#TeachWriting Archive

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Our moderators tonight will be co-founders @lisahughes196 and @bkuhl2you -though Ben might be a little late fighting traffic. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Please take a minute and introduce yourself - where/what do you teach, when your summer started/will start, etc. #TeachWriting

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

So pumped to be here at #teachwriting for the first time. Krista from WI teaching 8th gr ELA 🤓

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Lisa, from RI! Running in from festivities and glad to be in the co-moderator's seat this evening! Welcome to you all! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

YAY!!!! Welcome Krista!!!!!! #teachwriting

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#teachwriting Academic dean and english teacher at Independent school in south florida!

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

We will be following Q and A format - questions will come from here and begin with Q1, Q2, etc., please respond w/A1, A2, etc. #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Oh, and school will end on June 20th for us! #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

First question coming soon! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Welcome! #teachwriting

In reply to @soulsdna

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Rob from Dallas but tweeting from Nantucket tonight while vacationing! #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

SAY WHAT?!?!#TeachWriting

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1 - What do you think are the best ways for teachers to use their summer break? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

MAN! I love it! On the East Coast! #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: relax, refresh, reflect, rejuvenate and learn #teachwriting

EduGladiators Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

🏖 Do you struggle with work-life balance? SATURDAY #EduGladiators talks balance! #BreakoutEDU #spedchat #worldgeochat#TMchat #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 I think you need to give yourself some recharging time. Then, dive into some professional or personal reading and writing! #teachwriting

SaraKiffe Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Sara, 3rd grade, MT. Always excited to chat about writing!#teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Question 1! #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1 - What do you think are the best ways for teachers to use their summer break? #TeachWriting

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#teachwriting A1 read, write, explore all kinds of curricular possibilities theres no time 2 during the year

MsDesberg Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: rest, relax, recharge, rejuvenate, read, write! Spend time with ppl u love! #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Welcome Sara! #teachwriting

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LisaCorbett0261 Jun 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1) relax, focus on self-directed activities, clean our closets! #teachWriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Have read 2 books this week: Kids Deserve It and Shift This! #teachwriting

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ItsMrsPenrod Jun 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 I do believe that Ts should take some time to recharge however we've got to continue learning ourselves! Reading/blogging #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1 - What do you think are the best ways for teachers to use their summer break? #TeachWriting

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#TeachWriting I'm a teaching artist/administrator w/theatre in NJ. Looking fwd to my first chat.

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#teachwriting I've read Neil Gaiman The View From The Cheap Seats amazing reflections on writing and its mysteries

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

So glad you are here! #teachwriting

In reply to @jimdevivo

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 #teachwriting I'm also finding that all this time is not conducive to writing myself; its giving me writers block

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: I suggest reading out of your comfort zone. #teachwriting

SaraKiffe Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1:Cultivating passions. For me its reading, writing, gardening, yoga, and learning new things for teaching and life. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

KELLY! #teachwriting

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LisaCorbett0261 Jun 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1) read for enjoyment #teachWriting

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I KNOW!! I'm a slacker. So sorry. #teachwriting

In reply to @lisahughes196

spiraledu Jun 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#teachwriting Being outdoors & having lots of adventures to tell about & pictures to model reflection on.

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

The 2nd question is waiting to speak . . . #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

You are not! I am happy to see you on here! #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Q2 - What do you think is the most productive way for a teacher to reflect over the summer? #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: I also suggest catching up on journals and professional research. It's a good time to debrief your brain. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Question 2! #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Q2 - What do you think is the most productive way for a teacher to reflect over the summer? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 Practicing mindfulness & reflecting on the happenings past, present, future in a favorite place sounds great to me. #beach #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

What to do...what to do? #TeachWriting https://t.co/3dfaoceYeQ

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 Blogging is new to me, but so far so good 👍🏻#teachwriting

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 12 @ 7:19 PM EDT

FIRST BLOG POST EVER. "From Making Excuses to Embracing Freak Outs" https://t.co/hXzuyyLFVh #tlap #makeitreal #learnlap #moreedu

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: capturing their thoughts on paper, in a cloud, recorded. Whatever works. Just think about WHY and build from there #teachwriting

MsDesberg Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: read course evaluations, reflect while mapping out next year by weeding out assignments, match assignments to CCSS. #teachwriting

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jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) I'm partial to walking as a means of reflecting. #teachwriting @TeachWriting2

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AshleyBlank Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TeachWriting Teacher owe themselves the time to decompress and then start making those to do lists! Any other list makers here??

LisaCorbett0261 Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) blog/journal about the year. Explore new ideas & record plans someplace #teachWriting

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 #teachwriting running works for me

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skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Been doing that this week! #teachwriting

In reply to @lisahughes196

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: Go back and look at your lesson plans...what took time, what took too much time, not enough? Monitor and adjust. #teachwriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Starting creating one this week! #teachwriting

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

spiraledu Jun 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I get to go through my portfolios from when I was in school! Amazing to reflect on how we are truly #lifelonglearners #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I make lists with some things I have already done just so I can check off a bunch of accomplishments! #teachwriting

In reply to @AshleyBlank

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#teachwriting A2 my sts do TED talks at r licensed TED event each year. trying 2 write 1 2 understand what Im asking my sts 2 do, Brutal

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I love list making...and crossing off! #TeachWriting

AshleyBlank Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TeachWriting Teacher owe themselves the time to decompress and then start making those to do lists! Any other list makers here??

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Have considered short & long term goals while on vacation. Plan coming together regarding personal & professional future #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

So true! #teachwriting

AshleyBlank Jun 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Yes! There's a lot of satisfaction in making through the items on the list. It brings me much joy! #teachwriting

In reply to @lisahughes196

FragranceOfSage Jun 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I hate explaining #POEMS but this is not a #pointlessblog and the #WritersProblems is to #teachwriting and #poetry https://t.co/x35Os4BuUx

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Sounds like a big step...best of luck with planning. #TeachWriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Have considered short & long term goals while on vacation. Plan coming together regarding personal & professional future #teachwriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Sort of! Set up on blogger but still finalizing #teachwriting

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

The third question is nigh . . . #TeachWriting

SaraKiffe Jun 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: Develop what worked and reimagine new activites/lessons. Also read and write for pleasure.#Teachwriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Changing roles next year so that's first step. My sons are getting older so good time to think big picture #teachwriting

In reply to @KellyTumy

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q3 - Do you write over the summer? What are some writing tasks, projects, or habits you might engage in this summer? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Question 3 #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q3 - Do you write over the summer? What are some writing tasks, projects, or habits you might engage in this summer? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 I typically journal over the summer. This summer I will be honing my research writing and reading, reading, reading! #teachwriting

MsDesberg Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: I'm going to write a foundations of writing class, I'm going to write down ideas for a book I have in my head. #teachwriting

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LisaCorbett0261 Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) I write fiction, poetry, reflections on PD books I read for the blog. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

You have a lot to reflect on @skeeTX as you move forward in your leadership role! You will be great! #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX, @KellyTumy, @skeeTX

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 Blogging, reflections to book studies, curriculum planning #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q3 - Do you write over the summer? What are some writing tasks, projects, or habits you might engage in this summer? #TeachWriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: planning to blog and working on its name this week. Also beginning a gratitude journal #teachwriting

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 #teachwriting I was planning on it but I have lost my writing voice. I'm in like serious Stephen King writers block. Any advice???

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KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: I journal more when my brain isn't on fire with PD all the time. I also delve back into picture book ideas I want to try #teachwriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

For your degree? #teachwriting

In reply to @lisahughes196

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Thx!!! Excited for the future. #teachwriting

In reply to @lisahughes196, @KellyTumy

AshleyBlank Jun 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I would love to say I journal but my journals are really just lists! #teachwriting

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Hi everyone! It's my first time here--I've wanted to for a while! Melissa from Nebraska, 11-12 ELA #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Journaling and sketching are very important ways to get you thinking. Just observing every day life...your life #TeachWriting

In reply to @soulsdna

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

YES #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Really working on my blog again. I need to get back into the habit of reflection and sharing #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

SO happy you found us! #teachwriting

In reply to @mpilakow

SaraKiffe Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: I'm blogging, I write examples for Ss for poems, stories, but I write fiction and need to take more time to do it again. #Teachwriting

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Thanks! I keep forgetting...but tonight I put it on my Google Calendar so I wouldn't!! #teachwriting

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jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 Summer is time playwriting w/youth. I try new ideas in these classes drawing from ideas & questions developed in sch yr #teachwriting

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Welcome, Melissa! We're a friendly bunch. #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I love high school English! #teachwriting

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mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Me too!! Love my juniors and seniors! #teachwriting

In reply to @lisahughes196

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Thanks! Great to be here! #teachwriting

In reply to @KellyTumy

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

LOve my middle schoolers #teachwriting

In reply to @mpilakow, @lisahughes196

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

This from a K-5 teacher...we've converted her to "the dark side" #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I love high school English! #teachwriting
In reply to @mpilakow

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

My 9 year old son started his summer journal this week! Love that he enjoys writing. Older son taking fiction writing #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Our principal, @dana_morel calls it "swirling ideas" I just love that. #TeachWriting

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Ditto! I need to get back to my fiction, but there's so much I want to do for school, too! #neverenoughtime #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

spiraledu Jun 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

What kind of fiction are you writing? I just finished a novella called the fisherman & the mermaid: a love story set in Alaska #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

MS have such a great energy that the HS students don't have! #teachwriting

In reply to @soulsdna, @lisahughes196

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Here comes the 4th question! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Regroup and recharge! #teachwriting

AshleyBlank Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I realize I am obsessed with bulleted lists. I really have a problem. 😀 #teachwriting

In reply to @LisaCorbett0261

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I say you have crafted a style, Ashley! #teachwriting

In reply to @AshleyBlank, @LisaCorbett0261

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q4 - What other types of summer learning do you plan to do? #TeachWriting

TeachWriteEDU Jun 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A chat dictated to teaching writing?? I'm in! Jennifer, ed consultant focused on writing inst checking in from WI #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Question 4! #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q4 - What other types of summer learning do you plan to do? #TeachWriting

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Sounds compelling! Any publication plans? #teachwriting

In reply to @spiraledu, @SaraKiffe

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4 Continue learning from my fellow classmates at JWU...spending some stress-free time with them and discussing research! #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4 I love to be outdoors in the summer...nature walks, beach time, exploring new places. Down time is so important. #teachwriting

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4 #teachwriting Planning curriculum for teaching writing TED talks in the classroom. I call it getting kids to tell their soul stories

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Great summer reads for teachers! #teachwriting https://t.co/xXD5kC6pVP

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: attending a PBL workshop in Dallas in July. More reading!!!! #teachwriting

TeachWriteEDU Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Do you keep a bullet journal? #teachwriting

AshleyBlank Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I realize I am obsessed with bulleted lists. I really have a problem. 😀 #teachwriting
In reply to @LisaCorbett0261

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Have you seen the Hack Learning Series book on PBL? Great stuff #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: I headed to Seattle for the BER Workshop for Guided Reading TOT. Cannot wait. And to ATL for the @ncte Affilliate Wkshp #teachwriting

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Love this idea! Could be so magical and powerful for them! #teachwriting

In reply to @soulsdna, @TeachWriting2

spiraledu Jun 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

It needs to be edited for sure! I'd love to publish, I think all the cruise ship visitors would love it! #teachwriting anyone want to help?

In reply to @mpilakow, @SaraKiffe

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4) Finally finishing the dissertation! And continuing to write on the blog, if I remember to do so... #teachwriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Ocean is freezing right now! #TeachWriting

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TeachWriteEDU Jun 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Sounds like the perfect activities to inspire some notebooking! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4 I love to be outdoors in the summer...nature walks, beach time, exploring new places. Down time is so important. #teachwriting

spiraledu Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

The mermaid is more metaphoric: it's a grandpa telling stories to a little boy who grows up & realizes what it really means. #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

MsDesberg Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: learn how to make kombucha, learn from the art of oral & written argument class I'm taking, re-learn to train for 13.1. #teachwriting

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AshleyBlank Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Not collectively but that's not a bad idea. I love a composition notebook too! 📓 #teachwriting

In reply to @TeachWriteEDU

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

So funny! #teachwriting https://t.co/isrQ3glMhZ

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4) Also new curriculum for theatre for young aud course in the fall. Reading plenty about #fairytales - open to suggestions #teachwriting

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: Just finished Summer Spark today w/ @JoyKirr and had a training with @Catlin_Tucker last week. I'm ready to work! #teachwriting

LisaCorbett0261 Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4) #cyberPD we're reading Dynamin Teaching for Deeper Reading by Vicki Vinton #teachwriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Best of luck! #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

More great reads! #TeachWriting https://t.co/FIx6ThUojB

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#teachwriting Now this sounds fun!

In reply to @jimdevivo

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Ditto! I'm intrigued by the storyline! #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe, @spiraledu

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I've taught the course a few times before. Fascinated by adaptation of #fairytales for stage in past & current drama & #kidlit #teachwriting

In reply to @soulsdna

TeachWriteEDU Jun 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I was there yesterday! I presented The Cartonera Project: Every Student an Author. Small world! #TeachWriting

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: Just finished Summer Spark today w/ @JoyKirr and had a training with @Catlin_Tucker last week. I'm ready to work! #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

The fifth - and perhaps MOST IMPORTANT - question is almost here! #TeachWriting

spiraledu Jun 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@damonhargraves made a batch of Kombucha! I really want to try it, would be cheaper than buying in the store all the time! #teachwriting

In reply to @MsDesberg, @TeachWriting2, @damonhargraves

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Oh cool!! Yes, such a small world! #teachwriting

In reply to @TeachWriteEDU

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#teachwriting so cool. r 7th grd adapted Walter Mitty to a screen play & filmed it with sts & teachers! https://t.co/UsvN8ilH0B

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q5 - What are some ways you will relax and have fun this summer? #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Also looking forward to putting together TEACHERS, WRITE! With @witshouston for secondary ELA Tch in the spring of 2018 #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5 Time w/ my kids, visit Harry Potter at Universal, sitting by fires, cookouts, working on my freckles, & catching fireflies #teachwriting

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5 Hosting a a house concert in our back yard for friends https://t.co/NYZ1AdxlZo #TeachWriting

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jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

That's awesome! Look fwd to watching this video. Doing these kinds of thing were always my favorite as a student. #teachwriting

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LisaCorbett0261 Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5) travel, beach, sleep! Organize cupboards at home & school #teachwriting

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Have you taken this approach, or other drama techniques, with other stories? #teachwriting

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mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: My parents are taking the kids to DisneyWorld. Hubs will be out of town. I will stay home, relax, and drink wine w/friends #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Let's rock summer break! https://t.co/In6nJcbnET #teachwriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: enjoying ACK now, San Diego at the end of the month, golf, pool, family, friends, beverages, reading & writing #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

the best! #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#TeachWriting

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#teachwriting Not as elaborately. But I'd like 2 Do you remember this chilling 1 that scholastic did of The Lottery https://t.co/jN4ch1RfvE

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AssignmentHelpN Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Teacher’s Best Guide to use Pomodoro Technique For Enhancing Productivity https://t.co/eKYjqIB7tc #Teachwriting #TMchat #eduldrcoaching

massignmenthelp Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

9 Questions to Ask Before you Hire an Online Tutor https://t.co/5mJEHwgRGc #Teachwriting #TMchat #eduldrcoaching

MsDesberg Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: my bro's wedding, travel to RI, NY, CH, NH, ME ... see Fleetwood Mac, read, spend time w/ ppl I like to be around! #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

You mean you will leave Nantucket?! What?! #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5) Relax? What's that? #teachwriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Sounds great!!!! Good stuff! #TeachWriting

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KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: Just some Texas Travel here...#TwisterRootBurgers in #DeepEllum #SanAntonio & #Rosarios tacos...foodcations! #teachwriting

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

YUM! #teachwriting

In reply to @KellyTumy

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

travel to RI?!?! That's where I am! #teachwriting

In reply to @MsDesberg, @TeachWriting2

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I know!!! Dream to have a place here someday!!! #teachwriting

In reply to @lisahughes196

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Yes, wow! Been a while since I've seen that. (Now I remember why the Reaping in Hunger Games felt so familiar!) #teachwriting

In reply to @soulsdna

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I haven't been in years...you have inspired me to go this summer! #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I highly recommend seeing Wonder Woman!!!! Whole family loved it! #teachwriting

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I believe there is a stage adaptation of The Lottery, as well. Haunting story. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Good stuff #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

What we need here is a Summer Bucket List! https://t.co/qGkUYHP2LT #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Now you're helping us plan for the future of #TeachWriting - thanks in advance!

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Definitely going 2 #TeachWriting

In reply to @skeeTX

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

If you do, let me know. Highly recommend a few spots. #teachwriting

In reply to @lisahughes196

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

#teachwriting It's almost Lottery day June 27th. I love that everyone wanted to cancel their subscriptions 2 the newYorker when it came out

In reply to @jimdevivo

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q6 - What topics or questions do you have about writing instruction that might make a good chat topic someday? #TeachWriting

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Looking forward to Cousin Rachel and The Beguiled...#GirlPowerSummerMovies #TeachWriting

In reply to @skeeTX

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Question 6! #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q6 - What topics or questions do you have about writing instruction that might make a good chat topic someday? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6 I would love to see some followers and participants moderate! We would love to have you! Please consider! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Tech tools to try this summer! #teachWriting #explore https://t.co/d0rDQez7sk

LisaCorbett0261 Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6) how does your school track writing progress over time...besides report cards #teachwriting

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6 - Revision & publication of student writing. #teachwriting

In reply to @TeachWriting2

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

LOVE IT!!!!!! #teachwriting

In reply to @MsDesberg, @TeachWriting2

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: what should writing curriculums look like at all grade levels? #teachwriting

KellyTumy Jun 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: Like to see more creative writing topics addressed. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Some more tech ideas to try this summer! https://t.co/KBUXNwVKmh #teachwriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

It's a blast!!!! I've done it twice this year! #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

I love Teachers College Reading and Writing Project for reading and writing curriculum @LucyCalkins #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX, @LucyCalkins

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

We have it in our middle school #TeachWriting

In reply to @lisahughes196, @LucyCalkins

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Ditto to this! I need to get better at publication beyond just putting it online. #teachwriting

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6 - Revision & publication of student writing. #teachwriting
In reply to @TeachWriting2

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

The BEST hands down #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX, @LucyCalkins

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

#teachwriting A6 advice 2 further help my sts access & own voices in prep for TEdx tlks. I am guest on #g2great about this on 6/29

In reply to @TeachWriting2

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6: Peer reviewing & responses #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

should be in all elementary schools! #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX, @LucyCalkins

bkuhl2you Jun 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

FINALLY jumping in! Sorry I'm so late - traffic and late meetings. . . #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

WELL!!! Look who is here!!! #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

bkuhl2you Jun 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Anyone mention #10summerblogs yet? Pledge to write 10 blog posts this summer? I'm hoping to do it - anyone else in? #teachwriting

jimdevivo Jun 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Yes! Peer review of writing is great #teachwriting

In reply to @mpilakow

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

It's in ours too #TeachWriting

In reply to @lisahughes196, @LucyCalkins

spiraledu Jun 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Join us tomorrow on #3rdchat! #teacherfriends #2pencilchat #teachwriting #ruraledchat #teachmindful #tlap #xplap #2ndchat #formativechat

DonnaWeth Jun 13 @ 3:04 PM EDT

Join #3rdchat as we discuss the power of portfolios Wednesday at 8 CST.

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Great goal #TeachWriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

YES! We have Eric in!! #teachwriting

In reply to @EricJBentley, @tishrich, @mrmatera, @burgessdave, @Slapshot99, @HeckAwesome, @LeachTeach4, @hmarrs24, @MrBold05, @MrsLedford6Eng, @meyerisland

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

The last question of the night is about to step on stage! #TeachWriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

I'm in! Creating mine this week. #TeachWriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q7 - What are some ways that #TeachWriting might be more useful or meaningful for you? #TeachWriting

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I'll read!!!! #TeachWriting

In reply to @skeeTX, @bkuhl2you

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I'm in! #teachwriting

In reply to @bkuhl2you

MsDesberg Jun 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A6: writing beyond a "formula," how to incorporate grammar lessons into writing, how to organize a writer's notebook. #teachwriting

In reply to @TeachWriting2

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Question 7! #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q7 - What are some ways that #TeachWriting might be more useful or meaningful for you? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7 I love this PLN! Always informative...I learn something new EVERY time! We will be heading into our 4th year next year! WOW #TeachWriting

SaraKiffe Jun 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: Could we have a best writing/activity swap?I love gathering new ideas. #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Jun 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I love that we keep seeing a mix of new faces and familiar faces - I'd like to keep us relevant and growing. #teachwriting

In reply to @TeachWriting2

soulsdna Jun 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#TeachWriting Would love this

In reply to @SaraKiffe

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: would love to see work of Ss and Ts #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Jun 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Great! #TeachWriting

In reply to @mpilakow

bkuhl2you Jun 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Awesome! #TeachWriting

In reply to @skeeTX

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

a #TeachWriting EdCamp!!!!!

In reply to @bkuhl2you, @mpilakow

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

So glad I found this chat! #teachwriting

In reply to @lisahughes196

bkuhl2you Jun 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

That's a cool idea - what would that look like, in your mind? #teachwriting

In reply to @SaraKiffe

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Ditto! #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX, @lisahughes196

bkuhl2you Jun 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I think I can . . . I think I can . . . I think I can . . . I think I can . . . #TeachWriting

In reply to @MsDesberg

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I think it's an innovative idea! #teachwriting

In reply to @lisahughes196, @bkuhl2you

bkuhl2you Jun 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I stole it from a guy a few years ago. . . . #TeachWriting

In reply to @mpilakow, @lisahughes196

MsDesberg Jun 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Positive and supportive educators are so helpful. Thanks! On it ... #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Jun 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I think I can . . . I think I can . . . I think I can . . . I think I can . . . #TeachWriting
In reply to @MsDesberg

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7: teachwriting session via Skype or Zoom??????? #teachwriting

mpilakow Jun 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks for the warm welcome tonight! And thanks to @lisahughes196 for moderating! #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

WOW!!!!!! Great idea!!! #teachwriting

In reply to @skeeTX

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks so much for joining us this evening, and this school year! We appreciate the time you spend with us, sharing or not! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thank you to all for another AWESOME year at #TeachWriting! Your participation, interest, and fantastic ideas are inspiring! #TeachWriting

anna_phd Jun 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Some #tch432 folks may be interested. We're just about halfway to 10 already! #teachwriting #f5f

bkuhl2you Jun 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Anyone mention #10summerblogs yet? Pledge to write 10 blog posts this summer? I'm hoping to do it - anyone else in? #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks so much to our moderators - and special thanks to @lisahughes196 for covering the beginning of the chat! You rock! #TeachWriting

skeeTX Jun 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thx @lisahughes196 & @bkuhl2you for a great year of chats!!! #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Jun 13 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Thank you to @bkuhl2you! Superb job making our chat run smoothly! You're appreciated! Have a wonderful summer! #TeachWriting #chicagorocks