#2ndaryELA Archive

#2ndaryELA is a group of middle and high school English Language Arts teachers looking to share ideas and best practices. We chat every Tuesday night at 8 pm EST using #2ndaryELA. We'd love for you to join us!

Tuesday April 18, 2017
8:00 PM EDT

2peasandadog - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Hello Everyone! Welcome! Kristy, co-host, teacher, blogger at https://t.co/4oVU89COk3 Thanks for joining us tonight #2ndaryela
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight’s chat! Please introduce yourself. Tell what & where you teach. Share your blog link if you have one. #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Don't forget: use #2ndaryELA on responses & replies to others, label your responses w/A1, A2, & follow anyone chatting with us
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I'm Brynn Allison, chat co-host. 8 yrs teaching HS English & reading interventions in Philly. Blog: https://t.co/cyx1WlfdS8 #2ndaryELA
ItsMrsPenrod Apr 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Krista from WI teaching 8th grade literature & language 🤓#2ndaryela
- literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
  
  Welcome to tonight’s chat! Please introduce yourself. Tell what & where you teach. Share your blog link if you have one. #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

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amberh00ks Apr 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Amber - 2ndary ELA Learning Coach from Huntsville, Texas. Planning to revive https://t.co/6O3s1sVLFS #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: What types of informal assessments do you use to measure learning in your classroom? #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: I look at the triangulation of data: conversations, observations and products. Daily classroom work is a good informal tool #2ndaryela
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 For informal assessments, I love gamified learning like @GetKahoot ! #2ndaryELA #2ndaryELA
yWords_English Apr 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
I teach 11th grade Honors ELA, APLang&Comp, and ESL @OHSJackets1 in @city_oxford in Alabama. This my 18th year in the classroom. #2ndaryELA
- literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
  
  Welcome to tonight’s chat! Please introduce yourself. Tell what & where you teach. Share your blog link if you have one. #2ndaryELA
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi all, Scott from MD. I'm a 6-12 ELA Instructional Specialist. Jumping in late for #2ndaryELA
amberh00ks Apr 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: for formative assessments-likert scales, various exit tickets, four corners...lots of things from https://t.co/6BMA13yPRq #2ndaryELA
yWords_English Apr 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 Observation, ExitSlips, 3-2-1s, Checklists, GraphicOrganizers, SocrativeQuizzes. #2ndaryELA
ItsMrsPenrod Apr 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1 Status of the class logs, exit slips, conferencing, & check outs #2ndaryela
- literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What types of informal assessments do you use to measure learning in your classroom? #2ndaryELA
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 Folks have named a bunch, but I also like to survey students. Let them process, reflect, and explain in writing what they know #2ndaryELA
kaiegaffigan Apr 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Made it on time this week! World lit in GA, still student teaching. The blog is under construction-link is on my page (too long) #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2: I vary my assessment oral presentations, written responses, artistic & drama assignments. That way all students can shine #2ndaryela
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q2: What is your favorite or most creative way of assessing students? #2ndaryELA
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 cont. I also like to use Google Forms to collect informal (and formal) obervational data. So many things you can do with Forms #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 My new favorite way of assessing is with @breakoutEDU Students demonstrate knowledge, think creatively, work collaboratively #2ndaryela
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Conferencing might be the single best way! So important to set aside time to do so! #2ndaryela
In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod
yWords_English Apr 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2 "Aspects" Poems are my most creative form of assessment. #2ndaryELA
ItsMrsPenrod Apr 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A2 Ss are currently writing their own sci-fi stories- so fun & engaging for Ss & me! 👍🏻 #2ndaryELA
- literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
  
  Q2: What is your favorite or most creative way of assessing students? #2ndaryELA
kaiegaffigan Apr 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: stickies, thumbs up/down, and wrap-up discussion. Want to remind myself about exit slips more often!! #2ndaryELA
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2 I best like to assess them in the way they most want to be assessed. I offer lots of choice of student content and product #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q3: Are you required to use certain formal assessments or do you design your own? #2ndaryELA
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Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Exit slips can be really effective closure and informal assessment. Can be done with Google Forms--easier for you to see data! #2ndaryela
In reply to @kaiegaffigan
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3 No required assessments except state exams. I design my own. #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: I can design all of my own assessments, but I must grade using a rubric and standards based grading #2ndaryela
amberh00ks Apr 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: Have been required to have MC assessments scanned in for data but we are moving away from this regimented guessing game. #2ndaryELA
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3 One required assessment per quarter; otherwise, lots of freedom! #2ndaryELA
yWords_English Apr 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3 I use a combo-required to use CFAs, benchmarks, and teacher-made. AP Lang & Comp takes a mock exam as well. #2ndaryELA
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

They can, but we have access to Chromebooks, too. (Lucky, I know!) But they definitely used their phones before the Chromebooks! #2ndaryela
In reply to @kaiegaffigan
ItsMrsPenrod Apr 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A3 We are lucky to use our own! This gives us so much flexibility to create & design with others- including Ss #2ndaryela
- literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Are you required to use certain formal assessments or do you design your own? #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q4: Are your assessments based on standards? Skills? Content? How does that affect the design? #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4 My assessments are based on skills and related standards. My assessments are always text based so Ss apply skill to a new text #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: My assessments are to showcase the skills students have gained through the unit. I use the backwards design model. #2ndaryela
amberh00ks Apr 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: definitely based on standards! Ideally written before planning instruction. #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: Within any given unit I have a variety of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments. #2ndaryela
kaiegaffigan Apr 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: I'd say more skills/content. I go for holistic rubrics and checklist-type. Sometimes it feels unorganized :/ #2ndaryELA
ItsMrsPenrod Apr 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A4 All of the above! The design of the assessment really depends on the learners- what do they need to be most successful? #2ndaryela
- literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
  
  Q4: Are your assessments based on standards? Skills? Content? How does that affect the design? #2ndaryELA
yWords_English Apr 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4 Teacher-made more content and standards based than CFAs and Benchmarks bc not all Ts use same content due to Ss reading levels.#2ndaryELA
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4 The content is merely the gateway to the skills. Demonstrable learning goals = analysis, synthesis, and evaluation #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q5: How do you use data from assessments to plan future lessons? #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5 Questions that many Ss miss are a red flag that lets me know I need to reteach #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5: I use data to see what areas students still need to improve in/on. Then I try to integrate these skills into future lessons #2ndaryela
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5 Data begins the cycle anew. What must I teach? To whom? How must I teach it? Why? How will I know they learned it? More data.. #2ndaryELA
yWords_English Apr 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5 I use Ss data to plan what Ss need to be successful whether that is on the AP exam, the ACT, the ASVAB, WorkKeys, or ACCESS. #2ndaryELA
ItsMrsPenrod Apr 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A5 Data (isn't just numbers) assists in the direction we will continue on in- what do learners still need? #2ndaryELA
- literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
  
  Q5: How do you use data from assessments to plan future lessons? #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Next week's chat: article of the week. See you on 425 at 8pm EST #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

We’re already planning for next year. #2ndaryELA could you take a few minutes to give us some feedback? https://t.co/yR0Jjk8sS5
kaiegaffigan Apr 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A5: what skills to keep practicing and will it be stations, whole class, or total reteaching #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Here's a sneak peek at next week’s questions. #2ndaryELA #secondary #ELA
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Thanks all, great chat! Thanks @literarymaven and @2peasandadog for all you do! #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

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MsJanamanchi410 Apr 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#2ndaryela A5 Data from assessment shapes which skills will be taught recursively & which need to be scaffolded differently.
In reply to @literarymaven
yWords_English Apr 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Here's next week's #2ndaryELA Qs @cadesomers @ChelleShel617 @amywreaves @holley0104 @OHS_Fuller_ @city_oxford @OHSJackets1 #OCSchat
- literarymaven - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
  
  Here's a sneak peek at next week’s questions. #2ndaryELA #secondary #ELA
Lyricalswordz Apr 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Whenever I hear someone say "recursively" in a chat! #2ndaryela
In reply to @MsJanamanchi410, @literarymaven
bkuhl2you Apr 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Chatting about grammar on #TeachWriting in a little over 15 min - join us! #EngChat #2ndaryELA #TCRWP #EdTechChat #EdChat #NCTEChat #NWP
mrsgrayreads2 Apr 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A)2 I really like the instant feedback that Goggle Classroom offers. Ts can comment and assess S work in real time. #2ndaryELA