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Teach1024 Mar 10 @ 8:35 PM EST

Tara, literacy teacher from Columbia, PA! Excited for another chat! #G2Great

dubioseducator Mar 10 @ 8:36 PM EST

Faige retired kinder teacher from Los Angeles. A nice day at LACMA for me #G2Great https://t.co/9gqCvTQaJv

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1 Book selection decisions are grounded in the needs of THAT child at THAT moment. Flexibility at its best! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:36 PM EST

@franmcveigh Yep seeing my Long Island friends tomorrow :} #G2Great

RACzyz Mar 10 @ 8:36 PM EST

Rich from PA/NJ. Will be in and out tonight! Baths and Bedtime! #G2Great

girlworld4 Mar 10 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1:Levels help Ts place Ss at their *instructional* level in order to deliver purposeful guided instruction in small groups #G2Great

dylanteut Mar 10 @ 8:36 PM EST

Fountas and Pinnell said at ILA this past summer that levels are being used in ways that they never intended them to be. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:36 PM EST

@Teach1024 Thanks for joining us Tara! #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 10 @ 8:36 PM EST

@ZoeRyderWhite Me, too! And so excited about @MrazKristine new text supporting play. Can't wait! #G2Great

litlearningzone Mar 10 @ 8:36 PM EST

A1. Leveled text is one tool to use to teach and reach readers necessary reading behaviors to be successful #G2great

girlworld4 Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

@dylanteut We've got to give our teachers the professional learning opportunities to better understand using leveled texts #G2Great

suzrolander Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

#G2Great hello friends! Susie joining from Manhattan

dylanteut Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

Levels are for guided reading/small groups, and THAT'S IT! #g2great

gallianstone Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

Leveled texts are one way for students to more independently access literature and curriculum content. #g2great

chrisp16 Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1: leveled texts is comparable to being in a batting cage. It's the warm-up, where you practice skills; where you learn. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1 Leveled texts level the playing field for Ss if we know how to use them. Flex a range of text bands to match intention #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

@suzrolander Great to see you Susie #G2Great

MrazKristine Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

#g2great leveled bks are just one tool in an arsenal to teach reading

room20awesome Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1 leveled text can be a tool to assists in focussed instruction on specific areas where growth and practice are needed. #G2Great

ChristinaNosek Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

I like this analogy! #g2great https://t.co/88Fs6wcHLw

chrisp16 Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

A1: leveled texts is comparable to being in a batting cage. It's the warm-up, where you practice skills; where you learn. #g2great

Teach1024 Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

Leveled Texts help scaffold instruction. They can help support instruction during guided reading so Ss can apply skills in Ind Rdg #G2Great

AaronHesjedal Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1: Levels allow Ts a way to match their Ss with instructionally appropriate texts for small group learning (with flexibility). #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

@suzrolander Hi Susie! Good to see you again! #g2great

LisaEickholdt Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1: Actually I think leveled text often is the only tool used to create small groups. This is problematic. #g2great

TracyLafreniere Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1: Leveled texts are used as an extension of teacher support to lift the level of student performance #G2Great

dubioseducator Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

Level quandary important topic. Are we limiting our kids? And why? #G2Great My balancing act not always successful. https://t.co/Kt90fZ7Qsq

franmcveigh Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1: When used as text band like C-D-E, leveled texts can be helpful for increasing the volume of "eyes on print" for fluency! #g2great

chrisp16 Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1: when the strat is introduced, then let the batter face different pitchers/texts to use the skill. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1 Start w/the child not the book. What does THIS child need & what book will help me meet that need (level or not) #G2Great

girlworld4 Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

@LisaEickholdt Yes, especially when the groups remain static. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

Yes Aaron, I love that you added the key word: FLEXIBILITY. That makes it a powerful scaffold! #G2Great https://t.co/CyoWjSeF4p

AaronHesjedal Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1: Levels allow Ts a way to match their Ss with instructionally appropriate texts for small group learning (with flexibility). #G2Great

dylanteut Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

Levels were meant to help the teacher, not to be conveyed to students! #g2great

oolalume Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

Gaby from IL, elem librarian K-5 #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

@ChristinaNosek Thanks! Tis the season. The weather brings it out. #g2great

MrsSWadsworth Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

Sarah from PA jumping in! Very interesting topic tonight! #G2Great

jdolci Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

Justin checking in from Louisville! Sorry for the late entrance. #g2great

ToriBachman Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

#G2Great Tori in Maine, hopping in and out! Happy to see so many friends here...huge important topic.

litlearningzone Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

Yes! This is a big concern and stagnant groupings! #G2Great https://t.co/v9WDIzFhtZ

LisaEickholdt Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

A1: Actually I think leveled text often is the only tool used to create small groups. This is problematic. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

@ZoeRyderWhite Hi Zoe how have you been? #g2Great So nice to have you with us.

Kari_Yates Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1. Levels are a teacher's tool for efficiently finding texts that will lift the independent level just a notch. #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

Exactly!!! #g2great https://t.co/z01TXWlp6s

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1 Start w/the child not the book. What does THIS child need & what book will help me meet that need (level or not) #G2Great

franmcveigh Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

Like that metaphor - batting cage - warm up. I just used "free throw practice" @chrisp16 #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

@jdolci It’s called FASHIONABLY late! #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

So valuable when Ts are given professional opportunities on how to use leveled texts w Ss #G2Great #irvingpride https://t.co/bUiGxtKtwI

girlworld4 Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

@dylanteut We've got to give our teachers the professional learning opportunities to better understand using leveled texts #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

@oolalume Welcome Gaby we are talking level texts tonight. #g2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

@ToriBachman Thanks for coming Tori! #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1. Levels were never meant to be stamped on foreheads as a "stop sign". #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

@franmcveigh Great minds! #g2great

Lau7210 Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1: Instructional Levels: for Ts to instruct sm groups based on Ss individual goals. Keep groups fluid, flexible & dynamic. #G2Great

franmcveigh Mar 10 @ 8:41 PM EST

AMEN - not the ONE and only tool! so very important! @MrazKristine #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:41 PM EST

Love those descriptors Lauren (and can’t wait to see you tomorrow friend!) #G2Great https://t.co/9qz31MOndG

Lau7210 Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1: Instructional Levels: for Ts to instruct sm groups based on Ss individual goals. Keep groups fluid, flexible & dynamic. #G2Great

MoneoShannon Mar 10 @ 8:41 PM EST

A1- Levelled texts are oneway for teachers to match text to Ss needs for small group instruction, but should not be the only way. #G2Great

suzrolander Mar 10 @ 8:41 PM EST

@girlworld4 am juggling too...ugh. 2 hungry bunnies, 1 girl with fraction hw and 2 older girls...trying #G2Great https://t.co/6gAC6f1246

girlworld4 Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

@suzrolander Two chats in a week, Susie! You're superwoman :) I'm juggling dinner at the moment, plus eyeing the ILAchat w/jenn serravallo

AaronHesjedal Mar 10 @ 8:41 PM EST

@DrMaryHoward We need to make thoughtful decisions about texts. Levels can help that process, however, they can't do it for us. #G2Great

oolalume Mar 10 @ 8:41 PM EST

From CCSS: choose text based on Purpose, Quantity & Quality #G2Great https://t.co/VtZQOri2ys

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1 Start w/the child not the book. What does THIS child need & what book will help me meet that need (level or not) #G2Great

ChristinaNosek Mar 10 @ 8:41 PM EST

So wise, my friend. Sadly, it happens. Breaks my heart. #g2great https://t.co/76YYADocV0

Kari_Yates Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1. Levels were never meant to be stamped on foreheads as a "stop sign". #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 10 @ 8:41 PM EST

@Litlovegal1 Yes. Leveled texts have a place in a wide range of texts across the literacy framework and day. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:42 PM EST

#G2Great https://t.co/JcwhbQjHZK

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:42 PM EST

A1 We must BROADEN our view of small groups. Levels have a place in the right situation but thoughtful decision-making trumps all. #G2Great

room20awesome Mar 10 @ 8:42 PM EST

A1 being flexible allows us to focus on individual growth, needs, interest—use all tools n toolbox—to create buy in and excitement! #G2Great

pattyvreilly Mar 10 @ 8:42 PM EST

A1: Levels are one tool that help us see where students can read (ind. inst). We level texts, NOT students. #g2great

KristinHanna2 Mar 10 @ 8:42 PM EST

Just left #ILAchat to check out #G2Great for the first time. MS Literacy Specialist from WI.

franmcveigh Mar 10 @ 8:42 PM EST

This drives me CRAZY - love book clubs for strategy work not leveled text! @LisaEickholdt #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:42 PM EST

Yes & what we use at a given time always depends on our purpose & the readers in front of us #G2Great https://t.co/byDtf5jLc0

MrazKristine Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

#g2great leveled bks are just one tool in an arsenal to teach reading

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:42 PM EST

@Lau7210 that is it Lauren you said this so beautifully #g2great

MrsSWadsworth Mar 10 @ 8:42 PM EST

A1 levels should only be a small part of how Ss are grouped. Also need to look at writing & word study. Groups must b flexible #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

Q2: #G2Great https://t.co/Zzjia6E35s

EdCampBROOKLYN Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

Chat salad! #BBDetails #ILAchat #g2great and on the horizon #ChristianEducators LOVIN it!

Kari_Yates Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

@franmcveigh @MrazKristine Yes. Leveled texts are screwdrivers. But we need hammers and pliers and saws as well. #g2great

Lisa_Dastous Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

Levels help the T find a starting point for the Ss, but Ss need not know because it creates a mental wall on allowing growth. #g2great

chrisp16 Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

@Kari_Yates That just breaks my heart when Ss are prevented from rdg other texts b/c it isn't their level. #g2great

sparka_julie Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

Yes.😊 By investing Ss we can make more skillful coaching moves to accelerate growth and joy in learning! #g2great https://t.co/Guqoi7n6Rj

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

A1 Start w/the child not the book. What does THIS child need & what book will help me meet that need (level or not) #G2Great

girlworld4 Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

@franmcveigh @LisaEickholdt @JSerravallo's Reading Strategies book is a great companion to support Ts w/this! #G2Great

oolalume Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

A2: larger class sizes, lack of time to conference w Ss, not knowing any other way #G2Great

dubioseducator Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

Yes but how often do we tell students which bin to get books from. That good fit book can stop motivation #G2Great https://t.co/UE7mPCC8Gw

Kari_Yates Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

A1. Levels were never meant to be stamped on foreheads as a "stop sign". #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:44 PM EST

Agreed Chris and that was never the intent. That view reflect that it has morphed into something else #G2Great https://t.co/hlSuG2FCTX

chrisp16 Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

@Kari_Yates That just breaks my heart when Ss are prevented from rdg other texts b/c it isn't their level. #g2great

dylanteut Mar 10 @ 8:44 PM EST

Classroom libraries should not be leveled. We limit choice and freedom. Bookstores and other libraries aren't leveled. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:44 PM EST

A2 Doing w/o thinking. If our discussions @ guided rdg reside SOLELY in the use of levels, we rob kids of alternatives. #G2Great

dylanteut Mar 10 @ 8:44 PM EST

When we tell students their levels, we are really crippling them. #g2great

suzrolander Mar 10 @ 8:44 PM EST

Agreed Dani. I LOVE this book! And, many ts I have worked with can use it right away...not overwhelming #G2Great https://t.co/CeME92MLk0

girlworld4 Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

@franmcveigh @LisaEickholdt @JSerravallo's Reading Strategies book is a great companion to support Ts w/this! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:44 PM EST

Fountas & Pinnel said they are aware of no research that shows any benefit to doing so Dylan. #G2Great https://t.co/AB3IkoG479

dylanteut Mar 10 @ 8:44 PM EST

When we tell students their levels, we are really crippling them. #g2great

oolalume Mar 10 @ 8:45 PM EST

agreed :( #G2Great https://t.co/vrgQjXe772

chrisp16 Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

@Kari_Yates That just breaks my heart when Ss are prevented from rdg other texts b/c it isn't their level. #g2great

girlworld4 Mar 10 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2 When Ts lose sight of Ss as individual readers w/individual needs groups stay static.Use r/records keeps focus on each S's needs #G2Great

dylanteut Mar 10 @ 8:45 PM EST

When we tell Ss that they can only choose books from their level, and other Ss see them picking books, we are violating privacy. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:45 PM EST

@DrMaryHoward so right Mary a level is a way to support and stretch not to retain and label #g2great

Kari_Yates Mar 10 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2. When we lock kids into "the level" we limit their sense of possible as readers. #G2Great

gallianstone Mar 10 @ 8:45 PM EST

Ss do not march through reading levels - They follow interests, moods, attention, as do of us, when it comes to reading choices #g2great

litlearningzone Mar 10 @ 8:45 PM EST

A2 Teach the reader -- think about student goals (Thanks @JSerravallo! & #ILAchat) Love @FountasPinnell Continuum for planning. #G2Great