#TeachWriting Archive

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Moderating tonight are @lisahughes196 & @bkuhl2you! Take it away guys! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight's #TeachWriting chat on Preparing Writers. I am in the co-moderator chair this evening! Please introduce yourself!

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Questions will come from this account and be in Q/A format. Please use A and the Q number in your response. #TeachWriting

matt_provart May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Matt Provart, Student, Wyoming. Happy to be here. #TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Rob from Dallas! Chatting and playing with my dog, Skyler #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Welcome Matt! #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hey, TX! #TeachWriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

We appreciate any & all resources you share! Feel free! This chat's archive will be shared by @bkuhl2you Master of Storify! #TeachWriting

ruffteacher May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Glenda 5th grade from Kansas City! Newby to chats. #classkickchat #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Welcome, Glenda! #TeachWriting

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amberh00ks May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Amber - 2ndary ELA coach from Texas. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Talking about Preparing Writers tonight on #teachWriting! HAPPENING NOW! #engchat #elachat #txeduchat #tlap #NWP #IWP #RIWP

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Preparing Question 1... #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Welcome Amber! #TeachWriting

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LindaAragoni May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Linda Aragoni from rural NY slipping in from #RuralEdChat. Bkgd teaching college writing, writing for $$, #teachwriting 2 writing teachers

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

LOVE that you are here tonight! Welcome! #TeachWriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1 What do you see as important in writing instruction in the 21st century? #TeachWriting

BrackensClass May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Bracken from Texas. #TeachWriting

T_HEB May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hello all. 4th and 5th grade school teacher and TC with Southern Maine Writing Project. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Purpose, Audience, Voice, & Connection to the real world are CRITICAL aspects of writing instruction in the 21st century! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Welcome! #TeachWriting

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skeeTX May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: Ss need the confidence to express themselves while remaining open to feedback & possess a willingness to edit & share #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Question 1 #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1 What do you see as important in writing instruction in the 21st century? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Welcome! #TeachWriting

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LindaAragoni May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Have wanted to join #TeachWriting before, but hate to leave my friends in rural chat

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massignmenthelp May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#Teachwriting #TMchat #eduldrcoaching #txlchat #TopTeaching #risdchat Tips for Learning Mathematics to Students https://t.co/4jSNAvgzTZ

T_HEB May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Same skills as before. fFuency, voice, clarity, knowing your audience, and being open to revision. #TeachWriting

mhamiltonedu May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

woah! I'm here for #teachwriting tonight! HS English (9&10) from Michigan.

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Shout-out to the SMWP from the RIWP! #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Welcome Matt! #TeachWriting

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skeeTX May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Goals have not changed much, just the jargon. #TeachWriting

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mhamiltonedu May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 navigating 21st cent. resources. you can find good models for any kind of writing - so look! #teachwriting

TSUtorres8 May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: purpose and audience. Also the ability to make the same points through technology too. #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Question 2 is up next! #TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1b: I would love to Ss early learners gain the desire to write w/out worry of the grade!!!! #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Yes! Tech is critical! #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Great stuff! #TeachWriting https://t.co/tSBzsIoGsc

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2 How do you navigate the challenges of high-stakes assessment and writing instruction? #TeachWriting

T_HEB May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1 New skills: choosing the best tools for the job (may not always be tech) and platform to best deliver message to audience. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Question 2 #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2 How do you navigate the challenges of high-stakes assessment and writing instruction? #TeachWriting

TSUtorres8 May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I agree. There should be time for free writing in our classes. Great point! #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 Writing well is more than test prep.We must teach Ss to make paths to the prompt, dev connections & voice in their writing #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#TeachWriting

LindaAragoni May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 #TeachWriting Teach Ss to write clearly, concisely, and quickly. So much writing today is edited 1st draft.

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skeeTX May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I make it about progress! Writing is not meant to be perfect on the first attempt. I encourage Ss to effort and polish #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

It's all about revision! #TeachWriting

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skeeTX May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Ss often ask, don't I just correct your edits/marks????? #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

That sounds typical! Ha! #TeachWriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Question 3 is around here somewhere... #TeachWriting

amberh00ks May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: high stakes assessment writing is just one mode of writing. Tams must expose Ss to many modes & purposes of writing. #TeachWriting

TSUtorres8 May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#teachwriting newly 7th grade writing teacher. In Texas!

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

YES! #TeachWriting

amberh00ks May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: high stakes assessment writing is just one mode of writing. Tams must expose Ss to many modes & purposes of writing. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q3 What are some ways to engage students in writing to prompts or writing in general? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

The Changing Landscape of the 21st century #TeachWriting https://t.co/3DPhcQ7xNb

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Question 3! #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q3 What are some ways to engage students in writing to prompts or writing in general? #TeachWriting

mardieteach May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Agree! Teaching students to revise helps them to reflect on clarity, word choice, voice, content, etc. #teachwriting

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mhamiltonedu May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 testing offers an opportunity to practice responding carefully to a prompt. and using what you have! #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 Deconstructing the prompt, looking for personal access, practicing variety of formats...not everything is a 5 P essay! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Craft and revision! #TeachWriting

mardieteach May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Agree! Teaching students to revise helps them to reflect on clarity, word choice, voice, content, etc. #teachwriting
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skeeTX May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: I use pics, videos or starters in Seesaw and ask Ss for short responses as a way to get them writing to start class #teachwriting

matt_provart May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: Develop keen interests in reading as well. Finding new styles of writing as well as new topics and genres. #TeachWriting

TSUtorres8 May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: has to be authentic.Ssneed an audience for their to perform well. Create that audience for their writing. Huge difference #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Interesting Ted Talk! https://t.co/LzKMhivWaK #TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Boo, hiss to the 5 paragraph essay!!!! #teachwriting

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T_HEB May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Great suggestion! Multiple formats keeps Ss engaged and stretches the writing mind. #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: today my Ss wrote thoughts on post its while doing a gallery walk. Short but it's writing! #teachwriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

From my class today #TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 3:12 PM EDT

Ss empathizing using photos a/b Great Depression and To Kill a Mockingbird. Commenting w/ post it notes https://t.co/6CKMmDdicO

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

LOVE THIS! So important to write throughout the day and for different reasons! #TeachWriting

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mardieteach May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 #teachwriting Ss do a fair bit of quick writing to prompts, blogging to prompts as well.

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Great Example of a gallery walk and writing!#TeachWriting @skeeTX

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT
From my class today #TeachWriting
- skeeTX May 2 @ 3:12 PM EDT
  
  Ss empathizing using photos a/b Great Depression and To Kill a Mockingbird. Commenting w/ post it notes https://t.co/6CKMmDdicO

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Deeper Learning https://t.co/ChJgmgnPbX #TeachWriting

JessieOelke May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Ss should be doing ALL forms of writing, quick included. #writetothink #TeachWriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Question 4 is getting ready! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

So important for higher level writing! #TeachWriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q4 How do you integrate technology into writing instruction reflective of digital citizenship? #TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Ss should also write across the curriculum! Every class can journal, blog, research. #teachwriting

ruffteacher May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q3- What about letting Ss develop prompts for each other? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Question 4 #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q4 How do you integrate technology into writing instruction reflective of digital citizenship? #TeachWriting

LindaAragoni May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I find 1 format is best for teaching to competence. After that, begin to modify...Same procedure I use at work #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4 Google docs, Padlet as a collaborative writing tool, AudioBoom podcasts for writing tips to students, flipped classroom #TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4: Ss often submit w/ tech as we are 1:1 iPad but I still accept/edit hard copy. Ss choice most important! #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Building 21st century writers https://t.co/j0ekiXaiGL #TeachWriting

ruffteacher May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I meant A3- still new. #TeachWriting

mardieteach May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3 #teachwriting Also use Topic Journals as a form of prompt. Ss select any genre to incorporate topic in a piece of writing.

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Microsoft Office Lens can also read a S piece back to him/her using Immersive Reader #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

What did you think about the level your college writers were at when you taught at that level? #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

LOVE this idea! #TeachWriting

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skeeTX May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

How many Ss write out of desire versus they have to? #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Right? That is like the famous chicken and egg question! #TeachWriting

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JessieOelke May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Very few in our district #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#TeachWriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

If you define "write" as "produce words," lots do it - just not for school. For social media. #teachwriting

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mhamiltonedu May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4 writing w tech feels much more like entering a conversation! you are participating & repsonding! authentic voice/audience #teachwriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Oh, and I'm here. The band concert was pretty cool. Jazz band - even in middle school - rocks. #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT

At the mid-point! Here comes question 5! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT

SO true! Hey Ben! #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Writing with tech is critical for collaboration, blended learning, and feedback! #TeachWriting

mhamiltonedu May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4 writing w tech feels much more like entering a conversation! you are participating & repsonding! authentic voice/audience #teachwriting

JessieOelke May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Ss blog via @KidblogDotOrg #TeachWriting

ruffteacher May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Great idea. Remembering to start something manageable. #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

And it's much easier for it to become a conversation - so many tech tools for sharing and responding. #teachwriting

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mhamiltonedu May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

agree re: collaboration tools. love @padlet and @nearpod's new collab slide. Google apps are of course essential #teachwriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Yes, Q was more a/b school! BUT, we should harness that willingness to publish via social media. #teachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Big Padlet fan! #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

What's up? Sorry I'm late - my son's first jazz band concert. #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q5 Do you think we in K-12 prepare students for college level writing? Writing in the workplace? How so? #TeachWriting

JessieOelke May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

After all, are we writing right now? #TeachWriting #deepthoughts

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mardieteach May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#teachwriting - Yup! Some formalized test prep =overdone & can suck the joy out of writing.

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mhamiltonedu May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@activelylearn has changed my life this year. allows Ss to respond IN text, can facilitate dig. discussion and deeper thinking #teachwriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Sweet! What does he play? #teachWriting

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bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

It's a nice way to talk about voice. Lots of kids add a little style to their sm posts - lots of connections. #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Trumpet - like his old man (and his two uncles and grandfather). #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Question 5 #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q5 Do you think we in K-12 prepare students for college level writing? Writing in the workplace? How so? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A5 Standards-driven curr. serves as a common language K-12 More grade level articulation and communication is needed #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Yes! Absolutely! #TeachWriting

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JessieOelke May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A5: What does writing in workplace look like now? School is very isolated. Feel like my writing is much diff than other jobs #TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A5: honestly not sure anymore as workplace has evolved. Academic writing does not always = success in future job #teachwriting

mardieteach May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 #teachwriting Ss blog, learn how to comment effectively & appropriately.

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5 cont. Cross level articulation Elem to Middle to HS to College/Career about writing is necessary.Multi-level collaboration! #TeachWriting

LindaAragoni May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#TeachWriting Students had been assigned but never taught to write. Most think writing="grammer". Some expected to write fiction.

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skeeTX May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT

This came up 2 weeks ago in our chat about grammar as well #teachwriting

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matt_provart May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5: College student here. I felt prepared. #TeachWriting

mhamiltonedu May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5 college writing, probably. many 101 college profs I've talked to teach similar processes and prompts. career, not so much. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Great question. Feel like it's changing b/c public attitude toward writing is changing. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

This is very interesting to me...very interesting topic the high school to college transition. #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I agree. I don't think we do know enough about the expectations. #TeachWriting

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JessieOelke May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT

We are somewhere in between #TeachWriting

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skeeTX May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Lower to middle to high school too! #TeachWriting

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mardieteach May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5 #teachwriting - Writing in school prepares Ss to think in the workplace. May use diff. forms-still thinking through form, tone, org ideas

JessieOelke May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT

What/How did your teachers prepare you? #TeachWriting

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matt_provart May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5b: I feel I could've been better prepared for scientific writing. Writing across curriculums in high school would be useful #TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

My 14 year old son writes better than I do even though I teach writing! Not sure he's better b/c of instruction. Ss talent? #teachwriting

LindaAragoni May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5 #TeachWriting. I'm big believer in teachers taking summer jobs even fill-in for week in entry level jobs to see workplace writing

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Question 6 is about to debut! #TeachWriting

JessieOelke May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Mostly e-mails?? #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5 - I taught college writing. A lot depends on the college - some are explicitly trying to prepare kids for college writing. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5 - Others are trying to work more broadly on writing, or on modes/genres (like argumentative, etc.). #teachwriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Writing is too subjective if T demands only 1 way. Happens too often #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT

https://t.co/oSoGY7EUI8 #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5 - Of course, I haven't taught college writing in about five years, so I'm sure it's changed a bit. #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q6 What writing skills are essential at the secondary level and beyond? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT

GREAT stuff on 21st century schools! Innovators, designers, creators, synthesizing the world! https://t.co/9NL3rEm8lz #teachwriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5 - I think it's hard to say "this is college writing, write like this," and "this is professional/business writing for all" #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT

I agree! #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6 Teaching focused on writing across content areas, for multiple purposes, & w/ audience in mind! Writing is a life skill! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5 - I think it's beneficial to help kids recognize a way of writing, and then imitate it. Discourse will vary. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5 - You have to listen to the conversation, figure out how people are navigating it, then dive in. That's what Ss need. #teachwriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: anything allowing authentic Ss voices to be heard. Let them articulate, describe, create, convince, NOT fill a rubric #teachwriting

farrtom May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6 Being specific and concrete rather than vague and abstract. Do away with coffee cup sayings. #TeachWriting

JessieOelke May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#mentortext #TeachWriting

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LindaAragoni May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Depends on the job, of course, but usually short and quick, first draft is final; Personal voice, but totally follow policies #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A6 - Evidence. You need to back up what you say, or be able to explain why you're saying something. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Writing in the 21st century https://t.co/R8S4LglwoS #TeachWriting

mhamiltonedu May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6 there's ALWAYS room for creativity. mix it up and resist the norm. especially in nonfiction. #teachwriting

JessieOelke May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

This is getting harder for Ss and society as a whole due to #echochambers #TeachWriting

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LindaAragoni May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Also in entry-level jobs in 10 or fewer employee biz where most new jobs are created: no collaboration on writing. #TeachWriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Question 7 is arriving soon! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Agree - so many "self-evident facts" that are not. #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q7 What are some resources to help facilitate a high level of writing across grade levels and expectations? #TeachWriting

LindaAragoni May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Learned that as a news reporter. There's a template for all the routine types of stories. So I invented and teach templates #TeachWriting.

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skeeTX May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

How do schools determine where Ss should be as writers according to grade level? Is it even necessary? #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Question 7 #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q7 What are some resources to help facilitate a high level of writing across grade levels and expectations? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A7 Mentor text, writing workshop model, collaboration tools such as Google docs, blogs, and cultivating a writing community #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT

There are standards and benchmarks. Not always helpful. Think there's a book of suggested benchmarks, too. #teachwriting

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amberh00ks May 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A7: Kelly Gallagher and Jeff Anderson works. Urbanski's using the writers workshop approach at the high school level. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Sneaking in a Question 8! #TeachWriting

farrtom May 2 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A7 Article of the Week as mentor texts, modeling quality writing, authentic audiences. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q8 If you could select one critical skill all writers need what would you choose? #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7 - It helps to "norm" with other teachers. What do they expect kids to be able to do? How does that compare? #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Question 8 #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q8 If you could select one critical skill all writers need what would you choose? #TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: have had success using some of Atwell's reading & writing workshop #teachwriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A8 - Re-reading and revising your own work; being able to carefully and critically read your own words. #teachwriting

farrtom May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A8 Continually digging deeper into an idea rather than skimming the surface. #TeachWriting

skeeTX May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A8: fearlessness! Share yourself/thoughts and go from there. It is a craft that can/needs to be improved w/ time #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A8 I'd say the ability to find and craft ones' voice in writing. One of the most enlightening and powerful skills #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A7 - Some kind of workshop model helps, too. Best way to differentiate and challenge writers across levels in same class. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thank you to my co-moderator and friend @bkuhl2you! Thank you for all you do to keep this chat afloat! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you May 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks so much for steering the ship tonight! Great job! #TeachWriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you for joining us tonight! This is a great PLN and we appreciate your participation! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Tonight's chat is dedicated to the over 3 million teachers in the United States in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week #TeachWriting

farrtom May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A3 I get my students engaged in writing by giving them controversial topics that they're likely to have strong feelings about. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator May 2 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thank you to our co-founders @lisahughes196 and @bkuhl2you for co-moderating this evening! Whoop! Whoop! #TeachWriting