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Hey everyone! English 10/12 student teacher in Southern California. Excited about tonight's discussion! #2ndaryela

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:00 PM EST

#2ndaryela Hi! I'm Lisa from FL - I teach 6th gr. ELA and blog: https://t.co/2JZ9rBovpB

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:00 PM EST

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2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:00 PM EST

Intros: What and where do you teach? Include a link to your blog if you have one. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:00 PM EST

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literarymaven - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:02 PM EST

I'm Brynn Allison, chat co-host. 8 yrs teaching HS English & reading interventions in Philly. Blog: https://t.co/cyx1WlfdS8 #2ndaryELA

jroc_vii Feb 14 @ 8:02 PM EST

Johnna ... I teach 6th grade ELA in MO #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hi Everyone! Tracy 8th Grade English from RI happy to be here. https://t.co/eRsx1RMghy #2ndaryela

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hi Everyone! Tracy 8th Grade English from RI happy to be here. https://t.co/1HMwD16LIM #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hello and Welcome! Kristy here, co-host, middle school teacher. I blog at https://t.co/mGFSLRhfCF #2ndaryela

JoyKirr Feb 14 @ 8:03 PM EST

Media History Digital Library! https://t.co/GdbUF3iTmF Explained by @rmbyrne. #edchat #sschat #sstlap #APUSH #engchat #2ndaryela

techmindedteach Feb 14 @ 8:03 PM EST

English/Writing 11 and 12 in a private school in Brooklyn, NY #2ndaryela

Ms_Woz Feb 14 @ 8:03 PM EST

Josie, MS in Ca #2ndaryELA

astinchy Feb 14 @ 8:03 PM EST

#2ndaryela Hi all, my name is Amanda and I'm from Delaware. I'm working on returning to teaching after 16 years out of the field.

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:03 PM EST

.@taenos99 Welcome! Glad to have you here. :) #2ndaryELA

In reply to @taenos99

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hello and Welcome! Kristy here, co-host Canadian middle school teacher. I blog at https://t.co/mGFSLRhfCF #2ndaryela

techmindedteach Feb 14 @ 8:03 PM EST

I'm Tziri btw 😆 #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:04 PM EST

FYI: questions are scheduled and my internet is not working properly #2ndaryela

Ms_Woz Feb 14 @ 8:04 PM EST

ELA/ SS 6th #2ndaryela https://t.co/ulU8yGyhZh

Ms_Woz Feb 14 @ 8:03 PM EST

Josie, MS in Ca #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:04 PM EST

Thanks! :) #2ndaryela

In reply to @teachnouvelle

AssignmentHelpN Feb 14 @ 8:05 PM EST

#edulive #2ndaryELA #5thchat #ASCDL2L #busedu #DI4ALL 17 for ’17: Experts on E-learning & EdTech Trends for 2017 https://t.co/I9aiwWWsrV

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hey, #2ndaryELA! I'm Danielle from https://t.co/bPniF29ugm! I teach "mostly middle" and love reading and sharing with y'all in the FB group.

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:06 PM EST

Hey, all! I'm Danielle from https://t.co/bPniF29ugm and I teach 789. Love the FB group, love the chat! #2ndaryela

jroc_vii Feb 14 @ 8:07 PM EST

Q1: I teach grammar along with a writing; for instance,when I teach personal narrative I teach verbs, adj.etc #2ndaryELA

JoyKirr Feb 14 @ 8:07 PM EST

Share reasons WHY students should read - written BY students! https://t.co/kcKOJ5LDBm #engchat #2ndaryela #elachat #StuVoice #nerdybookclub

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 14 @ 8:07 PM EST

I'm Jen, here from IN! Happy Valentine's Day everyone! #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:09 PM EST

Q1: Do you teach grammar separately or incorporate it into other aspects of your ELA curriculum? Explain. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Sometimes I do separate grammar lessons but I like to work lessons into major writing pieces. #2ndaryela

thenovelteacher Feb 14 @ 8:10 PM EST

A2) Make it relevant to kids by finding examples in texts and focusing on authentic application vs. skill and drill worksheets. #2ndaryela

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 14 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: I teach grammar with my writing units. This year I did a "Grammar Bootcamp" with my NaNo unit. #2ndaryela

techmindedteach Feb 14 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: I do MUG Shot sentences at the beginning of the lesson 2x a week + in response to writing errors #2ndaryela

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:10 PM EST

I think I missed the question. #2ndaryela

In reply to @jroc_vii

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: I teach grammar as part of whatever we are working on. It's never stand alone. I like mentor sentences. #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q1: Do you teach grammar separately or incorporate it into other aspects of your ELA curriculum? Explain #2ndaryELA

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 14 @ 8:11 PM EST

I'm intrigued! What are MUG Shot sentences? #2ndaryELA

In reply to @techmindedteach

Lyricalswordz Feb 14 @ 8:11 PM EST

Scott, from MD. ELA 6-12 Instructional Specialist. I participated in this chat once and it was great. Glad to be back #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2: How do you avoid boring grammar lessons? #2ndaryELA

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:12 PM EST

A2: I incorporate Gr., using both silly examples AND mentor sentences. Ss remember silly, but relate to the mentor sentences. #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: I do both. I find it helpful 2 work on skills while writing but also feel the convo of grammar helpful 2 practice in chunks. #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2: How do you avoid boring grammar lessons? Explain. #2ndaryELA

Lyricalswordz Feb 14 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 I always incorporate language instruction into what we are reading or writing. Love using mentor texts and have Ss emulate #2ndaryela

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 14 @ 8:13 PM EST

Here is the question for those who didn't see it! #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:09 PM EST

Q1: Do you teach grammar separately or incorporate it into other aspects of your ELA curriculum? Explain. #2ndaryELA

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: It's hard, but I try to use videos and games. I have used something called "Grammar Tales" by Scholastic in the past. #2ndaryela

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:13 PM EST

.@MrsLedford6Eng I really want to do a NaNo unit. A little off-topic, but how many words did you require? #2ndaryELA

In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng

Ms_Woz Feb 14 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1 I'm worst at teaching grammar and don't do enough of it.I don't really do it in isolation. The other CCSS are so much more imp #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:13 PM EST

Is Twitter timing off tonight? Or just my computer? #2ndaryela

Lyricalswordz Feb 14 @ 8:13 PM EST

I do these (plus thy/thine) with sentences about candy. Kids can relate to candy #2ndaryela

In reply to @teachnouvelle

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: I blend my grammar instruction and give Ss control over pace, process, and place. Also lots of 1:1 instruction. #2ndaryela

nickoftime31 Feb 14 @ 8:14 PM EST

Sorry I'm late! Brittany from Waverly NE, 8th grade. #2ndaryELA

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 14 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: I gamified my grammar this year! The cadet rankings in bootcamp really motivated my Ss #2ndaryela

thenovelteacher Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST

A3) Can I say both? Ss need explicit instruction but also need vocab development skills modeled. #2ndaryela

massignmenthelp Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST

#edulive #2ndaryELA #5thchat #ASCDL2L #busedu #DI4ALL Start a blog in college https://t.co/SW64eeDA9h

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST

.@Ms_Woz I feel similarly -- I've never seen Ss get better at Gr. from drill & kill, only lots of writing #2ndaryELA

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taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST

There are lots of fun videos and games out there! #2ndaryela

In reply to @SpanglerMiddle

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST

How does this work? #2ndaryela

In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng

Lyricalswordz Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2 Been working hard lately to use tech to personalize language learning. Ex: Choose your own adventure: run-ons or fragments #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q3: Do you teach vocabulary in isolation or incorporate it into other aspects of your ELA curriculum? Explain. #2ndaryELA

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:16 PM EST

especially if they can eat it at the end ;) #2ndaryELA

In reply to @Lyricalswordz

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:16 PM EST

A#: Vocab is generally incorporated but have had to sometimes go into more technical words for test prep. #2ndaryela

jroc_vii Feb 14 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2:Jokes|when I do adj. I always use spicy adjs...we make some interesting sentences|we draw in our notes too #2ndaryela

techmindedteach Feb 14 @ 8:16 PM EST

Quizlet Live for review - students beg for grammar practice! Bur really everything in context. #2ndaryela

nickoftime31 Feb 14 @ 8:17 PM EST

A1 sometimes separate grammar, mostly just hitting on what they struggle with. #2ndaryELA

techmindedteach Feb 14 @ 8:17 PM EST

My department is doing 2 words a day 3x a week. Mixed results #2ndaryela

V_Sojo Feb 14 @ 8:17 PM EST

#2ndaryela A1: I use a mixed approach of teaching grammar in the context of what kids are reading or as stand-alone items!

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:17 PM EST

They've changed everything! I only wish we had more class time! #2ndaryela

In reply to @techmindedteach

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:17 PM EST

<3 drawing to teach! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @jroc_vii

jroc_vii Feb 14 @ 8:17 PM EST

Vocab goes with units or read-alouds in my classroom... in isolation words are hard to retain #2ndaryela

nickoftime31 Feb 14 @ 8:18 PM EST

A2 try to use real life sentences or pop culture references #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:18 PM EST

A3: Vocab is a tough one for me! Other than reading a lot, I have never found an organic way to teach it w/out a ton of time. #2ndaryela

Lyricalswordz Feb 14 @ 8:18 PM EST

A3 Students must guide vocab instruction. Who am I to say what words they know or do not know before reading a text? #2ndaryela

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:18 PM EST

A3: Academic vocab (drama terms, fig lang) before the unit, but novel study vocab integrated/in context. Goal is 10 words/wk. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: Vocab gets taught when it pops up in new readings or in social studies classes as I teach both subjects. #2ndaryela

Lyricalswordz Feb 14 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3 Who am I to say what words will be important to the way they make meaning of a text? Just because the word affects me? #2ndaryela

thenovelteacher Feb 14 @ 8:20 PM EST

A4) Four corners! It's a kinesthetic, interactive way to practice vocab and can test knowledge of synonyms and examples as well. #2ndaryela

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:20 PM EST

Here are some of my Skills Lab (grammar) playlists, if anyone is interested. #2ndaryela https://t.co/E6G3ygwowt

In reply to @techmindedteach

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:20 PM EST

Q4: What are your favourite activities for practising vocabulary? #2ndaryELA

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:20 PM EST

A4: Give Ss a vague word (pretty, big, etc). They race to list synonyms/antonyms. Points for unique answers, like Scattergories #2ndaryELA

EHSMrsJ Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST

💥For big kids, it's all about the #vocabsnaps! They can create them in Snapchat OR in @Seesaw! https://t.co/IHb6uEwm0V #2ndaryela

In reply to @Seesaw

RobynHartzellpd Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2: use interesting mentor texts to help Ss see grammar in context #2ndaryela #edu6389

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2: How do you avoid boring grammar lessons? #2ndaryELA

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST

A4: @Catlin_Tucker has some great vocab ideas #2ndaryela

In reply to @Catlin_Tucker

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST

#2ndaryela A3: For new unit vocab., I also use these notes I made that use pictures and text - a synergy of traditional notes & INB.

V_Sojo Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST

#2ndaryela A2: Make d 'production' part collaborative & based on real-life. D discussions around both d context & d item is interesting.

techmindedteach Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST

A4: Games for practice - lots of great downloads from Sadlier #2ndaryela

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:21 PM EST

- Thanks! It doesn't always happen, but we try. And recurring vocab across novels #2ndaryELA

In reply to @jroc_vii

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:22 PM EST

And with such a variety of levels in one class how can we expect vocab instruction 2 be needed for the same words. #2ndaryela

In reply to @Lyricalswordz

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:23 PM EST

A4: Dominoes to match the notes! #2ndaryela

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:23 PM EST

A4: I also play a very low-tech game of team tic-tac-toe using just the whiteboard. #2ndaryela

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST

I can dig low-tech :) #2ndaryELA

In reply to @SpanglerMiddle

V_Sojo Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST

#2ndaryela A3: Vocabulary can b taught in d context of what they r reading or u can have stand-alone vocabulary sessions. (Equally good!)

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:24 PM EST

A4: I like the idea of teaching the Ss to find meaning, not just what the meaning is. Does that make sense? What readers do. #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST

Q5: Share your favourite grammar and vocabulary resources. #2ndaryELA

Lyricalswordz Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST

Those are cool. Did you make them? #2ndaryela

In reply to @SpanglerMiddle

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST

A5: Literary Terms posters. Great vocab intro/review and a great way to decorate your room! https://t.co/Vu4WvGx5kN #2ndaryELA

RobynHartzellpd Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3: discussions, talking, writing...using discussion frames like "the author uses --to--This suggests/emphasizes ----" #2ndaryela #edu6389

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q3: Do you teach vocabulary in isolation or incorporate it into other aspects of your ELA curriculum? Explain. #2ndaryELA

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST

Thanks - Yes! :) #2ndaryela

In reply to @Lyricalswordz

V_Sojo Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST

#2ndaryela A4: Relay writing is my all time favourite. (I love the giggles it brings when kids finally read them!)

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:26 PM EST

<3 it! I like to have Ss group words by their tone, too - positive, negative, etc. as they deduce. #2ndaryELA

In reply to @taenos99

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:26 PM EST

- yes! Love this activity! Very versatile #2ndaryELA

In reply to @V_Sojo

RobynHartzellpd Feb 14 @ 8:27 PM EST

yes! I like to have them preview the text first then THEY tell ME what words they may need to learn. #2ndaryela #edu6389

In reply to @Lyricalswordz

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:27 PM EST

A5: @goformative for formative assessment, @EDpuzzle for minilessons, playlists for instruction :) #2ndaryela

In reply to @goformative, @EDpuzzle

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:28 PM EST

Sharpen those analytical skills! #2ndaryela

In reply to @teachnouvelle

techmindedteach Feb 14 @ 8:28 PM EST

A5: I'm looking for digital vocab options for next year - leaning towards https://t.co/LFSoyXdx9X #2ndaryela

Lyricalswordz Feb 14 @ 8:28 PM EST

Absolutely. When we construct the list for them, we do all the thinking, and inaccurate thinking at that! #2ndaryela

In reply to @RobynHartzellpd

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 14 @ 8:29 PM EST

I love this idea! Could also be done digitally! ❤#2ndaryELA

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST

A5: Literary Terms posters. Great vocab intro/review and a great way to decorate your room! https://t.co/Vu4WvGx5kN #2ndaryELA

teachnouvelle Feb 14 @ 8:30 PM EST

- yep! Or digital flash cards - term on one side, picture on the other #2ndaryELA

In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:30 PM EST

Grades 6 - 12 ELA #teachers join us! https://t.co/8JUCcE0053 #2ndaryELA #engchat #teachingenglish #ELAchat #K12

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:31 PM EST

Jeff Anderson is also my favorite book resource for grammar and mechanics. He rocks! Image grammar is great too! #2ndaryela

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:31 PM EST

Image grammar? Tell me more! :) #2ndaryela

In reply to @taenos99

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:31 PM EST

Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Next week's chat: Interactive Notebooks & Hands-on Learning. See you on Feb 21 at 8pm EST #2ndaryELA

RobynHartzellpd Feb 14 @ 8:32 PM EST

@writeguyjeff ...books should be in every teacher's library #2ndaryela #edu6389

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2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:25 PM EST

Q5: Share your favourite grammar and vocabulary resources. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 14 @ 8:32 PM EST

Don't forget to follow everyone in this chat. Expand your PLN. #2ndaryela

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:32 PM EST

It's a book https://t.co/Lx1CWqSq4g Fantastic! Grammar as brush stroke! #2ndaryela

In reply to @SpanglerMiddle

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:32 PM EST

It's a book https://t.co/Y2l6euAqTk Fantastic! Grammar as brush stroke! #2ndaryela

In reply to @SpanglerMiddle

Lyricalswordz Feb 14 @ 8:33 PM EST

Thanks everyone for the quick chat! I need to put this one on my calendar! Thanks @teachnouvelle and @2peasandadog for hosting #2ndaryela

In reply to @teachnouvelle, @2peasandadog

taenos99 Feb 14 @ 8:33 PM EST

Yes!! He's one of the teachers I would choose to have on a deserted island :) #2ndaryela

In reply to @RobynHartzellpd, @writeguyjeff

Lyricalswordz Feb 14 @ 8:34 PM EST

A new chat #2ndaryela folks might be interested in. Might not have time to read by Sunday but check it out and join us for the next book!

SpanglerMiddle Feb 14 @ 8:34 PM EST

Thanks everyone! Especially to our hostesses @2peasandadog @literarymaven #2ndaryela

In reply to @2peasandadog, @literarymaven

TeachWriting2 Feb 14 @ 8:36 PM EST

Less than 30 minutes until we chat about speaking and writing! #TeachWriting #EngChat #TLAP #EdChat #AmWriting #2ndaryELA #RWWorkShop #NWP

astinchy Feb 14 @ 8:47 PM EST

Thanks all for the chat tonight, it was my first twitter chat and I learned so much! #2ndaryela

Mrsutterreads Feb 14 @ 8:56 PM EST

Is there a chat tonight #2ndaryela