#ssdedu Archive

Summit School District (CO) hosts a chat focusing on all topics educational with authors and books highlighted each week. #ssdedu 8:00-9:00PM MST Monday nights. Here is the link for our calendar: https://goo.gl/LoNaTQ
Monday January 30, 2017
10:00 PM EST
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Here we GO! #ssdedu has been reading Book Love and we LOVED it! It is one of my all time favorites!
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 9:57 PM EST
      Good evening, everyone. I'm reading Born on Third Base by Chuck Collins. Just finished Barbarian Days by William Finnegan. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:00 PM EST
    #ssdedu Please take a moment to introduce yourself-your name, your district, your position, and your favorite BOOK!
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:00 PM EST
    #ssdedu Cathy Beck, Assist Supe in Summit County, CO. I loved Ferrol Sams Trilogy...I think I might go back and read them again!
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:00 PM EST
    #SSDEDU I’m Nanci and I coordinate IB DP and teach English and Theory of Knowledge. Love 100 Years of Solitude. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Yes but that is OK! This is SUPER fun getting to spend an hour with @pennykittle We are the lucky ones! #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:00 PM EST
    I just finished teaching HS first semester on Friday. Six classes, 120 students, relentlessly hard work... but filled with joy. #ssdedu
  • Kindertigres Jan 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
    #ssdedu Hi this is Paulina Cuadrado, kindergarten teacher at DVE. One of my favorite books is The Bronze Horseman, by Paulina Simmons
  • mmangusosce Jan 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Michele Manguso from #ScoveEl #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Laura Ryer here from SHS Social Studies. At the moment I am obsessed with anything written by Ann Patchett. #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Welcome to the twitter chat all! #SSDEDU
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:02 PM EST
    And I know you have then all reading and loving books! Honestly when I saw you speak at ILA in St. Louis I was SUPER impressed! #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:00 PM EST
      I just finished teaching HS first semester on Friday. Six classes, 120 students, relentlessly hard work... but filled with joy. #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Portrait of a Lady by Henry James is an old favorite... Little Bee by Chris Cleave is a more recent favorite. Anything by J Austen. #ssdedu
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:03 PM EST
    #ssdedu I’m Nanci and I coordinate IB DP and teach English and Theory of Knowledge. 100 Yrs of Solitude
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Thanks #ellchat. Lots of ideas tonight. Cannot wait to share with #ssdedu and #dvechat. ¡Buenas noches!
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Paulina, you get to take over for parents in teaching a love of reading! #ssdedu Welcome!
    • Kindertigres Jan 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
      #ssdedu Hi this is Paulina Cuadrado, kindergarten teacher at DVE. One of my favorite books is The Bronze Horseman, by Paulina Simmons
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:03 PM EST
    This was hugely influential in my college years. Still have my ragged copy. #ssdedu
    In reply to @dblake50
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Welcome, Laura! I am so glad that you have joined us! What an exciting night! #ssdedu
    • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
      Laura Ryer here from SHS Social Studies. At the moment I am obsessed with anything written by Ann Patchett. #ssdedu
  • HollyannaBates Jan 30 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Hollyanna Bates, reading specialist, Summit School District #SSDEDU
  • GayleJW Jan 30 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Gayle Westerberg, IB Coordinator at DVE. It's challenging to name a favorite, but currently reading Hamilton by Ron Chernow #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hi Les, so glad you could join us! this is a great chat for you! Any books in Spanish that you use or love? #ssdedu
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Jess McNary, Kinder, Gunnison Watershed School District. Love Girl on the Train and also Kids Deserve It! #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:05 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • mmangusosce Jan 30 @ 10:05 PM EST
    and my favorite book is 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:05 PM EST
    We Need Diverse Books #WNDB in classrooms. Expanding our libraries is critical. #ssdedu
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:05 PM EST
    #ssdedu Excited to spend time with the author of the book we've spent the last three months exploring and discussing!
  • mspomeroy4th Jan 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi all! Sarah Pomeroy from SCE, it's a tie between the BFG and To Kill a Mockingbird. #ssdedu
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
    #ssdedu A1 To build a book trailer-ish-type repertoire of popular, engaging, and theme-based adolescent appropriate books.
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Miss you, dear friend! So glad you have joined us! #ssdedu
    • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:04 PM EST
      Jess McNary, Kinder, Gunnison Watershed School District. Love Girl on the Train and also Kids Deserve It! #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Student choice seems to be so important. We constantly expect students to be rigorous readers without fluency #chickenoregg #ssdedu
  • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
    A1 #SSDEDU Building a classroom library is a great idea. I know ss love technology, but I think they still appreciate paper and ink.
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
    A1 #ssdedu Volume of reading! Have Ss read more variety of texts at shorter lengths; foster the relationships btwn Ss and books.
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
    A1: Make books irresistible by talking about them every day, and then give them time to read. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A1 Be relentless in the pursuit of readers! Read books that Ss will love and then talk about them constantly! #ssdedu
  • shsmrk Jan 30 @ 10:07 PM EST
    #ssdedu I'd recommend providing students with reading options and works that interest them.
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:07 PM EST
    A1-Survey your Ss at the start of the year to check in with their attitudes on reading #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Agree, @kristymhinz1. My students tell me that reading on technology instantly distracts them. Paper books help them focus. #ssdedu
    In reply to @kristymhinz1
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:07 PM EST
    We still love a real book! I love the smell and the feel of a new book. We would not want Ss to not know this. #ssdedu
    • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
      A1 #SSDEDU Building a classroom library is a great idea. I know ss love technology, but I think they still appreciate paper and ink.
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:07 PM EST
    #ssdedu hey!
    In reply to @shsryer
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:08 PM EST
    A1: We have to believe there is a book for every dormant reader we meet. We have to believe more than they do. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Gotta love Scout! one of my favorites too! #ssdedu
    • mspomeroy4th Jan 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
      Hi all! Sarah Pomeroy from SCE, it's a tie between the BFG and To Kill a Mockingbird. #ssdedu
  • Kindertigres Jan 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1- For my ss is all about compelling read alouds that begin to teach them the love for books. #ssdedu
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: intentionally & regularly carve out time for ‘free reading’ during class time allowing for student choice as often as possible #ssdedu
  • YetiPrincipal Jan 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
    #ssdedu Jim Smith here. I'm the principal and an English teacher at Snowy Peaks High School. Glad to be here. Sorry I'm late!
  • mspomeroy4th Jan 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: Expose students to diverse texts because something will spark a passion! #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Yes! Ss need time to read them. I am including your schedule for a class in this chat in a bit. So important! #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
      A1: Make books irresistible by talking about them every day, and then give them time to read. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1: haven't read the book! Looking for reasons why it should be in my Amazon cart STAT! 😀#ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1: Listen to your students. They will teach you how to lead them to books they'll love. #ssdedu
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Ben Lausten - curriculum specialist at #ssdedu - joining a bit late and a little slow tonight - home sick. :(
  • Kindertigres Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
    I love this! By truly believing it we will always find the right book for each student and bring about the love to read.#ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • HollyannaBates Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1 We need to read, to live inside adolescent lit so that we can relate, recommend, and support. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
    I believe there is a book for every reader...we just have to keep digging and never give up until it is found! #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:08 PM EST
      A1: We have to believe there is a book for every dormant reader we meet. We have to believe more than they do. #ssdedu
  • GayleJW Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
    So true, Paulina. Your enthusiasm is contagious. #ssdedu
    • Kindertigres Jan 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
      A1- For my ss is all about compelling read alouds that begin to teach them the love for books. #ssdedu
  • 970Heil Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
    #ssdedu Kids will get excited about reading if they have the correct book, time to read and time to respond
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1: Know that leading students to a love of reading is a lifelong gift too important to ignore. It is job one. #ssdedu
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:11 PM EST
    #ssdedu A1 Have kids figure out how many pages they read in a minute so they can find a manageable book. #ssdedu
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A2: Share your PASSION with books! What makes you excited and energized? Make that obvious w/ Ss, and get excited w/ them #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Every reader is developed on the lap of their parents! (Or maybe their kinder teacher!) #ssdedu
    • Kindertigres Jan 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
      A1- For my ss is all about compelling read alouds that begin to teach them the love for books. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:12 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Love that you have joined us! #ssdedu
    • YetiPrincipal Jan 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
      #ssdedu Jim Smith here. I'm the principal and an English teacher at Snowy Peaks High School. Glad to be here. Sorry I'm late!
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:12 PM EST
    I'm a big fan of @FluencyMatters novels for our student learning Spanish. These are two of my favorites en español. #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck, @FluencyMatters
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:12 PM EST
    #ssdedu so powerful in kinder or any grade to read aloud!!
    In reply to @Kindertigres
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A2: Too many students believe all books are boring. They believe reading is for other people. #ssdedu
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A2-Too much reading, not enough time, find ways to take shortcuts. Not what we want to have happen!! #ssdedu
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:13 PM EST
    Yes!!! They’ll show you their passions! Follow them and honor them! #ssdedu @pennykittle
    In reply to @pennykittle
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
      A1: Listen to your students. They will teach you how to lead them to books they'll love. #ssdedu
  • YetiPrincipal Jan 30 @ 10:13 PM EST
    #ssdedu Agree! We're using PBL structures to allow students to read adolescent literature. The choice has made a huge difference!
    In reply to @ajgiger
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A2 My Ss would say they do not have time to read with all the activities, homework, and social commitments that they have daily. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:14 PM EST
    BOOM! It is our number one job! It is the gift that keeps on giving for the rest of our lives! #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:11 PM EST
      A1: Know that leading students to a love of reading is a lifelong gift too important to ignore. It is job one. #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A2 In order to better understand our students and their attitudes toward reading we must assess who they are as readers #listen #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A2: Ask them. I use this survey: https://t.co/4XOJUk4A7L #ssdedu
  • shsmrk Jan 30 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A2: I think students believe reading is something you do in school... not necessarily outside of school. #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A2 I have been trying new ways to find out how, when, why, @ what skill level etc. #ssdedu It's been #fascinating
  • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A2 #SSDEDU Many of my ss are non-readers. Ss feel there is no time and it is boring. I need to show them the joy of reading and hook them!
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:15 PM EST
    My students say this, too. It is all about the book. We all make time for things that matter to us. #ssdedu
    In reply to @rcbtwnthelines
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:15 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2 #ssdedu Apathy at its finest. But Ss admit that they want to read more texts about “human truths” as @pennykittle states
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:15 PM EST
    LOVED Shadow of the WIND! Maybe another of my favorites! #ssdedu
    • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:12 PM EST
      I'm a big fan of @FluencyMatters novels for our student learning Spanish. These are two of my favorites en español. #ssdedu
      In reply to @cathypetreebeck, @FluencyMatters
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2: some have a fixed mindset that they ‘hate’ reading (& always will) or are determined to not like anything that’s school-assigned #ssdedu
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2- The majority of my grade 10 students do not like to read. That is typically not the case w/ our grade 5 students. What happens? #ssdedu
  • 970Heil Jan 30 @ 10:16 PM EST
    #ssdedu Many of my students don’t like to read because they are overwhelmed by length, volume and vocabulary
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:16 PM EST
    My youngest would rather do anything than read. He feels like it is not stimulating enough. He just hasnt found "that one book!" #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:13 PM EST
      A2: Too many students believe all books are boring. They believe reading is for other people. #ssdedu
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:16 PM EST
    So many times I find adolescent lit crafted better than a lot of adult lit! #ssdedu
    • HollyannaBates Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
      A1 We need to read, to live inside adolescent lit so that we can relate, recommend, and support. #ssdedu
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A2 Reading is boring, say my teenagers. Only a few quietly confess to liking reading. #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2: Many students do not know how books ignite curiosity. They have forgotten what intellectual passion feels like. #ssdedu
  • HollyannaBates Jan 30 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2 Until we recommend, read & connect w/ them through books like Fault in our Stars, Hunger Games, Divergent,they don't like reading #ssdedu
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Find that hook!!! Don’t care if it’s Captain Underpants - hook them and make the pages turn! #ssdedu
    • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
      I believe there is a book for every reader...we just have to keep digging and never give up until it is found! #ssdedu
      • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:08 PM EST
        A1: We have to believe there is a book for every dormant reader we meet. We have to believe more than they do. #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2 Just gave my kids a quick survey and #time to read! Results were great #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:17 PM EST
    YES! What happens and when exactly does this happen? HOw can we not lose readers? #ssdedu
    • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:15 PM EST
      A2- The majority of my grade 10 students do not like to read. That is typically not the case w/ our grade 5 students. What happens? #ssdedu
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2: from my own life I was too involved in activities and socializing. Feel in love with reading post college because of CHOICE #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:18 PM EST
    I use this children's book to talk about Thoreau with my juniors #ssdedu https://t.co/wmiZ5ta9BH
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:18 PM EST
    Yes, we have to introduce them to these type of books so they have a positive experience. Remember my Fault,,Stars w/Riley? #ssdedu
    • HollyannaBates Jan 30 @ 10:17 PM EST
      A2 Until we recommend, read & connect w/ them through books like Fault in our Stars, Hunger Games, Divergent,they don't like reading #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:19 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:19 PM EST
    #ssdedu Students get that #truth with @pkoslovsky on a daily basis! They love him for it
    In reply to @pkoslovsky
    • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:15 PM EST
      A2 #ssdedu Apathy at its finest. But Ss admit that they want to read more texts about “human truths” as @pennykittle states
      In reply to @pennykittle
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:19 PM EST
    This is WONDERFUL! Love the data! What success! #ssdedu
  • mspomeroy4th Jan 30 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: My class is mixed. I have some students that will read anything I give them and some that won't read outside of my classroom #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A3: Balance the reading diet of your students with independent reading, book clubs, and core texts. All matter. #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
    I use this children's book to get my juniors into Thoreau #ssdedu
  • Kindertigres Jan 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A3 I think they should almost be thought of in separate categories. Stamina can be taught with good fit books, #ssdedu
  • YetiPrincipal Jan 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
    #ssdedu A2: too many Ss turned off by traditional "academic" texts. while valuable, we also need to engage Ss with texts that speak to them
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Thank you for this resource! #ssdedu
  • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Hi. Came across this chat and wanted to join in. What is ssdedu? #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Bravo. This is data-driven decision-making. ;) #ssdedu
    In reply to @dblake50
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A3 @pennykittle “once a student is tangled in a text .. frustration impedes understanding and cripples the will to read” #ssdedu #untangle
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • shsmrk Jan 30 @ 10:21 PM EST
    #ssdedu A3: Chunking. Break it down until you hear, "Wait this is over, can we keep reading?"
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:21 PM EST
    #ssdedu Ha! I use a Chinese children's book about honesty to open the research unit.
    In reply to @pkoslovsky
  • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:21 PM EST
    @cathypetreebeck Well said. It's about getting to know our students, connecting with them, & doing all we can #ssdedu
    In reply to @LaustenTeaching, @cathypetreebeck
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A3 Encouraging Ss to develop reading ladders of their choice reading- increasing complexity and varying genres. #ssdedu
  • mspomeroy4th Jan 30 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A3: I try to integrate a mix of non-fiction text as well as fun fictional texts into instruction. #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
    What book @NanciMorse1 ?? I want to see it! #ssdedu
    In reply to @NanciMorse1
    • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:21 PM EST
      #ssdedu Ha! I use a Chinese children's book about honesty to open the research unit.
      In reply to @pkoslovsky
  • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
    I find that spending an hour in a library reignites that for me #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Welcome and please join us! #ssdedu stands for Summit School District.
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A3 #ssdedu use their local LRT! I am always willing to help Ts with reading strategies for Ss
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
    The people on #ssdedu tonight are so smart and enthusiastic. Can I hang out with you all the time? Anyone going to #CCIRA17 this weekend?
  • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Where is that? #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
    #ssdedu A3 Shorter pieces of reading can hook the students into reading so that they can start to build stamina. #ssdedu
  • GayleJW Jan 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A2 May need to scaffold from the video version to the picture book to the actual text of i.e. Romeo & Juliet #ssdedu
  • EduGladiators Jan 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
    🗽February #EduGladiators kicks off NEW series: We are Family! @mathieu_w leads convo on diversity/trust! #ALedchat #BetterTogetherCA #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
    I still believe that Ss of all ages like to be read to as well. This can be a powerful hook to get some to read. #ssdedu
    • shsmrk Jan 30 @ 10:21 PM EST
      #ssdedu A3: Chunking. Break it down until you hear, "Wait this is over, can we keep reading?"
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
    What book is it? #ssdedu
    In reply to @NanciMorse1
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A3-Scaffold /model use and understanding of difficult texts, allow choice, allow change #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A3 #teach the skills for when they want to use them, not when they HAVE to use them #ssdedu
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Choice and voice and authentic independence is SO essential! Do all! Guided Reading AND book clubs AND independent #ssdedu @pennykittle
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:19 PM EST
      A3: Balance the reading diet of your students with independent reading, book clubs, and core texts. All matter. #ssdedu
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Hi everyone. Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from Palo Alto, CA, joining in late #ssdedu
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Even short passages can be easy to difficult reading. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:24 PM EST
    #ssdedu Haunted. Season 2 https://t.co/uQQRJtjMGF In this episode, Penny shares a collection of 3 stories of Ss who she failed to reach.
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Definitely a great way to meet needs of a diverse set of students. #ssdedu
    In reply to @mspomeroy4th
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A3: I also believe we kill a love of reading with too many weeks spent on one book. Overteaching is Readicide as @KellyGToGo said. #ssdedu
    In reply to @KellyGToGo
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Welcome, Joe! So glad you could join us. You are in for a treat of a discussion with @pennykittle #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
    • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
      Hi everyone. Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from Palo Alto, CA, joining in late #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Can't wait to listen to this later! Thanks @cathypetreebeck and @pennykittle #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck, @pennykittle
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3: a fine balance that includes fun! Almost all my planning is focused heavily on guided reading, matching text, vocab needed #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:25 PM EST
    #ssdedu @lesliedavison ?
    In reply to @lesliedavison
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
      The people on #ssdedu tonight are so smart and enthusiastic. Can I hang out with you all the time? Anyone going to #CCIRA17 this weekend?
  • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3 #ssdedu I find reading the beginning aloud and then helping ss understand the premise helps.
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:25 PM EST
    We have a LOT going to CCIRA! will you be there? #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
      The people on #ssdedu tonight are so smart and enthusiastic. Can I hang out with you all the time? Anyone going to #CCIRA17 this weekend?
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3: model close-reading skills with fidelity, use high-interest variety of text (content & length), celebrate Ss progress & success #ssdedu
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:25 PM EST
    Welcome @Jyoung1219 Love having you join #ssdedu
    In reply to @Jyoung1219
    • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
      Hi everyone. Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from Palo Alto, CA, joining in late #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:25 PM EST
    Hi, Joe. I hope you are book talking in math and science, too. #ssdedu
    In reply to @Jyoung1219
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:25 PM EST
    That's true. I remember learning about Yu-Gi-Oh when I taught 1st grade #ssdedu
    In reply to @CAMathTeacher, @LaustenTeaching, @cathypetreebeck
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:25 PM EST
    #ssdedu A3 Can we make our students #overeat when it comes to #literature?
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:19 PM EST
      A3: Balance the reading diet of your students with independent reading, book clubs, and core texts. All matter. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:26 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • 970Heil Jan 30 @ 10:26 PM EST
    #ssdedu It’s important to begin at their literacy level and begin to increase complexity with more challenging text. Great to see growth!
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:26 PM EST
    GReat point! What do you feel is a good amount of time to spend on a book? #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:24 PM EST
      A3: I also believe we kill a love of reading with too many weeks spent on one book. Overteaching is Readicide as @KellyGToGo said. #ssdedu
      In reply to @KellyGToGo
  • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:26 PM EST
    That's funny. I remember learning about that too. Pokémon too. #ssdedu
    In reply to @Jyoung1219, @LaustenTeaching, @cathypetreebeck
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Yes, @KellyGToGo and I are keynoting Friday evening. Workshops Friday morning. #ssdedu #CCIRA17
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck, @KellyGToGo
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:26 PM EST
    #ssdedu What if it takes them that long to read and the time isn't a result of over-teaching?
    In reply to @pennykittle, @KellyGToGo
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:26 PM EST
    @pennykittle #CCIRA17 #ssdedu roll call??!!
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck, @pennykittle
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Absolutely. Meet them where they are #ssdedu
    In reply to @970Heil
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
    We do this in HOTA. Makes it easier to get everyone on the bus! #ssdedu
    In reply to @kristymhinz1
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A4 Choice, choice, choice. Having a great classroom library with current, engaging, and “proven” books. Modeling. Conferences. #ssdedu
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A4-Push the door open to high interest reading that fits with your curriculum, put in the work to find texts that fit #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A4 #ssdedu I like starting with Kittle’s “book talk essentials.” Use discourse to influence Ss take on books
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
    4 weeks is plenty... too much for some of my students. #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • buerk Jan 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
    HI Everyone! Betsy Buerk- LRT and Reading Recovery teacher at DVE #ssdedu
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A4: Read everyday. Poster that says Top 10 Ways to be a Better Reader - Read, read, read, read, ... #ssdedu
  • HollyannaBates Jan 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3Wilhelm's way of hooking kids on Romeo & Juliet:setting it up w/"What are you willing to do for your boyfriend.Die?#ssdedu@ReadDRjwilhelm
  • Kindertigres Jan 30 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A4: Open doors by encouraging ss and to focus on what they CAN do in order to help them with what they are struggling #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A4: Take resistance seriously. Personalize teaching to meet kids where they are and move them forward. Everyone grows. #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:28 PM EST
    #truth #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:28 PM EST
      A4: Take resistance seriously. Personalize teaching to meet kids where they are and move them forward. Everyone grows. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    I will encourage all of our Ts to be sure and NOT miss your keynote and workshop! #ssdedu
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    @pennykittle If you're familiar with the book, The Incredible Book Eating Boy https://t.co/51cvy9tzyk then maybe yes #ssdedu
    In reply to @dblake50, @pennykittle
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A4 I know this guy can open doors! #ssdedu @LavarBurton knows how to #makeliteraturegreatagain #nowall
    In reply to @LavarBurton
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    It takes a village. Quite a few of us are heading to #CCIRA17 thanks to @HollyannaBates and her magical ability to raise $. #ssdedu
    In reply to @HollyannaBates
  • shsmrk Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    #ssdedu A4: Create questions and discussion points that engage students. Outsmart those long boring pauses and disinterest...
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    @pennykittle Important to help children read with objective of comprehension #ssdedu
    In reply to @dblake50, @pennykittle
  • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Q4 #ssdedu Penny Kittle's book talks sound wonderful! A bonus would be when ss finished books, they could give the talks to their peers
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    #ssdedu A4 Look for student interest and share reading in a magical yet relatable way. #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A4: Expect that every student will engage with reading every day. Expect every student to keep reading at night. #ssdedu
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Use modeling from authentic authors - and have students re-create types in their writing. Ralph Fletcher’s #WritersNotebook #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    It does take work with some Ss. It is so worth the time though! #ssdedu
    • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
      A4-Push the door open to high interest reading that fits with your curriculum, put in the work to find texts that fit #ssdedu
  • MissD_English Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
    How can we personalize teaching with large classes? I'm also struggling to keep up with grading. #ssdedu
  • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A4: 1st simple step is making books available. #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A4: So critical to read, write, talk every day. Growth depends on the volume of practice. #ssdedu
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Maybe the question then is whether you need to grade everything. #ssdedu
    In reply to @MissD_English
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:31 PM EST
    @pennykittle HAs videos of book trailers, book lists for a classroom library and a wealth of other resources on her website. #ssdedu
    • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
      Q4 #ssdedu Penny Kittle's book talks sound wonderful! A bonus would be when ss finished books, they could give the talks to their peers
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:31 PM EST
    And protecting reading time! Don't ever take away that time for reading. #ssdedu
  • buerk Jan 30 @ 10:31 PM EST
    embed nonfiction information to help build the readers understanding of what was happening in history when the book was written #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Yes we need a large nubmer of books with varied titles and interests to reach everyone! #ssdedu
  • MissD_English Jan 30 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Some Ss in my honors classes are super motivated to read. Others are overwhelmed w/other classes' HW. How do we get busy Ss reading? #ssdedu
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:31 PM EST
    A4: include regular ‘book talks’ (from T & from fellow Ss) and pull back from trying to assess their reading at every turn #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Confer with students every day (usually 3-4 readers for me, 6-8 writers). Grading kills me every year. #ssdedu
    In reply to @MissD_English
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Well said. Great point that everyone needs to remember. #ssdedu
    In reply to @Jyoung1219
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    A4: read, talk about books, write about books! Even doing this daily in kinder! #ssdedu
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    This is helpful. I used to spend too much time on one book. I thought that had to get everything out of it. #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Students tell me every year: it's not about time, it's about the book. I teach all levels. #ssdedu
    In reply to @MissD_English
  • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Yes! Text of all genres, all kinds, all sizes, ... newspapers, articles, brochures, ... #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:32 PM EST
    We get what we expect! so important to have high expectations! #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
      A4: Expect that every student will engage with reading every day. Expect every student to keep reading at night. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:33 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • Kindertigres Jan 30 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A5: Time #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:33 PM EST
    I remember that those weeks away from choice reading kills momentum and often, interest. #ssdedu
    In reply to @lesliedavison
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A5 Teacher practice of hanging onto classics, lack of choice, non-authentic assessments. #ssdedu
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A5-Too rigid, too dry, not a true picture of what we all want reading to look like #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A4: Three goals for every reader: increase volume, increase complexity, allegiance to authors/genres. #ssdedu
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Always happy to be here for #ssdedu @LaustenTeaching always helps me remember to join in.
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck, @pennykittle, @LaustenTeaching
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A4 Collaboration from teachers helps This #bookstudy has been great for discussion, philosophy, planning and much more #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A5 making Ss see the value of literacy, not feeling like we are “teaching to the test” #ssdedu
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Absolutely. Reading applies to all subjects. As a STEAM Coach, I always favor integration. #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    #ssdedu A5 We teach texts instead of students (and standards). #ssdedu
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A5: Boring, scripted, no choice, not applicable in the real world. #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A5: Students will work much harder to understand if they love the book. Levels less important. #ssdedu
  • shsmrk Jan 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    #ssdedu Engaging students. Catching interest.
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Yes! Why we need to conference with kids about the books that mean something to THEM @rcbtwnthelines #ssdedu
    In reply to @rcbtwnthelines
    • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:33 PM EST
      A5 Teacher practice of hanging onto classics, lack of choice, non-authentic assessments. #ssdedu
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Definitely my philosophy - when I taught 1st grade and now and forever. #ssdedu
    • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:30 PM EST
      Only way to truly become a reader.... is to read!
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A5 Assesmts are not going away, curriculum is based on tradition As ts we need to develop curriculum that connects to ss as readers #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:36 PM EST
    Finding the balance between teaching with classics and using books Ss want to read? A5 #ssdedu
  • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A5 #ssdedu Finding time to read during class time with state/natl expectations placed on us can be difficult.
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A5 We must always prepare students to read texts critically. Ensuring skills are transferable to ALL texts is #teaching4thewin #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A5: Kids develop confidence with engagement + volume which leads to complexity & independence. NOT complexity first. #ssdedu
  • HollyannaBates Jan 30 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A5 I worry that Ss just regurgitate what the T tells them the text means. They don't actually read or learn HOW to read diff texts. #ssdedu
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
    I use class time. Not graded. Their choice. No worksheets to follow. Has helped some with my classes. #ssdedu
    In reply to @MissD_English
  • mspomeroy4th Jan 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
    A5: The scripted teaching of ideas that are sometimes can only be developed through reading #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
    We want reading to look like adult book clubs where we are excited for the book and can't wait for the rich discussions. #ssdedu
    • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
      A5-Too rigid, too dry, not a true picture of what we all want reading to look like #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
    Love this! #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:34 PM EST
      A4: Three goals for every reader: increase volume, increase complexity, allegiance to authors/genres. #ssdedu
  • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
    #ssdedu I appreciated Penny Kittle's observation that speed rdng is of little value but is at the center of stndized testing.
  • Jyoung1219 Jan 30 @ 10:38 PM EST
    YES! We need to stop putting so much emphasis on levels. Ss grow @ diff rates. Just make books available & reading time protected #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:35 PM EST
      A5: Students will work much harder to understand if they love the book. Levels less important. #ssdedu
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:38 PM EST
    #ssdedu The more they understand, the more interested they qre.
    In reply to @dblake50
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:38 PM EST
    I loved Tom Newkirk's The Art of Slow Reading @HeinemannPub #ssdedu
    In reply to @kristymhinz1, @HeinemannPub
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A5: sometimes the emphasis on assessing Ss' comprehension overshadows the pure enjoyment of reading #ssdedu
  • HollyannaBates Jan 30 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Listen to the children! #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Yes. And we start thinking more deeply about our reading as we relax into it. #ssdedu
    In reply to @ajgiger
  • jwalkup Jan 30 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Just to be clear, you're not talking about "adult book" clubs but rather adult "book clubs" #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:39 PM EST
    BOOM! Thank you for reminding us of this! #ssdedu When would we ever read like this? NEVER!
    • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:37 PM EST
      #ssdedu I appreciated Penny Kittle's observation that speed rdng is of little value but is at the center of stndized testing.
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
    Reading is fundamental to learning. As a Math teacher, reading is involved in so many ways. Reading & comprehending math problems. #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
    Every Classroom. Every Year. If not you, who will ignite a love of reading in your students? If not now, when? #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
    AWESOME! Love this! Thank you for sharing this one! #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
    Now is the time and WE are the team #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
      Every Classroom. Every Year. If not you, who will ignite a love of reading in your students? If not now, when? #ssdedu
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A6-Schoolwide reading time. Staff and student book clubs!! I want in! #ssdedu
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A6 Explore the idea of a school-wide Reading Break. Build A Basin ski pass reading program. Continue 10 minute reading warm-up. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
    Ha ha! yes,m the latter! #ssdedu
    • jwalkup Jan 30 @ 10:39 PM EST
      Just to be clear, you're not talking about "adult book" clubs but rather adult "book clubs" #ssdedu
      In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A6 Working to introduce reading opportunities to HS S’s is important We lose passion for reading when we require it & lose #choice #ssdedu
  • shsmrk Jan 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
    Q6: School wide initiatives and an interdisciplinary push for reading could encourage students. #ssdedu
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
    So true. #ssdedu They need time to just read for enjoyment without thinking about an assessment.
    In reply to @ajgiger
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
    #ssdedu #ssdedu A6 We can use Reach or Advisory.
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A6: illustrating intrinsic rewards associated with reading; realizing its worth towards career and college readiness #ssdedu
  • mspomeroy4th Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Making it happen in the classroom, giving Ss the opportunity to discuss their likes and dislikes. Student led book talks! #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A6 I asked my kids if they want to read more. They said YES Must #findaway to make it part of HS Community #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Our new mantra! This should be posted on every wall! Let's do it! #ssdedu
    • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
      Now is the time and WE are the team #ssdedu
      • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
        Every Classroom. Every Year. If not you, who will ignite a love of reading in your students? If not now, when? #ssdedu
  • TracyArnold5 Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    #ssdedu And teaching Ss how to read math and that it may be different than reading a book, a letter, etc.
    • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
      Reading is fundamental to learning. As a Math teacher, reading is involved in so many ways. Reading & comprehending math problems. #ssdedu
  • 970Heil Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    #ssdedu school wide independent reading time; reading contests with prizes and book fairs
  • mspomeroy4th Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A6: Making it happen in the classroom, giving Ss the opportunity to discuss their likes and dislikes. Student led book talks! #ssdedu
  • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A6 #ssdedu Book discussions can lead to ss face-to-face interaction. In this world of technology, it would be great to see more of this.
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
    A6: Celebrate book stack day. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:43 PM EST
    This is how we will develop a love of reading and lifelong readers. #ssdedu
    • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:41 PM EST
      So true. #ssdedu They need time to just read for enjoyment without thinking about an assessment.
      In reply to @ajgiger
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:43 PM EST
    YES! A6: Ts and Ss hosting book swaps, book fairs, book clubs. I love the idea of an all-school SSR-type experience, too #ssdedu
    In reply to @shsryer
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:43 PM EST
    I believe that every teacher is a reading teacher. Thoughts? #ssdedu
    • TracyArnold5 Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
      #ssdedu And teaching Ss how to read math and that it may be different than reading a book, a letter, etc.
      • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
        Reading is fundamental to learning. As a Math teacher, reading is involved in so many ways. Reading & comprehending math problems. #ssdedu
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A6: Connect reading with home too! @HollyannaBates introduced me to Book Bags and my Kinders are so pumped on reading! #ssdedu
    In reply to @HollyannaBates
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:44 PM EST
    Some of the students do not understand the math vocabulary which hinders the comprehension. #ssdedu
    In reply to @CAMathTeacher
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:44 PM EST
    Let's go @SummitHighTiger #elevate reading @together #ssdedu
    In reply to @SummitHighTiger, @together
    • 970Heil Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
      #ssdedu school wide independent reading time; reading contests with prizes and book fairs
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:44 PM EST
    LOVE this! I know these students were so proud of their stacks that they read! We need to celebrate reading at the secondary level. #ssdedu
  • MCanion Jan 30 @ 10:44 PM EST
    A5 sometimes the real life connection is not made explicit to students of why they are reading a text @cathypetreebeck #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:44 PM EST
    I agree because kids read in every classroom and every content area. #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    Yes! Access, Advisory, Reach, All content areas, etc. #ssdedu
    In reply to @shsryer
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    Something for a Reach, I would say?? #ssdedu
    In reply to @ajgiger
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A6: Share reading plans as a school. #ssdedu
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    #ssdedu Agreed--just as we are all language teachers.
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:45 PM EST
    Let's plan some school wide reading celebrations at the hs! #ssdedu
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:46 PM EST
    Yes, we do. Make a big deal out of the books kids read at every level. #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:46 PM EST
    YEs,m they do! We need to help all Ts realize they are both reading and language Ts. #ssdedu
    • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:44 PM EST
      I agree because kids read in every classroom and every content area. #ssdedu
      In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:46 PM EST
    Love this. Much prefer it to the backpack full of textbooks. #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:47 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:47 PM EST
    LOVE t his! #ssdedu
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:47 PM EST
    #ssdedu Potential use of our unused lockers!
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A7: Reading surprises students with the joy of losing--and finding themselves in books. #ssdedu
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    Wow. Thanks for all you do to help them! #ssdedu
    In reply to @970Heil, @CAMathTeacher
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    We've worked hard to promote this at the middle school. Even our Art and P.E. teachers model and promote reading in their content. #ssdedu
    • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:43 PM EST
      I believe that every teacher is a reading teacher. Thoughts? #ssdedu
      • TracyArnold5 Jan 30 @ 10:42 PM EST
        #ssdedu And teaching Ss how to read math and that it may be different than reading a book, a letter, etc.
        • CAMathTeacher Jan 30 @ 10:40 PM EST
          Reading is fundamental to learning. As a Math teacher, reading is involved in so many ways. Reading & comprehending math problems. #ssdedu
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A7-Connections in all areas of life, deeper empathy for all (which is why we teach!) #ssdedu
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    I like this. #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A7 The ability to go deeper into more complex text. Equating reading to thinking. Student engagement/ excitement around reading. #ssdedu
  • JerryMaraia Jan 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    How we choose to spend time sends messages about what we value. Talk about books we love AND share stories from our reading lives. #ssdedu
  • buerk Jan 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A7 empathy - from sharing the experience of a great book #ssdedu
  • shsmrk Jan 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A7: Positive energy and momentum can run across disciplines and #empower students. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A7 With every book read a Ss gains more background knowledge, new vocab, or perhaps has a mentor text to use for writing=confidence #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A7 @pennykittle says “crafting an individual reading life of challenge, whim, curiosity and hunger is the most important thing” #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A7: Appreciation for the diversity of our world and empathy for people and lives unlike ours. #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A7: heavy engagement from Ss, anticipation of returning to class again, in-depth discourse with text/books #ssdedu
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A7: more engagement, more discussion, more research, more learning!! #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A7 Creating lessons around high interests reads can develop #READERS and learners! #ssdedu
    • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
      A7 @pennykittle says “crafting an individual reading life of challenge, whim, curiosity and hunger is the most important thing” #ssdedu
      In reply to @pennykittle
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    I love when you see a Ss moved emotionally by a book. So p owerful! #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:48 PM EST
      A7: Reading surprises students with the joy of losing--and finding themselves in books. #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
    A7: Students learn so much about writing.. Frank Smith: You can read without writing, but you can't write without reading. #ssdedu
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:50 PM EST
    I wish I had an image to share. Our secondary library (thx to @christineshall ) has tons and tons of great books. #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck, @christineshall
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:50 PM EST
    #ssdedu A7 Interest in and confidence for college. #ssdedu
  • kristymhinz1 Jan 30 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A7 #ssdedu Good writers result from good readers! Better discussion and analysis!
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:50 PM EST
    A7: Wide reading allows students to explore a passion they may study in college. #ssdedu
  • 970Heil Jan 30 @ 10:50 PM EST
    #ssdedu A7: Engagement, engagement engagement! If reading is important in their lives, we have their attention
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:51 PM EST
    A7: They become more knowledgeable & have a reference in which to have deep convo, hopefully about something they enjoyed reading. #ssdedu
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:51 PM EST
    And students know this, too. #ssdedu
    In reply to @kristymhinz1
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:52 PM EST
    Great ideas. #ssdedu
    In reply to @mcnaryclass
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:52 PM EST
    Yes...and encourage students to voice their own book faves to hook fellow classmates & add to their "to read next" list #ssdedu
    In reply to @JerryMaraia
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:52 PM EST
    And Ss love it when they see Ts really moved by books - real emotion and modeling what reading can really do #ssdedu @cathypetreebeck
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:52 PM EST
    A7: Students realize they can read more than they imagined was possible. Confidence. Resilience. Persistence. Joy. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:52 PM EST
    There are many life lessons 2 be gleaned from books. Ss can learn these daily, weekly. They can be brought to tears or laughter #ssdedu
    • 970Heil Jan 30 @ 10:50 PM EST
      #ssdedu A7: Engagement, engagement engagement! If reading is important in their lives, we have their attention
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:53 PM EST
    #ssdedu
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:53 PM EST
    True. #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:53 PM EST
    A7: Book Clubs helps students realize how much they can learn from what others see in books. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:53 PM EST
    I cried like a baby reading Where the Red Fern Grows to 3rd graders! #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:53 PM EST
    So did I! First year teaching... :) #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • LaustenTeaching Jan 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    Martin’s Big Words - destroyed me every year. #ssdedu @cathypetreebeck
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A7: I want Ss to not see school-assigned reading as a chore or obstacle... then it allows for greater enjoyment for both Ss and Ts #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    YEs, I believe their confidence does grown and success breeds more success! #ssdedu It is on to the next book!
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:52 PM EST
      A7: Students realize they can read more than they imagined was possible. Confidence. Resilience. Persistence. Joy. #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A8 I’m trying new things and searching for different ways of #doing things each day #ssdedu
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A8 Prepare Ss for college reading by building stamina, increasing complexity of texts, and accountability for time spent reading. #ssdedu
  • shsmrk Jan 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A8: I am much more aware of utilizing texts that are #engaging. #ssdedu
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A8-Not assuming since I assigned something that it will get done. Keep checking in on Ss to gauge progress and of course, CHOICE! #ssdedu
  • NanciMorse1 Jan 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    #ssdedu A8Giving students options instead of assigning single texts. https://t.co/2j1TW6IKP5 #ssdedu
  • pkoslovsky Jan 30 @ 10:54 PM EST
    A8: restructuring of my classroom, esp. mastery reading extension; setting higher standards for myself and Ss! #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:55 PM EST
    Or what will you change as a result of this chat tonight? #ssdedu Q8
  • 970Heil Jan 30 @ 10:55 PM EST
    #ssdedu Teach deeper meaning with structures learned: storyboard, response to quotes, reading rate etc
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:55 PM EST
    As I let go of the #old ways, s's are showing that they want to #makereadinggreatagain #ssdedu
  • mmeplus Jan 30 @ 10:55 PM EST
    Day16 I tell my Ss this all the time #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:49 PM EST
      A7: Students learn so much about writing.. Frank Smith: You can read without writing, but you can't write without reading. #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:55 PM EST
    Great books on this link. Thanks, Nanci. #ssdedu
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:56 PM EST
    #ssdedu Please spend some time with @pennykittle 's website. It is filled with resources galore! https://t.co/tpHsoHkYyl
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:56 PM EST
    Agreed. My students read the news in Spanish everyday. They are more confident now than back in August. Fun to see. #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:56 PM EST
    And it emphasizes that although reading is typically an isolated activity, the text comes alive when shared with others #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:56 PM EST
    Don't forget: https://t.co/9NxBqE2Bx2 grant applications due March 1st. We will give away thousands of books in 2017. #ssdedu
  • dblake50 Jan 30 @ 10:57 PM EST
    Thanks to all the great work with #booklove at Summit High School We are going to see uuuge #successes for our #students #ssdedu
  • shsryer Jan 30 @ 10:57 PM EST
    Halfway there! Glad I have 50 more to go! #ssdedu
    In reply to @NanciMorse1, @nprbooks
  • shsmrk Jan 30 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #ssdedu There can't be more variety available than in the news.
    In reply to @lesliedavison, @pennykittle
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #ssdedu @pennykittle We would like to do a fundraiser to donate to your Book Love fund! Y our book as been so empowering for us!
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:57 PM EST
    I plan to pay attention to the reading assignments that I give and give more student choice and pick outstanding books to read. #ssdedu
  • HollyannaBates Jan 30 @ 10:58 PM EST
    A8Raising expectations: Lucy Calkins says,"Our expectatoins are our Ss ceilings."What can I do in my teaching to support but expect? #ssdedu
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:58 PM EST
    Reading has added so much to my life! #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:58 PM EST
    Thanks for sharing #booklove tonight, my friends... and more importantly, for sharing it with your students! #ssdedu
  • mcnaryclass Jan 30 @ 10:58 PM EST
    A8: I'm going to research @pennykittle and hope to see her at #CCIRA17 #ssdedu
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • lesliedavison Jan 30 @ 10:58 PM EST
    I find telling them "what the experts say" helps. I'm going to share Frank Smith's quote this week. #ssdedu
    In reply to @mmeplus
  • cathypetreebeck - Moderator Jan 30 @ 10:59 PM EST
    #ssdedu Please take a minute to thank our AMAZING guest @pennykittle . We SO appreciate your generosity with your time!
    In reply to @pennykittle
  • ajgiger Jan 30 @ 10:59 PM EST
    A8: I’ve always incorporated SSR & informal ‘book talks’ during class time, but I want to further amp up my efforts! #ssdedu
  • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Thank you! We will pass every $ on to a teacher for books. #booklove #ssdedu
    In reply to @cathypetreebeck
  • rcbtwnthelines Jan 30 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Thank you! Your book has been an asset to improving my teaching practice! #ssdedu
    • pennykittle Jan 30 @ 10:58 PM EST
      Thanks for sharing #booklove tonight, my friends... and more importantly, for sharing it with your students! #ssdedu
  • tbwatkins89 Jan 30 @ 10:59 PM EST
    I enjoyed the #ssdedu chat. Thanks for the thought-provoking questions. I hope the rest of your week is blessed with good reading!