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Sunday November 13, 2016
8:00 PM EST
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:00 PM EST
Good evening
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PLN! Tonight we will discuss Making Inferences. Please introduce yourself & tell us your favorite Thanksgiving food!
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:00 PM EST
Hello,
#1stchat
friends! Leka from Iowa. We are excited to welcome
@OCTAshley
as a guest moderator tonight!
In reply to @OCTAshley
valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:00 PM EST
Happy Sunday! It's time for
#1stchat
. I'm Val from Michigan and I'm excited to talk about Inferring with guest-host
@OCTAshley
.
In reply to @OCTAshley
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Ashley Read - 1st grade teacher @ O.C. Taylor Elementary in Colleyville, TX. Excited to guest-host a chat for the first time ever!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Thank you so much! So excited to learn from this awesome PLN!!!!
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teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hi Val and Ashley!
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Excited for the topic, Ashley.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Ashley Read - 1st grade teacher @ O.C. Taylor Elementary in Colleyville, TX. Excited to guest-host a chat for the first time ever!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Welcome, friend! So glad you are here with us.
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hi I am Terry, 3rd gr T in Florida. I love the stuffing (when done right)
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Enichols22
Nov 13 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hi
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! I am Emily. I am a preservice teacher from PA.
teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:02 PM EST
Thanks it's my first twitter chat. I teach first grade in southern CA.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:02 PM EST
That's one of my faves, too. Thanks for being here!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:02 PM EST
Thanks for joining us tonight!
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BCFutureTeacher
Nov 13 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi my name is Claire and I am student teaching in 1st grade.
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi friend. So glad you are here.
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Woods1stgrade
Nov 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
Traci from KS, at my sons soccer banquet so gonna try to do both😀 my fav food is cheesy potatoes and ham
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hi Terry, good to see you.
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
Welcome Emily! Glad you are joining in.
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leannammorton
Nov 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hello, I am Leanna. I tach first grade in Wyoming.
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MsKnutsonsClass
Nov 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
welcome! So glad to see you're on Twitter! So much learning happens here! :)
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hi Claire, glad you are joining us tonight.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hi, Traci! Glad to see you!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi, Leanna! Glad you are here
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!
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hi Traci, glad to see you.
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cdmom
Nov 13 @ 8:04 PM EST
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Hi my favorite Sunday night friends, Claire here from Vermont. Have you seen the super moon yet? It's beautiful.
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:04 PM EST
Not yet. Thanks for reminding me! So glad you are here with us.
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In reply to @cdmom
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
I will begin each question with Q1, Q2,...etc. Please answer with A1, A2,...etc. Don’t forget 2 favorite & reply 2 tweets you love!
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tracey_bleakley
Nov 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Tracey from Texas, trying to get kids ready for bed. Will be in and out tonight.
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HaleyMyers27
Nov 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
I'm Haley and I am a senior Elementary education major. My favorite Thanksgiving food is definitely the mashed potatoes!
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JaneCulver5
Nov 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hi! Jane here from Kansas! My favorite food is Turkey, but Tday is tough for me as I am trying to eat healthier now!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hi, Claire! Yes, the moon is beautiful but I never appreciate the full moon... I think you know why:)
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In reply to @cdmom
valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hi Haley, glad you are here.
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MsKnutsonsClass
Nov 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hey everyone .. I'm a picky eater - don't like Thanksgiving food, but do like the strawberries my gma always has for me :)
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hi, Tracey! Great to see you!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:06 PM EST
Hi, Haley! Welcome to
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In reply to @HaleyMyers27
MsKnutsonsClass
Nov 13 @ 8:06 PM EST
my thought exactly as I was driving home tonight ;)
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In reply to @lekadegroot, @cdmom
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:06 PM EST
Q1 coming right up!
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:06 PM EST
Welcome student teachers/preservice teachers! So glad you are joining us.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:06 PM EST
Hi, Jane! I love turkey as well!
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In reply to @JaneCulver5
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:06 PM EST
Q1: Why is it important to teach students how to make inferences?
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1 is on deck!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:06 PM EST
Q1: Why is it important to teach students how to make inferences?
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MsKnutsonsClass
Nov 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
@leannammorton
love seeing new Ts here .. excited to follow you!
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teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: So that they can connect their schema with predictions of what may happen in a text.
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tracey_bleakley
Nov 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
My husband and I were just talking about this on the way home from dinner. :-)
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In reply to @MsKnutsonsClass, @lekadegroot, @cdmom
Enichols22
Nov 13 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: I think it's important to teach students how to make inferences so that they can begin to learn to think for themselves
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
Hello
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! Danielle from IN. Gotta be the mashed potatoes!!
FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1: It is what we do to comprehend so much. Even people and circumstances. We use it everywhere.
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KLirenman
Nov 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
Karen here from Vancouver, Canada.
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1 When student make inferences they are making meaning and increasing comprehension.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
Hi, Danielle! Great to see you!
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In reply to @DaniWhite2311
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
You're so right! So much of our social development is learning to make inferences.
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In reply to @FirstAtBat
KLirenman
Nov 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1 Inferring helps engage the mind!
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: We are teaching them how to use what they know with what the author gives. A deeper layer than the right there stuff.
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massignmenthelp
Nov 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
10 Apps That Every Teacher Needs to Use
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AssignmentHelpN
Nov 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
Benefits of Blended Learning
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
Yes! Higher-order thinking skills in the HOUSE.
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In reply to @FirstAtBat
Woods1stgrade
Nov 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: inferences help make personal connections and increase comprehension
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mflicek1
Nov 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
Hi everyone! Michelle from WI.
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McMains1st
Nov 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
Kelly from Kansas- sorry I'm late - had to watch my Cowboys win! 😉
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BCFutureTeacher
Nov 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 It is important for students to make inferences because it makes them think and helps them comprehend what they are reading
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 Another way to use their mindfulness when they read and apply what they know.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
Q2 is coming right up!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
Hi, Michelle!
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In reply to @mflicek1
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
Hi, Kelly!
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In reply to @McMains1st
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
Me too! Love my
@dallascowboys
!
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In reply to @McMains1st, @dallascowboys
Jennifertorgers
Nov 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
Jennifer in Illinois. I've got to say I love the pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting.
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:11 PM EST
Yes, those connections now take them deeper. We use it to predict, compare, and even vocabulary.
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Woods1stgrade
Nov 13 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: inferences help make personal connections and increase comprehension
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leannammorton
Nov 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1We need to support them supporting their answers w/ the text, but the "why they think that" allows them to connect w/ self & text
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
Q2: What are some of your favorite picture books to use to teach inferencing?
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1 We are also asking students to draw conclusions when things are not explicitly stated in the text.
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Jennifertorgers
Nov 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
Most books require the reader to infer in order to truly understand and enjoy the story.
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
Q2 is on deck.
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In reply to @OCTAshley
valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2 is on deck.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:12 PM EST
Q2: What are some of your favorite picture books to use to teach inferencing?
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2: Personally, I felt like there were tons of places for students to infer in the Troublemaker by
@studiocastillo
for
#GRA16
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In reply to @studiocastillo
teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2: I was going to say that inferencing can really be applied to almost any quality literature book.
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2: Chris Van Allsburg are my favorites. All of his book use inference.
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The Stranger is perfect at this time of yr
leannammorton
Nov 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2 I love, love, love Two Bad Ant by Chris Van Allsberg
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2 The "No David!" books are great for teaching inferring. They are highly engaging and easy for first graders to relate to.
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Woods1stgrade
Nov 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2: I use all books to make inferences
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2 Not picture book, but I love using an image like this.
https://t.co/Xzu8uR4Qid
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Jennifertorgers
Nov 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2. The Snowy Day, Rollercoaster
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
Books that will challenge them, go above so they struggle just enough and need to pull out the inference strategy.
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mflicek1
Nov 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
I agree!
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In reply to @teachandbeach1
FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2: All mysteries are perfect as well.
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mflicek1
Nov 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
YES! I love The Stranger!
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In reply to @FirstAtBat
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:16 PM EST
Absolutely! Pictures are perfect for practicing how to make inferences.
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In reply to @lekadegroot
leannammorton
Nov 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2) Georgia Heard has great poems for teaching inferring
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2 this short film is great for inferring!
https://t.co/OxqhL0oHAn
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
YES! Wordless books and just images are ideal.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2 Not picture book, but I love using an image like this.
https://t.co/Xzu8uR4Qid
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McMains1st
Nov 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2-
@The_Pigeon
-Mo Willams and I love
@PatriciaPolacco
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In reply to @The_Pigeon, @PatriciaPolacco
valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2 Poetry is also good to use for making inferences.
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mflicek1
Nov 13 @ 8:17 PM EST
I also use some great videos without sound, Pixar has some great ones.
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In reply to @lekadegroot
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q3 is coming right up!
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BCFutureTeacher
Nov 13 @ 8:18 PM EST
I agree. In almost any book you can stop and ask what might happen and have students explain why using the text
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In reply to @teachandbeach1
Jennifertorgers
Nov 13 @ 8:18 PM EST
Me too! And they are also great for writing prompts.
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In reply to @lekadegroot
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q3: Are there any special videos or movie clips you use to teach inferencing?
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q3 is on deck!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q3: Are there any special videos or movie clips you use to teach inferencing?
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tracey_bleakley
Nov 13 @ 8:19 PM EST
I love using poetry to teach inferring.
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In reply to @leannammorton
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:19 PM EST
oops! I was a little ahead:)
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In reply to @OCTAshley
Enichols22
Nov 13 @ 8:19 PM EST
A3: I think it would be great to show a video and not play the ending and have students discuss what they think will happen
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:20 PM EST
Great idea!
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In reply to @Enichols22
cdmom
Nov 13 @ 8:20 PM EST
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A2 I want my Hat Back by Jon Klaussen Ss love to infer right away trying to figure out who has the bears hat.
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:21 PM EST
A3: I love this blog post with videos to use.
https://t.co/JChIKxyPJ3
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
I have used that for yrs. Have you seen the book where different authors wrote stories for those?
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McMains1st
Nov 13 @ 8:21 PM EST
-you might like The Mysteries of Harris Burdick for older Ss-in college we had to make a story for the pic#1stchat
In reply to @FirstAtBat
valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
A3
@Wonderopolis
has a really funny video called "When Will Pigs Fly" that my student love.
https://t.co/C7EW4ju0tu
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In reply to @Wonderopolis
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:22 PM EST
Great post! Thanks!!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:21 PM EST
A3: I love this blog post with videos to use.
https://t.co/JChIKxyPJ3
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
I can't wait to show my students. Thanks for sharing!
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In reply to @valruckes, @Wonderopolis
FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
https://t.co/wC9d38gi6g
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
https://t.co/1ricJFXCeE
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HaleyMyers27
Nov 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothes is a great book for making inferences. Bonus: It's silly so the kids love it!!
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McMains1st
Nov 13 @ 8:23 PM EST
A3-
@AnnieAndMoby
- BrainPopjr has a good video on inference
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In reply to @AnnieAndMoby
mflicek1
Nov 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: I love this one, One Man Band
https://t.co/USzArJAvh1
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3 Here is another one.
https://t.co/XiuZ5gKRuA
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mflicek1
Nov 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
We have many of the same great ones! Used this one last year, great!!
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In reply to @FirstAtBat
McMains1st
Nov 13 @ 8:24 PM EST
- I LOVE that book!!!
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In reply to @cdmom
FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:25 PM EST
I have a few on my page here
https://t.co/Ivb122Z0kI
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McMains1st
Nov 13 @ 8:25 PM EST
- yes we talked about when I was in school- it's so cool!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:26 PM EST
Q4 coming right up!
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mflicek1
Nov 13 @ 8:26 PM EST
A3: Here are some picture cards for inferring
https://t.co/GGMDvGnk4j
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q4: What are your favorite graphic organizers or Thinking Maps you use to teach inferencing?
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2 I love all No, David books for inferring!
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q4 is on deck.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q4: What are your favorite graphic organizers or Thinking Maps you use to teach inferencing?
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teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:28 PM EST
Cause and effect thinking maps
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teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:28 PM EST
A4: Cause and effect thinking maps
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:28 PM EST
Images like this are perfect.
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BCFutureTeacher
Nov 13 @ 8:28 PM EST
I think it is a great idea using a video. It shows students that inferring is not just a skill used when reading
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In reply to @mflicek1
valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:28 PM EST
A4 Found this via Pinterest.
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:29 PM EST
I have a basic 3 column chart. text says, my schema, I infer
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:29 PM EST
Love that!
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:28 PM EST
Images like this are perfect.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:29 PM EST
A4 This gal has a few graphic organizers. I use the one with Backpack + book = magnifying glass one.
https://t.co/jUF3RBCxSw
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:29 PM EST
A4 This gal has a few graphic organizers. I use the one with Backpack + book = magnifying glass one.
https://t.co/xAb4BXb2HO
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cdmom
Nov 13 @ 8:30 PM EST
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A3 great commercial called Missing cat
https://t.co/PXyLu4J8Qc
#Doritos
yum
cdmom
Nov 13 @ 8:30 PM EST
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A3 great commercial called Missing cat
https://t.co/kyk5jK1h6e
#Doritos
yum
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:30 PM EST
A4: I love this anchor chart.
https://t.co/JjtlunhiuI
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
Q3: It's not a bk or clip, but I love the Teacher's Purse idea! Haven't tried it yet tho!
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
That's a good one! Thanks for sharing.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:30 PM EST
A4: I love this anchor chart.
https://t.co/JjtlunhiuI
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cdmom
Nov 13 @ 8:31 PM EST
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photos are great to use to practice inference. I love your picture.
In reply to @FirstAtBat
DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: It's not a book or clip, but I love the Teacher's Purse idea! Haven't tried it yet tho!
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
From Comprehension Connections? I love the garbage bag. I always introduce with that.
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BCFutureTeacher
Nov 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4 I like using this one because it has students explain their inferences using prior knowledge as well as the text
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4: Here's a better picture of the anchor chart. The other one was a bit fuzzy.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:33 PM EST
Love it! So funny!!
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cdmom
Nov 13 @ 8:30 PM EST
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A3 great commercial called Missing cat
https://t.co/kyk5jK1h6e
#Doritos
yum
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:33 PM EST
I forgot about that one. Great idea!
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In reply to @DaniWhite2311
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:33 PM EST
Great one! Thanks for sharing!
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BCFutureTeacher
Nov 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4 I like using this one because it has students explain their inferences using prior knowledge as well as the text
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:33 PM EST
Love this!
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In reply to @BCFutureTeacher
lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:34 PM EST
Tell us more about it!
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: It's not a book or clip, but I love the Teacher's Purse idea! Haven't tried it yet tho!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:34 PM EST
Q5 coming soon!
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cdmom
Nov 13 @ 8:34 PM EST
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This is a great worksheet to help practice inferring.
In reply to @BCFutureTeacher
OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:35 PM EST
Q5: What educational resources do you use to plan inferencing lessons?
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:35 PM EST
Q5 is on deck!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:35 PM EST
Q5: What educational resources do you use to plan inferencing lessons?
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teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
A5: This amazing book right here:
https://t.co/kATUElVKys
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
Either purposely put or use normal stuff from your purse. As you pull things out the students infer things about you.
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
A5: All the things we mentioned, Books, photos, videos, anchor charts.
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
A5 My go-to resource is Debbie Miller's Reading with Meaning.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
I LOVE this book by
@JSerravallo
and she's coming out with a writing book, too!
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#cannotwait
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teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
A5: This amazing book right here:
https://t.co/kATUElVKys
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StefanieOnieal
Nov 13 @ 8:37 PM EST
Debbie Miller's Reading With Meaning is a gr8 resource for teaching inferring
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tracey_bleakley
Nov 13 @ 8:37 PM EST
A5 I love Reading with Meaning by Debbie Miller.
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:37 PM EST
The garbage bag is the same. They help you identify your mysterious neighbors who moved in. You use their bag of garbage.
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
Either purposely put or use normal stuff from your purse. As you pull things out the students infer things about you.
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:37 PM EST
Yes, I agree. This is another good resource.
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teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
A5: This amazing book right here:
https://t.co/kATUElVKys
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:37 PM EST
My all time favorite for all comprehension strategies.
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tracey_bleakley
Nov 13 @ 8:37 PM EST
A5 I love Reading with Meaning by Debbie Miller.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:38 PM EST
Such a great idea. Would be an easy intro to inferring!
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:36 PM EST
Either purposely put or use normal stuff from your purse. As you pull things out the students infer things about you.
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StefanieOnieal
Nov 13 @ 8:38 PM EST
I teach...predictions are smart guesses you can confirm. Inferring are smart guesses you can't. Use clues/scheme 4 both.
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:38 PM EST
You can then create bags about other things, they can identify the mystery. Great for centers.
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tracey_bleakley
Nov 13 @ 8:38 PM EST
Another favorite!
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StefanieOnieal
Nov 13 @ 8:38 PM EST
I use wordless picture books...so many great ones!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:39 PM EST
Such a great idea
@DaniWhite2311
!
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teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:39 PM EST
OMG
@OCTAshley
I have to get
@jserravallo
writing book when it comes out
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:39 PM EST
Great clarification! We don't want students to get them mixed up.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q6 (last question) coming up soon!
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Jennifertorgers
Nov 13 @ 8:40 PM EST
@tracey_bleakley
We do a small group activity where they get a lost bag and need to figure out who it belongs to.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:41 PM EST
How cute!
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Jennifertorgers
Nov 13 @ 8:40 PM EST
@tracey_bleakley
We do a small group activity where they get a lost bag and need to figure out who it belongs to.
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leannammorton
Nov 13 @ 8:41 PM EST
Simple joke books are great for inferring too. Our school tells a joke a day in the morning announcements. Some days I crack up!
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:41 PM EST
It might be fun to create them for characters, or have them create one for a character and explain why it is in the bag.
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:40 PM EST
That's a cool idea to take it a step further! I can see great teamwork happening with that!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:41 PM EST
What a great way to start the day!
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leannammorton
Nov 13 @ 8:41 PM EST
Simple joke books are great for inferring too. Our school tells a joke a day in the morning announcements. Some days I crack up!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:42 PM EST
Wow, Terry! You're on fire with amazing ideas.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:42 PM EST
Q6: How do you assess your students’ understanding of inferencing (digital or nondigital)?
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:42 PM EST
Q6 is on deck!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:42 PM EST
Q6: How do you assess your students’ understanding of inferencing (digital or nondigital)?
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:43 PM EST
I love teaching inference! Love all the comprehension strategies, but this one is so much fun and takes them to such a deeper level
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:42 PM EST
Wow, Terry! You're on fire with amazing ideas.
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McMains1st
Nov 13 @ 8:43 PM EST
- I love that explanation!
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teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:43 PM EST
A6: Sketchnotes, informally through discussions, and more formally through filled out thinking maps and diagrams
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cdmom
Nov 13 @ 8:44 PM EST
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A5 another terrific video for inference
https://t.co/oUl3v84mXT
this is hysterical. very engaging for Ss...with lots of inferring
cdmom
Nov 13 @ 8:44 PM EST
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A5 another terrific video for inference
https://t.co/ne3QAFlyW6
this is hysterical. very engaging for Ss...with lots of inferring
FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:44 PM EST
A6: Analyzing their responses...verbal, written, blogging. I love that there is no correct answer. Listen to their whys.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:45 PM EST
A6: I like to use
@EDpuzzle
because you can stop at certain points of a book or video & ask questions.
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HaleyMyers27
Nov 13 @ 8:46 PM EST
A6: Inferences are best assessed informally by listening to students and hearing their explanations of a situation.
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:46 PM EST
I have been hitting the WHY hard this year in all subjects because they are so afraid of the wrong answer! Love it!
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:46 PM EST
A6 Listening to and noticing what they use for evidence from the text as they share their thinking.
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tracey_bleakley
Nov 13 @ 8:46 PM EST
A6 conversations during small groups and conferences, reading response journals, graphic organizers
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:46 PM EST
You are so right. Students can answer knowing that there are endless possibilities as long as they have text evidence to support!
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:44 PM EST
A6: Analyzing their responses...verbal, written, blogging. I love that there is no correct answer. Listen to their whys.
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:47 PM EST
Yes, and when we celebrate THEIR why and thinking, it empowers them.
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:46 PM EST
I have been hitting the WHY hard this year in all subjects because they are so afraid of the wrong answer! Love it!
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:47 PM EST
A6 Questions like, "What makes you say that?" are great for helping them to make their thinking visible.
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:48 PM EST
Absolutely! The first few times they look at me like a deer in headlights but then they get super excited to answer!
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leannammorton
Nov 13 @ 8:48 PM EST
A6 Chatter Pix is a fun way of sharing inferences. They can draw picture of their inference and share why. Then upload to
@Seesaw
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:48 PM EST
A6 I challenge my students to take a risk! You are right,
@FirstAtBat
no wrong answer! Sometimes we use a sticky note to jot down.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:48 PM EST
A6: Has anyone tried a Socratic Seminar with 1st graders? That would also be a great way to assess their thinking & understanding.
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:49 PM EST
Love using sticky notes. Sometimes we have different colors for "What we read," "What we know," and "What I infer."
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:48 PM EST
A6 I challenge my students to take a risk! You are right,
@FirstAtBat
no wrong answer! Sometimes we use a sticky note to jot down.
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McMains1st
Nov 13 @ 8:50 PM EST
- I was just thinking that.
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fantastic1stgr
Nov 13 @ 8:51 PM EST
Sorry friends I need to catch up! I see some great ideas!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:51 PM EST
Love
@Seesaw
! Such a valuable way to assess student learning in any content area.
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leannammorton
Nov 13 @ 8:48 PM EST
A6 Chatter Pix is a fun way of sharing inferences. They can draw picture of their inference and share why. Then upload to
@Seesaw
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lorivinesteach
Nov 13 @ 8:53 PM EST
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Just found your chat-love the ideas!
msdavisteach1st
Nov 13 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5 the Making Meaning program has great lessons for inference from with high-interest read aloud a to match
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:54 PM EST
Q7: What are your favorite take-aways from tonight's
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fantastic1stgr
Nov 13 @ 8:54 PM EST
Love this anchor chart! What a great way to give Ss choice!
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mrswideen
Nov 6 @ 8:43 PM EST
Here is a list of ways my ss show their learning. Choice is key.
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:54 PM EST
Q7 is on deck!
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:54 PM EST
Q7: What are your favorite take-aways from tonight's
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:54 PM EST
LOVE this. Choice is huge!
#instantmotivation
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OCTAshley
Nov 13 @ 8:56 PM EST
A7: I will be going back and rereading this chat to collect all the great video, book and chart suggestions. So many good ideas!
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teachandbeach1
Nov 13 @ 8:56 PM EST
A7: Love the what's in the teacher's purse idea and the why behind what is in her purse!!!!
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McMains1st
Nov 13 @ 8:57 PM EST
A7- I love all the new ideas and resources to use!
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DaniWhite2311
Nov 13 @ 8:57 PM EST
A7: Excited to put videos/pictures into my rep!
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Woods1stgrade
Nov 13 @ 8:57 PM EST
I love the sharing and inspiration in this group,
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leannammorton
Nov 13 @ 8:57 PM EST
Thank you all, this was an enjoyable chat. I am inferring you all are amazing teachers since you are here on a Sunday evening. 😀
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msdavisteach1st
Nov 13 @ 8:58 PM EST
A7 I like different videos that help Ss with inferencing
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valruckes
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:59 PM EST
As our time comes to a close we would like to thank
@OCTAshley
for a great chat. Thanks everyone for sharing so much good stuff!
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:59 PM EST
A7 I will try the books, videos and purse idea that was shared tonight. Thanks!
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tracey_bleakley
Nov 13 @ 8:59 PM EST
A7 lots of video clip suggestions, anchor charts
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FirstAtBat
Nov 13 @ 8:59 PM EST
Thanks for a great chat. Awesome ideas.
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lekadegroot
- Moderator
Nov 13 @ 8:59 PM EST
One question. Do your students set a reading goal every month? Do you have a form that you use?
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