#miched Archive

The #michED chat is a grassroots effort dedicated to giving teachers, students, and parents across Michigan a bigger voice in the conversation about education in our state. We welcome all voices through a variety of projects, media, and social networking. We’re trying to address educational issues through apolitical conversation, spreading ideas and stories of success from Michigan classrooms across the state, and helping teachers and students regain the courage to connect and demonstrate that schools in Michigan are creating amazing opportunities for learning. We want the face and voice of education in Michigan to be a mural of shared experiences and positive examples of connected learning.
Wednesday April 19, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Apr 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #miched by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/Y5iW4Lilye
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    My name is Kit Hard, edtech for PHS, and I'll be your #miched host tonight. I'm a fan of William Carlos Williams' poem The Red Wheelbarrow.
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi #miched ...Sammy checking in!
  • MrStricklin Apr 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Travis Stricklin here, senior EDU student at Siena Heights Univ.! #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    We will use the Q1, A1 format today. Don’t forget to include #miched hashtag
  • BrownAd_ Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi! I will be following along with #michED as best as I can tonight!
  • GeorgeHistory Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Tyler from Onsted. APUSH, WHAP, Teacher Ed at Siena Heights #MichED
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    My name is Chris, math at Allegan PS. #miched This poem is one always makes me smile.
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    All of tonight's #miched ?s can be previewed here. https://t.co/FiaH1A6VY8 Plz introduce and share a fav poem. Q1 on deck!
  • Kidsmathtalk Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hi everyone Desiree 3rd and #mathlover #miched
  • Daniell622 Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    My name is Daniell from Siena Heights and I am a senior majoring Special Education #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing and welcome! Poems are a powerful reminder of what is important in life. #miched
    In reply to @GeorgeHistory
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Lots of fav poems. Will be sharing a math poem later. #miched #suspense
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Great message, from a very fun poet! #miched
    • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
      My name is Chris, math at Allegan PS. #miched This poem is one always makes me smile.
  • MrShindorf Apr 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Trenton Shindorf from Siena heights university. Senior secondary education with a focus in social studies! #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q1: Think back. Were your experiences with poetry in school positive or negative? Why? #miched
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: I remember poetry very fondly. I LOVED writing poetry books in 6th grade and still have mine in my parent's box of collections! #MichEd
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Can't wait! Q5 is ready and waiting for your cross-curricular poetry connection. #miched
  • GeorgeHistory Apr 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: mostly negative, but in college I fell in love with poetry. It was all based within the delivery of the content #MichED
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Positive. We read. We tried writing. At the time, it felt like only writing that didn't have restrictions. Structure, yes. #miched
  • AssignmentHelpN Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #FLedchat #Gwinchat #innovateNJ #LDCchat #miched #ncadmin #edubkcl A Beginner’s Guide on How to Make Mind Maps https://t.co/HMbTauQCs5
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: I also remember poetry getting harder as I got older, and it was hard to keep up so I lost interest. #MichEd
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    I read ahead when we have the smore! #miched
    In reply to @kithard
  • MrStricklin Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1-In grade school I found poetry to be a drag. I was never turned onto the fun varieties that are out there. #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I have a feeling, unfortunately, that many share a similar negative experience to poetry during their k-12 year. #miched
    In reply to @GeorgeHistory
  • techsavvyed Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: I have both good and bad memories of poetry. My 5th grade teacher LOVED poems, but always criticized mine :( #michED
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    And do you still have a love for writing poetry to this day? #miched
    In reply to @MsNiehaus
  • MrShindorf Apr 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1- My experiences were more negative than positive and I think the society plays a role into this, me being a male in all. #miched
  • Daniell622 Apr 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1)I love poetry when I was younger and now I have had all positive experiences with poetry...one type of reading I enjoy #miched
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I do still enjoy poetry but I feel like I struggle teaching it to my students. Especially those who struggle. #MichEd
    In reply to @kithard
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I have had poetry teachers who provided critical but positive feedback about my poetry. That can make a big difference. #miched
    In reply to @techsavvyed
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1:In my experience in school we never really went over poetry, personally I read quite a bit. College was great though (Eliot=best) #miched
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Agreed. The grades certainly turned me away. I didn't like the criticism. LOL #michEd
    In reply to @techsavvyed
  • Kidsmathtalk Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    I always had a hard time understanding negative feedback o my poems when poetry is about self expression. How can it be "wrong"? #miched
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Struggled with this too! #MichEd
    • Kidsmathtalk Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      I always had a hard time understanding negative feedback o my poems when poetry is about self expression. How can it be "wrong"? #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Interesting point about the gender stereotypes that can surround poetry, especially when young. I experienced some of this as well. #miched
    In reply to @MrShindorf
  • MrDomagalski Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #MEMSPAchat is BACK this TOMORROW at 8pm "The Innovative Principal" with guest moderator @ForestPrincipal - A SIGADMIN for @MACUL #miched
  • massignmenthelp Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #FLedchat #Gwinchat #innovateNJ #LDCchat #miched #ncadmin #suptchat 15 Websites to Increase Productivity https://t.co/t6CXdTeYbl
  • GeorgeHistory Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I cannot express how college changed it all, took my AP students to a poetry reading today at SHU! #miched
    In reply to @kithard
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    agreed! However, one of our 4th grade boys took 3rd place in this year's poetry contest! #MichEd
    In reply to @kithard, @MrShindorf
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Great responses to Q1. A mix of of both pos and neg experiences with poetry in our k-12 ed. How do we make it pos for all? #miched.
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Q2: What essential life and academic skills are developed by reading, writing, and appreciating poetry? #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: I felt like this Edutopia article summed up the academic benefits of poetry very well. https://t.co/LHOTG0HWct #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A1(follow up): pos for all. Start with Ss exp. Song and Rap? Slam poets? Books by Ellen Hopkins (Glass, Crank). Ss already like it. #miched
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1: I had to memorize "If" by Kipling in MS. Now all I remember is the part about losing heads. #miched
    • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
      Q1: Think back. Were your experiences with poetry in school positive or negative? Why? #miched
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Poetry teaches how to think critically, as well as feeding the soul. Poetry is an amzing ingredient in the soup that is life. #miched
  • Kidsmathtalk Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: appreciation of nature, power of words, visualizations, talking about ideas instead of ppl #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Agreed. And elegantly stated, I might add :-) #miched
    • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      Poetry teaches how to think critically, as well as feeding the soul. Poetry is an amzing ingredient in the soup that is life. #miched
  • csteenst Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    I think choice for learners, and openness/passion from teachers would increase poetry enjoyment. #Miched
    In reply to @kithard
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A1(follow up): Simply be supportive, don't treat kids like idiots and use interesting poetry which is then explained. #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Essential qualities indeed. #miched
    • Kidsmathtalk Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      A2: appreciation of nature, power of words, visualizations, talking about ideas instead of ppl #miched
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: From the Dead Poet's Society ... :) #MichEd
  • GeorgeHistory Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: Reflection, emotion, bias, context and many more. Much like other pieces, poetry is individualized and homogenous #MichED
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: Visualization. Reading between the lines. Power of emotion connected to words. #miched
  • MrStricklin Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2-there are so man life lessons present in poetry. Having Ss write it will also open their minds and hopefully spark their interest #miched
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Q2:Poetry teaches how to think critically, as well as feeding the soul. Poetry is an amzing ingredient in the soup that is life. #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Yes! This. #miched
  • MrShindorf Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2-Reading, writing, and appreciating poetry will give a open perspective on different issues and it practices writing skills #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    We have some poetry proponents out tonight! Keep it going #miched
  • csteenst Apr 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Yes - especially the power or words. Everyone has been moved by someone's arrangement of words. #Miched
    In reply to @Kidsmathtalk
  • Daniell622 Apr 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2)Skills that need to be developed are ways of learning how to analyze text&making sure its something students have an interest in #Miched
  • DreaMcCoy Apr 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Comedy Event Tues in Ferndale! Hosted by @MichEquityEd https://t.co/AGhAkJbWED… #MichED @KaitPopielarz @CurtGuyette @BillBoyle24 @mrobmsu
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: Reading aloud, hearing your own voice & listening and responding to the voice of others is important in many contexts. #miched
    • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
      Q2: What essential life and academic skills are developed by reading, writing, and appreciating poetry? #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Vocabulary is critical across all disciplines. Poetry gives a creative and fun way to understand the power of words in many contexts #miched
    In reply to @csteenst, @Kidsmathtalk
  • khustek Apr 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    If you know of someone interested in an Elem Teacher of the Speech&Language Impaired position Warren Woods PS is a great place to be #miched
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    YES! I love that response! #MichEd
    In reply to @richbacolor
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Absolutely! #MichEd
    • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      Vocabulary is critical across all disciplines. Poetry gives a creative and fun way to understand the power of words in many contexts #miched
      In reply to @csteenst, @Kidsmathtalk
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q3: Haiku challenge question - describe the last 6 weeks of the school year using the 5 - 7 -5 syllable format. #miched
  • csteenst Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2: Poetry builds our ability to express and contemplate elements of the world and how they are connected. #miched
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2.5: I also think poetry, like Twitter, makes one really think critically about word choice and meaning. #miched
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3: #michED The vultures approach Teachers feel eaten alive But still soak it up!
  • blocht574 Apr 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A2 poetry shows students a way to express themselves outside of formal writing #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I've made a similar connection to Twitter for that same reason! Love the constraint of character limit while trying to mean much #miched
    • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      A2.5: I also think poetry, like Twitter, makes one really think critically about word choice and meaning. #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Thanks for playing along. Great Haiku tweet! #miched
    • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      A3: #michED The vultures approach Teachers feel eaten alive But still soak it up!
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Q3: Times last spoke turns The end of the year comes Children cry in joy. #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: The sun is shining The dress code will be challenged Ring the bell, It's over #miched
  • MrStricklin Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3-The end is so close, How much knowledge did you gain, Don't stop now, learn more! #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Made it. What Q are we on? #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Nice! #miched
    • MrStricklin Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      A3-The end is so close, How much knowledge did you gain, Don't stop now, learn more! #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    3 Haiku abt the last 6 weeks. good to see you. #miched
    In reply to @AnnSmart17
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Great message to keep on learning. #Haiku #miched
    • MrStricklin Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      A3-The end is so close, How much knowledge did you gain, Don't stop now, learn more! #miched
  • techsavvyed Apr 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: Summer approaches The hope of July warms us Comforting our nerves #michED
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: Tanka version add on: Teachers shed a tear in wait Summer's winds bring change with tide #miched
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: #miched Weather is changing Student growth is obvious Summer slide not yet
  • blocht574 Apr 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Our time has come To say long goodbyes and cry For memories that last #MichED
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Thats a lot to think about after today. LOL! #miched
    In reply to @techsavvyed
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Loving these Haiku challenge responses, people! #Miched is a creative and fun bunch. Q4 is on deck.
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3.5: #miched Tigers are playing #Miched PLN is Tweeting Hope springs eternal
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Q4: At it’s core, poetry is about creative communication - how are you engaging Ss to creatively communicate? #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3: Testing in rearview Looking forward to finally Get back to learning #miched
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Well done indeed. #miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3: PLC Con, UP MACUL, METS,RITS A lot of travel, but all worthwhile For a teaching and learning spring. #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    I knew a testing themed haiku would come eventually :-) #miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4: It isn't poetry, but I'm always challenging Ss to develop their own proofs and arguments. More powerful w/own words. #miched
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: Ask the Ss to write a poem on current events, this after teaching them the rules (as well as that they are not needed). #miched
  • MrStricklin Apr 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4-in my experience teachers have tried difference forms of team building excersizes dealing with communication that worked great! #miched
  • HowardKiyuna Apr 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Is 'Five' one syllable or two? #miched
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Those are key components of college & career readiness goals in all disciplines. #miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • Daniell622 Apr 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3)Its coming to an end College was a success See the end of the tunnel #Miched
  • blocht574 Apr 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Ugh, my testing has yet to begin ... not looking forward to those days #Miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • csteenst Apr 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Not enough. When in the classroom, I used class openers to stoke the creative fires most. It's easier in ELA it seems. #Miched
    • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
      Q4: At it’s core, poetry is about creative communication - how are you engaging Ss to creatively communicate? #miched
  • DreaMcCoy Apr 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Comedy Event next Tues in Ferndale! Hosted by @MichEquityEd https://t.co/vnDR2tsTMO #MichED @SteveWellinski @PedroniTom @ktwomeyMEd #TBATs
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Powerful. Poetry is just one way we can help Ss creatively express what they've learned. Many other ways :-) #miched
    • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      A4: It isn't poetry, but I'm always challenging Ss to develop their own proofs and arguments. More powerful w/own words. #miched
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    When writing a haiku only syllables that are read aloud count, I believe. So one. #miched
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Q4: I love having students use Green Screen and stop motion to creatively communicate. #miched
  • blocht574 Apr 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4 I encourage student to communicate their science knowledge in format they feel most comfortable #miched give a menu of options
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4: @flipgrid is a really cool way to have students communicate also. #miched #FlipgridFever
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4: Composing songs and raps can be a creative expression of learning that also relates to poetry. #miched
  • mbridgewater3 Apr 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Hey everyone! Just signed on & I noticed ur talking poetry! Just got this one from the library for my 4th graders.. all in #haiku ! #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    I totally did not do mine correctly. #miched
    In reply to @KillianDevri, @HowardKiyuna
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Poets love breaking the rules of poetry too! #miched
    In reply to @AnnSmart17, @KillianDevri, @HowardKiyuna
  • csteenst Apr 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Check out Alan Lightman for a crossover of creative expression and rational/scientific/mathematical thinking. #Miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • Daniell622 Apr 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4)Teachers do a lot of team buildiing activiities, and peer reading. #Miched
  • MrShindorf Apr 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A3- I don't know the format that well, but I would just tell my students the end is near, so lets stay focused and end strong! #miched
  • blocht574 Apr 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Are there poetry rules? ... only when you try to define the style was what I was taught! #miched
    In reply to @kithard, @AnnSmart17, @KillianDevri, @HowardKiyuna
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Whaaaaaaat? This look so awesome! #miched
    In reply to @AnnSmart17, @flipgrid
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Of course, in fact some of the best poetry is poetry that does in fact break the rules. #miched
    In reply to @kithard, @AnnSmart17, @HowardKiyuna
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: Science strds practice - obtain, evaluate, and communicate info - need cr8tivity to comm science to various audiences & prpses #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Its a great tool! And SUPER easy to use! #miched #flipgrid
    In reply to @conrad_chris, @flipgrid
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    On a list of things to check out tonight! Love me this #miched PLN. You all rock!
    In reply to @csteenst
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    The can be immense creativity in constraint. Forms like Haiku and Sonnets restrict but also free you up in interesting ways. #miched
    In reply to @blocht574, @AnnSmart17, @KillianDevri, @HowardKiyuna
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Q5: Cross-curricular connections? How can poetry play a role in SS, Math, Science, Technology, etc.? #miched
  • HowardKiyuna Apr 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    I love the modern poets: B Joel, E John, B Springsteen, M White. I had Ss bring in lyrics for fave song to begin poetry. #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Here's a link for later for you. https://t.co/GtaUMf29Oe Short videos for Ss to share their voice. #miched
    In reply to @mbridgewater3, @AnnSmart17, @flipgrid
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A5: My Ss LOVE writing raps and poems after we learn new things in science class. Good assessments and it's fun and engaging! #MichEd
  • MrShindorf Apr 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4- Group projects, songs/raps, presentations, dressing the part especially in SS can really help creative communication #miched
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A5: In SS a teacher could ask students to write poetry about whatever content they are going over, or go over poetry about it. #miched
  • MrStricklin Apr 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5-Poetry always helped me a lot in the field of mathematics. I use lots of rhyming catchy poetic phrases to remember formulas. #miched
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Kendrick, Chance, Lizzo… #miched
    In reply to @HowardKiyuna
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Awesome! Meter and rhyme are great mnemonic devices. #miched
    • MrShindorf Apr 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      A4- Group projects, songs/raps, presentations, dressing the part especially in SS can really help creative communication #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5: Two-voice math poem about pi at this site. Another of my favs. #michED https://t.co/VShkvfiquP
  • mbridgewater3 Apr 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A5: using it as an assessment, showing what they know using rap/poetry... being able to be creative with what they've learned! #miched
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5: I use any silly way possible for students to remember and think about concepts too.. rhymes, songs, poems.. anything helps! #MichEd
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5: The poetry of a specific era can help provide insight into the culture and events of that time. #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5: Have you all seen this? Common Core Raps https://t.co/11wGqSaUkf #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: I don't use poetry right now, but I can see using it as a way to connect math back to the real world. #miched
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: WE LOVE @Flocabulary too! #MichEd
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: Have you all seen this? Common Core Raps https://t.co/lU4jBQm3Up #michED
  • MrShindorf Apr 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5- Rhymes always helped with acronyms and phrases to remember. Poetry makes it something fun and less stressful as well! #miched
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: Please check out work of @chrisemdin - amazing educator from NYC for far more than I can explain in a tweet. #miched
    • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      Q5: Cross-curricular connections? How can poetry play a role in SS, Math, Science, Technology, etc.? #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5: Poetry about nature and natural phenomena can also be a great way to introduce a science concept. #miched
  • Aricfoster2 Apr 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    My pal @garnet_hillman sharing insight about Standards Based Learning #sblchat #colchat #miched #tg2
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Raps seem to be popular for Ts and Ss. I feel like a rapper any time some Salt-n-Peppa comes on the radio #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Loving all of the cross-curricular poetry connections. Q6: is on its way. #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5: I'm thinking this for make students. https://t.co/rabo1kPACD #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5: I'm thinking this for math students. https://t.co/LIRggP1g8E… #miched
  • Daniell622 Apr 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5) Poetry can play a role in the other content areas by creating songs, or raps to remember formulas, vocab,etc #Miched
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5: I can still hear the Valentine song we learned in 1st grade when I go to spell Valentine. #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Q6: What do you do to celebrate National Poetry Month? Not sure - which ideas might you use from this list https://t.co/6KqA2mUxDt #miched
  • csteenst Apr 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Poetry: "slows down the spinning world & dilates the pupil of attention so that the infinite becomes comprehensible" @brainpicker #Miched
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A6: We are making fruit pizza next week and writing poems about our pizzas! Just for fun! #michEd
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A6: I host #miched chats about National Poetry Month ;-)
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6: A Ts I use to work with did Poetry May Madness. Brackets and all. Kids LOVED it! #michED
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6: I Try to make sure we read at least one poem a week during April and discuss/write our own. Testing sometimes interferes. #MichEd
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Cool! and delicious :-) #miched
    • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      A6: We are making fruit pizza next week and writing poems about our pizzas! Just for fun! #michEd
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6: What else, write poetry. 😁 #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    This is more me when I rap. #miched
    In reply to @AnnSmart17
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5: Poetry in all forms has always been about communicating essential ideas in artful ways. #miched
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Great idea! #miched
    • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      A6: A Ts I use to work with did Poetry May Madness. Brackets and all. Kids LOVED it! #michED
  • techsavvyed Apr 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A6: I hosted a daily Poetry Prompt blog for three years to celebrate https://t.co/046o4DNC54 #michED
  • Aricfoster2 Apr 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    #sblchat #tg2 #miched
  • csteenst Apr 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Also Lillien Lieber. Both of them came to me through Brain Pickings. See sample: https://t.co/Lm8Fxa0s4q #Miched
    In reply to @conrad_chris
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Which was (and is) totally amazing, by the way #miched
  • MrStricklin Apr 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A6-I love the poem a day method to start class during poetry month. One from the list I liked was chalking the sidewalks with poems! #miched
  • EduGladiators Apr 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    🔥#EduGladiators is BACK this SATURDAY! Is failure a choice?🤔Don't miss this convo! #FLedChat #ONedchat #WCPSSchat #miched #novaedchat
  • Daniell622 Apr 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6) For (NPM) the school holds a poetry reading and anyone can join and say a poem of their choice. #Miched
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A5.5) I don’t believe I’m the only #Hamilton fan in #miched - Is there a better example of poetry and history? No.
  • MsNiehaus Apr 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6: I want to chalk the sidewalks with poetry! #MichEd
  • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Q6: Poetry surrounds us. Where might Ss encounter poetry in your community? (e.g. events, open mics, public spaces) #miched
  • richbacolor Apr 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    @youthdriven hosts regular teen-led poetry slams at the Neutral Zone. #miched
    • kithard Apr 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
      Q6: Poetry surrounds us. Where might Ss encounter poetry in your community? (e.g. events, open mics, public spaces) #miched
  • AnnSmart17 Apr 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    She just picked a bunch. She had a huge bulletin board outside in the hall. Kids would come running in AM to see results #miched
    In reply to @MsNiehaus
  • blocht574 Apr 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A6: most commonly found in their music! #miched
  • csteenst Apr 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A6: I celebrate poetry month like I do every other month: by getting stuff out of my head & on pages like this. #miched
  • conrad_chris Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A6: School does a writing contest every year. Winners get posted around the school, and published in Tiger Tales. #miched
  • KillianDevri Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A6(follow): Students mau run into poetry at college, community centers, open mic nights, libraries, or in a book (fancy that, eh?). #miched