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halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Hello #RSDchat friends!

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Welcome to #RSDchat everyone! Introduce yourself, where you're at & the best part of your day today. #ritenourexcellence

gilliam_evelyn Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

This was my first tweet ever #rsdchat https://t.co/GW4MsVzBT2

gilliam_evelyn Oct 24 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Mix books into your students'/child's/children's toys/play area. Encourage reading.

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@halliesmills Hi #rsdchat friend!

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@gilliam_evelyn This was meant to be! #RSDchat

dr_riina Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@dr_riina is my name, RHS ELA is my game. Best part of my day: Hero's Journey Kahoot, then Google Forms quiz, then write your own. #rsdchat

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Christina from RHS, and the best part was overhearing Ss group chat: "We'll never finish this way. Let's try something different." #rsdchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Jesse Buetow, from St. Paul, MN. Love your questions tonight, so I thought I'd pop in. Reading time is the best part of my day! #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Just getting started now! Join #RSDchat tonight to talk #ELA. @SalProudPeacock @DrJordanTeaches @bender_abbey… https://t.co/vsmVa6wnIs

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 5:53 PM EDT

Take a look, it's in a book...! Join #RSDchat tonight at 8:30pm! #ritenourexcellence https://t.co/gQHCwFGrKP

AnnRich3127 Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hi all! Angie from Iveland. #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@MrBuetow Welcome! Thanks for joining us tonight! #RSDchat

RSDchat - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Check out the KRHS PSA on a new political disease. https://t.co/4S6e0LnInP #RSDchat

joyeuse212 Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Jennifer. French tchr at RHS. Student said that my Minnesotan accent makes her day every day. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Chantell, I teach a departmentalized 4th gr #STEM + #PBL class at Iveland. Best part,Ss in #socraticseminar #RSDchat https://t.co/Vmo45H8kmh

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@halliesmills my pleasure! Nothing gets me more excited than talking reading! #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@MrBuetow Welcome! Great to have readers from all over. #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@MrBuetow @halliesmills is to thank for the amazing questions! #RSDchat

gilliam_evelyn Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

EGill from all over the district. I coordinate PD in Ritenour. #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@AnnRich3127 Hi Angie! We love elementary ELA :-) #rsdchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Hallie, 4th grade teacher at Marvin. Best part of day - finishing up P-T conferences! #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@joyeuse212 Lol! Sounds like our kids all right. #rsdchat https://t.co/X5aHosNJ0g

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@AnnRich3127 Hi!! #RSDchat https://t.co/yHAod5y9xj

SalProudPeacock Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Linzi,Marvin 1st grade! Excited for tonight, reading is so important! Best part of my day was getting to play guitar for my kids #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Question 1: How do you help develop a child's love of reading? #RSDchat https://t.co/lRAm5lB03Z

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@SalProudPeacock Yay! My tweeting pal is here! #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@joyeuse212 Funny enough, my mom did the PR for the book "How to Talk Minnesotan" back in the 80's, she's even on the audio book. #RSDchat

RSDchat - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1. Develop a love for reading by developing what you love about reading. Connecting w books that matter to them!! #RSDchat

gilliam_evelyn Sep 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: Put books everywhere a child can reach. My son has books mixed in with his toys. He will pick books as often as toys. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: Give them decision making power to read what they want. Student led projects gets them reading much higher level texts too! #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: Share amazing stories with them that they can connect with, that make them laugh, that make them think. #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: so many ways. Independent reading, choice, flexible seating, talking about books constantly and why we really read. #RSDchat

dr_riina Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: Read to them, read with them, read for them. Let them read and read and read. Acknowledge ALL types of text as reading. #rsdchat

RSDchat - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#RSDchat: what do you love about reading? @RSDchat

AnnRich3127 Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: Leading by example. Allowing our passion for reading to become contagious :) #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@RSDchat I love being transported to other places and times. Historical fiction is one of my favorites. #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A1 Make reading about delight again: delight in learning, escape, exploration, sharing with others. #rsdchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A1b: Then we make & share commercials like this to help make books go viral and share the passion. #RSDchat https://t.co/5S00tH7s4f

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@MrBuetow So cool! #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@RSDchat My favorite part is sharing reading w others; love chatting on new ideas (obvious). #rsdchat

SalProudPeacock Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A1:help them find hilarious, fun, and relevant books they can connect with and love, make them available and make it look COOL &fun #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@joyeuse212 That's exactly how I feel about Minneapolis. I even made my wife move across the river to join me! #RSDchat

RSDchat - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@dr_riina good answer!!👍 #RSDchat https://t.co/OgYUxxsa4D

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Question 2: What reading standard do you find most challenging for students? How do you address it? #RSDchat https://t.co/B29f8oVclO

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@MrBuetow @AdobeSpark We're getting ready to begin book trailers! So excited. #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@MrBuetow This is fun, I like it! #RSDchat

RSDchat - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@Mellyteaches made a good choice in your profession! #RSDchat https://t.co/YldDr8mPHC

gilliam_evelyn Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A1: Let Ss see you reading and talk to them about what you read, not reading just for "Ed" purposes: for info, pleasure, etc. #RSDchat

RSDchat - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@Mellyteaches @MrBuetow @AdobeSpark I want to see!!! #RSDchat #excited

dr_riina Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A1: Give them books. Lots and lots and lots of books. #rsdchat

RSDchat - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2. Watching students struggle to just read because it's difficult for them. So sad 😭 #RSDchat https://t.co/WFyxeyGvt0

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Question 2: What reading standard do you find most challenging for students? How do you address it? #RSDchat https://t.co/B29f8oVclO

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2: Inferring is a challenging one, it takes lots of practice. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2: Making inferences about informational text. Project/Problem Based learning helps a lot w/this. #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@TechieTcher We have more than 130 for over 90 titles. https://t.co/fxTLBOVIsc We also link them to the books w/Augmented Reality. #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@TechieTcher It is scary how alike we think! #RSDchat

dr_riina Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2: As a lover of lit, the informational text standards are always a challenge. I address it by connecting our fiction & nonfiction #rsdchat

SalProudPeacock Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2: for my 1st's I have noticed a lot of fear of reading or getting it wrong. I find that to be challenging to overcome for them. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@halliesmills It really is. I love it! #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@TechieTcher Me too! #RSDchat

RSDchat - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2. To me, not having Ss enjoy reading is like watching someone who can't dance. Its painful!! #RSDchat https://t.co/s84EE9g91Y

gilliam_evelyn Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@TechieTcher Example please 😄 #rsdchat https://t.co/P9eWBLOgZ3

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2: Making inferences about informational text. Project/Problem Based learning helps a lot w/this. #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@RSDchat I had lots of good models! :-) #rsdchat

gilliam_evelyn Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@dr_riina example please? 😃#RSDchat https://t.co/p2oqVq0dh0

dr_riina Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2: As a lover of lit, the informational text standards are always a challenge. I address it by connecting our fiction & nonfiction #rsdchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@Mellyteaches You can always follow our hashtag #RHSBookCommercial for some examples! #RSDchat

SalProudPeacock Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A2: ptII, Before they even try to read something, they will say, " but I can't read yet." When they try to, they CAN #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@SalProudPeacock Helping them to learn to take chances is so important right now! #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@MrBuetow 100% getting in on that. Thanks! #rsdchat

RSDchat - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@SalProudPeacock it's like saying you hate math as a teacher. Dooming your Ss. #RSDchat

AnnRich3127 Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A2: Identify REAL-LIFE connections between words and their use. I'm trying to integrate myself into their worlds. Backward Design #RSDchat

joyeuse212 Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A2: Ss want to give up when they can't understand every single word. Need growth mindset. #rsdchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A2: For my students comprehension is the most challenging. We use @KyleneBeers Notice & Note to tackle that. Works amazingly well! #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@MrBuetow I LOVE @KyleneBeers Notice & Note! Fantastic book and strategies. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@gilliam_evelyn https://t.co/Aah2JgOESL Researching about lead in water & had to infer what happens w/high levels of lead in water. #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A2 Standards about multicultural lit are challenging bc of the canon clinging on, plus fewer non-traditional resources in textbooks #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@SalProudPeacock This part is so hard for me to see bc I had seeing them so frustrated with the idea of failing. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@halliesmills @MrBuetow You'll have to fill me in on this later. #RSDchat

joyeuse212 Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A2: Once Ss identify cognates they see that they understand more than they thought they would. #rsdchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@halliesmills @KyleneBeers Exactly!! It covers so much of everything. Plus now w/non-fiction strategies, what more do we need? #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@MrBuetow Agreed! I think if you gave these books to Ts, and a fantastic classroom library, you wouldn't need curriculum. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Question 3: How do you encourage kids to read for fun? #RSDchat https://t.co/cxChawpph1

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@halliesmills Question 3: @MrBuetow I find myself saying this often about several subjects... #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@halliesmills Completely. Though I'd add the #Daily5 and #CAFE by @gailandjoan as essential too. That and @Newsela. I'm set. #RSDchat

joyeuse212 Sep 28 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A3: Let them select what they want to read. #rsdchat

dr_riina Sep 28 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A3: Model, discuss, write stuff for them to read, read stuff they wanted to write. #rsdchat

Mellyteaches Sep 28 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A3 Give them choice, & when no choice, read together w enthusiasm. Share the delight and they will generally come too. #rsdchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:04 PM EDT

A3: Choice, choice, choice! #RSDchat https://t.co/Pj9hdF9HuM

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Question 3: How do you encourage kids to read for fun? #RSDchat https://t.co/cxChawpph1

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@MrBuetow @halliesmills @gailandjoan @Newsela YES!All of my favorites.Still working out kinks of #PBL into this existing system. #RSDChat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A3: Pretty much this. #RSDchat https://t.co/atZ21dJQpF

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:04 PM EDT
A3: Choice, choice, choice! #RSDchat https://t.co/Pj9hdF9HuM
- TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT
  
  Question 3: How do you encourage kids to read for fun? #RSDchat https://t.co/cxChawpph1

SalProudPeacock Sep 28 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A3:fun read alouds, making it look like the coolest thing on the earth. Going the extra mile to find THE gamechanger book 4 them. #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@halliesmills @TechieTcher Watching my 4th grade son in 2 reading groups at school and thinking, where is the choice and fun? #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@MrBuetow @gailandjoan @Newsela I also like Falling in Love with Close Reading by @chrislehmann and Kate Roberts. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A3: Providing graphic novels, comic books, nonfiction books, #STEM related books on how to code, CHOICE! #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@mrsbakerell @RSDchat Thank you for sharing this! Will be using them in the future. #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@halliesmills @KyleneBeers Are reading groups w/teacher guided books better than individual choice w/conferencing and coaching? No. #RSDchat

dr_riina Sep 28 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Find THE book! YES! I chat w/reluctant kiddos abt fav stories, movies, tv shows to make recommendations. #rsdchat https://t.co/KgRHNNELXz

SalProudPeacock Sep 28 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A3:fun read alouds, making it look like the coolest thing on the earth. Going the extra mile to find THE gamechanger book 4 them. #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@MrBuetow @TechieTcher Oh no! We both teach 4th, there should always be a way to include choice. #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@halliesmills @gailandjoan @Newsela @chrislehmann I'll check those out. Thanks! #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Question 4: How do you involve families in reading with their children at home? #RSDchat https://t.co/eNckMZREgD

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@MrBuetow @halliesmills I'm really hoping when they're not in reading group they can choose what books to read independently. #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A4: Told all my families at conferences that kids are never too old for family read alouds. #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@TechieTcher @halliesmills They can, but when will he fit in the time to read 'em? He's a slow reader. He can't get to his choices. #RSDchat

dr_riina Sep 28 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A4: W/interested parents, invite kid & parent to read same novel and discuss regularly. You need copies, but can be powerful #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:12 PM EDT

#ritenourexcellence How many teachers told parents something similar at conferences last week? #RSDchat https://t.co/EpwGXGk0lw

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A4: Told all my families at conferences that kids are never too old for family read alouds. #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A4: I'm lucky to work in a school with high parent involvement. Love of reading is fostered at home by many of my families. #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A4: I also gave parents a list of questions that they can hang on fridge and ask their kids to help discuss reading. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A4: Having nightly reading be a blog that shows parents expectations for comprehension & other info. #RSDchat https://t.co/FtDbsv16OX

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A4: Years ago, we got a grant to do a grade level family book club. Everyone read book, came together month later for activities. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@MrBuetow @halliesmills Very good point. #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@TechieTcher That's impressive! #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@MrBuetow It makes reading expectations so transparent for parents! That and commenting to others is fun. : ) #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@halliesmills Wow! That's cool and a great idea! How did it go? #RSDchat

joyeuse212 Sep 28 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Ss share with or teach family new words they've learned. Show proficiency in ability to read news sites too. #rsdchat

AnnRich3127 Sep 28 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A4:Sending 1 book home a month to build Ss libraries while challenging Ss to read each book sent home (knowing kg need reading help)#RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@TechieTcher How do you export the Newsela article. Didn't really think about that as an option. #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@MrBuetow It was great! 1st grade families, chose Stuart Little then watched the movie together too. So fun! #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@MrBuetow Save as pdf to google drive. Upload pdf from google drive. Can all be done from a Chromebook even. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Question 5: What resources do you use to help your students have more access to books? #RSDchat https://t.co/aCy4NpbACA

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@halliesmills @MrBuetow This is a great idea! #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@MrBuetow That. Is. Awesome. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@joyeuse212 Always. And as often as possible! #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@TechieTcher Yeah, 1:1 w/ ability to send home is amazing! We get so many great projects and work done all year. Very lucky!! #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A5: Open eBooks has free ebooks for kids in poverty. Can sign up your class and send link home. https://t.co/Q6MHWbVwo4 #RSDchat

dr_riina Sep 28 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A5: Goodwill, Craigslist, Book fairs (JCC free day is awesome!), other thirft stores, sales, going out of business, retiring Ts #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@MrBuetow Crazy. I have a hard time doing it at home with my own kids! #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A5: @Newsela @EpicKidsBooks @timeforkids @KidblogDotOrg #RSDchat

MrBuetow Sep 28 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A5: Um... my wallet? Always expanding my classroom library. Lucky to have a great school library too. Helps a LOT. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@SalProudPeacock Encourage and celebrate as many mistakes they make as possible! At least that's my idea & I'm hoping for the best. #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A5: Love having @SLCL Bookmobile come to school to give kids more options. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Question 6: Does independent reading play a role in your classroom? How? #RSDchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A5: Also heard @halfpricebooks donates books to Ts, haven't followed up on this though. #RSDchat

dr_riina Sep 28 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A6: I require independent novels anytime we aren't reading a novel as a class. This yr, we'll use them as models for #NaNoWriMo #rsdchat

halliesmills Sep 28 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A6: Yes! My Ss get "Read to Self" time every day to do independent reading. #RSDchat