#TeachWriting Archive

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #TeachWriting, our bi-weekly chat about writing instruction! Tonight's topic is #GRATITUDE, hosts @bkuhl2you and @lisahughes196

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bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:00 PM EST

Hey #5thchat, feel free to join #TeachWriting right now to talk about #Gratitude!

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:01 PM EST

We've been off for a while because of the election, and we're going to try not to talk about it. We're non-partisan (we hope). #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:01 PM EST

So thankful that we're back . . . missed the chance to talk to y'all . . . #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:02 PM EST

Please take a moment to introduce yourself and tell us a little about your Thanksgiving plans! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:02 PM EST

Feels a little dysfunctional, but yeah . . . #teachwriting

HomeschlJourney Nov 22 @ 9:02 PM EST

Our Favorite #Homeschool #Writing Resources for All Ages #teachwriting #homeschoolers https://t.co/Q3RLK6uytJ

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:02 PM EST

I'm Ben, a 7th grade science/social studies teacher in the Chicago area. Hosting a small family dinner this week. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:03 PM EST

Happy Thanksgiving! Lisa, from RI. spending the holiday with the fun cousins and the rest of the family! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hey, Ben! #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hey Lisa - I'm grateful that you were able to finish your paper and join us . . . #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:04 PM EST

Well... #TeachWriting

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skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:04 PM EST

Rob from Dallas. Happy to have my parents here for Thanksgiving. Always fun to spend time with you all. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:04 PM EST

Welcome, Rob! #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:05 PM EST

We're going to follow standard chat format, with questions beginning with Q1, Q2, etc. Please answer with A1, A2, etc. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:05 PM EST

Our first quesiton is coming in a moment! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:05 PM EST

Rob! Glad you could make it! #teachWriting

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skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:05 PM EST

hey, Ben! Happy Thanksgiving! #teachwriting

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Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:05 PM EST

Scott Bayer, ELA 6-12 Instructional Specialist in @MCPS MD. Hosting 10 for Thxgiving, eating & reading. 1st Twitter chat! #TeachWriting

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weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi I'm Kailey and I teach 3rd grade, I'm heading back to Bellingham for my Thanksgiving plans to be with family #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:05 PM EST

You too, Rob. Your parents from out-of-town? #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:05 PM EST

Welcome! #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:06 PM EST

Welcome! #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1. Why is gratitude an important characteristic to teach students to express through writing? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:06 PM EST

So happy! Glad you could make it! #teachWriting

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skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:06 PM EST

yes, I'm originally from NJ and my 3 brothers are up there. My Ps spend most of their time in Myrtle Beach now #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:06 PM EST

Welcome, Kailey! #TeachWriting

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Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:06 PM EST

Thanks so much! Just joined yesterday. Learning a lot. Will try to keep up :) #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 Gratitude is a lifelong skill. Learning to express personal thoughts through the power of the written word makes meaning #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:07 PM EST

Wow, so we're talking a big trip. Thanks for taking time to join us! #teachwriting

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Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:07 PM EST

Thank you! My first chat so I will try to keep pace! #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 - It's the kind of thing we often need to stop and think about, share with ourselves and loved ones, and remember. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:07 PM EST

East Coast Jersey Boy!!! #teachWriting

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weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:08 PM EST

Gratitude is something that students will being using throughout their life, both personally and professionally #teachwriting

skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: there is much for which we should be thankful & Ss should be able to express their feelings to their reader(s) #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:08 PM EST

#TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1 - It's such an important part of being happy, feeling comfortable with yourself, accepting yourself. #teachwriting

acollinsecsd Nov 22 @ 9:09 PM EST

Thank you notes! And reflective practice both benefit from gratitude writing. #teachWriting

skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:09 PM EST

Proud Yankee!!! Trenton makes, the world takes!!! #teachwriting

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_briank_ Nov 22 @ 9:09 PM EST

The tongue is the greatest writing device still in mass production around the world. #elachat #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 - It's a really powerful way to build strong relationships, too - personally and professionally. #teachwriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1. Gratitude is a skill students will be using for the rest of their lives both personally and professionally #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:10 PM EST

So true Kailey! It is a 21st century skill! #TeachWriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1. Gratitude is a skill students will be using for the rest of their lives both personally and professionally #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:10 PM EST

I'm sure we're going to talk a lot about thank-you notes. Great strategy - in class and life. #teachwriting

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Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 Our ability to clearly express gratitude helps define the good in life. Sometimes (see recent days), the good is hidden #TeachWriting

skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:10 PM EST

yes, spent time with my Ss discussing the importance of handwritten thank you notes! #teachwriting

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skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1b: always impressed to hear Ss express genuine sentiment, especially a thank you #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:11 PM EST

Fostering gratitude and resilience https://t.co/jldCZgxe2a #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:12 PM EST

Our 2nd question is coming soon! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:12 PM EST

The "genuine" part is so important. And they need to hear that from us, too - in speech and writing. #teachwriting

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Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:12 PM EST

Yes, and the act of writing clarifies for us why the kindness was so meaningful to us in the first place #TeachWriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2. How do you facilitate discussions in your teaching about gratitude and empathy? #TeachWriting

skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:13 PM EST

yes, those moments are lasting and go way beyond grades! #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 Mentor text, like Eve Bunting's work provide different viewpoints & social issues to spark discussions fostering empathy #TeachWriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2. I facilitate the discussion by relating it to something personal, something my students could relate too #teachwriting

skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: always ask Ss to relate/reflect a/b their own experience/feelings #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 - I use this video - https://t.co/D0rI0FdYeO - then we write a thank you note. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 - I use this video - https://t.co/kHSBWhJ120 - then we write a thank you note. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 - After that, I tell them they should read the note to the person they wrote it to. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 - Last year, I had a kid Skype his sister in Afghanistan and read her a long note about how she mattered to him. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:17 PM EST

Her beautiful writing is poignant and a must have in any classroom for any age #teachWriting

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kreinbring_rick Nov 22 @ 9:17 PM EST

I look for texts that represent viewpoints not common in my classroom #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:18 PM EST

So important for exposure to the world! #teachWriting

kreinbring_rick Nov 22 @ 9:17 PM EST

I look for texts that represent viewpoints not common in my classroom #teachwriting

Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2 Always good to lead by example. Share your own writing that demonstrates gratitude and empathy. Will also build trust! #TeachWriting

MsMcKinleyMay Nov 22 @ 9:18 PM EST

McKinley, Secondary ELA, Teaching Candidate. At home in South GA for Thanksgiving with the family #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:19 PM EST

Our 3rd question is coming soon! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:19 PM EST

Welcome! #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 - Empathy is different. Good fiction, poetry, or the right kind of video clip can help . . . #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:19 PM EST

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3. Do you think gratitude and empathy are 21st century skills? Why or why not? #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:20 PM EST

Every student deserves culturally responsive teaching #WeNeedDiverseBooks #TeachWriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3 Yes! Gratitude and empathy are vital in the 21st century and need to be cultivated in today's youth! They are the future! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:21 PM EST

The other 21st century skills https://t.co/6GSSzQZUjN #TeachWriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3. I think they are 21st century skills, we need gratitude and empathy when working and understanding those around us #teachwriting

skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: they are forever skills!!! #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:21 PM EST

(Don't forget about Jimmy Fallon's Thank You Notes - lots of goofy ones to use for short intro to thank-you notes . . . ) #teachwriting

MsMcKinleyMay Nov 22 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3 Gratitude and empathy, in my opinion, are timeless, universal skills. Tech facilitates S's ability to empathize w/ others #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 - Yes, of course, since it's still a really important and useful skill (showing/sharing gratitude). Lots of ways to do it. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:22 PM EST

Oh, how I love those!! I also just saw "Notes to Self" on CBS. I guess they regularly feature someone...awesome #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:21 PM EST

(Don't forget about Jimmy Fallon's Thank You Notes - lots of goofy ones to use for short intro to thank-you notes . . . ) #teachwriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:22 PM EST

@lisahughes196 I agree with you, our students are our future and the more we teach them these skills the brighter our future! #teachwriting

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Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3 Now more than ever. If we cannot empathize, we cannot understand. If we cannot understand, we cannot tolerate. And then...? #teachwriting

MsMcKinleyMay Nov 22 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3-That being said, I feel they are undervalued. That is importance of learning lit and writing, to develop gratitude/ empathy #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:24 PM EST

What is needed is to write from our hearts! Not to a formula...we are teaching human beings...not robots. #teachWriting

MsMcKinleyMay Nov 22 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3-That being said, I feel they are undervalued. That is importance of learning lit and writing, to develop gratitude/ empathy #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:24 PM EST

I've heard it said that one key purpose in teaching reading is to teach empathy. Valuable skill all around. #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:25 PM EST

Our 4th question is coming soon! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:25 PM EST

Politics aside...I saw this on CBS and it is a beautiful feature. #Teachwriting https://t.co/aiu5rFD27S

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q4. What are some writing tasks that you have used to get students thinking about the world around them? #TeachWriting

skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:26 PM EST

YES!!!! Ss need to be encouraged to do so safely so it becomes more common for them. #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:27 PM EST

A4 Writing about current events, social issues such as: homelessness, poverty, hunger, war... realities in this world #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:27 PM EST

A4 - We're starting macroeconomics on Monday, and I sometimes ask my Ss to write about quality of life in other countries. #teachwriting

skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:27 PM EST

A4: recent reflection a/b guilt and conflicts after reading Red Badge of Courage. What struggles do we have/carry around? #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:27 PM EST

We need empathizers and caregivers in this age. We need creative thinkers and collaborators. They will heal this world #teachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:27 PM EST

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MsMcKinleyMay Nov 22 @ 9:27 PM EST

A4 - I've used RAFT writing and daily journal response prompts based on news stories presented in Channel One #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:28 PM EST

A4 - We might look at a few statistics - like percent unimproved sanitation, access to doctors - then imagine that lifestyle. #teachwriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:28 PM EST

A4. I’ve had them do an interactive journal that has them write what they are grateful for, with thanksgiving being this week #teachwriting

acollinsecsd Nov 22 @ 9:28 PM EST

A4: W/MS Ss, we read Dear Mr. Henshaw near beg. of year then write about an exp. of their own that might have been diff. #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4 Proposal papers to local govt. Ss research issues that directly affect them, then have an authentic audience to persuade #TeachWriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:29 PM EST

I also had them write a letter to an Army service man, thanking him for his service. #teachwriting

skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:29 PM EST

We need to expand our bubbles so we and our Ss have a greater understanding of others and different perspectives #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4 - Video is much more powerful, though. A short video clip from a quality doc or TV show can inspire a lot of writing. #teachwriting

giveawaygowdy Nov 22 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4. I’ve had them do an interactive journal that has them write what they are grateful for, with thanksgiving being this week #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:31 PM EST

Our 5th question is around the corner! #TeachWriting

acollinsecsd Nov 22 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: Reading great lit is awesome for teaching empathy: Book Theif, Bluest Eye, the list goes on #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4 - It's old, but economic impact of Nile Perch on Lake Victoria is huge - DARWIN'S NIGHTMARE clips can be useful. #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:32 PM EST

Q5. What resources are important to help guide students to develop a sense of gratitude and empathy in their writing? #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:32 PM EST

Ss watched https://t.co/uVtzXR6Yl0 and then wrote about wealth inequality in America, then proposed solutions #teachwriting

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:33 PM EST

A5 Living "Wide Awake Lives" is important to have Ss notice the world around them, make sense of the world through journaling #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:33 PM EST

How the worst moments in our lives make us who we are https://t.co/UpOHiWIeM4 via @TEDTalks #Teachwriting

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weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:33 PM EST

A5. I like to use books and videos to help students. I also try to show it in my own teaching. #teachwriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:34 PM EST

I also like to use mentor texts, like Eve Bunting #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 Mentor text, like Eve Bunting's work provide different viewpoints & social issues to spark discussions fostering empathy #TeachWriting

MsMcKinleyMay Nov 22 @ 9:34 PM EST

A5- firsthand accounts of topics is crucial. Provides different perspectives. I agree with @bkuhl2you, video=powerful resource #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:36 PM EST

A5 - Video works really well, as does anything that helps kids see change over time - like conditions during Great Depression. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:37 PM EST

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bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:37 PM EST

A5 - I think a lot of what we said applies here, but looking for resources that establish differences and distance. #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:38 PM EST

Our 6th question is coming soon! #TeachWriting

acollinsecsd Nov 22 @ 9:38 PM EST

A5: we're catching sthing crucial: What is best depends on learning style. some lit, others video, some need to DO something. #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:39 PM EST

Q6. How do you help students who are struggling to show gratitude for personal or emotional reasons? #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:40 PM EST

A6 - I think this is hard - you need to know the Ss before you can help them develop gratitude. Humor can be effective. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:40 PM EST

A6 Lots of support in the classroom is essential. Allowing for many examples and discussion. Not forcing it...it will come #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:40 PM EST

Great videos to show kids https://t.co/2MaJcbYtRW #TeachWriting

MsMcKinleyMay Nov 22 @ 9:41 PM EST

A6- Get to know them.See if you can help them work through problems, or refer to someone who can.Don't demand, let it develop #teachwriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:41 PM EST

A6. Justing being there to talk with them and listen them is helpful, as well as giving many different examples #teachwriting

skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:42 PM EST

A6: listen, encourage, support, take off any pressure #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:42 PM EST

A6 - I think it's clear that trying to demand gratitude from kids rarely works. Reminders (health, family, etc.) can help. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:42 PM EST

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:42 PM EST

25 Of The Best Family Movies For Teaching Honesty, Grit, Courage & More - A Fine Parent https://t.co/1OoeDmTE0p #Teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:43 PM EST

A6 - And it's like so many other things - modeling can be really effective. I talk about my family, how they've helped me. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:43 PM EST

Empathy can change the world https://t.co/3nRybS2SYF #TeachWriting

acollinsecsd Nov 22 @ 9:43 PM EST

I have a few that are having a hard time even behaving well enough to make it to class for b/c of emot'l probs! RELATIONSHIPS #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:44 PM EST

Our 7th question is coming soon! #TeachWriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:45 PM EST

Q7. How do you model gratitude and empathy through your teaching of writing? #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:45 PM EST

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lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:45 PM EST

Mentor text for teaching empathy https://t.co/ZIidKOkW86 #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:46 PM EST

Yes! Love this. Allow students to differentiate texts, process, and products #teachwriting

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skeeTX Nov 22 @ 9:46 PM EST

Have to check out early! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Grateful for @bkuhl2you @lisahughes196 and this chat #teachwriting

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bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:47 PM EST

A7 - I share mentor texts that aren't a perfect mirror of my perspective, but that are still powerful and meaningful to me. #teachwriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:47 PM EST

I like to share my journal ideas and entries with students and discuss what i was feeling #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:47 PM EST

Thanks for taking time to chat with us, Rob! We appreciate it! Happy Thanksgiving to you! #teachwriting

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Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:48 PM EST

Thanks Rob! Liked hearing from you. Enjoy the holiday! #teachwriting

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weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:48 PM EST

A7. I also like to use mentor texts they can relate too. I love the book Rules #TeachWriting

MsMcKinleyMay Nov 22 @ 9:49 PM EST

A7- Try to empathize w/ Ss. Teach Ss to write from perspectives not their own #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:50 PM EST

A7 - HOUSE ON MANGO STREET is a good example. Love that book. Or some Whitman or Neruda. #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:51 PM EST

Our final question is coming soon! #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:51 PM EST

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! #teachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:50 PM EST

A7 - HOUSE ON MANGO STREET is a good example. Love that book. Or some Whitman or Neruda. #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:51 PM EST

Someone already mentioned RAFT - was it you? Great strategy for empathy. #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q8. What are you grateful for so far this year? #TeachWriting

acollinsecsd Nov 22 @ 9:52 PM EST

Empathy: Book Thief, Thank You M'am, Black Like Me, Amy Tan's writing #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:52 PM EST

A8 - This is a good exercise, even for non-teachers. So grateful to have a career where I have 5 days off around Turkey Day #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:53 PM EST

A8 I am most grateful for my own children, those whom I teach, and for my cohort at JWU who help ground me. Also, to this PLN #TeachWriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:53 PM EST

On teaching gratitude https://t.co/uM7NNDr5hX #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:53 PM EST

A8 - Grateful to have my family here, all happy and healthy and ready to relax and enjoy the holiday together. #teachwriting

weidkamp_kailey Nov 22 @ 9:53 PM EST

A8. I'm grateful for my family, who have supported me in my first two years of teaching and decision to get my masters degree #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:53 PM EST

A7 Independent reading but ss must choose a text from a continent they were not born on. Ss then must connect to their lives #teachwriting

MsMcKinleyMay Nov 22 @ 9:54 PM EST

A8 - I'm thankful for my family (which has grown exponentially), my friends, the Ss in my placement,& the experiences I've had #teachwriting

acollinsecsd Nov 22 @ 9:54 PM EST

A8: My husband for getting me through MAT + 1st year teaching; my children for enduring it! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:55 PM EST

A8 - Grateful for my health - starting to be more concerned about it as I climb past 40 into old-man territory . . . #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:56 PM EST

A8 - And I'm grateful for this chat and all the people I get to interact with and learn from here. Great opportunity. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:56 PM EST

Really?! Oh, come on!! #teachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:55 PM EST

A8 - Grateful for my health - starting to be more concerned about it as I climb past 40 into old-man territory . . . #teachwriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:57 PM EST

Sorry, that was a bit of a brag. My own kids have the whole week off. #TeachWriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thank you so much for joining us tonight and sharing your thoughts and time with us! We appreciate it! #TeachWriting

Lyricalswordz Nov 22 @ 9:58 PM EST

A8 I'm grateful for challenges that lie ahead. They might be the four toughest years of my career. But they will be worth it. #teachwriting

lisahughes196 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:58 PM EST

I am also so grateful to @bkuhl2you for his tenacity, excellent insight, and all he does for this chat! Happy Thanksgiving Ben #TeachWriting

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bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:58 PM EST

You too, Lisa! You're the queen of substantive examples and links! #teachwriting

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TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 9:59 PM EST

We'll be back in two weeks - we hope you enjoy this wonderful holiday, and eat as healthy as the excellent food allows! #TeachWriting

bkuhl2you Nov 22 @ 9:59 PM EST

(Just watched FED UP - documentary about sugar addiction - scary stuff.) #teachwriting

TeachWriting2 - Moderator Nov 22 @ 10:00 PM EST

The archive will be posted in a few minutes by the other co-founder, @bkuhl2you. We hope to see you again in two weeks! #TeachWriting

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