#TeachWriting Archive

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT

We're asking you to think about some "teaching experiments" you've conducted with writing instruction - topic is "CRAZY IDEAS" #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hey everybody! Hoping we're ready to take some risks and "think outside the box" tonight . . . (Not a fan of that phrase. . ) #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Looking for some brave souls to chat about their interesting ideas . . . those that worked and those that didn't quite. . . #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:02 PM EDT

At least it sounded like a good idea yesterday when we were thinking about this. Perhaps this is an example of taking a risk? #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Please take a minute and introduce yourself - where and what you teach, and how bizarre and "crazy" you are. #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi all, I'm Scott from MD. I'm a 6-12 ELA Instructional Specialist / English 12 teacher. Finally made it to this chat! #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Welcome, Scott! #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I'm Ben, a 6th grade science/social studies teacher in the Chicago area. . . #teachwriting

EduGladiators Sep 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT

👩‍🏫Join #EduGladiators SATURDAY as we chat about Developing Teacher Ldrs! #personalizedPD #TeachWriting #TWOTCW #txlchat #ECEchat #ADEchat

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Thanks, Ben! Good to be here #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I'm sort of crazy. Getting less so as I get older, I suppose. I used to be nuts. . . #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Rob from Dallas. Summer still lingering here with highs in 90s today #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT

How "crazy" do you consider yourself, as a teacher, or otherwise? #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Questions tonight will follow the traditional Q and A format -questions start with Q1, Q2, etc - please respond w/ A1, A2. . . #TeachWriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

I'm Angela, I support teachers of writing+think I've earned my bizarre and crazy badge. I live in Buffalo, NY. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Welcome, Rob! Topic is a little strange today - thanks for joining. #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Welcome, Angela! You're a great person for this kind of topic. Glad you could make it! #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

(Hope that doesn't sound like I'm calling you crazy. . .) #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT

I don't consider myself crazy, but others may have a different take. I'm certainly a risk taker in and out of the classroom #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT

The first question is on its way! #TeachWriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I'm not sure if I should take that as a compliment or an insult. :)) #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Always glad to be here! #teachwriting

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MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Shari - AP Language, English 11. Former journalist teaching at a small, NYC journalism-focused public school (Queens) #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I was hoping we could think about our creative ideas for instruction. Kind of a gimmick, but hoping it's fun . . . #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 - What’s the CRAZIEST thing you’ve tried as a writing teacher? (stories appreciated!) #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Welcome! #teachwriting

In reply to @MizMarks

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi Angela, glad to be chatting with you tonight. Had a wonderful time in Buffalo with my wife two summers ago #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#teachwriting Vicki Den Ouden from Kelowna, BC, Canada. LD & RTI teacher. Joining in for the first time. 😊

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 - I don't think I've done anything totally nuts. I've used props a lot, and some were . . . odd. Toilet auger? (Clean!) #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Welcome! #teachwriting

In reply to @vicki_den

KellyTumy Sep 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hello #teachwriting 💕 Kelly here!

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT

My first time in this chat, too! Welcome! #teachwriting

In reply to @vicki_den

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Welcome, Kelly! Glad to see you here! #teachwriting

In reply to @KellyTumy

Englishgeek305 Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Jill from Miami popping in. Teach 7th-grade literature and writing. #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Gave up tenure+my very secure position in NY education to start a writing community for kids+teachers outside the system. #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 - I had a whole "experimental" writing unit a few years ago. (Talked about it a lot here, too.) Tried a bunch of stuff. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Craziest thing!?! I asked kids to write poetry without showing them what good poetry was. #firstyearwoes #teachwriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hi Kelly! #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 - Did things like had them write with lights on, lights off, music, no music, weird music, different seats, standing, etc. #teachwriting

MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Everyday! Students write songs, tweets, ad campaigns, poetry for argument/rhetoric. #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT

We're experiencing quite a renaissance! Are either of you from here? It's wonderful to watch! I'm a little proud. #Buffalove #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz

MsDesberg Sep 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: a "telephone game" re: CCSS writing that ended up being laugh out loud funny ... they chose to write about asparagus ... #Teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 - What’s the CRAZIEST thing you’ve tried as a writing teacher? (stories appreciated!) #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Not sure about the craziest thing I have tried in the past, but the craziest thing I'm about to try is this gameboard I made #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Yay! Vicki's here! #teachwriting

In reply to @vicki_den

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Sounds like a rookie mistake, not necessarily crazy. I've done that a few times, too. #teachwriting

In reply to @KellyTumy

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: last year I asked Ss to take school academic philosophy and write hip hop songs a la Hamilton. It was great! #teachwriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

We aren't from there, just spent a few days. It was lovely! #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman

SaraKiffe Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Sara from MT joing in on #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Wow. That's awesome! And totally crazy - cool that it worked so well! #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Welcome, Sara! #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

MrBronke Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Had Ss free write to music but changed music from super chill to jazz to medal to country every 2 min. Then analyzed writing #teachwriting

fawnalise Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Hi #Teachwriting I'm Fawn...I am actually IN class UNLV in Methods of Teaching English. Ss (Ts) are out on a challenge.

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Oh, that kind of crazy...I think everyone in this chat is using a different definition of the word 😁 #teachwriting

In reply to @KellyTumy

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#teachwriting A1 I'm experimenting with the intersection of literacy and makerspace this year (elem). Some teachers look at me like, WHAT?!

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

The second question is coming soon! #TeachWriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: Seriously: Shoe stories. They had to take off their shoes. In 90 degree heat. Eighth graders. It was a little crazy. #teachwriting

Englishgeek305 Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: Craziest thing. Going w my gut. Allowing Ss to write, create, & collaborate. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Wow - that's a headache and a half - how did it look? Could you tell exactly where the music changed in the writing #teachwriting

In reply to @MrBronke

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

And welcome, BTW! Nice to see you here! #teachwriting

In reply to @MrBronke

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Aw, that's great to hear. I live right off of Delaware Avenue. :) #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Q2 - What’s the craziest thing you’ve tried as a student or a writer with a writing assignment? #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

😉 I choose all kinds of crazy, that one resonates with me because, What was I thinking!? #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I'd say that's good-crazy. Smart-crazy. (I guess there's a lot of kinds of crazy.) #teachwriting

In reply to @Englishgeek305

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Oh, that's very cool. #teachwriting

MrBronke Sep 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Had Ss free write to music but changed music from super chill to jazz to medal to country every 2 min. Then analyzed writing #teachwriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

That sounds awesome! Can you explain a bit more what that looks like? I'm behind on my understanding of makerspace #teachwriting

In reply to @vicki_den

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 - In college, I tried to write a re-enactment of William Blake's court trial. Terrible failure. Sort of fun. #teachwriting

MsDesberg Sep 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: completing @NaNoWriMo 2 times ... writing 50K words in a month is ... CRAZY! #Teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Q2 - What’s the craziest thing you’ve tried as a student or a writer with a writing assignment? #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Wow. You really are nuts! But I admire that kind of crazy! #teachwriting

In reply to @MsDesberg, @NaNoWriMo

SaraKiffe Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: We wrote a story from the missing sock in your laundry's point of view. Their story about what happens to them. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT

That's really cool! #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#teachwriting A2 Smelling a log in the forest and writing a poem.

KellyTumy Sep 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: Had a lot of fun w/ the @CNN heroes list-they ranked them, then I challenged them to extend a fave to their community #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT

We could use more guest moderators - please consider signing up! https://t.co/rRMFWPbOQf #TeachWriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1: Grad school: multigenre research paper. I focused on the raging postpartum depression I was living through. #teachwriting

In reply to @TeachWriting2

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Love this! POV prompts are fun for kids, too. Describe Eve from the POV of the snake--really brings out some great voices #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I love that list - I'd love to use that more in my class. Really inspiring stuff! #teachwriting

In reply to @KellyTumy, @CNN

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Forgot the hashtag! Cool idea though - hope the socks were clean . . . #TeachWriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Congrats!!! A few of my students were finishers. That is a HUGE accomplishment. And also crazy, yes. #teachwriting

In reply to @MsDesberg, @NaNoWriMo

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I did not. I was a young and far more naive teacher then. Ha! #teachwriting

In reply to @debwhite

MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#APLang critiques Henry's "Give Me Liberty..." and Carlin's "Parental Advisory" then write in one orator's voice to the other #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

The third question is about to arrive! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

POV or RAFT - choose your acronym - both are really cool strategies. Hoping to do more RAFT . . . #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz, @SaraKiffe

Englishgeek305 Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q2: Placing a bunch of shoes on the floor. Ss pick the shoes from POV they want to tell the story. Amazing results. #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Where do you find this stuff? Hahahahaha! I love it. #teachwriting

In reply to @vicki_den

MrBronke Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Co-wrote a piece w my "co-teacher" from different school, in real-time In front of her Ss w work on projector @robyncorelitz #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Very cool! Anytime you can use props in your writing instruction, it's a win, IMO. #teachwriting

In reply to @Englishgeek305

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Q3 - What are the risks and rewards of trying something crazy in your writing classroom? #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

What is RAFT? Not up on all my acronyms #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you, @SaraKiffe

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Role, Audience, Format, Topic - https://t.co/eRoaRp6xpB is a basic intro. #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz, @SaraKiffe

MsDesberg Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: It's a healthy risk! Students might always remember it 🤷🏻‍♀️💥! #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Q3 - What are the risks and rewards of trying something crazy in your writing classroom? #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

That's great! I've done this before, but never with a co-teacher from another school. Cool way to break through walls! #teachwriting

In reply to @MrBronke, @robyncorelitz

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: Judgment, especially if you fail. But it's better to fail while moving fwd than it is to be successfully stagnant. #teachwriting

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#teachwriting when you type your reply, tap on the little blue box bottom left that says GIF. Type key words, tap choice. Tweet.

In reply to @AngelaStockman

kealyd Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3:risk-inauthenticity, reward-relevance, excitement, teaching kids to experiment, developing voice #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#Teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Have you seen the new paperback cover for #SaltToTheSea by @RutaSepetys #MustUse also "The Giant's House" by McCracken

MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

restate, answer, for example, tie it up - strategy I used in middle school for test-prep. #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz, @bkuhl2you, @SaraKiffe

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: future wife and I wrote each other for years while across the country from one another when in college. Still have letters #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT

You have just unleashed a monster. #teachwriting

In reply to @vicki_den

Englishgeek305 Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q3: Risks are that admin. isn't happy. Rewards Ss learn to love writing. Better To Beg For Forgiveness Than To Ask Permission #teachwriting

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 Freedom #teachwriting

MsDesberg Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

1 time a student did it w/ me & finished it :)! I gave her a wallet & said, "don't let anyone tell u u can't make $ teaching." #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman, @NaNoWriMo

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2b: I mention letter writing b/c I rarely write them nowadays. How times change #teachwriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I love how I just got to totally separate answers for RAFT, both of which make sense! #teachwriting

In reply to @MizMarks, @bkuhl2you, @SaraKiffe

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A friend in my writing group has been handwriting and snail mailing letters w/his college room mate for well over 25 years. #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX

WahooDawg Sep 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#TeachWriting Q3: risks- order, comfort, productivity/ Rewards: interest, innovation, investment

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: risky for Ss who are nervous a/b sharing. Rewarding b/c Ss can be liberated and get excited to write #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT

We're doing Written Conversation this year. Have a pile of letters from kids to respond to. #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman, @skeeTX

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

The fourth question is around the corner. . . #TeachWriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Oh, I love this idea. #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you, @skeeTX

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

My answer is better. ;) #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz, @MizMarks, @SaraKiffe

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Ask me how it goes in a few weeks. I'm excited, just going to take some time to get it going. #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman, @skeeTX

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4 - Any crazy ideas you’ve tried that were a failure? Explain. #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

It would also be good if I knew how to spell the word *two #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you, @MizMarks, @SaraKiffe

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Totally agree! Your finest teaching and learning often happens when you feel liberated, or maybe because of it. #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

TOTALLY exposed as a teacher with this question. . . #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Kinda scary too.....no control. But that makes it even better. They're going to love it. #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you, @skeeTX

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

We expect a full report, Ben! 😜 #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you, @AngelaStockman

KellyTumy Sep 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4...See response to Q1...😂 #teachwriting

MichelleEGreco Sep 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3. You risk student frustration, causing them to give up. But I love seeing a concept finally click with a new strategy #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Q3 - What are the risks and rewards of trying something crazy in your writing classroom? #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 Not all Ss are ready to take risks--we must build capacity and instill confidence, create safe spaces. Rewards are endless #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Builds confidence too. Ss and Ts become eager for more! #teachwriting

In reply to @vicki_den

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4 - I tried to do Slam Poetry. As you can imagine, I didn't quite capture the "cool." Want to try it again someday. #teachwriting

KellyTumy Sep 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: But seriously...I tried to craft some of the most intricate "assignments" in the '90's (sorry to my Juniors) #teachwriting

MichelleEGreco Sep 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I had students literally cut up a partner's essay, sentence by sentence, and rearrange it. They loved getting tactile! #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 - What’s the CRAZIEST thing you’ve tried as a writing teacher? (stories appreciated!) #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4 - Best tip I've had from someone who did slam poetry w/kids in middle school is to bring in high school kids to demo. #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Yeah. When I was young+dumb(er), I thought it would be a good idea to replicate the blue/brown eye segregation experiment. #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: It was a very, very bad idea. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Wow. That's sort of . . . interesting. #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman

WahooDawg Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#TeachWriting A4: Even failures are educative. Had students try analysis of a visual graphic before we talked about the concept.

MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I've been teaching spoken word for 6 years. Annual slam at school. Best writing I've ever heard. #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#TeachWriting Chat @TeachWriting2

In reply to @SaraKiffe, @bkuhl2you, @MizMarks, @TeachWriting2

KellyTumy Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

We have @witshouston and they hold a competition. It's pretty fabulous in the Lone Star State. #Go Astros! #Teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you, @witshouston

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4 - My first year I tried having kids read and discuss the Communist Manifesto, then write about it. Total failure. #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Interesting is not the word I would use if a newly minted teacher ran that idea past me today. :) #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

Englishgeek305 Sep 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q4: W every risk, comes failure. Getting S feedback and constant reflection & revision shows Ss we are all part of process. #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

We had good intentions. And no one even complained. I cringe now. #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

mr_meighen Sep 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: The first few times I tried to reach blackout poetry it did not go so well...learning curve. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I'd like to take kids to the Louder than a Bomb contest at some point in my life. How cool that you have that! #TeachWriting

In reply to @MizMarks

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I'll bet they did. :) #teachwriting

In reply to @vicki_den

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

It's one of those ideas that sounds interesting on paper . . . #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman

SaraKiffe Sep 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3: Good writing needs risks. You have to push outside your comfort zone. If it fails, oh well, at least you tried it. #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

The fifth question is coming up soon . . . #TeachWriting

MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Brooklyn Academy of Music holds a Spoken Word event every year. I only get 40 or so tickets to sell. First come, first served. #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

It was pretty powerful in my classroom. And still a really bad idea. #RookieMove #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Wow - so far, I'm loving this topic. Y'all are awesome. I underestimated your craziness. . . #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT

And on a PBS special. Yup. #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q5 - How can you crazy-proof (make it safe to try crazy ideas) your classroom? #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5 Write with them. Fail with them. Be vulnerable just like you are asking them to be. Create a safe space for all ideas #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Few tears but a ton of anger. We didn't let it go on for more than a day. Catalyst for study of Holocaust. Dumb. #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: be a writer w/ the Ss and let them see you try along with them. Modeling & sharing go a long way toward trust. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

That's awesome - maybe I could just talk it up a bunch, try to partner with some high schools. . . #teachwriting

In reply to @MizMarks

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 I used an idea from a teacher's manual. It had to do with the environment. It was a disaster. Gr 2 Sts started 😢 #teachwriting

SaraKiffe Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4: All dialogue stories w/Ss. I've seen it work, but it failed. I think it could work if I approached it in a diff. way. #teachwriting

WahooDawg Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

#TeachWriting Q5: by sucking all of the life out of it and do line copying from the blackboard.

MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: Comfort (literal & emotional) - cozy corners, dim lighting, bright post-its, markers, encouragement, honesty #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5 - I think you have to share and be vulnerable. Talk about the failures, make them instructive. #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: Make it the goal. Celebrate quality crazy. #teachwriting

ZSharon Sep 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5 Give them short crazy assignments like rants and dialogue #teachwriting

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Absolutely! This is a must for all Ts no matter the class. Build relationships by being real. #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz

Englishgeek305 Sep 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q5: I try some crazy things. Making Ss uncomfortable is always a risk, but when it pays off rewards are amazing. #teachwriting

MsDesberg Sep 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Yes! And showcase writing or ideas about writing in the hallways for Ss and Ts and As and everyone to see and learn from. #teachwriting

MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: Comfort (literal & emotional) - cozy corners, dim lighting, bright post-its, markers, encouragement, honesty #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

The SS teacher on my team transformed his classroom into a "sweat shop" that year, too. Those poor children. #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q5 Work up to something bit by bit. Scaffolding. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Or almost anything with the word "bad" in it. (Great middle school task.) "Write a bad joke." "Write bad directions." #teachwriting

In reply to @ZSharon

WahooDawg Sep 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#TeachWriting my wife is a counseled so all this crazy talk is a little awkward for me.

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Here comes Question 6! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

You're right, Joseph, it's not the best word. Maybe "zany"? "Wacky"? #teachwriting

In reply to @WahooDawg

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#teachwriting

In reply to @WahooDawg

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Sounds like a rough year for your students. . . #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman, @SaraKiffe

MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Pretty sure my NYC classroom IS a sweatshop. Shvitzed a lot today (oh, and I don't have windows!). #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman, @SaraKiffe

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q6 - What are some totally crazy ideas that content area teachers might try? #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Yes! The more writing goes up and is seen and surrounds them, the more comfortable they become and see themselves as writers #teachwriting

In reply to @MsDesberg

SaraKiffe Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5: Show Ss you try new things in writing too. Share your mistakes. I have plenty of failure stories to share. #teachwriting

WahooDawg Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#TeachWriting A5: there is no crazy proof only surprise mitigation through good planning.

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6: writing across the curriculum, though not crazy, but asking Ss to write something unexpected to demonstrate learning #teachwriting

massignmenthelp Sep 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test https://t.co/skWVo4OBdl #Teachwriting #TMchat #eduldrcoaching

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6 - We've mentioned RAFT - asking them to write a story from a weird POV, like a river writing another river a letter, etc. #teachwriting

AssignmentHelpN Sep 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3byMeG #Teachwriting #TMchat #eduldrcoaching

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Some are now teachers.....in professional learning sessions I lead. That's a riot, let me tell you. #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you, @SaraKiffe

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6 - I think if you give them some choices, and invite them to write something weird, you get better work, and more learning. #teachwriting

WahooDawg Sep 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT

#TeachWriting A6: getting students moving. Walking and telling the story of their latest writing unifies body and mind.

MsDesberg Sep 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Creating a writing community! Identifying as writers! #teachwriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Yes! The more writing goes up and is seen and surrounds them, the more comfortable they become and see themselves as writers #teachwriting
In reply to @MsDesberg

ZSharon Sep 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6 shift POV's, like describing something from an alien's POV or analyzing a politics from "many sides" ;) #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT

That's actually a really cool idea that I hadn't thought about that way. We've gone outside, never just "walked" #teachwriting

In reply to @WahooDawg

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6 interactive science notebooks; design challenges + reading challenges + writing challenges #teachwriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6 Write a love letter to biology (or another subject); write to a math problem explaining why you don't understand each other #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6 - Any assignment where you tell them to write something in a certain number of words. Can be kind of fun. #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Invite kids to study the real writing of their profession. Invite them to publish some, too. #teachwriting

MsDesberg Sep 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Foundations of Writing Ss include writing from all classes in portfolio. If they do NO writing in a class, T has to sign. #teachwriting

ZSharon Sep 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6 Write letters to their body parts #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6 - We've been trying to write summaries of CNN 10 that fit the Happy Birthday song. #teachwriting

WahooDawg Sep 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#TeachWriting A6: I heard Doug Hesse today say we need to get students writing in multiple genres for varied purposes. Crazy like a fox!

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

The SEVENTH question is just around the corner . . . #TeachWriting

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6: Ss can write for younger Ss whether it’s fiction, how to lessons, poetry, foreign language. Ts should be imaginative #teachwriting

MichelleEGreco Sep 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Don't be afraid to fail in front of your students and also welcome their input. Trust = willingness to try something different #TeachWriting

In reply to @TeachWriting2

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Walking curriculum by @perfinker @IERG_SFU https://t.co/NfIAxBMPmv #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you, @WahooDawg, @perfinker, @IERG_SFU

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q7 - How might you respond to a question from admin about “crazy writing” tasks? #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Would you like to take a turn leading us? We could use some guest mods - please sign up here https://t.co/rRMFWPbOQf #TeachWriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I love this. Great share. #teachwriting

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Walking curriculum by @perfinker @IERG_SFU https://t.co/NfIAxBMPmv #teachwriting
In reply to @bkuhl2you, @WahooDawg, @perfinker, @IERG_SFU

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#teachwriting

In reply to @ZSharon

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A7: since I am now an admin, I’d say I ❤️ it! Seriously, I’d say getting Ss to write is healthy exercise and worthwhile #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6 - Mixing writing with art, video, speech, or other things makes it more challenging and more interesting, too. #teachwriting

hutselllearn Sep 19 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#teachwriting

In reply to @RoyPeterClark

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#imaginEDchat @imaginEDnow first Wednesday of every month #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman, @imaginEDnow

MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: Admin: If we don't take risks, we don't care that much. I care, so I take risks. Often. #teachwriting

WahooDawg Sep 19 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#TeachWriting A7: with sound theory from Elbow, Wardle and Downs, and Inoue!

skeeTX Sep 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Well said. #teachwriting

In reply to @MizMarks

DocAngMullennix Sep 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Sidewalk chalk outside on the pavement, writing on shirts/hats/bandannas, script writing, paragraph building with Legos #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q6 - What are some totally crazy ideas that content area teachers might try? #TeachWriting

SaraKiffe Sep 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5L It's not crazy, but my Ss write poems using the Fibonacci Sequence every year. #teachwriting

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: I'd show the admin the learning targets my crazy aligns to. And if it doesn't, I'd pick a different kind of crazy. #teachwriting

fawnalise Sep 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Q6: 2nite we (Ts) used Globe 360 app to anticipate talk about nonfiction texts in writing with media about Shakespeare #teachwriting

ZSharon Sep 19 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Yes! I'm working on developing thinking skills that correlate with writing using visual learning https://t.co/bzaJN9WkyV #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6 - Mixing writing with art, video, speech, or other things makes it more challenging and more interesting, too. #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT

One little (CRAZY) question left . . . #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT

And we can reply in kind by working across content areas, too! #teachwriting https://t.co/cp55Iuepyl

In reply to @MsDesberg

Lyricalswordz Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I asked students to create a math equation/graph to illustrate a concept in Derek Walcott's post-modern epic poem Omeros. A thread #MoreEdu

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Indeed. Purposeful crazy. I think most admins would be fine with that. Within reason. #teachwriting

In reply to @AngelaStockman

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q8 - Try spelling every word in your next tweet wrong, and let’s see what happens. (Or do something else weird.) #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

(Sorry. Wanted to try something bizarre.) #teachwriting

vicki_den Sep 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#teachwriting A7 Would you like to join us?

In reply to @TeachWriting2

ZSharon Sep 19 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A7 Admins just need a little encouragement :) #teachwriting

Lyricalswordz Sep 19 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A7 Fine, come back tomorrow and I'll make sure they all look like this #teachwriting

MizMarks Sep 19 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Love Derek Walcott - one of his poems opens "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" - a novel I've taught to juniors. #teachwriting

In reply to @Lyricalswordz, @MsDesberg

bkuhl2you Sep 19 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Yuo knou its realy harrd two spel everry worrd wrrong. #teachwriting

DocAngMullennix Sep 19 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Invite admin to observe; (kindly) provide research-based evidence to support tasks; ask Ss to reflect on their preference #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q7 - How might you respond to a question from admin about “crazy writing” tasks? #TeachWriting

fawnalise Sep 19 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Ss can create multimodal/multimedia texts using @atavistmag @creatavist too. How does diff media tell stories? True stories? #teachwriting

In reply to @MsDesberg, @atavistmag, @creatavist

AngelaStockman Sep 19 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Crazy for the sake of crazy....is just crazy. Gotta have a worthy purpose. Gotta move the writer and the writing. #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

MsDesberg Sep 19 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A8: splleng deemens mite bee madd toomahro. #teachwriting #becreative

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Sep 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q8 - Try spelling every word in your next tweet wrong, and let’s see what happens. (Or do something else weird.) #TeachWriting