#ksedchat Archive
Thank you for visiting #ksedchat. We welcome all educators to our chat that runs Mondays at 8 p.m. Central. Though many of our educators have their homes in Kansas, all teachers are welcome to pop in and join in on the learning.
Monday March 7, 2016
Garden City joining in for .
Excited to be on this evening! My reluctant toddler is resisting bedtime, may be in and out.
Angie Boone from Cheney, excited for tonight!
I missed too! Was spending my evenings studying for GRE but now that's behind me!
Not even from KS, but always enjoy and the company. Thanks
Adrianne Williams, 8-ELA, Hack the Learning
Danae Kaufman, 1st grade at Hesston, Mercy Watson!
Yo I'm Cassie-I teach in KC. I can only smile w/half my face rt now but trust me Im happy 2b here https://t.co/Iu0c0qFBzS
Cody, 1st grade teacher from NW Kansas.
David from leavenworth(not in prison lol) maniac Magee
Megan Kohlman, 7th ELA in Hesston. My fav book to recommend right now is Rhyme Schemer, but will probably change by next week!
A1 Marah, 2nd grade teacher from Manhattan. I recommend Owl Moon by
Erika Cooper, 2nd grade, DeSoto, anything from the mystery genre my kids are really into those this year!
Rachel, Librarian from Hesston. Too many to count! Had 2 8th gr S fighting over Salt to the Sea today.
YES! I made it home in time to join ! I might be a bit slow with my responses tonight routine is off tonight!
Angie Boone special educator, To Kill a Mockingbird
Hi everyone, Brandi, instructional coach
Mark, Dir of Distance Learning w/ Who Moved My Cheese is my recommendation.
Andrea from Ellinwood, 1st grade teacher, 1:1 iPads, happy to be here.
Hey ! Megan, AP at Eudora High School joining in tonight.
Hi Melissa B-Smith, 6th grade ESL, TSGA in
Amanda 3rd! When I saw the intro q I knew there was no way to recommend only 1!! Some of my Feb reads. https://t.co/3ChRbFQuJW
Hey , Derek from Columbus, OH, K-5 Instructional Coach.
Those are so good! I LOVED Echo and The War that Saved My Life!
I just read The War that Saved me this weekend. LOVED it!
So glad to be back @ ! Carmen from McPherson, KS! Love so much "A Fish In A Tree"
I recommend The Red Queen to my Ss
bringing some folks this way
Great book hmmm... some of my favs for kiddos Carry on by , Red Queen, All the Bright Places, I'll Give You the Sun
Press Here is great! And we like the 2nd one too at our house.
Tracy Meinzer. Garden City. High school English teacher. Book depends on student. Percy Jackson. The Help. Legend. Before I fall.
Rachel Harder, 4th grade, Hesston. I always recommend the Amulet series by , anything by
Jill Weber from Cheney! 7-8 Soc Studies. Harry Potter or Trail of the Spanish Bit...written by Don Coldsmith from Emporia
Hi ! Kara, HS Science Teacher in SW KS. I love books. I recommend lots of them. Choosing 1 is like choosing a fave kid. Can't.
I recommend all books to anyone and everyone! She's great! Clever books that make you smile.
our kids are gobbling up Red Queen
Paula - Kansas MTSS Trainer. Book Rec:Perks of Being a Wallflower
James Beard, Algebra 2 and Geometry from Garden City High
Although I did just recommend my library get The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks...
Amanda Waugh. Garden City. Intermediate center. Books...Harry Potter, hunger games, Percy Jackson.
Q1 coming up in a minute!
Hello Might be lurking a bit. Working while watching the feed! Lisa, from KCK Media Tech in Turner Dist.
Kara 6th grade, Hutchinson. Wonder would be the book I would recommend!
Sky from Phillipsburg K-2SPED
I just discovered Friendshape and One of Those Days over the wknd-love those!
Jason from Buhler. ELA teacher and coach. I recommend "All the Pretty Horses" by McCarthy.
Good evening all! I'm in Garden City, where I teach 7th grade science. A book I loved when I was their age was A Brave New World.
Cindy at Buhler Schools joining. Love YA lit so maybe Divergent, Harry Potter, or Fault in Stars.
Our cook, Frank McManus wrote a book called "Odium" that my kids find interesting.
The best books are ones writer by my kids. They are awesome because all kids can relate.
For the book, Im not much of a reader. I recommend John Green or for the kid just to read anything at all. Its better than nothing
Michelle Leedom, 6th grade language arts in Andover, KS. My book recommendation to students would be Wonder.
YES! I tell every MS S to read Wonder.
Audrey. Topeka Public Schools. Social Studies & Word Processing. Just read Citizen for book club. Very relevant to society today.
Lots of fun new faces tonight on . Books always bring out the fun people!
When I was in MS, my books of choice were The Hardy Boys...I still have boxes full of them to pass down to my girls!
I engage dormant readers by helping them find books about things they are interested in
Good evening everyone! Randy, Kansas Commissioner.
A1) I engage dormant readers by encouraging them to find an interesting topic!!
A1) Try to engage them with books that relate with their interests
Q1: I let kids pick music lyrics to read and slowly get them to a book. Build confidence first. I tie a just dance to it too.
Q1: I work to get to know students' interests and find lots of related books to recommend to them & minimize reading requirements.
A1 Even at the middle levels, I think a good read aloud gets Ss engaged
A1 By reading a variety of texts as read alouds, you never know what might grab their attention
A1 - If dealing with a free-read situation, turn it into passion project/genius hour
A1: Find books they can connect with. Also, even at the HS level, read to them. It hooks them. https://t.co/fTMvE2wKLV
A1: Lock into their interests, find what they love, engage through connecting activities
A1: Simple resp is allow them to explore their own interests and go from there.
Oh I like that idea! Kind of along the lines of poetry--music makes it seem accessible.
A1: Be tricky! Give them graphic novels, audiobooks, comics, short stories, poems, super engaging books, let them choose anything
A1: I try and have them read things besides the textbook. Have connections to the world. Interesting stories. Etc.
A1: choice and starting off with graphic novels. No discussion about their "level."
A1: Once hooked, I do active learner activities with book
try to bring in different articles to read about science. Every1 loves reading about giant bugs, right?
A1 work REALLY hard to find topics they like and then in turn find different genres of books on that topic!
A1) Engage them by showing books from outside what they know - graphic novels, etc. Find what is interesting to them (not us) :)
A1 I have maps, magazines, recipes, poems, etc. in our classroom library
Josh Stephenson Assistant Principal Liberal HS
A1:find materials Ss like and that's controversial. We read tons of articles on video game addiction, for ex
I take the time to visit my Ss to see what their interests are or what authors they like. All about finding the right book.
Hello friends! It's Monday & that's a good thing because 1. It's 2. ! I'm Instr Coach !
Hello friends! It's Monday & that's a good thing because 1. It's 2. ! I'm Instr Coach !
Sam from Buhler! 9-10 ELA teacher. Favorite book To Kill a Mockingbird. I also love Heroes by Cormier - fast read, lots of action!
Q1 Read pieces of good books out loud. Personally recommend books. Place good books on desks- they always pick them up.
A1: It's all about finding something interesting to them. I hate when people get judgy about what kids/people read.
"no discussion about their 'level'" YES! YES! YES!
A1: Don't pressure on it. Give space for reading. Model it yourself. Notice and praise those that are reading for pleasure
A1) Convos about interests start 1st then suggest and expose to materials of interest.
A1) At the primary level, reading aloud is crucial.
A1: Have genuine discussions about the books they are reading with them, and finding out what interests them
I try to find books to read to my class that are exciting. Ss usually end up checking them out at the library when I'm finished
A1)Anytime u can connect themes from a novel into current issues & have meaningful work go along w it, you'll have more engagement
Annie first grade teacher in Kansas. A1: I do a read aloud from a funny book that is a series. Hook 'em with one and give em more
A1: In school I always loved whatever we read aloud as a class, other than Scarlet Letter...yuck
I also try to make sure our read aloud books have sequels, which I don't read to them.
A1. I try to encourage dormant readers by spending time with them in the library and finding books of interest.
Q1: I also just started an instagram to share books I'm reading with Ss. This am it was "Did u really read 3 books this weekend?"
A1: I discuss books with SS indivialually. Show them books they miught like. I read with them allow them to read picture books!!!
Agree!! It's how I always get them hooked on a series! https://t.co/rno6KkHbgQ
A1) At the primary level, reading aloud is crucial.
Sooo many creative activities w textual connections
A1: It's hard to get kids excited about reading mathy things. So when I get the chance, I like to ask about what they are reading
A1) Have a Twitter chat as a formative assessment! :)
Yes, vary the engaging text
Dig deeper! When a S says they aren't a reader I tell them they haven't found the right book!
A1: I think you have to get them into the right book and provide TIME for them to read it. The Ss love when I read to them!
A1: pick books that students relate to. Characters same age and same problems
Awesome! So important for Ss to have reading convos with every adult in the building. Helps Ss see reading is 4 all!
A1: Diff perspective from , but always have literacy (interactive word wall, objective, posters) all over my gym!
My kiddos are hooked on GN this year! Been a great step from picture books to chapter books! https://t.co/lCsrYx2PRG
A1: choice and starting off with graphic novels. No discussion about their "level."
A1- I try to encourage Ss to read books they are interested in, will enjoy, & have peer recommendations!
I don't know why but I am digging the chp matchbook idea
we do book talks - Read a part - cliffhanger - and they go check it out!
Yes! Just heard from Ss today-way to encourage more reading is by providing time to read! https://t.co/tUORVZaN2e
A1: I think you have to get them into the right book and provide TIME for them to read it. The Ss love when I read to them!
A1 p2: I try my best to get them interested in a book they are trying to read if I know its plot. Or try to suggest something
A1: Sell, sell, sell! I talk up books that I think my Ss would like.
I call GNs the gateway drugs to getting them hooked onto other things.
. had a great definition of "dormant" today 4 Ss: "kids who haven't figured out that reading is cool yet"
A1: engage them! Hook with music, art history, religion;find their interest. A book is waiting. https://t.co/wiyibBS9AP
A1)read aloud, character studies, finding out what interests Ss and go from there
The sophs are reading Fahrenheit 451, and one of my students was talking about what he read so passionately. Was great to hear!
A1) Even if it's a classic, the themes/emotions that existed then still exist now. You just have to find HOW they exist for our Ss
It is hard to find the time; however, many don't have an internal reading voice = impt. for T to model!
right, love a good reader's theater
A GREAT group of passionate educators discussing how to help students read successfully! KS teachers are making a difference!
Book talks and book trailers every day!
There's a book for every reader--we just have to help them find it! https://t.co/Of3FL2S3Nx
. had a great definition of "dormant" today 4 Ss: "kids who haven't figured out that reading is cool yet"
A1: Give kids time to read in class. Even if it's just five minutes, so good for them. They all love it one day or another.
A1: I always encouraged “good fit” books & allow Ss to switch books the book they’re reading isn’t interesting.
A1: I also make a big deal out of books that are new to our classroom library until they are begging for the books
Great discussion so far! Q2 is on deck!
I also look for book trailers that are made by the authors/pubs to show the kids.
What If, by Randal Monroe, of XKCD comics, might provide a link. My middle schoolers love that book.
The Walking Dead GN are big now. Easy to then move to WW Z or I Am Legend, both higher reading level.
Ha! I liked the story, but not a fan of the book itself. Thank goodness my HS T read it aloud. Saved me in college!
And I read the books myself. Can't help any readers if you aren't one yourself.
Yes. Even HS Students enjoy being read to. https://t.co/2EIKHorhEt
A1)read aloud, character studies, finding out what interests Ss and go from there
Read parts of a book. Introduce to the classics. There's a reason why they are classics.
My kids get into reading if there is a movie that goes with it. Then they can compare and contrast. They get 😡if it's not the same
If they are reading something I know about, I try to have in depth discussions about it. I've ruined some that way
A1: Also, give Ss choice. If they want to read a Sports Illustrated for Kids, go for it! Want to read about Minecraft, go for it.
Our librarian had a selection of books for the teachers and staff to read in the building. She then posts what we're reading.
Just bought us a ton of new ones! My kids can't read them fast enough! https://t.co/rjr12WA4xn
A1: I also make a big deal out of books that are new to our classroom library until they are begging for the books
yes indeed. We do Merchant of Venice with enrichment activities & stations
How could I forget about those! I read those every week at home. Thanks!
We "sneaky read" often- Ss find a perfect spot in the classroom and sneak some reading minutes whenever we can. Kids love it!
A1 providing a diverse selection of reading materials - books of diff. genres, science world magazines, articles from textbook
For had group of 12th gr Ss do readers theater for 5th gr S--great for both groups!
One of my Ss is writing a tips & tricks help sheet for Minecraft!
I need to do this more! https://t.co/pfaz9kqkSP
I also look for book trailers that are made by the authors/pubs to show the kids.
what a great idea! Shows we are readers too!
I leave books conveniently laying around. They pick them up and ask about. I'm all to happy to share about the book.
ahhh, that sounds cute. We do children's books from Edgar Allan Poe.
A1with some of my sped Ss, they have access to audiobooks, decoding deficits then aren't an issue
Yes! Choice is important and a right of every student. https://t.co/6MYXnpaEkk
A1: Also, give Ss choice. If they want to read a Sports Illustrated for Kids, go for it! Want to read about Minecraft, go for it.
little nerve wracking to have to let go and encourage them plan and lead it all! They're gonna b great. .
I would love to find out more about this and how you do it.
A2: Mini-lessons are helpful for balancing types. I tie in a blog post/ news article/ poem with a story. Reading has many shapes.
A2: if they are reading for many kids that's more important than what they are reading. I try and balance what I read 2 them
A1: In a former district we had “what I’m reading boards” outside of each classroom/office for Ts to post what they were reading.
A2) Just day by day. We'll read whole-group, small group, individually, etc
A2: We read in short bursts, watch videos, read together as a class, use infographics
A2 Wedo a lot of our reading lessons on our SS and Sci themes! Guided Reading we do much more fiction!
A2. I fell like that is VERY tough. So much emphasis on informational. Hard to find time for the free choice reading.
A2: we discuss the differences in the types of reading we do- how rdg for pleasure is going to look different than rdg for MDPT
A2) My kids like some passages I purch on TPT, variety, new vocab, repetition & skill practice
A2: I try to alternate so if they don't like nonfiction we will soon get to fiction, etc...
A2: Again, diff for , but love using to help. Sped and ESL Ss can listen, draw, or read.
A2:Split time in week between F and NFic. Keep kids on their feet. Keep it fun.Dont get stuck teaching one standard
A2 I plan time for every type of reading, every day. Partner, independent, rdg instruction, read aloud, all of it
A2: Reading in various contexts - across the various content areas! Balance same topic with fiction/non-fiction to show comparison
A2: SS is all hist/gov't docs & court cases...I use small excerpts, jigsaw, and scaffolding techniques. Have to model to Ss a lot
A2) I think regardless of the balance of types of reading, you must also balance with what they are DOING with the reading.
A2 still learning! requires lots of different reading skills. Not sure how to balance them all yet & encourage fun reading
A2: In 1st we spend time reading individually, reading together, reading in pairs/groups, listen to reading, etc..
I don't do a good job of incorporating poems in my balance!
We have a SS teacher who will use a poem from a particular time if I send it his way. "The Killers" by Sandburg during WWI, f ex.
Q2: Focus on related texts, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, all on same topic. Kids make great connections.
A2 I think not all kids even recognize importance of reading differently for diff types of text. Hard thing to make concrete!
A2: I try to have a book for every topic we discuss, so it's mixed all throughout the day
my kids love recording their reading in seesaw
A2: Tiered reading and tiered assignments as superhero groups. Kids want to be batman (grade 9 group)
A2: Diff. Types can be incorporated cross-curricular to cover a wide range of topics and still be able to fit in fiction.
A2: Also try to find texts on the same topic that are varying types of texts. Covering your standards in SS or Sci while rdg/worth
A2: We have . We get a good mix of expository and narrative texts to read. Love the convos kids have about the text.
A2: It is very hard to find reading for my class other than informational. I may try some What If by Randall Monroe
A2: SS is mostly reading for information. I do try to find books, poems, etc. about our historical topics.
A2: ea tier has it's own reading strategy and choices for reading materials
A2 We have a SS teacher who will use a poem from a given time if I send it his way. "The Killers" by Sandburg during WWI, f ex.
A2: I balance different types of reading by assigning different projects that Ss enjoy.
I noticed this in our questions today. Lots of just say they "just read." Definitely something for me to work on.
A2: We have a good mix of different source types to use when writing--ads, charts, interviews, articles, etc.
A2: Reading should come in all forms, print & digital. IMHO it should be about information literacy, processing, & communication.
A2)Id do fic read aloud, lots of Shakespeare for acting,then read tons of non fiction to incorp exps writing & debate
We love using the great app - Ss read daily current event articles at their reading level, S friendly, w activities
My Ss love reading the passages on . They love getting to "pick" & there's a writing component~BONUS!
I have to use many different types of reading strategies for my Ss to understand things like Marbury v Madison and Emancipation
I need to do better with that too!
That's a great idea! I also try to push picture books, no matter the content area. https://t.co/PYAYM3Sj3u
A2 We have a SS teacher who will use a poem from a given time if I send it his way. "The Killers" by Sandburg during WWI, f ex.
Love, love, love that non-fiction reading!!
I don't either. Working on it, though! This yr when we did poetry and a dormant reader said "This was actually fun!"
Absolutely! https://t.co/aMcBxPRZIe
A2) I think regardless of the balance of types of reading, you must also balance with what they are DOING with the reading.
A2:Shared reading, read to someone, read to self, and guided reading allows for multiple types of text everyday!
A2: Incoporate sci rdg & SS rdg. Use themes for unit CCSS goals
Yep. Working on the balance here too. Also have to keep in mind their reading for other content areas. https://t.co/UJ63z2Y0lO
A2 still learning! requires lots of different reading skills. Not sure how to balance them all yet & encourage fun reading
Agreed! It is so easy to kill a good book by working it to death!
I typically spend more time on fiction, have in the past used expository tied to SocSt curriculum
We focus so heavily on the nonfiction though...I wish they had more opportunity for fiction reading with me. Make it happen.
The other side of Soc Studies are the powerful stories told from the people who lived it: diaries and letters are powerful tools!
recommended which has a collection of real event texts to print out.
Have you tried ? Great resource
Love ! They also have good text sets that related to different topics/novels.
A2: a great idea from is 2 place pins on a world map displayed in the class 2 assure ur class reads around the world!
I have used this a little. Keep meaning to share it. https://t.co/phdQWfGvdZ
recommended which has a collection of real event texts to print out.
A2: Try to vary the text as much...along with sharing the reading with Ts read alouds, independent reading and partner reads
And text sets to go along with sci/SS topics as well as lit. Great resource! https://t.co/0LOCpD0dRV
Love ! They also have good text sets that related to different topics/novels.
LOVE NEWSELA. Seriously. They are so good for current events and scaling the articles as necessary. https://t.co/LRj1YMvS8J
recommended which has a collection of real event texts to print out.
A2. Use it in my reading and writing lesson. Have examples for the type of writing/genre.
Q3 coming up in a minute!
Yes! It's important to teach Ss how to search/read online text early! My 2nd graders are amazing at this. https://t.co/YGivYLgl7E
A2: Reading should come in all forms, print & digital. IMHO it should be about information literacy, processing, & communication.
I go to a lot for sci articles. Lots of good finds!
That sounds cool as well. Do you use MobyMax as supplemental?
A2: My Ss and I really enjoy . The app has interactive features that really engage the Ss.
A2.Trying 2 find balance, start class with independent choice reading. Vary with Text.2Text connections https://t.co/euOFIKzYLQ
Non-fiction that reads like fiction...and allows for conversation about bias and perspective!
A2: big shift from learning to read to reading to learn 4 us. I push to find things they enjoy to develop that love of reading
Yep. I'm English, not Reading, so I still feel like it'd be nice to do fiction with the narrative, but not as easy.
A2: Start lots of novel units with nonfiction to help build background knowledge as well.
A2: mixing it up daily, I think students appreciate the change. They enjoy reading aloud & to a partner and with a goal in mind
my librarian is great. Trouble is, she's just part time and our schedules rarely line up! 😢
A3: We blogged quite a bit last year, but so much this year. I need to make that more of a priority.
Q3: Admittedly need to work on this one. Excited to see your answers! I do try to make sure kids read each others' work often.
A3: our writing is published on our Seesaw blog, shared on bulletin boards around school, shared on our class facebook page
A3: We write EVERY day using & share among our class. They know other kids will read & comment on their work
Something I'm going to work in more next year!
Displaying writing works in the hallway.
A3: when students write, I write. When they read, I read. Their peers are their audience. Nothing more legit than their peers💯
A3: This is a struggle of mine. What blogging platforms do you Ts recommend?
Work with her anyway. Once you can get it going, Perhaps others will see - can bring her full time.
A3: Use student work as mentor text or use real writings and narratives or poems
A3: Blogged quite a bit last year, not so much this year. Need to make this a priority next year.
We do share some of our writing in and bulletin boards. Would love more ideas.
A3) Use tech tools to publish, then put on website and share with other classes for feedback
It's all good. Glad you're here, Jenna. :) WELCOME!! is a beautiful & welcoming community/family.
A3) Bloggins is a great (very public) platform, but you can also do school-wide publications, local publications, etc.
A3: Rt now I have my intervention kids working on a debate about self-driving cars--writing an argument to share w/ class
Otherwise, there's the global network. Lots of resources here on Twitter.
What blogging platform do you use? Want to start with my Ss soon but details...
A3: find a buddy classroom, pair up to read together, across grade levels, give TIME to share
joining late! A3- provide opportunities to electronically publish and respond to others
A3:Write w/purpose! Audience needs to understand where Ss are in the process-integrate Ts Inst Coaches, admin, etc to MODEL!
A3. Students have blogs where they post their writing. Recent holocaust poems we wrote are hanging in hall. Share writing w/ class
I have some Ss writing novels in KidBlog. Plan to share with other Ts, then Ss outside the school for feedback
A3 - The kids post to ... Their peers and parents can view their writing.
Boom! Students love seeing their hard work displayed to their favorite audience, peers! https://t.co/CA88KnP3GK
Displaying writing works in the hallway.
A3: Pt. 2 - We have a cross-curricular writing program that helps Ss to write in all content areas. Game changer for Buhler.
a3 I want to do this but we never quite get off the ground.
has a very easy and kid friendly blogging option.
A3Genius hour creates opportunities: draft emails for community leaders, blog 2 keep customers informed, & write thank you letters
A3) You could even use a platform like Google Classroom to bring authenticity to a classroom discussion via writing
A2: my students enjoy reading newsELA articles about current and trending topics - love finding the cross-curricular articles!
A3: Would you write amazing things if you knew it would just sit in a teacher's turn in bin? Naaahh.
I love blogs for students, teachers, & admins! https://t.co/fPMnKKnQjA
A3: We write EVERY day using & share among our class. They know other kids will read & comment on their work
I like the idea of integrating Ts, admin, etc-use the experts/experienced to model the process.
It's a website with planned mini-lessons for ELA using CCSS. Diff inform text or fiction
A3 we share our journals daily. We also wrote persuasive letters to pencil companies telling them why their pencils were the best
Q3 I love using & to connect with other classes!
Ss write in Reg Ed room in journal but I need to have them write more in my room
A3:Type a note in seesaw, then share the blog with parents,other classes, and peers.Ss enjoy being able to comment back and forth!
We are going to do a poetry slam to share our work with parents!
Oh, right, um... well color me stupid.
A3 this a definite struggle, confidentiality, skills below peers, my Ss writing tends to be only for me
A3: this year I've posted more Ss writing in the hallway. In past years used blogging...excited to start using
TY. I use it for stations
A3) Have students create a video representation of their writing and share on school's youtube channel
We do 15 minute writes using pobble. I find kids begging for more time. Pictures give them a starting point.
A3: also helps run a Creating Writing Blog for students and teachers to post poems and stories.
A3: I saw somewhere where Ss wrote book reviews on the books they read on . Thought that was a good idea!
A3: I try to have students share their writing in groups. We will often have contest where we vote on the best one in each group.
WE have done a poetry slam the last 2 years with sophomores. Surprising who steps up sometimes. Kids respond well
A3: my 8th grade final will be S choice to create Infographic for elem Ts classroom or interview veteran for our Vet Book
Hey, it's taken me 3 years to figure out Twitter. Ok, a lot longer. but been teaching for 3 years ...
A3. Peers, bulletin board, myself. I'd love to learn more on this and connect with other districts for peer sharing
A3: This one is tough for me. Sometimes I have them explain what they did and share notes with others.
Idea. Never done before, but make class book and they all submit favorite piece of writing at end of the year? Keep on shelf after
So let's just say, hypothetically, that not a lot of tech is available. What's another option for sharing w an audience?
My Ss answer a short question on and make comments to other Ss.It helps them put forth more effort!
We are finding that students are writing less than 10 years ago. Is that true in your class?
So agree w this! has Up the game in writing! https://t.co/5LVKha5QEh
A3: Would you write amazing things if you knew it would just sit in a teacher's turn in bin? Naaahh.
Awesome x Infinity!! https://t.co/Ndne6GtEuZ
A3: when students write, I write. When they read, I read. Their peers are their audience. Nothing more legit than their peers💯
A3 when we do portfolio writing we share with the class.
A3: I like to have students give presentations for their classmates. I know I can do more with this, but need some ideas.
"Connect with other districts for peer sharing" Great idea! Meet , 6th grade teacher in Andover. :)
Also, Boomwriter is awesome. Can order a real book! Tailored to elementRy but I used I'm HS.
https://t.co/TlB4MJPo49
I would like to develop more of a writers workshop in my class - any ideas or models would be helpful!
I would have agreed a few years back. Now, science, SS are writing more.
thank you notes, pen pals
A3: We have an annual Young Authors Conference where every Ss shares a piece of writing. will be our guest.
I'm finding that as I implement more, my ss are writing tons more in science. Loving it!
Maybe someone on here can do a peer share/ pen pal story telling between classes!!! Anyone down?!?
I just had to google . Can you tell us more?
My Ss don't write full research papers, but they write often. Much more now than my room 5 yrs ago
I just shared this exact example.
Our FACS class made a cookbook and they all wrote intros for the recipes.
I don't think it is less; I think it is different. We spend much more time on the HOW/WHY not just the what.
It couldn't have been that I recently watched an awesome social media presentation at a recent leadership institute?? :)
We pair my 7th graders with the 5th graders and they exchange emails w/7th answering their q's about entering middle school.
Already almost time for Q4!
A3: our school has a young author's conference every year and every Ss writes a book to share with community members and other Ss
We do mulitgenre research porject much cooler than a paper
A3: I haven't done this, but I. Middle school, maybe you could peer edit with different grade levels
A3: Peer-review, cross-curricular with ELA dept., give them an audience like write to a scientist, younger kids, or adults
Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems more in line w/ "Career ready."
need to check out Adobe slate, I love voice
A3: Using share feature, students can create collaborative written work, give feedback, and post to the web.
And use the comment feature to provide one another feedback https://t.co/TbELzz8Hs1
A3: Using share feature, students can create collaborative written work, give feedback, and post to the web.
A4: So many! all have great resources to enhance literacy
Kids loved Slate! Easy, easy to use.
my sci T teammat uses my organizers and chats for their sciency blogs and articles
We use and S and T's around the world read and comment on my students writing. Total global audience!
A4: I love using to plan writing or retell the plot after reading a good book.
A4: my favorite resource is anything with words. Comics, newspapers, newsela
A4 My fav is Reading A-Z...books for different topics, shared books, lesson plans, EVERYTHING
My favorite resources are my amazing colleagues!
Q4 Maybe cheesy, but my excitement for a book or topic. If I am excited the kids are right there w me!
Q4 this is a new one for me- just started using it- but liquid text is an iPad app. SO awesome!!!! Good for all subjects.
I hadn't thought of those in terms of lit, aside from newsela, literacy is becoming second nature in sci for me
A4: ! She is awesome! Also Google Apps, especially Classroom to work/share list could go on. But Rachel's awesome!
Totally agree!! https://t.co/IFOhziPs7Y
Q4 Maybe cheesy, but my excitement for a book or topic. If I am excited the kids are right there w me!
Anything by JimBurke organizers. I digitize them. is fun and today'smeet
A4: My department is probably my favorite resource - always willing to share and help improve/brainstorm!
A4) I really like Earthcam & National Geographic pic of day. Can integrate so much ELA into photos & live cams. Lots of creativity
A4- is a good resource for a variety of text on a common theme commonlit
A4. I have recently found https://t.co/aRp6DDtFff . Find leveled articles to enhance the weekly story or the type of writing.
I've used this year, too. Really like it & hoping for more.
Open to ideas! This is tough for littles. I use YouTube and lots and lots of picture books
So fun! Using this somehow tomorrow!
A4 I also love EPIC! It has brought 100s of books into my classroom!
Q4)My kids enjoyed pic collage book reports has great resources
it allows students to interact w/texts. Highlighting, commenting, dragging sections of text. Makes text liquid! :)
A4: This is one that I actually need help with. Considering most reading we do is word problems and a few texts, I don't use much
A4) Meaningful interactions about the text. You can use any tool, but it becomes obsolete without excellent planning and guidance.
It's great that you have embraced that shift in thinking! Kudos to you!
A4: love this for modified primary sources, and of course ideas from other awesome Ts!
A4:I find myself going back to Strategies that Work by Stephanie Harvey often.A book all about teaching kids how to become readers
A4. Readworks & NewsELA are favorites. Poplet app was fun as a way to organize ideas when I had 1/1 iPads https://t.co/RdPHuaO7fR
I enjoy looking at song lyrics for examples of fig language, rhyming patterns, poetry, inferences.
A4 I love learning links book guides, includes not just comp, but also writing, and literary devices
Not cheesy! Excitement is the key! Book talks are 10 of my favorite minutes each day.
A4: My best resource is my librarian ! She always has amazing ideas!
Will need to check out...Kidblog also can connect w/ other classes.
A4: It doesn't enhance but simplifies, but is great for getting rid of the noise (ads, pop ups) of online reading.
I just started following her earlier this year and great stuff! I also enjoy https://t.co/v2IFXsPHQz
Q4)My kids enjoyed pic collage book reports has great resources
You might check out books - lots of cross curricular ideas! Also - so many strategies!
A4- best spot for primary sources to use reading strategies on
A4 by FAR my best resource is my students themselves. Acting out texts helps their comprehension more than anything else we do.
Use these as cool downs for rheotrical strategies or textual connections
had done periscope about but also has great templates on TPT. Check them out!
A4: I still like the old fashioned book talk, but prefer modern day tech to deliver the message (blog, social media, etc.).
As a librarian, have to mention resources from . Databases, audiobooks, etc!
a combo of the two is awesome!!
These ladies rock! Great literacy tips and apps
is another one that clears all the clutter of an online doc
A4: love newELA for content & reading level matching and membean for teaching word parts - provides great examples
A4) Really great writing happens when collaborating Ss can comment, write realtime.
A4 another good resource is school website, all sorts of ELA goodies
Agreed! I love reading blog, her ideas for 21st century reading centers are amazing! https://t.co/L4QAQtpk5V
These ladies rock! Great literacy tips and apps
A4:Favorite resources Blogs, #'s, pinterest
A5:Collaborate w/ local library to get Ss cards! Recommend novels in a series to help Ss get “hooked” on reading! Talk w/families!
A5 I read books at home and share them with Ss
A5: Again, probably another weakness of mine. Sometimes I email Ss if I run into a story they might like or do a S/O on Twitter.
My own Instagram for past/current Ss to follow for book Recs.
A5: Post what I'm reading on my class instagram, talk to kids abt what they're reading, have lunch with battle of the books kids
A5: Our Ss do a 20 minute Read and Respond each night. If Ss reach their RR goal, they get to go to a bowling party.
Accelerated Reader. Students take books home and come back to test on them a school. If they meet their goal, a reward awaits them
A5: I give each kid books. They start with one and slowly make their own home library.
A5- give an authentic task like writing a book review and put QR code of review in book so Ss can see peers reactions
A5 Great Q! I am always sendings txts to Ss and Ps w books I find that they might like! I post articles on our class FB and IG!
Q5: Asked Ss this ? today with . Overwhelming answer was match reader to book. Help them find good things to read.
Good thinking! How many Ss don't actually have a library card!?! Eek! https://t.co/keYDWX9WCq
A5:Collaborate w/ local library to get Ss cards! Recommend novels in a series to help Ss get “hooked” on reading! Talk w/families!
A5. That's tough. Always give kids chance to go to library. Let them take classroom books home. Ask about what their reading
A5 2nd graders also take a field trip to every year!
That's a really neat idea!
I encourage parents to read to their child. Even if their child can read. It develops so much- good feelings that go along w rdg
Our district k-12 takes part in AR
A5 I have found the conversations are SO important. Talk to Ss about books and give them time to talk to each other!
A5) Again, this brings to mind a genius hour type of project.
march madness style bracket for battle of the books!
A5 Kids ✔️out my books. They make goals which we discuss. We have discussions about what they r reading. https://t.co/d89XD6mPMS
A5: Ss use their favorit books for assignments. Or I use their choices in my warmups
A5) If Ss are interested in a topic/learning, they will read at home. Not a fan: required reading minutes, does't not foster Rding
A5: I send a book home each week on Ss level, goes along with our current unit. They read the book each night, we discuss in class
I wang to get away from the dreaded rdg log. Haven't figured out how to manage conferencing w S regularly so I can get rid o log.
A5: I am pushing kids to read whenever I can. Fiction, nonfiction, whatever. Announcements if I know the library is selling books
Our local community librarian has offered to come to schools to get kids fired up for summer reading.
A5: I try to provide time to read in class. Once they start reading they don't want to stop
A5: read aloud the 1st book in a series and without a doubt you'll see them check out the other books during library for pleasure
A5: we started using IStation and it's been awesome.
A5. Library visits. Daily reading log they choose what they read. Take books home from school.
A5. I don't REQUIRE it! Anytime I have, it became a chore for them - they lost the enthusiasm. I require in class&hope for@home.
We started ours last wk--love the conversations happening about the books!
A5: It's tough, if parents don't support it's so hard to make them...plus I WANT them to WANT to read
A5: with our school's new policy on less homework I just try to encourage parents to have their kids read 15-20 min each night
Definitely!Always groans when I ask them to find a stopping place... "But it was just getting good!"
The kids can't wait for the next "chapter".
A5: Pt. 2 = I always recommend to my Ss to keep a good book in the bathroom. They giggle, but it's true! :)
A5: Check in with students about what they read the night before, and let them know it doesn't have to be always be a book...
Glad you found us! Never too late..
Me too! Figure out the answer and send it to me, would ya? ;)
Love it! https://t.co/Jq6cv0k9yZ
A5: Pt. 2 = I always recommend to my Ss to keep a good book in the bathroom. They giggle, but it's true! :)
A5: My daughter’s teacher has Ss track at home reading for incentives in class. She also uses which is awesome!
Q5)they reread daily passage 3 times and get a punch on punch card for returning signed passage
so much fun...cannot wait to do it again
Our class/myself occassionally make books with , then share on . Ss can access with device at home.
A5- Ss read 5 books on topic of their choice. makes them an expert and smarter than 95% of world on that topic.
A5: I find this tough for my low students. I try to hook them with lower level/small books where they can finish and understand
During spring break I do a video of me reading for each day! They voted on the books to be read b4. Secret word at end for prize
We have school book fair and one ELA teacher sends in orders to Scholastic so Ss have own books
I tell kids to just read anything: books, cereal boxes, recipes, the TV guide! Just read and read and read!
TY. I have to modify for MS
A5: tell student to turn down the sound on the TV and turn on the closed captioning for their 20 minutes of reading.
My Ss are in love with book creator and making books
I'm always inspired every Monday to be with such outstanding, caring KS educators! Thanks for caring about student success!
Go for it, Adrianne!! Lots of resources. It's a thing of beauty. Up front planning/resources
A5. I know a teacher that has a Fantasy Football style program for reading in his school. "Fantasy AR"
Be a part of during the summer. Encourage students and parts to do the same.
I love it! I had make "Currently Reading" signs for each of my students to hang in the hall with mine.
A5- Brainstorming some ways of encouraging students to share reading with younger peers-- and even their grade level peers.
Would love to hear more about this
Thanks for the great chat tonight!
Your efforts and interactions are greatly appreciated! Thank you for being "here".
Also be a part of March Madness with . Kids are taking our winners home to read w families. https://t.co/gHKGwQRyuq
Anyone else participating in March Book Madness?? Tournament of books. :)
As a family, my wife (K-4 Librarian) & I have built nightly reading into our kiddos bedtime routine. https://t.co/g4i3wgs2UE
A5: Today I challenged my students to read more pages than me over Spring Break. They get groups of 4. I get myself.
There goes KS Commissioner talking shop with KS educators each Monday, 7pm on . Awesome !
Planning to steal this in some way. Just saying.
