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DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome #G2Great friends. We are so delighted to have guest host Steven Layne with us tonight! @StevenLayne https://t.co/BLQIoPtXuO

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

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Erin3rown Mar 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

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hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #G2Great so honored to co-moderating with @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward as we celebrate Read Aloud with @StevenLayne

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome #G2Great friends. We’re so honored to have Steven to help us defend read-aloud. (Please tweet w/ #G2Great AND #DefendReadAloud)

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome #G2Great friends. We’re so honored to have Steven to help us defend read-aloud. (Please tweet w/ #G2Great AND #DefendReadAloud)

stenhousepub Mar 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

For the next hour we'll be retweeting portions of the #G2Great chat with @StevenLayne. Join for a chance to win free books at the end!

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Hope to make it home in time but my neighborhood keeps calling. Beautiful LA #g2great https://t.co/HcXaFaaSsL

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@jdolci @TheSammer88 absolutely agree with Justin you rock @TheSammer88 #G2Great I learn so much from you.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

On behalf of my amazing #G2Great co-moderators Jenn & Amy we extend a HUGE TY! Please introduce yourself. Include #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

On behalf of my amazing #G2Great co-moderators Jenn & Amy we extend a HUGE TY! Please introduce yourself. Include #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#g2great https://t.co/MJOcZTGaUd

stenhousepub Mar 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

For the next hour we'll be retweeting portions of the #G2Great chat with @StevenLayne. Join for a chance to win free books at the end!

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

OK this is already scrolling fast! Jennifer here from IN, 6th gr., taking a break from March Madness! It’s maddening! #g2great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Justin from Louisville checking in! So excited to learn alongside @StevenLayne and the rest of my #G2Great family.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Always honored to have Sam inspiring us to be BETTER teachers every day! @TheSammer88 #G2Great https://t.co/IaLHcIs8Fh

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@jdolci @TheSammer88 absolutely agree with Justin you rock @TheSammer88 #G2Great I learn so much from you.

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I'm so excited for this #G2Great chat! Thankful to all who are joining us!

MrazKristine Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

kristi from brooklyn, here for a little bit! #g2great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Lori Sabo, Seattle area, where it is actually sunny today! #DefendReadAloud #g2great

problem_fixers Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Excited to have my own passion for read aloud a reaffirmed! #G2Great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Kathryn in MN - very excited! We are focusing on RA in our school right now! #G2Great

MisterDReads Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I'm happy to be able to join tonight's discussion of Read-Aloud. I'm Dan, an 8th grader ELA teacher from Moorhead, Minnesota. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@MrazKristine Thanks for coming Kristi. Long time no see :] #G2Great

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Hi Mary, Jenn, Amy, and all my pals! #g2great

DrLMaucione Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Lisa, literacy specialist, from MA. Looking forward to the chat! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#G2Great Words of Wisdom from Steven Layne to inspire you @StevenLayne https://t.co/wcyTm7Q4MT

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Lauren from Chicago suburbs #g2great

LisaEickholdt Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Yay! It's finally time to talk about reading aloud with @StevenLayne and my tweeps at #g2great

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hello! JoAnne from Wa. Welcome @StevenLayne #G2great

epecorale Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hi everyone, Erica from Long Island NY-so excited to be here talking about one of my favorite subjects READ ALOUD!!! So much fun #g2great

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Paul from CT checking in - 4th grade ELA/SS teacher! #G2Great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

So excited to participate in this #G2Great chat with @StevenLayne

joyfulkinder Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Melissa from MA, excited for the chat! #g2great

StephanieAspan Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Stephanie here from IL! 6th grade ELA teacher #G2Great

tammylani Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Aloha! Tammy from Honolulu joining #G2Great

iChrisLehman Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Chris in NYC, tweeting and kid-putting-to-bed-ing #g2great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Christy, 8th grade ELA in a Chicago suburb #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@MisterDReads So happy you’re here Dan! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

SchmidtKristas Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Krista from Northern California...excited to join in for a bit! #g2Great

KeithEGarvert Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#G2Great Keith from Denver, Colorado. Glad to be here!

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Laura teacher from DC joining. Excited about this discussion. :) #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Yay to both Chris! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/snOxLRSUI0

iChrisLehman Mar 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Chris in NYC, tweeting and kid-putting-to-bed-ing #g2great

TheSammer88 Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A6 Just straight up listen to them. Nobody can truly speak for students, except students. Allow them to voice their opinions #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@brennanamy @DrMaryHoward @StevenLayne Agreed! #g2great #DefendReadAloud

KateLou_Webb Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Kate, 8th Grade ELA in Chicago suburb #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@dubioseducator Beautiful pic, Faige! Makes me wish I was there again.My nephew lives in Pasadena & I am jealous during the winter.#g2great

Teach1024 Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

So excited to join the chat. Tara, elementary literacy teacher from PA. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi- I'm a media specialist from CT. Glad to join tonight's chat. #G2Great

nicbroz Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Nicole from NJ. Here to learn! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

VanessaW2007 Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#G2Great Vanessa SPED 6th grade Wyoming here.. so excited

angie_debertin Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Angie from NB, Canada. Grade 1/2 teacher #G2Great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@MisterDReads Glad to see you here Dan! #G2Great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi! Karen from Rhode Island. Special education teacher who has a big heart for read aloud a with ALL students #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

How inspiring is it that so many Ts are here to defend read aloud! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I’m thrilled to talk about #DefendReadAloud with @StevenLayne and friends! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@nicbroz Hi Nicole! Great to have you join us! #G2Great

edutinker Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi from the Dominican Republic! Rebecca, HS English and Chief Troublemaker #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@Teach1024 Welcome Tara! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

We’re so happy you’re here Rachel! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/C6BzTqrIQB

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I’m thrilled to talk about #DefendReadAloud with @StevenLayne and friends! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@2nd_bugs Welcome Laura glad you're here with us. #g2great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2Great Q1 just ahead https://t.co/EGbJIU79sO

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I’m a Teacher Librarian at Memorial Elementary School in Burlington, Ma. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@JaneMartellino Hi Jane! Great to have at the #G2Great table tonight to chat about read-aloud #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@JaneMartellino Hi Jane! Great to have at the #G2Great table tonight to chat about read-aloud #G2Great

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Grateful to be here with so many defenders of read-aloud! #G2great #DefendReadAloud

Jreaderwriter Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Julie from Ohio. Here for a bit. Looking forward to the conversation. #G2Great

AliBuzzell Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Ali from Georgia. #g2great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@TheSammer88 so true! Many teachers talk WAY TOO MUCH! #G2Great https://t.co/ER0tuT4LLY

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Chris from PA. Catching up w/ voxer and watching some b-ball, but that won't keep me from #g2great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Thank you, I’m so happy to be here! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Rachel taught me everything I know about Twitter friends. I am Rachel-trained & approved! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/u8Rjwakb1u

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I’m a Teacher Librarian at Memorial Elementary School in Burlington, Ma. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

girlworld4 Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Last minute awards ceremony for my daughter conflicts w/#G2Great 2nite :( Will miss the chance to chat w/you @StevenLayne! but #familyfirst

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@VanessaW2007 Nice to see you Vanessa #g2great #DefendReadAloud

Raff5K Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Beth from NJ - grade 5 teacher, fan of @StevenLayne ! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#G2Great Q1 https://t.co/aSiFezh0gZ

PamKou Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Pam from nj... For at least a bit I hope #G2Great

RhymesWithLearn Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Kathryn from Montreal, popping in and out tonight. #G2Great

stenhousepub Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward We all are! @RachelVSmall #G2Great

savviteacher Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Bri, Gr. 1 ELL, suburb of Chicago; couldn't imagine teaching reading without a Read Aloud #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@RachelVSmall @StevenLayne Rachel it's do good to see you here #g2great #DefendReadAloud

kespo222 Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Excited to chat about Read Aloud. #g2great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@chrisp16 hello friend!!! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@brennanamy @KateLou_Webb Hi Kate! Welcome! Great to see MS representing #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 I’d have to put teacher enthusiasm way at the top of the list. Our joy can bring books to life for Sts! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 Right book & right time of year 4 THIS group of Ss. A powerful Read-Aloud program is planned strategically! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@KeithEGarvert Hi Keith! Welcome! #G2Great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@girlworld4 @StevenLayne congrats to your daughter! There's always Storify! #G2Great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: I think every successful RA is centered around the right book! #G2Great

MisterDReads Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward So happy for this community, Mary! #g2great #DefendReadAloud

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 Read aloud should be embedded, not isolated part of class. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@2nd_bugs Welcome Laura! #G2Great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: I think it really comes down to the teacher being a reader, so they can choose the right book at the right time for the kids #G2Great

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: Has to be an engaging text that readers can connect to. Nothing worse than a stale readaloud. #G2Great

PamKou Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: getting in enough actual reading- allowing students to take in, appreciate, & enjoy the rhythm & beauty of the words #G2Great

tammylani Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward A1: At the heart of it all is a great book! #g2great #indefenseofreadaloud

problem_fixers Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Deep, meaningful text where the students connect with characters and/or their experiences. #G2Great https://t.co/qvNcy23wzy

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#G2Great Q1 https://t.co/aSiFezh0gZ

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@jdolci Hey stranger! How are you! #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@joanneduncanjo we are grateful you here #g2great #DefendReadAloud

TheSammer88 Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A7 Oh the Places You'll Go in 7th grade is still the best read aloud I've ever had, so much you can do with that book. #G2Great

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Can't wait to talk about read aloud! #g2great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 Ts modeling a passion for words, rdg, and texts! #g2great

Teach1024 Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 Engaging text that students will enjoy! You need to inspire and motivate the students. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 Look forward to the read aloud as much as the students This is building a reading community #G2Great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 Reading aloud is the BEST way to model phrasing and prosody. #DefendReadAloud #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@iChrisLehman Hi Chris! Welcome to the chat tonight, great to have you in our #G2Great conversation tonight

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward A1 A beautiful, well- written text & a T who reads with passion & expression! #G2Great

epecorale Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 A great text w rich language that connects to ss hearts & minds; active participation wo overdoing the teacher talk #g2great

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: Choose a great book, visual and mental work is exciting, great listeners, and a passionate, fluent, fun reader. #g2great

SchmidtKristas Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 A love or enthusiasm for the book you are reading! That is infectious joy #g2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#g2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/724pUJ6Ikn

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#G2Great Q1 https://t.co/aSiFezh0gZ

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

So excited to be joining this conversation. Sorry to be a bit tardy! #G2Great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Q2 Great book selection, voice, speed, passion, balanced interaction. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 and it hooks kids onto new genres and authors they might not know. #DefendReadAloud #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @DrMaryHoward Hi Kathleen! Great to have you join us. Will you be going to #CELI this year? #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: A story that is meant to be RA and falling into the text w/ expression/voices. You just bring the book alive. #g2great #DefendReadAloud

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: Right book, enthusiasm of T and allowing & ENGAGING students to ask questions, think & share! #G2Great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: And variety....picture books at every level! The right book doesn't have to be the one written specifically for that age group #G2Great

LisaEickholdt Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: A great book and a teacher who reads aloud with joy and passion. #G2Great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Q1 Great book selection, voice, speed, passion, balanced interaction. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 Cross genres with intentionality. Bring all Ss their favorite genres via read-aloud. This builds community. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

KeithEGarvert Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 It has to be read for the pure joy of reading! A joyful read aloud MUST be considered instruction. #G2Great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: The shared discussions, reflections, & shared "omg" moments while we read aloud. Pair those w "Noooo" as you reach for bookmark #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Without that we’re doomed! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/8z6mqNdtdS

LisaEickholdt Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: A great book and a teacher who reads aloud with joy and passion. #G2Great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 lots of student talk and interaction- builds collaboration and community #g2great

StephanieAspan Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: Read-aloud routine and predictible time so students never have to wonder if there will be a read-aloud that day #G2Great

KateLou_Webb Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1Reading aloud a book you love #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Yes, and always learning from the students what book makes sense next!#G2Great https://t.co/dFrVzbyB2w

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 Right book & right time of year 4 THIS group of Ss. A powerful Read-Aloud program is planned strategically! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@savviteacher Welcome #g2great #DefendReadAloud

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1- Bring the book to life. Connections with Ss .#G2great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 And it is like a field trip, giving us all a common experience and a sense of belonging. #DefendReadAloud #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@Kari_Yates Kari! Glad you are joining us! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I love hearing the word JOY mentioned over and over with read-aloud. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@brennanamy @DrMaryHoward Can't make it this year! Loved meeting you at #CELI last year! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@kespo222 so glad you are here! #G2Great

VanessaW2007 Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#g2great #DefendReadAloud A1 Something about sharing a book amongst your peers,sharing

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 Joy stems from loving what is read. The love s/be informed by Ss interest. Engagement comes from planning why when where & how. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 Captivating book + thoughtful decision-making + engaging teacher + dramatic interpretation = spellbound Sts #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Stephanie from Ottawa checking in a little late! #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1. Joyful read aloud is built on book that both draws them in and can lift their thinking. #g2great

RhymesWithLearn Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 - Ss can access and make meaning of the text AND the illustrations. #G2Great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@KateLou_Webb There is no way Ss will fall in love, if we don’t love book first! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I agree. Plus the book/text must be read by someone who is passionate about reading. #g2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/z1Zi0TErll

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: I think it really comes down to the teacher being a reader, so they can choose the right book at the right time for the kids #G2Great

inclusionchick Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Hello #G2Great I #DefendReadAloud w/ my student teachers and encourage them to read every day. I work for @UCDavis School of Ed

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: It's all about hooking them! Choosing high-interest and entertaining the students by showing passion & enthusiasm are key! #g2great

mrsapia_teach Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: Broaden students exposure to a variety of genres. And please, don't forget about the value of picture books as read alouds. #G2Great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@l_miller112 I totally agree! You said it perfectly! #G2Great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@chrisp16 doing well! Just trying to cook Shephard's Pie and tweet on a phone. #G2Great

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: Time. You cant rush a good read aloud. Have to take the time to wonder, discuss, and re-read. Its a good time to model skills. #G2Great

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Amy LV from Holland, NY here...just for a moment. I believe that read aloud is all about l-o-v-e. Love of children, love of books. #G2Great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@girlworld4 woohoo!! #G2Great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@Kkht6912 AMEN!! #g2great

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: A book that the T is connected to, paying attention to Ss joy and noticings, building a rich discussion. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Yes! This is key. It must be engaging! RT @l_miller112: A1 Ts modeling a passion for words, rdg, and texts! #g2great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@jdolci Bag the meal! Get take-out. #g2great

SchmidtKristas Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Allowing students to just fall into the book...not peppering with questions and comments so the reading & story get lost. #g2Great

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Launch well. A poor launch = some Ss left behind. I hate 2 say leave no child behind, but w/ RA it’s true! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@brennanamy Such an amazing night for all of us. Thanks for hosting. #g2great

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: read aloud=advertising for reading; book choice matters, interactive, complex yet compelling #G2Great

mrsapia_teach Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: Involving students in choosing a read aloud can ensure their voices are heard in the decision making process. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

SO IMPORTANT! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/M5c4qbZNfc

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Launch well. A poor launch = some Ss left behind. I hate 2 say leave no child behind, but w/ RA it’s true! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

epecorale Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Choice of texts matters-T chooses books they love; for ss they know well = joyful experience for all #g2great

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: A connection to the story either personally, via another text or to the Ss. Love reading w enthusiasm & for the love of reading #G2Great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@StevenLayne Yes! For THIS group is such an important point. Easy to stick to Ts favorites. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

nicbroz Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Engaging conversation can get every student involved. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

savviteacher Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 The reader's joy and full engagement by way of physical movement and prosody is important in engaging the audience #g2great

MrazKristine Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

1: I bring this to every chat, but a great book, read aloud can change how kids view the world: https://t.co/3Pl7mnH1Vu #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1. If it's a book you just can't wait to share with your students, you're on the right track. Choose for engagement first. #G2Great

MisterDReads Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1 I think one must consider the students in the room and plan with their interests and needs in mind. #g2great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Beautifully said Amy! #G2Great https://t.co/q410dcmvXh

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Amy LV from Holland, NY here...just for a moment. I believe that read aloud is all about l-o-v-e. Love of children, love of books. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@l_miller112 Student interaction and discourse is so critical, have to remember that accountable talk. #G2Great

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

My favorite thing to do with a class? Read aloud to them and experience the joy of a good book! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Bringing in the JOY #G2Great https://t.co/6fde366Ik3

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1. Joyful read aloud is built on book that both draws them in and can lift their thinking. #g2great

mrsapia_teach Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: Passion. It's infectious as we read. We can't fake it. This helps students connect to a text on multiple levels. #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Yes! Yes! Yes! #G2Great https://t.co/LDLVS3b6cZ

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Amy LV from Holland, NY here...just for a moment. I believe that read aloud is all about l-o-v-e. Love of children, love of books. #G2Great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 @StevenLayne It’s great to see you, Jenn!!! :-) #g2Great #DefendReadAloud

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A read aloud is perfect for demonstrating the beauty of the written word: Cadence, fluency, drama, emotion, suspense. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I haven’t hear anyone say the quality of a read-aloud is a boring book read in a boring way w/a worksheet. BINGO! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

We r in the beginning of our Rdg Mar Mdness & amazing how students choose diff texts. All hear the same bk but react diff. Beauty.#g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@susanfitzell Great to see you Susan! #g2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@LisaEickholdt Our own theatrics and joy are so vital. Even the best text is made better by what we bring to the performance. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 Student-centered! If the book & design experience is both FOR & ABOUT Sts, it is sure to enchant! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 Master of the Text knows the RA intimately. You can't effectively take people 2 a place you’ve never been! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great Q2 just ahead https://t.co/cYgY6CwNka

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great https://t.co/s1JxztC26c

MrazKristine Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

1: I bring this to every chat, but a great book, read aloud can change how kids view the world: https://t.co/3Pl7mnH1Vu #G2Great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@DonnaADonner @chrisp16 Definitely! #G2Great

epecorale Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Recipe for a joyful literacy experience 4 all #g2great https://t.co/X1o7GKBW9b

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 Captivating book + thoughtful decision-making + engaging teacher + dramatic interpretation = spellbound Sts #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 passion seems to be unanimous #G2Great

mrsapia_teach Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Here's my post about reading aloud: "Why Reading Aloud Matters." https://t.co/w8My1wlpBw #G2Great #titletalk #nerdybookclub #shelfietalk

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

RA is almost like a sacred event. #g2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/GMtgr7SiL7

VanessaW2007 Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#g2great #DefendReadAloud A1 Something about sharing a book amongst your peers,sharing

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@inclusionchick So important! I love this advice for ALL! :) Your love of rdg. will spread and be organic. #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Hi All! I'm intrigued by this topic #readaloud! #G2great

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: When the teacher loves the book, the students will love it too. Books and love go together so well! #G2Great

bcantrell2000 Mar 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: Ts and sts noticing embedded, rich vocabulary! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

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

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1 Reading aloud books that build and connect as they grow us toward new thinking. #g2great

tammylani Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@susanfitzell Yes, the suspense! Anticipating that strategic stopping point and placing the bookmark in the book=groaning students! #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@bcantrell2000 Read aloud is such a powerful tool for enriching vocabulary in an authentic way. #G2Great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward #sotrue #snarkylove #G2Great

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: A great read aloud can transform lives. Opens minds and hearts to new insights and perspectives. #G2Great

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#g2great A1 We can't forget how important read alouds are in content area classes with informational text. Perfect modeling!

epecorale Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A great read aloud is always found in poetry written by @amylvpoemfarm #g2great https://t.co/XO1WqYJ1VZ

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Amy LV from Holland, NY here...just for a moment. I believe that read aloud is all about l-o-v-e. Love of children, love of books. #G2Great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@chrisp16 I love that description - sacred event when we talk about #DefendReadAloud #G2Great

mrsapia_teach Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: So important to pre-read our read alouds. Allows use to know plot lines, vocab, character development, etc. #G2Great

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

When we make time for read aloud in a busy school day, we show students that making time for reading time deeply matters. #G2Great #slowdown

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Make it a ritual by scheduling same time every day & DO NOT let anything stand in your way. EVER! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Prioritize the launch or all is lost. Once you have them all hooked the book is successfully launched. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

inclusionchick Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

This is the reason that I don't understand people choosing not to...it builds community in a beautiful way #G2Great https://t.co/Hq1qS7Rdp3

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: The shared discussions, reflections, & shared "omg" moments while we read aloud. Pair those w "Noooo" as you reach for bookmark #G2Great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: Same time, every day...& a time of day that is rarely interrupted by other school happenings! And with our long breaks in mind! #G2Great

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I SEARCH for reasons to do a read aloud. Sometimes a few/day. Ss LOVE to be read to & for some it's the only story they will hear. #G2Great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Read aloud = daily! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

PamKou Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: Make sure we read something together daily- some days a few chapters, other days, a short poem-but always time 2 read SOMETHING #g2great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 scheduled, sacred time daily- but tuck it into other content areas... if you miss RA students WILL let you know! #g2great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Beautifully stated! MT @StevenLayne: A1 Master of the Text knows the RA intimately. You can't take Ss 2 a place you’ve never been! #G2Great

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: Some RAs are planned as part of instruction. Some are spontaneous. Some last weeks. We read aloud every day. #G2Great

problem_fixers Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I plan my read aloud throughout my day. I try to use as many opportunities (morning meeting, content, writing). #g2Great #DefendReadAloud

joyfulkinder Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2. I love to start and end the day with a great book! #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@MrazKristine Thanks for sharing this link! What a great read! These life skills are learned so well through literacy #G2Great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: We schedule time for read aloud everyday. We also built in time for discussion, reflection, and sharing opinions. #G2Great

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: As a principal, I expect the read aloud in every classroom every day. It's too important to leave out. #non-negotiable #G2Great

kespo222 Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A1 Choosing highly engaging books that give Ss access to deep thinking and promote conversation. #g2great

epecorale Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Love this article...so important #g2great https://t.co/PXEHU1cnVa

MrazKristine Mar 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

1: I bring this to every chat, but a great book, read aloud can change how kids view the world: https://t.co/3Pl7mnH1Vu #G2Great

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward I don’t do same time every day. Catches ‘em off guard and adds to the fun! But JUST DO IT! is the key. #g2great

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Anything worth doing, is made a priority and is non-negotiable. Read Aloud time must be kept sacred. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@Kari_Yates @LisaEickholdt We do have to bring in drama reminds me of Choice Words #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2. Get it on the schedule. Honor it every day as scared. Make it the first to go on and last to come off when time is short. #G2Great

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2-Read-aloud. Every. Day. No. Exceptions! Read-aloud heart of teaching. #G2great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Read aloud time must be in the day plan (daily!) but we need to stand aside and welcome it in even when not scheduled #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: I don't have it scheduled to my program, but try to do so often. It is as if you can sense when the Ss need it. It's healing. #g2great

TheSammer88 Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

This happens more than people think, it's a waste of everyone's time #G2Great https://t.co/qq5FIiEmrG

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I haven’t hear anyone say the quality of a read-aloud is a boring book read in a boring way w/a worksheet. BINGO! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Jumping in late for a peek at the conversation. I'm Colleen, K-5 Reading Specialist.😊👋🏻 #g2great #DefendReadAloud

AmyJoRudd Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#g2great read aloud each day-kick off the literacy block with a great book!

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@Teach4SpclNeeds Yes, that discussion reflection and sharing really raise the level #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Yes times 100! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/S3Vq4sk8m9

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Read aloud time must be in the day plan (daily!) but we need to stand aside and welcome it in even when not scheduled #G2Great

mrsapia_teach Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Make a read aloud a non negotiable, predictable times in class. "levels" the playing field for Ss. Be consistent #G2Great

KeithEGarvert Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 I schedule it morning, noon, and "night"--which is the goodbye to kids at the end of the day. #g2great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Thru Gr. 12! RT @LevineWrites: #g2great A1 We can't forget how important read alouds are in content area classes w/informational text.

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: #G2Great-read aloud is at the same time. Ss can expect it, see it deserves a small chunk of time, regardless of the mayhem around us

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 I read aloud throughout the day, but our read aloud time before the day ends is sacred, like a bedtime story. #DefendReadAloud #g2great

inclusionchick Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

YES!! Some children have never had that joy! And for fluent readers it's a joy as well. #G2Great https://t.co/noU0IhZBDy

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I SEARCH for reasons to do a read aloud. Sometimes a few/day. Ss LOVE to be read to & for some it's the only story they will hear. #G2Great

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Its a nice way to settle into the start of reading class. Love to start class with a funny book to spread laughs and loosen up #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@TheSammer88 Sadly, it does Sam. That’s why we’re all on a mission! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StephanieAspan Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: I read aloud first thing in the morning for my AM classes, and right after lunch for my PM classes #G2Great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 read aloud several times a day for different purposes- interactive, sit back and enjoy, laugh and participate, etc. #g2great

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 Do RA have to be scheduled? I think it is important to do a read aloud when it is "time" to do one. The class will let you know

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@tammylani @susanfitzell Ahh! The sweet torture of a strategic and suspenseful read aloud stopping point. #G2Great

problem_fixers Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: When I am planning my chapter book read aloud, I choose a time of day that is always available. #g2Great #DefendReadAloud

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@kespo222 yes, opportunities for everyone to participate in higher level discourse #G2Great

JudsonULiteracy Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

You should be running EVERY school building! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/AO80HDYApE

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: As a principal, I expect the read aloud in every classroom every day. It's too important to leave out. #non-negotiable #G2Great

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

You should be running EVERY school building! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/3415hn5mst

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: As a principal, I expect the read aloud in every classroom every day. It's too important to leave out. #non-negotiable #G2Great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 I schedule read-aloud every single day for every class I see. I LOVE being a teacher librarian! #g2Great #DefendReadAloud

tammylani Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: What we choose to devote time to=value. If you value #readaloud, you schedule it. #g2great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Yes to the spontaneous! This is what is so wonderful about reading aloud #G2Great https://t.co/5HFdTNvBbo

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: Some RAs are planned as part of instruction. Some are spontaneous. Some last weeks. We read aloud every day. #G2Great

VanessaW2007 Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#G2Great #DefendReadAloud A2 RA should not be filler, should be planned and anticipated time for SS

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@lorilovesbooks yes, not a one time event but throughout the day! #G2Great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@LevineWrites we read aloud to ALL in social studies and science, not just ELA. There are also some pretty amazing math books too! #g2great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: I appreciate the admin on here who understand the value of RA in literacy instruction! Thank you and spread the word :) #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

This is the invitation to be part of something a community of readers #g2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/JWTi1O5Afm

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Prioritize the launch or all is lost. Once you have them all hooked the book is successfully launched. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

RT #DefendReadAloud #g2great https://t.co/nt2xbJgrmx

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2-Read-aloud. Every. Day. No. Exceptions! Read-aloud heart of teaching. #G2great

inclusionchick Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

YES!! Love reading to big kids.:) #G2Great https://t.co/q2XAG63EmN

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Thru Gr. 12! RT @LevineWrites: #g2great A1 We can't forget how important read alouds are in content area classes w/informational text.

Lisa_Dastous Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: A read aloud makes a great activating activity to get the Ss ready for the lesson. It gives them a purpose to the lesson. #G2Great

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: I use for instruction, modelling, relaxation & just a community building moment. There's no 1 or only way to use a read aloud. #g2great

KateLou_Webb Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2-Push off lessons to next day to get to read aloud #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@Litlovegal1 Welcome Colleen! Glad you could join us #G2Great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@LeaderandReader Mindy, your teachers are fortunate to have a leader like you! #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Yes #G2Great https://t.co/8AVlO92xJ1

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Thru Gr. 12! RT @LevineWrites: #g2great A1 We can't forget how important read alouds are in content area classes w/informational text.

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Children who do not yet have beautiful "in their head" reading voices benefit greatly from hearing how glorious reading can sound. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Include read-aloud across the curriculum. I can’t think of a better way to teach or introduce content. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 After launching well, be committed 2 a regular schedule & time frame 2 which Ss can look forward. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

MisterDReads Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Reading aloud daily! #g2great

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@LeaderandReader GREAT PRINCIPALS RULE! Thank you thank you thank you. #g2great

nicbroz Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: RA isn't an option, it's a requirement! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@Kari_Yates Yes!!!! Schedule it. #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

It's nice to hear that coming from admin! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud ❤️👌🏻 https://t.co/Wwdz4ox8OW

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: As a principal, I expect the read aloud in every classroom every day. It's too important to leave out. #non-negotiable #G2Great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@MrOrsinosClass Yes! Humor is so often overlooked as an educational tool. It helps minds open for learning! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Exactly! RT @Kari_Yates: @tammylani @susanfitzell Ahh! The sweet torture of a strategic and suspenseful read aloud stopping point. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Yes AND depend on! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/KFgdyddRNi

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 After launching well, be committed 2 a regular schedule & time frame 2 which Ss can look forward. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Jreaderwriter Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: We end our day with read aloud without fail. Brings us all together as a community The Ss look forward to it. #G2Great

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 One of my favorite places for read aloud is the end of the day. It seems to promote peace over the common end of day haste. #g2great

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@CarrieGelson the spontaneity is fun and shows that reading doesnt have to be planned and structured. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@KeithEGarvert Nice! There are so many opportunities to read-aloud through out the day, even w/short text- powerful for learners #G2Great

mrsapia_teach Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@RachelVSmall love how you prioritize read alouds importance by doing it every day. Hopefully kids are high fiving you :) #G2Great

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@LeaderandReader Love that it is NON negotiable! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Make Read Aloud a PRIORITY #g2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/UC7afFnsgF

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 I schedule read-aloud every single day for every class I see. I LOVE being a teacher librarian! #g2Great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Yes, yes, yes The beautiful of language is a gift we give through the read aloud #G2Great https://t.co/MdgVexwF7a

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Children who do not yet have beautiful "in their head" reading voices benefit greatly from hearing how glorious reading can sound. #G2Great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Amen, @DrMaryHoward! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/D4GFM7rQcX

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Include read-aloud across the curriculum. I can’t think of a better way to teach or introduce content. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward EXACTLY!! They can be incorporated in all areas!! #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Yes! When it comes to nurturing book love, read aloud is our most essential tool. #g2great

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 Think about the bond made thru those common experiences you build w/ your Ss through your RA. How awesome is that! #G2Great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@VanessaW2007 Yes! Not a filler! #g2great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 Include read-aloud across the curriculum. No better way to teach or introduce content. MT @DrMaryHoward #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@CathyMere Love this- also builds in time for self-reflection #g2great

kespo222 Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 Read alouds should be the foundation of our literacy day. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Yes and let’s not forget that a great read-aloud is just as important in high school, right Sam? @TheSammer88 #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

inclusionchick Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Agreed, Sam...I see the boredom in classrooms...not needed.Guided reading from engaging books is not boring #G2Great https://t.co/r0oc93lUsU

TheSammer88 Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT
This happens more than people think, it's a waste of everyone's time #G2Great https://t.co/qq5FIiEmrG
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT
  
  I haven’t hear anyone say the quality of a read-aloud is a boring book read in a boring way w/a worksheet. BINGO! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@susanfitzell @LevineWrites Yes! Read-alouds with accountable talk in the content area at all grades- esp with an engaging text #G2Great

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2: I have diff Ss at diff times w/our schedule. #g2great https://t.co/QPWyN73CKW

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward I don’t do same time every day. Catches ‘em off guard and adds to the fun! But JUST DO IT! is the key. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2 Read Aloud is the heartbeat of teaching. Thoughtful daily planning makes our teaching stick. Make it relevant to all learning #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@jdsniadecki @LeaderandReader so so true! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2 Not only do I like to consider the times for read aloud across the day, but also a variation in type & purpose. #g2great

KeithEGarvert Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2 What better way to welcome kids every day than with an engaging read aloud. #g2great

lgrayso Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A1 Give Ss an adventure. Working on skills to improve your "performance". Delivery puts the movie in their heads. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2 One of my students adds in extra read aloud time cards into our daily schedule How can I say no to that?? #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@JaneMartellino And the beauty of it is that the transformative experience happens with a whole community of readers. #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@StevenLayne @LeaderandReader Agreed! Not all principals are so forward-thinking about read alouds. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 RA when Ss need to remember what it should sound like in their head when they are reading to themselves.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Don’t forget poetry. Anything that is engaging & inviting is a worthy read-aloud #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

savviteacher Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2 I either start ELA with a RA as a way of launching into other lessons or I end the session with RA to extend our learning #g2great

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Hi, Happy to be lurking and enjoying the celebration of read alouds! TY #G2Great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@mrsapia_teach Yes, they are. They’re awesome! :-) #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

TexasLiteracy Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A great story or informational text helps us sync up and become a community of learners. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 Read-aloud w/an instructional agenda but don’t forget read aloud for the sheer joy of the experience. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 Read-aloud should not have to be earned nor removed as a penalty. Ss don’t have to earn time for math do they? #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#G2Great Q3 just ahead https://t.co/sB7lf8qrrH

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@Jreaderwriter That is such a great way to end the day #g2great #DefendReadAloud

angie_debertin Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 Begin each day with quality read aloud. Sets the tone for the success of the day. We look forward to the treasure that unfolds. #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Must confess that i often catch myself moving my hands as if I am talking. I just "fall into character".#powerofRA #g2great #DefendReadAloud

mrsapia_teach Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@RachelVSmall that's what I'm taking about! #G2Great

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@KeithEGarvert for some Ss this is their only opportunity for read aloud! #G2Great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@StevenLayne Amen to that!! #g2great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A 4th grade teacher started every day with a read aloud, "My side of the Mountain". Ss couldn't wait to sit quietly to listen #g2great

inclusionchick Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Poetry creates some of the BEST read aloud moments! YES! #G2Great https://t.co/gBshHIw6iR

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Don’t forget poetry. Anything that is engaging & inviting is a worthy read-aloud #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Powerful,when U look out & realize how hooked on the author's word SS are. All leaning into the magic of Rd Aloud! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@brennanamy @KeithEGarvert all these opportunities are just waiting for us to take advantage of them #g2great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#G2Great Q3 https://t.co/4WkRO9Ta22

edutinker Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @TheSammer88 How do you time it so sleep-deprived kids don't doze off? #DefendReadAloud #G2Great

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@chrisp16 thank you. I know we need more rain but days like today reminds me to smile and be grateful #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Lovely image Laura! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/HU2Y7MD8W9

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Powerful,when U look out & realize how hooked on the author's word SS are. All leaning into the magic of Rd Aloud! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@Jreaderwriter I always love to see this at the end of the day, one of my Ts would have Ss pack up& read-aloud until dismissal #G2Great

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A2: Listening to fluent readers creates fluent readers. Ss should be hearing us model reading every day. Expression, phrasing, pace #G2Great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I have the opportunity to listen to @prestoteach during read aloud. She is amazing when she reads. I'm hooked with every book! #G2Great

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Igniting a Passion for Reading and In Defense of Read Aloud among my favorite titles for spreading Book Love. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Read Aloud is a gem of our academic day #g2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/wouaSVdE61

angie_debertin Mar 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 Begin each day with quality read aloud. Sets the tone for the success of the day. We look forward to the treasure that unfolds. #G2Great

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#ctreg14 Join the chat right now on the importance of reading aloud! #G2Great

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Make Ss as comfortable as possible. Nobody looks for an uncomfortable spot to enjoy a good book. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Classroom design has TREMENDOUS impact. It can separate kids from the experience or pull them in! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 The closer the students are to me as I read aloud, the better. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

inclusionchick Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

This is my favorite part...now your class is a community with a shared view of something spectacular. #G2Great https://t.co/7MM6Cb4WCO

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@JaneMartellino And the beauty of it is that the transformative experience happens with a whole community of readers. #G2Great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: Even in 6th grade, I like to have them all on the floor in front of me, feel like we are more connected to each other and story #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward A3 My read alouds always on the carpet, kids in front of my rocking chair. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@JaneMartellino Those connections work like Velcro for learning #G2Great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Allowing Ss to move for read aloud sets a different mood, gives Ss different expectations. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@chrisp16 So true...me too!!! Thought it was the Italian in me but maybe it's just the reader in me. #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3. During read aloud draw them in close in the gathering space. Bring the community together. Connection enriches the experience. #g2great

KeithEGarvert Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 They won't all fit in our lap, so they should be real close! #g2great

Lisa_Dastous Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

For many Ss, the love of reading comes when the teacher shows what love of reading looks like. #G2great

epecorale Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2 Non-negotiable there are at least 2 or more RA evry day; the "fall in love w language & story RA" & the "let's talk about it RA" #G2Great

TexasLiteracy Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Children need to gather around the reader and become part of the reading. #G2Great

RhymesWithLearn Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 A "gathering place" such as a carpet or circle space is non-negotiable in my classroom, K-6. #G2Great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Some books are gather in close books, some sprawl and draw, some stop often and chat Allow for flexibility #G2Great

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 - I believe that read aloud should feel cozy, like home. Like the home we *wish* all of our students had. That lap-love feeling. #G2Great

KateLou_Webb Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3-Let kids get comfortable! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Crucial point! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/l8jwl47kl3

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A2: Listening to fluent readers creates fluent readers. Ss should be hearing us model reading every day. Expression, phrasing, pace #G2Great

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: We read aloud on the carpet, its a pretty open space. Would love to have a couch for Ss to use. Comfort is key #G2Great

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 In Spaces & Places by Diller, great graphic about what message seating arrangements give. Impt to support community of learners. #G2Great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q3 Ss can sit next to peers that support language and S&L skill development- Ss move to a circle for grand discussions #g2great

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

#G2Great A3 I think students need to see each other during a read aloud. They should see others noticing elements of the read as examples.

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Hi JoEllen yes the more we love books the more our students will love them #G2Great

PamKou Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: Wherever Ss are comfortable- sometimes all 2gether on rug leaning in close;sometimes some kids laying down,others in seats, etc #G2Great

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: #G2Great I love cozy, tight, like we are all leaning in to get a closer look, be heard, partake, care by proximity

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Faige retired kinder teacher who alway made sure to have Read Alouds. One of my passions. Made it home for 2nd half #G2Great

epecorale Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A2 RA for content area introduction always! #G2Great

Raff5K Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 My Ss love to choose a spot to sit esp chairs that spin! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@dubioseducator I agree, be grateful esp when we are going to get some snow on the east coast this weekend. Think of us. #g2great

LisaEickholdt Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: Huddling together around a good book, creates community. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 Everyone comes 2 our gathering space. Even 6th graders. We need 2 b next 2 each other when we travel in our books. #g2great

Teach1024 Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 I believe bringing them to a rug area helps engage readers and builds a community of readers. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@Kkht6912 Our 6th grade has a “meeting area” on a rug, can sit on rug or around circle in a chair. Just close so we can see/hear.#g2great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 Gathering place is a must! A place that builds community, empathy, conversation, friendship... #g2great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@brennanamy @Jreaderwriter What a powerful send off. What if the read aloud became predictable "book ends" on the day? #G2Great

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: Need to create a space that allows students to lean in during RA. #G2Great

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CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3 Little ones try to literally crawl into my lap when I read aloud Have them close! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@Kkht6912 yes and they like it too - we all want to be part of something great we live our lives through story #g2great @StevenLayne

tammylani Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: I don't enjoy reading sitting straight up at a desk. Environment matters, comfortable and inviting. #g2great #DefendReadAloud

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3- Close proximity, warm, comfortable, cozy, choice #G2Great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Yes. It is a fantastic book. #DefendReadAloud #g2great

suzrolander Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Susie here from NYC joining #G2Great

savviteacher Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Yes! The closer the better @RachelVSmall #G2Great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@JaneMartellino I love this “lean in” image! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@StevenLayne Simple but SO impt.! A place where SS can enjoy the coziness of RA & not confined to sitting in uncomfortable spot #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: Ss need to be comfortable for RAs. I let my Ss sit atop of the tables or on the chairs.They always end up in a relaxed position.#g2great

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3 Cozy chairs and comfy spaces makes a difference. Love these literacy snapshots from Ss @southoldelem #kinderkru @ses_MrsK #G2Great

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 Love that. It serves as a way to connect to our kids too. Feel closer to them when reading. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: I always want to feel like I can wrap my arms around the group, the carpet/mtg area brings us together/community of learners #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy You just named 3 of my fave professional texts! Of course! 😊#G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy These two belong on every teacher's bookshelf. Speaking of which, I need a new shelf! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Me too Christy! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/g2Z4XMksZP

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@JaneMartellino I love this “lean in” image! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

AmyJoRudd Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#g2great A3 comfort and closeness for the read aloud-especially if a great picture book!

problem_fixers Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: Draw Ss in by giving choice as well as having them close. I find that as the read aloud goes on, they get closer and closer... #G2Great

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Right there with you @CarrieGelson #G2Great The stop & chat helped me understand kinders' thinking & needs https://t.co/Ua8iqhPdx3

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Some books are gather in close books, some sprawl and draw, some stop often and chat Allow for flexibility #G2Great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3:I provide students choices during reading.I have a small boat, beach chairs, office rolling chairs, & mats.i also allow doodling #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 A gathering area allows us to bring Sts close & personal for a read-aloud that beckons & enthralls! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 Out of desks is the war cry – if the amount of time warrants it & if there is any way to create the space! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

That is exactly the mood we want create A beautiful intimacy to the read aloud experience #G2Great https://t.co/V18avHKbGj

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 - I believe that read aloud should feel cozy, like home. Like the home we *wish* all of our students had. That lap-love feeling. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@Kari_Yates @Jreaderwriter I LOVE that! I will have to borrow that one from you @Kari_Yates #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Lean in and let me tell you a story. Lean in & let's explore these ideas that's what read aloud is about #g2great https://t.co/xtULt5bBtJ

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: #G2Great I love cozy, tight, like we are all leaning in to get a closer look, be heard, partake, care by proximity

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#G2Great A3 Ss need to see value in a read aloud. They get that from others enjoying and learning from the process.

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@brennanamy such a great image #g2great #DefendReadAloud

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@suzrolander hola! #G2Great

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: Ss have a choice in seating for all academic times, so the more comfortable the better during a read aloud. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3 There is something wonderful about coming together to share ideas/ stories & if we sit in a circle we see each other = community #G2Great

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: You can always tell how great a read aloud by how close readers creep up on the carpet #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 Read aloud IS academic! As joyful and engaging and accessible as it can be, it is still richly academic. Win! Win! Win! #g2great

TTMobile_us Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#G2Great is now trending in USA, ranking 33

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: Teachers create a community through read aloud. Love seeing a class seated on the rug near teacher in rocking chair! #family #G2Great

nicbroz Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3 My K-5 Ss gather on a rug for read alouds. It brings us together physically and mentally. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

And it’s quite a sight to behold Paul! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/nCu57Cic0M

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: You can always tell how great a read aloud by how close readers creep up on the carpet #G2Great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@LevineWrites Especially true for middle school Ss! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

PamKou Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@Teach4SpclNeeds Doodling and/or "fidgeting" helps some listen- whatever works! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Amazing look at all these teachers #DefendReadAloud so they can push their practice from #g2great @StevenLayne & @DrMaryHoward

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Yes, let Ss to choose their own way comfy area 4 RAs: Pillows, rug, beanbags, etc #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/oNAcdX7zf5

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Some books are gather in close books, some sprawl and draw, some stop often and chat Allow for flexibility #G2Great

epecorale Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3 Lots of comfy ways to enjoy great books #G2Great https://t.co/hwOYMIPyVY

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Some books are gather in close books, some sprawl and draw, some stop often and chat Allow for flexibility #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy I love her work. Have to get the new one! #g2great

ZonaAFinley1 Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Our Nation’s Guys in Battle With: https://t.co/PhhoJeOpCc #askjack #WWULive #APMAs #AskAnsel #comogovdebate #G2Great https://t.co/4m5qcf4IFk

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3 Honor Ss energy types - allow seating that encourages focus& attention during read alouds #G2great https://t.co/kkHsFg2L2M

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@StephWardRanger Agree! You sit where you learn best. SS choice! #G2Great

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: we often do reader's cafe where we pretend we're at a coffee shop or laying wherever reading & sharing our reading. #g2great

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@brennanamy that is so right, a read aloud is like a big group hug #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 Offer seating options to accommodate preferences to personalize the experience: floor, chair, pillow. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

FoleyKev Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#G2Great Try the picture book Window by Jennie Baker .Its a must for all classeds

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I subbed 4th graders awhile back & read chapters of Wonder. Their take away: can you come back & read some more. Many were my Ks #g2great

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 Why r tech labs a necessity but we have to think long & hard about Reading Lounges? Calling 4 a paradigm shift. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

jdolci Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Just bought a couch for my new classroom since I had to get rid of mine from my old classroom in NJ #G2Great https://t.co/Nxc2KR7Y7J

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: Ss need to be comfortable for RAs. I let my Ss sit atop of the tables or on the chairs.They always end up in a relaxed position.#g2great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

It's definitely the reader in us, b/c I am Slovak. #g2great https://t.co/wuaXxEOEqJ

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@chrisp16 So true...me too!!! Thought it was the Italian in me but maybe it's just the reader in me. #G2Great

bcantrell2000 Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3: cozy and close to someone so at times they can turn and talk to share their thinking and visualizations #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 Love the lean in, and then we can lean back & listen to Ss talking about the book #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@chrisp16 @JoEllenMcCarthy I have that book #G2Great

Doyle_Teaching7 Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Yes! Yes! Yes!😀 Read for the joy of it, and infuse a lifetime love of reading. Deep learning will be a result. #G2Great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@StephWardRanger My after school optional Reading Club does tea and biscotti - we like to be "fancy like that" and talk books :) #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#G2Great Q4 just ahead https://t.co/cQIGlWSrWp

BelvaDLocke1 Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Who burnt the 18-month-old Ali? https://t.co/iSboogdI7K #CHAatMIA #natsclubhousesocial #comogovdebate #G2Great https://t.co/rasxCAf9mC

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#G2Great Words of Wisdom from Steven Layne to inspire you @StevenLayne https://t.co/m5N6eXijaX

angie_debertin Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3 we move to the carpet so all can see text & read the pics. Students have a variety of seating/standing options- comfort a must. #G2Great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

RT @DrMaryHoward #G2Great Words of Wisdom from Steven Layne to inspire you @StevenLayne https://t.co/HO8o5KZGWT

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 Yes! #G2Great

lgrayso Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 5 min off every subject-No difference. No read aloud-All the difference. Prioritize daily. Plan. Use to teach #DefendReadAloud

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Beautiful words, friend. Read alouds.. lap-love/ book love = Touching hearts and minds. #G2Great https://t.co/1QHXlTkfGX

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 - I believe that read aloud should feel cozy, like home. Like the home we *wish* all of our students had. That lap-love feeling. #G2Great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

So very true We still need those intimate spaces to gather a class to read and talk! #G2Great https://t.co/BCSQrwZjmD

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 Why r tech labs a necessity but we have to think long & hard about Reading Lounges? Calling 4 a paradigm shift. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Reminds me of the days I taught 2nd w Goosebumps RAs! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/5rYYuRtr9O

MrOrsinosClass Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: You can always tell how great a read aloud by how close readers creep up on the carpet #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@inclusionchick We bring the world to Ss through read aloud. They experience place, time, culture, build empathy and understanding. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Igniting a Passion for Reading by Steven. INCREDIBLE book! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/fpgm9VOxlq

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 Why r tech labs a necessity but we have to think long & hard about Reading Lounges? Calling 4 a paradigm shift. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@Kari_Yates @hayhurst3 Retweet, retweet, Heart and Retweet! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@brennanamy there is nothing better than listening to learning unfold #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#G2Great Q4 https://t.co/tS5dzP7awT

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3 - Being close on the rug creates a cozy space.Children are not fiddling in desks, are enraptured in words. I sit on the rug too! #G2Great

KeithEGarvert Mar 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

We should never have to defend read aloud time. #G2Great @StevenLayne #shiftthatparadigm https://t.co/RNF6fOyzXd

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 Why r tech labs a necessity but we have to think long & hard about Reading Lounges? Calling 4 a paradigm shift. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Love it! I know Starbucks seating always relaxes me while I read.😊👌🏻 #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/aetvDJRWMi

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: we often do reader's cafe where we pretend we're at a coffee shop or laying wherever reading & sharing our reading. #g2great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 Circle is my favorite configuration in the classroom.We're all equals.We're all accountable to each other. #g2great #simplestarts

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3: Trust Ss 2 make seating choices they need.I can picture my brother who lles flat on his back & stares @ ceiling when thinking. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Perfect way to integrate CHOICE #g2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/9qeuVJPh44

angie_debertin Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3 we move to the carpet so all can see text & read the pics. Students have a variety of seating/standing options- comfort a must. #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Great Ques MT @StevenLayne: A3 Why r tech labs a necessity but we have to think long & hard re Reading Lounges? #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@jdsniadecki Hi Jennifer!!!!! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 Know the book. We can’t create a read-aloud designed to bring books to life if we don’t know books intimately. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: You have to read fluently; mistakes hurt the listening. You MUST know where to STOP! Suspense, energy…#g2great

lgrayso Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A3 Close to me, comfortable or if not close I move around room as I read. I'm often moving #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

AMEN!!!! Where else do desks create a collaborative, cozy feel?!? Anyone, anyone?!? #G2Great https://t.co/Ejmtf2TnW8

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 Why r tech labs a necessity but we have to think long & hard about Reading Lounges? Calling 4 a paradigm shift. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

KateLou_Webb Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A3-Read through before you are in front of Ss so you don’t bobble over words #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 If Read-aloud is instruction, then you plan. And it is. So you do. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Agreed! There's something about experiencing a story as we all sit side by side catching every gasp and giggle. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@StevenLayne Love a reading lounge! We need to make space for that #G2Great

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@KeithEGarvert @StevenLayne My kind of innovation! #G2great

dkreiness Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: Knowing exactly where to pause for discussion and questioning #G2Great https://t.co/4qK320oV97

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#G2Great Q4 https://t.co/tS5dzP7awT

RhymesWithLearn Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: Planning allows us to ensure we expose our Ss to the incredible diversity of rich texts available to us. #G2Great

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#G2Great A4 It is important for a read aloud to have purpose. Often, the more planning, the higher impact. Sometimes not planned is perfect.

KeithEGarvert Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 Planning read alouds comes from knowing your students. Let them plan the read alouds, too. #g2great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@jdolci where are you teaching? what grade? #g2great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 RA cannot be fallback plan. T needs to read and anticipate responses. Plan invitations to respond. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

VanessaW2007 Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@jdsniadecki #g2great Yes.. the well placed pause.. so effective

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: Planning is vital, I stopped to "discuss" all the time....learned the hard way about the importance of intentionality in RA #G2Great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 Spy on your thinking when planning- helps plan spots to stop and think aloud #g2great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 Planning is what moves it from a filler to something great. #DefendReadAloud #g2great

KateLou_Webb Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4-Read through before in front of Ss so you don’t bobble words #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

We pivot towards a change as we reveal the why it's so important honor space for literacy #G2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/HN1irbokxU

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 Why r tech labs a necessity but we have to think long & hard about Reading Lounges? Calling 4 a paradigm shift. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 - @KatieWoodRay taught me to keep reading through mistakes; do not call attention to my mistakes. Don't shatter the story! #G2Great

TexasLiteracy Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

The RA is more purposeful and performance-rich if the teacher knows the text well. #G2Great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 When I think planning and read aloud it is about reading aloud across curriculum, planning when to stop and talk #G2Great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Planning is critical for read aloud.We must plan w purpose & intent but also be flexible in allowing for student led discussion #G2Great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@chrisp16 Bullitt County... Second grade for the remainder of the year! #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

My all-time favorite. Students' reactions to the stories are #priceless #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/KIL8qUzFL2

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Agreed! There's something about experiencing a story as we all sit side by side catching every gasp and giggle. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I love that phrase Lauren! "Spy on your thinking.” #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/mlQl8RLoDb

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 Spy on your thinking when planning- helps plan spots to stop and think aloud #g2great

nicbroz Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: Read the stories in advance for so many reasons- know the characters, questioning, expression, etc. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: Purposeful read alouds- connect passions, purpose and possibilities. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Grow your PLN here there are so many people that inspire great thinking. #G2Great

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#G2Great A4 A planned read aloud can have so many connected purposes and outcomes that 1-RA can create a mountain of learning.

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Exactly! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/rYJdASvKSb

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 If Read-aloud is instruction, then you plan. And it is. So you do. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: planning for me means chosing the right book. one that would teach & engage. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Lucky school Justin! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/0Qp8UYUjZB

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@chrisp16 Bullitt County... Second grade for the remainder of the year! #G2Great

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4:Some of my best RA are bks I've read again and again and gain new insights each time like @katedicamillo bks #G2Great

problem_fixers Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Planning should involve Ss choice, exposure to diff. genres, & PRACTICING reading the book beforehand!! You have to know the story! #G2Great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: When we choose amazing books, there are constant opportunities to model/teach, need to plan ahead, choose wisely with purpose #G2Great

PamKou Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A3?: Diff RAs=diff purposes, plan accordingly. Some- more stopping, discussion, studying- other times need to protect the "flow" #G2Great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

There are many cross curricular lessons and connections that can evolve from read alouds. Oh the possibilities are endless! #G2Great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 Like @MrSchuReads says, "Practice, practice, practice!" #G2Great #DefendReadAloud @StevenLayne https://t.co/bEPp1RYvd9

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#G2Great Q4 https://t.co/tS5dzP7awT

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 So much is gained when you maximize the instructional power of a read-aloud. Ts must be trained to do this! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 It can make all the difference. Select intentional stopping points that will pull Sts in to the experience. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 Especially when I am reading nonfiction, I plan points to stop for turn and talk Have specific questions on sticky notes #G2Great

SchmidtKristas Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 I hear so many teachers reading books with students that they've never read...they're surprised when they get caught off guard #g2Great

Teach1024 Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 planning questions to engage Ss to think critically and so you can plan good stopping points to hook readers (if a longer book #G2Great

Lisa_Dastous Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Q4: Planning is needed so that the T knows the book and can emphasis the important parts so that Ss forget everything around them. #G2Great

JohnWPotter2 Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

various methods and effective mean… https://t.co/T5rIRgZ4Av #APMAs #askkarla #16point4 #G2Great #IdolTop5 #bbcqt https://t.co/3GsjPGvNrD

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@l_miller112 Such a grt way to think about planning for RA! #g2great #DefendReadAloud

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 - Knowing the book helps. A K teacher once told me she read this book first as a read aloud. Oops! #G2Great https://t.co/xbRN1oaUIf

epecorale Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 The plan begins with the book choice! #G2Great

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 Planning read alouds as mentor texts expand on @KatieWoodRay's Invitation to Notice. #G2Great

gvtechteach Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4: Planning is essential to a rich reading experience. Eisenhower had it right 😁#G2Great https://t.co/Q3rUza0q0d

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@chrisp16 YOU ARE AN AMAZING TEACHER! #g2great #DefendReadAloud

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4: Using a read aloud for an intended purpose requires planning, but often no need for planning at all- just a book to share! #g2great

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 Some reads are cold turkey, it happens. But know the book & where you want 2go with it AND leave room 2see where kids want 2go #G2Great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@PamKou I agree! Myself included... Doodling helps me focus Especially during PD and meetings. Yup I admit it! #g2great

suzrolander Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@PWickster we need to get buy in for this! #G2Great https://t.co/YZvh5nKRoG

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT
AMEN!!!! Where else do desks create a collaborative, cozy feel?!? Anyone, anyone?!? #G2Great https://t.co/Ejmtf2TnW8
- StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT
  
  A3 Why r tech labs a necessity but we have to think long & hard about Reading Lounges? Calling 4 a paradigm shift. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4: Planning gives you a focus & goal but we must let Ss help guide the way with their thinking! #G2Great

bcantrell2000 Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 : choosing specific authors to showcase craft #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 Best practice for planning begins w/knowing the structures of the books we read aloud, the supports & challenges define practice #G2Great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 We need 2 be ready 4 content that may need explaining, or places that make us cry. I learned that the hard way. #DefendReadAloud #g2great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Love this response! RAs should never be a filler, always should be an *experience* though #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/jwuwsikmoB

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 Planning is what moves it from a filler to something great. #DefendReadAloud #g2great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

This shocks me every time . . . #G2Great https://t.co/2TulunLjG1

SchmidtKristas Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 I hear so many teachers reading books with students that they've never read...they're surprised when they get caught off guard #g2Great

PamKou Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@CarrieGelson Esp I need to make sure I can properly pronounce all the content words! :-) #G2Great

VanessaW2007 Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#G2Great #DefendReadAloud A4 plan RA to match Ss interest, needs, what speaks to them,

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 Choosing the right book for the right moment; weaving authors' words together and connecting stories takes planning. #g2great

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4: #G2Great If I am unprepared, it is transparent, I feel like a fraud. Being prepared-they deserve it

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward shout out to @RebeccaCronin2 for that #TCRWP August Summer Rdg Institute #G2Great

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 And sometimes the "plan" is pure enjoyment. "Let kids fall in love with books." @lester_laminack #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

RA Waber's Lovable Lyle today and thought how it could be a mentor text for writing openings for a story. That's planning. #g2great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

If you want kids to want to read, then read amazing books aloud every single day. https://t.co/nqecj5ZSib #g2great https://t.co/OWDsehQVjN

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#G2Great A4 In Social Studies, I put a read aloud in to spark interest and curiosity. This makes Ss hungry to continue the read! Win!

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

We must have a purpose! #G2Great https://t.co/tQ1B9woKWv

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 It can make all the difference. Select intentional stopping points that will pull Sts in to the experience. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#G2Great Q5 just ahead https://t.co/Gbm9hBCi0b

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4 Powerful read-aloud that hooks listeners is always thoughtful. Planning can make or break the experience. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4 So much is lost when our lack of planning reinforces the idea that read-aloud time is akin to “recess.” #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Flexibility makes it more meaningful for Ss. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/Vk0EGNoRDc

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Planning is critical for read aloud.We must plan w purpose & intent but also be flexible in allowing for student led discussion #G2Great

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4: Reading the same book multiple times for an intended purpose requires more planning & coordination w other lessons. #G2Great

KeithEGarvert Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4 Plan pauses...and reread. Let kids know see how we monitor our meaning as we read. It's real reading. #g2great

lgrayso Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#G2Great

gvtechteach Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4: All good data on read- aloud benefits #DefendReadAloud #G2Great https://t.co/ubAck7Pt8l

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@jdolci Fantastic!!! 2nd gr. is so much fun!!!! Enjoy every moment. THey will love you! #g2great

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

What Kids Want in Books: https://t.co/iVQwEVUpXT National Reading Report via @Scholastic https://t.co/n6oYW2Y2a7 #G2Great

inclusionchick Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

100%! When else do you have the chance to hand pick the heroes/villains/struggles you want to talk about? 📚 #G2Great https://t.co/N7PKY4xg4T

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@inclusionchick We bring the world to Ss through read aloud. They experience place, time, culture, build empathy and understanding. #g2great

LisaEickholdt Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

4: Wr can read the same book multiple times for many purposes, but we must plan for them. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#G2Great Q5 https://t.co/YUt6na0ld8

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4 I try to consider "planning" books with particular students in mind to lift readers in the community & invite them in. #g2great

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@CarrieGelson Love those sticky notes. saved the day many times. Modern day Cliff Notes (lol) #G2Great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4 I also like to know the language that is coming so I can highlight it when mood and time permits "Listen to those words again" #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@lorilovesbooks the emotive responses are essential - books are made to change you #g2great #DefendReadAloud

PamKou Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: Purposely planned pauses - careful forethought needs to be a priority #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

If Ts want Ss to read, then read amazing books aloud ev'y day. MT @Kari_Yates https://t.co/617bK4MDuu #g2great https://t.co/sNO38hAYte

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: Read-aloud should be intentional + planned = supporting learners. Ss are too important to not plan for their learning! #G2Great

tammylani Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: The teacher must know a book intimately and then plan how students can also forge their own relationships. #g2great #DefendReadAloud

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Baby needs a story before bedtime! Hope to be back before you wrap up! What a great discussion!! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Read aloud is always thoughtful! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/mS5gRzLAzE

PamKou Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: Purposely planned pauses - careful forethought needs to be a priority #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 Just as you are!!! #g2great

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Stop at a great part; ask Ss 2 get quiet. “Kids, just close your eyes & replay this moment in your mind movie.” #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Ss can see right through it! #G2Great https://t.co/m9wVv2OnpF

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4: #G2Great If I am unprepared, it is transparent, I feel like a fraud. Being prepared-they deserve it

Lau7210 Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A4: The plan is to have an arenosol of books you LOVE to read aloud. Passion and love are contagious! #G2Great

KateLou_Webb Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5-In MS students can reflect on theme of children’s picture book, amazing discussion #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Engaging dialogue that allows students to share their thinking with peers is a powerful extension. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@Kari_Yates we can see each other acknowledge the power of the community of learners #g2great #DefendReadAloud

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#G2Great A5 Ss that get a chance to process and share after a read aloud can take their thinking to new depths. Create thought!

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Tips for planning a successful read aloud. https://t.co/le65MuHF5m #g2great #simplestarts https://t.co/VEneyPzHMl

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Your tweet made my heart happy. Love seeing #LiLit16 friends spreading the book love. #g2Great https://t.co/hqZGY4NeiZ

Lau7210 Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A4: The plan is to have an arenosol of books you LOVE to read aloud. Passion and love are contagious! #G2Great

inclusionchick Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Please read to your kids, your students, in fact any child that just randomly enters your world! 📚 #G2Great https://t.co/lYaUJkWfEf

gvtechteach Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4: All good data on read- aloud benefits #DefendReadAloud #G2Great https://t.co/ubAck7Pt8l

florismart91 Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

This behavior is unjust… https://t.co/vFN5YDCDQz https://t.co/JfHjXrxM3P #G2Great #AskAnsel #AcademiaABandName #LegalHackCHI #TBLvsDAL

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Favorite reflection activity: allow Ss to talk to one another. Never enough time for this! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 Yes. Kate DiCamillo made me and all many of my second graders cry in Edward Tulane. #DefendReadAloud #g2great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Oh yes, @PamKou! #g2great #defendreadaloud https://t.co/qummPYwVCb

PamKou Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: Purposely planned pauses - careful forethought needs to be a priority #G2Great

epecorale Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

So true @pamkou #G2Great https://t.co/7kmTKnsKTu

PamKou Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: Purposely planned pauses - careful forethought needs to be a priority #G2Great

bcantrell2000 Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5: agree or disagree with character's actions - putting themselves in the character shoes #G2Great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Love the question- "Will you live differently as a result of this lesson/story/character?" #g2great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 My favourite thing to do after sharing a poem is to have students repeat a loved phrase #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Great info graphic, @gvtechteach! Thanks for sharing. 😊👌🏻 #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/SiFILEaqhy

gvtechteach Mar 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4: All good data on read- aloud benefits #DefendReadAloud #G2Great https://t.co/ubAck7Pt8l

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

RT @gvtechteach: A4: All good data on read- aloud benefits #DefendReadAloud #G2Great https://t.co/ZaMDkCnxzV

TexasLiteracy Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

When u hear children use book language in meaningful ways, you know the child has experienced internal reflection. #G2Great

Lisa_Dastous Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Allowing students to talk to one another about what they just heard is imperative. Ss gain so much knowledge from one another. #G2Great

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Used a graffiti wall for a book during a summer camp and the Ss did meaningfully linger and reflect and share deep thoughts. #G2Great

lgrayso Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A4 planning intro, background, author, stops for discussion, prediction, Endings!!! #G2Great #defendreadaloud

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A4- Planning gives intention & purpose to read-aloud. Demonstrates the power of read-aloud. Must be a school priority! #G2Great

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Q5 Digital opportunities allow authentic ways for readers to respond to reading and grow conversation. #g2great

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward A5 Used @padlet to have Ss share feelings about book, illustrate scenes. Skype & voxer with other Ss reading book! #G2Great

problem_fixers Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: It is so simple, but so powerful. Planning to stop at the right point can drive a deep discussion. #G2Great https://t.co/Ai4kKRnhPX

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Favorite reflection activity: allow Ss to talk to one another. Never enough time for this! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 After read aloud vary responses try quiet introspection it breathes meaning to text & honors Ss thinking can just think or write #G2Great

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 Who can come up here and act out a moment from the story, so we can see how it looked in your mind movie? #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

angie_debertin Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#G2Great Agree! I love it when Ss facilitate new insight for me. They love that they found something new for me! https://t.co/e1eMxLUHLM

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4:Some of my best RA are bks I've read again and again and gain new insights each time like @katedicamillo bks #G2Great

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@Kari_Yates and there is no shortage of good reading out there #G2Great

DrLMaucione Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Plan a few read alouds that you know can be visited throughout the year because they offer lots of opportunities as mentor texts #G2Great

NathanMGoldm Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

The Blaze of Hope in Horizon: https://t.co/Ry6llsU5tO https://t.co/8fOXzczgZe #askkarla #LeprechaunPickupLines #askjack #G2Great #TBLvsDAL

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A4 So much is gained when you maximize the instructional power of a read-aloud. RT @StevenLayne #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#Letthemseeyoucry #readaloud #G2Great

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#G2Great A5 Reflection sparks growth. After a RA, Ss get to consider what they have heard and then rewind the tape with a peer. Read-in-mind

SchmidtKristas Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I love this! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/wKDSv2v7R7

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Stop at a great part; ask Ss 2 get quiet. “Kids, just close your eyes & replay this moment in your mind movie.” #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 The art of balancing the interactive part with reading flow - this is what we aim for Room for talk, room for ?s, room for text #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5 Keep dialogue open ended so Sts can bring their own thinking to the table. Create the conditions & step back #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@CarrieGelson Yes! Love noting and lifting amazing lines from picture books too. Enjoyable to take a closer look. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@StevenLayne I'm going to pin this one to my dashboard and look at it when I have a rough day #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

LOVE THIS!! RT @StevenLayne: A5 Who can come up here and act out a moment from the story ... mind movie? #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Lau7210 Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5: Interactive Read Aloud is On-Demand reflection. Thinking, Questioning, Wondering provides rich opportunities to grow as Readers #G2Great

ScottMRosale Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

a mother whose joy for her family turns into mourning https://t.co/YFzRPkIAiz https://t.co/1mrIhtRRBO #BeAlrightTonight #G2Great #bbcqt

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy @lester_laminack Yes, the "no strings attached" read aloud. #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5. Vary your read aloud pacing. Leave some space for silence. Stop and reflect. Turn and talk. Stop and jot. Visualize and sketch. #g2great

PamKou Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A:reflection not always in the moment-best convo/jots sometimes occurs after thoughts stew/linger a bit-or when authentic conn made #G2Great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@MDowdLambert I recently finished your book. It is outstanding! People, it will enhance your RA! Get it! #DefendReadAloud #g2great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5: Allowing students time to pause, reflect and generate different types of questions can lead to amazing future discussions #G2Great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5: thinking & dialogue that connects to previously read texts, seeing symbolic representations & ultimately connecting to self #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@lorilovesbooks @hayhurst3 will never forget my first reading of that book. In a coffee shop crying in the corner. Excellent book!! #g2great

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@TexasLiteracy So true. There's something about seeing a word, a line, a structure or rhythm reappear in student writing. #g2great

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5: Turn & talk to a neighbor about how that made you feel/think/react. Real readers share an experience. #G2Great

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5 Take a moment to journal about our read-aloud – or anything else you are in the mood to write about today. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

_Michal1979 Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A mother whose joy for her family… https://t.co/n0qEAnot4X https://t.co/Uq0qFof1Di #StPatsATvShow #APMAs #askjack #GreysAnatomy #G2Great

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5: I put the story at the listening center so Ss can listen to it on their own or on @TumbleBooks. Ss love revisiting the story. #g2great

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5 Stop. Wait. Think. Share. Connecting to character's reactions. What would U do? #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

And laugh! And be shocked. And upset! All the emotions. All of them #G2Great https://t.co/ae49xb8Bex

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#Letthemseeyoucry #readaloud #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

This is powerful! works well w my Ss who tend to be less verbal but ❤️ acting. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/dOMum6ts01

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 Who can come up here and act out a moment from the story, so we can see how it looked in your mind movie? #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@StevenLayne yes! We love to do that! We also script and star in our own book trailers when read alouds are finished. #g2great

StephanieAspan Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5: I learned from @MrsSJDonovan to have students respond in 3 ways: as a human, a reader, and a writer. #G2Great

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5 What would you like to try? Vary response to reading, give students' choices... let them lead the way. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@lorilovesbooks that is such a great book I love all of her books just so good #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 @lorilovesbooks So beautifully said. "Books are made to change you." @hayhurst3 Simply brilliant. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I love the open ended invitation of this Steven! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/6xSBys50bc

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5 Take a moment to journal about our read-aloud – or anything else you are in the mood to write about today. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5 make connections to read alouds when helping students problem solve and show empathy toward peers #g2great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@chrisp16 @hayhurst3 Right? Sarah Ruth! Sigh. #DefendReadAloud #g2great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Yes! this is so important! @Teach4SpclNeeds: A5: Allowing students time to pause, reflect and generate different types of questions #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Love how you expressed that "know the book intimately". We as Rs and Ts do that so often. #g2great https://t.co/HNyBpKBGKP

tammylani Mar 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: The teacher must know a book intimately and then plan how students can also forge their own relationships. #g2great #DefendReadAloud

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Sorry, friends, I have to go Twitter is going crazy on me. #g2great

epecorale Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Reminder of a great blog post by @hayhurst3 #g2great https://t.co/PenkGcCO0x

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5: When Ss reread the story on their own they notice new or different things & we often have rich conversations afterwards. #G2Great

tammylani Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5: Closing RA with the opportunity to "turn and talk". Conversations will often linger through transition & even out to recess! #G2Great

WarrenEGonzale2 Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A warmth of security and peace that it bequests… https://t.co/Lv3FPxyCXt #PrisonBreak #G2Great #bbcqt #TBLvsDAL https://t.co/V1V3oaMZ3u

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @DrMaryHoward, I LOVE using @padlet to talk about thinking abt our reading. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/rtZSMgDPc6

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward A5 Used @padlet to have Ss share feelings about book, illustrate scenes. Skype & voxer with other Ss reading book! #G2Great

MartinBurger22 Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

The mistake when fighting terrorism… https://t.co/E9rqN9beAv https://t.co/ZQVPjGlhIj #IdolTop5 #bbcqt #G2Great #BeAlrightTonight #16point4

HammondsDolores Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

contradictory western policies… https://t.co/53CU92EuXY #G2Great #AcademiaABandName #SalirDeMaduroEsLaSolucion https://t.co/jWGeXanHeP

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5 Written reflections can be effective when they aren’t contrived. Give Sts room to express thinking THEIR way. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#G2Great Q6 just ahead https://t.co/AxDCEnALE5

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5 Turn and talk with someone about the best moment from today’s read-aloud. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Bring in the books you are reading at home on your own. Let students see that you have an adult reading life without them too. #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

RT @DrMaryHoward: A5 Engaging dialogue that allows Ss to share their thinking with peers is a powerful extension. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5 bring a small group of Ss together to discuss the read aloud further- can be powerful for accountable talk #g2great

JoEllenMcCarthy Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Thanks to all for the awesome conversation around a favorite subject. Looking forward to reading the archives & continuing convos. #G2Great

suzrolander Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5: Have a chart where you draw important parts and noticings. this can help students linger or go back to clarify parts #g2great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@jdsniadecki see you! Go ND #G2Great

PamKou Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@StevenLayne I feel like I could do this now as I read though our chat! (but I'd never catch back up here- so quick-paced-ha) #G2Great

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5: #G2Great chatting about their thinking allows for reflection and even clarity. Modeling how to stop/think about what it all just meant

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@lorilovesbooks @hayhurst3 I may need a tissue right now. #g2great

MisterDReads Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5 Opportunities for questions, predictions, or personal responses all build moments of reflection into the RA experience. #g2great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Awe! So swee, @hayhurst3! @StevenLayne #g2Great #DefendReadAloud

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Right on @hayhurst3 Quiet introspection #G2Great Not every RA has 2have a "product" Turn & talk opens door 2thinking https://t.co/Y34OrV8P6F

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 After read aloud vary responses try quiet introspection it breathes meaning to text & honors Ss thinking can just think or write #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#G2Great Q6 https://t.co/nOPROGzMrl

tammylani Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Books can be life-changing! #g2great https://t.co/2xbTNyeUcJ

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Love the question- "Will you live differently as a result of this lesson/story/character?" #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

So much brilliant thinking I just have to sit and stare at the screen. Thank you for your dedication #G2Great friends! #DefendReadAloud

SamuelARiley Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

About War on Terror: https://t.co/Gy9SWbpd88 https://t.co/mNLioT7EOY #AskAnsel #TBLvsDAL #DolphvsMiz #SalirDeMaduroEsLaSolucion #G2Great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Awe! So sweet, @hayhurst3! @StevenLayne #g2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/qhcTRrk140

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@StevenLayne I'm going to pin this one to my dashboard and look at it when I have a rough day #G2Great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward it's all about the authenticity of it! #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Thanks for a new blog to follow! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/ZK9eP1oDii

epecorale Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Reminder of a great blog post by @hayhurst3 #g2great https://t.co/PenkGcCO0x

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@problem_fixers Yes! We have a tub titled "Revist Read Alouds" #DefendReadAloud #g2great

gvtechteach Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A5: Have students keep a reflection journal. They can pour their own experiences into their reflection #G2Great https://t.co/Gr1vds66le

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @DrMaryHoward @padlet so many great ways to generate discussion Kathleen #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

nicbroz Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A5 We make connections! Text to self, text to text, and text to world #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm I do this with writing too. I sit & write with students during our #Daily5 & they are amazed we write too! #G2Great

Teach1024 Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A5 pointing out where it is in the classroom library so they can reread the text #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@StevenLayne Must admit I never thought abt having the Ss react/respond to the RA through their journal. TY! #g2great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@StephWardRanger sometimes we reread same story aloud 3 times.Each time we have a different focus and yet we always hear new things #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 Consider HOW•WHAT•WHEN. Always keep the child in mind & elevate the experience for THAT child in that moment! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Garland__ Mar 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Anyone who has benefited… https://t.co/nCjMp2sZMa https://t.co/4pW36d2CDd #G2Great #IdolTop5 #NotJustAnyWoman #APMAs #ForTheFans #askjack

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 Allow small moveable object 2 b manipulated (no structures being erected) in the hands of Ss who need motion. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@Kari_Yates great point, reflection can occur throughout the read aloud, reflect doesn't mean it is over #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Isn't that the best? I especially love when Ss ask to bring a book out to recess. ❤️ #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/6HO2noIbrL

tammylani Mar 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5: Closing RA with the opportunity to "turn and talk". Conversations will often linger through transition & even out to recess! #G2Great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A5 Creating storyboards can help Ss dig deeper into RA text. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

savviteacher Mar 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Providing Ss w authentic opportunities to use speak & listen skills allows them to engage w @ other & text #G2Great https://t.co/NSqzUnPSi6

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Engaging dialogue that allows students to share their thinking with peers is a powerful extension. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@dubioseducator so glad to hear your voice here you always inspire me Faige #g2great #DefendReadAloud

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward A6 With our youngest readers, remembering their love of repetitive language, humor, strong characters is essential. #g2great

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#G2Great A6 We need to know our Ss enough to feel when they need a RA to help them get back on track. Read aloud naturally differentiate

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Remind everyone you know to read aloud to the kids they love. No better gift. https://t.co/y7X74QdWV7 #g2great https://t.co/36CAXYVl5p

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6: I recently found books in Ss L1 & read the same story in English. The connections & understanding was mind blowing afterwards. #G2Great

SchmidtKristas Mar 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Hadn't heard this before...respond as a human, a reader, & a writer. Awesome!#G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/hkRu0qJMjK

StephanieAspan Mar 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5: I learned from @MrsSJDonovan to have students respond in 3 ways: as a human, a reader, and a writer. #G2Great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6 Vary read alouds so all students see themselves in texts #g2great

amylvpoemfarm Mar 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Grateful to have learned from you - thank you! Remember to read poetry books aloud too. A poem can start or end the day.Good night! #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@RachelVSmall @MrsSokolowski @DrMaryHoward @padlet Agreed! @padlet is a wonderful platform for this! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Read alouds are entertaining, relaxing, exciting, and even mind blowing. My HS students expect them and love them. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 To quote @DrMaryHoward "Know thy children" RA isn't passive learning! Plan where a S sits the questions we pose it all matters #G2Great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: @trevorabryan access lenses provide Ss opportunity to see details & patterns in texts & ultimately helps them build meaning #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Love this visual! #G2great https://t.co/P9qd3fBn6H

gvtechteach Mar 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A5: Have students keep a reflection journal. They can pour their own experiences into their reflection #G2Great https://t.co/Gr1vds66le

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

always stop 4 their reactions, their ?'s when I RA. Used to think it effected the rhythm, but not anymore. #g2great https://t.co/jADXmxDIjf

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5. Vary your read aloud pacing. Leave some space for silence. Stop and reflect. Turn and talk. Stop and jot. Visualize and sketch. #g2great

Lau7210 Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: Stop & Think out loud during your read aloud. Be flexible w the vocabulary used. Simplify, then amplify-you will reach all Ss #G2Great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 Movement! "Let's breathe for that character" "Show me his angry face" "Wave your arms like the character" Necessary for littles #G2Great

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6-Some Ss need MORE read-aloud."Intervention" can be small group read aloud.More read-aloud, read-aloud..read-aloud NOT worksheets.#G2great

StephWardRanger Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Ahhh, was tied up with #g2great chat & missed the beginning of #elemmathchat. I'm here now..multi-tweeting! Stephanie from Ottawa!

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@Kari_Yates reading to someone is an act of love you are so right @Kari_Yates you inspire me too #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 Allow opportunities for movement and acting! #g2great

lgrayso Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A4 Big pic plan. purpose for each book chosen. I want kids to experience many dif. feelings. Laugh, learn, cry... #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yes, yes, yes! #G2Great https://t.co/eAqPDxHti4

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward A6 With our youngest readers, remembering their love of repetitive language, humor, strong characters is essential. #g2great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6 Don’t just read the text, read your Ss. Respond to restlessness, emotional reactions in the moment #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

KathrynBBenner2 Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

The people of Palestine more than last sixty years… https://t.co/9XKGEA5SNT #G2Great #DisneyYouCanEat #IdolTop5 https://t.co/nDlfAzMnV0

KeithEGarvert Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6 Allow think time...pauses...read aloud "old favorites." #G2Great

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6 Allow those who ask to draw to do so; stipulation – draw what’s happening in your mind movie of our read-aloud. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6 BE FLEXIBLE! For some, children drawing or following along can enhance the experience. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Students need the read aloud to be a created routine: a habit that they long for. #G2Great

JohnJPelleti Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

These calamities… https://t.co/g9sYObcHu1 #TBLvsDAL #natsclubhousesocial #G2Great #IdolTop5 #DisneyYouCanEat #bbcqt https://t.co/jJCLTNMx2O

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Movement=engagement! 👌🏻 #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/0ycaAZ7OhJ

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 Movement! "Let's breathe for that character" "Show me his angry face" "Wave your arms like the character" Necessary for littles #G2Great

problem_fixers Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Talking and connecting to their own lives. Necessary for oldies 😊 #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/I3BWXatAPU

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 Movement! "Let's breathe for that character" "Show me his angry face" "Wave your arms like the character" Necessary for littles #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

So important! Some Ss need to dramatize their learning. Some need to move! #G2Great https://t.co/Dw7DcZd3CV

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 Allow opportunities for movement and acting! #g2great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

YESSSSS, @joanneduncanjo! Can we ban worksheets? #G2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/JlIIRb8jcV

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6-Some Ss need MORE read-aloud."Intervention" can be small group read aloud.More read-aloud, read-aloud..read-aloud NOT worksheets.#G2great

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@StevenLayne I want a reading lounge! I want a paradigm shift! I want it to be my reality not a dream. #G2Great

JaneMartellino Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A5: Setup tablet/chromebook so Ss can leave video reflection about text. Make a special "reflection space" -private for shy kids. #G2Great

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#G2Great A5 Often a RA allows lower Ss to learn to create the in-the-head movie while reading. Eventually, they will do it on their own.

MarkClementsEdu Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Can't help but notice we're running #atplc at same time as #G2Great. Similar themes!

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@trevorabryan @jdolci @DonnaADonner @RACzyz professionals that will push your thinking #g2great #defendreadaloud https://t.co/1flKZP9ebj

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: @trevorabryan access lenses provide Ss opportunity to see details & patterns in texts & ultimately helps them build meaning #G2Great

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

My read alouds introduce tons of new books to my students. Allowing them time for questions afterwards is imperative. #G2Great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@Litlovegal1 Yes! And engagement doesn't look the same for every S #g2great

delia_pettyjohn Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

True Islam and the Fate of the world: https://t.co/OfJjo0Y5C8 https://t.co/Deu3x0lQxW #G2Great #NotJustAnyWoman #AcademiaABandName #bbcqt

heiligca08 Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I'm reading some great posts about read alouds! Check them out, Gators! @IESMRitchie @IESprincipal23 @IESGators #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

suzrolander Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Love @Kari_Yates ...well also, Love, @Kari_Yates ...punctuation matters. 😀 #G2Great https://t.co/XY3WvrgaUd

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5. Vary your read aloud pacing. Leave some space for silence. Stop and reflect. Turn and talk. Stop and jot. Visualize and sketch. #g2great

MDowdLambert Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Thanks so much @lorilovesbooks! I've been loving your tweets & RTs about #DefendReadAloud. #G2Great https://t.co/V5jsXuOjQV

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@MDowdLambert I recently finished your book. It is outstanding! People, it will enhance your RA! Get it! #DefendReadAloud #g2great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

YES! #G2Great https://t.co/m0Az8D0Kxd

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6-Some Ss need MORE read-aloud."Intervention" can be small group read aloud.More read-aloud, read-aloud..read-aloud NOT worksheets.#G2great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@StevenLayne That's funny you posted this b/c I just allowed 1 of my Ss to hold a pen during the RA. He needs something to hold. #g2great

tammylani Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Love this idea to include movement, gestures, and facial expression in read-aloud! #G2Great https://t.co/6eMNlwhiYK

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 Movement! "Let's breathe for that character" "Show me his angry face" "Wave your arms like the character" Necessary for littles #G2Great

VanessaW2007 Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#g2great A6 Ss in my SPED reading class crave read aloud and that kind of access to text, Ss ask ? about vocab - What's that mean?

gvtechteach Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6: Kids "park" their questions on post-its as we go along. Then we can clarify, extend or dig deeper when go to the "parking lot" #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Yes we can never go wrong when we respond to what Ss need #g2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/nDXFd0PLfe

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6 BE FLEXIBLE! For some, children drawing or following along can enhance the experience. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6: Allow opportunities for shared reflection, plan opportunities for individual achievement, and scaffold your expectations. #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Never worksheets! Reading and listening to reading is what makes good, fluent readers! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/vbkJJnTMk9

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6-Some Ss need MORE read-aloud."Intervention" can be small group read aloud.More read-aloud, read-aloud..read-aloud NOT worksheets.#G2great

PamKou Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A7: Take time 2 talk 2 Ss-ask what helps them best enjoy and "take in" read aloud- & then do that. They often know what works best #G2Great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6 My students can request "flow" when they need no questions/interruptions We have a wavy hand signal #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

This is true for most of student learning! Some Ss need to see it. Visualizing what is read makes it stick! #G2Great https://t.co/OEI3iSHkfi

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6 Allow those who ask to draw to do so; stipulation – draw what’s happening in your mind movie of our read-aloud. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 @trevorabryan @DonnaADonner @RACzyz & so lucky to be in the company & atop the mountain with you & the rest of the #G2Great fam!

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@CarrieGelson LOVE THIS! #g2great

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@RachelVSmall I vote yes! We can ban worksheets & buy more books for read-aloud! #G2great

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 Thank you. Saw the kinders in my old class have done #G2Great Visited to say hi. Subbing on 3/21 https://t.co/KSZGY2Icmb

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

My high schoolers love knowing that the read aloud is just that: me reading to them. They appreciate that. #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Focus tools! They work. #G2great https://t.co/Nrf0CqnvA1

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@StevenLayne That's funny you posted this b/c I just allowed 1 of my Ss to hold a pen during the RA. He needs something to hold. #g2great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@problem_fixers And great when the oldies and littles read together :-) #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A6: 1 of the reasons the Ss sit up on the table is that some like to swing their legs. This helps w/ their need to move. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#G2Great Q7 just ahead https://t.co/JAIyzLFOCc

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A6 Avoid preconceptions about read-aloud & keep your eye on the prize – STUDENT ENGAGEMENT! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A6 If extra copies of the book exist, make them available but do not force them on Ss. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Love the park & parking lot visual for Ss! Thanks for sharing. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/d3fRwC2XgW

gvtechteach Mar 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6: Kids "park" their questions on post-its as we go along. Then we can clarify, extend or dig deeper when go to the "parking lot" #G2Great

education_geek Mar 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#edchat #iTeachMO #G2Great https://t.co/ZRJACYOCjM

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@joanneduncanjo absolutely! More books for sure! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#G2Great Q7 https://t.co/xTYWT1pyZw

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Reading is thinking and some students may not be ready to discuss or generate questions. Allow time to process and think... #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Great plan JoAnne! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/svji0eoXIb

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@RachelVSmall I vote yes! We can ban worksheets & buy more books for read-aloud! #G2great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@heiligca08 @IESMRitchie @IESprincipal23 @IESGators Welcome to #g2great!

Lisa_Dastous Mar 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A6: Allowing Ss access to books already read aloud allows them to stay connected with the lesson especially within content areas. #G2Great

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A6: #G2Great: start w interactive RA Lots of rhyming, patterns, Ss interacts in nonthreatening to the ego kind of way. book is kids fav

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@StevenLayne I love to have students act out pivotal scenes or ideas as they turn and talk during read aloud #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A6. RA to inspire to share humor, to show empathy to bring joy to ask questions #G2Great Build relationships w/students

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Favorite read alouds: Red Queen, All American Boys, Orbiting Jupiter, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, George, Salt to the Sea #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I love hearing about Ts who read in high school Sarah Thank you!! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/5tlSbqtliW

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

My high schoolers love knowing that the read aloud is just that: me reading to them. They appreciate that. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#g2great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/39X91pE2SS

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 Allow small moveable object 2 b manipulated (no structures being erected) in the hands of Ss who need motion. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7 Old Favorite #G2Great https://t.co/wW1sRoDi2Q

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7 The Seeing Stick by Jane Yolen (both versions), Rough Face Girl by Rafe Martin, Memory String by Eve Bunting. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7 Two of my own titles for Ss are among my favorites! Top YA: This Side of Paradise; Top PB: Love the Baby. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Every day! #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I'm SOOO HAPPY to hear you read aloud to your high schoolers! You make my heart sing! #G2great. https://t.co/BvZSfWOHxT

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

My high schoolers love knowing that the read aloud is just that: me reading to them. They appreciate that. #G2Great

LisaEickholdt Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: Scaredy Squirrel, anything by Eve Bunting, Cynthia Rylant, Patricia MacLaughlin. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 @StevenLayne Yes, incorporating drama and improv can really enhance the comprehension and experience. #g2great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A6. Strategic seating, strategic partnerships, pacing, fidgets. #g2great

IsaacOleson Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Which Terrorists Are We Fighting? https://t.co/XPjD9iTlZJ #16point4 #G2Great #SmackDown #SalirDeMaduroEsLaSolucion https://t.co/BY05nKhOmS

stenhousepub Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

.@lorilovesbooks @MrOrsinosClass @joanneduncanjo You won a copy of In Defense of Read-Aloud! Email zmcmullin@stenhouse.com #G2Great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

This is the best option to *grow* more lifelong readers! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud #irvingpride https://t.co/LC2rQThkJd

joanneduncanjo Mar 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@RachelVSmall I vote yes! We can ban worksheets & buy more books for read-aloud! #G2great

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7 MS: The Rock and the River by @KeklaMagoon, What Came from the Stars by Schmidt, The Lost Thing by Tan #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7 I posted about some of my favourite read aloud experiences https://t.co/N2ByBq3YNC #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

HS tch reading aloud EVERY day. If I could I’d be giving you a standing ovation right now! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/jXaa5AMtEM

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Every day! #G2Great

PamKou Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7:Where do any of us start?-I am sure I click "love" for every single suggestion about to come! -Like asking me to pick a fav kid! #G2Great

DrLMaucione Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Anything by Patricia Polacco, Cynthia Rylant, two author favorites #g2great #DefendReadAloud

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@susanfitzell They love it! SOOO necessary to foster/keep that love of reading. #g2great

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward A7 The One & Only Ivan, Fish in a Tree, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@heiligca08 @IESMRitchie @IESprincipal23 @IESGators Join us meet each Thursday night at 8:30 PM EST with @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 New Favorite #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Every post AMAZING friends! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/haVQPw5pMA

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7 I posted about some of my favourite read aloud experiences https://t.co/N2ByBq3YNC #G2Great

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#G2Great A7 Recent- the words of a Holocaust survivor. Past- I read Rosa (PB) to introduce the Civil Rights movement.

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, Upside down, Very Bad Day!" is my favorite read aloud! Can do SO much with it! #G2great.

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @DrMaryHoward Such great titles! #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 @StevenLayne I creat RdrsT out of some of our fav RA. #g2great

StephanieAspan Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7: Class favorite so far has been Crossover by @kwamealexander #G2Great

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

My all time favorite read aloud is @FletcherRalph's Twilight Comes Twice. (Happy birthday, Ralph!) #g2great #defendreadaloud

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A6: So many! The Shortcut, Eleven, Taco Head, Home of the Brave, Ish, The Dot, Spaghetti, The Other Side, Peters Chair, etc etc #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A6. Believing that every child belongs in the read aloud community and a commitment to success for all. Let Ss surprise you. #G2Great

suzrolander Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Wow, @chrisp16 so important 2 know students as learners and help them get what they need to be successful! #G2Great https://t.co/hsJki5i4wT

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A6: 1 of the reasons the Ss sit up on the table is that some like to swing their legs. This helps w/ their need to move. #g2great

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward A7 Love that Dog, The Hundred Dresses, James and the Giant Peach #G2Great

TexasLiteracy Mar 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Skippy Jon Jones, More Than Anything Else #G2Great

KeithEGarvert Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Old Favorite #G2Great https://t.co/LaLBSpfobg

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Captivating picture book read-aloud across the curriculum: Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@jdolci Wow! So many of my faves! #G2Great

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 @joan_bauer’s Stand Tall, @Neal Shusterman’s The Shadow Club, @jerrySpinelli1’s Stargirl. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@chrisp16 @StevenLayne I bet you do! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Teach1024 Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

As a former K teacher. The kids loved Chicka Chicka boom boom. It's so easy for everyone to get engaged with the rhythm of the book #G2Great

lgrayso Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5 turn & talk, opt to jot, wtg to a minimum, stay in tune to not kill the read aloud..., #g2great #DefendReadAlouf

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

With so many amazing treasures inside! #G2Great https://t.co/sjBeBBL6F6

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7 Old Favorite #G2Great https://t.co/wW1sRoDi2Q

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Each Little Bird that Sings by @deborahwiles Rump by @LieslShurtliff Dory Fantasmagory & EVERYTHING by @barbaraoconnor #G2Great

Lau7210 Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: Charlotte's Web-always tugs at my heart, Wonder & short texts: Eleven, Every Living Thing, Hey World, Here I Am Seedfolks #G2Great

tammylani Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: So many to mention...Wonder by @RJPalacio, Fish in a Tree by @LynMullalyHunt, The One and Only Ivan by @kaaauthor #G2Great

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: James & the Giant Peach, Skippyjon Jones, The Book with No Pictures, Where the Wild Things Are, Wonder, Wayside School.... #G2Great

susanfitzell Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Awesome link to fave read alouds here! #G2Great https://t.co/3kQR2D8pMR

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7 I posted about some of my favourite read aloud experiences https://t.co/N2ByBq3YNC #G2Great

sushilkrsonu Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Increase Your foIIowers⇒https://t.co/vavpLBdgY4 Angel Rodriguez #G2Great #comogovdebate Kennedy Meeks #bikeschool Austin Peay

RachelVSmall Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes, @ciaobellacreech's Love That Dog is an AMAZING read aloud too! It's hard for me to keep it together though. #G2great #DefendReadAloud

VanessaW2007 Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @DrMaryHoward #g2great I just read Fisn in a Tree to myself, going to try it

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 LOVE Dave Shannon! #G2Great

Raff5K Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Crenshaw and Fish in a Tree #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

RhymesWithLearn Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: Everything by Jon Klassen - smart, funny, simple but rich, engaging. @burstofbeaden #G2Great

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Wolfie the Bunny, Is Everyone Ready for Some Fun, Mean Jean the Recess Queen, Ruthie & the Not So Teeny Tiny Lie. #g2great

Teach4SpclNeeds Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A6: Rules, Wonder, There's a Boy in Girls bathroom, Because of Mr Terupt, The Liberation of Gabriel King, anything @seymoursimon #G2Great

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Favorites for HS: Gabi, a Girl in Pieces, The War that Saved My Life, Winger, Eleanor & Park, Shadow & Bone, Between Shades of Gray #G2Great

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Those Shoes, anything Mo Willems and Kevin Henkes are this year's favs #g2great

NathanMGoldm Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A warmth of security and peace that it bequests… https://t.co/Ry6llsU5tO https://t.co/CR1r68xUdv #comogovdebate #ignitephilly #G2Great

dubioseducator Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

That's once again #G2Great @hayhurst3 @DrMaryHoward @brennanamy and to @StevenLayne

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@LisaEickholdt Agreed!!!! #G2Great

MisterDReads Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 The Giver, Sam & Dave Dig A Hole, We Are In A Book, I Want My Hat Back, Stuck, & anything illustrated by Shaun Tan #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@LisaEickholdt Yes I also love Stray & Shells #g2great #DefendReadAloud I read Stray to my entire faculty when talking about rigor & CCSS

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 My favorite read aloud as a student was Sideways Stories from Wayside School. Hands down. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 Owl Moon, Name Jar, James &Giant Peach, Ivan, Sidewalk Ends CWebb, Winn Dixie, @The_Pigeon, Dancing in Wings #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrLMaucione Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Wonder and Because of Mr. Terupt are student favorites. #g2great #DefendReadAloud

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 And Ivan, there is nothing quite like reading The One and Only Ivan aloud @kaaauthor gave us such a gift #G2Great

Lisa_Dastous Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Wonder is a extraordinary book to read to students. #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7: "I Am Invited to a Party", "Sam & Dave Dig a Hole", "King Bidgood's in the Bathtub", "Edward Tulane", "Madeline" #g2great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski @DrMaryHoward all great ones! #G2Great

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Ss fall in love w reading by falling in love w books. Read aloud=Book love. https://t.co/11M8bVt5Ac #g2great https://t.co/1xNkRnDk0N

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7 @therealMemFox’s The Magic Hat, Koala Lou, & Tough Boris. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7 The Language of Doves by Rosemary Wells #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

MisterDReads Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7 The Giver, Sam & Dave Dig A Hole, We Are In A Book, I Want My Hat Back, Stuck, & anything illustrated by Shaun Tan #g2great

LevineWrites Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#G2Great A7 ? I read Primary Sources to model that they can be read. My MS Ss need to know that they are rough, but can be read and enjoyed.

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7: All books by Chris VanAllsburg: Harris Burdick, The Sweetest Fig, Witches Broom, etc. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Kari_Yates Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A6. Success for all begins w what WE decide to believe about the potential of Ss. #g2great https://t.co/HUHF2aDoCS https://t.co/gnPh9dOFaL

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7 Love Wilfrid Gordon MacDonald Partridge & Where is the green sheep by Mem Fox #g2great

LeaderandReader Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7: Tacky the Penguin, Press Here, Ralph Tells a Story, The Lorax, Harry Potter...too many to list! #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Anything by Mo Willems! #g2great https://t.co/OfTguAcYjX

MisterDReads Mar 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 The Giver, Sam & Dave Dig A Hole, We Are In A Book, I Want My Hat Back, Stuck, & anything illustrated by Shaun Tan #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski Love Wilfred Gordon MacDonald #G2Great

lorilovesbooks Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7 Edward Tulane, Night Fairy, Elephant and Piggie, Robert Munsch, Chris Van Allsburg, Patricia Pollaco, Kevin Henkes, #g2great

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Any Elephant & Piggie book, Book w/ No Pictures, Mother Bruce, Each Kindness, Dot, Wolfie the Bunny, Children Make Terrible Pets #G2Great

problem_fixers Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7: Leonardo, the Terrible Monster and Pigeon, all poetry, Each Kindness, any Pinckney family book #G2Great

Raff5K Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7 Each Kindness by @JackieWoodson #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#g2great A7 Mo Willems books are so fun to read aloud!

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7: I’m back! Had to clean up Twitter. Scary crud! Just shared True Story of 3 Little Pigs by Scieszka. Awesome! Love Knucklehead! #g2great

savviteacher Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7 Books by @missamykr have always entertained us while teaching us some impt lessons #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7 New Favorite #G2Great https://t.co/GVynIdESDC

DonnaADonner Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7: #G2Great Where the Wild Things Are, Terrible Things, Chrysanthamum, Ish, Peter’s Chair, Eleven & so on..

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#G2Great Words of Wisdom from Steven Layne to inspire you @StevenLayne https://t.co/SH09uwwok1

Teach1024 Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

And my read aloud chair to go with chick chicka boom boom! #G2Great https://t.co/zRvVU9fH5r

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7 Fantastic NF read alouds: No Monkeys, No Chocolate by @mstewartscience The Boy who Loved Math by @DHeiligman #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Eleanor & Park is in my pile. Can't wait to get to it. #g2great https://t.co/KUMMk0kH0P

SHKrajewski Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Favorites for HS: Gabi, a Girl in Pieces, The War that Saved My Life, Winger, Eleanor & Park, Shadow & Bone, Between Shades of Gray #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@brennanamy I choke up at the end! #g2great

Litlovegal1 Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Those Shoes is a fav, too! Kids ❤️ Kevin Henkes & Mo Eillems. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud https://t.co/3gHSffXDy9

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Those Shoes, anything Mo Willems and Kevin Henkes are this year's favs #g2great

RhymesWithLearn Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I work at this project - a teacher curated database of RAs https://t.co/BcEUFYYESv #G2Great

Kkht6912 Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I'm working on filling my RA genre gaps...I love Realistic & Historical Fiction, Picture Books-so have to deliberately find others! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@CarrieGelson @mstewartscience @DHeiligman those are great NF read-aloud, we need to make lots of time for those #G2Great

chrisp16 Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

My Ss LOVE Wolfie the Bunny and "Beekle". #g2great https://t.co/fPNAcoONhP

CathyMere Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Wolfie the Bunny, Is Everyone Ready for Some Fun, Mean Jean the Recess Queen, Ruthie & the Not So Teeny Tiny Lie. #g2great

jdolci Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Two amazing books! I just saw @kaaauthor here in Louisville! #G2Great https://t.co/cYamXDn4yJ

tammylani Mar 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: So many to mention...Wonder by @RJPalacio, Fish in a Tree by @LynMullalyHunt, The One and Only Ivan by @kaaauthor #G2Great

DrLMaucione Mar 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Just watched this last night - very inspirational Ted Talk about the importance of read aloud. https://t.co/S7rk3j47Bd #G2Great

jdsniadecki Mar 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A7: This yr’s faves: Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast, Zack Delacruz…Authors personally contacted our Ss. Yay! #g2great

CarrieGelson Mar 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Love all of @therealmemfox 's books #G2Great https://t.co/EtCgkKJtMO

StevenLayne Mar 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7 @therealMemFox’s The Magic Hat, Koala Lou, & Tough Boris. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#G2Great is so grateful to our guest host Steven @stevenlayne. TY for your wisdom and commitment to read-aloud! #DefendReadAloud

l_miller112 Mar 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A7 Love Nicola Davies for NF #g2great

suzrolander Mar 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A7: Echo, Crenshaw, Mother Bruce, Pax, The War That Saved My Life, Shiloh, The Book With No Pictures #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A7 Instant classic for me #G2Great https://t.co/SDJlvFJHz5

hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@Litlovegal1 Yes me too how about The Stranger so so good #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

CRushLevine Mar 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @StevenLayne Thanks for an inspiring chat! #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

2nd_bugs Mar 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@l_miller112 Love @The_Pigeon (Mo)! Students are always fascinated by his writing! So many grt conversations. #G2Great #DefendReadAloud

Lau7210 Mar 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A7: I ❤️ anything by Patricia Polacco and Kevin Henkes... #G2Great