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judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Hi Welcome to #ELLCHAT. Tonight we're discussing summer reading activities for ELLs and their teachers.

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Q1 Please share where you are from and what level you teach. #ELLCHAT

BasicESL Jun 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A1 Kevin Cole from Bilingual Dictionaries, Inc. I am teaching beginning & intermediate adults locally this summer via free classes #ELLChat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1 Hello - I”m Karen Nemeth, co-host of #ELLCHAT and author/consultant/advocate for #earlyed for ELLs/DLLs

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Welcome to #ELLCHAT Kevin. https://t.co/mZyJDCijjU

BasicESL Jun 13 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A1 Kevin Cole from Bilingual Dictionaries, Inc. I am teaching beginning & intermediate adults locally this summer via free classes #ELLChat

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1 I serve my district as a prof development specialist for ELLs mainly for k-5 #ellchat

maggieessig Jun 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1 Maggie from IL - EL/Bilingual Specialist/Consultant for @IL_Resource_Ctr & @Paridad_US #ellchat

Paridad_US Jun 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1 Paridad Education Consulting - a group of EL/Bilingual education consultants that work around the US #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1) Judie Haynes, author, PD provider and former ESL teacher. Co-moderator of #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1: Springfield MO and I teach 6-8 ELL #ELLCHAT https://t.co/bk6u7E4z8m

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Q1 Please share where you are from and what level you teach. #ELLCHAT

mnm12 Jun 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1) Louisville, KY. District-wide ESL Elementary Resource Teacher. #ELLCHAT

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1) International TESOL affiliate for North and South Carolina #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1) #ELLCHAT Please follow new people to grow your PLN.

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q2. What kinds of reading activities do you give ELLs during the summer? #ELLCHAT

Sara_n_deepity Jun 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: English Language Support Teacher in California #ELLCHAT

LaurenEHarrison Jun 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1) Hi! ESL teacher for preschool and k in Watertown, MA.#ELLchat

BasicESL Jun 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2, Still planning activities for my adult class. Ideas for kids: summer reading @ local libraries, @summerlearning @ReadingRockets #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A2) Register First Book and gain access to award-winning new books for free https://t.co/fGmpRJbQHu #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 #preK teachers don’t give reading assignments over the summer, but some get donated storybooks to send home for summer #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A2 it's important to encourage our ELLs to read books in their native language #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2) The Scholastic Be a Reading Superhero Summer Reading Challenge encourages kids to log the minutes they spend reading. #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1) formerly lived and taught in IA now in PA, worked w/ gr. pre K- 7 ELLs #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: I struggle with sending home my books from my reading library but started doing this w the Ss who don't come to summer school. #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 our local libraries offer book clubs and programs for summer reading #ellchat

mnm12 Jun 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2) I help ESL teachers create Weebly sites so kids can read and respond on a blog page. Ts can respond to kids there. #ELLCHAT

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

One practice in my hometown our school district partners with the public library for weekly bilingual story time (Spanish) #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 Reading a-z is an online program we use. S can read or listen to books on their level. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 Some ordering summer subscriptions of HighFiveBilngüe #preK-K magazine for families https://t.co/DovwKo9tG1 #ellchat @Highlights

mnm12 Jun 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2) A lot of teachers send home RAZ books on topics kids select. They can stay at home. #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

We did this too by trying to get our families in touch with the mobile library. Love this! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/U9W0YbUAcb

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2) One practice in my hometown our school district partners with the public library for weekly bilingual story time (Spanish) #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) 60% of ELLs live below the poverty line. Low-income Ss lose more than 2 months in reading achievement during the summer. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 Yes - but some librarians are great at working w/ diverse languages, others have no idea! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/pf2BcNpCGt

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 our local libraries offer book clubs and programs for summer reading #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) Book study w/ gr. 5, began book in May, set up blog to respond, gave pre stamped postcards...enthusiasm done by mid June. Darn. #ellchat

Sara_n_deepity Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Inform parents of online reading apps such as EPIC get https://t.co/azBjLefpOp #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@ValentinaESL A2 So, it would be a good idea if you could connect with local librarians to share ideas for summer #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 Work throughout the year to show Ps how to reinforce academic discussion and rdg skills w/ nonprint texts so they have a toolkit #ellchat

mnm12 Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2) A resource with free multi-lingual digital books we share with classroom Ts and parents is https://t.co/CJTc6KZ7fB #ELLCHAT

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2) Another program was to purchase Summer Bridge program workbooks offering prizes if returned at the beginning of the new year #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 Or https://t.co/wujMHlKOut International Children’s Digital Library #ELLCHAT https://t.co/QuSmX3O8VU

Sara_n_deepity Jun 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Inform parents of online reading apps such as EPIC get https://t.co/azBjLefpOp #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q3) What tips do you have for parents to support ELL summer reading? #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3) Reading tips for the families of ELLs https://t.co/9t43wJVPXT #ELLCHAT

BillBlackRI Jun 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 - Local Libraries have some great programming. When you have a book, you have a friend! #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@Sara_n_deepity It looks like that link is a medical website. Please repost if the reference is something else. I'd like it. #ellchat

BasicESL Jun 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3, Read every day, read a variety of material, read and discuss, give students choice, above all have fun! #ELLchat

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 interest is just as important as reading level. Allow kids to take part in selecting books. Choice makes a difference #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3) Parent tips in grades pre-K-3 in 11different languages https://t.co/5jUWcDTDbe #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: For older ELLs, I'm a big fan of @SYNC_YA_Lit free audiobooks- classic paired with newer pub each week https://t.co/o2H12KQLwa #ELLChat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@KarenNemethEdM I like to share this reference w/ families because they are so excited to see something familiar. #ellchat

mnm12 Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) We have a no of fams who are not literate in L1. Show them how to use wordless pic books to TALK about the story. #ELLCHAT

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) https://t.co/duhgUKkCc0 has excellent resources for parents #ELLCHAT

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) https://t.co/mhc03yNj6U has excellent resources for parents #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 parents, be patient w/ your kids. Learning language and literacy takes time #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Always hand these out. Available in Spanish and other languages too, aren't they? #ellchat

BillBlackRI Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 - Encouraging parents to set up social times with peers. Great way for students to work on speaking and conversation. #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: Just keep offering the Ss time to read in both their native language and English. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/qZRKznqblL

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q3) What tips do you have for parents to support ELL summer reading? #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 parents, make connections and talk @ the books in your native Lang. Bridge the Lang #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3) We're talking about tips for parents not for kids. How can parents support reading. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Let parents know any type of reading counts- graphic novels, magazines, L1, English, online, etc. #ELLChat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3) I sent "Stargirl" and "Because of Winn Dixie" in English and Spanish w/ gr. 7 ELL who went to visit gma in Mexico for summer. #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Agreed! Keep encouraging them to read. L1 or English will help build their literacy in both! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/2oxY3U6uQ0

HSeslteacher Jun 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Let parents know any type of reading counts- graphic novels, magazines, L1, English, online, etc. #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) The more experiences ELLs have during the summer, the more they bring as background information to the books that they read. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) Reading isn’t just about books, it’s also about background knowledge. Parents need to give their kids experiences. #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 This site also has tips for reading to young children in even more languages https://t.co/L3k8mOF5ly #ELLCHAT

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3) Encouraged ELL to read and discuss books w/ Abuela and to note new vocabulary. Always wishing it to be shared experience. #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Never really thought of this. Read about it but didn't make the connection... but so valid! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/AZ22zl0Sf3

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) Reading isn’t just about books, it’s also about background knowledge. Parents need to give their kids experiences. #ELLCHAT

maggieessig Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3) I agree! I used to give parents the list of summer free days for nearby Chicago museums/attractions #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 To build reading, we also have to strongly advise families that a summer in front of TV is NOT a learning experience #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3) Encourage families to go to museums, restaurants, camping, zoos, parks, walk around the neighborhood. #ELLCHAT

HSeslteacher Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Anyone used book clubs over the summer? Attempted 1 year, but not a great response. #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Agree!! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/lnZE1EToGy

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 To build reading, we also have to strongly advise families that a summer in front of TV is NOT a learning experience #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Great idea!!! @RHittenberOrtiz @cmkowen We should do this at every Spring Night. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/dYwL3kg7Ub

maggieessig Jun 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3) I agree! I used to give parents the list of summer free days for nearby Chicago museums/attractions #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Agreed! Can learn vocabulary by category (zoo, beach, camping...) and context through experiences. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 you could distribute those Parents or Families newspapers that show happenings in a community #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Yes! They're from Colorin Colorado and Reading Rockets. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/ythJ7QDiM6

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Always hand these out. Available in Spanish and other languages too, aren't they? #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3) Parents need to talk to their kids. Ask children about what happened at school. Set up play dates, town sports programs. #ELLCHAT

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Or head down on a personal gaming device or iPhone / iPad #ELLCHAT https://t.co/sjotsPkPWW

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 To build reading, we also have to strongly advise families that a summer in front of TV is NOT a learning experience #ELLCHAT

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 This is great, but I feel it’s an area parents are not aware of - a tough sell. How to convince parents? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/rH395y3pO4

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Agreed! Can learn vocabulary by category (zoo, beach, camping...) and context through experiences. #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3) When I taught Rdg Recovery, had parent observe lesson so they knew how to work w/ child. Modeling expectations can be helpful. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3) Encourage families to tell family stories in L1. Parents can tell stories from their culture. Oral storie build literacy. #ELLCHAT

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Organize a multi-family excursion?? #ellchat https://t.co/3hoS5ul0p2

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A3 This is great, but I feel it’s an area parents are not aware of - a tough sell. How to convince parents? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/rH395y3pO4
- SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT
  
  @judiehaynes Agreed! Can learn vocabulary by category (zoo, beach, camping...) and context through experiences. #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3 Yes - and you could post video examples on school’s website for this purpose too #ELLCHAT https://t.co/yRPUULFhcw

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3) When I taught Rdg Recovery, had parent observe lesson so they knew how to work w/ child. Modeling expectations can be helpful. #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4) This chat is also about teachers' summer reading. What will you read this summer? #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4) I've been loving Total Participation Techniques by @PersidaHimmele and @WilliamHimmele. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/Z226IwZYQC

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4) This chat is also about teachers' summer reading. What will you read this summer? #ELLCHAT

BillBlackRI Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 - Mindset by Dweck. Our school is 39% ELL. We are always finding ways to making learning better for OUR KIDS #ellchat @WestBroadwayMS

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 I JUST received this book today from Jamie Naidoo from American Library Assn. #ellchat https://t.co/iIjLVDdmGT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4) I'm writing a book with @DebbieZacarian on trauma & violence. So I'm reading Susan Craig's new book. https://t.co/1hRg4YsKNj #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Jun 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 We are very excited about the latest edition of Margo Gottlieb's Assessing ELLs: Bridges to Educ Equity https://t.co/a24tWlnU5u #ellchat

mnm12 Jun 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4) Reaching and Teaching Sts in Poverty by Gorski #ELLChat

BasicESL Jun 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4, ongoing... ESL/ELL Teacher’s Survival Guide by @Larryferlazzo & Sypnieski, #ELLChat

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 https://t.co/hjNTTw5eeH. #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Former gr. 7 ELL recommended her 3 fave books of this year. You bet I am going to read at least one and we'll discuss! #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: I've also been building my toolkit from The Reading Strategies Book @JSerravallo. For fun I've been reading the Elephant Run. #ELLCHAT

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 #ellchat https://t.co/kzNrhID2fg

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4) Professionally- The Book Whisperer. Personally - Sanderson, Patterson, and Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen series #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

4) Is this about grit? #ELLCHAT https://t.co/jwzYhwVhE9

BillBlackRI Jun 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4 - Mindset by Dweck. Our school is 39% ELL. We are always finding ways to making learning better for OUR KIDS #ellchat @WestBroadwayMS

BillBlackRI Jun 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@judiehaynes Yes...about the process and not just the product. Effort is praised. #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Ohh Red Queen, I'll have to check that out! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/6YDKX7s4sO

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4) Professionally- The Book Whisperer. Personally - Sanderson, Patterson, and Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen series #ELLchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4) I loved this book. #ellchat https://t.co/I2UnUthCG3

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4) I've been loving Total Participation Techniques by @PersidaHimmele and @WilliamHimmele. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/Z226IwZYQC
- judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT
  
  A4) This chat is also about teachers' summer reading. What will you read this summer? #ELLCHAT

TwitLiveEvents Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

June 13, 2016 at 10:00PM Twitter Chat - #ellchat #TwitterChat Visit https://t.co/52cTeoQ3Zw for more events.

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4 Oh - I found the link: Once Upon a Cuenta by Jamie Campbell Naidoo & Katie Scherrer https://t.co/jnrx5tsDzP #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4) Good pick! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/iU5QbOD7T9

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 #ellchat https://t.co/kzNrhID2fg

mnm12 Jun 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4) Ts need fun reading, too! Just laughed my way through We're All Damaged by @TheNormanNation #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Such simple ways to include ALL and check for understanding. Hoping to get it into the hands of my Ts. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/4WZQXpa4bM

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A4) I loved this book. #ellchat https://t.co/I2UnUthCG3
- JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT
  
  A4) I've been loving Total Participation Techniques by @PersidaHimmele and @WilliamHimmele. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/Z226IwZYQC
  
  judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT
  
  A4) This chat is also about teachers' summer reading. What will you read this summer? #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I'll have to check this out! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/F2DAU7ZzwG

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A4) Good pick! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/iU5QbOD7T9
- ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT
  
  A4 #ellchat https://t.co/kzNrhID2fg

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4) @CarolinaTESOL I don't know the Red Queen series. I love fiction books that take place in islands off of the Carolinas #ELLCHAT

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Now I'm even more intrigued b/c I too have a 12 year old. Thanks for the recommendation! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/gXnnYXQJOk

CarolinaTesol Jun 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@JanMcClellanELL read the first one - Red Queen. My 12 yrold daughter read it and loved it so much she earned money to purchase the next one

ValentinaESL Jun 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

I refer to Growing Readers a lot! #ellchat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4) Personally, my book club will be reading "Digging to America" a novel about "outsiderness." #ellchat

LaurenEHarrison Jun 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A3) We make sure families have the summer calendar (hard copies from the kids' librarian + link) for @WatertownPubLib #ELLchat

CSchlessinger Jun 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A1 NJ primary school ESL teacher NJTESOL/NJBE VP better late than never! #ellchat

KarenNemethEdM - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4 Challenging Behaviors by Kaiser & Rasminski 4th ed. ebook links to videos & rooted in culture awareness #ELLCHAT https://t.co/CP2LYUujH1

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A4) I loved this book. Anne Tyler. Read it a few years ago. she has a new one out. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/AKpMjvowOc

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A4) Personally, my book club will be reading "Digging to America" a novel about "outsiderness." #ellchat

CSchlessinger Jun 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3 colorin Colorado parent reading tips by topic https://t.co/P4KevOZ0fx #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A5) What are the biggest challenge you Ss have to successfully read during the summer. #ELLCHAT

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5) Kids give up because they don't get interesting books at their language/reading level. #ELLCHAT

mnm12 Jun 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5) Access to readable high-interest books, esp for our students in emergent/early lit stages. #ELLChat

BasicESL Jun 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5, as @mnm12 stated earlier, big challenges for Ss & families can be limited literacy of family members in their native language. #ELLChat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5) This is an excellent article! #ELLCHAT https://t.co/e7L5S2P7UV

ColorinColorado Jun 6 @ 1:00 PM EDT

The Families That Can’t Afford Summer | https://t.co/TepItoFm25 #ELL #ELLChat #summerlearning @nytimes

CSchlessinger Jun 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A4 From Ideas to Words: Writing Strategies for ELLs by Tasha Tropp Laman #ellchat

BillBlackRI Jun 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5 - The biggest challenge is that we lose touch with our kids during the summer. We need to find ways to reach and teach. #ellchat

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5: Resources! Getting reading materials in their hands. #ELLCHAT

Paridad_US Jun 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5 Access to new, quality books. Some Ss have to stay at home while Ps are at work #ellchat

mnm12 Jun 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A5) Parents who are busy working multiple jobs to support fam #ELLChat

JanMcClellanELL Jun 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

We recently acquired the @AmericanReading summer solutions and I have been impressed with the selections. #ELLCHAT https://t.co/ohedQPO4VV

mnm12 Jun 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5) Access to readable high-interest books, esp for our students in emergent/early lit stages. #ELLChat

SharonJKGlenn Jun 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A5) Biggest challenge is parents realizing importance of ELL reading in L1 or L2. It makes such a difference upon their return! #ellchat

judiehaynes - Moderator Jun 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A5) I think Ss should be encouraged to read for pleasure in L1. Sparks interest in reading. #ELLCHAT