#G2Great Archive

This chat is dedicated to continuing the conversation about teacher reflection it's based on Dr. Mary Howard's book Good to Great Teaching.
Thursday March 23, 2017
8:30 PM EDT
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Welcome to #G2Great @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and I are so pleased to have @JSerravallo w/us tonight. So looking forward to this!
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    My tweets for the next hour are for #G2Great and Guest @JSerravallo to talk writing strategies!
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • rader4thgrade Mar 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I am! I'm always looking for ANY AND ALL help in writing! #G2Great #SuperFRES
  • participatechat Mar 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #G2Great by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/FB8JlXMi8b
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Welcome to #G2great friends. We are so honored to have Jennifer host our chat tonight. Get ready for an hour of inspired learning!
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    YES!! I'm here! I wouldn't miss this chat for the world, especially tonight! I'm a big fan of your work @JSerravallo #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hi @carlameyrink! So glad you're here, too! #G2great
    In reply to @carlameyrink
  • jennabcarlson Mar 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hello! Jenna, ESL resource teacher in the Chicago suburbs, joining in! I love writing! #G2great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Dani, I/Coach from Kalispell MT. Welcome, @JSerravallo! Looking forward to you coming for our Literacy Conference this August #g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Links from @JSerravallo to share! The Writing Strategies Book (Heinemann ) https://t.co/fa7cSJnwl9 #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    We at #G2Great really do love publishers! Ty @HeinemannPub for donating a free copy of @JSerravallo book!
    In reply to @HeinemannPub, @JSerravallo
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Links from @JSerravallo to share! The Writing Strategies Book (Heinemann ) https://t.co/SZ0QCkd4ZK #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Valinda, instructional coach K-6 in Texas. So excited for tonight's chat #G2Great
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Hi!!! Ylonka from Dominican Republic. Looking forward to learn!!! very excited to be here #G2Great
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    So exciting! #G2Great
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Leigh Anne 6th grade ELA from Indiana. Have missed this chat the last couple of weeks but excited to be back tonight! #G2Great
  • mindi_r Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #g2great Mindi, 3rd grade teacher, former lit coach, from the Chicago suburbs. Looking forward to a great chat!
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I knew you'd be here too @DrMaryHoward WINK WINK!! :) #G2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    I'm looking forward to it as well! Thanks for joining. #g2great
    In reply to @girlworld4
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Wow thank you so much for joining us tonight Ylonka! #G2great
    • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      Hi!!! Ylonka from Dominican Republic. Looking forward to learn!!! very excited to be here #G2Great
  • NancyHagerty2 Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Hello to all! #G2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Words of Wisdom from @JSerravallo #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • LisaEickholdt Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Lisa from Georgia jumping into #G2great to talk about writing with @JSerravallo
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • ReedTaraann1 Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Tara. 4th grade. Denton, Texas #G2Great
  • SoVeryCassie Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    READY to pop in and out tonight! So excited! #G2Great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Kym from NJ...2nd grade...looking forward to being inspired by tonight's chat! @JSerravallo #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • jlevenherz Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Jackie here- 4th grade CT #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    thanks for joining, and for the kind words! #g2great
    In reply to @Lau7210
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hello from Kim and Jill joining #G2great from Fredericton, NB. We're very excited to chat with @JSerravallo tonight!
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • Litlovegal1 Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hello! So excited to be here! I'm Colleen, K-5 Reading Specialist, ready to learn more about #writing from @JSerravallo & the #G2great crew!
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Great to see you Val! #G2Great
    In reply to @vrkimmel
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Angie Grade 2 teacher joining from NB, Canada. #G2Great
  • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Brooke. K-12, ELA Coordinator/Literacy Coach. NJ. Thrilled to be here! #G2Great
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Thank you @HeinemannPub! #G2Great
    In reply to @HeinemannPub
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hi All--Brian Kissel here. Professor of literacy in North Carolina. My focus is writing development and instruction. :) #g2great
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hello, JoAnne Assistant Principal from Washington. Looking forward to the chat! #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    welcome! #g2great
    In reply to @KymHarjes
  • rader4thgrade Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Malinda, 4th grade teacher from NC who is always in need of writing support! #G2Great
  • milesnawmiles Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #G2great Have raised the bar W/ Ss after having read yr book @JSerravallo So glad to soak up knowledge tonight!
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Very exciting to see so many new AND familiar faces on #G2great tonight. This is a great time to grown you circle of learners friends!
  • cherjaret Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #g2great Hi! Cheryl from Colorado.
  • barberchicago Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Lorie from Chicago - in and out tonight! #G2Great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hello! I'm Michelle, Middle school ELA T & Literacy Coach. LOVING Writing Strategies book!!! #g2great
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #G2Great Brenda, 3rd grade, Souderton, Pa. Love teaching writing & writing.
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #G2Great Literacy Coach and Adjunct Online Professor checking in from Gilbert, AZ!
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Hey JoAnne! #G2Great
    In reply to @joanneduncanjo
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    My tweets for the next hour will be the #G2Great chat. Join in any time from now till 9:30 to talk about supporting student writing.
  • Litlovegal1 Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Loving this opportunity to soak in more info on strategies from #TheWritingStrategiesBook via #G2great! Need to improve my instruction. :)
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Hello! happy to join! Emily from Concord, NC #g2great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Thanks for tweeting this chat to me, so excited! #G2Great
    In reply to @Litlovegal1
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Hi Dani, Great to see you here!! #G2Great
    In reply to @girlworld4
  • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Hello, PLN Friends! Mollie who is usually from Columbus,Ohio. Tonight I'm at the beach on spring break. #G2great
  • MrsLisaMc Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Lisa Reading Spec from NJ so excited for tonight's chat! #g2great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I think this will be a record breaking night welcoming new faces to #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #g2great So excited to study w/ everyone tonight! Tweeting from sunny and breezy SoCal. @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @brennanamy
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @brennanamy
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Johnny here! Reading specialist from Cincinnati! #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    First Q coming up! #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Thinking about @JSerravallo Words of Wisdom and how strategies are built to demystify process learning. They are the towline #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • mindi_r Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    So jealous! Our break isn’t until next week. ONE MORE DAY! #G2great
    In reply to @mollienye72
  • BJacketsfan Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    So excited for this chat. Just ordered @JSerravallo book. Big writing focus when we return from break on Monday. #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • casey_macdo Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #g2great Looking forward to a great chat @JSerravallo
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • rebecca_a_quinn Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Hi! Rebecca from CA. Interventionist. #G2great
  • jdsniadecki Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Flat tire is making it difficult to get to the chat. I'll try to catch up! #G2great
  • gigiwheat Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Gina Wheat from Denton, TX, former Instructional Specialist, now back to 3rd! So excited! #G2Great
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Hello! #G2Great
    In reply to @Litlovegal1
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Brian is the author of an AMAZING new book from @stenhousepub & a future #G2Great host https://t.co/8wyJgdiMrD
    In reply to @stenhousepub
    • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      Hi All--Brian Kissel here. Professor of literacy in North Carolina. My focus is writing development and instruction. :) #g2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    thanks for joining #g2great!
    In reply to @ShelfieTalk
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #G2Great So excited for this chat & @JSerravallo new book! Kathleen, 3rd grade T, Long Island, NY
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • MrsAshleyBFort Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Hey, y'all! Ashley 2nd grade ELL T from SC. #G2great
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Tyler from KC. Haven't read WS yet, but I loved the Reading Strategies book. Eager to learn tonight! #G2Great
  • Litlovegal1 Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Love, love, love this, and you're my Queen of Writing friend, @BigTimeLiteracy! #G2great
    In reply to @BigTimeLiteracy
  • RACzyz Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Rich, jumping in from NJ/PA! Glad to be here! #G2great
  • mindi_r Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #g2great We’re only on intros and my TweetDeck screen is FLYING!
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Lori. Near Seattle. Excited to be with you all. #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q1 #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I was in C-bus yesterday! #G2great
    In reply to @mollienye72
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    So good to see you Rich! #G2great
    In reply to @RACzyz
  • 2ndGradeMama Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hi Margaret from NC I teach 2nd and went to #tcrwp when they came to my district. I love writing #G2Great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Wow, so great to have you here, Brian! I've been stalking your book this whole week. #G2Great
    In reply to @btkissel
  • maryannesacco Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Mary Anne -2nd grade teacher in NYC. Appreciate @JSerravallo 's practical and inspiring teaching #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Sorry about your tire! #G2Great
    In reply to @jdsniadecki
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    TY @btkissel! #G2Great
    In reply to @btkissel
    • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      I've really enjoyed reading your Slices this past month! :)
      In reply to @ElisaW5
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    glad you're here! I talked about your amazing #g2great book today with some colleagues! 😇
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #G2Great Q1
  • Litlovegal1 Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hello! 😊👋🏻 #G2great
    In reply to @joanneduncanjo
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Anitra from MD #G2great
  • carlameyrink Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hi everyone, I'm Carla from Dominican Repbublic. So excited to discuss @JSerravallo's amazing book with you! #g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • bbelitcoach Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Excited to be here. Instructional Coach K-6 from Magnolia, Texas. #G2great
  • rocco_lkwd Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Can't Wait for @JSerravallo Chat! #g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A1 My biggest challenge is budging really reluctant writers and helping them get something on a page. #g2great
  • rbharder Mar 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Rachel from Kansas. I've been looking forward to this all week! #G2Great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1Keeping Ss engaged & excited about writing w/in 1 genre beyond a week or 2. How do we avoid the “I’m done” or “I’m tired of this” #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1 Biggest struggle: to understand how to transfer strategy teaching across the modes of writing. #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Let's hear it, everybody@ #G2great
  • MrsLKiefer Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Leah Kiefer 5th grade, Long Island. So happy to be here! #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: Allowing student choice & voice in writing; meeting standards and time to write. Hard to balance all the needs! #G2Great
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1 my greatest struggle is time. I feel like I don't have enough in my small intervention groups to do writing instr justice! #G2Great
  • JWrightTeaches Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: Keeping students motivated throughout the revision process; not getting overwhelmed by all the components #G2Great
  • jennabcarlson Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: Differentiating instruction to my Ss, it's hard to know where to start! #G2great
  • Litlovegal1 Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    So true! #G2great
  • 2ndGradeMama Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    a1: having the TIME in the day. It is integrated all day but the creative process #G2Great @dawn_seibert
    In reply to @dawn_seibert
  • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Hi, everyone! Catherine, K-8 literacy specialist in CT, looking forward to learning more about @JSerravallo's new book! #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • MrsJesConway Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Hi! Jes, from MD...So excited to engage in conversation tonight and bring back some great info. to my co-workers! #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Hi there! Thanks for joining :) #g2great
    In reply to @maryannesacco
  • RDNGdevelopment Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Hi! Shannon Betts, 2nd grade teacher in Georgia. This is my first #G2Great Chat
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Hi All! Excited to be here tonight with @JSerravallo and my co moderators @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo, @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3
  • mindi_r Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    #g2great A1: Also revision. Even third graders very much have a “one and done” mindset. Need to rethink how to approach revision.
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I just ordered @btkissel new book! Can't wait to get it in my hands! #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @stenhousepub, @btkissel
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Teaching #ELL Ss to write their "complete" thoughts is a struggle for me #G2Great
  • julieoconnor5 Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Julie here from IL, our whole staff is reading this book. Happy to learn from you all! #g2great
  • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1 Definitely feeling insecure about my own writing and not knowing how to reach the Ss #G2great
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: TIME is the biggest struggle! We expect Ss to become stronger readers by reading A LOT. Strong writers MUST wirte A LOT! #g2great
  • aschoenborn Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: Ss struggle with the process of writing and prefer to move to product and be done. #G2Great
  • tenilleshade Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1 - Conferring with small groups vs. individuals; Making decisions about next steps and keeping feedback focused on one thing. #g2great
  • ree1064 Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Many of my students come from dual language homes. It is hard for them to sometimes clearly understand what they have written #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: Managing choice with providing scaffolds/lessons to work within that choice for each writer. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 We MUST find time to write DAILY! We can’t TEACH writers if we aren’t willing to BE writers. LIVE what we teach! #G2Great
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    very excited about @JSerravallo book #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @JSerravallo
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1: Biggest struggle is helping kids silence the critic voice running in their head so they can more ideas down on the paper #G2Great
  • barberchicago Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1: Ss actually applying the skills and strategies taught in the mini lesson #G2Great
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Jumping in for a bit! Brian in Western New York #G2Great
  • BJacketsfan Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I struggle with finding time for quality writing conferences #G2Great
  • rader4thgrade Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1: TIME for students to take the feedback and be able to continue to practice/improve writing and exemplar pieces as a model #G2Great
  • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 Our Ss struggle with using details that elaborate. Revising is a bit of a challenge, too. #G2Great
  • BeckyDi08802216 Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #G2Great Q1 Balancing time issues
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    There will be a storify after the chat #G2great friends. know that for every struggle there are dozens of teachers feeling the same way!
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Hi Kathleen! #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsSokolowski, @JSerravallo
  • NancyHagerty2 Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 I think it is difficult to meet the needs of each of the different levels of skill. #G2Great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #G2Great @hayhurst3 @DrMaryHoward @DrMaryHoward Hi Everyone, here from CA where weather is gorgeous. Sorry can only stay first half.
    In reply to @hayhurst3, @DrMaryHoward, @DrMaryHoward
  • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1: Building confidence in our teachers to embrace writing and write daily with their Ss. #G2Great
  • pmccarthy722 Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Paula from Kansas too! #G2Great
    In reply to @rbharder
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Hello! Nice to see you here! #G2Great
    In reply to @RACzyz
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 Trying to celebrate the excitement some Ss have while at the same time encourage more reluctant writers #G2Great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1. Keeping my voice out of Ss written work while helping with revisions.#G2great
  • Litlovegal1 Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Yes. Scheduling uninterrupted time for writing can be tricky to work around sometimes. #G2Great
    In reply to @2ndGradeMama, @dawn_seibert
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I’ve been telling everyone I know JoAnne. So excited to get my copy! #G2great
  • gigiwheat Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 My biggest challenge is to get students to write in complete sentences! #G2Great
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 Time - teach at a middle school and have 48 min. for both reading and writing. Hard to build stamina in that time constraint. #G2great
  • JerryMaraia Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1: Keeping your eye on teaching the writer while ensuring the work actually transfers into their writing. #G2Great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1 How to find balance btwn modeling writing, teaching writing structure & allowing Ss to find their own writing voice #g2great
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Writing enough so I stay ahead of Ss & Ts. So imp to me to be a writing model. Know the struggles intimately! #g2great
  • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I agree. This is a big struggle for our Ss, too! #G2great
    • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1: Biggest struggle is helping kids silence the critic voice running in their head so they can more ideas down on the paper #G2Great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Greatest struggle: Convincing writers they have the knowledge and power to make decisions for themselves when they write. #g2great
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Q1: The challenge of getting students to revise & choose to revise. #G2Great
  • mindi_r Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    #g2great That’s a struggle for me, personally, as a writer. That self-censor voice is strong.
    In reply to @BigTimeLiteracy
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    How many pieces are kids making? It takes a lot of stamina to work on one piece week upon week. #G2great
    • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      A1Keeping Ss engaged & excited about writing w/in 1 genre beyond a week or 2. How do we avoid the “I’m done” or “I’m tired of this” #g2great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    That is a big one. And don't we wrestle with the same voice. #g2great
    In reply to @BigTimeLiteracy
  • jdsniadecki Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Struggle getting to confer w/ all 30 in a timely manner.#G2Great
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Finding the time to really research and listen to each writer w/o thinking of getting to the "next' writer etc. #G2Great
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Sometimes the basics of sentence formation. Grammar, punctuation, etc. the bones that aren't inspirational but are necessary. #G2Great
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: TIME is the biggest struggle! We expect Ss to become stronger readers by reading A LOT. Strong writers MUST write A LOT! #g2great
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1 How to get Ss to reread & revise! How to encourage their voice but help them improve w/o hurting feelings #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    So very true Mary! Why I am writing daily during the #sol17 challenge! #G2Great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1 We MUST find time to write DAILY! We can’t TEACH writers if we aren’t willing to BE writers. LIVE what we teach! #G2Great
  • cherjaret Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    #g2great A1: Helping first graders understand complete sentences/period placement in conjunction with elaboration.
  • MrsLisaMc Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1 tching writing is truly THE most individualized instruction there is - struggle w/ getting to each S to give them what they need #g2great
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Ready to go. Lots of great ideas from @JSerravallo #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Yes so important Jerry. It certainly requires multiple lens with one eye on the prize (transfer)doesn’t it? #G2great
    • JerryMaraia Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1: Keeping your eye on teaching the writer while ensuring the work actually transfers into their writing. #G2Great
  • aschoenborn Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Helping Ss trust and run their own brain. #G2Great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Hi! Jessica from CT. I'm an elementary literacy coach. #G2great
  • Litlovegal1 Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    @LauraArndt1 So great to connect with another literacy gal, especially during the #G2great chat! 😊👊🏻
    In reply to @LauraArndt1
  • maryannesacco Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Being back in the classroom I'm reminded of the very real challenge of managing a diverse group of 27 writers #G2great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: bridging the gap between direct word work instruction & student application of those same skills during workshop #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I know! It takes so much self-discipline to not just suggest "Well....if you just added.....and took this out here....." #G2great
    • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1. Keeping my voice out of Ss written work while helping with revisions.#G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1 It’s a struggle to balance support & independence but balance we MUST by stepping back to offer space for student control. #G2Great
  • MrsAshleyBFort Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1 I struggle w/teaching writing period. That's why I'm here tonight! #G2great
  • RACzyz Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1: Writing is an incredibly complex task. So much involved in teaching it well! #G2great https://t.co/qJRg2t4tFk #4OCF
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I taught for 10 years. Then I became a writer. They I *really taught writers. #g2great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1 We MUST find time to write DAILY! We can’t TEACH writers if we aren’t willing to BE writers. LIVE what we teach! #G2Great
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Amen! #G2great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1 We MUST find time to write DAILY! We can’t TEACH writers if we aren’t willing to BE writers. LIVE what we teach! #G2Great
  • drmcgaughy Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Hello! I'm Jonna from ATL and I teach K. I am a edufan of @JSerravallo! #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Right behind you on that, JoAnne! #g2great
    In reply to @joanneduncanjo, @DrMaryHoward, @stenhousepub, @btkissel
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1 I also struggle with writing myself. I feel the need to practice what I preach and I'm having a hard time being a writer myself. #G2Great
  • mariagu95bay Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1: The varied levels of writers Ts have in 1 class. #G2great
  • casey_macdo Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    #g2great
  • carlameyrink Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Yes, this is something I have to constantly watch - so easy to take over without meaning to #G2Great
    In reply to @anitrabutler
  • ReedTaraann1 Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1. Ss transfer of skills and making them automatic. #G2Great
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1 Finding time to confer with students about writing can be a challenge, esp in 40-50 min class periods. #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    It’s a lot like reading isn’t it Carrie. We only get better if we actually jump in head first! #G2great
  • TonySinanis Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Greatest struggle is remembering to shift the instructional focus from the writing to the writer. Teach kids, not content. #G2great
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Hi Amy! Will I see you at #CELI17? At celi 15 you introduced me to @voxer which has enriched my life! #g2great
    In reply to @brennanamy, @voxer
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Always such a range in any one classroom! What's at the root of the "reluctance" do you think? #G2great
    • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1 Trying to celebrate the excitement some Ss have while at the same time encourage more reluctant writers #G2Great
  • jennabcarlson Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    I agree with you, Maria! It's hard to balance the instruction btwn them! #G2great
    In reply to @mariagu95bay
  • bbelitcoach Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1: Deciding what to put in the mini lesson vs. small groups vs individual conference. Being effective and efficient #G2great
  • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1: aside from time, my biggest struggle is getting in all the conferencing I want to in the moment I need to. #g2great
  • jlevenherz Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1 Writers who have issues expressing their ideas in writing and orally- they have a focus but words are tangled-where to start? #G2great
  • tenilleshade Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Your authenticity and candor are appreciated! #G2great
    In reply to @MrsAshleyBFort
  • AssignmentHelpN Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    #delachat #G2Great #precalcchat #delachat 10 Facts you Must Know Before Choosing Fashion Designing as a Career https://t.co/OG8sswFB3s
  • massignmenthelp Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    #delachat #G2Great #precalcchat #jerdchat 10 Benefits of Meditation to Students https://t.co/ZVTqWzPGBA
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    That's my battle too, especially since I teach both reading and writing. #G2great
    In reply to @ShelfieTalk
  • jdsniadecki Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1(contd): Ss who insist they are done. Little revising. #G2great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Organization to help all Ss at different levels. #G2Great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1. Teaching Ss to revise with new eyes for their piece. Ss tend to focus on mechanics and not the written structure they’ve built. #G2great
  • casey_macdo Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    #G2Great convincing Ss to get it all down..all the great ideas. Then go back to 'get it good' and 'get it right'
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    YES!!!!!! #G2great
    In reply to @TonySinanis
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1 Sometimes the biggest struggle is to get Ss to see themselves as writers. If that happens, really writing begins. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    It definitely gives you an insider’s perspective Fran! #G2Great I think we need to remember those person struggles & share them too
    • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      A1: Writing enough so I stay ahead of Ss & Ts. So imp to me to be a writing model. Know the struggles intimately! #g2great
  • milesnawmiles Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Yes, @Lau7210 Rding and Wrting are so important and reciprocal processes #G2Great
    In reply to @Lau7210
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    It can be a challenge helping Ss u/stand that several starts are ok & they don't have to always complete a piece #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    What do you like to write yourself? #G2great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Have 2 strategies bad. Book study @ Croft's Classroom has helped me get going. Have partner in crime @ school. Shout out 2 Nicole! #G2Great
  • tracey_bleakley Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Tracey first grade fron Texas joining a little late tonight. #G2Great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1: resisting perfection. Accepting approximations. #G2great
  • carlameyrink Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1 Convincing my Ts to focus more on content, word choice, organization instead of conventions in rough drafts #g2great
  • susankotch Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Agree! This is NOT enough time to do "practice" or "gain stamina" in either. #G2great
    • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1 Time - teach at a middle school and have 48 min. for both reading and writing. Hard to build stamina in that time constraint. #G2great
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1: Getting Ss to generate & reflect on ideas that are meaningful to them! When the idea is important, there is lots to say! #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1 CHOICE! We can meet our instructional responsibility w/o sacrificing choice and opportunity. Every child every day! #G2Great
  • MargaretGSimon Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #g2great Just jumping in here. Margaret from South Louisiana.
  • rbharder Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I also struggle with giving feedback authentically and in a timely fashion. #G2Great
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Some children have not yet been able to view themselves as writers but believe others are We're getting there . . #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • spiraledu Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #g2great I struggle with teaching grammar parts of writing since I don't want to do rote drills. Love some tips!
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Absolutely , my kids love free write journaling as a way to build stamina & fluency. #G2great
    • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      A1: TIME is the biggest struggle! We expect Ss to become stronger readers by reading A LOT. Strong writers MUST write A LOT! #g2great
  • NancyHagerty2 Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    First graders are cranking out 1-3 pieces per week. #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    YES! Kids don't learn if we just do it for them. #G2great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A1 It’s a struggle to balance support & independence but balance we MUST by stepping back to offer space for student control. #G2Great
  • mariagu95bay Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    definitely a challenge!#G2great
    In reply to @ShelfieTalk
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1: Providing time for rehearsal in K-2 can be a struggle. #G2Great
  • TNStudentsWrite Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1: finding time for meaningful conferencing with all Ss #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1: Sometimes writers are reluctant at first and need the encouragement that comes from a positive, comforting conversation. #g2great
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    If they can't say it, they can't write it! right?!? #G2great
    • jlevenherz Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A1 Writers who have issues expressing their ideas in writing and orally- they have a focus but words are tangled-where to start? #G2great
  • cherjaret Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #g2great A1: finding time to confer on choice writing projects as well as genre study texts.
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Yes! We want to teach the writer so that the writers takes it with them every time they write! #G2great
    In reply to @TonySinanis
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    @JSerravallo 4 my reluctant writers, think it feels hard. Struggle with organizing ideas, vocabulary, confidence #G2great
    In reply to @CarrieGelson, @JSerravallo
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #g2great A1:Strategically planning for conferring & small grp work: it felt like triage vs purposefully planned out until I figured out how!
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1 Revision process is hard, pushing students to move forward, trying to concentrate on one goal #G2Great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I agree. We just went to block scheduling in the middle school and it really makes such a difference! #G2Great
    In reply to @ShelfieTalk
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1- Keeping all Ss motivated & engaged throughout the process.#G2Great
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1: On that same note, embedding writing into the content areas. Struggle in helping writers transfer. #G2great
    • TonySinanis Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      Greatest struggle is remembering to shift the instructional focus from the writing to the writer. Teach kids, not content. #G2great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #G2Great A1 teacher confidence in writing process, fear in giving students too much choice/freedom, uncertainty in adjusting 2 diverse need
  • 2ndGradeMama Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A2: #G2great when I remember to use the student self assessments pre/post from @TCRWP they help. Anecdotal notes and conversations
    In reply to @TCRWP
  • MBrianaJennings Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1: Applying learned skills in context! #G2Great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    YES! Ts must write alongside their Ss. I believe I read this message in @btkissel 's latest book #G2Great
    In reply to @BigTimeLiteracy, @btkissel
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    some kids don't see themselves as writers yet. We need to help them see that they can do it. #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • jacquesbot42 Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    You are so cute. #G2great
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I so agree! But wow, have I learned! About writing and about myself #G2Great
    • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      Me too! And I'm loving this daily challenge--but some days really are challenging. :)
      In reply to @CarrieGelson
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1 Knowin if what I'm teaching matches what a child needs. #G2Great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1: taking the time to write alongside of my students...so powerful when I do #G2great
  • MrsJesConway Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1: Finding the time for meaningful and engaging writing instruction DAILY! #G2Great
  • believentinker Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1 Ss really language delayed, where to start, how best to help!!#G2Great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    What a beautiful way to describe the writing process! #G2Great
    • casey_macdo Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      #G2Great convincing Ss to get it all down..all the great ideas. Then go back to 'get it good' and 'get it right'
  • RDNGdevelopment Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1. Keeping conf. on point & not trying to address everything at once. Also struggle to return graded rubrics & comments quickly #G2Great
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Always the confidence . . . #G2Great
    • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 8:41 PM EDT
      @JSerravallo 4 my reluctant writers, think it feels hard. Struggle with organizing ideas, vocabulary, confidence #G2great
      In reply to @CarrieGelson, @JSerravallo
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    That's not always a bad thing though...truly allows for us to be responsive rather than stick to our plan. #G2Great
    In reply to @KinneyCourts
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #G2Great A1 Agree with many about revision, it's a tough one!
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Wondering if tech can help... like recording their ideas orally in @Seesaw #G2great
    In reply to @bsepe7, @Seesaw
  • SoVeryCassie Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    so.hard.#G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    For all new to the passionate frenzy known as #G2great just soak in the inspiration & don’t worry how much you miss. Storify later.
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    .@JSerravallo Study Guide it a great FREE resource for inhouse PD: The Writing Strategies Book Study Guide https://t.co/SLyyCcQZIw #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Q2 #G2Great
  • carlameyrink Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A1 Helping Ss learn to self assess. We won't always be there to help them #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    .@JSerravallo Study Guide it a great FREE resource for inhouse PD: The Writing Strategies Book Study Guide https://t.co/D6GBeu6XbD #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    #G2Great Agreed! Students love to see our writing, our struggles and triumphs along side of them. Shoes that we ALL can grow as writers.
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      A1 We MUST find time to write DAILY! We can’t TEACH writers if we aren’t willing to BE writers. LIVE what we teach! #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A reluctant little guy I work with is 6. Outstanding reader ( way above grade level). Does not like writing. Avoids it #g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • parksidefirst Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A1: helping 1st graders manage the process of writing and finding time to confer with them #G2Great
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Great call! That is certainly worth the exploration, thanks! #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsSokolowski, @Seesaw
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Agree!!!! we have to feel confident about writing #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • BJacketsfan Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Trying to find ways to help my firsties stay focused on a piece over multiple writing sessions. #G2Great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Got that message too! #G2Great
    In reply to @btkissel, @TonySinanis
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    #g2great A1: Also, how to support writers when their wtg brought out really challenging topics in their lives: Windows into kiddos' minds.
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    That can definitely help many kids Kathleen - also drawing before writing or even talking w/peers. #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsSokolowski, @bsepe7, @Seesaw
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I'll miss seeing you! Good luck with college search! #G2Great
    In reply to @brennanamy, @voxer
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    What's the title of @btkissel book? #G2great
    In reply to @btkissel
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Grammar Matters by @LynneRDorfman uses mentor texts to teach grammar & conventions. #g2great
    In reply to @spiraledu, @hayhurst3, @LynneRDorfman
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2 Reflection is supported in many ways: partners, conferring, Ss mentor texts, checklists. About their intention for the piece #G2Great
  • believentinker Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Hi everyone ! My first chat! Special Ed. Deaf/hh teacher in SC #G2Great
  • carlameyrink Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Which so easily turns into writer's block. #G2Great
    In reply to @mindi_r, @BigTimeLiteracy
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2: Like using only one section from the #tcrwp checklists. "How am I doing? What evidence to I have?" S set goal & T set goal #g2great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Hi Lynn! Great to have you join us tonight at #G2Great
    In reply to @believentinker
  • arcticisleteach Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Aeriale, second grade teacher in the Native Alaskan village of Kalskag, AK #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    And it keeps us empathetic and responsive to what it means to struggle in the process of writing (all stages) #G2great
    • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
      #G2Great Agreed! Students love to see our writing, our struggles and triumphs along side of them. Shoes that we ALL can grow as writers.
      • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:37 PM EDT
        A1 We MUST find time to write DAILY! We can’t TEACH writers if we aren’t willing to BE writers. LIVE what we teach! #G2Great
  • JWrightTeaches Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A1: Another issue is finding time to offer meaningful feedback to individual students on final pieces (not just w/conferring) #G2Great
  • rader4thgrade Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2: It's a constant struggle but I showed them a presentation from an edcamp recently & it seems to be making a small difference #G2Great
  • jennabcarlson Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    @jlevenjerz Some of my Ss surprise me by writing ideas they don't first say. #G2great
    In reply to @emilyfranESL
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    I write a blog of my own pretty consistently, really provides insight into writing instruction #G2Great
    In reply to @teachjanderson
  • smurrayLB Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2: It's all about the 1:1 conversations. Ss must know what they're working towards. #g2great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #G2great @hayhurst3 Please shed some light on this! Am eager to improve in this area.
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    For me it's writing outside of the classroom. #SOL is a fantastic group of teachers #G2Great
    In reply to @teachjanderson, @BigTimeLiteracy, @btkissel
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2: After every workshop, I ask students to take 2-3 minutes to do a Quick Write Reflection in their daybooks. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2 We start by making conferring a priority. Teacher-supported goal setting plants seeds for Std ownership of this process. #G2Great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2: at the end of conferring, the student & I set goals together...based on our conference & his her self-reflection #G2great
  • MrsLKiefer Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I share this same struggle. #g2great
    • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A1: aside from time, my biggest struggle is getting in all the conferencing I want to in the moment I need to. #g2great
  • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2 goals r aligned 2 learning targets Ss know what is expected they self-assess & usually seek fb on the LTs they r trying to reach #G2great
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A1: Too many scaffolds cause struggle! Scaffolds are temporary; important for them to come down & resurrect when needed! #G2great
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Yes, it is challenging being in the moment with each writer. #G2Great
    In reply to @bsepe7
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Also hope to attend my state's Writing Project this summer #G2Great
    In reply to @teachjanderson, @BigTimeLiteracy, @btkissel
  • MrsJesConway Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A1: Keeping quiet...I talk (suggest) too much! I need to let the students do more and let them show their greatness. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    That comes with time and practice but the chances are that we’ll still lack confidence now and again (even as adults) #G2great
  • GregJWolcott Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2: First, take time 2 celebrate success & progress then talk next steps...talk stretch goals what would a little better look like?#G2great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Hi Aeriale Welcome to #G2Great
    In reply to @arcticisleteach
  • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A1: another struggle this year has been managing Ss writing instruction w/ pullout for IEP goals. Hard to keep momentum going. #g2great
  • BJacketsfan Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    My students reflect by reading piece into Seesaw and listening/reflecting. #G2Great
  • NancyHagerty2 Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2. S need to see themselves as authors first. #G2great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2: I also give students reflection questions to ponder by Looking Back, Looking Forward, Looking Outward, and/or Looking Forward. #g2great
  • carlameyrink Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Definitely. It's so easy to overwhelm Ss with too much feedback #g2great
    In reply to @ylonkarodriguez
  • julieoconnor5 Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A1, Revision is a huge challenge, and finding time to conference and offer feedback. #g2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    time, time, time. Sometimes fewer, longer workshops ea week gives us more time to do conferences/groups than many shorter workshops #g2great
    • parksidefirst Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
      A1: helping 1st graders manage the process of writing and finding time to confer with them #G2Great
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    It may be hard to motivate some Ss, it can be hard for them to start, we need to find the proper hook #G2Great
    In reply to @btkissel
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Trying that with a kid who struggles with handwriting. Apps to use?? #G2Great
  • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2 Seems the best way for Ss to realize goal setting is when we look at authors as mentors. They see they want to replicate = goals #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Fab resource from @JSerravallo and @HeinemannPub . Great reminder @hayhurst3 #g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo, @HeinemannPub, @hayhurst3
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2. Ss create data charts & monitor growth over time. Currently helping Ss track pre- & post quizzes on their data charts. #G2great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Takes bravery to do this, doesn't it, Fran? #G2Great
    In reply to @franmcveigh
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Yes, responsive is incredibly impt no doubt, also being strategic w/ my research so I'm targeted in my feedback is essential! #G2great
    In reply to @bsepe7
  • barberchicago Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: In 5th, Ss choose one section from the checklist and reflect on that. What moves move them along the progression? #G2Great
  • TonySinanis Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Our writers can establish goals based on the strategies, skills & craft they've seen! A goal can be something new they want to try! #G2great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: I've always thought Reflection was the missing/neglected R of Writing Workshop. #g2great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #G2Great A2 I think it begins with helping students see themselves as authors, it's part of an authors process and craft Ss model after
  • natasha_nurse Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Ss must feel comfortable in taking risks when writing....Ts must feel comfortable in taking risks/environment and mindset are key! #G2great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: Reflection: When we're writing a paper, I print out Draft 1, 2, and 3 as we go. Ss see the growth in their work across those. #G2Great
  • MargaretGSimon Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2 #g2great My students are better at setting goals for next steps than revising the piece at hand.
  • MBrianaJennings Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Yes! Model expectations and lead through example, both are powerful motivators! #G2great
    • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      A1: taking the time to write alongside of my students...so powerful when I do #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    YES. And too many things to attend to - organize it this way, add these details, edit for this checklist of 5 things...overwhelming #g2great
    • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      A1: Too many scaffolds cause struggle! Scaffolds are temporary; important for them to come down & resurrect when needed! #G2great
  • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Absolutely. Nothing like empathy for young writers when we're writing often and we "get" the struggles. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2. Currently doing informal goal setting, planning to do more formal goal setting with Ss using “I Can statements. #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Q2 #G2great
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: May seem obvious, but working with peers to reflect is always time well spent! #G2Great
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: We have a reflection journal & protocols for reflection we use throughout the day/year. Reflection really must be a habit. #G2Great
  • KeithEGarvert Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Keith from Colorado. Joining a bit late... #g2great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Yes - I have had blogging on my mind for a long time. Need to just #doit #G2Great
    In reply to @BigTimeLiteracy, @teachjanderson
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #G2great A2: I have my students use mentor text to reflect on their work. They compare their work and set new goals.
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 Peer collaboration is key. Feedback & support for setting goals requires alternate sources. Open new doors! #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 Conferring is the powerhouse for reflecting and setting goals. The use of mentor texts and focus lessons helps, too. #g2great
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 celebrate all the hidden nuggets and find an area or two to work on. Always start with the positive. #G2Great
  • drmcgaughy Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A1: Giving students room to struggle a bit and talking less. #G2Great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2: checklists with indicators that ask St. to identify their writing as "not yet" "almost" or "yes" thru out the writing process #G2Great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2: conferring. Helping kids notice what they are doing and layering in tips & strategies to keep growing. #G2great
  • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 Having Ss read their work aloud to listen for clunks, missing words, or tired words is helpful. Set goals around what they hear. #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    So important to share that it's often NOT easy no matter our age! @girlworld4 #G2Great
    In reply to @girlworld4
    • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      Takes bravery to do this, doesn't it, Fran? #G2Great
      In reply to @franmcveigh
  • JWrightTeaches Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2: Pose questions, and take more time digging into mentor texts. What do we notice? What's working? How could we try this? #G2Great
  • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I love this! TY for sharing. #G2Great
    In reply to @btkissel
  • DanaWillRead Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    3rd grade T from Iowa joining. Looking forward to getting ideas to be a better facilitator of writing! #G2great
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Q2: at the end of a unit kids write what they learned to do as a writer & what they'd do if they had more time. #G2Great
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #G2great @MrsSokolowski 3 or 4 of my Gr. 2 Ss find this really valuable. I have an iPod in Writers Makerspace that they use anytime needed.
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Yes! Modeling and helping Ss learn to write goals. So valuable! Love this, Kym! #G2great
    • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      A2: at the end of conferring, the student & I set goals together...based on our conference & his her self-reflection #G2great
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Started use 3 diff color pens to peer edit! Spell& content & punctuation When they can see the colors goals are made so easily #G2Great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2. I Can Statements make goal setting for Ss more concrete, lessening Ss focus on performance and increasing focus on learning. #G2great
  • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2: Refelction is part of the culture of the class. Support a growth mindset. Use learning progressions/rubrics. Celebrate growth. #G2Great
  • MrsLisaMc Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 writing is revising - confer w/Ss and encourage ongoing goal setting and reflection #g2great
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #G2great @MrsSokolowski 3 or 4 of my Gr. 2 Ss find this really valuable. I have an iPod in Writers Makerspace that they use anytime needed.
  • bbelitcoach Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2:I think it all starts with the conf. Finding the right question-What would you like to try next?Etc to encourage growth mindset #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    YES. Many wrote about a struggle with "reluctance" from last Q -- ownership is key to supporting engagement #G2great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      A2 We start by making conferring a priority. Teacher-supported goal setting plants seeds for Std ownership of this process. #G2Great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    YES! I think it's so important for writers to physically see their progress. Love this! #G2Great
    In reply to @BigTimeLiteracy
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I couldn’t agree more. It gives us a ZOOM lens to truly understand the writing so that the conference keeps the child at the center #G2great
    • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      A2 Conferring is the powerhouse for reflecting and setting goals. The use of mentor texts and focus lessons helps, too. #g2great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Really appreciate this additional focus for Ts to ponder; turns ownership of the learning over to Ss #g2great
    In reply to @btkissel
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Plus I share some of my blog posts with my students. They think that is pretty cool! #g2great
    • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      I write a blog of my own pretty consistently, really provides insight into writing instruction #G2Great
      In reply to @teachjanderson
  • rader4thgrade Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A2: #G2Great
  • BJacketsfan Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    love that...hidden nuggets #G2great
    In reply to @johnnydowney
  • arcticisleteach Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A1: Students lack the oral language development needed to become great writers. Have to immerse them well in advance of each unit. #G2Great
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Agreed! They love to hear peers' feedback! #G2great
    In reply to @bsepe7
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    The Writing Projects are AMAZING! #G2Great
    In reply to @girlworld4, @teachjanderson, @btkissel
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Yes, because we know that in order to improve writing there has to be something on the page to work with. #g2great
    • casey_macdo Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      #G2Great convincing Ss to get it all down..all the great ideas. Then go back to 'get it good' and 'get it right'
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A2: Love to have Ss look for patterns. How many times have I done this? Break the "1 and done" old way of thinking! #G2Great
  • cherjaret Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    #g2great A2: kids fill out genre checklist as write; we read assmnt together, score based on microp, and set goals.
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A2: Share w/ Ss that writing is about trying different things (revision) by setting goals & using different techniques #G2Great
  • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    We have started realizing this too and are tweaking out schedules!!! Your books are our bibles right now #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • tracey_bleakley Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A1 balancing conferring and small group instruction- wish I had a better system for meeting with small groups #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    We can never lose our empathetic spirit in the company of kids. It removes us from what could potentially connect us! #G2great
    • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 8:46 PM EDT
      Absolutely. Nothing like empathy for young writers when we're writing often and we "get" the struggles. #G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A2 notice when kids are working towards goals. Celebrate! #G2great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    especially if they have been well trained on how to be excellent writing partners. #g2great
    In reply to @bsepe7
  • TonySinanis Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Goals for our student authors are born when we stop overemphasizing product& instead start relishing process-It's not about mastery #G2great
  • Litlovegal1 Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Love this! Where's it from? :) #G2Great
  • KeithEGarvert Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A2 I find it works best when we look at their work together and take on the role of "detective." What can think about together? #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2 Modeling. Make kids privy to OUR goal setting – SHOW don’t TELL & then step back & give kids room to give it a go. #G2Great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I knew one of my #g2great cousins would see my Tweet and keep up the blogging encouragement! You're the best, Margaret :)
    In reply to @MargaretGSimon
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2: Cultivating an intellectual community that values reflection- not negotiable. Goal setting is easier when it's an expectation! #G2great
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Best thing I ever did for my own writing and teaching practice! #g2great
    In reply to @girlworld4, @BigTimeLiteracy, @teachjanderson
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    It totally shows you doing the work they are doing, so powerful! #G2great
    In reply to @Teachr4
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I Can Statements for Grade 2 https://t.co/00pGrdA53R & Grade 3 https://t.co/es6hozdvsk #G2great
  • PrincipalNyberg Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    a2. This is actually one of my Ts professional growth plan goals. So critical, yet under taught. #G2Great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Reflection time is so important in order to set goals but so challenging in the busy classroom day. Am always striving for zen. #g2great
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I so agree! When I taught Gr 2 last year a lot of our literacy had oral language focus! #G2Great
    • arcticisleteach Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      A1: Students lack the oral language development needed to become great writers. Have to immerse them well in advance of each unit. #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    SO important for Ss to have a vision of what's possible & then for Ts to support Ss with articulating what they're striving to do. #G2great
    • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      A2: checklists with indicators that ask St. to identify their writing as "not yet" "almost" or "yes" thru out the writing process #G2Great
  • JerryMaraia Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2: The most powerful writing goals are created from reflecting on the authors and stories we love and return to over and over. #G2Great
  • maryannesacco Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2: students have writing goals in their folders that are discussed and reflected upon #G2great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Yes! So important to start with a strength and celebration. #g2great
    In reply to @johnnydowney
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    So well said Tony! Products blind us to the child in front of us (and welcome friend) #G2great
    • TonySinanis Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      Goals for our student authors are born when we stop overemphasizing product& instead start relishing process-It's not about mastery #G2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2. I can statements for Grade 4 https://t.co/STRGe9zRuc Grade 5 https://t.co/6L4mZFO5H7 #G2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I meant 2 strategies books, not bad. #g2great
    • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      Have 2 strategies bad. Book study @ Croft's Classroom has helped me get going. Have partner in crime @ school. Shout out 2 Nicole! #G2Great
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A2 Using mentor texts can help Ss set goals: what do I see this writer doing that I want to try in my own writing? #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A2: I say to Ss, "These are some goals writers sometimes have..." then define them. "You'll choose this one if...." #g2great
  • barberchicago Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A2: When Ss share their work w/ others, they see it in a different way. Some edit & reflect as they are celebrating. #G2Great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Yep, their blogs are all linked up with mine :-) #G2Great
    In reply to @teachjanderson
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Oooh I love this too. Did you write thisMalinda? #G2Great
  • JessicaAncona3 Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A2:"What do you notice that this writer did well? "What do you want to try as a writer?" A start to goal setting! #G2Great
  • ABond013 Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Raise your hand if you think @JSerravallo needs to moderate more Twitter chats 🙋🏼#g2great #writingstrategies #readingstrategies
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    So true! Getting Ss to think early in the year as to what type of feedback they are seeking from their partners & how to respond #G2Great
    • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      especially if they have been well trained on how to be excellent writing partners. #g2great
      In reply to @bsepe7
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    S/times I think my Ss felt they were writing for me and my expectations, spending too much effort trying to please me #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Reading it back over aloud is such a great strategy. I do this too! (with my writing) #G2great
    • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      A2 Having Ss read their work aloud to listen for clunks, missing words, or tired words is helpful. Set goals around what they hear. #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I agree. Hearing it is a really powerful part of revision. I always revise when I read my own work out loud. #g2great
    In reply to @flynn_catherine
  • milesnawmiles Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    #g2great Self reflection is something I need to do more of, modeling it would def help my Ss
    • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      Q2: at the end of a unit kids write what they learned to do as a writer & what they'd do if they had more time. #G2Great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    YES!!! Beautifully said! #G2great
    • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      A2: Cultivating an intellectual community that values reflection- not negotiable. Goal setting is easier when it's an expectation! #G2great
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A2: Ts must make their invisible thinking visible by thinking about their own Writing Process out loud! #G2great
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    a2: we were great about reading goals but just started with writing goals #G2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Q3 #G2Great
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Awesome resource!!! #G2great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Love that idea. They may be able to start the next unit with a goal in mind. #g2great
    In reply to @brenkrupp
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A2: digging deeply into mentor texts...inviting students to take note of what other writers are doing to impact their readers #G2great
  • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Thanks for a great prompt for supporting Ss with goal setting. So simple, yet empowering. #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • JWrightTeaches Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Reflection as part of class culture is critical for growth, relationships, and self-awareness . . . really important point. #G2Great
    • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      A2: Refelction is part of the culture of the class. Support a growth mindset. Use learning progressions/rubrics. Celebrate growth. #G2Great
  • drmcgaughy Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A2: After conferencing we discuss next steps and come up with a goal together...turning strategies into habits. #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    So important to support kids with visuals once goals are set. Otherwise all the work in conferring can just float away #g2great
    • maryannesacco Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      A2: students have writing goals in their folders that are discussed and reflected upon #G2great
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Do you make checklists as you go? different checklist for different genres? can you tell more? #G2great
    In reply to @KymHarjes
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    #G2great Find that collaboration really helps, especially after seeing peer work as mentor texts. ❤️ @LisaEickholdt work in this area.
  • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A2: I used past Ss writing as examples.We discussed as group to think about goals.Then Ss applied to own writing. Lots of modeling. #g2great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    I really like the idea of different color pens! #g2great
    In reply to @MrssmithOP220
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Your writing begs to be read aloud Carrie! Always so pleasing to the ear. #g2great
    In reply to @CarrieGelson
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3 Any just right strategy for THAT writer at THAT moment is my favorite. The best strategies rise from teachable moments! #G2Great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    @parksidefirst Key word: PROCESS. When I moved away from product and focused on the process of writing e/thing changed #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo, @parksidefirst
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    publishing their work helps them realize they are writers #G2Great
    In reply to @JCareyReads, @JSerravallo
  • jlevenherz Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A2 teaching writers the specific language - qualities and skills- right from start, so the can reflect honestly & accurately #G2great
  • natasha_nurse Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Ss must be taught that "struggle" if embraced and understood will lead to eventual success..SMALL and LARGE. #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Let your empathy for reading tap you on the shoulder. Levine said “writing is the hardest orchestra we ask the human brain to play. #G2great
    • rbharder Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      I have more empathy for students who have trouble finding a book to read. Need to work on this w Ss in writing.
      In reply to @vrkimmel, @DrMaryHoward
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3: Calkins' "Writing in the Air" really helps kids take a brainstorm and turn it into a paragraph of text! #G2Great
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    #G2Great Authentic reasons for writing!
  • tenilleshade Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Q3 - Can't wait to see others' responses. This is a challenge for me! Writing engagement seems so much tougher to achieve! #g2great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    #G2Great @hayhurst3 When I share authentic stories of my childhood and model writing it, they get enthusiastic to write!
  • smurrayLB Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3: 1) Choice 2) Choice 3) Choice; and an excited, engaged teacher! #g2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Lately, in each conference, I've been asking, "Who are you writing this for?" or "Who do you hope to read it?"...#G2great
    • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
      S/times I think my Ss felt they were writing for me and my expectations, spending too much effort trying to please me #G2Great
      In reply to @JSerravallo
  • LisaCorbett0261 Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3: Author's Chair! Doesn't motivate everyone, but does help many. #G2Great
  • MargaretGSimon Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I agree. I need to value process more. #G2Great
    In reply to @girlworld4, @JSerravallo, @parksidefirst
  • tracey_bleakley Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I use the checklists from Lucy Calkins UoS to help with reflecting and goal setting. #G2Great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3: My kiddos are also blogging with #sol17. I have 6 who are on track to finish the whole month! #G2Great
  • spiraledu Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    love incorporating the reading & writing together. After we read a book, we are often inspired to write tributes #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3 Change ups! Change paper choice, colorful pens, different fun ways to publish: https://t.co/GgQD1XnbPd: #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Yes that really connects them as learners on the same stage! #G2great
  • joshfunkbooks Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    I second that! #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsSokolowski, @CarrieGelson
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A2: we use success criteria to help our writers check-off their work in process. Helps focus their goals. #G2Great
  • barberchicago Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Literally waiting for others to respond, too. ;) #G2Great
    In reply to @tenilleshade
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3 choice, be it something as easy as location in room to writing utensil to more involved topic choices/ free writing #G2Great
  • PrincipalNyberg Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    a3. Math guy here, so I'm still learning, but I'm really interested in the work of the 90-90-90 schools. #G2Great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3.Using mentor texts and studying the author’s word choice Noticing what the author does to the text to get his/her readers hooked #G2great
  • jennabcarlson Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3: Teach Ss they can have a voice, writing can be fun! #G2great
  • rader4thgrade Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3: Making it relevant/real for students. Showing them that I struggle too as a writer #G2Great
  • mariagu95bay Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A2: After Ss read their peer's writing, have them identify one improvement for their writing. #G2great
  • tenilleshade Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Love writing in the air! Does help build a sense of agency. #G2great
    In reply to @BigTimeLiteracy
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3: Use writing partners. Tell your Partner your goal after ML. At MWI tell your partner how it's going? What's your next step? #g2great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    It totally motivates many. It's so important for kids to sit in that chair and be heard! #G2Great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A4: I love reading My Map Book by Sara Fanelli and then asking Ss to draw their own maps. Stories emerge. #g2great https://t.co/7XdzFXKqrR
  • jennabcarlson Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3: We gave our characters in the writing prompt today names, def engaged the Ss #G2great
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Yes to this! When we write ourselves, we can be more responsive and empathetic, articulate our process. #g2great
    In reply to @Lau7210
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A2 Ss often use our coconstructed writing criteria that was created 1st week & is posted in room to help set goals. #G2Great
  • MargaretGSimon Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    #g2great A3 Blogging empowers my writers to be more independent.
  • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3: Build a culture around storytelling. All stories matter, no matter how small. Allow for choice and voice! #g2great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    yes! This transfers the ownership back to who should have it: the writer & further develops their identity as a writer #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A2: have kept "who's doing the work?" As my mantra this year, too. #g2great
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3: have students help each other complete writing assignments #G2great https://t.co/lUrEUsAKhQ
    • emilyfranESL Feb 4 @ 1:36 PM EST
      with the right activity Smart boards can be ver useful! I always let my students use it! 😊
      In reply to @alicekeeler, @mrshoadley, @karla_furr
  • barberchicago Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3: Kids LOVE the pens! We call the red ones our surgical tools during editing. They are the surgeons. #G2Great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A2 Great question. Don't think I do this well enough. I try to talk to kids about their weekly goals when I'm conferring. #G2Great
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Did you make those yourself or pre-made? #g2great
    In reply to @teachjanderson
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    checklists r imbedded within our writing curriculum...drawn from Writing Pathways & offer a variety of lenses based on genre #G2great
    • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      Do you make checklists as you go? different checklist for different genres? can you tell more? #G2great
      In reply to @KymHarjes
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3 My Ss most excited to write about topics that matter to them, across genres. #G2Great
    In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @hayhurst3
  • Mwallauerteach Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3:bulk up on the reading/ writing connections-what makes reading irresistible?use that in your writing.let their books do the work #g2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3. Using sentence frames and essay starters for reluctant writers is another one of my favorite strategies #G2great
  • maryannesacco Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3: providing time for peer conferring- compliment and suggestion from a peer can at times be more effective than from me! #G2Great
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Agree, and when they know their audience, engagement cranks up. #g2great
    • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      publishing their work helps them realize they are writers #G2Great
      In reply to @JCareyReads, @JSerravallo
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Is that a writing journal Brian? I’m not familiar with it but I love the concept! #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3Who else is obsessed with pens? Seriously - people write more when they like the feel of their writing instrument! Choice matters.#g2great
  • BJacketsfan Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    My kids love to find "lucky listeners" to read their writing to (librarian, admin assistant, other teachers) - authentic audience #G2Great
  • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Q3 I'd say change of scenery, free reign of classroom, going outdoors, new opportunities for inspiration usually keeps Ss engaged #G2great
  • JWrightTeaches Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I love the idea of the romance: short, engaging pieces in diff. genres, w/o worrying about conventions at 1st. Safe to take risks. #G2great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3 having kids set their own goals for volume of writing 3 lines/ 1 page? Celebrating when they get there, then setting new goal #G2great
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3: We all have "side-writing-projects." Encouraging Ss to have "side-projects" These Ss wanted to explore Star Wars in 1st. #G2Great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I'm learning more and more that *everyone wants to be heard. When we jump to correct conventions first, it undermines everything #G2Great
  • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I found that book years ago and it's my favorite when starting out the year with young writers. Ss respond so well #G2Great
    In reply to @btkissel
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3 Student-created visible references of own goals are powerful. Sts take ownership when THEY create these tools (not Ts). #G2Great
  • barberchicago Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    LOVE this. #G2Great
    • Mwallauerteach Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      A3:bulk up on the reading/ writing connections-what makes reading irresistible?use that in your writing.let their books do the work #g2great
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3: lots of notebook strategies to get them thinking and writing. Amy Buckner's text help #g2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3. Experimenting now with using digital dictation tools built into tablets with Ss that are reluctant writers.#G2great
  • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3 Let Ss know they can write about anything that's important to them. @FletcherRalph's "Squished Squirrel Poem" is a great model. #G2great
    In reply to @FletcherRalph
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    #g2great very good point! 😊
    In reply to @MrsSokolowski, @hayhurst3
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    #G2Great A2 authentic audience
  • joshfunkbooks Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Yay for #mentortexts - esp during #reforemo with @carriebrowntx & @kirsticall #G2great
    In reply to @carriebrowntx, @kirsticall
    • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
      A2 Using mentor texts can help Ss set goals: what do I see this writer doing that I want to try in my own writing? #G2great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    @JSerravallo And we can do this through teaching Ss to have collaborative conversations around their writing #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsLisaMc, @JSerravallo
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Share that struggle with them and you’d be surprised what doors it will open! #G2great
    • rbharder Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      agree! And this is why I do way more reading than writing!
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • jlevenherz Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3 fun supplies! Nothing like bright flair tips, neon index cards, lots and lots of tape #G2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3. Using thought experiments with children. The phrase “and then one day” opens up a plethora of possibilities. #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3 built in audience. Isn't it so motivating to know someone will, for sure, be reading your writing? Not just T? #G2great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3 oral rehearsal is a great way to help kids see that they have something worth writing about. #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    beautiful. #G2great
    • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      A3: Build a culture around storytelling. All stories matter, no matter how small. Allow for choice and voice! #g2great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3 Biggest one is to not stay in one unit of study too long. Don't small moment your kids to death. #g2great
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: The T must show passion, enthusiasm & excitement for W... it's contagious! Light the match and throw it, the fire will spread! #G2great
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3 Choice, time, conversations, feedback, mentor texts. #G2great
  • lsmith0917 Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Agreed-Visuals are so important in keeping goals visible for students! They have to know what they are working toward. #G2Great
    • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      So important to support kids with visuals once goals are set. Otherwise all the work in conferring can just float away #g2great
      • maryannesacco Mar 23 @ 8:49 PM EDT
        A2: students have writing goals in their folders that are discussed and reflected upon #G2great
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A2- Model what reflecting and goal setting looks like for Ss . Tell Ss WHY we do this. During conferring is when the magic happens. #G2Great
  • carlameyrink Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A2 We've started using peer feedback protocols (3 or 4 Ss give fb) Ss learn from each other & set goals. Fosters independence #G2Great
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A2 using learning targets and helping Ss to self asses the target to find out if they have met their goal #G2Great
  • spiraledu Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    #g2great yes, for a student being able to tell your own story is so powerful.Their everyday experience is unique.
    In reply to @brookebenavides
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    a3: will begin our unit with heart maps @GeorgiaHeard1 #g2great
    In reply to @GeorgiaHeard1
  • JessicaAncona3 Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Engagement begins with writing about topics that Ss love. Prompts & graphic organizers can stifle writers. #G2Great
  • mariagu95bay Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: My 2nd Ss enjoy using Google slides to publish writing. #G2great
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Yes1 use social media! #G2great
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Q3: Identify the audience & publish by "giving" the piece to the audience. Make the writing authentic & purposeful. #G2Great
  • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I couldn't agree more. Kids need that choice, too. I have my favorite "go to" pen when I write. Why can't they? #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3 Providing choice. Writing sometimes for just a few minutes. Less intimidating & then often ask "Can we just keep writing?" #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I love that thought Brian. What a wonderful collaboration! #G2great
    • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      A3: We all have "side-writing-projects." Encouraging Ss to have "side-projects" These Ss wanted to explore Star Wars in 1st. #G2Great
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: Let Ss write about what matters to them. Teach them to discover what matters to them. Give them purpose for writing. #g2great
  • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: have a bank of personal anecdotes I use for small moments. Sillier the story is about me,the more product I see from the kids! #g2great
  • NancyHagerty2 Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Finishing that first piece is critical to continued engagement. #G2great
  • ABond013 Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    last school year, but this is how I display writing goals. I use post it flags w/ Ss name to move as they make progress. #G2great
  • cherjaret Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    #g2great A3: a book of diff kinds of texts and all Ss who tried them and are now experts. And great mentor texts.
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3: mentor texts, nature walks, flexible seating, notepads to keep in their pockets, sharing the contents of my own writing folder #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3 Dialogue through conferring & peer collaboration will always be at the top of my list. TALK is the great goal setting equalizer. #G2Great
  • ckoos1 Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    5 more min until #isedchat! #G2great #lrnchat #GlobalEdChat #urbanEdchat
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Crucial to support choice of topic....and to offer strategies for HOW to choose topics if kids are stuck. #G2great
    • JessicaAncona3 Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
      Engagement begins with writing about topics that Ss love. Prompts & graphic organizers can stifle writers. #G2Great
  • MrsLisaMc Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3 make writing relevant but show Ss it's fun too - play with format, ideas, words - show Ss joy of writing by being writing models #g2great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3 I read lots of books aloud for fun and pleasure. We revisit our favorites with a lens on author craft. See what we want to try. #g2great
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    it’s a challenge for me too, would love to hear some ideas #G2Great
    In reply to @barberchicago, @tenilleshade
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3: Ss are excited when I try the strategies and share my writing #G2great
  • drmcgaughy Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3: We often upload our writing to our @Seesaw journals...Ss love writing for an authentic audience. #G2Great
    In reply to @Seesaw
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Thanks, this is actually great work from @AliciaMatesic and her Ss working on what matters to them! #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @AliciaMatesic
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3: Kittle's Quick Writing is fast and low-stress, easy way to get a lot of ideas down and censor the critic #G2Great
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    @MargaretGSimon I love reading Margaret's Ss blog posts in #sol17 ... amazing work! Inspiring across the miles. #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo, @MargaretGSimon
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    We start writing with a 3min quick write. Graph our lines and reflect on our quick writes each week. #G2Great
  • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Don't you love when they want more time for writing? #G2great
    • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
      A3 Providing choice. Writing sometimes for just a few minutes. Less intimidating & then often ask "Can we just keep writing?" #G2Great
  • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    This is definitely what motivates me!!! #G2great
    In reply to @jlevenherz
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Powerful, meaty topics with real world application and purpose. Not just "school writing." Rad. #g2great
    • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
      A3: Let Ss write about what matters to them. Teach them to discover what matters to them. Give them purpose for writing. #g2great
  • gigiwheat Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3: Mixing up what we write, not always essays. Rally writing, pic prompts, cube stories, silly starters. #G2Great
  • Gavin_Sonntag Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Q3: I like making writing personal & relevant for students. This is an example of a 100% poem that is used to increase engagement #G2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • openupresources Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    9 @DigitalPromise superintendents see promise in new #OER core programs. Learn why: https://t.co/FiLnYcKtcV #G2great #vted #SwDMathChat
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    This is going to be one heck of a storify tonight. Watch for it after the chat friends #G2great
  • HeinemannPD Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    😀#G2great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
      A3 Dialogue through conferring & peer collaboration will always be at the top of my list. TALK is the great goal setting equalizer. #G2Great
  • MargaretGSimon Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I have a selection of colored pens. What color do you feel like today? Engaging! #G2Great
    In reply to @vrkimmel, @JSerravallo
  • ReedTaraann1 Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A2. Using their writing partner for feedback and reflection helps tremendously with goal setting and accountability! #g2great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Yes. I have Ss talk before writing as a rehearsal before they sit down to write. And, I suggest they draw before writing. All good. #G2great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:43 PM EDT
      That can definitely help many kids Kathleen - also drawing before writing or even talking w/peers. #G2Great
      In reply to @MrsSokolowski, @bsepe7, @Seesaw
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A3: time to write, gain and give feedback & share! #G2Great
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #G2great A3: Focusing on the WHY. Giving writers a larger purpose grounds them in a larger context & privileges their voice.They are central
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I think drawing can be such a powerful gateway to writing. #G2Great.
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Ok, these pens. Absolutely my very favorite ever! They make me WANT to keep writing. #g2great https://t.co/zxtwFnbB3s
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • PrincipalNyberg Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    One example. https://t.co/EJMsk5YeYV #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    You really can't beat @KidblogDotOrg for building engagement. Involve Ps as weekly commentors. #G2Great
    In reply to @KidblogDotOrg
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Yep, I want to see this dictionary! That's a cool idea! #G2Great
    In reply to @btkissel
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Oh wow. Very intriguing! #G2Great
    • Gavin_Sonntag Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
      Q3: I like making writing personal & relevant for students. This is an example of a 100% poem that is used to increase engagement #G2great
  • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Yes! This is when they lose steam & writing ends up being mediocre bc of lack of love for the piece #G2great
    In reply to @lorilovesbooks
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A3 Sometimes we write in close proximity as response to something Builds feeling of We all have something to say that matters #G2Great
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Giving my students topics to debate keeps them engaged. Ex. Would You Rather topics are requested daily! #G2great
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    when do they work on these? I struggle with balance. #g2great
    In reply to @bsepe7
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Q4 #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    1) Amen 2) Amen 3) Amen. and yes! #g2great
    In reply to @smurrayLB
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Love this idea for a poem. Check it out @_MrNorwich @MsCaprarola #G2Great
    In reply to @_MrNorwich, @MsCaprarola
    • Gavin_Sonntag Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
      Q3: I like making writing personal & relevant for students. This is an example of a 100% poem that is used to increase engagement #G2great
  • ReedTaraann1 Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3. Rehearsal with writing partner, fun supplies. #g2great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Love that! #g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3 A little cheerleading never hurt. I text my friends who are mid-project "how's it going? Can't wait to see what you're up to..." #g2great
  • JWrightTeaches Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3: w/STEM, interested in "build it" (in addition to "tell it" rehearsals) b4 writing. Settings, characters, abstract conflict #G2Great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3: lots of CHOICE...when I offer choice, I hear their voice! #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3: Always critical to ask Ss "What have you tried?" @JSerravallo #g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
    • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:57 PM EDT
      Crucial to support choice of topic....and to offer strategies for HOW to choose topics if kids are stuck. #G2great
      • JessicaAncona3 Mar 23 @ 8:56 PM EDT
        Engagement begins with writing about topics that Ss love. Prompts & graphic organizers can stifle writers. #G2Great
  • JerryMaraia Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3: Writing for real audiences and to make a difference in the world raises engagement. #G2Great
  • julieoconnor5 Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Choice is very motivating, and many of my kids love to share and recieve positive feedback from their peers. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    I love the choice. I change my colors in mid stream sometimes Margaret #G2great
    • MargaretGSimon Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
      I have a selection of colored pens. What color do you feel like today? Engaging! #G2Great
      In reply to @vrkimmel, @JSerravallo
  • barberchicago Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Brilliant! #g2great
    In reply to @Gavin_Sonntag
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Susie joining from NYC...sitting between two daughters doing homework. #G2great
  • drmcgaughy Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3: This week my kinders added peer comments to their classmates' writing in the @Seesaw app. #G2Great
    In reply to @Seesaw
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3 Choice. Choice of where to work, choice of topic, choice of genre, free access to writing supplies. Publish, write outside #G2Great
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Yes! When students have time to talk before writing, they uncover new topics and details #g2great
    In reply to @JCareyReads
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4 Fav strategies for adding details: create word clouds, diagrams/drawings for pre-write, flip it to envisionment. (sensory) #G2Great
  • NancyHagerty2 Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    and paper choice! Pens and paper choice. #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4 TIME! Time to ponder, revisit, share, adjust, celebrate. Time is a writer’s gift so we make room in our schedule EVERY DAY. #G2Great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    #G2Great Be a storyteller and "story seller" yourself, passion and excitement are contagious!
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4 draw a picture of what you wrote then tell me about the details in the drawing #G2great
  • MBrianaJennings Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A2: Ss reflect and self-assess during "teacher conference." How do you know you've mastered the learning target? #g2great
  • tracey_bleakley Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A3 Helping my first graders find their writing identies, reading mentor texts for craft moves they can try, choice #G2Great
  • LitCoachLady Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    YES! YES! YES! #G2Great
    • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      A2 Having Ss read their work aloud to listen for clunks, missing words, or tired words is helpful. Set goals around what they hear. #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    I like the idea of building a culture of storytellers. #g2great
    In reply to @brookebenavides
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4: Sharing at the Author's Chair and encouraging the author to ask for specific feedback from the audience. #g2great
  • SarahCal2012 Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    I also love loop writing to help Ss get "unstuck". It's nice to do in isolation or w/peers to help get ideas going! #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • rader4thgrade Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4: I need help with this #G2Great
  • Gavin_Sonntag Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Q2: Assess! Assessment should not only be driven by the teacher, but by students. It's powerful if students assess their own work! #G2great
  • spiraledu Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    I do an illustrator challenge where a S writes & another draws based on their descriptions #G2Great great for setting/characters
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4: Teach kiddos to zoom! #G2Great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A3 I used @JSerravallo mantra strategy with a small group. They're now coaching themselves to stay focused! #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4 Details? All about mentors here - texts, student writing "Listen for the words that tell you more" #G2Great
  • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Agreed, but how do you manage the ones who ONLY want to draw? Such a struggle #G2great
    In reply to @btkissel
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Yes!! We just finished opinion writing: "would you rather eat a pizza with bugs you could see or muffins wth bugs you couldn't see" #G2great
    • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 8:58 PM EDT
      Giving my students topics to debate keeps them engaged. Ex. Would You Rather topics are requested daily! #G2great
  • barberchicago Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4: Modeling w/ mentor texts are my favorite. Both fiction and NF texts are so powerful and accessible. We love revisiting texts! #g2great
  • rbharder Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4: we keep track of phrases and words in books we read so that we can steal or copy them later. #G2Great
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Giving my students topics to debate keeps them engaged. Ex. Would You Rather topics are requested daily! #G2great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Lucky listeners?!? Fantastic! #g2great
    In reply to @BJacketsfan
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Who doesn't want choice when they are writing? #G2Great @JSerravallo
    In reply to @JSerravallo
    • julieoconnor5 Mar 23 @ 8:59 PM EDT
      Choice is very motivating, and many of my kids love to share and recieve positive feedback from their peers. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Beautiful message Brooke! #G2Great
    • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      A3: Build a culture around storytelling. All stories matter, no matter how small. Allow for choice and voice! #g2great
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    I know @AliciaMatesic had these Ss working during an indoor recess & during lunch. Truly challenging to find time! #G2great
    In reply to @jeniferpastore, @AliciaMatesic
  • MargaretGSimon Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4 #G2Great I resisted word count for a long time, but using kidblog (@KidblogDotOrg) Ss see their count. Adding words = adding details.
    In reply to @KidblogDotOrg
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Love this important reminder that choice in writing workshop includes tools and materials! #G2great
    In reply to @vrkimmel, @JSerravallo
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    I promise you I really do this myself when I'm writing! Glad it's working for your students, too :) #G2great
    • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
      A3 I used @JSerravallo mantra strategy with a small group. They're now coaching themselves to stay focused! #G2great
      In reply to @JSerravallo
  • ReedTaraann1 Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4. Having S read their writing and a partner try to draw the scene just from the details helps them see strong or weak. #g2great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4: I tell authors they are the authority at the Author's Chair and, as the authority, they direct the feedback from the audience. #g2great
  • JessicaAncona3 Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4: What ?'s would readers ask? Great strategy for elaboration! #G2Great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Middle school kiddos still love having stories read to them. I'll take any excuse to read them a mentor text! #G2Great
    In reply to @barberchicago
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4: To improve detail. "Act it out! And liberal use of "Freeze frame" while acting. "Expression" "Action" So important for TALK! #g2great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4: encouring St to visualize as I read from text...then inviting them to choose words that paint a picture in their readers minds #G2Great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    #G2Great Yes. 😊
    In reply to @2ndGradeMama, @hayhurst3
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4:mentor texts.Found a great one accidentally and they LOVE how much we are noticing about craft #g2great
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    #G2great A4: Defining what 'detail' means. Being incredibly explicit w/ modeling visible process during MLs & studying amazing mentor texts.
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4 Using the senses. Adding dialogue. Stretching out imp parts by using 5 w's if nothing else works. #G2Great
  • 2ndGradeMama Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4: #G2Great thinking about our five senses and brainstorming and graphic organizers. Providing sample sentence starters.
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    This is teaching kids to write with consideration for their audience, and also supporting collaboration. Love! #G2great
    • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
      A4: Sharing at the Author's Chair and encouraging the author to ask for specific feedback from the audience. #g2great
  • LitCoachLady Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Love this! #G2Great
    • rbharder Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
      A4: we keep track of phrases and words in books we read so that we can steal or copy them later. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4 I love using student writing as an exploratory mentor resource. Find & celebrate the glimmers of brilliance. #G2Great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4: Explode a moment strategy - helps kiddos slow time and really elaborate #G2Great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Yes! We ALL want choice! Without it, we shut down. #G2Great
  • MargaretGSimon Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4 #G2Great Teaching imagery through poetry leads to imagery in prose.
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4. @JSerravallo 6.5 is awesome! #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • LisaEickholdt Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4: Teach Ss to weave between action, talking, thinking & description to add details to a narrative. #G2great
  • jdsniadecki Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A3: word play games, peer round tables, sharing are all engaging. #g2great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Thank you so much for a great chat! Sorry I can't stay till the end. ❤ #G2Great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4 work inspired by @JSerravallo NF strategies for info writing! #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4 Is it wrong to give another book a plug w/ an author chat? Big Book of Details @RozLinder is great resource. #G2Great
    In reply to @RozLinder
  • SarahCal2012 Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    This visual is amazing! I <3 this! #G2great
    In reply to @Gavin_Sonntag
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4: Visualizing-use the senses to amplify the language in W. Work toward inviting the rdr into the story as if they are part of it #G2great
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A3-S Choice of topic & genre. Choice of materials, paper, books, computer. Choice of audience. Choice=Engagement . #G2Great
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Beautifully said Mary #G2Great
  • DanaWillRead Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Drawing/sketching has helped my Ss to organize their thinking. We used storyboards for F writing earlier this year. #G2great
    In reply to @ElisaW5
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    I actually have grad students who are able to edit much more accurately when they read their work aloud. #G2great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Reading your work out loud is so powerful. I teach my Ss to do this, too. #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Use the drawing as a powerful stepping stone to TALK… and then writing Shiselle! #G2Great
    • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
      Agreed, but how do you manage the ones who ONLY want to draw? Such a struggle #G2great
      In reply to @btkissel
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Tell us more about this! #G2Great
    In reply to @SarahCal2012, @JSerravallo
  • cherjaret Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    #g2great A4: read like writer to notice craft and try out; fun mentor texts like Elise Gravel's disgusting creatures
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Super-size your sentences is a strategy that gets my students to add details! #G2great
  • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4 When conferring, I ask, "You know what you mean, but does your reader? Can you give them more info so they see inside your head? #g2great
  • jlevenherz Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4 Eavesdropping and spying - Writers observe and notice #G2Great
  • LisaEickholdt Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4: Teach young writers to use twin sentences to add details in information and opinion. #G2great
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4 asking the writer to "tell me more" #G2Great
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4: Ask Ss to analyze mentor texts in a study on how writers use details. Allow Ss to discover the purposes #g2great https://t.co/qMxS1HBa44
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Reading work aloud is so so helpful! #G2Great
    In reply to @suzrolander
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    This is so True!! #G2Great
    In reply to @Lau7210
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    I LOVE that Brian1 #G2Great
    • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      A4: I tell authors they are the authority at the Author's Chair and, as the authority, they direct the feedback from the audience. #g2great
  • maryannesacco Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4: details mentor authors' choice of words, but we can't underestimate the power of illustrations to help kids evoke detail #G2Great
  • drmcgaughy Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4: We use a mentor text chart like this to notice and name craft moves...kids love to write/draw like their favorite author. #G2Great
  • 2ndGradeMama Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    a4: #G2Great adding art, "help me create a movie in my head" and restate what child said via oral storytelling, anchor chart
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4: writers use a variety of details. Action, thinking, feeling... #G2great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4: Today, students asked the author ?s about his piece. I said, "The ?s they ask reveal the missing details." #g2great
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Reminds me of @KatherineBomer Hidden Gems and naming the brilliance in kiddo's writing, Mary! 😀 #G2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @KatherineBomer
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4 TALK. Many writers (including me) benefit by oral rehearsal before returning to revise the writing. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    #G2great
  • JWrightTeaches Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4: trying to get Ss to craft dialogue so that characters don't all sound exactly like the writer, or all like each other. #G2Great
  • natasha_nurse Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Keeping Ss engaged and fostering a "love of writing" means extending their writing world outside of school.#RealWorldWriting #G2great
  • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4: using read aloud time to share rich mentor texts and revisiting them in WW. #g2great
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    a4: great partnerships have had a huge impact this year #g2great
  • smurrayLB Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Simple but brilliant #g2great
  • LisaEickholdt Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4: Add details to narrative by making the character move: What are your hands, feet/legs, face doing? Describe. #G2great
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    How’s it going? it’s the best way, its friendly, Ss don’t feel intimidated or shy about sharing #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    And you practice what you preach because you are taking risks RIGHT NOW by participating in this Twitter chat! #G2great
    In reply to @natasha_nurse
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4: Video the "acting out." Stop. Rewatch. Voice over. Be the "announcer". More details & engagement (2 for 1). #g2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4. @jserravallo + @rozlinder Big Book of Details = Great ideas for helping extrapolate details from Ss to add to their writing. #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo, @RozLinder
  • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    This is so important and oftentimes gets left out in the tyranny of the urgent :( #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4: lots of rehearsal, kids talking, listening & questioning. It must pass through their ears and across their tongue(Don Holdaway) #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    She is the reigning queen of glimmers Courtney (and hello my friend!) #G2great
  • DanaWillRead Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    I agree! It's so easy to get caught up in every little thing. Remembering the purpose is so important! #G2great
    In reply to @ShiselleLO, @lorilovesbooks
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Yes, use a recorder. Ss will talk IN DETAIL all day long. Have them record themselves to listen and use when writing. #G2great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
      Use the drawing as a powerful stepping stone to TALK… and then writing Shiselle! #G2Great
      • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
        Agreed, but how do you manage the ones who ONLY want to draw? Such a struggle #G2great
        In reply to @btkissel
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    The more I study education, the more I think that human is human and adults and ss learn so similarly. #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Teach it as part of a planning process, and help them pace themselves to move to the words. #g2great @ShiselleLO @btkissel
    In reply to @ShiselleLO, @btkissel
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A4: provide students with a list of "sparkle"/"big"words to add detail to sentences #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Q5 #G2Great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Ask the student to tell you the story about the drawing; Lots of verbal rehearsal can lead to writing #G2Great
    In reply to @ShiselleLO, @btkissel
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    My Ss keep track of questions, suggestions, comments in general so we can use or not when revising. Also, give a compliment first. #G2Great
    • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      This is teaching kids to write with consideration for their audience, and also supporting collaboration. Love! #G2great
      • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
        A4: Sharing at the Author's Chair and encouraging the author to ask for specific feedback from the audience. #g2great
  • LitCoachLady Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Yes, it really is!! Can never have too many wonderful resources! #G2Great
    • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
      A4 Is it wrong to give another book a plug w/ an author chat? Big Book of Details @RozLinder is great resource. #G2Great
      In reply to @RozLinder
  • tracey_bleakley Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A4 Using student writing as mentor texts. When they see other 1st graders adding details, it really motivates them to try. #G2Great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A4: Add action, description, inner thinking or dialogue #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A one hour workshop becomes a chapter in my next book. Oral rehearsal is key! #G2great
  • jenniekaywrites Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    What a great idea! #g2great
    In reply to @teachjanderson
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A4: Give Ss specific ways, places and purposes to add detail. #g2great https://t.co/EJJVgjPK3X
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Yes sometimes the pencil is a barrier to the thinking until we can orally rehearse that thinking. #G2great
    • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      Yes, use a recorder. Ss will talk IN DETAIL all day long. Have them record themselves to listen and use when writing. #G2great
      • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
        Use the drawing as a powerful stepping stone to TALK… and then writing Shiselle! #G2Great
        • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
          Agreed, but how do you manage the ones who ONLY want to draw? Such a struggle #G2great
          In reply to @btkissel
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    So much more meaningful if they construct the knowledge during analysis, Jess. Right on 😀 Love your amazing Ss work, always. #G2great
    In reply to @Jess5th
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A5 Spelling/Grammar s/be quick and inquiry based. Gather Ss up into little publishing houses to review ea other's work. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A5 Step 1 is always awareness (circle/underline what MAY need rethinking). Developing spelling/grammar consciousness is key! #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    .@DrMaryHoward are you sitting back enjoying the brilliance here? #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A4: Words are powerful. Our stories deserve precise words to create a picture in the reader's mind. Revise until it's "just right". #g2great
  • jennabcarlson Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A5: For grammar, having Ss read their writing aloud and hear how it sounds #G2great
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Also @LitCoachLady Close Writing @LisaEickholdt Learning from Classmates @sshubitz Craft Moves #G2great
    In reply to @anitrabutler, @JSerravallo, @LitCoachLady, @LisaEickholdt, @sshubitz
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Talking about writing first helps many writers (including me) work out details by hearing how they sound & getting feedback on them #G2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A4. I also use an old, tried and true strategy called Plain Polly/Magnificent Polly. https://t.co/gFfIxvMUsI #G2great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A4 drawing to notice more detail. #G2great
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Ss love this! #G2Great
    In reply to @franmcveigh
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    I can’t wait Jennifer! #G2great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Such great titles! #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsSokolowski, @anitrabutler, @JSerravallo, @LitCoachLady, @LisaEickholdt, @sshubitz
  • SarahCureton1 Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A4 love peer Rdg & editing. They love 2 read e/o's writing & ask Q's! @clarkstontisd #llamaslearn #G2Great
    In reply to @clarkstontisd
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Great to see you @KinneyCourts Connected again! #G2Great
    In reply to @KinneyCourts
    • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      #G2great A4: Defining what 'detail' means. Being incredibly explicit w/ modeling visible process during MLs & studying amazing mentor texts.
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    I love this, little publishing houses! and totally inquiry based, so important they construct meaning #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A4: Have Ss reflect on their own writing. Color code places they've used detail in specific ways. Add to places that lack color. #g2great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Read aloud is our favorite time of day...so many rich discussions that impact other aspects of our learning together #G2Great
    • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      A4: using read aloud time to share rich mentor texts and revisiting them in WW. #g2great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    I have this on my shelf at school. Haven't had a chance to read it yet, but it looks great. Thanks for mentioning it. #G2great
    • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
      A4 Is it wrong to give another book a plug w/ an author chat? Big Book of Details @RozLinder is great resource. #G2Great
      In reply to @RozLinder
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Love using @Quill_org drills with 3-5 grades it provides a lot of activities where Ss practice grammar and punctuation #g2great
    In reply to @Quill_org
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Love this idea! #G2Great
    • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      A5 Spelling/Grammar s/be quick and inquiry based. Gather Ss up into little publishing houses to review ea other's work. #G2Great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    yes! Living like a writer! #G2great
    In reply to @natasha_nurse
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    I think I’m blinded by the passionate frenzy tonight so thank you for reminding me friend #G2great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Ohhh....Love this visual!!! #G2Great
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Love the idea of using our 5 senses. #G2Great
    In reply to @2ndGradeMama
  • jennabcarlson Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A5: Alphabetical sight word lists in their writing folders to build sight word fluency #G2great
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    That’s an interesting idea, thank you for sharing #G2Great
    In reply to @spiraledu, @hayhurst3
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Yes! And then they teach small groups of their classmates about what they've learned from their mentor texts! #G2great
    In reply to @KinneyCourts
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    That’s because we are SNOW WARRIORS! I am woman… hear me road! #G2Great
    • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      Hello! Looks like we've both escaped the blizzard and lived to tell about it 😀❄❄
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • drmcgaughy Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A5: Adding their name to this chart, definitely motivates my Ss to try their best to spell a word correctly. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5 Print rich environments/resources BUT conventions should be seen as ‘after the fact writing’ (content/meaning FIRST). #G2Great
  • jpcostume Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    #Superstore , #G2Great , #WhileInAWorkMeeting , Reggie Miller , Uruguay , #17point5 , Charlie Rose , James Whitford
  • milesnawmiles Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Vocaroo is an online voice recorder that our ELL's used to tell own fairy tale, then they sent to parents. #G2Great
    • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
      Yes, use a recorder. Ss will talk IN DETAIL all day long. Have them record themselves to listen and use when writing. #G2great
      • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
        Use the drawing as a powerful stepping stone to TALK… and then writing Shiselle! #G2Great
        • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
          Agreed, but how do you manage the ones who ONLY want to draw? Such a struggle #G2great
          In reply to @btkissel
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Absolutely! After reading a few Kevin Henkes books, the kids all started inserting little list descriptions. #g2great
    In reply to @mollienye72
  • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5 Mentors help w/ grammar, too. "How did this author do it?" Teach Ss to notice sentence structure/punctuation as they read. #G2great
  • spiraledu Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    funny stories for rules like "invisibility cloak E put on when you add -ing" #G2Great "OO" the friendly ghost "ar" pirate #tlap
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    We use verbal rehearsal often, esp w/our youngest writers; talk across your fingers is powerful #G2Great
    In reply to @vrkimmel, @DrMaryHoward
  • parksidefirst Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A4: Students sharing and talking about their thinking/writing - what they originally did and then how they improved on it #g2great
  • LitCoachLady Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Names for craft moves are like containers in which writers can hold their schema/strategies! #G2Great
    • drmcgaughy Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
      A4: We use a mentor text chart like this to notice and name craft moves...kids love to write/draw like their favorite author. #G2Great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A4. Also appreciate @JSerravallo 6.7 #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    To improve conventions, we first discover the super heroic powers of each. Then we save mankind by using them! #G2great
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    a5: back to the mentors. using books we love to study how they do it. trying it out. #g2great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A4 Have students tell both the inner story and the outer story to flesh out details. #g2great
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5 Providing Ss with samples of great writing and asking them to dive in and identify what makes it work. #G2great
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5: An inquiry into the use of the grammar or convention move, find it in a mentor text, & decide how it is crafted & why. #G2Great
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5 Fun activities to practice specific skill -> Using wordless books (Flora & Penguin) to write dialogue stories w/ quotation marks #G2Great
  • LisaEickholdt Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5: Love @writeguyjeff Express Lane Edit for focusing on conventions. #G2Great
    In reply to @writeguyjeff
  • MrsLisaMc Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5 personal editing checklists - have Ss create a "grammar goal"target in all pieces, practice then add another, send copy home too #g2great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    That chart is excellent! #G2Great @JustJantz check this out! :-)
    In reply to @drmcgaughy, @JustJantz
  • HeinemannPD Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Yes! I record myself processing day on long drives in b/tw schools.Great prewrite. 💜teaching kids 2 access this tool #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    It’s even powerful for older kids. I know this because it works at 67 too ❤️ #G2Great
    • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      We use verbal rehearsal often, esp w/our youngest writers; talk across your fingers is powerful #G2Great
      In reply to @vrkimmel, @DrMaryHoward
  • BJacketsfan Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    So many fabulous ideas. I want to ❤️ everything I see in this chat. #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    the "tyranny of the urgent" Wow! Well said. #g2great
    In reply to @vrkimmel, @DrMaryHoward
  • cherjaret Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    #G2Great A5: love "guess what" strategy from JS writing strategies book! Makes it more concrete and fun!
  • DinaMWeiss Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A5 #G2great Never underestimate the power of a good writing partnership. Ss have a knack of being honest in a very accountable way.
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Great idea! We talk about putting yourself in character's shoes when reading. Can def do this in terms of the reader when writing. #G2great
    • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
      A4 When conferring, I ask, "You know what you mean, but does your reader? Can you give them more info so they see inside your head? #g2great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A5: I like the idea of an evolving editing checklist. Each time you teach a new editing skill, students add it to their checklist. #g2great
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A5: Use mentor texts to model Prescriptive & Descriptive Grammar. The language Standards guide & calibrate gr level expectations #G2great
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    we address this as we write and after we write- not before #g2great
  • jdsniadecki Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2: oops! Out of order. Set the purpose, but have some fun, too! #G2Great
  • Gavin_Sonntag Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q3/Q4/Q5: Use mentor sentences! They are a great way to model correct conventions & improve writing in general. #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    I do it on my walk and the view inspires me! #G2great
    • HeinemannPD Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Yes! I record myself processing day on long drives in b/tw schools.Great prewrite. 💜teaching kids 2 access this tool #g2great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • JerryMaraia Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A4: Encourage writers to draw, doodle, and role-play to bring details to life, then transfer these discoveries to the piece. #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Love approaching grammar/punctuation "rules" through inquiry first. Let kids notice patterns and articulate the "rule." #g2great
    • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      A5 Mentors help w/ grammar, too. "How did this author do it?" Teach Ss to notice sentence structure/punctuation as they read. #G2great
  • ReedTaraann1 Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A5. This is my Achilles heel! I like Grammar Keepers, but I need more!!! #G2Great
  • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5: I've had great success using Jeff Anderson's mentor sentence format to study examples from our author studies/read alouds. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5 Model REAL-LIFE tools at their fingertips they carry in their back pockets to pull out at any moment. #G2Great
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Every single but if grammar work we do is inspired by this man!! #G2great
    In reply to @LisaEickholdt, @writeguyjeff
  • rader4thgrade Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5: Voice Typing in Google has been a game changer this year #G2Great
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5: portable sight word word Wall 😜 #G2great
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5: Inquiry for convention work. How do authors do it? Which author will be your mentor? #g2great
  • MBrianaJennings Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A4: Ss illustrate their drafts. Research reveals a strong correlation and transfer b/n details in Ss artwork and in Ss writing. #G2great
  • MargaretGSimon Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    #G2Great A5: Student to Student mentors, peer review, and conferring. My Ss need to know the why for grammar moves.
  • LitCoachLady Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Thanks @MrsSokolowski. Honored to be included with such great company! #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsSokolowski
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    This is such a powerful reminder that writing, reading, SPEAKING and LISTENING are really all connected. #G2Great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      It’s even powerful for older kids. I know this because it works at 67 too ❤️ #G2Great
      • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
        We use verbal rehearsal often, esp w/our youngest writers; talk across your fingers is powerful #G2Great
        In reply to @vrkimmel, @DrMaryHoward
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    What might be some goals? I'm thinking capitalization & punctuation.. others? #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsLisaMc
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5: Grammar also supported by having our kids be avid readers so they can see the "rules" in action #G2Great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    #G2Great A5 Jeff Anderson's work has been a valuable resource in our district
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A4: Encourage Ss to make sure that all of the dialogue and action in their pictures makes it to the text! #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5 Humor. I pretend to pass out if I read the work and there are no periods. #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    So fantastic to be able to talk with authors: Ask Jen Serravallo https://t.co/jtIVYMuI1a #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    So fantastic to be able to talk with authors: Ask Jen Serravallo https://t.co/q56YFADGPV #G2Great
  • RDNGdevelopment Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A4 partner reading each other's writing and using the visualizing strategy. Ss. tell each other what's missing. #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    learned that & other great grammar tips from my colleague Barb @GolubBarb #g2great https://t.co/lpNjMUV3sm
    In reply to @GolubBarb
    • cherjaret Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      #G2Great A5: love "guess what" strategy from JS writing strategies book! Makes it more concrete and fun!
  • gigiwheat Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A4: Ss draw as you read an example mentor text w/ great details and then " " w/ non-ex. Ss reflect and compare. #G2Great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5. I love using children’s books to support the teaching of conventions. #G2great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Yes! All of those, too! #g2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5. One of my favorite books are Punctuation takes vacation. https://t.co/a0Cgpb5cLr #G2great
  • MargaretGSimon Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    My avid readers rarely struggle with grammar. #G2Great
    In reply to @BigTimeLiteracy
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Close Writing is an amazing book! I need to reread it & incorporate ideas in my class. #G2Great
    In reply to @LitCoachLady
  • DanaWillRead Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    I am especially curious to hear ideas for informational writing! #G2great
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5 authors have editors- I've always wanted to explore this idea in the classroom. Make it more real for my Ss but how? #G2Great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5: teaching the rules of syllable types intrigues kids...amazed that in the chaos of spelling, there are patterns to guide us #G2Great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    This has been a favorite book along w/Jen's #G2Great
    In reply to @anitrabutler, @JSerravallo, @RozLinder
  • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    haha such a fun, laid back, no pressure way to help them realize what they need to work on #G2great
    In reply to @lorilovesbooks
  • 2ndGradeMama Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5: #G2Great I have the students read their writing aloud to me. They pick up on verb tense or missing words. we discuss pun/caps as needed
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    this is so powerful. 1st grade Ts have been amazed how this strategy has elevated S writing. #G2Great
    In reply to @LisaEickholdt
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Absolutely, during read aloud Ss have the opportunity to get many ideas, great way to hook them and to help them start #G2Great
    In reply to @KymHarjes
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5: Frame grammar in context of why writers use rules of grammar. "Writers use conjunctions to combine boring sentences," etc. #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Q6 #G2Great
  • jlevenherz Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A5 very eager to make editing part of our words their way cycle- thanks @JSerravallo #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • parksidefirst Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A5: Having Ss read their writing out loud helps them realize grammar mistakes. Love when they look ahead and say wait a minute... #g2great
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A4 #G2Great Quality read alouds of mentor texts. Zooming in on what authors do to make writing interesting with detail. Share peer work too.
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A5. If you were a noun and other books in this series are also great tools for teaching Ss parts of speech. https://t.co/DPL5tkb7jG #G2great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Completely agree! I use a lot of Jeff's work from his books in my college classes. He's awesome! @writeguyjeff #G2Great
    • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      Every single but if grammar work we do is inspired by this man!! #G2great
      In reply to @LisaEickholdt, @writeguyjeff
  • natasha_nurse Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    When Ss record their reading and then listen...they are amazed! Imagine recording Ss writing...talk about fired up Ss! #Buy-in...#G2great
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    And using badges where Ss find evidence if using grammar skills in their writing. This is a great resource: @BadgeList #G2great
    • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      A5: I like the idea of an evolving editing checklist. Each time you teach a new editing skill, students add it to their checklist. #g2great
  • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    This is true for teachers, too! Looking at you, @MargaretGSimon ! #G2great
    In reply to @MargaretGSimon
    • DinaMWeiss Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      A5 #G2great Never underestimate the power of a good writing partnership. Ss have a knack of being honest in a very accountable way.
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Love his work and he is hilarious! Using some things from Revision Decision next week. @writeguyjeff #g2great
    In reply to @LiteracyCoachKS, @writeguyjeff
  • cvarsalona Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    #G2Great Carol here traveling to VA now to celebrate my husband's bday with daughter/soninlaw
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Q6: This is an area in which I need to grow, excited to hear how everyone does this! #G2Great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Wait @JSerravallo! You have another book coming out?!!#g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • LitCoachLady Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A5 I like to do periodic "flash edits" with writers-2 minutes to reread look for only 1 thing. Celebrate discovery/monitoring. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A6 It's so important to create a teaching paper trail. Since the goal is to find PATTERNS we can’t trust memory over the long haul. #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Hi @joanneduncanjo Great to see you! #G2Great
    In reply to @joanneduncanjo
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    After doing this for a while, I had a kid say, "Ohh! You're supposed to use grammar when you write!" Never connected the 2 before. #G2great
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    @DrMaryHoward he would be a great one to chat with! @writeguyjeff #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @writeguyjeff
  • 2ndGradeMama Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A5: #G2Great editing checklist, personal word wall, read aloud to a partner and look for, sticky not with individual suggestions
  • PegGrafwallner Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A6 I keep (digital) individual folders of all Ts I work w/, all lessons & strategies are in folder. I always keep paper copies. #g2great
  • rader4thgrade Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A6: Another area of improvement of mine #G2Great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Hi Carol! Happy Birthday to your husband and safe travels glad you could join us #G2Great
    In reply to @cvarsalona
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Funny how they catch their errors when they read to us...but not when reading on their own?!? #G2great 😏
    • 2ndGradeMama Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      A5: #G2Great I have the students read their writing aloud to me. They pick up on verb tense or missing words. we discuss pun/caps as needed
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Great to see you too!! #G2Great
    In reply to @suzrolander
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    If I step away from a conference without writing notes first, they are gone! #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A6 all of my lesson plans have anecdotal notes on back. I keep them in binders for reference later when planning #G2Great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A5: strategy groups that hone in on specific spelling needs & how to apply those to the editing phase of writing #G2Great
  • cvarsalona Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A5 @JSerravallo Hi Jennifer. I love your answer. #g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
    • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      Love approaching grammar/punctuation "rules" through inquiry first. Let kids notice patterns and articulate the "rule." #g2great
      • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
        A5 Mentors help w/ grammar, too. "How did this author do it?" Teach Ss to notice sentence structure/punctuation as they read. #G2great
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A great mentor text that shows students how to use comparisons, examples, explanations, etc. works well. #G2great
  • flynn_catherine Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    I was thinking about him, too! #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A7 Simple anecdotal notes highlighting goals. Goal folders for Ss: #G2Great https://t.co/rQxopJ2jJ5
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A6 Whole group lessons go on the wall under three categories. Form - Content - Conventions. Easy to refer back to. #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A7 Simple anecdotal notes highlighting goals. Goal folders for Ss: #G2Great https://t.co/4ivG2cDEp1
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    .@PWickster Just like we were talking about. #G2Great
    In reply to @PWickster
    • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      A5: Grammar also supported by having our kids be avid readers so they can see the "rules" in action #G2Great
  • parksidefirst Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    my first graders love twin sentences. Have a few who love to write triplet sentences too! 😊 #g2great
    In reply to @joanneduncanjo, @LisaEickholdt
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Oh yes definitely Leigh Anne! #G2Great
  • PegGrafwallner Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A6 In that way, T & I can look back on lesson & see skill & strategies we aligned to that lesson. We can use it again or modify #g2great
  • milesnawmiles Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    And my colleague @ShelleyBurton29 would add "stretch, stretch, stretch" for thirds to add more interesting details #g2great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    This is a fantastic podcast! Thanks for thinking of putting it out, @hayhurst3 #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A6 good old fashion t chart- strengths/ next steps. 1 chart per unit per kid. Date when you teach a new strat. Follow up! #G2great
  • barberchicago Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A6: I have a pensieve for RW. Big Binder. WW is just a running log in my NB. Would like to do more. Maybe add WW to my pensieve? #g2great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Maybe the sense of audience makes them more engaged? #G2Great
    In reply to @emilyfranESL
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A6: I keep a daybook (inspired by Don Murray). My life goes in it--including plans, goals, drafts, ideas, etc.They fill my shelves. #g2great
  • believentinker Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A3: choice choice choice! #G2Great
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    I'm young and my memory is already failing me bc of all I keep up there in a day. You said it! #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Agree. And it’s even harder over time when you’re looking for patterns. Impossible to see the path from then to now #G2great
    • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      If I step away from a conference without writing notes first, they are gone! #G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • cvarsalona Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Interesting way to have students provide more details to their work #g2great
    In reply to @JerryMaraia
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    This is nice! Goal folders, never thought of it, thanks for the idea #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    .@PWickster @mbartley10_kang Might be a good book to consider. #G2Great
    In reply to @PWickster, @mbartley10_kang
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A6: Master sheet of lessons taught, MWI, strategy grps, conferences. Goal=anticipate problems B4 happen. Teach into.More models, #g2great
  • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A6 last year Ts used little templates that Ss filled out & glued in their nbs increased ownership independence & less work 4 T #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A5 Checklists are fine, but only if you've actually TAUGHT what's on them. These should remind students of strategies, not replace #g2great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Perfect time @KymHarjes to talk about author's craft and techniques kids can use in their own writing. #g2great
    In reply to @KymHarjes
    • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Read aloud is our favorite time of day...so many rich discussions that impact other aspects of our learning together #G2Great
      • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
        A4: using read aloud time to share rich mentor texts and revisiting them in WW. #g2great
  • SarahCureton1 Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A5 peer read helps to hold them accountable and use their combined knowledge to solve grammatical/spelling errors. @clarkstontisd #G2Great
    In reply to @clarkstontisd
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A6 class goal chart also helps form small groups. Learned from the best! @JSerravallo #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Thanks for the inspiration #G2Great Great chat @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @JSerravallo
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @JSerravallo
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Brilliant! Just like making notes on a recipe. Next time, it will be even better. #g2great
    In reply to @johnnydowney
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A6: Wish I was better at this, want to take pics of anchor charts to have kids put into notebooks. #G2Great
  • cvarsalona Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    T hanks, Amy. ##g2great
    In reply to @brennanamy
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A6 Good old fashioned three ring binders works for me. Whatever it is, it should fit the teacher (paper or online) #G2Great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A6: daily teaching points show up in the mini-lesson portion of my LP...individual goals r imbedded in conferring notes 📝 #G2Great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Me too! Same system. Thanks to @ConferringCarl !! #G2great
    In reply to @ConferringCarl
    • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A6 good old fashion t chart- strengths/ next steps. 1 chart per unit per kid. Date when you teach a new strat. Follow up! #G2great
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Love a BadaBing sentence!! Lol #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsLisaMc
  • maryannesacco Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A5: I love using children's lit as well as prof.texts like Janet Angelillo's Punctuation book for ideas #G2great
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #G2Great A6: Truthfully, really very nerdy planning & constant notetaking. Helps me be strategic before, as well as while, the unit unfolds.
  • parksidefirst Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A6: add anchor charts in a tabletop heavy art spiral as I teach them. Great reference for Ss to use & keeps the fire marshal happy 😊#g2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A5.@JSerravallo 9.14 is the best thing since sliced bread 🍞 #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • johnnydowney Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    I love the easy reference. I do this on recipes also ha! #g2great
    In reply to @lorilovesbooks
  • LitCoachLady Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    So true! We have to override the intended message with what is actually there-reading aloud really helps! #G2great
    • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
      I actually have grad students who are able to edit much more accurately when they read their work aloud. #G2great
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Our revision checklists evolve as the unit progresses. We add new strategies as we learn them. #g2great https://t.co/Fwg79GnbCg
  • DinaMWeiss Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A6 #G2great I take photos of my best anchor charts & give Ss copies of the photos to keep in their writing folder as a handheld reference.
  • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A6: Systematically in a way that works for the T to track notes during conferring. I used iConfer & built my groups thru my notes. #G2Great
  • cherjaret Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #G2Great A6: charts, spreadsheets, student goal bookmarks and video reflections
  • teachjanderson Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A6: We use @trello to help us organize, make note, and rearrange lessons, etc as needed. Ss use it to monitor writing process goals #G2Great
    In reply to @trello
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    keeping track is the hardest part for me! things happen so fast! #g2great
  • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A6: I do paper pencil notes, but have recently started Voxer-ing myself notes on Ss. I always have my phone ready to snap pics, too.#G2great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Q5: Love teaching grammar/conventions so many possibilities when you think of the craft of grammar and conventions Love em dash –– #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    I love it Jess! #G2great
    • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      After doing this for a while, I had a kid say, "Ohh! You're supposed to use grammar when you write!" Never connected the 2 before. #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Agree. Many strategies for helping students spell -- it's not just about memorizing lists. (Ex: read writing backwards) #G2great
    • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      A5: strategy groups that hone in on specific spelling needs & how to apply those to the editing phase of writing #G2Great
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A6 @ruth_ayres has a great online course about conferring and organizing conferences. Check it out.https://t.co/dQ0UgYqlll #G2Great
    In reply to @ruth_ayres
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A6: Copy/Paste anchor charts into Power Point slides. Printing them as 2-pg. notes fits perfectly in writer notebooks too! #G2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A6. I'm currently developing a system for tracking Ss and their "I can statements". #G2great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Can't WAIT to read this blog after the chat. :) #G2Great
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I love this goal folder! Do Ss keep these with them or does the T? #G2great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A6: at the end of a week of conferring, I look at the goals and search for trends...St. with common goals meet in strategy grps #G2Great
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    you shared with us last year! Still going strong! #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo, @ConferringCarl
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Sure hope you’ll join us next Thursday too Brian. #G2great
  • jlevenherz Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A6 keep it simple and plan ahead... check of strategies you've already planned to teach instead of jotting them down after #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    .@PWickster @SCDS_hos @mbartley10_kang we are headed in the right direction! #G2Great
    In reply to @PWickster, @SCDS_hos, @mbartley10_kang
    • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      this is so powerful. 1st grade Ts have been amazed how this strategy has elevated S writing. #G2Great
      In reply to @LisaEickholdt
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A6: Anchor charts that collect and store strategies taught My the students and by me for us to use: #g2great
  • JessicaAncona3 Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A6: All writers have goals! Post them in your classroom. Ss can confer with others who share the same goal. #G2Great
  • RDNGdevelopment Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A5 Peer editing-Always able 2 see errors in others' pieces. Assign group roles-Capital Captain. Punct Police. Spelling Sargeant #G2Great
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I was just introduced to this recently but need to play around with it. #G2Great
    In reply to @teachjanderson, @trello
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A6. Once Ss achieve mastery, Ss can keep a running record of each “I Can Statement” using a list app. such as Google Keep. #G2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A6 Sticky notes on a clipboard for quick notations to put in permanent places later. Don't get sidetracked from learning moments! #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    #G2Great
  • milesnawmiles Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    #g2great So many helpful strategies literally flying across my screen
  • ReedTaraann1 Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A6. I have a simple binder. Record keeping is unique to the T... #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    So true @Teachr4 @ruth_ayres for conferring #G2Great
    In reply to @Teachr4, @ruth_ayres
  • Gavin_Sonntag Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q3/Q6: Interactive writing notebooks are GREAT ways to engage students with writing & allow you to keep track of what is taught! #G2great
  • believentinker Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3: My Ss love when I share from my notebook !#G2Great
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I quote him at least once per week! #g2great
    In reply to @Jess5th, @LisaEickholdt, @writeguyjeff
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    .@PWickster @mbartley10_kang Grammar in context so much more powerful. #G2Great
    In reply to @PWickster, @mbartley10_kang
    • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      A5: Frame grammar in context of why writers use rules of grammar. "Writers use conjunctions to combine boring sentences," etc. #g2great
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    LOVE reading backwards! #g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • tracey_bleakley Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A6 Ss goals taped to the front of writing folders and posted on a chart. Keeping them visible helps me when conferring and planning #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    .@PWickster @mbartley10_kang Grammar in context so much more powerful. #G2Great
    In reply to @PWickster, @mbartley10_kang
    • parksidefirst Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A5: Having Ss read their writing out loud helps them realize grammar mistakes. Love when they look ahead and say wait a minute... #g2great
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    @Mhaseltine ❤#g2great
    In reply to @Mhaseltine
    • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 8:54 PM EDT
      A3Who else is obsessed with pens? Seriously - people write more when they like the feel of their writing instrument! Choice matters.#g2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    And the checklist can jog your memory for the types of strategies you might need in the conference. Doubly efficient. #G2great
    • jlevenherz Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      A6 keep it simple and plan ahead... check of strategies you've already planned to teach instead of jotting them down after #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A6 A conferring notebook allows me to keep track of individual celebrations, goals, and progress. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    So many things inspired by Don Murray! Love this Brian! #G2great
    • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A6: I keep a daybook (inspired by Don Murray). My life goes in it--including plans, goals, drafts, ideas, etc.They fill my shelves. #g2great
  • LitCoachLady Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Fantastic idea, Dina! The photos can document taught lessons as well. #G2Great
    • DinaMWeiss Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A6 #G2great I take photos of my best anchor charts & give Ss copies of the photos to keep in their writing folder as a handheld reference.
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Q7 #G2Great
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I've seen checklists using the "I Can statements" you shared! it looks fantastic! #G2great
    In reply to @anitrabutler
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Sticky notes on a clipboard is my go-to strategy too! Often write a second post-it note to leave with the student! #G2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I think it's great when teachers consolidate their lesson onto a quarter of a page, make copies, and have Ss glue in daybooks #G2great
    • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
      A6: Wish I was better at this, want to take pics of anchor charts to have kids put into notebooks. #G2Great
  • MrsSokolowski Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I like this idea! #G2great
    In reply to @RDNGdevelopment
  • JoeTheMailman Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    #G2Great Thurs, 23 Mar 2017 BREAKING! "Illegal immigrant" rapes 2yr baby girl--> https://t.co/UkzIrT4Ova https://t.co/yZ0TXzj46a
  • gigiwheat Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A6: Play Detective Ed (edit). They analyze w/ rubrics ✔️and have to fine Ss 4 each. S w/ lowest fine wins. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I like grammar as inquiry. It's so good. #G2Great
    In reply to @LisaEickholdt, @Jess5th
  • 2ndGradeMama Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A6: #G2Great I long term plan the unit. then anecdotal have S goals & conference notes. Clipboard during unit ➡️in SWork folder at end
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Do Ss then seek out their peers who have learned a strategy they might need? #G2great
    • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      A6: Anchor charts that collect and store strategies taught My the students and by me for us to use: #g2great
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    This is a great point, the same with rubrics, Ts have to go over them with the Ss #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    It made me laugh out loud! And then it made me sad! #G2great
    In reply to @LisaEickholdt
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A7: I just used The Relatives Came for JS strategy Circular Conclusions and it was awesome! #G2Great @JSerravallo
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    7 Poetry is an ideal mentor text option with unlimited resources readily available. Powerful language wrapped in a tiny gift box. #G2Great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A6 Not great at this. Need 2 keep notebook w/strategy, date taught & if taught whole class, small group or one-on-one. #G2great #G2Great
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    That's really nice!!! Thank you. It doesn't feel that way most days. Just a lot of constant problem solving! #G2great
    In reply to @CarrieGelson
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    My father-in-law just bought be a fancy pen (a gift for making Full Professor) and it was the best gift I've received in years! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Such a great idea Jess and it also reinforces our thinking it between the two (win-win)! #G2great
    • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      Sticky notes on a clipboard is my go-to strategy too! Often write a second post-it note to leave with the student! #G2great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • bsepe7 Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Will do! Always great to connect and gather new thinking w/ you and #G2Great Thanks!
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Yes, sad but hilarious. #g2great
    In reply to @Jess5th
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Congratulations Brooke @brookebenavides You just won a copy of Jennifer’s amazing book! Message me with an address #G2Great
    In reply to @brookebenavides
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    hey they are up on the wall, so they everyone can have access. #g2great
    In reply to @joanneduncanjo
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    #G2Great A6 note date observations and next steps on mailing labels then stick on students page in binder
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A7 My favorite lately (for K/1) is When Spring Comes. Teaches how to complement writing w/pictures. It's a beauty. #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    I love the idea of flash edits @LitCoachLady Sounds great right @PWickster @mbartley10_kang #G2Great
    In reply to @LitCoachLady, @PWickster, @mbartley10_kang
    • LitCoachLady Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A5 I like to do periodic "flash edits" with writers-2 minutes to reread look for only 1 thing. Celebrate discovery/monitoring. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Thank you for joining us Brian. #G2Great
    In reply to @bsepe7, @DrMaryHoward, @JSerravallo
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    #G2Great
    • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
      Favorite MT: The Important Book. Teaches organization. Intro. Detail. Detail. Detail. Closing.
  • Lau7210 Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A7: Fireflies-Show Not Tell, descriptive words, Eleven-dialogue,craft, internal thinking, Anything from Hey World, Here I Am-voice #G2great
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Great to see you here @PWickster #G2Great
    In reply to @PWickster
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A6 Anchor charts are very visible and accesible way to keep track of lessons, noticings, ideas. #G2great
  • brookebenavides Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    @DrMaryHoward WOW! That is amazing! Thanks so much! #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DinaMWeiss Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A6 #G2great I also leave notes /postings for myself throughout my WUOS for the following year. It turns into a reflective journal and tool!
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    I love how you share them in your blog posts. I learn so much from reading what you and your students are doing #G2Great
    In reply to @Jess5th
  • JCareyReads Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A6 we've printed anchor charts onto 1 pg to help plan for small groups.Add kids' names if they could use small group in that area. #G2great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    anchor charts play an enormous role in our classroom & learning...they are layered upon each other #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Collaboration is what we are all about #G2Great
    In reply to @ylonkarodriguez
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A giveaway? How fun! You ladies know how to party. #G2great
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    These were lessons Ss taught to the whole class. I've also had edCamp where classmates sign up for lessons they need. #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • acuteteacher Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A7: jumping in late but LOVE @kwamealexander Out of Wonder - show kids how published authors are inspired by others 2 try things #G2great
    In reply to @kwamealexander
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Best books! #G2Great
    In reply to @Lau7210
  • maryannesacco Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Yes! Keeps your eyes and ears on the moment. Reflect and write more later #G2great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      A6 Sticky notes on a clipboard for quick notations to put in permanent places later. Don't get sidetracked from learning moments! #G2Great
  • JKarabinas Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    I want to RT this from every account I use!!! Ha! #G2great
    • LisaEickholdt Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Good example why we shouldn't teach grammar in isolation!
      In reply to @Jess5th
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Enjoy @cvarsalona! #g2great
    In reply to @cvarsalona
    • cvarsalona Mar 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      #G2Great Carol here traveling to VA now to celebrate my husband's bday with daughter/soninlaw
  • franmcveigh Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Agree @btkissel NOT wasting S time to make them copy. Give & highlight steps/items they R doing & diff color 4 next goal! #g2great
    • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      I think it's great when teachers consolidate their lesson onto a quarter of a page, make copies, and have Ss glue in daybooks #G2great
      • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
        A6: Wish I was better at this, want to take pics of anchor charts to have kids put into notebooks. #G2Great
  • jeniferpastore Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    if only I had all day just for reading and writing! sigh. #g2great
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    I can never trust memory @DrMaryHoward True right @PWickster @jdolci @pranikoff #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @PWickster, @jdolci, @pranikoff
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      A6 It's so important to create a teaching paper trail. Since the goal is to find PATTERNS we can’t trust memory over the long haul. #G2Great
  • joanneduncanjo Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Thank you! Great idea! #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    #g2great A7: @JackieWoodson The Other Side is beautiful across genres: powerful small moments for narr wtg or social issues for opinion wtg
    In reply to @JackieWoodson
  • natasha_nurse Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    LOVE...thinking of the goals as the "what" and the strategies as the "how." @JSerravallo #G2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A7. What is Black by Mary O’Neill https://t.co/ofnV7Ag9B7 I use it to show Ss that anything is possible with writing. #G2great
  • BigTimeLiteracy Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    #samesies #G2Great
  • ReedTaraann1 Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A7. LOVE Jacqueline Woodson. The Other Side is one of my favorites. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    so good #G2Great
    In reply to @RDNGdevelopment, @spiraledu
  • jlevenherz Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A7 snowboarding, a narrative by Miles... a 5th grader I had a few years back #G2Great
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A7 That is like asking me to pick my favorite child! Don't make me! (K.Henkes, Mo W. P. Polacco, Chris Van A., Peter Reynolds) #g2great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A7: since we're in the midst of our poetry unit, Firefly July comes to mind...beautiful poetic language...identifiable poets craft #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Did you hear any you can use? #G2Great
    In reply to @DanaWillRead
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A7 Patricia Polocco & Tomie DePaulo are amazing for descriptive writing that infuses our own lives into writing #G2Great
  • tracey_bleakley Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    This is one of my new favorites too! I love everything about it! #G2great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    And we’re very lucky that Heinemann provided the treats 😊 #G2Great @heinemann
    In reply to @heinemann
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    @PWickster @mbartley10_kang So interesting right? #G2Great
    In reply to @PWickster, @mbartley10_kang
    • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      After doing this for a while, I had a kid say, "Ohh! You're supposed to use grammar when you write!" Never connected the 2 before. #G2great
  • emilyfranESL Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A7: Love this book to teach the use of "Big Words"...AKA TIER II vocab #G2great Big Words for Little People https://t.co/BzK4PvKUGH
  • CarrieGelson Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A7 When Green Becomes Tomatoes Perfect for noticing details of nature Such beautiful poetry! Also anything Joyce Sidman #G2Great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A7.Use poems to explore word choice & voice with Ss. Ss love imagery in poems and they get ideas on how to improve upon their craft.#G2great
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Another excellent use of voxer. Had not thought of this! #g2great
    In reply to @mollienye72
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Superstar @franmcveigh #G2Great
    In reply to @franmcveigh
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    And we’re very lucky that Heinemann provided the treats 😊 #G2Great @HeinemannPub
    In reply to @HeinemannPub
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Wow, just checked that out of library tonight. Excited to see what we can learn from it. #G2Great
    • acuteteacher Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      A7: jumping in late but LOVE @kwamealexander Out of Wonder - show kids how published authors are inspired by others 2 try things #G2great
      In reply to @kwamealexander
  • cherjaret Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    #G2Great Elise Gravel disgusting creature texts. Lots of dialogue to add flavor and humor to nonfiction texts.
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Mentor Text: I am the Dog, I am the Cat - Point of View #G2great
  • jdsniadecki Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Thank you @JSerravallo for leading tonight's chat! Thanks to @DrMaryHoward @brennanamy @hayhurst3 for hosting! #G2Great
    In reply to @JSerravallo, @DrMaryHoward, @brennanamy, @hayhurst3
  • Teachr4 Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    That's hilarious because that is my blog post for tomorrow! #sol17 #g2great
  • LitCoachLady Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A7 A fav lately RALPH TELLS A STORY for generating ideas. It's amazing. #G2Great https://t.co/lVGA8F0sfj
  • LisaEickholdt Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A6: Goliath and The Great Alpaca Ranch. Two stories by former students. #G2great
  • girlworld4 Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A7: Dave Pilkey’s The Paperboy. Love showing Ss his stellar craft moves & how a simple story can be full of description & details #G2great
  • JKarabinas Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Totally/ love leaving kids with a sticky of next steps from our convo #g2great
    In reply to @Jess5th, @DrMaryHoward
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    And here's how we did it when Ss signed up to learn strategies from other Ss. #G2great https://t.co/8UgRRP6Hxl
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    So important @PWickster @mbartley10_kang @SCDS_hos #G2Great
    In reply to @PWickster, @mbartley10_kang, @SCDS_hos
    • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
      A5 Checklists are fine, but only if you've actually TAUGHT what's on them. These should remind students of strategies, not replace #g2great
  • gigiwheat Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A7: Henry's Freedom Box, Pumpkin Soup #G2Great
  • mollienye72 Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A7: Ralph Tells a Story by Abby Hanlon. #G2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A7. Also use short stories with Ss because of its richness. #G2great
  • vrkimmel Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A7 Fireflies, Big Mama's, anything by Henkes. For NF writing, I love Melissa Sweet's books and also anything by Seymour Simon #G2Great
  • JKarabinas Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Never a day without a line... #g2great
    • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A6: I keep a daybook (inspired by Don Murray). My life goes in it--including plans, goals, drafts, ideas, etc.They fill my shelves. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7 I’ve really had Amy Krouse Rosenthal on my mind lately so all her gorgeous books but loving Plant a Kiss right now. #G2Great
  • drmcgaughy Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7: One of my faves is Knuffle Bunny. In K we use his illustrations for inspiration. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Love that. #G2Great
    In reply to @2ndGradeMama
  • 2ndGradeMama Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7: #G2Great I can not pick just ☝️ Owl Babies, Owl Moon, leaving morning, shortcut
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7: Tomie DePaola is incredible for realistic fiction writing...his chapter books are among my students favorites #G2Great
  • KinneyCourts Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    #G2great A7: I've also been on about @michaelhall66 "Red: A Crayon's Story" for discussions around social issues/injustice for opinion wtg.
    In reply to @michaelhall66
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    I love that it gives them something concrete to take away - sort of like a mini paper hug ❤️ #G2Great
    • JKarabinas Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      Totally/ love leaving kids with a sticky of next steps from our convo #g2great
      In reply to @Jess5th, @DrMaryHoward
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7. Ss get to imitate and experiment with some of the techniques these great authors of short stories used. #G2great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    #G2Great A7 too many to fit in a tweet lol favs include Jane Yolen, Pollaco, Cynthia Rylant, love the inclusion of sigh in Wrtg Strats😉
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7: Too many to name--but I can say I have a lot of go-to mentor authors: Jacqueline Woodson, Cynthia Rylant, Donald Crews, etc. #g2great
  • angie_debertin Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    #G2great Students often walk over to use ours or hear students suggest to another to check out a chart. Increases their writing independence
    • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      anchor charts play an enormous role in our classroom & learning...they are layered upon each other #G2great
      In reply to @JSerravallo
  • DinaMWeiss Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7 #G2great Fireflies, Sissy Duckling, anything by DiCamillo...
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    That sounds great will have to check out the app #G2Great
    In reply to @Mrs_Ary101
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Thank you everyone for coming out tonight! Say yes to JOY and if we are teaching writing then WRITE WRITE WRITE. #G2Great Ty @JSerravallo!
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • ylonkarodriguez Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Wow that’s very cool, and EdCamp with Ss, can you tell me more? #G2Great
    In reply to @Jess5th, @JSerravallo
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Yes, poems are wonderful for this! #g2great
    In reply to @anitrabutler
  • JoyceJamerson Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Mentor Text: When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant - Memoirs #G2great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    That NYT Op-Ed! I'm not usually a crier, but I cried my eyes out reading that one. #G2Great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
      A7 I’ve really had Amy Krouse Rosenthal on my mind lately so all her gorgeous books but loving Plant a Kiss right now. #G2Great
  • ShiselleLO Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Thnx every1 I cant wait 2 meet w/ my team- share plan & see them in action. I was falling asleep b4 this SO glad I stayed up 2 chat #G2great
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A7. Short Stories such as Langston Hughes Thank you Ma’am https://t.co/VlyWwjABxc #G2great
  • cvarsalona Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Thanks #g2great for a bit of listening while I am traveling. thanks @JSerravallo for your wisdom. #g2great
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • anitrabutler Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A7. Short Stories such as Jacqueline Woodson’s The Other Side https://t.co/51kEs9F98X #G2great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Thank you so much @JSerravallo what a great chat and honor to have you with us at #g2great tonight
    In reply to @JSerravallo
  • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A7: I love when my students choose their own mentor text & name their own model. #G2Great
  • etris6 Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    When will the world act on massacres committed by US-Saudi terror coalition? Saada,Baqem https://t.co/mvb4PWAGr2 #SlimGirlTwitter #G2Great
  • ElisaW5 Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    I have a class goal chart for reading/writing/math. Ss update this weekly. Now they write, I will... so that...#g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Please join #G2great next week to talk about “Unstoppable" Writing teachers w/ Colleen Cruz @colleen_cruz
    In reply to @colleen_cruz
  • suzrolander Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    I love how #G2Great always gives away books! Congratulations @brookebenavides
    In reply to @brookebenavides
  • lorilovesbooks Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Oh my gosh, me too! And my eyes filled with tears just reading your tweet. #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • Jess5th Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A7: Kids loved using their own texts recently as mentor texts to teach lessons on how to support claims in writing. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    We are so grateful to Jennifer for inspiring this incredible group tonight. For those of you who are #G2great 1st timers please come back!
  • ShelfieTalk Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A7 I love using Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life by Amy Krause Rosenthal as a mentor text for personal writing. #G2great
  • JSerravallo Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    During independent writing projects, setting up a collection of "grab and go" possible mentors for diff. genres can support choice #G2great
    • brenkrupp Mar 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
      A7: I love when my students choose their own mentor text & name their own model. #G2Great
  • KymHarjes Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A7: here's how we used Tomie DePaola's chapter books to inspire the book jackets for our own realistic fiction narratives #G2Great
  • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Nulla Dies Sine Linea. I'm sad I'll never read anything new again by him or Don Graves. :( #G2Great
    • JKarabinas Mar 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      Never a day without a line... #g2great
      • btkissel Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
        A6: I keep a daybook (inspired by Don Murray). My life goes in it--including plans, goals, drafts, ideas, etc.They fill my shelves. #g2great
  • DanaWillRead Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Mentor texts was the main one. Thinking of color coding details, def, etc. to see that NF is more than a list of facts. #G2great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    So good to add color. Really makes it stand out #G2Great
    In reply to @MrssmithOP220