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DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome to our #G2Great chat w/guest host Stacey @sshubitz We are thrilled to talk @ Stacey’s new book tonight! https://t.co/RDTA4R9G74

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #G2Great so glad to be talking about writing w/ @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward & special guest @sshubitz!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#G2great is thrilled to have Stacey here to inspire us all. Her new book is PURE MAGIC! @sshubitz @stenhousepub @brennanamy @hayhurst3

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hi Everyone! Welcome to #G2Great! Take a moment to tell us who you are and where you are joining us from https://t.co/GG8EzxWfGb

participatelrn Jul 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#G2Great is one minute away! Get more out of the conversation w/ your PLN at https://t.co/PVhOFudWSh

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I'm honored to be guest hosting #G2Great tonight. Thank you for the invite, @DrMaryHoward, @brennanamy, & @hayhurst3!

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#G2Great Hello! Kathleen from NY, 3rd grade T. Proud to be a #twtblog co-author and excited to chat with @sshubitz here tonight!

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hello from Athens, GA! Glad 2 connect & chat wf @sshubitz and #G2Great friends! @BurkinsandYaris

stenhousepub Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Preview @sshubitz's new book #CraftMoves online: https://t.co/fnkKMK15xN #g2great https://t.co/9fIFm1LgT6

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

My tweets for the next hour are for the #g2great chat with @sshubitz about her book #craftmoves @stenhousepub

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@donohoe_kitty we will welcome you back with open arms Kitty! Enjoy every moment! #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Excited to be a part of the chat tonight. Danielle 4th grade teacher from MA #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Stacey: "Be prepared to let authors inspire and energize your classroom.” #G2Great How could we not be inspired by these words?

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#G2Great Words of Wisdom from Stacey to inspire our chat tonight @sshubitz https://t.co/i3YyhUjktn

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Greetings from the muggy humid air of my patio in PA #G2Great. I teach 8th grade writing.

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Paula,K-8 Literacy Coach from Maine (author of Close Writing). Excited to join in, but thunderstorm looming! #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@sshubitz Me too! So excited for the discussion & your fantastic book Craft Moves! #G2Great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hello #G2Great friends! Tricia, HS English in PA- excited to be here! @sshubitz's #CraftMoves is part of my summer PD!

stenhousepub Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Get 20% off plus free shipping on #CraftMoves with code TWEET: https://t.co/fnkKMK15xN #g2great @sshubitz @DrMaryHoward

apengteach Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Heather from Vegas. I teach Eng 9 and AP Eng Lang. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@franmcveigh @sshubitz @stenhousepub Hey sis. I emerged victorious from the storms. PHEW! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Fran from SE Iowa looking forward to @sshubitz conversation tonight! #g2great

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hi, everyone! Catherine, K-8 literacy specialist from CT joining in. #G2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@_briank_ It is beyond muggy here! I hung out in the ice cream aisle at Giant around 5 p.m. today b/c I couldn't take it anymore! #g2great

MotivateEducate Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hi, all! Alison from the Dallas area. Had to join this chat to learn about craft moves with you all! #G2Great

thebeachpapers Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hey its Tracey from Australia. So excited to join in. #G2Great @sshubitz

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Always love seeing you here Lisa! #G2Great https://t.co/hOqPO5ZAUL

svoegele11 Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#g2great Good Evening everyone, LIU Grad student here from East Patchogue, NY

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@thebeachpapers I'm so impressed you made it from the other side of the world, Tracey. Thank you! You're a gem! #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Good Night #g2great! Paulina, Literacy Coach, from St. Croix, Virgin Islands. So glad to spend time learning from all of you.

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@LitCoachLady Hi Paula! Been LOVING the smart thinking in Close Writing! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

So glad you made it ok! Power restored? @DrMaryHoward @sshubitz @stenhousepub #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#g2great Hi, everyone! Mindi from Chicago; 3rd grade teacher. Excited to learn tonight!

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Join me in welcoming @sshubitz as our guest host tonight! #g2great

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Erika, grade 3 teacher here for #g2great

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Lisa from Va. Delighted to be here tonight w Stacey! #g2great

Teachr4 Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Leigh Anne from Indiana tweeting with iPad so expect typos! #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Thanks, Kathleen! #G2Great https://t.co/fM8RoqoP1V

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@LitCoachLady Hi Paula! Been LOVING the smart thinking in Close Writing! #G2Great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi All Maggie from Raleigh! Glad to learn & grow tonight w/ #g2great

litpartnersem Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Erin staff developer from LA! #g2great

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Mollie who's usually from Columbus, Ohio. But tonight I'm from Orange beach, Alabama. #g2great https://t.co/aWRjZ1ERuD

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi @hayhurst3 @DrMaryHoward and others! Great chat topic! Lisa, literacy specialist from MA. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@LitCoachDanaK #G2Great Woohoo! Hi Dana! :)

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi, Cathy Mere, from Ohio. Talking an evening stroll with #g2great friends. @sshubitz @DrMaryHoward https://t.co/wGSb7K0SbX

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Wonderful offer friends and Stenhouse is generously donating Stacey’s book to FIVE lucky winners #G2Great https://t.co/tBIVa0RmEK

stenhousepub Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Get 20% off plus free shipping on #CraftMoves with code TWEET: https://t.co/fnkKMK15xN #g2great @sshubitz @DrMaryHoward

Erin3rown Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#g2great Hey friends! Not chatting because I'm at dinner with this star! Guess who? https://t.co/SeQnc8RdC7

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hello #g2great! Patty from Calif joining in! I've read @sshubitz 's book and it is inspirational! Can't wait to learn more from her!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2Great Q1 just ahead https://t.co/Jvl2oj4sup

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

We’re so grateful to be on your evening stroll with you Cathy! #G2Great https://t.co/z5MaIVwxiV

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi, Cathy Mere, from Ohio. Talking an evening stroll with #g2great friends. @sshubitz @DrMaryHoward https://t.co/wGSb7K0SbX

DalilaE Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hi! Dalila from PA, 3rd grade. Thrilled about @sshubitz's new book! #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@LitCoachLady Close Writing is in my PD Summer Reading Stack! :-) #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Excited to be here tonight to co-moderate with @hayhurst3 and @DrMaryHoward along with @sshubitz #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

It's lovely to see so many friends from my PLN here to chat about #CraftMoves tonight! #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#g2great celebrating writing it's process reveals so much https://t.co/lKJVYJPdpP

stenhousepub Jul 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT

For the next hour we will be retweeting portions of the #G2Great chat with @sshubitz about her new book #CraftMoves. Join in!

thebeachpapers Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

In the car tweeting whilst JB drives. @sshubitz #G2Great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@MentorTextGal @sshubitz I loved it as well. So practical and such great mentor text examples. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@sshubitz So honored to have you join us tonight! Love the new book! #g2great

anitrabutler Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Anitra from MD #G2Great Excited about tonight's chat!

ShelfieTalk Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hello #g2great from Kim and Jill NB Canada. Looking forward to a fantastic chat tonight.

jdsniadecki Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi there! Jennifer from Indiana, back home from #nErDcampMI and babysitting! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

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

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@Erin3rown Hello to you and @LisaEickholdt! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

ehYAY! Generous indeed @stenhousepub #g2great https://t.co/dgs5JjoRG0

Erin3rown Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

It's @LisaEickholdt people! Woot! #g2great https://t.co/ujPyLjm3Ce

Erin3rown Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#g2great Hey friends! Not chatting because I'm at dinner with this star! Guess who? https://t.co/SeQnc8RdC7

apengteach Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@sshubitz Would it be effective for high school writers too? #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Our #G2Great community never ceases to inspire me. I always leave at the end of ea chat feeling like a better teacher than when it started

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Thanks Mindi! Let me know how it goes! #g2great https://t.co/LQwLdGkA3Z

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@LitCoachLady Close Writing is in my PD Summer Reading Stack! :-) #g2great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Do I love this text? Will my Ss love this text? #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@ErikaMVictor Hello friend!! Loving all our Voxer chats! #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@rdgtchr13 Hi Lisa! #g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Thank you @stenhousepub !! So generous! #g2great

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 What powerful insights in2 being human will this book offer Ss? How is the book transformative? @burkinsandyaris #CraftMoves #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 Most of my questions relate to STs. Who are THEY? What will entice THEM? What do THEY need? It’s all @ kids! #G2Great #CraftMoves

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 Explore Ss interests find out more about their stories these are the mentor texts that motivate learning! #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 First do I enjoy the book? 2nd does the writing strike me? 3rd will my Ss be able to approximate? #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: I think about will I be able to return to this txt for more than 1 teaching mmnt, does the auth have many diff moves #g2great

MrsMues Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#g2great Anna, from NJ, Supervisor of C&I

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@CathyMere There's something poetic about the way the black fills in the cracks in the gray pavement. Glad you're here! #G2Great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: What have my Ss identified as areas of interest or confusion in conferences and reflections. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@apengteach @sshubitz Yes! Definitely. I'm looking forward esp to using picture books as mentor texts and sentence study #g2great

cmccrorey2nd Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Hi, Cheryl from NC! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Nope 60,000 houses out of power. First time I’ve EVER been in lockdown in a theater. Hoping it’s the last! #G2Great https://t.co/nLvDImkFWg

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

So glad you made it ok! Power restored? @DrMaryHoward @sshubitz @stenhousepub #g2great

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Hi there! Jillian, a language arts consultant from CT joining to chat about craft moves. #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#g2great This is awesome! I don't have a copy...YET! https://t.co/9kChrjHdZu

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Wonderful offer friends and Stenhouse is generously donating Stacey’s book to FIVE lucky winners #G2Great https://t.co/tBIVa0RmEK
- stenhousepub Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
  
  Get 20% off plus free shipping on #CraftMoves with code TWEET: https://t.co/fnkKMK15xN #g2great @sshubitz @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@mindi_r Hi Mindi! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@MotivateEducate is this your first time with us? #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@triciaebarvia @sshubitz @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward that's amazing #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@franmcveigh @sshubitz hey Fran! #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#g2great A1: First and foremost, does the writing move me in some way? What emotions or reactions does it elicit. Then I go from there.

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@apengteach Yes. However, we went with a K-5 band since that's the range where I focused the lesson sets. #G2Great

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#g2great A1: Will the kids like it as much as I will? Will I have to explain too much?

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: Here are some Qs I ask abt. books/authors when I search for mentor texts. (From p. 15 of #CraftMoves.) #G2Great https://t.co/9Y0xgVbBMa

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Dana from CT. I teach 5th grade and am so happy to join the #g2great chat!

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1- what do my writers need and what about this text will help meet their writerly needs #g2great

DalilaE Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1- I look for texts that allow me to dig deep and return to repeatedly with my Ss, AND that are excellent writing examples. #g2great

jdsniadecki Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Q1: I ask what sentences or words stick out at me. I ask what chapter titles (or even main) mean. I ask how setting is created.#g2great

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#g2great A1: Can I use it several times during the year without losing the magic?

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Love reading all these answers to Q1! Such smart friends at the #g2great table tonight. Who is here for the 1st time?

apengteach Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@triciaebarvia @sshubitz Thanks for the response Tricia. I have learned so much from you. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@mindi_r the welcome! #g2great

stenhousepub Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

It's true! So glad to see you all here tonight to celebrate this great book! #g2great #CraftMoves @sshubitz https://t.co/3nHpgI6tVW

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Wonderful offer friends and Stenhouse is generously donating Stacey’s book to FIVE lucky winners #G2Great https://t.co/tBIVa0RmEK
- stenhousepub Jul 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
  
  Get 20% off plus free shipping on #CraftMoves with code TWEET: https://t.co/fnkKMK15xN #g2great @sshubitz @DrMaryHoward

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Q1 Ask: What can we celebrate in this #mentortext? And how does it match with what my Ss need? #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Take just a minute and look at all of the educators on the #G2Great screen. The collective dedication of Ts should inspire us ALL

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@apengteach @sshubitz #g2great I taught middle school for 22 years. You could definitely use these ideas in HS!

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 The first thing I consider is if it will engage kids. If we're going to spend time w/ a text, we'd better love it! #G2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1. #g2great With 1st read, the book has to 'speak' to me. I may not know why yet, but I can feel that it will work in some way.

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@LisaCorbett0261 To me this is key. You don't want ss to say oh boy not this book again #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski Such great questions! #g2great

AKKerani Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

This is great. It's always helpful to identify gaps in material and try to fill them. #g2great https://t.co/gcGg8GKWev

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: What have my Ss identified as areas of interest or confusion in conferences and reflections. #g2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: I think or find a page or passage of text that gives me joy...that also serves as an example for individual growth #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@mollienye72 how beautiful! #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@apengteach @sshubitz There are SO many best practices from elem/MS that our HS Ss can benefit from! #g2great

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#g2great @PAWLPnews representing!! @DalilaE @triciaebarvia @_briank_

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 Will it be a fit for my Ss & will they connect to text. How much scaffolding will be needed by the Ss. #g2great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@apengteach Writing With Mentors by @RebekahODell1 and @AllisonMarchett is a great resource for using mentor texts at hs level. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I love that there are just TWENTY mentors. A small collective to love & know from the heart! #G2Great https://t.co/Advt9ZfYYG

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@MentorTextGal @sshubitz I loved it as well. So practical and such great mentor text examples. #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: How will THIS book help Ss grow as a writer? And then consider needs! #g2great @sshubitz

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1- will this text wow my Ss and inspire them to take a risk on paper? #g2great

ToriBachman Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Hi #g2great friends! Tori in Maine, waiting for sweet husband to install the window a/c he just bought for our hot little house :)

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@CathyMere @sshubitz @DrMaryHoward good deal! #g2great

MisterMinor Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Oh my. Oh my! This is so thrilling! *Runs around apartment* *Sits down* *Fans self* Woo hoo! #g2great https://t.co/yv6lCS0l2V

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I'm honored to be guest hosting #G2Great tonight. Thank you for the invite, @DrMaryHoward, @brennanamy, & @hayhurst3!

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Jill DeRosa, Third grade teacher arriving a little late #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@DalilaE @sshubitz Welcome to #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I just bookmarked this page! These are great questions to ask ourselves! #g2great https://t.co/qMUgQmI2kP

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: Here are some Qs I ask abt. books/authors when I search for mentor texts. (From p. 15 of #CraftMoves.) #G2Great https://t.co/9Y0xgVbBMa

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 Is this a book my students will be able to use to envision their own writing? What craft, structures, language will we note? #g2great

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Love this list of questions to ask yourself about mentor texts! #g2great So awesome! https://t.co/EY1oZByPCJ

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: Here are some Qs I ask abt. books/authors when I search for mentor texts. (From p. 15 of #CraftMoves.) #G2Great https://t.co/9Y0xgVbBMa

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1.#g2great 2nd reading, the craft moves start jumping out. Also-I ask how far can I extend this book. Reading AND writing workshop?

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: I am finding that the more I know my kids I start pulling mentor texts for individuals and small groups instead of the class #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@MisterMinor Thanks for joining us tonight, Cornelius! I always enjoy learning from you! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@Erin3rown wow! #g2great say hi for us!

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

So good to see you, Jenn! Looking forward to hearing more about Williamsburg! @hayhurst3 @sshubitz #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#g2great I also consider the writing I’m seeing my students do. Where do they need to go next? Where are the holes in my lessons?

thebeachpapers Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 will this book make them hungry to read more and try to make their writing better. #G2Great

apengteach Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@DrLMaucione @RebekahODell1 @AllisonMarchett I love this book. I am always looking for other moves too. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Yes, this text, too. @RebekahODell1 and @AllisonMarchett always find so many #mentortext gems. #g2great https://t.co/zB9h6hNTr7

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@apengteach Writing With Mentors by @RebekahODell1 and @AllisonMarchett is a great resource for using mentor texts at hs level. #g2great

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: what will my students be able to connect/take away from this text. Then I read it and am blown away by what THEY teach me. #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@brennanamy Thanks Amy! And hello! #g2great

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: I also think about whether it will bridge the gap between where Ss are, and where they are going next with their writing. #g2great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Yes, a useful mentor text is one that can be used over and over again. #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: Also does it fit for this group of ss - doesn't always work year to year #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@DrLMaucione @DrMaryHoward so glad you're here #g2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 How does the text connect to my Ss and TP. Veil my kiddos relate to the characters and their situation?

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Will the book impact my students emotionally? Will it change their thinking about the world? #G2Great

MotivateEducate Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Qs I consider: Will my Ss love this book? Will it help build our community? How will it help them write? A1 #g2great

MrsMues Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

.@brennanamy first time. Loving the responses so far! #g2great

Erin3rown Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@sshubitz @LisaEickholdt says hi and sorry to miss this. Lisa's phone isn't loading tweets. Will catch up on the #g2great thread ASAP. 😘

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 1) Can this text support THESE Sts NOW? 2) How can I support Std using this as the springboard? #G2Great #CraftMoves

AssignmentHelpN Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

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brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@MisterMinor Hi! Great to have you join us! #g2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1: combing student drafts for mentor examples is rewarding (and fun) #g2great

anitrabutler Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1. #g2great I consider how well the mentor text will hook my Ss.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

So happy to have you here tonight Jillian! #G2Great https://t.co/rvRgP8QSd2

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Hi there! Jillian, a language arts consultant from CT joining to chat about craft moves. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@MotivateEducate @brennanamy and I love our newbies lurkers are cool! #g2great

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

So true! @LisaCorbett0261 I want my mentor texts to go the distance too. I want my Ss to scream w/ delight. #g2great https://t.co/FQMjBzCKJl

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#g2great A1: Can I use it several times during the year without losing the magic?

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward I liked that I already had several! I will definitely get the others before school starts #g2great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@triciaebarvia @RebekahODell1 @AllisonMarchett Their twitter feed and their blog have many gems as well. #g2great

AKKerani Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Exactly. Because some ways in which a particular text seeks to inspire may not be applicable. #g2great https://t.co/SGes2bStkY

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: I also think about whether it will bridge the gap between where Ss are, and where they are going next with their writing. #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@anitrabutler This is of paramount importance, Anitra! Thanks for adding this. #g2great

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@mindi_r. Yes! How will this text help them step into new possibilities. #g2great https://t.co/YstssNzRuL

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#g2great I also consider the writing I’m seeing my students do. Where do they need to go next? Where are the holes in my lessons?

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: How does #mentortext meet my Ss' needs? How does it bring delight, clarity, joy to writing? #g2great

ShelfieTalk Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1 Will Ss be engaged by it, can they access it, are there craft moves for Ss to observe & approximate, what might they notice? #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@franmcveigh @sshubitz so amazing Fran I'm in processing mode am going to share #g2great @colonialwmsburg

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1 I like that @sshubitz mentions advice from @KatieWoodRay & @FletcherRalph as she invites questions re:craft. LOVE the book 1st! #g2great

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Hello #g2great! Glad to make the chat. Even if a little tardy!

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct @LisaCorbett0261 Screaming with delight for books? Yes, please! #g2great

cmccrorey2nd Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A1: I often look for texts that will help guide Qs connected to writing. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@CathyMere @mindi_r Such smart work, learning from your students to instruct them in such a meaningful way. #g2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#G2Great A1 I find my Ss attached themselves to certain mentor text and use them over and over again for reading AND writing.

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@jarhartz No worries. Delighted we get to learn from you tonight, Julieanne. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I love that Lisa. A book may work beautifully one year and not the next and that’s the beauty of having 20 #G2Great https://t.co/zDBRs5POMv

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#g2great A1: Will the kids like it as much as I will? Will I have to explain too much?

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 #g2great I want the text to be something just beyond what the students are currently doing, so they can really aspire to it.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great Q2 just ahead https://t.co/2mvIVVvCsA

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 How can I use this text in ways that will actively engage Sts in joyful literacy learning? #G2Great #CraftMoves

MisterMinor Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I'm lurking, @sshubitz... Your advice is always golden. #g2great https://t.co/ttLDxT9pim

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@MisterMinor Thanks for joining us tonight, Cornelius! I always enjoy learning from you! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

It makes me so happy to see you here at #G2Great friends. What an honor! https://t.co/StJnNraZF3

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Dana from CT. I teach 5th grade and am so happy to join the #g2great chat!

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Any text—whether from a picture book, essay—that inspires Ss to take risks is a mentor text worth sharing #g2great https://t.co/8BHmiFoDMv

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1- will this text wow my Ss and inspire them to take a risk on paper? #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

This is one of the things that makes teaching exciting & always new and frustrating at the same time. #g2great https://t.co/mYcvuOpr9E

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: Also does it fit for this group of ss - doesn't always work year to year #g2great

AKKerani Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1: Will the lesson from this particular text be easy to grasp for children? Will it help them reflect and move forward? #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@LisaCorbett0261 This is important, Lisa. We want books that will be exciting to discover over & over again. #G2Great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

These make the best mentor texts @DehannMaria! #g2great https://t.co/WbGlTVz1x4

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#G2Great A1 I find my Ss attached themselves to certain mentor text and use them over and over again for reading AND writing.

svoegele11 Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1- As a mentor text I ask if I can use it to teach many strategies and use it for many lessons, and will my kids like it #g2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@mollienye72 YES! The Ss perspective is often mind blowing and steers me to my next choice of mentor text. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@MisterMinor @sshubitz @DrMaryHoward @brennanamy hey @MisterMinor glad you're with us! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

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

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: @LisaEickholdt reminds us that the best mentor texts are Ss own writing. Looking for Ss writing that show awesome wr moves #g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1. Will the book be a good example / model of the genre we as a class are about to jump into? #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1 I reflect on Ss interest, strengths, Ss goals, standards...then on their disinterest, needs. Start with Ss then standards. #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2: they are usually shorter which means you can read a variety and get a variety of author styles #g2great

jdolci Jul 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Justin checking in via voice tweet while driving. #G2Great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Love that idea of growing and "aspiring" to do similar work as the mentor! @ErikaMVictor #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Thinking about Ss first #g2great https://t.co/upbBJ1Ftcj

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Will the book impact my students emotionally? Will it change their thinking about the world? #G2Great

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Illustrations support deep thinking, increase engagement & R beautiful! #CraftMoves #G2Great @GroundwoodBooks https://t.co/JTc2dKW9zq

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@jdolci Hi Justin! Glad to hear you are “voice” tweeting and not tweeting while driving. safe travels friend! #g2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@MrsJFountain Crucial to building skill in every aspect of writing and reading. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 The subtext between images & words lead to the interpretive work that we are trying to inspire! #G2Great https://t.co/dZTzsuk8Vi

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Pic books written for children- not always case for articles or other texts. Engages readers and can be read again 4 craft moves #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Picture books let us dig deeper to promote thinking in action. I want kids to SAVOR each delicious morsel! #G2Great #CraftMoves

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: Things I love about picture books: short, visual, & engaging. Also, they’re community builders & anchors! #G2Great (#CraftMoves, pg. 14)

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

At #ILA16, @CarolJago reminded us that rich texts are one that we can keep coming back to, worth rereading #g2great https://t.co/LUDYBFJoUI

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#g2great A1: Can I use it several times during the year without losing the magic?

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

OK my turn to run around & woo hoo. So happy you’re here tonight Cornelius. One of my major heroes friends! #G2Great https://t.co/psaEBtVWJ4

MisterMinor Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Oh my. Oh my! This is so thrilling! *Runs around apartment* *Sits down* *Fans self* Woo hoo! #g2great https://t.co/yv6lCS0l2V
- sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT
  
  I'm honored to be guest hosting #G2Great tonight. Thank you for the invite, @DrMaryHoward, @brennanamy, & @hayhurst3!

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@jdolci What is voice tweet? Please fill me in (once you come to a parking space)! #g2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: They can be launching points for deeper reading. A picture book on Jane Goodall drove me to read more about her! #model #g2great

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#g2great A2 pictures allow us to see insight into characters that we do not always get from the text

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@_briank_ hi Brian are you new to #g2great ? @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward and are live newbies!

ShelfieTalk Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Typically the entire text can be read in one go so Ss can observe craft in context of the whole. #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#g2great A2 In addition to all that’s already been said, there’s also that picture books are approachable in a way that other texts aren’t.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Check this out #G2Great friends. Best book ever could be just on the horizon so we always keep our eyes open! https://t.co/DgoOobMql6

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward And the beauty of @sshubitz talking about how to do this with other books. Best book ever might not have been published yet.

LisaEickholdt Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Stepped outside to get a connection. With @Erin3rown at dinner. So sorry to miss tonight's chat about your amazing book @sshubitz #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@jarhartz hi friend! #g2great

Deb_Frazier Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Sorry for coming in fashionably late, but I just can't miss this group or @sshubitz's new book! #g2great

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I was just thinking the same thing! #G2great https://t.co/pwsNjkuuk1

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 Illustrations support deep thinking, increase engagement & R beautiful! #CraftMoves #G2Great @GroundwoodBooks https://t.co/JTc2dKW9zq

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2.#g2great Illustrations in pic books add more depth to the understanding or craft move. Great scaffolding for strugglers/reluctantants

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

So excited to be here! We love #g2great !! Feels like home! https://t.co/Qx6vA1pV83

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT
It makes me so happy to see you here at #G2Great friends. What an honor! https://t.co/StJnNraZF3
- LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
  
  Dana from CT. I teach 5th grade and am so happy to join the #g2great chat!

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: So many scaffolds for understanding. Pictures = help with inferring, connecting, grabbing attention. #g2great

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#g2great A2 There are a bazillion things that illustrators do to convey meaning that our S writers can learn from and then try out!

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: picture books provide a high level of engagement for students - and not just primary kiddos. #g2great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Picture books can be accessed by many learners. Visuals help ELL learners and others. Also, help to build community. #g2great

ToriBachman Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: I find myself paying closer attention to mood in pic bks thanks to @trevorabryan #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#g2great The art, the way the layouts work, the fact that the language often gets its power in brevity. These ll work together.

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: They can be reread easily so ss can start to notice moves on their own, can reread parts of larger books too #g2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@_briank_ YES! It helps Ss to believe in themselves as writers. #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@mindi_r As someone who taught middle school for years, do you think the majority of middle school Ts agree w/that sentiment? #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@MisterMinor @sshubitz lurking is learning #g2great

MrsMues Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward picture books are more accessible & can engage students who might otherwise feel unprepared to voice their thoughts #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Picture books often fit Goldilocks principle. Long enough 2 B VERY rich, but not too long 2 B reread/used. Complete story #g2great

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2- Fewer words, feels more approachable- not unlike smaller paper... alsocan zero in and really see craft move. #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Picture books most closely mirror writing our Ss are doing w/ craft,economy of words, theme, voice, packaged so beautifully! #g2great

jdsniadecki Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: PBs more fun, colorful, beautiful, and easier to access for many learners. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Picture books have the beauty and economy of poetry. Accessible and inspiring for ALL levels, from K to 12. #g2great

LisaEickholdt Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@sshubitz @Erin3rown Sorry we're missing this talk! I can't wait to read the storify later! #g2great

AKKerani Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Some people are visual learners and visuals might help them internalizing the writing lesson better. #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@mindi_r I'm interested in your insight into this, Mindi. (Doesn't have to be tonight.) #g2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: I like that you can dip in and out of a picture book easily and be absorbed by a moment #g2great

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: The whole story is there, in one book! We can read the whole book in a short amount of time. #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2:They can be reread easily so ss can start to notice moves on their own, can reread parts of larger books too #g2great

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#g2great esl/ISSP teacher joining late, watching a storm approaching

jdolci Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Picture books allow Ss another avenue to access text thru images & build meaning thru mood & @trevorabryan access lenses #G2Great

MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Picture books have less text on a page so students can focus in on the strategy or skill the author used. #g2great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 I find Picture books work for all especially for my ESL Ss. It allows Ss to take on my ownership with text. #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@sshubitz Unfortunately, no. Many see the age range offered by the publisher and can’t get past it. I’ve worked to change that. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@_briank_ @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward say hello Brian is new here! #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@FloradTeach So glad you are here to chat, despite the stormy weather! #g2great

svoegele11 Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2- They are more accessible to all readers and writers, especially ELL students that need the added support of picture clues #g2great

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: use of picture books reconfirms my belief that everyone loves a good story. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Picture books often offer such rich messages and can be used in so many ways #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Lovely way to welcome EVERY child in the literacy door & show them magic awaiting them between two covers! #G2Great https://t.co/JpoMyy6L7v

MrsMues Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward picture books are more accessible & can engage students who might otherwise feel unprepared to voice their thoughts #g2great

AKKerani Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

True. Learning to reread and rethink is such an important lesson for them to learn. #g2great https://t.co/c8eUqURQcp

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: They can be reread easily so ss can start to notice moves on their own, can reread parts of larger books too #g2great

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

This is a great point, Mindi! #G2great https://t.co/WM0ch2CT4t

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#g2great A2 In addition to all that’s already been said, there’s also that picture books are approachable in a way that other texts aren’t.

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2. P books are assessable for the Ss to easily probe when they need to while writing. #g2great

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2- Even picture books need to be carefully considered. Find the part that highlights what you want to spotlight. #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Exceptional! This should be everyone's goal, 2 meet the interest, strength, joy, love, needs...of each S. #g2great https://t.co/MRyoGLsL02

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: I am finding that the more I know my kids I start pulling mentor texts for individuals and small groups instead of the class #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@sshubitz #g2great Though I’ve found once I show a teacher how you can take ideas and work them up or down, there’s a definite a-ha.

thebeachpapers Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 I think pic books bring the class together to learn. They are great for differentiation as Ss can respond on dif levels. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 W/picture books we can merge visual & print in ways that offer a ticket in the learning door for many readers. #G2Great #CraftMoves

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@Deb_Frazier You're so kind to come tonight. (I know you have a big day tomorrow, Deb.) #G2Great

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Picture books help us to focus in on the moves authors make in bite size bits. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Yes, our minds are made for stories, aren’t they? #g2great https://t.co/ZrRouAfy28

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: use of picture books reconfirms my belief that everyone loves a good story. #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Visual literacy aspect of picture books invite ALL readers to explore and experiment! That is a real mentor text! #g2great

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Pic bks can provide common background knowledge, as they are visual/text (helpful for my many EAL Ss). Allow more equal access. #g2great

anitrabutler Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2. #g2great Picture books allow for deeper understanding of the author's craft; illustrations highlight some of the author's craft moves.

ShelfieTalk Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Such an important point @LitCoachLady! #g2great https://t.co/Eqx2haeeqL

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Picture books most closely mirror writing our Ss are doing w/ craft,economy of words, theme, voice, packaged so beautifully! #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2: it also mirrors more of the length of writing my own ss will do, I know length shouldn't be limiting but #g2great

CoolioChristy Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#g2great @Mhaseltine had a cohort of writing teachers FULLY engaged with a picture book read aloud today as we discussed Writer's Notebooks.

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Picture books offer visuals that can inspire. Accessible themes. AND they offer a complete plot line #g2great (I could go on)

AKKerani Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

That's true. It adds another potential element of analysis to discuss and explore. #g2great https://t.co/SW2AOjl9zt

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#g2great A2 pictures allow us to see insight into characters that we do not always get from the text

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@Deb_Frazier @sshubitz you make a lovely addition! #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@CoolioChristy @Mhaseltine which book? #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Yes - and grow both academically AND personally. Pleasure & learning are intricately intertwined! #G2Great https://t.co/8alfyZF55a

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: How will THIS book help Ss grow as a writer? And then consider needs! #g2great @sshubitz

JanMEwing Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@LitCoachDanaK @PAWLPnews @DalilaE @triciaebarvia @_briank_ hi PAWLP friends, congratulations to @sshubitz on this great book! #G2Great

TTMobile_us Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#g2great is now trending in USA, ranking 24

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

So true! #g2great https://t.co/f3f4H1H2MW

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Picture books often fit Goldilocks principle. Long enough 2 B VERY rich, but not too long 2 B reread/used. Complete story #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

We love fashionably late Deb. Welcome #G2Great https://t.co/20SasXuEcv

Deb_Frazier Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Sorry for coming in fashionably late, but I just can't miss this group or @sshubitz's new book! #g2great

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Yes! The mood becomes even more clear through illustrations. The pictures offer scaffolding for language. #g2great https://t.co/TLBsFPaovn

ToriBachman Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: I find myself paying closer attention to mood in pic bks thanks to @trevorabryan #g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A3. Ss can more easily relate to the size of a p book story. P books brings the writer in on many levels that bigger books don't. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 The beauty of some of the sentences I've seen in pictures books never ceases to amaze, astonish me. Need to share that awe w/Ss. #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Love this...when students teach us! #g2great https://t.co/2zPlzOarnp

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: what will my students be able to connect/take away from this text. Then I read it and am blown away by what THEY teach me. #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Nice analogy Fran! #g2great https://t.co/RmvvkJHh6S

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Picture books often fit Goldilocks principle. Long enough 2 B VERY rich, but not too long 2 B reread/used. Complete story #g2great

MotivateEducate Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Picture books can be so engaging! Ss of all ages really do love! Illustrations offer support that some Ss need. A2 #g2great

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#g2great A2 for ESL/ISSP Ss picture books help them w/ the language of the text, vocabulary & plot/storyline. Love pict books for all gr.

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#g2great PB are great for all ages. Even high school kids drop their facades and eagerly embrace them.

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

love how they can become class touchstones #g2great https://t.co/dF3AzW2Xly

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: Things I love about picture books: short, visual, & engaging. Also, they’re community builders & anchors! #G2Great (#CraftMoves, pg. 14)

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I think we need to help #PB skeptics look past the suggested age range so Ts can see their value. #G2Great https://t.co/NkaUx6RkcP

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@sshubitz Unfortunately, no. Many see the age range offered by the publisher and can’t get past it. I’ve worked to change that. #g2great

Deb_Frazier Jul 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT

YES! and the connection learning to study illustrations has to early reading strategies is so pivotal. #g2great https://t.co/H1yc3eRz8C

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#g2great A2 There are a bazillion things that illustrators do to convey meaning that our S writers can learn from and then try out!

ShelfieTalk Jul 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A1 When using a much loved PB as a mentor text, Ss see a beloved friend in a new light. #g2great

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2- Ss will pick the picture book back up on their own time. Huge. #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2: Picture books are for all ages - EVEN / Especially for teachers! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#G2Great Q3 just ahead https://t.co/1aQdAUjRXX

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 Picture books can spark deep discussions that engage EVERY child in the mentor process! #G2Great #CraftMoves

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

TY @franmcveigh bc writing is often forgotten or not giving a lot of attention. #g2great https://t.co/To1tcADgrA

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: How will THIS book help Ss grow as a writer? And then consider needs! #g2great @sshubitz

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Well said @CathyMere! #g2great https://t.co/mG1Gis2bSb

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Picture books help us to focus in on the moves authors make in bite size bits. #g2great

AmyOes Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#g2great There's nothing like a picture book to express what words just can't do justice to. https://t.co/UbIePm89v1

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@sshubitz @mindi_r I think that it has a great deal to do with the dialogue the book inspires do you Mindi? #G2Great

jdolci Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Community builders! Love it! #G2Great https://t.co/l2oFpA4eNn

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2: Things I love about picture books: short, visual, & engaging. Also, they’re community builders & anchors! #G2Great (#CraftMoves, pg. 14)

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Bite-size bits help us move kids forward by leaps and bounds! #G2Great https://t.co/tIV5jLq2Mx

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Picture books help us to focus in on the moves authors make in bite size bits. #g2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 Picture books-their language and illustrations are captivating. Don't be fooled- fool of powerful lessons in all domains.

jpcostume Jul 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Attack in Nice , #PrayForNice , #TTWFO , #DontCallMe , #PatSummitt , #g2great , Quincy Acy , #AskYoandri , O'Reilly

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#G2Great Q3 https://t.co/h9ohML6Dau

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#g2great Yes! Pic books offer GREAT scaffolding for our EALs, strugglers & reluctant readers! They open doors! https://t.co/cDV9dkYdKx

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Yes! The mood becomes even more clear through illustrations. The pictures offer scaffolding for language. #g2great https://t.co/TLBsFPaovn
- ToriBachman Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT
  
  A2: I find myself paying closer attention to mood in pic bks thanks to @trevorabryan #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

So well said Amy! #g2great https://t.co/wBFE6krNBE

AmyOes Jul 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#g2great There's nothing like a picture book to express what words just can't do justice to. https://t.co/UbIePm89v1

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@mindi_r @sshubitz I teach highest level of HS and have found so much power in using pictures books for Ss! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

No matter how hard we work to TEACH the to read, we must also INSPIRE them to love books. That’s key! #G2Great https://t.co/Xpm25ZKqee

DalilaE Jul 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Savoring books is what it's about. https://t.co/7ca8CodIPD

jdsniadecki Jul 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A3: Reading before teaching allows Ss to lead the way! #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Immersion gives Ss context for learning it makes it stick bc we are building experiences & investing emotion #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@triciaebarvia @mindi_r Bless you! I wish more secondary Ts would see the power in #PBs. We can help change this! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Immersion opens a door to thinking, builds confidence & heightens enthusiasm PRIOR to the experience. #G2Great #CraftMoves

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Our brains R pattern seekers-immersion helps Ss internalize genre features 2 deepen readng 4 meanng @burkinsandyaris #CraftMoves #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#g2great A3 Ss learn how the genre works and can envision possibilities for how they may write in that genre. Builds excitement!

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Students feel empowered because they know how the genre goes #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I see an AMAZING blog post in the making Stacey! #G2Great https://t.co/guhqwhnb4v

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@mindi_r I'm interested in your insight into this, Mindi. (Doesn't have to be tonight.) #g2great

trevorabryan Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2 Use my Access Lenses to help all Ss make meaning & organize thinking around illustrations: #G2Great https://t.co/YZNRz5Dj5S

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#g2great This immersion is one of my favorite parts of a study. Flood the kids with books, see what they figure out. Plan from the assets.

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Ss have a vision for their writing. Immersion shows them the possibilities. #g2great

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3- exposure without explicit instruction.. allowing for discovery and noticing - what they see as writers... #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Immersion is like being able to see the cover of a puzzle when you are trying to put the pieces together! #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: If do inquiry into new genre as transition, Ss can start learning immediately & help gather MT! Then will KNOW when wrtg #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2- Picture books make literacy all the more accessible for ELL Ss. Putting the visual to the text. Can create conversation. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Yes, everything here! Plus it helps when you have @LynneRDorfman down the street to rec her favorite gems. #g2great https://t.co/tdyG0cSwI9

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 Picture books most closely mirror writing our Ss are doing w/ craft,economy of words, theme, voice, packaged so beautifully! #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: Immersion helps everyone get on the same page so that kids understand what makes a genre a genre. #G2Great #CraftMoves

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 #g2great It allows for natural inquiry to take over and lead the way- Ss want to know how things work and notice patterns, etc.

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

#g2great A3 When we teach Ss how we consume a genre they understand what makes it and what discerns it from others.

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward I addressed it on pg. 14 of #CraftMoves, but perhaps a #TWTBlog post is in order. Hmmm... #G2Great

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Well said, Paula! #G2great https://t.co/vYCkPu81B7

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 Immersion is like being able to see the cover of a puzzle when you are trying to put the pieces together! #g2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: the community gains practice in the language & craft of the genre w/o fear of feeling exposed #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A2- Especially wordless picture books. Ss begin to tell the story as they see it using the visuals provided. #g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3.#g2great In every single way. It intentionally gives the Ss something to 1) enjoy & 2) mull over b4 UofS. Takes away 'blank slate' effect

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@LitCoachLady Great analogy! #g2great

apengteach Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

This is amazIng. What a great share. #g2great https://t.co/8EWKnWei0M

trevorabryan Jul 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2 Use my Access Lenses to help all Ss make meaning & organize thinking around illustrations: #G2Great https://t.co/YZNRz5Dj5S

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

BTW- Hello all! Greg- K, MD. Good to be with all of you this evening. #g2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

#G2Great A3 Preexposure to a genre allows Ss to pull up their schema- allows for new skill to flow beautifully and connect- CLICK! YES!

thebeachpapers Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 familiarity with the mechanics of the text type allows for more creativity in writing #G2Great

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: Love reading immersion to set the stage for a great unit of writing! #g2great

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: Immersion in a genre has helped my students so much! It takes away the mystery; shows them the goal. #g2great

Deb_Frazier Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3 Ss are empowered at what they can contribute to the lesson in what they've discovered & approach as an inquiry w/ their wonder #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: Use this form from p. 21 of #CraftMoves to help Ss who are new to using picture books as mentor texts. #G2Great https://t.co/I3e30H8EdY

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: always building schema to help Ss facilitate their learning/understanding of a text to help them make deeper connections. #g2great

ShelfieTalk Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3 Inviting Ss to experience a genre before we teach it allows them to begin with their own noticings. #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A2 Picture books fills us with enjoyment, visual comprehension, and we can come back to it over and over 4 a variety of reasons. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

I’ll be digging back into page 14 as soon as I get back home Stacey! #G2Great https://t.co/WBqwsfsZ5D

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward I addressed it on pg. 14 of #CraftMoves, but perhaps a #TWTBlog post is in order. Hmmm... #G2Great

svoegele11 Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3 immersion builds a basis of for which new learning can be built upon, a better understanding of purpose #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3 Immersion helps Ss internalize a structure of a genre. This is key when organizing/composing. It's the foundation! #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@LitCoachDanaK Yes! And hello friend! #G2Great

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#g2great A3 Need to frontload for Ss as they need exposure to text forms or genres, will make discoveries they can use later

AKKerani Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: Kids respond well to their settings whether it's an emotional setting, a mental setting or physical setting. Set the scene. #g2great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Ss learn to read like writers which is what real writers do. If I have to write in a certain genre I always read examples 1st. #g2great

jdolci Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3: Human nature is to connect ideas so immersion in genre allows Ss to build context, schema & connection #G2Great

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

a3 Immersion lets Ss see possibility. We start to speak a common language with a mentor text. Allows for so many connections #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 Immersion is text frontload w/books as a joyful GPS pointing the way to exciting detours along the way. #G2Great #CraftMoves

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@sshubitz #g2great I bookmarked that to use at the beginning of the year to help scaffold student discussions. Thanks for the idea!

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 we start as a speech community & connect the reading to our thinking & wonder; writing works the same way #g2great

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: Genre immersion has helped ME identify the craft moves and characteristics of the genre. Guides my teaching. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

The visuals create a whole new layer of meaning to understand the craft moves & WHY authors use them! #G2Great https://t.co/yNSaoO1HRc

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2:They can be reread easily so ss can start to notice moves on their own, can reread parts of larger books too #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Absolutely, Lisa! #g2great https://t.co/dcEwn96H2G

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Ss learn to read like writers which is what real writers do. If I have to write in a certain genre I always read examples 1st. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I want to use more PBs in mini-lessons w/ my #aplang & 9th grade Ss. Such an overlooked resource in HS! #g2great https://t.co/6tcQkyhPKL

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
I think we need to help #PB skeptics look past the suggested age range so Ts can see their value. #G2Great https://t.co/NkaUx6RkcP
- mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
  
  @sshubitz Unfortunately, no. Many see the age range offered by the publisher and can’t get past it. I’ve worked to change that. #g2great

CoolioChristy Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Glad to also get great advice and motivation through #g2great tonight. #teachersdontstopteaching

AKKerani Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

True. And kids can pick up on structure from sensing the material. Doesn't have to be spelled out. #g2great https://t.co/fWmQ4yupNH

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3 Immersion helps Ss internalize a structure of a genre. This is key when organizing/composing. It's the foundation! #g2great

DalilaE Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 I find that Ss come to understand the genre from the inside, and then are able to begin creating. #g2great

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#g2great A3 We can't ask Ss to write in a genre without experiencing it. It'd be like telling a kid 2 play tennis w/out a racket/court/ball!

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3- Immersion in the genre exposes Ss to a variety of texts, styles of writing, appreciation for the work; passionate readers. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: immersion builds a shared understanding and sets up opportunities for greater learning #g2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 Crucial for our ELL babies. PBs are not overwhelming. They are friendly and reliable for our Ss #G2Great

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

So much power in reading like writers. Ss get to join the club> They are writers! #g2great https://t.co/A2wdSUHzhk

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Ss learn to read like writers which is what real writers do. If I have to write in a certain genre I always read examples 1st. #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@DehaanMaria Great point Terri! And hello! #g2great

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Yes! We can't create what we can't imagine or envision. #G2great https://t.co/Qo0uLVz3oB

DalilaE Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 I find that Ss come to understand the genre from the inside, and then are able to begin creating. #g2great

MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3:When SS are immersed in a genre, they internalize text structure and get an idea of how it is should sound,so they can imitate #g2great

MrsMues Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Yes-teaching thesis statement construction, poetry analysis, connecting themes/ideas-endless possibility! #g2great https://t.co/mKavUHSlAy

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@mindi_r @sshubitz I teach highest level of HS and have found so much power in using pictures books for Ss! #g2great

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Ss start asking questions and figure out the genre on their own because of immersion; leads to engagement. #g2great https://t.co/B7zPFejXum

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 #g2great It allows for natural inquiry to take over and lead the way- Ss want to know how things work and notice patterns, etc.

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@LitCoachLady I couldn't have written my dissertation if I hadn't read a ton of dissertations written by others! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

So many incredible educators to follow tonight #G2Great friends. This is a great time to grow your professional learning circle

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

To me flexibility means always responding to the students in that moment. Have a plan and be ready to make adjustments #G2Great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3 It gives all Ss the chance to buy into the book & builds excitement&hooks Ss in.It gives the Ss confidence to engage in the gr #g2great

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#g2great I love how we are all focusing on the Ss doing the bulk of the work and leading the way!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Stay safe. We had it in Tulsa earlier today! #G2Great https://t.co/SYtdvixFaR

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

#g2great esl/ISSP teacher joining late, watching a storm approaching

CoolioChristy Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Glad to also get great advice and motivation through #g2great tonight #teaching

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3- am always reminded of what Ralph Fletcher says about not squeezing all of the juice out of a text. Let writers discover. #g2great

jdsniadecki Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

That’s what a great T does! You rock, Jill! #g2great https://t.co/OkmYpVAwPY

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

To me flexibility means always responding to the students in that moment. Have a plan and be ready to make adjustments #G2Great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

YES! We don't need 2 be taught 'rules' of language when immersed and learning. Same idea w exploring genre! #g2great https://t.co/TZQzJY6b1M

AKKerani Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT
True. And kids can pick up on structure from sensing the material. Doesn't have to be spelled out. #g2great https://t.co/fWmQ4yupNH
- LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT
  
  A3 Immersion helps Ss internalize a structure of a genre. This is key when organizing/composing. It's the foundation! #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@DehaanMaria So true! ELLs use the pictures to make connections, building language, and building comprehension. #g2great

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3: We can't assume they know or will notice the differences in the genres without a lot of exposure. #g2great There are layers to reading

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@ErikaMVictor #g2great I don’t think I could ever go back to the old teacher-centered way of teaching.

Mwallauerteach Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Hi #g2great friends! Mary from NJ popping in late- bedtime took on a life of it's own tonight;( glad to be learning together!

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 Immersing Ss in the world of rich text builds an appreciation for craft that Ts can then tap into later when Ss write #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@jarhartz I am with you both on this one, until you read like a writer you are missing something. Imp to remember when tchg reading #g2great

Deb_Frazier Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

YES! YES! YES! the one doing the most work is the one learning and LEADING! Love this too Erika! #g2great https://t.co/BOoWk65ddg

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#g2great I love how we are all focusing on the Ss doing the bulk of the work and leading the way!

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Just copied some of @triciaebarvia & @mindi_r's tweets into a blog post draft for #TWTBlog. #G2Great It'll happen!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Love this Justin. We want ACCESS for every child! It’s a little door leading into a book labeled WELCOME! #G2Great https://t.co/NTIkmDlesL

jdolci Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Picture books allow Ss another avenue to access text thru images & build meaning thru mood & @trevorabryan access lenses #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#G2Great Q4 just ahead https://t.co/aXc6IFCn2b

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3 Teaching is compromised w/o genre prior knowledge so it can levels the instructional playing field. #G2Great #CraftMoves

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3: It is interesting to think about how much immersion because in the end it is pens to paper that does to the job (w/vision) #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3: Love starting with quality mentor texts and then look for examples in T and S writing, too! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

So excited that the seed grew right here on #G2Great https://t.co/rx1VCEjcVy

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Just copied some of @triciaebarvia & @mindi_r's tweets into a blog post draft for #TWTBlog. #G2Great It'll happen!

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Such rich conversation in #g2great tonight! I love learning w/ you all!

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Yes! I plan to reread later and follow so many of you! #g2great https://t.co/Xsm2gSMAp7

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

So many incredible educators to follow tonight #G2Great friends. This is a great time to grow your professional learning circle

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

If you want to write a poem you have to read a thousand. This quote sticks in my head, but I can't remember who said it! #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@brennanamy @jarhartz Thing is, I can't stop reading like a writer now that I've been doing it for the past decade! #g2great

ToriBachman Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

One of my fave quotes from @pamallyn : "Reading is like breathing in; writing is like breathing out." #g2great

ButlerNgugi Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3. #g2great immersing Ss in a genre gives them a metacognitive framework for writing in the genre, thus enhancing #craftmoves

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

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

jdolci Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Frameworthy! #G2Great https://t.co/uxQih9twM4

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Love this Justin. We want ACCESS for every child! It’s a little door leading into a book labeled WELCOME! #G2Great https://t.co/NTIkmDlesL
- jdolci Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
  
  A2: Picture books allow Ss another avenue to access text thru images & build meaning thru mood & @trevorabryan access lenses #G2Great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3 Immersing Ss in rich literary experiences are needed to help Ss develop aesthetic appreciation for craft! #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward This has been such a huge shift in writing instruction. Really TEACHING & EXPLORING rather than just assigning. #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

LOVE that from @FletcherRalph! #g2great https://t.co/3yOWP6MGCk

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3- am always reminded of what Ralph Fletcher says about not squeezing all of the juice out of a text. Let writers discover. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Soak in tweets you can GRAB in the fast lane now #G2Great friends but enjoy the slow path when we post storify later.

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Love this reminder from @FletcherRalph So important! #g2great https://t.co/iKGOPg1MO8

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3- am always reminded of what Ralph Fletcher says about not squeezing all of the juice out of a text. Let writers discover. #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@ButlerNgugi Absolutely! Ss begin to understand why an author wrote in that way; how the story came to be developed. #g2great

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Feeling fortunate to join the conversation and connect with the #g2great crew while flying home from work with wonderful Ts in Missouri :)

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Close reading at its best. Sometimes we just need to read People magazine to relax! #g2great https://t.co/8Eul1351KT

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@brennanamy @jarhartz Thing is, I can't stop reading like a writer now that I've been doing it for the past decade! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Can’t wait to hear more about it Tricia! #G2Great https://t.co/2iCjaoMPv4

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@sshubitz @DrMaryHoward @mindi_r This is going to be part of my action research for #hfellows !!! :)

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4- by reading Ss writing and conferring- finding shared needs. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 We start by refusing to name groups that are little more than a futile attempt to disguise bluebirds/redbirds. #G2Great #CraftMoves

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Makes me appreciate TweetDeck all the more. So many great tweets this evening. #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#g2great One of the things that excites me about returning to the CR is the flexible small group instruction. SO much possibility there.

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 Totaly agree wf diversity & balance N way we use small grp instruction! #PreventingMisguidedReading #CraftMoves #G2Great @burkinsandyaris

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#g2great A4 S work will help decide who needs small group & the focus for group.

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Yes, Ss need feel comfy in a place before taking risks, just like in anything in life. :) #g2great https://t.co/9xQFhZBG57

DalilaE Jul 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 I find that Ss come to understand the genre from the inside, and then are able to begin creating. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 It's all about building schedules that make sense. Time, group size, & task #G2Great

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@sshubitz @brennanamy @jarhartz So true, a habit of mind...so speaks to the notion that we read differently when we write #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: Knowing mentor texts well. Multiple possible teaching points for groups or individuals = flexibility & Teaching the writer! #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

a4: Using work from @JSerravallo I used conf to find teaching points and then host sign up seminars #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Me, too @ToriBachman! So true! #g2great https://t.co/PGVdUzH4l8

ToriBachman Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

One of my fave quotes from @pamallyn : "Reading is like breathing in; writing is like breathing out." #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@ButlerNgugi Anitra this is so smart! So glad u joined our chat,learning lots from you. Metacognition is so important to learning #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@ToriBachman @pamallyn Love this! Just might post in my classroom! #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@jarhartz Thankfully, I have some restraint when I'm doing my "other" reading. But I'm always on when reading the paper or a book. #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#g2great Really understanding the formative assessment that happens and watching and listening to kids will give me what I need to start.

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: It’s important to keep small groups dynamic. If you see a need, create a small group on-the-spot. #G2Great #CraftMoves

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 In addition to having a tentative plan, we have to be responsive to what Ss are doing in the moment. #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: Also use stop and jots to create flexible groups - hope to incorporate micro progressions this yr #diyliteracy #g2great

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Q4: Small group work is always something that I start strong with and then it fizzles. Am always looking for good tips! #g2great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@brennanamy Love this: "Read like a writer." #g2great https://t.co/bwDsxO7oC3

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@jarhartz I am with you both on this one, until you read like a writer you are missing something. Imp to remember when tchg reading #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward I'm super excited. @EllinKeene and #hfellows have pushed me to rethink so much of my teaching. #g2great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@LisaCorbett0261 Yes, I have to read in order to write! Maybe it was Ted Kooser who said it...#g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct #g2great Yes, I have seen Ts 'over-use' a mentor. It's a fine balance sometimes that we have to experience and learn.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Wordless books are AMAZING mentors. Words/pictures go togeth whether words are on the page or in our head. #G2Great https://t.co/xGY2dhYiaQ

MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Picture books have less text on a page so students can focus in on the strategy or skill the author used. #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A3 With immersion Ss say & believe that, "I can do this!" Helps Ss gain confidence bcause they know they have a personal assistant #g2great

fulsa018 Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

강남매직미러 예약문의 #술 #강남풀싸롱01021543560 #강남매직미러01021543560 #강남풀싸롱 #강남매직미러 #역삼풀싸롱 강남풀싸롱 🚩🚩 #g2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4:My Ss start w/ one writing partner of choice for the year w/ the flexibility to pair up with other pairs from day 2 day... 1/2 #g2great

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 #g2great some gps are Ss initiated (sign ups), some are tchr- sometimes gps have multiple purposes and can allow for peer tchg too.

thebeachpapers Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Glean needs and interests from conferences regularly. Allow plenty of time for wws everyday. #G2Great

AKKerani Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

I try to teach students to look at certain questions and problems and sense their way to the answer. #g2great https://t.co/qrYFf56cCb

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@LitCoachLady @AKKerani It's SO true. A solid way to acquire necessary skill to being a literate human being.

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: An overview of a strategy lesson, which takes place during independent writing time. #G2Great #CraftMoves https://t.co/06ghCj6bhs

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@rscalateach Hi Ryan! So honored to have you join us tonight! Safe travels! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

So beautiful Tori! #G2Great https://t.co/fNMALdyxAI

ToriBachman Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

One of my fave quotes from @pamallyn : "Reading is like breathing in; writing is like breathing out." #g2great

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: Having a sense of a progression of growth helps us to be more intentional in how we plan for SG work, but also leave room #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4- Flexible, fluid groups allow for more individualized instruction as needed. S may not need skill in 1 group, but 1 in another. #g2great

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A3 Reading variety of books (without naming genre) to have students note similarities, differences, moves be4 genre study begins. #g2great

LitCoachLady Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Dang, big lightning storm now. Need to unplug. I'll follow these posts later-so many great nuggets! Your book is great @sshubitz #g2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: I'll confer with pairs or small groups bec Ss advocates for their partner's writing; writing is "born on a sea of talk" #g2great 2/2

MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: Table conferences are a great way to quickly reach a group of Ss - doesn't need to be pre-planned. Can be used flexibly! #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

What a #g2great chart here! Learning so much from @sshubitz #CraftMoves https://t.co/VoAGXx1hup

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: An overview of a strategy lesson, which takes place during independent writing time. #G2Great #CraftMoves https://t.co/06ghCj6bhs

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4 Form groups using kidwatching at all stages. On the spot support offers a bridge from observations to instruction. #G2Great #CraftMoves

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

love finding mentor texts that do multiple jobs! #g2great. Also Ss work to inspire us. @LisaEickholdt https://t.co/GdOWRAX2y2

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: Knowing mentor texts well. Multiple possible teaching points for groups or individuals = flexibility & Teaching the writer! #g2great

ButlerNgugi Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@brennanamy #g2great https://t.co/6DB44jT6jO

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4: Groups should not remain the same as your learners change, shouldn't be stuck in a track #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Allowing Ss to sign-up for small groups is powerful! Used to do it 1-2x/unit of study w/4th graders. #G2Great https://t.co/86zNVU0Tzt

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 #g2great some gps are Ss initiated (sign ups), some are tchr- sometimes gps have multiple purposes and can allow for peer tchg too.

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Love this! Thank you for sharing! #g2great https://t.co/9yPrusZNO2

ButlerNgugi Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@brennanamy #g2great https://t.co/6DB44jT6jO

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A4: We need 2 create pop 4 Ss w2 teach their fellow classmates & always remember grouping is based on specific lit skill not label #G2Great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

So important to be willing to be responsive! @flynn_catherine #g2great https://t.co/pyKjP97r6L

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 In addition to having a tentative plan, we have to be responsive to what Ss are doing in the moment. #g2great

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Ss reflections on where they are. Letting them lead is a big goal of mine too #g2great https://t.co/7mHzV1aDdr

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: Also use stop and jots to create flexible groups - hope to incorporate micro progressions this yr #diyliteracy #g2great

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct I love some of the work @LitLearnAct has done with screencasts and flipped lessons to support SG work, interesting #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@rscalateach agreed!#g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 Sometimes small groups can be led by the Ss themselves, recognize Ss as the experts they are/can be in writing #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@sshubitz Empowering greater Ss ownership of learning; taking responsibility for instructional needs. #g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4.#g2great I initially use data from Ss rubrics to form groups, then use data from my conf notes for new groups as Ss grow differently

Deb_Frazier Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4. Goal setting, students groups are often grown out of what ss are interested in learning more about. A bit edcamp like in WW. #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4: Also keeping Students own goals in mind for instruction and small group work! #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Empowering! #g2great https://t.co/EjcVuDgcZ4

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A4 Sometimes small groups can be led by the Ss themselves, recognize Ss as the experts they are/can be in writing #g2great

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#G2Great A4 knowing where students are and trying to group like "needs" or things to focus on, but lots of work to do this

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#G2Great Q5 just ahead https://t.co/dPOzFmtqo5

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@jdolci #g2great So important for more teachers & admin to understand the need for FLEXIBLE rather than fixed groupings.

JRamirez_CES Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

👍 Pic books offers Ss tthe opp to inference and visualize. #g2great https://t.co/MwNHdrJggg

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Wordless books are AMAZING mentors. Words/pictures go togeth whether words are on the page or in our head. #G2Great https://t.co/xGY2dhYiaQ
- MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
  
  Picture books have less text on a page so students can focus in on the strategy or skill the author used. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4 Don’t let letters label. Be flexible enough to include heterogeneous groups to support instructional goals #G2Great #CraftMoves

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#g2great A4 Small groups allow us to celebrate the S who struggles by making him/her the expert on what they CAN do really well!

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

If you haven’t already be sure to follow new friends tonight. Lots of ideas shared, loved the collective thinking tonight #g2great

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@sshubitz Yes! Always note more engagement when kids choose to join a group or create one for learning. #g2great https://t.co/H8uRKLjIfx

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: It’s important to keep small groups dynamic. If you see a need, create a small group on-the-spot. #G2Great #CraftMoves

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4: For my middle schoolers, I offer choice in small group work. Ss can self select. Good for self-reflection and agency #g2great

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Amen & grouping based up a test score. #G2Great https://t.co/fn4sE2Zr56

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@jdolci #g2great So important for more teachers & admin to understand the need for FLEXIBLE rather than fixed groupings.

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4: Anyone tried running a group with an iPad/educreations and meeting with others at same time ? #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4 I maintain consistent observations/data/goals/reflections which I use to support individual and small groups. #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

You can construct multiple stories w/ different Ss using the same wordless books. Endlesws possibilities. #g2great https://t.co/PxPy7xv9FK

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Wordless books are AMAZING mentors. Words/pictures go togeth whether words are on the page or in our head. #G2Great https://t.co/xGY2dhYiaQ
- MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
  
  Picture books have less text on a page so students can focus in on the strategy or skill the author used. #g2great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Gr8 Quotes tonight! #g2great https://t.co/GGBIJ7ja8H

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT
So beautiful Tori! #G2Great https://t.co/fNMALdyxAI
- ToriBachman Jul 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
  
  One of my fave quotes from @pamallyn : "Reading is like breathing in; writing is like breathing out." #g2great

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@jarhartz @LisaEickholdt one text can teach a million mini-lessons - how do we balance with not squeezing out the juice? #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#G2Great Q5 https://t.co/YdzRvhwWJ4

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@MrsTinaCassidy #g2great Spontaneous Table conferences are often the most meaningful!

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

This + try to figure out where Ss on progressions to pull groups instead of repeating a conference #g2great https://t.co/SnmwL3Gd5z

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4: It’s important to keep small groups dynamic. If you see a need, create a small group on-the-spot. #G2Great #CraftMoves

ButlerNgugi Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4. #g2great I'm not so stuck on reading levels for grouping. I group Ss based on instructional need.

Mwallauerteach Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#g2great wordless picture books to support all kids thinkng- found this today, love the possibilities https://t.co/i4EEBaIjEv

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I love using flipped lessons in small group work. Can be in two places at once that way :) #g2great https://t.co/9NVdfRleyq

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct I love some of the work @LitLearnAct has done with screencasts and flipped lessons to support SG work, interesting #g2great

RebeccaMarsick Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: Need to teach ss how to self-assess really well so they can recognize the skills they need to work on #g2great #metacognition

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Makes me think I'm doing too much of the work. Ss need 2 take on more conferring w/ partners #goal #g2great https://t.co/tDvmaQCWjM

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Q4: Small group work is always something that I start strong with and then it fizzles. Am always looking for good tips! #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#g2great A5 Spending those initial weeks of school building our workshop, modeling, modeling, modeling expectations. Then revisit as needed.

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5- The first week or two of small group instruction is as much about routine building as instructional process. When Ss buy-in...#g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@danie11e1 I would like to try this! #g2great

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Independent work of substance (i.e. not busy-work) increases likelihood of engagement @burkinsandyaris #CraftMoves #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5: Slowly building stamina, I always forget at start of the school year I can't just jump into it #g2great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#g2great A5 Still an area I need to work on. #DIYLiteracy making me think of tools like bookmarks to help Ss be more independent.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Be PROACTIVE. We don’t wait until problems arise. Explicitly & intentionally teach toward independence. #G2Great #CraftMoves

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Work smarter use the class room environment to create openings for ind work start there. #G2Great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5: Always work towards building stamina. @Betsy_writes has tips for how to do this, https://t.co/gmxOwyXGKn. #G2Great #CraftMoves

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Devote time to teaching minilessons on routines. Minilesson - What to do when I think I'm done. #g2great

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#g2great Need to focus on "skill" needed not Ss level, never underestimate children and abilities https://t.co/EJKwcnZe7A

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4 Don’t let letters label. Be flexible enough to include heterogeneous groups to support instructional goals #G2Great #CraftMoves

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5- lots of modeling, establishing partnerships, above all nurturing Ss belief that they are writers and what they write is gold. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A4 On-the-go small groups allow flexibility to take advantage of teachable moments! #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#g2great Get kids involved in creating the workshop environment. Who needs quiet? Who likes to talk about their writing as they go?

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5- ...and demonstrate understanding of the routines, independent work because a much more dynamic opportunity to show learning. #g2great

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@DehaanMaria love #diyliteracy and @teachkate and @MaggieBRoberts work around the idea of micro-progressions #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I love your enthusiasm Julie! #G2Great https://t.co/HPUks4SyDv

akajaglass Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @sshubitz @triciaebarvia @mindi_r Thank you! Children and literacy are my greatest loves! Pic bks in MS science were a hit!

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@DrLMaucione I stressed that a lot in #CraftMoves. Without solid routines, workshop doesn't work. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @CarolJago shared Sidewalk Flowers at #ILA16 - amazing! Already shared with dozens of Ts #g2great

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Sounds simple: Washroom sign out routine that doesn't require a conversation with me. (I teach primary grades.) #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Minimizing disruptions is key! Wean sts off of needing your help so you can confer/work in small groups. #G2Great #CraftMoves

MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct This is so cool! Asking kids - What do you need to work on today? Choice is so important! #g2great

Deb_Frazier Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Student made procedures and routines, SS set, we practice over & over @responsiveclass is a GREAT resource! #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@triciaebarvia @DrMaryHoward @CarolJago That's one of my daughter's favorite books since she can read it by herself! #g2great

RebeccaMarsick Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

So true. Important to build in many ways of sharing- writing, reading, speaking so all can participate #g2great https://t.co/e2YlAirCch

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#g2great A4 Small groups allow us to celebrate the S who struggles by making him/her the expert on what they CAN do really well!

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Having Ss set their own goals helps engage them in their learning too. #g2great https://t.co/Fgs8qCSwT0

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Ss reflections on where they are. Letting them lead is a big goal of mine too #g2great https://t.co/7mHzV1aDdr
- danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
  
  A4: Also use stop and jots to create flexible groups - hope to incorporate micro progressions this yr #diyliteracy #g2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Everything that helps contributes to building a community...especially trust. It takes time and compassion. #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Set routines begin day1. Most of time is wriitng. Use structures from #whosdoingthework to make sure Ss are as ind as possible #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: I also build routines around what to do next, what do you do when you're "done" #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@triciaebarvia @CarolJago Ordering tonight Tricia! #G2Great

DalilaE Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5 In our class, Ss use the PQP model to help each other- Praise, Question, Push #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#g2great A5 Make sure there’s different areas & kinds of seating to make the Ss comfortable. Anchor charts to remind of expectations.

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Another tool to empower Ss to own their learning, building responsibility, developing leaders. #g2great https://t.co/ir1m0Rk3BB

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Having Ss set their own goals helps engage them in their learning too. #g2great https://t.co/Fgs8qCSwT0
- jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT
  
  Ss reflections on where they are. Letting them lead is a big goal of mine too #g2great https://t.co/7mHzV1aDdr
  
  danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
  
  A4: Also use stop and jots to create flexible groups - hope to incorporate micro progressions this yr #diyliteracy #g2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#G2Great A4 Peer- conferencing was a big hit with my writers this year. Videoed the conferences & S used them-as a reference.

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I like that wording! Haven't heard it yet. #g2great https://t.co/EeVfjEpUvJ

DalilaE Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5 In our class, Ss use the PQP model to help each other- Praise, Question, Push #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 Take responsibility! Don’t blame Sts for behaviors rising from disrespectful tasks (worksheets). Be accountable! #G2Great #CraftMoves

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@danie11e1 That helps to build opportunities to independence #g2great

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I'm such a fan of their work; loved the video series this spring. #g2great https://t.co/X7lcR1cCzR

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@DehaanMaria love #diyliteracy and @teachkate and @MaggieBRoberts work around the idea of micro-progressions #g2great

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5: Most important part of the first six weeks of school- routines and modeling. Take the workshop from #g2great!

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5: "You aren't done until the clock says you are done." Teach what to do next if Ss think they are done. #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Add the bubbler/water fountain to this! No need for Ss to get your attention for these things. #G2Great https://t.co/d3ku2oDDjj

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Sounds simple: Washroom sign out routine that doesn't require a conversation with me. (I teach primary grades.) #g2great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@sshubitz It takes time at beginning, but makes the rest of the year run smoothly. #g2great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

AMEN! Ss need modeling. In my sm gr.I setup a Q (w/ instructional goal in mind) & then let the Ss lead #g2great . https://t.co/Vo9Osee7zF

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4 Don’t let letters label. Be flexible enough to include heterogeneous groups to support instructional goals #G2Great #CraftMoves

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 Start early and commit. Articulate to Ss why the routine is imp, how it has value, why we're doing it #g2great https://t.co/VhIEYQrOgM

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#G2Great Q5 https://t.co/YdzRvhwWJ4

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@mindi_r What's nice about the start of the year is writing time is usually a bit shorter as stamina is building allows for this #g2great

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#G2Great Trying to keep up. A5 need to be explicit and intentional when developing routines, be consistent in expectations in

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#g2great A5 Model what I do when I'm ready to move onto a new piece - flip thru my ntbk, go back to my heart map, revise...this takes TIME!!

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@rscalateach @LisaEickholdt Want Ss to find the craft in other books. Use mentor text as the model. Then Ss seek. #goal #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@DrLMaucione As you know, it's wroth the investment! #G2Great

jdsniadecki Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5: Routines come AFTER practice, practice, practice again. First goal of school year - procedures/routines. #g2great

RebeccaMarsick Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5: Clearly written directions that are consistent, posted, repeated more than just one lesson #g2great

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Create structures in the classroom and provide tools that promote independence and make kids feel like they can do this #g2great

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward A5. Independence: make time to write every day from day one, supportive mini lessons, conferring, room for reach #g2great

trevorabryan Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@jdolci My Access Lenses to help Ss close view, close read & close write-help all Ss make meaning of texts #g2great https://t.co/fB6m4pC0fY

trevorabryan Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@jdolci The Access Lenses to use for close viewing, close reading & close writing-help Ss make meaning #g2great https://t.co/yc9FqZqDu0

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@DrLMaucione @sshubitz Just like the first two weeks of school. That time is EVERYTHING in terms of fostering successful year. #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5: also teach ss how important conf, small grps etc are so as not to interrupt (unless emergency of course) :) #g2great

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward yes bc I would crazy too if I had to complete a worksheet! #G2Great

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

They love having choices- especially if you make fun titles like "5 Ways to Build Suspense!" #g2great https://t.co/lNDwCEdwuu

MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct This is so cool! Asking kids - What do you need to work on today? Choice is so important! #g2great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Stamina is Key #g2great https://t.co/TiimgkEpAu

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5: Always work towards building stamina. @Betsy_writes has tips for how to do this, https://t.co/gmxOwyXGKn. #G2Great #CraftMoves

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 @sshubitz Yes, it sets the stage! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

My teacher heart is always happy on #G2Great chat night. So much brilliant thinking!

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A5: Many Ss arrive & dont know anything about this...it is foreign to them. They come expecting writing 2be measured, not nurtured. #g2great

MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 Taking the time to set the stage at the beginning of the year makes the rest go so much smoother! #g2great

JonathanKegler Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct it takes a total commitment and schedule to do what's best for students everyday! Those that struggle depend on YOU #g2great

ButlerNgugi Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5. #g2great currently rethinking some of my routines/procedures as we are integrating tech into instruction.

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#g2great When I was coaching, Ts often got frustrated with the time I suggested for building routines. I had to promise it would pay off

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Yes! Very important! Routines, procedures, and practice of expectations help minimize disruptions. #g2great https://t.co/a81gggFc1T

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Minimizing disruptions is key! Wean sts off of needing your help so you can confer/work in small groups. #G2Great #CraftMoves

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I highly recommend @responsiveclass for anyone who wants to sharpen their routines. #G2Great https://t.co/AOeS1ueu15

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@DrLMaucione @sshubitz Just like the first two weeks of school. That time is EVERYTHING in terms of fostering successful year. #g2great

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5: working hard in the first 6 wks to est routines, expectations, etc. for opportunity to engage in productive work rest of year. #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@_briank_ Very true! At the primary level, getting Ss to understand early on that editing doesn't mean wrong. It means growing. #g2great

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Oh yes! Love the S made bookmarks. This is a revelation for me. #DIYLiteracy #g2great https://t.co/aM2zrK3lvQ

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#g2great A5 Still an area I need to work on. #DIYLiteracy making me think of tools like bookmarks to help Ss be more independent.

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5 Always make time for sharing! Demonstrates importance of work being done, connects writers, and celebrates students as mentors. #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#g2great You have to go slow at first! That time investment pays off big time later.

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@trevorabryan I've never seen these before! Amazing!! #G2Great

mshellala Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5 + time early to build classroom culture--modeling expectations, Ss choice almost guarantees engmt, show value talk @ W too #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5 Leave no stone unturned. Look at everything (ie: seating, task, text) & adjust accordingly. #G2Great #CraftMoves

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#G2Great Q6 just ahead https://t.co/vWukce9ixp

JRamirez_CES Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

.@drmaryhoward A5 Teach Ss the expectations that need to take place when T is in small group. #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@pcroskey3 Practicing during the first six weeks of school makes all the difference! #g2great

JonathanKegler Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 When they know you are committed to the cause they always fall in line. So it's all about the habit forming! #g2great

LisaCorbett0261 Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#g2great People need tucking in around here. Better sign off. Thanks for another GREAT books @sshubitz

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@_briank_ The idea that a good writer is always thinking, expressing, improving, growing. One draft isn't necessarily enough. #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Yes, 6 wks! good reminder It is hard to go from end of the yr smooth running to rebuilding everything up #g2great https://t.co/xh8wcCCSYi

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A5: working hard in the first 6 wks to est routines, expectations, etc. for opportunity to engage in productive work rest of year. #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@mindi_r Time spent on routine-building ALWAYS pays dividends (November - June)! #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Yes! Need to clarify, commit to our belief in Ss' independence, then teach intentionally toward that goal. #g2great https://t.co/FS9mJAdZev

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Be PROACTIVE. We don’t wait until problems arise. Explicitly & intentionally teach toward independence. #G2Great #CraftMoves

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Absolutely! Couldn't agree more. Takes commitment and consistency every day #g2great https://t.co/VBJXOKMEUV

JonathanKegler Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct it takes a total commitment and schedule to do what's best for students everyday! Those that struggle depend on YOU #g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q5.#g2great Model, practice, model, practice the desired independent behaviors first 6 weeks of school. Seems like a lot-worth it in the end

Deb_Frazier Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

When ss have true choice in the work and ownership in the classroom it just all comes together . #g2great

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5: Yes to modeling and practicing; taking time to build routines. Also, being on "roller skates" helps at the start of the year. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#G2Great Q6 https://t.co/MlUlDGzu1V

trevorabryan Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 @jdolci Can use The Access Lenses w/ all texts,movies, videos, music, artworks, books, poems...any texts. #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@sshubitz I agree! #g2great https://t.co/5c3mvxNpjD

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@pcroskey3 Practicing during the first six weeks of school makes all the difference! #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@LisaCorbett0261 Aw! Enjoy your two sweeties. (Can't believe our girls are headed to KINDERGARTEN this fall!) #g2great

RebeccaMarsick Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5: building a classroom community where ss rely on one another for help b4 coming to the teacher helps with routines #g2great

trevorabryan Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#g2great https://t.co/Jhe4UIUHlB

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

This! https://t.co/68F9BdJgPF

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@JonathanKegler Absolutely! When they know you are committed, and they know you care about them...good things happen. #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5: Make sure the routine is necessary and not a Timewaster. (like 1 person sharpens pencils at a time). Ss MUST write! #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Wow! This chat is going so fast, I cannot keep up! So much to learn from @sshubitz Thankful I will creat @Storify and post later #g2great

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Teaching partner how to do the work helps!! Want Ss understand the power mentor texts& progressions #g2great https://t.co/R9cdcZnGvy

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5- lots of modeling, establishing partnerships, above all nurturing Ss belief that they are writers and what they write is gold. #g2great

JonathanKegler Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@janmillburk @BurkinsandYaris We ensure that students have a product to show what they now KNOW! Accountability 101! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Art of Comprehension (AoC) is the perfect compliment for craft moves. Love this Trevor! #G2Great https://t.co/vzPsVAQngv

trevorabryan Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 @jdolci Can use The Access Lenses w/ all texts,movies, videos, music, artworks, books, poems...any texts. #g2great

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@jarhartz @LisaEickholdt Curious....does anyone use the term "touchstone text" anymore? #g2great

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@CathyMere #g2great I have to make sure I do this more purposefully.

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6 So important! Saves time & prevents confusion! If we speak same language we can take work deeper! @burkinsandyaris #CraftMoves #G2Great

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#g2great A6 Common language will help work continue from grade to grade! Shared understanding for professional conversations!

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6 We did this this year! Ensuring that everyone has common understanding is key - a glossary is an efficient tool! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6 The left hand has to know what the right hand is doing. Let’s be sure we’re talking @ the same child/goal? #G2Great #CraftMoves

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6: Using the same language minimizes confusion for kids. Words don’t become jargon if kids know what Ts mean. #G2Great #CraftMoves

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@brennanamy And here I thought it was just me. It's a breathless pace (in the best way possible)! #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@MrsTinaCassidy Yes! It's where rapport building is everything. If the first two weeks don't go smoothly, the year will be long. #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@franmcveigh twt inspired me to use pens instead - love it #g2great

JRamirez_CES Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

.@drmaryhoward yes every possible object or task needs to checked #g2great #craftmoves https://t.co/AyEuOh5GJH

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A5 Leave no stone unturned. Look at everything (ie: seating, task, text) & adjust accordingly. #G2Great #CraftMoves

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

It sure does! Hard to resist flying out the gate and getting right to the fun stuff. But it pays off! #g2great https://t.co/t4dkL3cEEn

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#g2great When I was coaching, Ts often got frustrated with the time I suggested for building routines. I had to promise it would pay off

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Who is joining us for the first time tonight? I feel like I have not been able to give proper “welcomes” with the speed of the chat #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@DalilaE Would love more information about this model! #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@rscalateach We've talked about distinguishing between MTs and TTs on #TWTBlog. Happy to share our definitions w/you if you'd like. #G2Great

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Common language provides clarity and avoids confusion. It is clear what we are saying and doing #G2Great

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#g2great A6 Common language allows Ts from diff buildings to come together & talk a/b moving instruction forward for ALL of their Ss.

MrsMues Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

One draft is rarely enough. Love looking at drafts that show a writer's process--Twain's manuscripts, etc. #g2great https://t.co/VK41oDmKzT

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@_briank_ The idea that a good writer is always thinking, expressing, improving, growing. One draft isn't necessarily enough. #g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6.#g2great Having a common lang school wide-is what's best for kids. That simple!

svoegele11 Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 to avoid confusion and increase communication, in turn creating better relationships #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6: Have a well-stocked writing center so sts can help themselves to what they need. #G2Great #CraftMoves https://t.co/Ze1wwXuTfF

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

This is so true. When our district started using common language K-8 we saw HUGE difference! #g2great https://t.co/fAsOVzHI5E

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A6: Using the same language minimizes confusion for kids. Words don’t become jargon if kids know what Ts mean. #G2Great #CraftMoves

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6: So ss aren't starting from fresh every school year - carry over #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@danie11e1 @franmcveigh Lucy Calkins suggests Ss write in pen. Allows Ss to experience the editing process, see their changes. #g2great

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 Common language lets us talk about work w/o confusion. Can't move kids forward if they're not crystal clear about our meaning. #G2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6: Common language establishes confidence. It is the most authentic "word choice" exercise that we get to practice every day. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A5 Find ways to make thinking routines "sticky" whether it's simple things like Ss-created bookmarks or anchor charts #DIYLiteracy #g2great

fulsa019 Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

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fulsa019 Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#강남야구장01021543560 #강남풀싸롱01021543560 #강남풀싸롱 #강남야구장 강남풀싸롱 강남야구장 #달려 #선릉야구장01021543560 #g2great

JonathanKegler Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Rules/Procedures/Expectations always proceed the learning. Once you establish these then you can "Empower" students #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I’d be curious too Ryan. Thinking #G2Great friends? https://t.co/WRsVteVppo

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@jarhartz @LisaEickholdt Curious....does anyone use the term "touchstone text" anymore? #g2great

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6- A means to communicate allows S writers to feel empowered and understood as writers. Common lang builds community. #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@mindi_r I JUST talked about this with a head of school today. Some Ts can't say "writer's wksp" if others say "writing wksp." #g2great

MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6: Consistency across classrooms is good for kids! Eliminates confusion / mixed messages #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 @franmcveigh Yes that is one of my favorite parts! I never liked erasers. #g2great

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6: Common language eliminates Ss confusion, especially struggling writers who work with more than one T, or Ss who move frequently.#g2great

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#g2great A6. Need a common language 4 common understanding but also part of developing a community,

RoseCappelli Jul 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A little late to the party! Sorry #g2great

mshellala Jul 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Yes, (glad it's not just me) always seems like +++ time each Sept, but the value = immeasurable @MentorTextGal #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@sshubitz @brennanamy We’re trending already. I gave up trying to get them all a LONG time ago. Storify is a blessing! #G2Great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@sshubitz #g2great Now we’ve got to get used to calling ours Literacy Studio as we’re now blending reading/writing workshop!

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A6 Common language helps learning stick—too many different terms for same thing can confuse & frustrate, esp more fragile learners #g2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#G2Great A5 With the use of technology, I am able to meet the needs of my Ss. It truly makes me more efficient.

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Ten minutes until I name the winners of the amazing book #CraftMoves by @sshubitz #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@mollienye72 It is even weirder if you change grades #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 We confuse children if we’re at cross purposes. We must be on the same page at all times. #G2Great #CraftMoves

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: Ss DESERVE the consistency of language not "cuteness" class by class w/ o understanding vocab! #g2great

JonathanKegler Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct @mindi_r I always tell my teachers to invest first 2 weeks to building the proper habits. This buys time later on! #g2great

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 #g2great The common language helps me be more consistent too- hard to ensure that all are doing this though- easy to slip back 2 old ways

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@sshubitz I always envisioned the TT (teacher chosen/supports work of unit) MT selected by student - (personal writing teacher) #g2great

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@sshubitz #g2great If you’re looking for clipboards, I just bought a bunch at Dollar Tree for $1 a piece. Just an FYI 4 your writing center!

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: @MisterMinor says Failure isn't biggest obstacle 4 Ss being surprised by it is. Common lang lessens the surprise & thus failure #g2great

ButlerNgugi Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6. #g2great I'm sure common language contributes to collective Ts efficacy-huge effect size based on Hattie's work. https://t.co/G38arvNPlS

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

AMAZING organizational system. I love this Stacey! #G2Great https://t.co/lPuN1dNmJe

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6: Have a well-stocked writing center so sts can help themselves to what they need. #G2Great #CraftMoves https://t.co/Ze1wwXuTfF

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: common vocabulary creates a flow from one grade to the next. Builds a foundation. Love not having to reinvent the wheel. #g2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6: Common language sends the msg that their voice matters. What you say to one another makes an impact... #g2great

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@rscalateach good question. IDK but the word makes me happy. I use "Mentor text" with kids. @LisaEickholdt #g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@danie11e1 Can you imagine, if Ts had to start 'fresh' with a new school wide lang every year? Need to put ourselves in Ss shoes! #g2great

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#g2great A6 common Language also makes Ss feel successful as they move from grade to grade, knowing that they know

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6 Common language needs to be shared not just among ELA Ts but all disciplines. Teaching writing is every Ts responsibility. #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@ErikaMVictor I think it takes great effort and full faculty buy-in to make this happen, don't you? #g2great

trevorabryan Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6 Establishing common language allows all Ss 2access the conversation & thinking-makes room for all learners to participate & grow #G2Great

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@sshubitz Love the language of invitation and expectation on the sign - #choicewords #g2great

MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@mindi_r @sshubitz Literacy Studio! I like that!! #g2great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6 HEllo can we shout this from the mountains! #g2great https://t.co/8DwZ5udpjT

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6: Ss DESERVE the consistency of language not "cuteness" class by class w/ o understanding vocab! #g2great

trevorabryan Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#g2great https://t.co/OVfOqsgcIh

mshellala Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@trevorabryan This is an amazing resource! Thanks for sharing :)

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@RoseCappelli Welcome! Glad to made it to #g2great tonight

mindi_r Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@danie11e1 @mollienye72 I’m going from middle school to 3rd grade this year! I’m in for a real shock, I think. #g2great

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6: All levels of writers can contribute to the conversation with a common vocabulary...and they can understand others better. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6 Not just common language impt, but shared understanding of that language, too! #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@rscalateach Thanks, Ryan. It was inspired by my @responsiveclass training. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

No such thing as late at #G2Great Rose. So happy you’re here. There will be a storify posted later! https://t.co/KpifnDjOrX

RoseCappelli Jul 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A little late to the party! Sorry #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Yes, yes, yes! RT @triciaebarvia A6 Not just common language impt, but shared understanding of that language, too! #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Mic drop moment! #g2great https://t.co/bbBaYEUgUo

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A6 Not just common language impt, but shared understanding of that language, too! #g2great

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

So much is gained in the long run. So important. I always regret it when I don't give time to routines #G2Great https://t.co/71iig9omss

JonathanKegler Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct @mindi_r I always tell my teachers to invest first 2 weeks to building the proper habits. This buys time later on! #g2great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Amen! #g2great https://t.co/HKT5lcXeS2

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6 Common language needs to be shared not just among ELA Ts but all disciplines. Teaching writing is every Ts responsibility. #g2great

JRamirez_CES Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@drmary howard Q6 the flow of understanding much easier among Ts&Ss. Dimish confusion & focus on task. #g2great https://t.co/ryWlyXpTf0

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#G2Great Q6 https://t.co/MlUlDGzu1V

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward So funny! Talk about common language. I suppose this is an "old" term. Showing my age! #g2great

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@ButlerNgugi so great to see you!! @DrMaryHoward this is the friend I made from @MisterMinor seminar #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6 This common lens allows us to coordinate our efforts at a schoolwide level. This is CRITICAL! #G2Great #CraftMoves

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#G2Great Q7 just ahead https://t.co/OBymn3dtxx

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@triciaebarvia This is so true! Writing is a major component across content areas. That common language is critical. #g2great

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@sshubitz #g2great yes, and it is this buy in that takes time and energy (and expectation of admin helps).

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Thanks, @leahod! There were times I had to shut down the writing center if the kids weren't taking care of it. #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

So true! #g2great https://t.co/kElnGNGxag

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 Take responsibility! Don’t blame Sts for behaviors rising from disrespectful tasks (worksheets). Be accountable! #G2Great #CraftMoves

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6: Common language, beliefs, vision and Time dedicated to students writing are all Critical! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I LOVE new friends. Welcome welcome welcome! #G2Great https://t.co/Gm2xYfKgUG

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@ButlerNgugi so great to see you!! @DrMaryHoward this is the friend I made from @MisterMinor seminar #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Yes. Common language empowers Ss, initiates them into the discipline, builds confidence #g2great https://t.co/bRRpDQ7Oy9

_briank_ Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A6: Common language sends the msg that their voice matters. What you say to one another makes an impact... #g2great

JonathanKegler Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct @mindi_r Those that take off from the beginning normally have to invest time later on so it balances out! #G2Great

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@sshubitz @ErikaMVictor #g2great As a school we focused on math vocab and strategies, Made a difference

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@RoseCappelli Glad you're hear, Rose! I love your books on mentor texts, too! #g2great

leahod Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6 Common language leads to common expectations, and results in greater student success across classrooms and over time. #g2great

mshellala Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6 a common language makes the moves sound authentic and not gimmicky to Ss, too #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Another mic drop moment! Active engagement and learning vs. busy work. This right here! #g2great https://t.co/S4qp4tD9FL

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A5 Take responsibility! Don’t blame Sts for behaviors rising from disrespectful tasks (worksheets). Be accountable! #G2Great #CraftMoves

TheChrisGMurray Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski Agreed! It's a necessity for true vertical alignment! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#G2Great Q7 https://t.co/i60hh2f8jh

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7 Anything by Eve Bunting, Cynthia Rylant, Kadir Nelson, Jacqueline Woodson, or Kevin Henkes #G2Great

DalilaE Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A6 Ss feel empowered when they use "real" words. Using writer vocabulary gives them agency and cements their identity as writers. #g2great

ButlerNgugi Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@jdolci @DrMaryHoward @MisterMinor #G2Great I'm honored to be chatting with such distinguished people! ☺️

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@MisterMinor PS THANK YOU to @jarhartz for sharing that quote w our #g2great fam last summer!

leahod Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@sshubitz Sounds like a great writing resource and a lesson in responsibility. Even better! #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Thanks, Mary! This freed me from having to get things for my kids so I could do what mattered: TEACH! #G2Great

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Informational-SteveJenkins and Seymour Simon. Fiction- Cynthia Rylant and Eve Bunting #G2Great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Narrative - Roller Coaster, One Green Apple, Saturday and Teacakes, anything by Pollaco and Rylant. #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

a7: Fell in love with this at #tcrwp Dave Eggers! #g2great https://t.co/FzPBnOnWiu

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A7: knew this tough question was coming, What's Eating You by Nikola Davies, The Relatives Came Cynthia Rylant #g2great

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A7 Love this book from @toonbooks @burkinsandyaris #CraftMoves #G2Great https://t.co/0UfqwXhZpD

MrsSokolowski Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#g2great A7 Been loving the Love Monster books! So much craft. Cynthia Rylant, Mem Fox, Mo Willems accessible for young writers.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A7 Definitely a TON of picture books and wordless books. Gorgeous pictures are so enticing. #G2Great #CraftMoves

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A great conversation tonight! Thoroughly enjoying the dialogue. #g2great

LitCoachDanaK Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#g2great A7 Henry's Freedom Box is one of my most favorite mentors!!

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward it is not through individual effort, but collective effort that we are going to reach new heights #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@leahod I think so. Shutting it down never lasted more than a day. The kids got the message QUICKLY! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

As educators we must look inward & question what we do, why we do it right & benefit to Sts right Greg! #G2Great https://t.co/JGEateg4qg

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Another mic drop moment! Active engagement and learning vs. busy work. This right here! #g2great https://t.co/S4qp4tD9FL
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT
  
  A5 Take responsibility! Don’t blame Sts for behaviors rising from disrespectful tasks (worksheets). Be accountable! #G2Great #CraftMoves

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#g2great When this is achieved, we know we've truly achieved the framework for a community of readers & writers! https://t.co/ZpkAp2Ru8T

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Create structures in the classroom and provide tools that promote independence and make kids feel like they can do this #g2great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A6 We can't forget, we do what we do bc of the Ss not what's easiest for Ts. Common language is a must across all areas. #g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@hayhurst3 Great minds think alike! Many of my fav authors, too! #g2great

TheChrisGMurray Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#g2great Late to the party! #7thgrade #writing #ELA teacher from Collierville, TN! Great to meet all of you and make new #PLN connections!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

We are equally honored to have you here tonight Anitra. We hope you’ll join us every Thur 8:30 EST. #G2great https://t.co/zizvZd0hew

ButlerNgugi Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@jdolci @DrMaryHoward @MisterMinor #G2Great I'm honored to be chatting with such distinguished people! ☺️

JRamirez_CES Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

. @mollienye72 yes smooth transitions less confusion #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: There are always new titles! Looking forward to sharing more titles on 8/10 for #pb10for10 on #TWTBlog. #G2Great #CraftMoves

thebeachpapers Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A6 A common language saves so much time at the beginning of the year and allows for the growth to continue across class and school. #G2Great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@MrsSokolowski All three are great! I worked with a class of 1st graders who loved mentoring themselves after Elephant & Piggie! #G2Great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: Also Mesmerized - so much to learn here (scientific study) #g2great https://t.co/sBicH6U3LT

misschris61 Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#g2great Hi Carolina from Dallas just joining A7: Any pic book by Polacco

Betsy_writes Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: A great nf book is, Pink is for Blobfish by @Jess_Keating Great structure and kids love it! #G2Great @craftmoves

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: I like funny mentor texts too like That is not a good idea, Don't let the pigeon drive the bus, Sam and Dave dig a hole #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: Owl Moon by Jane Yolen #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Totally frame worthy. We always need to focus our need time & energy on what matters Stacey! #G2Great https://t.co/ezsa9HyffF

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward Thanks, Mary! This freed me from having to get things for my kids so I could do what mattered: TEACH! #G2Great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

The Airport Book by Lisa Brown is a new one that I love and could be used for informational writing. #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@danie11e1 An oldie, but a goodie! #g2great

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: Cynthia rylant, Jane yolen, Steve Jenkins - wow, I have soooo many. Need to marinate on this one!#g2great

ButlerNgugi Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7. #g2great anything by Patricia Polacco! Her books make awesome mentor texts.

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 Love this new book 4 young rdrs: simple text but big ideas @PeachtreePub @burkinsandyaris #CraftMoves #G2Great https://t.co/iwu1vyzXd3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 Don’t forget poetry! I LOVE the National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry/Nature. GORGEOUS! #G2Great #CraftMoves

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A text that I have just stumbled upon is Down the Road by Alice Schertle, it is a beautifully crafted story #g2great

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A6 Common language: Assists w/ time/teaching - Ts/Ss don't have to learn new terms from year 2 year or school to school. #g2great

JRamirez_CES Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

.@triciaebarvia 👍😎 agree! !! #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7- One book I read every year is Martin's Big Words. Great non-fiction text with plenty of wonderful illustrations & text styles. #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7: #g2great for our vegetarians . . . https://t.co/oHWYdTkBbf

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7: @peterhreynolds 4 sure! Ezra Jack Keats, Donald Crews, Rylant, @ViolaCanales, Katherine Applegate and on and on #G2Great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@sshubitz It is! I remember my school librarian reading it to me, she had such a cool story telling voice #g2great

rdgtchr13 Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7- too many... by author- Mo Willems, Cynthia Rylant,Jane Yolen, Ralph Fletcher, and plenty of NF pic books #g2great

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Here are a few favorites. Like to also remember to consider informational, poetry, digital mentors. #g2great https://t.co/JkVcXmzqw8

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 So many favorites! A newer book I love is Blizzard by John Rocco. Great examples of different ways to show passage of time. #G2great

DehaanMaria Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#G2Great A6 Consistent academic language is the key to foster growth for all learners. Everyone must be on the same page to grow our kids.

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7. #g2great Finding Winnie is a new fav of mine. Love that it's a family memoir & that Christopher Robin Milne comes in at the end.

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 #g2great I would love it if we communicated mentor texts among grades in schl so tchrs do not all repeat fr grade 2 grade. Many choices

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@janmillburk @PeachtreePub @BurkinsandYaris The Sills create incredible nonfiction picture books! #G2Great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A6 #G2Great Common language sends this message: https://t.co/kb4Ho81CJu

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes!!! #G2Great https://t.co/dynS9gGrsW

ButlerNgugi Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7. #g2great anything by Patricia Polacco! Her books make awesome mentor texts.

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I love that Ryan. I can’t even imagine not joining forces in this wonderful work we are so blessed to do! #G2Great https://t.co/sghOmCXldw

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward it is not through individual effort, but collective effort that we are going to reach new heights #g2great

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Also love Island: A Story of the Galapagos by Jason Chin. #g2great

jarhartz Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

ooking at Hey World by Jean Little as a mentor for Essay @KatherineBomer Marshfield Dreams @FletcherRalph for Memoir #g2great

rscalateach Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

https://t.co/TfGebDRAwt This is my current go to text for opinion argument - engagement = sky-high @sfrazintcrwp shared it with me #g2great

Betsy_writes Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: I also love I Fly, The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are by Bridget Heos #G2Great @craftmoves

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7: My fav digital mentor texts are Amazon commercials, Chipotle commercials, Scooby Doo for mystery, etc #g2great

FloradTeach Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#g2great A7 Lots of picture books but also have NF books I go to as well

svoegele11 Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A7 Definitely Patricia Polacco, Cynthia Rylnt, and Jane Yolen #g2great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Poetry - Dear World, All the Small Poems, poetry bks by Rebecca Dotlich & Kristine O'Connell George #g2great

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Love, love, love! #G2Great https://t.co/0W3q9m9bQF

mollienye72 Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: Cynthia rylant, Jane yolen, Steve Jenkins - wow, I have soooo many. Need to marinate on this one!#g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I worked on that in one of my schools, @ErikaMVictor. It's tricky (when ppl think something is THEIR book), but possible to do. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

We love early, late, and in the middle Chris. WELCOME! #G2Great We meet every Thur 8:30 EST https://t.co/Iylb5uSrNl

TheChrisGMurray Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#g2great Late to the party! #7thgrade #writing #ELA teacher from Collierville, TN! Great to meet all of you and make new #PLN connections!

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@rscalateach @sfrazintcrwp Ooh I could always use new opinion mentors! #g2great

mshellala Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 Wow...so many...top of my head: I Want My Hat Back, any pict bk by A.Rosenthal, It's a Book, Connect the Stars by de los Santos #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 Be open to possibilities. Articles, fiction, nonfiction, advertisements. Craft moves ABOUND every cornerr! #G2Great #CraftMoves

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@Betsy_writes Oooh, I don't know those two, Betsy. #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7: Love, love, LOVE Roxaboxen as mentor text for memoir, sentence study, purposeful punctuation, voice—my HS Ss love it. #g2great

leahod Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Look at what just fell into my Amazon cart! Ordered and on its way. :) Can't wait to read it. @sshubitz #g2great https://t.co/6hHYJj3mK7

DalilaE Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 A new fav that I picked up from #twtblog is One Word from Sophia by Jim Averbwck. LOVE! #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 (cont.)- Many Eric Carle books. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, for example. #g2great

franmcveigh Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7: Still love Yard Sale for so much! Thanks @sfrazintcrwp #g2great

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7. The Relatives Came, Owl Moon, The Snowy Day, Rough Faced Girl...at the top of my mind right now. #g2great

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@sshubitz I started working on my list last week! #G2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@triciaebarvia That one is in my personal mentor text collection (for my fiction writing). #g2great

jdsniadecki Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Me, too! Love Owl Moon. #G2Great https://t.co/riTp4h0cXL

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A7: Owl Moon by Jane Yolen #g2great

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7: Love how @KatieMuhtaris and @KristinZiemke talk about photographs as mentor texts in #amplify #g2great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 Ss loved the Don't Let the Pigeon drive the bus! #g2great

jazzmeister2013 Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@brennanamy @MargaretMariel2 @mrsmues @DehaanMaria @ButlerNgugi Wow! Awesome! How cool is this? Thank you very much! #g2great

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@ErikaMVictor Yes! Always love to know mentors students come into the classroom carrying in their hearts. #g2great https://t.co/58AZvWj1Vs

ErikaMVictor Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 #g2great I would love it if we communicated mentor texts among grades in schl so tchrs do not all repeat fr grade 2 grade. Many choices

JillDerosa Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I was introduced to the series Voices from the past during the Williamsburg Institute and want to use it to teach perspective #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#G2Great Challenge just ahead https://t.co/Acyw37xNE4

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#G2Great Words of Wisdom from Stacey to inspire our chat tonight @sshubitz https://t.co/w23S7IpEGG

jdolci Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@LitLearnAct AWESOME resources! TY! #G2Great

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Amy Ludwig VanDerwater's Poetry Farm is a great site for mentor poems. #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 @MargaretMariel2 @mrsmues @DehaanMaria @ButlerNgugi Thank you all for sharing such smart thinking with us! #g2great

TheChrisGMurray Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@leahod Agreed! Power in common expectations across #PLC, grade level, school, district, etc. We need 2 have these conversations! #g2great

mshellala Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7 lots of argument and info texts from NY Times and Wash Post #g2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7 Angel for Solomon Singer - beautiful!!! SO much to talk about with Ss. Every sentence sings. #g2great

LitLearnAct Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I cry every time I read this! So beautiful and touching! #g2great https://t.co/DUlwYNDp3q

MentorTextGal Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7. #g2great Finding Winnie is a new fav of mine. Love that it's a family memoir & that Christopher Robin Milne comes in at the end.

MrsJFountain Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7: So many great titles shared! Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beatty, The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires, and more. #g2great

2BernK Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A7: I love Apple Picking Time by Michelle Slawson. It's an older title with so many narrative craft moves in it. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

That looks incredible. Author Jan (I can’t see it) #G2Great https://t.co/5blglMZUem

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 Love this new book 4 young rdrs: simple text but big ideas @PeachtreePub @burkinsandyaris #CraftMoves #G2Great https://t.co/iwu1vyzXd3

JRamirez_CES Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

.@sshubitz @leahod. Yes at times it needed to retrain Ss to be successful in that station. #G2Great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Response for #CraftMoves Challenge: I cannot wait to see the titles you tweet this week! #G2Great

Betsy_writes Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@sshubitz They are both fairly new (?) I think. Each have some nice humor wrapped with information #G2Great #craftmoves

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Challenge: This is a great chance to build a mini collection of MUST MENTORS & open a support door! #G2Great #CraftMoves

hayhurst3 - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

CHALLENGE: #G2Great #craftmoves https://t.co/TJQqk7XZm8

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#G2Great CHALLENGE https://t.co/SnISQ6DexB

misschris61 Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#g2great In Spanish, anything by Ana Galan or Yanitzia Canetti

pcroskey3 Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7 Mentor Text for Writing Traits: https://t.co/MVOmV3h2jJ #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@LitCoachDanaK If you saw my to be considered book stack for that post you'd pass out! #G2Great

2coldd_cbe Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#DROPPINGTOMMA #NowPlaying #g2great #G2G https://t.co/TUzy8GUDIY

MisterMinor Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Common language is key, but shared language (classroom language that we co-create) can be transformative for students. #g2great

MrsMues Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7 The Missing Piece Meets the Big O by Shel Silverstein. Simple but powerful. #g2great

CathyMere Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@DrLMaucione Truth!!!! #g2great https://t.co/QSbkE6N52N

DrLMaucione Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Amy Ludwig VanDerwater's Poetry Farm is a great site for mentor poems. #g2great

MrsTinaCassidy Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@MargaretMariel2 Knuffle Bunny too! #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@sshubitz What a great collection of titles! #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@Betsy_writes Would you mind emailing me the titles. I'm afraid I'll lose it if I rely on Twitter alone. #G2Great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

It's a great feeling to spend time w/educators I feel inspired by & connected to from afar. Thanks for inviting me to be part of #G2Great!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#G2Great is delighted to have guest hosts Kristi & Christine next week @MrazKristine @christine_hertz @HeinemannPub https://t.co/NKT4y7WgAh

janmillburk Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Good night friends! Wonderful to connect with @sshubitz & dear #G2Great friends 2 talk about #CraftMoves XOXOXOXO https://t.co/1LOweSOdTi

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A7 I also rely on my good friend, mentor @LynneRDorfman for recommendations! She never ceases to amaze me. #g2great

sshubitz Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

We should NEVER be afraid to reteach a routine... even in the springtime! @JRamirez_CES @leahod #G2Great

MargaretMariel2 Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Yay! T Y #g2great https://t.co/lGvzsQPogO

brennanamy - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Congratulations to @MargaretMariel2 @jazzmeister2013 @mrsmues @DehaanMaria @ButlerNgugi You are the winners!

DrMaryHoward - Moderator Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

We are so grateful to you for inspiring us all tonight Stacey & for writing this exquisite book! #G2Great

JRamirez_CES Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

.@MisterMinor well said. I agree. #g2great 👌 👍😎

flynn_catherine Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@sshubitz Thanks for this book, Stacey! It's an incredible resource! #G2great

triciaebarvia Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@sshubitz I really can't say enough how much I love that book. Sigh. #g2great

danie11e1 Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Wow great chat, next week looks great too! Lots of rereading #g2great