#5thchat Archive
#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday March 7, 2017
8:00 PM EST
participatechat
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:00 PM EST
Good evening everyone & welcome 2
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! My name is Elisa Waingort. I'll be moderating tonight. Please introduce yourself.
MrWawczak
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
Good evening everyone. John, AP and Grade 5 teacher from suburban Chicago
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StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:01 PM EST
Tracie from Michigan checking in
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#edu5720
@JMcCarthyEdS
In reply to @JMcCarthyEdS
Msmurphybse
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hello all, I'm Danielle, 4th grade teacher from Florida
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TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hello! Tiffanny Lindsey- 5th ELAR in Wichita Falls, TX
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi
@StidhamC11
welcome to
#5thchat
. Nice to have you hear tonight.
In reply to @StidhamC11
MrWawczak
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Glad to be here for my first
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In reply to @ElisaW5
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi there! Jordan - 5th grade teacher from Princeton, NJ
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RLvballcoach
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
Barb from Wisconsin so glad to be here. Yesterday we had lightning and rain. Today snow. Gotta love WI
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MrU_ishere
Mar 7 @ 8:03 PM EST
Good evening, everyone! Karl, 5th gr T (looping to 6th) from the Jersey shore.
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iowajonhuebner
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Jon a 5th grade teacher from Iowa. Ready for a great conversation tonight on
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!
LemarrTreadwell
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Hello
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Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno CA
ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:04 PM EST
Welcome
@iowajonhuebner
to
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In reply to @iowajonhuebner
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
I'm Paul Solarz, a 5th grade teacher from Arlington Heights, Illinois. I'll be in & out as I'm finishing up report cards tonight!
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MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hi
#5thchat
friends! Nikki from NJ here. I teach 5th ELA.
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:06 PM EST
Lots of New Jersey in the house tonight!
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ariasfamtweets
Mar 7 @ 8:07 PM EST
Student teacher from Los Angeles. First time on this chat.
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EDUcre8ive
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
John Kline from WeVideo joining from California
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RebeccaBrink1
Mar 7 @ 8:08 PM EST
Hi all! Rebecca Brink 5th grade LaGrange, IL
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PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Here's Q1 again.
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massignmenthelp
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
#edulive
#2ndaryELA
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#ASCDL2L
#busedu
#DI4ALL
5 Signs Indicate that you Need to Hire Online Math Tutor
https://t.co/KM38333Kxz
AssignmentHelpN
Mar 7 @ 8:10 PM EST
#edulive
#2ndaryELA
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#ASCDL2L
#busedu
#DI4ALL
Facts to Know Before Choosing Fashion Designing as a Career
https://t.co/OG8sswFB3s
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 I run with the
#tcrwp
Units of Study...I stay pretty close to that format.
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TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Working on specific skills multiple ways--songs, task cards, movement, stories, etc.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Here's Q1 again.
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EDUcre8ive
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 finer things club! Seriously my wife does something similar with 1st graders
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MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: A constant pattern of reading books, talking about books, writing about books, & writing our own "books" aka stories.
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iowajonhuebner
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1. Guided reading groups, using leveled reading library. Students having conversations on books and practice with lit and writing
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
Lots of movement in your class for reading workshop! Awesome!
@TiffanyLindsey
. Sounds like a makerspace reading classroom!
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TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Working on specific skills multiple ways--songs, task cards, movement, stories, etc.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Here's Q1 again.
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Msmurphybse
Mar 7 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1 Shared Independent Guided Reading, Conferencing, students holding discussions and writing in response to what they are reading
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RebeccaBrink1
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: Flexible seating, hetero grouping, Ss working on writing and reading tasks, while Ts pull small groups for targeted instruction
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2 coming up soon!
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EDUcre8ive
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: remember dead poets society? They may reading special secret dangerous interesting exciting
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StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1.) Lots of guided reading groups, book clubs, conferring, I like to use digital scrapbooks for students to visualize
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#edu5720
LemarrTreadwell
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1.
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In informational text: Identifying text structure used. With narrative text: Connecting text to text, to world and to self
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:09 PM EST
Here's Q1 again.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
Here's Q2
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MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
A1: We do a LOT of book talking in my room - both me & the kids. We're constantly talking about authors, characters, & plots.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
Hey
@StidhamC11
can you say more about digital scrapbooks for visualizing reading? I'm intrigued!
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In reply to @StidhamC11
StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1.) Lots of guided reading groups, book clubs, conferring, I like to use digital scrapbooks for students to visualize
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#edu5720
mrzholden
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
Zach in Joplin, MO jumping in late while finishing P90x3.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
Welcome
@mrzholden
! It's never too late!
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In reply to @mrzholden
mrzholden
Mar 7 @ 8:15 PM EST
Zach in Joplin, MO jumping in late while finishing P90x3.
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Msmurphybse
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2 mini lesson whole group and then differentiating/personalizing instruction with guided groups conferencing and goal setting
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EDUcre8ive
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
Q2: improvised differentiation - great Ts do this all the time
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mrzholden
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2: Differentiation is easier because Ss are leveled by ability. No one is way above/ below.
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2 Lots of opp. for student choice...select own titles to read, topics to research, etc.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
Yes, we need to be responsive to our students in the moment. Just saw
@KathyCollins15
do this today in our school! Awesome stuff!
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EDUcre8ive
Mar 7 @ 8:16 PM EST
Q2: improvised differentiation - great Ts do this all the time
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iowajonhuebner
Mar 7 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2. With smaller groups, Ts can target their instruction towards specific needs of students.
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RebeccaBrink1
Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2: Work towards a common goal with differentiated material
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#SMARTGoals
MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2: Ss read books they're interested in & on their level. No more forcing a novel some don't like upon them. Results - love of rdg!
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
Here! Here! Lots of choice in what kids want to read. We're there to help guide them as needed.
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MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2: Ss read books they're interested in & on their level. No more forcing a novel some don't like upon them. Results - love of rdg!
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TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2: Ss don't realize their tasks are different bc they're overall similar. Less stigma, +they can talk about differences.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
Here's Q2
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q3 -
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StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2) Being able to check in with all students at their own levels and having Specific learning targets
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#edu5720
KaylaHolmes50
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2. With smaller groups, Ts can target their instruction towards specfic needs of students.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
So true! That is what makes a workshop structure (for reading, writing, math, etc) so powerful - the T can reach more Ss.
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TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2: Ss don't realize their tasks are different bc they're overall similar. Less stigma, +they can talk about differences.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:14 PM EST
Here's Q2
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Msmurphybse
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
Q3 Try different things, observe other teachers, ask for feedback from your students- if they don't enjoy it, it isn't meaningful
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
A3 Practice what you preach! Keep your own reader's notebook and track your reading habits!
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StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
A3. Look at each individual student when planning and preparing
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#eduu5720
TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
A3: I always suggest Task Cards. They're short & you can incorporate movement/song/reteach/etc using them.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q3 -
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LemarrTreadwell
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
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Get started, I try to stick to one skill during the workshop. Make sure %of kids "get it"
ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q3 -
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
Yes!!! Always ask for help, read books, join Twitter chats! Anything and everything that can help us do things more effectively.
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Msmurphybse
Mar 7 @ 8:21 PM EST
Q3 Try different things, observe other teachers, ask for feedback from your students- if they don't enjoy it, it isn't meaningful
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MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
A3: To immediately purchase The Book Whisperer by
@donalynbooks
!!!! It is the bible of literacy instruction.
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In reply to @donalynbooks
mrzholden
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
A3: Scholastic $1 books, eBay & yard sales are your best friends! Find good sets of books & Ss will want to read.
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iowajonhuebner
Mar 7 @ 8:23 PM EST
A3. Start small and make sure you have your procedures in place. Know what you want it to look like and hold yourself to it
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
Do one thing well before moving on to something else! I need to remember this all the time. I want to do everything at once!
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LemarrTreadwell
Mar 7 @ 8:22 PM EST
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Get started, I try to stick to one skill during the workshop. Make sure %of kids "get it"
ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q3 -
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LemarrTreadwell
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
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I've experimented with Student Generated Question Cues as a strategy. Provides Ss Voice.
ariasfamtweets
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
.
@TiffannyLindsey
Can you tell me more about Task Cards?
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In reply to @TiffannyLindsey
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3 observe Ts who are experienced in it. Don't go it alone.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:25 PM EST
Can you say more about that or give an example? TY
@LemarrTreadwell
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In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
LemarrTreadwell
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
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I've experimented with Student Generated Question Cues as a strategy. Provides Ss Voice.
ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
Yes! Never go it alone! We learn so much more in community.
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3 observe Ts who are experienced in it. Don't go it alone.
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iowajonhuebner
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2. I would also tell teachers new to workshop to go and watch classrooms that have implemented it. Observe and talk to Ts using it
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:26 PM EST
Q4 coming right up!
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q4 -
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RebeccaBrink1
Mar 7 @ 8:27 PM EST
A3: observe others, invite Ts to observe you, build the love of reading, provide an authentic audience for Ss work
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Msmurphybse
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
A4 Success = students setting goals and then spontaneously celebrating with their peers when they are reached!
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
A4 from today...kids really starting to take done good notes and write long abt nf reading!
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iowajonhuebner
Mar 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
A4. When a S comes up to me and is excited about reading..espeically when he/she is a reluctant reader. So powerful when it happens
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
So great when that happens! Always celebrate those moments with the kids. I'm sure you do!
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:29 PM EST
A4 from today...kids really starting to take done good notes and write long abt nf reading!
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MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4: The best success if to have kids walk away with a love of reading.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
We started historical fiction book clubs and today was the first time that the kids were having real conversations! So exciting!
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StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4. When S become excited to about reading and makes as much growth as they are capible of making
#edu5720
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
Q5 coming up in a minute!
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StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
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#edu5720
What are some of your favorite book titles for your historical fiction unit? For student interest.
In reply to @ElisaW5
ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
Q5 -
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
My Brother Sam is Dead, Home of the Brave, Out of the Dust are the favorites. Number the Stars for read aloud kids are liking.
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StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
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#edu5720
What are some of your favorite book titles for your historical fiction unit? For student interest.
In reply to @ElisaW5
LemarrTreadwell
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
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Questions are based on 7 Most Common Informational Text. Can you identify them?
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
A5 Ss not used to level of activity...more than just reading book & answering Qs. Stronger readers often put up most resistance
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
@StidhamC11
It took them a few days of reading to feel comfortable enough w/the books to understand and enjoy. It was worth it!
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In reply to @StidhamC11
TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
A5: P-after teach/reteach/dif instruction and Ss still don't show a complete understanding or ability to use the skill.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
Q5 -
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mrzholden
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A5: Lack of desired books. Lots of oldies but goodies - Sounder- available.
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StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
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Number the Stars is my read aloud also. I need to look into My Brother Sam is Dead. Thanks
In reply to @ElisaW5
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A5 Ss not honest with selves about reading level, or choosing books clearly below level.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
Yes! We are experiencing similar situation. Need more current titles and multiple copies of those!
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mrzholden
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A5: Lack of desired books. Lots of oldies but goodies - Sounder- available.
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mrzholden
Mar 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
A5b: Keeping groups on task while meeting with 1 group. Spent 2 wks on procedures before meeting. Still random walk throughs.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q6 up next
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q6 -
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
Sometimes it's the opposite. In our book clubs, kids have a few minutes to retell what they read and fix misunderstandings.
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
A5 Ss not honest with selves about reading level, or choosing books clearly below level.
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pageintraining
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
Civil War Teacher Institute: Great summer PD opportunity from
@CivilWarTrustEd
@civilwartrust
https://t.co/Ziv0le1jcW
#sschat
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In reply to @CivilWarTrustEd, @civilwartrust
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
A6
@HeinemannPub
has lots of resources...they publish
#tcrwp
Units of Study.
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In reply to @HeinemannPub
TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
A6: 1.TeachersPayTeachers 2.
#hyperdocs
or
#edpuzzle
3.Flocabulary 4.Twitter
https://t.co/aIgXha3TDR
-workers & other Ts in district
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q6 -
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
I use a lot of
@JSerravallo
and
@BurkinsandYaris
as my go-to educators when it comes to reading workshop.
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In reply to @JSerravallo, @BurkinsandYaris
ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
And as someone already mentioned, The Book Whisperer is awesome!
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
Q7 - up in a minute!
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RLvballcoach
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
A6 I like to use readworks digital for specific skill readings. Professional:
https://t.co/FoeX9Rjnwe
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Q7 -
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room46
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
💀
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#k12
#edchat
#k12math
#math
FuelGreatMinds
Feb 25 @ 9:28 PM EST
An authentic approach to teaching adding fractions with unlike denominators
#fuelgreatminds
#5thchat
#edchat
#math
https://t.co/EIPEY4L9YT
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
That better not happen! I've been working at this for 10+ years! Still trying to get it better!
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room46
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
love prodigy game and Sumdog for math practice. Both are free
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:50 PM EST
I'm with you
@Mr_Ullman
! I've been at it a lot longer and still make tweaks every year!
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In reply to @Mr_Ullman
Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
That better not happen! I've been working at this for 10+ years! Still trying to get it better!
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
@Mr_Ullman
how would you help a new teacher get started with reading workshop?
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In reply to @Mr_Ullman
StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
A7.) I would be disappointed, but everything in education goes through changes. It is a craft that is never perfected.
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#edu5720
room46
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
I have not been trained in it, so I would love to add it
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Q7 -
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
What might you replace it with
@StidhamC11
if that were the case? What might you do instead or differently in your class?
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StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
A7.) I would be disappointed, but everything in education goes through changes. It is a craft that is never perfected.
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#edu5720
ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
@room46
You could start slowly. Like giving the kids lots of independent reading time every day while you go and talk to them.
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room46
Mar 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
I have not been trained in it, so I would love to add it
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Q7 -
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MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: Not everyone truly understands or embraces a rdg workshop approach. Breaking down barriers of the norm can be tricky.
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
Have them watch an experienced teacher. There are videos of
#tcrwp
lessons on YouTube. Read all the lit they can get
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In reply to @ElisaW5
TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A7: I would be stumped, complain, vent. Then pull up my big girl panties & figure out what the next best thing for my Ss would be.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Q7 -
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
And, the last question for tonight, Q8 -
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
It's really about what you believe to be true about language instruction.
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In reply to @ElisaW5
MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
A6: Anything Donalyn Miller, for sure. Also love Serravallo, Rasinski, & other gurus. My PLN is an amazing resource as well.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
So true! Any ideas for how to break down those barriers?
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MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
A5: Not everyone truly understands or embraces a rdg workshop approach. Breaking down barriers of the norm can be tricky.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
Yes! You're right. Those are good. Also,
@HeinemannPD
has great free and some paid PD on their site. Awesome stuff!
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
Have them watch an experienced teacher. There are videos of
#tcrwp
lessons on YouTube. Read all the lit they can get
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In reply to @ElisaW5
MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
A7: I'd fight to the death for it to be implemented. We are not supposed to teach a novel; we're supposed to teach reading.
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
A8 Is it adopted in your entire school/district? Or are different Ts doing different things?
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room46
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
This is where I need to listen in.
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#learning
ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
And, the last question for tonight, Q8 -
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
Hahahaha
@Tiffanylindsey
! Yes! We'd find some way to figure out what is best for kids when our hands are tied!
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TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A7: I would be stumped, complain, vent. Then pull up my big girl panties & figure out what the next best thing for my Ss would be.
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Q7 -
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
A8 is principal/admin on board AND versed in the principles of Readers Workshop?
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TiffannyLindsey
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
A8: What aspect do you find most successful? What isn't, that you would change?
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ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
And, the last question for tonight, Q8 -
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StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
A8. How does it look in upper grades 6-8?
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#edu5720
ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
And, even more than that, we need to teach readers. Reading workshop helps us do that well.
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MissNikkiIn5th
Mar 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
A7: I'd fight to the death for it to be implemented. We are not supposed to teach a novel; we're supposed to teach reading.
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Mr_Ullman
Mar 7 @ 8:58 PM EST
oh, this. So much this.
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In reply to @MissNikkiIn5th
ElisaW5
Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
Check out the work of
@LindaMRief
@StidhamC11
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In reply to @LindaMRief, @StidhamC11
StidhamC11
Mar 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
A8. How does it look in upper grades 6-8?
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Mar 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
A8 What does it look like for your in nonfiction reading?
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