#atplc Archive

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Thursday June 29, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • Jigsaw_Learning Jun 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Supporting teaching and learning! BLOG POST - Building support for coaches https://t.co/MUzJgG1CHt #abed #atplc #jlcrm #cpchat
  • participatechat Jun 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #atplc by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/HuaP7HUrl2
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #atPLC chat! We're glad you joined us to share ideas for spicing up your #vocabulary instruction.
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Please take a moment to introduce yourself to new friends and those you know! #atplc
  • omlbrouse Jun 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Melissa Lopez principal in SA, TX super excited about tonights topic #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Welcome Melissa! #atplc
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hi Melissa! #atPLC
    • omlbrouse Jun 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Melissa Lopez principal in SA, TX super excited about tonights topic #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Remember to include the #atPLC hashtag when you post tonight
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    This is Angela, co-author of Blended Vocabulary. #atplc #blendedvocab
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    We'll use the Q1 and A1 format tonight as we share our ideas. #atplc
  • beckyhenry71 Jun 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    It was a great opportunity to discuss important issues for Arkansas students and teachers. #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Q 1: Vocabulary and vocab instruction mean different things to diff ppl. In a 5 or 6 word phrase, characterize vocab instruction. #atPLC
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Laura Lee McLeod K-5 Sci Coor Frisco, Tx- looking forward to chatting and learning!#atPLC
  • omlbrouse Jun 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Voc instruction has to be in context of what they are learning/ reading presently #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Hi Laura! #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Exactly, Laura. Context is so important! #atPLC
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: Vocab instruction - random? Not well planned? That's what I find. #atplc
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Differentiated focused study on academic language #atPLC
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Hi Laura! #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      Laura Lee McLeod K-5 Sci Coor Frisco, Tx- looking forward to chatting and learning!#atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Hi, Laura! Glad you joined us! #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Laura, how do you differentiate? Just curious? #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Academic language in vocab instruction is critical! #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1: I find many teachers teach how they were taught...which isn't always very effective. #atPLC
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #atplc differentiate by having Ss choose the words they need to work on- focused list from T- S choice on their focus words
    In reply to @tysonkimberly
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    @mcleodl Exactly. Having Ss choose words builds ownership for certain. #atPLC
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Choice is important! #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT
      #atplc differentiate by having Ss choose the words they need to work on- focused list from T- S choice on their focus words
      In reply to @tysonkimberly
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2: I find some schools have literacy teams that determine vocab words from standards and curriculum. #atplc
  • omlbrouse Jun 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1 one of the things I've seen some of the teachers do is have students figure out how words are connected like a web w/illustration #atPLC
  • MsPowellEdCoach Jun 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1 I've found #Marzano 6-Step Process for Academic Vocabulary to be effective w/ EL students. #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Hi Nichol! Glad you joined us! #atplc
  • massignmenthelp Jun 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    5 Easy Ways to Effectively Utilize Your Summer Vacations https://t.co/TdKynr8S4n #RLchat #saskedchat #SciStuChat #atplc
  • AssignmentHelpN Jun 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    7 Productive Activities to Make the Best use of Summer Vacations https://t.co/7IWgJiMM2a #RLchat #saskedchat #SciStuChat #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    @MsPowellEdCoach What do you like about the 6-step process? #atplc
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    what's effective with ELLs is just good instruction for all! Love Marzano's 6- wish I could get Ts to use it! #atplc
    In reply to @MsPowellEdCoach
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    What else do you use other than Marzano's 6-step process which is one of our favorites. #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    You're right on the mark, Laura. We have a chapter on strategies for ELs in our book. #atPLC
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      what's effective with ELLs is just good instruction for all! Love Marzano's 6- wish I could get Ts to use it! #atplc
      In reply to @MsPowellEdCoach
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Visuals and acting out words works well with ELs. #atplc
  • MsPowellEdCoach Jun 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    The multiple experiences with a word & the emphasis on symbolic or graphic representation to solidify understanding. #atPLC
    In reply to @tysonkimberly
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Q3 #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: Graphic representations help most students when they learn #vocab. Also the 6 steps is iterative which helps. #atplc
    • MsPowellEdCoach Jun 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      The multiple experiences with a word & the emphasis on symbolic or graphic representation to solidify understanding. #atPLC
      In reply to @tysonkimberly
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    In our upper grades, prefixes and suffixes are studies. Looking at cognates w/ ELLs #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Certainly standards play a role as do words that kids are interested in and words in text their reading. #atplc
    • omlbrouse Jun 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      Yes, they look at TEKS and pull out words they need to instruct students on
      In reply to @tysonkimberly
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Certainly prefixes and suffixes help build a broader vocabulary. Ss build on that knowledge. #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      In our upper grades, prefixes and suffixes are studies. Looking at cognates w/ ELLs #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Q4 #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Q4: #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Q4: I would love to know how you indirectly promote word learning and vocabulary development in your school or classroom. #atplc
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A3: I find Ts just give Ss list and think they good! Ss need to draw, relate, and plat with the words. A list does no good! #atPLC
  • omlbrouse Jun 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4 modeling using the vocabulary, calling attention to it in authentic literature #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Lists are a small part of #vocab instruction. Practice by playing w/ words, verbalizing, drawing images is what makes a word sticky! #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      A3: I find Ts just give Ss list and think they good! Ss need to draw, relate, and plat with the words. A list does no good! #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Calling attention to specific words is so important. It's interesting then that they seem to pop up more often for students. #atplc
    • omlbrouse Jun 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
      A4 modeling using the vocabulary, calling attention to it in authentic literature #atPLC
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A4: Interactive Word Walls- where students create word connections, draw pics, find real world objects to display #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    We can also indirectly promote #vocab learning by having a literacy-rich classroom full of books, posters, & discussion. #atplc
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Modeling is incredibly important. So is enthusiasm about words in general! #atplc #blendedvocab
    • omlbrouse Jun 29 @ 9:32 PM EDT
      A4 modeling using the vocabulary, calling attention to it in authentic literature #atPLC
  • omlbrouse Jun 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A4 our writing specialist calls them fancy words and encourages them to use in their writing @Loretta05015472 #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I LOVE interactive word walls! Words walls should be in all K-12 classrooms with different emphasis and arrangement. #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:33 PM EDT
      A4: Interactive Word Walls- where students create word connections, draw pics, find real world objects to display #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A4: "fancy words" - fun! Sometimes we push Ss to write with "new" vocab words too quickly. #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A4: There are 4 distinct phases of learning a new word and the final phase is to be able to use it when speaking and writing. #atplc
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Love that - "fancy words" #atplc #blendedvocab
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Amen, Barbara! So true. They can be used effectively in all classrooms! #atplc
    • BDBell44 Jun 29 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      I love this! Word Walls aren't just for primary!
      In reply to @SolutionTree, @tysonkimberly, @drangelapeery
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Q5: Would love to hear your thoughts on school culture as it relates to #vocabulary and word learning. #atplc
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    #atplc in science, when using CER- Ss reasoning is where we emphasize using their vocabulary in their justification
    In reply to @tysonkimberly
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A5: A school culture that values experimentation helps support tinkering with new words. #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    It's a great way to put their #vocabulary to play. They really have to understand the words to use them to justify thr thinking. #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      #atplc in science, when using CER- Ss reasoning is where we emphasize using their vocabulary in their justification
      In reply to @tysonkimberly
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5: vocabulary learning has been around forever- I think sometimes it is taken for granted. #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A5: A school that involves everyone from the librarian 2 tchrs 2 cafeteria workers can help promote word lrng in different settings. #atplc
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A5: Our district is focusing on vocabulary study once again- nothing new, just revisiting & bringing it the 4front again! #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Good point, Laura. I think you're right. Yet we know that the size of one's vocabulary is directly related to academic achievement! #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      A5: vocabulary learning has been around forever- I think sometimes it is taken for granted. #atPLC
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Laura, that's great to hear! #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      A5: Our district is focusing on vocabulary study once again- nothing new, just revisiting & bringing it the 4front again! #atPLC
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    #atPLC posting words and pics in those different areas allows Ss to see them everywhere
    In reply to @tysonkimberly
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Bringing it to the forefront helps, but new strategies can help spice it up, too. #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      A5: Our district is focusing on vocabulary study once again- nothing new, just revisiting & bringing it the 4front again! #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    I love this idea! I worked with a school that posted words in halls and had an image with each word. #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      #atPLC posting words and pics in those different areas allows Ss to see them everywhere
      In reply to @tysonkimberly
  • mrsajsmith1 Jun 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    @tysonkimberly #atplc it takes the entire school to create a culture of vocab acquisition & that is not built by chance.
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Always! Always looking for new ways for Ts to try w/ Ss #atplc
    • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      Bringing it to the forefront helps, but new strategies can help spice it up, too. #atplc
      • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:42 PM EDT
        A5: Our district is focusing on vocabulary study once again- nothing new, just revisiting & bringing it the 4front again! #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Absolutely. It is not by chance - it is by intention. #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Not to promote our book, but we have lots of strategies for elem & secondary as well as special populations. #atplc
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    You are so right, Andrea. Things must be intentional. #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    We also include digital tools appropriate for word learning, practice, playing with words, and review. #atplc
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Ha, we are thinking alike! No surprise! #atplc
    In reply to @tysonkimberly
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Q6: #atplc
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    All our Middle schools are using Vocabulary Magic! Some of my element are- great program based on Marzano's and Seidlitz #atPLC
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A6: Gotta put in a mention of https://t.co/f3kgwUcVFE here and Wordplay in the ACT section of https://t.co/E6OBnrzeGz. My two faves. #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Q6: Would love to know what digital tools and apps you use to support word learning & #vocabulary development. #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Is Vocabulary Magic a web-based tool? #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      All our Middle schools are using Vocabulary Magic! Some of my element are- great program based on Marzano's and Seidlitz #atPLC
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A6: As for programs, some schools use Word Generation. See https://t.co/9KD9WTGD0P #atplc
  • mrsajsmith1 Jun 29 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Im not aware of a program that is loved in my school. But I would to have something to bring to PLC #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    @mrsajsmith1 Elementary or secondary? #atplc
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A6: we have adopted STEMscopes for our curriculum for K-5- they have video games that allow Ss to work w/ words #atPLC
  • omlbrouse Jun 29 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Q6 flocabulary has songs to intro words #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A lot of teachers love flocabulary. #atplc
  • MsPowellEdCoach Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A6 https://t.co/3Jzz55n12x is like a visual dictionary & thesaurus. #atplc
  • drangelapeery Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Q6: Many schools I work with use Flocabulary. I love it! #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    I love visual dictionaries like sashi or https://t.co/zOcUOF0NoA #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Q7: #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Q7: Growth time! Where do you want to grow in your knowledge of effective #vocabulary instruction? #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Go to my website https://t.co/61hygeOTaH and search for 21 digital tools and there are many apps & tools for #vocab development. #atplc
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    @mrsajsmith1 We have more tools in the book but a blog post on my website has many of them with links & descriptions. #atplc
  • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A7: learning is continuous! Haven't learned all I can yet- sure there is a long way to go! Want to help continue to grow Ts & myself #atPLC
  • tysonkimberly Jun 29 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    How true. There is always more to learn about how to support students in their word learning. It's so important! #atplc
    • mcleodl Jun 29 @ 9:58 PM EDT
      A7: learning is continuous! Haven't learned all I can yet- sure there is a long way to go! Want to help continue to grow Ts & myself #atPLC