaryELA

In reply to @mamawolfeto2

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 I won't be working w/groups on the first day, but I've done stations in the past to change things up https://t.co/RJo8tISWqy #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 First day we'll play the island rescue game from @burgessdave to promote collaboration & if extra time iPad set up (we're 1:1) #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

This will be year 1 for our new admin. Fingers crossed here too. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @MellowEducator, @Wordnerdling

secondarysara Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: Stations activity - students set up binders, start summer reading response, look over syllabus, set up AR folder, do survey #2ndaryELA

Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: Going over expectations, procedures, and seeing the eclipse #2ndaryELA

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I did this my first year! Started Nov. 17th! The second year is so much better! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @mdshepss

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Here's the link: https://t.co/XSjLdYJZGn #2ndaryELA

In reply to @readheaducate, @melissabosley11

jen_roble Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Most looking forward to all the new books I bought - love sharing new books w/Ss! #2ndaryela

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2. Unfortunately, the first day is all school/district forms...more paperwork than anything. #2ndaryELA #edt5335

teaching_middle Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: intros, building foundation for relationships, practicing procedures, surveys & stations to help break up syllabus #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2 cont First activity I'll do w/my groups when I do meet w/them is a B2S breakout They <3 them https://t.co/bE54yWktpi #2ndaryELA

Miller112016 Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I am most looking forward to diving into teaching a co-teach class! #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: The first day is all about getting to know the students, the teacher and the classroom. I used stations last year #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

It will definitely be different, and hopefully much easier! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @mdshepss

LynchLiteracies Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A2. I usually describe how I want my student to enter/exit and we discuss summer reading assignment

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Gallery walk, create a class @Spotify by building playlists with labeled songs (ex. find a song that describes you in your past). #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven, @Spotify

Wordnerdling Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

What's the island rescue game? #2ndaryela

In reply to @Erin_MCteaching, @burgessdave

jen_roble Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: Planning on introductions and a few fun stations to help Ss learn about my class. #2ndaryela

erin_k_wall Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@literarymaven Hi! I'm excited to start teaching 7th grade ELA at a STEM middle school this year. #2ndaryELA

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

What book do you read? I love using that "What to do with an idea?" book! #2ndaryela (and this is with HS).

CarolZeitz Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2: 1st day is getting to know kids and setting expectations. I’ll also read-aloud a picture book. 7th graders ❤️it! #2ndaryELA

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Thanks! I piloted it at the end of last school year, and my students loved it and asked why we weren't doing it all year... #2ndaryELA

In reply to @teachnouvelle, @melissabosley11

mdshepss Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: I'm hoping to do a digital breakout where groups of students get a different rule of the class then make a vid #2ndaryELA

mdshepss Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2 (cont): of what it means to them and have them accessible to all students #2ndaryELA

teachnouvelle Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: A BtS Escape Room this year to get my Ss to dig deep into the syllabus & classroom environment. Yay, critical thinking! #2ndaryELA

Miller112016 Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: implementing as much technology as I can and getting to teach co-teach #2ndaryELA #edt5335

mrslepre Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: incorporating more class novels & technology, having a more cohesive #PLC #2ndaryELA

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q2: I'm still deciding! I want to do stations, but I want to do something with a world lit tie in! Suggestions? #2ndaryELA

nrhsmrsleighton Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2:1st day station activities: investigating the syllabus, getting to know classmates, and practicing close reading. #spsk12proud #2ndaryela

Wordnerdling Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Oooo! That sounds cool! #2ndaryela https://t.co/WgsNECS9rH

teachnouvelle Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: A BtS Escape Room this year to get my Ss to dig deep into the syllabus & classroom environment. Yay, critical thinking! #2ndaryELA

Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT

I read the kids the poem "Falling Asleep in Class" #2ndaryELA

In reply to @CarolZeitz

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT

So jealous about the eclipse! My husband wants to drive down from Philly to see it! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @Rebecca51526828

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are your must teach routines/procedures the first day/week? #2ndaryELA

CarolZeitz Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A3: Must teach start-of-class and technology routines - what to do when Ss arrive and how to use tech appropriately/respectfully #2ndaryELA

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: We establish classroom expectations and get to know each other. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q2: Describe the first day of school in your classroom. #2ndaryELA

mrslepre Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: already had this last week we had a school-wide team & relationship building day #2ndaryELA

teachnouvelle Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A3: Honestly, as an introvert, I need to train my Ss how to ask others before they ask me. Also entering class & getting started! #2ndaryELA

MaddyLavoe Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: I am planning to do a tour of my room via stations and integrating tech throughout #2ndaryela

Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

We are in the preumbra about 95%. My daughter goes to Western Carolina and will see totality. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @literarymaven

MsJDonnelly18 Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: Thinking about starting with collaborative ice breakers, maybe a station activity/game based on procedures & syllabus? #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3 Con't: from a former student on their desk the first day. It is a great introduction to their new classroom and teacher. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3 First 5 minutes routine - getting supplies and starting on warm up is the most impt. Good start = good class period usually #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: I explicitly teach all routines and expectations during the first week where possible. My students get an advice letter #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3 I teach routines & procedures as they come up during the first weeks but first day will be 1) putting away iPads when not used #2ndaryELA

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Have them list their communities. (right-handed people, religion, race, neighborhood, deep-thinkers, writers, etc). #2ndaryela

In reply to @MellowEducator

teaching_middle Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: classrm entrance/exit, supply use, classrm library use, bathrm/hall passes, group work, organization #2ndaryELA

LynchLiteracies Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A3 how to enter/exit, how to submit work, how to contact me, how to change classes

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Totally want to hear more about this. How do you do it? LOVE IT. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @teachnouvelle

mamawolfeto2 Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 I use my Back to school stations activity - sharing here: https://t.co/EYzwlLbu1E #2ndaryela

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

So cool that your first day will be during the eclipse! There are districts around me closing! No word from my district yet! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @literarymaven, @Rebecca51526828

Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: Bathroom procedures... it can be a fight all year. #2ndaryELA

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3 ...computer app. & get everyone accounts. Also, teach them to forget raising hands, collaborate & my class structure. #2ndaryELA #edt5335

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3 Con't: Every student gets a number and they learn to put it on everything they hand in. HUGE TIME SAVER. #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3 cont. and 2) wait in the hall for the prior class to leave before entering the classroom-big pet peeve of mine #2ndaryELA

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1: Entering and exiting the class expectations and procedures. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are your must teach routines/procedures the first day/week? #2ndaryELA

MsJDonnelly18 Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3: Must-teach procedures are entering & exiting room, sign-out for bathroom, where to turn in work, & where to find missed work #2ndaryela

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3: Entering and exiting the class expectations and procedures. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are your must teach routines/procedures the first day/week? #2ndaryELA

Miller112016 Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Get to know you M&M activity and get introduced to our technology, materials, and classmates #2ndaryELA #edt5335

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Did Shark Tank and Genius Hour last year -- LOVED IT. Podcasting, Investigative Journalism, something about crossing/passages #2ndaryela

In reply to @MaddyLavoe

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT

No problem! We can figure out a way to collaborate more if you'd like. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @readheaducate, @melissabosley11

jen_roble Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3:Must teach culture of respect,classroom is like our family (love them/sometimes don't),coming prepared is a must, & be curious.#2ndaryela

mdshepss Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3: Intro collaborative learning, tech rules, entering/exiting class, getting students used to google tools for writing #2ndaryELA

Wordnerdling Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3: positive words, actions, and tones, entering, giving me things, and leaving #2ndaryela

nrhsmrsleighton Jul 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3: Where to turn in papers! Small, but important. And how to navigate the flexible seating options. #spsk12proud #2ndaryela

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Good things, warm-ups, how we speak to one another, social contracts later in the week that our community lives by. #2ndaryela

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3: How class starts and how class ends! We have a Thurs/Fri start, so I'm going to do syllabus and stuff on day two. #2ndaryELA

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Would love to. Even just for feedback / critical friends sort of thing. Trial and error (+ reflection) 😋 #2ndaryela

In reply to @JJ_Burry, @melissabosley11

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q4: What will be your first content-based lesson of the year? #2ndaryELA

CarolZeitz Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A4: 1st lesson is review of narrative plot constructs and writing structured responses to literature - ACE paragraphs #2ndaryELA

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Yes to numbers!!!! I usually wait until the second week for those, though, in case students get rescheduled... #2ndaryELA

In reply to @2peasandadog

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Definitely! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @readheaducate, @melissabosley11

teachnouvelle Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A4: We do a review of Plot Elements using animated short films (love "Monsterbox"!) and then we jump into Short Stories. #2ndaryELA

teaching_middle Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A4: short story focused on plot/conflict/POV, narrative writing TGM practice #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I bought four of these - love them! #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

Miller112016 Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I will start with reading vocabulary and teaching Notice and Note to my kiddos. #2ndaryELA #edt5335

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3 Cont: I am going to do a classroom contract though. This will be my first time teaching same Ss, so we need something. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: 1st reading lesson - book selection and using their reading journal, 1st writing lesson - paragraph writing #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4 My first content-based lesson will be on annotating texts or complete sentences. Haven't decided which one we'll do first yet #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4 First mini unit is a writers workshop on coming of age poetry. Helps me get to know students https://t.co/Bb4WW38X3m #2ndaryELA

Wordnerdling Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3 cont not sure how much time to plan for ATM... Sometimes beginning homeroom and schedule sort takes 4ever #2ndaryela

mrslepre Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: Logging into @JupiterEdu, expectations for daily writing, ,all things iPad, how to keep their grades up in MS #2ndaryELA

secondarysara Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: The difference between surface level and deeper reading, which we then apply to choice summer novels & begin lit devices! #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

We;ve got new admin this year, too! #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven, @MellowEducator, @Wordnerdling

LynchLiteracies Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A4. Not sure. 8th grade usually starts Oral Tradition with story of Paul Bunyan. 6 and 7th grade usually starts with plot.

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Ugh. I hate those short week starts #2ndaryELA

In reply to @MellowEducator

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4. A self-inquiry writing assignment based upon summer reading. #2ndaryELA #edt5335

Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: A writing pre-assessment #2ndaryELA

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

If we don't cancel, I'll plan something outside possibly! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @erin_k_wall, @literarymaven, @Rebecca51526828

MaddyLavoe Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: Navigating my website, using office365 accounts, and warm-ups #2ndaryela

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

That would be awesome. I'm not sure yet. I'm at the BIG IDEA part of planning. Any suggestions? #2ndaryela

In reply to @MaddyLavoe

mdshepss Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: Short story reading, focusing on inferences and critical thinking. #2ndaryELA

Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: followed by review of Signposts from Notice and Note #2ndaryELA

LynchLiteracies Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A4. Cont. Although this year I plan to use Words Their Way for spelling instruction and Greek/Latin roots for vocab.

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

I'm use to them! We did them when I was on school. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @literarymaven

Wordnerdling Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4. I'm not sure yet... I need to see where my dudes are... Could be 6 word memoirs...#2ndaryela

MsJDonnelly18 Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4: Short stories! Great to review elements of plot, lit techniques, springboard writing, & teach close reading strategies #2ndaryela

mamawolfeto2 Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4 my first unit starts with 6 word memoir and leads into narrative writing #2ndaryela

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4: I wish I had an idea today, but I've mindmapped big picture themes and possible connections and no .. nitty gritty stuff. BAH #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Thanks! I'll check it out! A lot of my stuff my kids did as freshmen. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @mamawolfeto2

nrhsmrsleighton Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4:Honors 10:Elizabethan culture & theatre discussion/activities(dance, role play, webquest)to prep for Shakespeare. #spsk12proud #2ndaryela

Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

I'm the one who made sure we ordered eclipse glasses for the whole school. I've got my fingers crossed it's a clear day. #2ndaryELA

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JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4: Poetry techniques and the writing process. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q4: What will be your first content-based lesson of the year? #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q5: How do you begin building relationships with your students? #2ndaryELA

CarolZeitz Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A5: Lots of icebreakers, a student survey w/open-ended Qs, and learning their names as fast as possible! #2ndaryELA

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4: Hoping to do something on the importance to reading to introduce SSR. I want to do a book tasting/pass as well. #2ndaryELA

mrslepre Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4: a preassessment, then beginning a unit for RI2 and W2 #2ndaryELA

teachnouvelle Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A5: I do short book confs with Ss after they complete an interest survey. This helps me start to get to know their interests! #2ndaryELA

nrhsmrsleighton Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4cont:APLang:Close read/annotate to discover how texts “converse,"focus on recent "controversy" re: graduation reqs #2ndaryela #spsk12proud

teachnouvelle Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I've been thinking about picture books, since they are textual, but quick - maybe Ss can read on groups & pres? #2ndaryELA

In reply to @LynchLiteracies, @teaching_middle

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5: I build relationships on the first day by greeting them outside (school wide practice) and getting excited to meet them. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5 Check-in and check-out circles with silly questions mixed in with serious ones frequently in the first weeks #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5 I spend a lot of time listening to them and using a lot of humor #2ndaryELA

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Did a really cool chalktalk about this a few years ago. It was silent discussion and kind of beautiful. #2ndaryela

In reply to @MellowEducator

LynchLiteracies Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A5. I like to tell them a little about me. I feel it helps if they get to know me as I get to know them.

secondarysara Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5: I write back to student AND parent surveys to answer their questions, start building trust & open lines of communication... #2ndaryELA

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Sharing this resource in case you missed it. I'm adapting this model for my classroom. #2ndaryELA #txeduchat

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Here's the link: https://t.co/XSjLdYJZGn #2ndaryELA
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Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5: I had most of my kids last year, but we will have a student survey and some team building activities... #2ndaryELA

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5. A lot of restorative practices--circle is a huge one--a show and tell day, ice breakers for the first fifteen for a while. #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

mamawolfeto2 Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5 I have a fun series of growth mindset activities, as well as some #hyperdocs about themselves. Oh - and we use Playdoh! #2ndaryela

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Miller112016 Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I begin with four corners so they can share their interests with others and then we move onto free writes. #2ndaryELA #edt5335

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5 Con't: I also have a fun first day package on every students' desk when they walk in the classroom. #2ndaryELA

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5. Learning their names, greeting them daily and just learning about them - their interests, (dis)likes, family...#2ndaryELA #edt5335

Rebecca51526828 Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5 cont: including choosing their books for their first readers workshop #2ndaryELA

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5: I talk to my kids a lot. They know a lot about me... where I'm from, etc. This helps! I want them to know I care. #2ndaryELA

jcambron3 Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5: Short fun surveys, icebreakers, eating lunch with them, sharing info about my self. #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I need to do this with my students this year! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @teachnouvelle

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I've never heard of them, but now I'm interested! #2ndaryELA #edt5335

In reply to @MellowEducator, @mamawolfeto2, @literarymaven

teaching_middle Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5: read Ss surveys & have convos in first wk to connect based on their answers, let them know about me, play brain teasers/games #2ndaryELA

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5 Cont: We do Dear Teacher Letter as well! I learn a lot about them in their letters! #2ndaryELA

mrslepre Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5: Ss complete a student resume and then create a personal crest that I display #2ndaryELA

nrhsmrsleighton Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5: 1st day, I wander as Ss do stations, talk to them. May include a “get to know the T” station this year. #spsk12proud #2ndaryela

mdshepss Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q5: Let them ask me questions about myself and answer within reason lol. Try to do collab act w them. Give a presentation on me. #2ndaryELA

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5.5Handshakes at the door. #2ndaryela And good things. We always share out Good things (part of Capturing Kids Hearts @flippengroup)

2peasandadog - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5: I build relationships on the first day by greeting them outside (school wide practice) and getting excited to meet them. #2ndaryELA

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5: Seating chat to learn their names faster, and icebreakers to learn more about them. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q5: How do you begin building relationships with your students? #2ndaryELA

jcambron3 Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5: I send letters home to all students with a short bio on myself and ask them to write a short bio for hw in return. #2ndaryela

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I love this too because it's get them up and moving. Anything where brain and body are moving -- good in first few weeks. #2ndaryela

In reply to @Miller112016

teachnouvelle Jul 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Book conferences are the best - I train my Ss to work ind./in groups while I conf, and I can stay tuned in w/what they read #2ndaryELA

In reply to @literarymaven

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Wow! That's amazing! And it makes Students feel like they are part of the classroom immediately I bet! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @mrslepre

MsJDonnelly18 Jul 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A5: Greeting Ss @ the door is big for me! Getting to know them & MAKING SURE you know their names in the 1st week! #2ndaryela

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I LIKE that! #2ndaryELA #edt5335

In reply to @readheaducate, @literarymaven, @Spotify

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

8:30 Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Here’s a sneak peek at next week’s chat #2ndaryELA

teaching_middle Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A5 cont. Send home parent survey ab Ss, give them some HW to let me know about their child #2ndaryELA

Wordnerdling Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A5 mine will create a "bullet journal" spread in inb of mbti, learning styles, etc then conf for how to use that info #2ndaryela

mrslepre Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Back-to-school Student Resume - perfect for... by Lepre's Learning Log | Teachers Pay Teachers #2ndaryela https://t.co/q6cPBaaIYD

mrslepre Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Personal Coat of Arms - build classroom... by Lepre's Learning Log | Teachers Pay Teachers #2ndaryela https://t.co/qr8JiQ0M1x

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

This sounds interesting! #2ndaryELA #edt5335

In reply to @nrhsmrsleighton

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

8:31 And don't forget #2ndaryELA You can join us on FB to continue the conversation all week long https://t.co/p48RqnoSzO

jen_roble Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Thanks for the chat! Sorry I missed the end-got pulled away for a bit. Looking forward to next chats! #2ndaryela

JJ_Burry Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A5: Seating chart to learn their names faster, and icebreakers to learn more about them. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q5: How do you begin building relationships with your students? #2ndaryELA

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Really enjoyed the #2ndaryELA chat! I'm getting the hang of chats, and I'm learning so much!

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

It's so cool because we listen to it all year and they guess each other's songs. Builds class culture quick. #2ndaryela

In reply to @JulianaTDotson, @literarymaven, @Spotify

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT

This sounds GREAT! I'm interest too. #2ndaryELA #edt5335

In reply to @teachnouvelle

teaching_middle Jul 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A5 cont. Have Ss "apply" for classrm jobs with a resume! Let them know we will have a "staff appreciation" celebration mid-yr #2ndaryELA

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT

This sounds good! They could do some type of poster or collage with magazines! Thanks for the 💡! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @readheaducate

readheaducate Jul 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT

OU that would be cool! Love that idea. Or mindmap! #2ndaryela

In reply to @MellowEducator

teachnouvelle Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT

It's here: https://t.co/Jh03GTN3aU #2ndaryELA

In reply to @teachcaudill

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT

This is a site on hyperdocs! https://t.co/162UjTaIOD #2ndaryELA

In reply to @JulianaTDotson, @mamawolfeto2, @literarymaven

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT

This is really great! Hopefully I can pick your brain more this. #2ndaryELA #edt5335

In reply to @readheaducate, @literarymaven, @Spotify

mrslepre Jul 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Thanks! I make sure to get it done before Open House for their families to see! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @literarymaven

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Thank you! #2ndaryELA #edt5335

In reply to @nrhsmrsleighton

JulianaTDotson Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT

So excited...now I'll be up all night! Thank you! #2ndaryELA #edt5335

In reply to @MellowEducator, @mamawolfeto2, @literarymaven

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT

This is a padlet with some cool ELA hyperdocs! I haven't viewed them all, but I'm excited! #2ndaryELA https://t.co/o9WeUZQ1vP

In reply to @JulianaTDotson, @mamawolfeto2, @literarymaven

mrslepre Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Calendaring this! #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

8:30 Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Here’s a sneak peek at next week’s chat #2ndaryELA

MellowEducator Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I'm really excited about the book speed dating. I'm in the #2ndaryELA facebook group and a lot of NF articles were recommended.

In reply to @CarolZeitz

DanielleDerwich Jul 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4 cont'd: #2ndaryela is great too #LNCChat