#TeachWriting Archive

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #TeachWriting, our bi-weekly chat about the teaching of writing. Our guest mod tonight is @kellytumy - take it away, Kelly!

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome all to #TeachWriting take a minute to introduce yourself!

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hey #TeachWriting! I'm Katie from St. Louis, and I teach 7th grade ELA!

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I'm Ben, science and social studies teacher from the Chicago area. Hey everybody! #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I'm Kelly from TX--20 yr HS teacher, ELA coordinator now teacher trainer. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar Welcome, Katie! #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@KellyTumy Hey Kelly! Thanks for being the leader tonight! I'm excited! #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT

So goo to see you again, here on Twitter, @MsKraushaar #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Lisa is running a little late - it's her birthday today . . . (so we have to sing happy birthday when she shows up. . . ) #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

We will traverse the road of test writing to creative writing tonight! Looking forward to the ideas abounding. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Q1-What kind of writer do you want emerging from your classroom in May/June? #TeachWriting https://t.co/eibCD6I7iG

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

7th Grade English in Bellevue, Nebraska #bpsne @santhawalters @LambertClass #TeachWriting

laurarfarmer Sep 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Laura, 6th grade ELA T, love the topic. Looking to learn tonight. May pop in and out. 😀 #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@TeachLoomis @santhawalters @LambertClass Hey Philip! #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@laurarfarmer Welcome, Laura! #teachwriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi #teachwriting Scott Petri, HS History teacher chiming in from the left coast. Looking forward to @KellyTumy 's chat

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 By May/June... a well-rounded, passionate, loves-to-write writer ready to take on the world with their words! #TeachWriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi, everyone. I'm Nicole from Brockton High. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Welcome, Phillip! Glad to have you here with us @TeachWriting2 #TeachWriting https://t.co/1DabkSOLBs

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

7th Grade English in Bellevue, Nebraska #bpsne @santhawalters @LambertClass #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1: A brave writer! One who isn't afraid to take risks & to share words with others. Who knows his/her words are valued! #teachwriting

IMD918 Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I'm Irene from NJ I teach writing to ELL adults at a community college #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Love having @scottmpetri in the room and hanging with us tonight. #TeachWriting https://t.co/IaS9hSCjgL

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi #teachwriting Scott Petri, HS History teacher chiming in from the left coast. Looking forward to @KellyTumy 's chat

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

First Q out fast. Pls RT #teachwriting https://t.co/Uswbw70deF

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Q1-What kind of writer do you want emerging from your classroom in May/June? #TeachWriting https://t.co/eibCD6I7iG

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 - A pragmatic writer. Someone who understands his/her strengths, how to use them, and how to make the most of them. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

What a great perspective tonight from you! #TeachWriting https://t.co/S4QPUx06DX

IMD918 Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I'm Irene from NJ I teach writing to ELL adults at a community college #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@IMD918 Welcome, Irene! #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

We're looking for helpful people to take the lead for one of our fall chats - please consider https://t.co/Fks2MD8bfP #TeachWriting

laurarfarmer Sep 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: I want a writer like @PoetsPeace who carried her writing on beyond my classroom. She is writing poetry b/c she loves it. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@nmclaren Hi Nicole! #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Man, do I like that image--a brave writer! Something I never thought to add to my list. Thanks!. #TeachWriting https://t.co/DV04XNa4Pc

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1: A brave writer! One who isn't afraid to take risks & to share words with others. Who knows his/her words are valued! #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@scottmpetri @KellyTumy Hey Scott! Welcome! #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Rob from Dallas. 8th grade English T #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@laurarfarmer @PoetsPeace To be able to say that you helped push a poet a little further. . . that's cool. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@skeeTX Hey Rob! Welcome! #teachwriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I want my Ss to be confident they have tools to compose, edit, publish. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I can't say enough about writers that come from our classes. Thanks for sharing that resource! #TeachWriting https://t.co/ZGwPENMHPl

laurarfarmer Sep 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1: I want a writer like @PoetsPeace who carried her writing on beyond my classroom. She is writing poetry b/c she loves it. #TeachWriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#teachwriting 1. A writer who can write without me. Who applies lessons with confidence and independence. Self-evaluates n seeks feedback.

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: Students who feel confident communicating in writing or speaking to an audience with the skills to do so! #TeachWriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: I hope my Ss are confident writers willing to put themselves out there no matter the type of writing #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Welcome, Texas friend. Good to have you here #TeachWriting https://t.co/VAXrxGIrge

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Rob from Dallas. 8th grade English T #teachwriting

AbigailRob Sep 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I want my writer to feel more confident then they did on 8/15. Maybe share a piece with other people. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 - I want them to see writing as USEFUL, darnit. Another - and a powerful - tool in their utility belt (a la Batman). #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@skeeTX Yes! Writing is so vulnerable. It's my hope to show Ss that their words are valued. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q2-How do you see standardized test writing affecting your ultimate writer-goals? #TeachWriting https://t.co/5EMS4cbLJT

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Abigail, good to hear your voice. I would love to see more confidence as well...it's a learned habit. #TeachWriting https://t.co/jI6uflt3xy

AbigailRob Sep 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I want my writer to feel more confident then they did on 8/15. Maybe share a piece with other people. #teachwriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 Focused on more historical narrative, 1st person writing assignments this year. Want more class convos. #teachwriting

brianweishar Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@KellyTumy A1 a writer who reflects on her craft decisions, who flexibly uses a process, who is metacognitive #TeachWriting

AbigailRob Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Forgot to introduce myself! Abby 7th and 8th LA. First year doing Atwell style lessons. #writingworkshopnewbie #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I want my writers to feel like their process was respected and refined throughout the year. Not one size fits all #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 High stakes testing exists. Preparing Ss to be great writers with skill and voice prepares them to respond authentically #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

It's a hard road to follow, isn't it? It takes a lot of work on both parts--teacher and student. #TeachWriting https://t.co/KBc6Y2UjK7

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I want my writers to feel like their process was respected and refined throughout the year. Not one size fits all #TeachWriting

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I'm Dan Weinstein, from Long Island NY #TeachWriting

AbigailRob Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@KellyTumy especially for special Ed students that struggle with writing #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@KellyTumy thanks for leading us! #teachwriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Guess I want CONFIDENT writers who are unafraid to pick up the pen or keyboard, no matter what topic. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Welcome, @WeinsteinDaniel we are really spanning the country tonight! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 - It's getting science more attention, and making social studies kind of an afterthought. Stark contrast. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I agree, Lisa. There are some benefits, too. #TeachWriting https://t.co/dEJXVNedlx

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 High stakes testing exists. Preparing Ss to be great writers with skill and voice prepares them to respond authentically #TeachWriting

AssignmentHelpN Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

5 Major EdTech Highlights From Apple Keynote 2016 https://t.co/RrF7jP6BsA #TeachWriting #TopTeaching #worldgeochat https://t.co/IYNPgjHsFN

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2 - Testing in IL pushes a lot of evidentiary support - which is sort of good - and pulling from multiple sources. #teachwriting

ThinkWriteLearn Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Know that writing can help them make sense of the uncertainties associated with growing up. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

.@bkuhl2you Why does that shift happen, do you think? I see it here in TX, too. #TeachWriting

laurarfarmer Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I love that so many speak of confidence. Poetry, in my experience builds that in Ss more than any type of writing. #TeachWriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: standardized tests kills writing! Teach Ss different forms, test writing is one. Must write more! #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I couldn't agree more! #TeachWriting https://t.co/E8eHJEC1oW

laurarfarmer Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I love that so many speak of confidence. Poetry, in my experience builds that in Ss more than any type of writing. #TeachWriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2: I teach at an independent school, but I wouldn't let a standardized test determine my Ss voices. They own them! #teachwriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 CA has no state test for Social Studies. I had Ss read 4 books last year. Felt like a real T. #teachwriting https://t.co/IfBBMnfHsP

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q2-How do you see standardized test writing affecting your ultimate writer-goals? #TeachWriting https://t.co/5EMS4cbLJT

AbigailRob Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: I don't see it affecting it much I kind of weave it in make sure that the skills are hit. I refuse to teach to the test. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@KellyTumy Not sure. I think the NGSS had something to do with it - national standards mean more money in test writing, IMO. #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: I try not to think about it. I want to teach Ss skills that are the foundation of good writing. That's what I prioritize #TeachWriting

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2: Excited for the state test to begin Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) this year! Better skill to measure! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@KellyTumy But that's kind of cynical. I think it's just a slow process to stretch out from math/reading. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

There are many definitions of a REAL teacher, and you definitely fit the category! #TeachWriting https://t.co/Sc2kMStqN4

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A2 CA has no state test for Social Studies. I had Ss read 4 books last year. Felt like a real T. #teachwriting https://t.co/IfBBMnfHsP
- KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT
  
  Q2-How do you see standardized test writing affecting your ultimate writer-goals? #TeachWriting https://t.co/5EMS4cbLJT

IMD918 Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 by the end of the semester, I want my Ss to feel safe, comfortable, and have to ability express their thoughts on paper #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

.@TeachLoomis how so? Can you expand? We have the sme thing in TX, but kids are struggling. #TeachWriting

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Stacey, ELA Coordinator in Mansfield, Texas #TeachWriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@lisahughes196 I hope HST is out and performance assessments are on the way in. Lower stakes, more freq #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2 - I think my biggest concern with the way kids are tested on writing is that tiny window they write in - can't see whole. #teachwriting

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Q1 is perfect training to START AT THE END. I begin with portfolios -- show them and state they are the goal for June. #TeachWriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hi all, late joining in. I teach HS English in Los Angeles. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

HI!!!!! I'm here! Running in with birthday cake on my face!!! #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I like that! Thanks and I may just add that to an upcoming training! #TeachWriting https://t.co/xOXoXiNLs5

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Q1 is perfect training to START AT THE END. I begin with portfolios -- show them and state they are the goal for June. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@lisahughes196 Happy birthday to YOU. . . happy birthday TO YOU. . . happy BIRTHDAY dear LIsa, happy birthday TO YOU!!!! #teachwriting

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: as coordinator, I work w tchrs so I want confident writers who can communicate their thoughts well in & out of the classrm #TeachWriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@lisahughes196 wipe it off and tweet! #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

YAY!!!! @lisahughes196 is in the house as well. HAPPY BIRTHDAY from #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@bkuhl2you And writing is so, so hard to "grade." It's so fluid and hard to quantify. Standardized tests squish a 3D to a 2D. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Good to see you here, @kristingifford This is a repeat for you, right? #TeachWriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@KellyTumy Thx. WH students are reading The Adventures of Ulysses & visiting https://t.co/G0PgqC1owM tmw. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar Nice image. Sort of messy, but cool. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Welcome, @StaceySAnd LOVE LOVE the work that is coming out of Mansfield. #TeachWriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@KellyTumy Yes. I was on here a few weeks ago. Thanks Kelly! #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q3-What are some positive outcomes of testing writing for students? #TeachWriting https://t.co/uOS5och9QP

KerrieHollihan Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#TeachWriting kerrie Hollihan. kidlit teenlit NF author

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar I'm starting to think that writing should always be assessed through portfolios. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Follow @bkuhl2you @sharonkamas He has great, great science ideas! #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@bkuhl2you That's my philosophy. And feedback should be intentional, not punitive. When grades come in, it gets fuzzy for me. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@KellyTumy @sharonkamas Only one "great" is necessary. But thanks. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3 Specific feedback to the writer. What is the writer doing well? What is it they need to work on? Drives instruction #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

An author has arrived-love to hear your perspective. #TeachWriting https://t.co/iwcKZY1uI5

KerrieHollihan Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#TeachWriting kerrie Hollihan. kidlit teenlit NF author

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TeachWriting A2 If I teach them well, they will tackle those on demand tasks. My returning to try grade 12 again need a new apprch to wrtng

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3: it's a reason to write but "testing" them seems inappropriate. Writing is continual and a lifelong process #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3: The data can inform your teaching. Shows where you can focus your energies for mini lessons, etc. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Great writing websites for students https://t.co/2U1dYfHvJN #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

They sure do, and we need to give the new opportunities. It's a struggle sometimes. #TeachWriting https://t.co/rFu7POadNo

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TeachWriting A2 If I teach them well, they will tackle those on demand tasks. My returning to try grade 12 again need a new apprch to wrtng

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@KellyTumy IMHO, TDA skills will help Ss find & pull important info for use in all subject areas and later in life! #TeachWriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3: Just to clarify, you mean positives for standarized tests for writing? If so, I can't think of any. #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar @bkuhl2you I only give a grade b/c I have to. Wish I could just give feedback. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yes! #TeachWriting https://t.co/kuuuXV1LBc

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@skeeTX @bkuhl2you Same. My co-teacher and I were discussing going gradeless. Worried about pushback but it's what I want. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I know, I know, @kristingifford but there are some out there, maybe...#TeachWriting

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#TeachWriting I wish I knew where I heard that phrase ("begin at the end"). Maybe I invented it!? My portfolio blog: https://t.co/n71UdmEEaK

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A3 - The data is sort of nice (hopefully), and testing helps motivate admin to support and encourage. Not all bad. #teachwriting

AbigailRob Sep 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: feedback to yourself and the student about growth that is from an outsider. #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar @bkuhl2you hopefully it will change sooner than later #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@AbigailRob Good point. An outside source may not be totally objective but can provide a different snapshot. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar @skeeTX Or gradeless for a little while. Just feedback. Whole writing program at UWM was based on that. #teachwriting

Teachr4 Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Sorry I am late - two chats going at the same time. Leigh Anne 6th ELA from Indiana. #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@bkuhl2you @skeeTX I think the key is providing data and research to explain the why. It's sound, but some ppl need convincing #TeachWriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@skeeTX exactly. Test writing is one draft and done. Not the same as wrtg Ss develop and care about. #TeachWriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@bkuhl2you true. We looked 2 our standarized test data today & some of it backed up what I learned from Beers & Probst already #teachwriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 Instead of a test, I would like to see colleges insist on a real research paper https://t.co/QxadwiQrhw #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q4-How can talking about author's craft/the writer's life start creative writing opportunities? #TeachWriting https://t.co/LgNjaecU0y

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#TeachWriting would love to cnnct w/tchrs using a wrkshp approach in HS 2learn how U manage feedback and formative asst?

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

And one that is student-choice driven with real research to back it up-not a report. #TeachWriting https://t.co/wHYtZij4Nr

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 Instead of a test, I would like to see colleges insist on a real research paper https://t.co/QxadwiQrhw #teachwriting

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3: Assessment (testing or other) allows us to monitor growth, bolster weak areas and grow a strong communicator! #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4: We write closest to ourselves first and spiral out. Giving the writer space and time to explore the self can grow ideas #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

This is a good place. Watch for the #Storify from @bkuhl2you #TeachWriting https://t.co/lsf23yQEoo

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#TeachWriting would love to cnnct w/tchrs using a wrkshp approach in HS 2learn how U manage feedback and formative asst?

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4 Fostering a writing community based on living like a writer creates opportunities for Ss to study craft and mentor text #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@AbigailRob So true. Ideal world, I would have a second set of eyes on all writing, but #reality #TeachWriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@JoshAnnZajdler Let the computer do the dirty work for you. https://t.co/2OC7sErDme #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Goodness-how poetic. I may need that on a poster. Well-stated. #TeachWriting https://t.co/n5pbcjLwzv

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4: We write closest to ourselves first and spiral out. Giving the writer space and time to explore the self can grow ideas #TeachWriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar @skeeTX @bkuhl2you I love the freedom! I can concentrate on wrtg w/o worrying abt grade. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Mentor texts are so important-so much MORE than format essays! @lisahughes196 #TeachWriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: when u work with kids to look for &study what writers do, they become more mindful of their own choices, esp. w/ creative. #teachwriting

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: we want to impr test scores but also increase the amt of daily writing prac across the gr lvls. More use of mentor txt #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@scottmpetri @JoshAnnZajdler Hi Scott!! #TeachWriting

ThinkWriteLearn Sep 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: Students can relate an author's experiences with their own lives, and hopefully develop a passion for reading their work. #TeachWriting

susanclaireb Sep 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: since a lot of writing is born out of experience, ties of author background and text models writing connection for Ss #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4 - It doesn't have to be a big thing- it can be as random as admiring a phrase, something a Ss says or writes, "found" stuff #teachwriting

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Using #pbl for 2yrs. Writing out ideas & plans for a project Ss are passionate about motivates #TeachWriting https://t.co/mwDo45Vpbf

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar I'm starting to think that writing should always be assessed through portfolios. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

And hopefully an emergence of authentic writing that matters--we will get there if we keep pushing. #TeachWriting https://t.co/UehcAxdX2H

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: we want to impr test scores but also increase the amt of daily writing prac across the gr lvls. More use of mentor txt #teachwriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#TeachWriting ss inspired by stories that mirror their lives. We need a wide range of mentors! TY Mike Tyson for wrtng for my fighters

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Yes! Let's celebrate at the sentence level. It all starts there. #TeachWriting https://t.co/cTQadGMfMU

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4 - It doesn't have to be a big thing- it can be as random as admiring a phrase, something a Ss says or writes, "found" stuff #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

And for books like Wonder and Fish in a Tree! #TeachWriting https://t.co/Bt3pqd0kzd

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#TeachWriting ss inspired by stories that mirror their lives. We need a wide range of mentors! TY Mike Tyson for wrtng for my fighters

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

So many stories! #TeachWriting https://t.co/2ddeMM00Rz

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 writing under pressure and time constr can be good for some kiddos. Parameters and struct to work with #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@bkuhl2you I love our inspiration wall--Ss can put "found" quotes or ideas of their own out there for others to mine #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Building a community of writers #TeachWriting https://t.co/Og5rCBwdY3

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@JoshAnnZajdler Agreed! I had a kid so into a This I Believe piece we looked at b/c Tony Hawk wrote it. #teachwriting

massignmenthelp Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Why students prefer to learn Online? https://t.co/a0lUMc03tC #Teachwriting #TMchat #eduldrcoaching #txlchat #TopTeaching #risdchat

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Many Happy Returns, Dr. Awesome. @lisahughes196 How does it feel to finally be 21? #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar We have a "great questions" wall - sort of. Trying to inspire thinking and writing in science . . . #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar @nmclaren @bkuhl2you No, but I don't grade everything. Want Ss to write w/out worry. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I've used that Tony Hawk piece at several grade levels-it echoes with kids! #TeachWriting @kristingifford @JoshAnnZajdler

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@skeeTX @nmclaren @bkuhl2you I definitely do the same. Would love to go completely gradeless though. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Get ready for the next question..time to share resources! #TeachWriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@KellyTumy We are not alone. https://t.co/V9wSjgqXA5 #teachwriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@KellyTumy @JoshAnnZajdler And there's parallel structure and repetition and enough other craft-y things to discuss. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@scottmpetri I WISH Dr. Petri! #TeachWriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar @nmclaren @bkuhl2you Yes, but Ps and high schools our Ss attend may not like that. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q5-What writers do you use as exemplars for teaching craft and style for creative writing? Why? #TeachWriting https://t.co/WnM6ke2yDr

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@scottmpetri Bookmarket it for later...looks good. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

On engaging writers https://t.co/8XY30R4AMf #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@skeeTX I still think grades and HW are just "proof" that Ss are doing something. There are other ways to do that w/o either. #TeachWriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

It's hard. Ps want to know progress. I grade the final draft and allow rewrites. #TeachWriting https://t.co/BuxwtR0qxB

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@skeeTX @nmclaren @bkuhl2you I definitely do the same. Would love to go completely gradeless though. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5 Love to use S writing as mentor text as we get going. Rylant, Fletcher, Polacco, DiCamillo, Bunting, Creech, Avi, dePaola #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Love that this author is also a maker..so many younger writers respond to this. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5 - David Lubar - anything about Weenies (series of scary short stories) - love HOUSE ON MANGO STREET - poetry (Collins) #teachwriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: So many. Often when I'm reading I come across lines I like, vivid writing, whatever &then type it up and use when it fits. #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: currently using Lin Manuel & Daveed Diggs to have Ss write hip hop rendition of our school's education philosophy. #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: Too many to name, but I like short stories or excerpts from books my kids are already reading. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

sigh--Billy Collins--HUGE FAN @bkuhl2you #TeachWriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar Agreed! #teachwriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5 Used Tim O'Brien to inspire Ss to write 1st person Vietnam War narratives. https://t.co/E9a2VbHz7E #teachwriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#TeachWriting The Unbearable Heaviness of My Mother's Purse josh.chartrand@epsb.ca 4 a copy

susankotch Sep 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Spent an hour with 5th grade today. Took a poll. 14/16 enjoy writing. Let's not ruin that stat! #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5: Each Ss has a "Beautiful Words" page in their journal to capture words they see in their own reading. Great to look at #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5 - I've also used a bit of Ralph Fletcher and Gary Soto poetry. KNUCKLEHEADS is great for memoir. #teachwriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#TeachWriting Sherman Alexie "Indian Education"

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: Was introduced to "Ashes" by @susanbpfeffer this summer--rich, powerful story w lots of craft moves to look at #TeachWriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@skeeTX Have u heard the TAL piece Lin Manuel did? 21 Chump Street? I play for CW class when doing genre-bending writing. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

My favorite line..."Immigrants...we get the job done." @Lin_Manuel @skeeTX #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

We are halfway through our #TeachWriting chat...what great ideas so far!

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5 - I've also used a few (appropriate) comic images with labels for drawing/labeling models from ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY/Alexie #teachwriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5 Also love using Vonnegut and Harrison Bergeron to talk about how the government makes everyone equal. #teachwriting

susanclaireb Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: Jamica Kincaid and Billy Collins are my favorites but any novel we are reading is a springboard #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@JoshAnnZajdler I wrote a piece for myself modeled after Alexie's structure! Such a great piece. #TeachWriting

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5: I'm playing the sponge this question... #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I do, too. Love Six of Crows and The Hired Girl-both excellent. #TeachWriting https://t.co/J1KMDsSZAG

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: Too many to name, but I like short stories or excerpts from books my kids are already reading. #TeachWriting

AmyRass Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A5: Mentors are everywhere, but my go to are the YA books students are reading. Pull passages = Book talk and craft study. #TeachWriting

KerrieHollihan Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#TeachWriting I'm curious about NF you encourage Ss to model.

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

It's so important to remember to write for ourselves as teachers, too #TeachWriting https://t.co/KSB0MDfsst

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@JoshAnnZajdler I wrote a piece for myself modeled after Alexie's structure! Such a great piece. #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@StaceySAnd @skeeTX @bkuhl2you Yup, we do so much self-assessment. They assess themselves more than I do. That is valuable #TeachWriting

susankotch Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Parents will fight it, unfortunately. Need to educate them to the positives. #teachwriting https://t.co/82ZkfJSN8U

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@skeeTX @nmclaren @bkuhl2you I definitely do the same. Would love to go completely gradeless though. #TeachWriting

Teachr4 Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Scar Island by @DanGemeinhart has some great writing to create setting. I have pulled out many passages. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@AmyRass The "pull a passage" is a legit strategy that I used to use more often - paragraph model, analyze, discuss, etc. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Yay, Amy made it. Welcome and I couldn't agree more. YA is a great engager #TeachWriting https://t.co/m0Wq3sHsjP

AmyRass Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A5: Mentors are everywhere, but my go to are the YA books students are reading. Pull passages = Book talk and craft study. #TeachWriting

susanclaireb Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@scottmpetri doing this in my class tomorrow then ss write narrative piece on what makes them an individual- lead into Anthem #TeachWriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

With older kids, first page of Wolf Hall is phenomenal. to talk about introducing a story, vividness, & letting reader infer. #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@susankotch That's where the research comes in. I understand that they need to see it to believe it. #TeachWriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Love this text! Ss recreate the two sides comic #teachwriting @Sherman_Alexie https://t.co/PSHqtSMHQt

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A5 - I've also used a few (appropriate) comic images with labels for drawing/labeling models from ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY/Alexie #teachwriting

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Yes! For the current year growth and Ss from previous years work. #TeachWriting https://t.co/41JUdt5fl6

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5 Love to use S writing as mentor text as we get going. Rylant, Fletcher, Polacco, DiCamillo, Bunting, Creech, Avi, dePaola #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A5: Another great one is the beginning of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. So powerful. #TeachWriting

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4 stdts can see writers struggles and success and id w them. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I love @BrentNYT and #LewisThomas both have stunning craft. #PhillipHoose, too @KerrieHollihan #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@nmclaren @Sherman_Alexie On my all-time top 10 list - I'll probably use it for everything, in some way, until I retire. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I love that response! @TeachLoomis #TeachWriting

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

My faves are Eminem and Jay Z -- inc his autobiography. Poems are the best models. Keep it short. Novels = death. #teachwriting

scottmpetri Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Sorry #teachwriting. Gotto go start dinner. Getting the stinkeye from the little ones. See you in 2 weeks!

AmyRass Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@bkuhl2you Best way I've found to get students to read like writers. They start noticing craft w/o me, which is the goal. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

look at https://t.co/KtouMoOFXU as well. Great, short poems. #TeachWriting https://t.co/PC60amD4Rw

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

My faves are Eminem and Jay Z -- inc his autobiography. Poems are the best models. Keep it short. Novels = death. #teachwriting

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A5 trans of NPR, reviews, Stephen King's On Writing, basically any author who writes abt process #teachwriting

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

NY TIMES. NY TIMES. NY TIMES. Oh gosh, the best models. #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5: A lot of authors will Skype for free & will talk about process #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Great to have you @scottmpetri and have a great evening. #TeachWriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Also read "All There Is" (9/11)- kids loved. And still love "Next Time, Stop the Freaking Race" #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@AmyRass Ever done a negative example? Something terrible, then take it apart and show how/why? Thinking that might be fun. #teachwriting

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q5 also Jeff Anderson's Revision Decisions #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: I'm a big fan of first pages "Serafina and the Black Cloak" is a fiction fave. #TeachWriting

susankotch Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Test writing is different than what students want to do. I hate that testing dictates and steers away from the creative side. #teachwriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#TeachWriting I use the long form app and site to connect to the best creative non fiction

susanclaireb Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar my class is skyping with an author this week - exciting!! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@StaceySAnd Love that guy - totally blew my mind. @writeguyjeff #teachwriting

AmyRass Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@bkuhl2you Might be. Student samples works similarly (ha) How do we make it better? #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: I've also used @kevinsandsbooks "The Blackthorn Key" for craft as well. Love that book &can't wait 4a sequel! #TeachWriting

Teachr4 Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Saw him present this summer and he was amazing! What he said makes so much sense! #TeachWriting @writeguyjeff https://t.co/imQCj8vmvx

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q5 also Jeff Anderson's Revision Decisions #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@AmyRass I was thinking of TWILIGHT for some reason . . . #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Great best practices in all areas https://t.co/sGOYyzTlvV #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Now that's exciting! What author? #TeachWriting https://t.co/Vq3iVSwuRa

susanclaireb Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar my class is skyping with an author this week - exciting!! #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q6-Describe a creative writing opportunity you use each year. #TeachWriting https://t.co/HbWkvwnVvJ

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Great ideas for formative writing assessments and more https://t.co/1sj4HyY0FM #TeachWriting

susankotch Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar @skeeTX @bkuhl2you follow @mssackstein and Teachers Throwing Out Grades! #ttog #teachwriting

AmyRass Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Used Creed by @KearneyMeg today. One student wrote double what he has so far this year. Success. https://t.co/9LqDFblPPz #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A6: I blogged about how I'm working time in for creative writing this year: https://t.co/L1izpsm0fh #TeachWriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#TeachWriting Gate A4, Naomi shihab nye

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@susankotch @MsKraushaar @skeeTX @mssackstein Now that's a hashtag . . . #TeachWriting #ttog

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A6 We go where our Heart Maps take us. Everyone in their own direction with their own thoughts, feelings, and craft #TeachWriting

susanclaireb Sep 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@KellyTumy We are skyping w/ @Hillary_Jordan author of Mudbound which was our summer reading; my ss have their questions ready #TeachWriting

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

It hurts to teach the Writing Process only to say, "Don't use it during the test, there isn't time." #TeachWriting https://t.co/WEuGXMFw9C

susankotch Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Test writing is different than what students want to do. I hate that testing dictates and steers away from the creative side. #teachwriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#TeachWriting My Mother's Last Receipt NY Times

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

He will be with me on 9/23 @HCDEtx and is SOLD OUT to a packed house. Cannot wait for @writeguyjeff #TeachWriting https://t.co/1xPoEPzsbg

Teachr4 Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Saw him present this summer and he was amazing! What he said makes so much sense! #TeachWriting @writeguyjeff https://t.co/imQCj8vmvx
- StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT
  
  Q5 also Jeff Anderson's Revision Decisions #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@susanclaireb @KellyTumy @Hillary_Jordan Wow. She's awesome. What a great opportunity! #teachwriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#TeachWriting LeBron announces his return to Cleveland Cavaliers https://t.co/t0urH3mwa2

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Now, that's probably a great nonfiction piece to use. #TeachWriting https://t.co/9065DSVg0t

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#TeachWriting LeBron announces his return to Cleveland Cavaliers https://t.co/t0urH3mwa2

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: When we do short stories, we look @ diff POV (1st, 3rd lim & omn, 2nd) & kids try out each using same general story. play #teachwriting

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#TeachWriting ROFL!!! Every year: portfolios. Every year: creative writing integrated into every class. Every year. Every kid. Every time.

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Like your choices. Jay-Z autobiography is great. Novels=graffiti walls, poetry #TeachWriting https://t.co/QlYqW0uyrI

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

My faves are Eminem and Jay Z -- inc his autobiography. Poems are the best models. Keep it short. Novels = death. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6 - I ask the kids to write scary stories about biology. Tend to talk about it early in the year, around Halloween . . . #teachwriting

AmyRass Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Shift in POV is always fun. Or show old photo of family or group. Then write from one person's POV. What is her story? #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: There is a great book called "What If" that I got at a garage sale years ago--it has some incredible exercises #TeachWriting

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6 I'm doing a digital ELA cohort w TCU this yrnfor my tchrs and they are playing w blogging, dig port, and elec media writing #teachwriting

susanclaireb Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: my favorite is using Girl as a mentor text - Ss always give me amazing works from this #teachwriting https://t.co/PyEkG7bKfp

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

We are looking at the for EOC Retesters to engage them better and differently @susanclaireb #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

We are looking at the for EOC Retesters to engage them better and differently @susanclaireb #TeachWriting https://t.co/iuMk67l0dR

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6 I'm doing a digital ELA cohort w TCU this yrnfor my tchrs and they are playing w blogging, dig port, and elec media writing #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: Ss create portfolios when we study novels and they can write creative reflections. Also do This I Believe annually #teachwriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Twilight...could rewrite passages or practice editing to improve writing. #TeachWriting https://t.co/nud6FV2jSk

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@AmyRass I was thinking of TWILIGHT for some reason . . . #teachwriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Read 4 and loved it. Thanks @lisahughes196 #TeachWriting https://t.co/zA27Tjx3AN

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Great ideas for formative writing assessments and more https://t.co/1sj4HyY0FM #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q7-What can we do in class to grow future poets, novelists, and journalists? #TeachWriting https://t.co/KUhttfuppN

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

WELL...it could be shorter, less pining over the boy...#TeachWriting https://t.co/gs1PuvFYnn

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Twilight...could rewrite passages or practice editing to improve writing. #TeachWriting https://t.co/nud6FV2jSk
- bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT
  
  @AmyRass I was thinking of TWILIGHT for some reason . . . #teachwriting

susanclaireb Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@AmyRass we watch movie scenes and have ss write the same scene from different characters POV #TeachWriting

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@nmclaren #teachwriting I have seven copies of DECODED in my classroom library. They go ASAP after I handout and break down an excerpt.

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A7: I think we need to give them authentic writing opportunities. PERIOD. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

It helps to show Ss the messiness #TeachWriting https://t.co/BSAujAfgJs

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A7: Give them time & space to write. Encourage their process over product. Share their writing outside of your room. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7 S need the freedom and space to live in & reflect on the world around them. We need to show them the power of their words #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I don't doubt it, and I love it when books fly off my shelves. #TeachWriting https://t.co/6E4sZrSFia

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@nmclaren #teachwriting I have seven copies of DECODED in my classroom library. They go ASAP after I handout and break down an excerpt.

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7: Give them choice, honor/celebrate all students' writing, have time to share, show them mentors that are unexpected. #teachwriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

And Kobe Bryant's letter to basketball #TeachWriting https://t.co/KOQHkTJoGw

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#TeachWriting LeBron announces his return to Cleveland Cavaliers https://t.co/t0urH3mwa2

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7 - The biggest thing, I think, is to catch the cool things they do, offer sincere praise, and provide audience. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I miss Frank McCourt-sad not to read anything new from him. Great writer. #TeachWriting https://t.co/lSqC8Hk0N4

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

It helps to show Ss the messiness #TeachWriting https://t.co/BSAujAfgJs

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A7 - Nothing motivates like success. If they've been successful at it, really been proud of something, they start to love it. #teachwriting

AmyRass Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

“@KellyTumy: A7: I think we need to give them authentic writing opportunities. PERIOD. #TeachWriting”

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A7: Just as we look to instill a love of reading, do the same for writing! Make it enjoyable! Write for fun too! #TeachWriting

missmulryMSU Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A7: Give them enough time to write freely. Give them choices and allow for them to share their work within the class. #TeachWriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A7: encourage, support, provide opportunities for growth so Ss build confidence! #teachwriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#TeachWriting A7 validate the s experience. Compliment conferences before coaching conferences.

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Making that connection is so important. That's why test writing suffers-there is no real context #TeachWriting https://t.co/GlNQgXFcdp

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A7: Just as we look to instill a love of reading, do the same for writing! Make it enjoyable! Write for fun too! #TeachWriting

susanclaireb Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A7: teach writing rather than assign writing; study art of writing; let ss experiment w/ style without consequence to grade #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@nmclaren I'm not usually a fan of this guy, but I love that he chose to express his feelings in poetry. #teachwriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#TeachWriting celebrate the writing, go public

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Well said..@bkuhl2you #TeachWriting https://t.co/MGqLSVafwS

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7 - The biggest thing, I think, is to catch the cool things they do, offer sincere praise, and provide audience. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I can't wait to read this after the chat. Thanks so much for sharing. #TeachWriting https://t.co/RCfiE1Ow4a

MistaB10 Sep 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@KellyTumy @MsKraushaar @JoshAnnZajdler #truth I wrote when in Iraq. Model for Ss & they feel more comfortable. https://t.co/p48v7lVw08

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A7 encour & model. If their fav tchr is doing it, it's cool.Grow a culture.Get others on board. invite fav tchrs 2 class 2 shr #TeachWriting

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

ID CARDS are a great one-off to get you going on visual/language art pieces. #TeachWriting https://t.co/zUClH0WTRh https://t.co/MCQnd5zbef

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

And that's the next question! ;-) @JoshAnnZajdler #TeachWriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Ss clapped for each other after sharing their writing today. Loved witnessing it! #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

That looks like a great assignment. #TeachWriting https://t.co/Tc1hNlmmkA

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

ID CARDS are a great one-off to get you going on visual/language art pieces. #TeachWriting https://t.co/zUClH0WTRh https://t.co/MCQnd5zbef

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A7: I'm asking other Ts to bring in writing prompts to share w our class for our Writing into the Day #TeachWriting

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A7 make them feel like a rock star #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A7 - And share our own writing and writing process. If you love it, it can be contagious. #teachwriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A7: We also use an author's chair to celebrate our words: https://t.co/L1izpsm0fh #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Don't forget @humansofny #TeachWriting @MistaB10 @MsKraushaar @JoshAnnZajdler

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@bkuhl2you Need rove in the trenches with the Ss, not hovering above in judgement. #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

And don't forget to celebrate @NCTE National Day on Writing https://t.co/Wsxy9848gb #Teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q8-What are some good publishing opportunities for student writers? #TeachWriting https://t.co/5IOQPxaXyO

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7.2: We are posting podcasts of our This I Believe essays next week. Make their writings public. #teachwriting https://t.co/XGgQJf14ht

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A7: We also use an author's chair to celebrate our words: https://t.co/L1izpsm0fh #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A8: I always make a @artandwriting plug here for Scholastic Art and Writing. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A8 NaNoWriMo is an excellent way to motivate young writers to push themselves to write 50,000 words in novel form. 11/1-11/30 #teachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A8: We're starting a student-led literary magazine at our school! Excited to curate content next semester #TeachWriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@skeeTX @bkuhl2you Yes! I see understand struggles b/c I experience them & kids know I care about writing b/c I show them. #teachwriting

MistaB10 Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@AdobeSpark Page! Awesome, easy way to publish w media. #TeachWriting https://t.co/sBQH83cDt5

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q8-What are some good publishing opportunities for student writers? #TeachWriting https://t.co/5IOQPxaXyO

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A8: class blogs, contests, school website #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Submit to #PRESLM awards with @NCTE-the feedback is great. #TeachWriting @MsKraushaar

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar Cool! #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@bkuhl2you I like to be in a desk w/in our circle as I move around to check in with Ss. Nothing better! #TeachWriting

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Learned about Adobe Spark yesterday! Amazing! #teachWriting https://t.co/CWZQvhXW0v

MistaB10 Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@AdobeSpark Page! Awesome, easy way to publish w media. #TeachWriting https://t.co/sBQH83cDt5
- KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT
  
  Q8-What are some good publishing opportunities for student writers? #TeachWriting https://t.co/5IOQPxaXyO

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A8 teen ink, blog posts, literary magazines, social media, reaching out to the community, writing contests #TeachWriting

AmyRass Sep 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

My students all create blogs. Follow each other. Build a readership. Always write better for others than just me. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Elementary contest https://t.co/fa8TdpwnVS #TeachWriting

kristingifford Sep 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A8: I've had kids come to talk about pieces they wrote with other classes of kids - when kids really connect to peer's text. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A8 - Blogs work nicely - easy to share, easy to publish, and (depending on platform) easy to control access. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Nice website that publishes as well for HS https://t.co/Dn5urRcEc7 #TeachWriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar would love to hear about it! We have discussed the same using digital format. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

We could use a few guest moderators this fall - take a minute and help out! Thanks in advance! https://t.co/Fks2MD8bfP #TeachWriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#TeachWriting https://t.co/7Kce3yulEe, class/school anthologies, collections based on upcoming Read In Week themes i.e. One wrld, mny voices

missmulryMSU Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A8: we use https://t.co/MtU1aVH1iU where you can illustrate and write your own books! kids love to see their published work. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

On mentor text https://t.co/yv9alZmTVc #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

This was a quick hour and look at all those great resources! #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@skeeTX Probably going to be going digital, but I'm going to let the kids decide. I think for accessibility that's the best #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks so much for participating this evening - we really appreciate your time and energy - you make us great! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@KellyTumy That was pretty fun - thanks for leading! Cool topic and connection! #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I'm starting a list: Keep checking it! https://t.co/W6ifTBpYnM #TeachWriting

JoshAnnZajdler Sep 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#TeachWriting local public libraries will share and display, coffee houses

WeinsteinDaniel Sep 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@KellyTumy #teachwriting Another easy visual/Lang piece: Reading Goals. Thx to @pennykittle for the Book Love idea. https://t.co/ilVt2hwlWF

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

We could use a few good guest mods for the fall - please consider signin up! https://t.co/1qeKvx81Bo #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Until we meet again, Twitterverse and my #TeachWriting Compadres. I had a great time tonight.

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks so much to @kellytumy for leading us tonight - we appreciate your effort! Great job! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thank you to the incomparable @KellyTumy for moderating tonight! So glad to have you with us! Great job! #TeachWriting

nmclaren Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Agreed. Ss like and respect him. #TeachWriting https://t.co/Sp5peiKmJQ

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@nmclaren I'm not usually a fan of this guy, but I love that he chose to express his feelings in poetry. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

(Sorry, "signing up" - dropping G's a little bit here. . . . ) #teachwriting

TeachLoomis Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

I would be very interested in the topic of Writing Gamification. #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks @KellyTumy for an awesome chat! Love #TeachWriting--definitely one of my favorite chats!

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@KellyTumy So did we! #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@MsKraushaar yes, plus Ss can create in so many ways via tech nowadays. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@TeachLoomis We'd love to have you lead a chat about that, if you're interested . . . https://t.co/1qeKvx81Bo #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Many thanks to my partner in crime @bkuhl2you! We are in our 3rd year here...and you are the glue keeping this all together! #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

And thanks to our founders, the young, lovely, and talented @bkuhl2you and @lisahughes196 for helping to keep this going! #TeachWriting

MsKraushaar Sep 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@skeeTX Yeah, if you end up exploring that, would love to connect and throw around ideas #TeachWriting

IMD918 Sep 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you, great information #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@lisahughes196 Ew. . . do you know what glue is made of? JK #TeachWriting

StaceySAnd Sep 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Great chat everyone. Hope to"see" you all again! #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you for the opportunity to lead tonight @bkuhl2you @lisahughes196 #TeachWriting https://t.co/Fq1yfQdLkG

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

And thanks to our founders, the young, lovely, and talented @bkuhl2you and @lisahughes196 for helping to keep this going! #TeachWriting