#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 October 24, 2017
8:00 PM EDT

2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT

What and where do you teach? Include a link to your blog if you have one. #2ndaryELA
participatechat Oct 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT
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- SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT
  
  A1: Hi! I'm Lisa from FL. I teach 7th gr. ELA and I blog about ELA here: https://t.co/T0SGs1rrCs
literarymaven - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT

I'm Brynn Allison, chat co-host. 9 yrs teaching HS English & reading interventions in Philly. Blog: https://t.co/cyx1WlwPgI #2ndaryELA
NowakRo Oct 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Roman from Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Student Success Leader/Agent of Transformation. Blog: https://t.co/TlIj7nxFax #2ndaryela
Erin_MCteaching Oct 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi all! I'm Erin, a high school sped ELA teacher from upstate NY. I blog at https://t.co/6BAPQQdeW2 #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hello everyone! Kristy co-host, in my 11th year of teaching. I blog at https://t.co/mGFSLRhfCF #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT

And don't forget #2ndaryELA You can join us on FB to continue the conversation all week long https://t.co/5Vm1htM31S
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: How do you use learning stations or centers in connection with reading? #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 I like to use stations to review literary elements and preview novels https://t.co/wHdS8ltSwJ #2ndaryELA
mamawolfeto2 Oct 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Jennifer Wolfe from CA - I teach 7/8/9th English, AVID and Reading - I blog at https://t.co/gPzZEqwbyq Happy to meet u #2ndaryELA
Wells_edu Oct 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Liz, ELA teacher and instructional in CA blog: https://t.co/HzVG7QkQuE #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: I use stations to solidify content after I have taught the lessons. #2ndaryELA
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A2: I use them to go over various skills from reading - like a main idea station, an author's purpose station etc. #2ndaryELA
_Angie_Head Oct 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I'm in my 22nd year teaching at a large high school in Virginia. I'm just starting to use stations and love them! #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I used stations in September to get a running record on all students and to have them explore the classroom library #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q2: How do you use learning stations or centers in connection with writing? #2ndaryELA
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Wells_edu Oct 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I use stations to differentiate for Ss who have different needs in the reading standards. #2ndaryela
literarymaven - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 I like to use stations for pre-writing activities and revising #2ndaryELA
NowakRo Oct 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 Learning stations to offer choice and voice to students. Ss all have different needs, stations help them lead their learning. #2ndaryela
- 2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1: How do you use learning stations or centers in connection with reading? #2ndaryELA
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A3: For writing, I have had stations that are targeted towards a domain - like organization or focus for ex. #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I use editing stations in writing. They enjoy editing stations because they only have 1 task, not an entire check list. #2ndaryELA
_Angie_Head Oct 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Various ways (we are prepping for state test)-T-chart and thesis on a prompt, editing a draft, mechanics practice, etc. #2ndaryela
NowakRo Oct 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A2 S stations can let students be creative with responses. Stick away from prompts, build w/creativity & collaboration on skills. #2ndaryela
- 2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT
  
  Q2: How do you use learning stations or centers in connection with writing? #2ndaryELA
_Angie_Head Oct 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: It would be cool to have an archive of all the stations we've used for writing to pull from - maybe on google? #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q3: Are the activities in your learning stations or centers usually independent or collaborative? #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3 Reading stations usually collaborative when reviewing, a mix when previewing a new text. Writing stations usually independent #2ndaryELA
NowakRo Oct 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A3 A mix of both. Use stations to offer challenges; choice for ind or collab. Vary stations throughout semester to adapt to Ss #2ndaryela
- 2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Are the activities in your learning stations or centers usually independent or collaborative? #2ndaryELA
_Angie_Head Oct 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT

So far most of my station days are a mix. I'm a novice & working on managing time, picking groups, etc. Wish I'd used before! #2ndaryela
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3: A mix of both #2ndaryELA
Wells_edu Oct 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3: Stations in my room are always collaborative #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3: I try for a mix of independent & collaborative tasks. I use stations to ensure I meet with all students for small group time. #2ndaryELA
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3: The process is always collaborative but sometimes the product is individual. #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q4: Is there always a tangible product in your learning stations or centers? How do you hold students accountable for their work? #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4 During review type stations, I just monitor the room, check stations at the end of each rotation. I don't need more grading #2ndaryELA
NowakRo Oct 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A4 Not always about a tangible product. Sometimes it is about reflecting and developing skills. Sharing experiences. Autonomy. #2ndaryela
- 2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT
  
  Q4: Is there always a tangible product in your learning stations or centers? How do you hold students accountable for their work? #2ndaryELA
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: Many times there is a prod. Ss have a checklist that requires them to answer a Q that can only be A by the station wk. #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4 cont For writing stations, their pre-writing or revising will impact final piece so that work is turned in, but not graded #2ndaryELA
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: I don't necessarily grade stations - it's usually practice. #2ndaryELA
_Angie_Head Oct 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: The product is an issue for me as a newbie.Ss are mostly gaining practice, & I don't want to collect it all. 😬#2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4: I try to ensure each station has some sort of a tangible item (assignment, task sheet or exit card) or new learning. #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q5: How do you manage student behavior during learning stations or centers? #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5 I make the students practice rotating, putting things away at stations, and always use a timer to keep things moving #2ndaryELA
mamawolfeto2 Oct 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I used to think I had to grade everything - now practice is graded for completion, not accuracy. Leave that to the assessment! #2ndaryela
In reply to @_Angie_Head
NowakRo Oct 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A5 You try it, set out expectations and learn together. Adjust, reflect, conference. Don't strive for perfection. Learn&lead. #2ndaryela
- 2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT
  
  Q5: How do you manage student behavior during learning stations or centers? #2ndaryELA
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5: Reminder of expectations and agreements w/ continual monitoring. 3 strikes, Ss sits out. #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5: Stations follow my classroom management routines. I also leave my small group to work for a few minutes and rotate. #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Here’s a sneak peek at next week’s chat #2ndaryELA
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I'd love some new center activities if anyone has any sugg. #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT

And don't forget #2ndaryELA You can join us on FB to continue the conversation all week long https://t.co/5Vm1hu3Eqs
dargentar125 Oct 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A2 I use stations for differentiation: support, practice, or extension depending on past performance. Get to work closely w/Ss #2ndaryELA
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT
#2ndaryELA
- SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
  
  Thanks to everyone and especially our hostesses - @2peasandadog and @literarymaven !
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Also I wonder how many of you ability group for centers? #2ndaryELA
NowakRo Oct 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Thanks for the #2ndaryela chat tonight. I firmly believe that stations help offer a choice element to engage our Ss in their learning!
dargentar125 Oct 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A4 I assess mostly for completion. I show models and Ss reflect on their performance using rubrics and samples. #2ndaryela
_Angie_Head Oct 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I have one last question -- in a typical week, how many station days do you have. Thanks, Brynn and Kristy for hosting! #2ndaryela
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT

I don't have a set number of days per week - it's all about when Ss need practice. #2ndaryELA
In reply to @_Angie_Head
SpanglerMiddle Oct 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT

And how much Ss need to practice. :) #2ndaryELA
In reply to @_Angie_Head
literarymaven - Moderator Oct 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Same for me! #2ndaryELA
In reply to @SpanglerMiddle, @_Angie_Head