#LDchat Archive

Understood holds this weekly Twitter chat that aims to keep the momentum going and raise awareness of learning and attention issues. Follow along with hashtag #LDCHAT and follow users @understoodchats & @understoodorg. Experts will be available to answer your questions and concerns and share resources from Understood.org.
Wednesday May 3, 2017
12:00 PM EDT
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to today’s LD Chat! This is Dan with the Understood team. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:00 PM EDT
    Today, we're chatting with @StoryShares about how focusing on writing can help with reading. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:00 PM EDT
    Who’s with us today? #ldchat
  • participatechat May 3 @ 12:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #LDchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/jVmgneQXCV
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:01 PM EDT
    Thank you for having us! We're excited to chat about reading and writing today. #ldchat
  • tdcraw May 3 @ 12:02 PM EDT
    Happy to be able to join in. Parent working to be a language therapist too. #LDchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:02 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining, Tiffany! It's always great having you. #ldchat
    In reply to @tdcraw
  • NellyKaakaty May 3 @ 12:04 PM EDT
    Nelly Kaakaty, MS Learning Specialist! #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:04 PM EDT
    Glad to have you here, Tiffany! Looking forward to chatting. #ldchat
    In reply to @tdcraw
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:04 PM EDT
    Hi Nelly, thanks for joining! #ldchat
    In reply to @NellyKaakaty, @UnderstoodOrg
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:04 PM EDT
    Great having you, Nelly! Where are you tweeting from today? #ldchat
    In reply to @NellyKaakaty
  • NellyKaakaty May 3 @ 12:05 PM EDT
    Whoops, forgot to include it--Dallas, TX! #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • edielovesmath May 3 @ 12:05 PM EDT
    Edie, Washington DC. Academic therapist building an international tribe of teachers and parents of teens and young adults with ADHD. #LDchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:05 PM EDT
    No worries. Just curious. :) #ldchat
    In reply to @NellyKaakaty
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:05 PM EDT
    Hi, Edie! How's your day going so far? #ldchat
    In reply to @edielovesmath
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:06 PM EDT
    We'll begin in just another minute. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:06 PM EDT
    All participants in today's chat will be automatically entered for a chance to win @StoryShares's new anthology! #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:07 PM EDT
    Be sure to follow us and check your DMs later today to see if you've won! #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:07 PM EDT
    We’ll use a Q1, Q2… format for questions. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:08 PM EDT
    First question coming right up... #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:08 PM EDT
    Q1. How can teaching practices for reading and writing strengthen and support each other? #ldchat
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:09 PM EDT
    A1: Reading and writing are fundamentally intertwined. We read to further our learning, and we write to transmit our knowledge. #LDChat
    • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:08 PM EDT
      Q1. How can teaching practices for reading and writing strengthen and support each other? #ldchat
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:10 PM EDT
    A1: Studying reading & writing together encourages "meaning making." Having students compose & comprehend demands depth of thought. #LDchat
    • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:08 PM EDT
      Q1. How can teaching practices for reading and writing strengthen and support each other? #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:10 PM EDT
    Why Does My Child Have a Hard Time Remembering or Understanding What He Reads? https://t.co/dz6pSmYgl6 #ldchat
  • massignmenthelp May 3 @ 12:10 PM EDT
    #iolchat #LDchat Tips for Learning Mathematics to Students https://t.co/4jSNAvgzTZ
  • AssignmentHelpN May 3 @ 12:10 PM EDT
    #iolchat #LDchat 9 Points Professors Look for in a Term Paper https://t.co/TIlvLrRta3
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:10 PM EDT
    A1: Reading and writing are fundamentally intertwined. We read to further our learning, and we write to transmit our knowledge. #ldchat
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:11 PM EDT
    A1: Studying reading & writing together encourages "meaning making." Having students compose & comprehend demands depth of thought. #LDchat
  • UnderstoodGinny May 3 @ 12:11 PM EDT
    A1. Reading and writing often can complement each other, they share common cognitive processes #ldchat
  • tdcraw May 3 @ 12:12 PM EDT
    A1 they are in balance with each other. Without writing there is no reading. Our knowledge of read and rules builds our writing. #LDchat
  • NellyKaakaty May 3 @ 12:12 PM EDT
    A1. Good reading & writing practices are aligned; they're not taught in a vacuum so Ss can make connections & see both are critical #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:13 PM EDT
    Q2. Studies show that having students write about a text they’re reading enhances their comprehension. Why is this true? #ldchat
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:13 PM EDT
    Yes, absolutely! #ldchat
    In reply to @NellyKaakaty
  • edielovesmath May 3 @ 12:13 PM EDT
    A1 Many of my older kids with ADHD struggle with reading and writing. Start with listening and speaking. #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:14 PM EDT
    totally agree -- they are interconnected. #ldchat
    In reply to @tdcraw
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:16 PM EDT
    A2: Writing to read is an act of exploration/observation. We read more deeply when we have an eye toward our own authorship. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:17 PM EDT
    6 Tips for Helping Your Child Improve Reading Comprehension https://t.co/svK6wG9GmM #ldchat
  • UnderstoodGinny May 3 @ 12:17 PM EDT
    A2. Writing can help organize thoughts and organize reflection, graphic organizers can help, too. #ldchat
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:17 PM EDT
    A2: Writing about what we read is a natural way to show, strengthen, and deepen our understanding. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:18 PM EDT
    Don't forget to follow us and check your DMs later today to see if you've won a copy of the new @StoryShares anthology! #ldchat
  • NellyKaakaty May 3 @ 12:18 PM EDT
    A2. Ss have to summarize when writing, so it helps with memory consolidation and best practices for retaining information. Write on! #ldchat
  • edielovesmath May 3 @ 12:18 PM EDT
    Writing during reading combines 2 cognitive tasks. YIKES! Use graphic organizers. #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:19 PM EDT
    @UnderstoodGinny yes definitely -- the organizational aspect of writing can be so valuable #ldchat
  • UnderstoodGinny May 3 @ 12:19 PM EDT
    A2. Writing can help organize thinking, encourage reflection #ldchat
  • tdcraw May 3 @ 12:19 PM EDT
    A2 helps them lock into a detail, a feeling or relate to the reading. Reading without interacting is like a tv on in the background. #LDchat
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:19 PM EDT
    Agreed! #ldchat
    In reply to @NellyKaakaty
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:20 PM EDT
    Great point, @edielovesmath! Here are some free graphic organizers you can download: https://t.co/vZaGbHMyq3 #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:20 PM EDT
    Q3. Why might it be more beneficial for students to ask and answer questions about a text in writing rather than verbally? #ldchat
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:22 PM EDT
    A3: Writing promotes depth of thought; we must know not only how to write but WHAT to write about & how to make it clear/compelling. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:23 PM EDT
    16 Ways to Encourage Your Grade-Schooler to Read https://t.co/GdV6wU6eXu #ldchat
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:23 PM EDT
    A3: Also, writing allows students to think more flexibly to develop their ideas; it provides time to brainstorm & make connections. #ldchat
  • edielovesmath May 3 @ 12:24 PM EDT
    Writing questions is a great choice over speaking. It gives time to collect thoughts. Spelling doesn't count. #ldchat
    In reply to @UnderstoodOrg
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:25 PM EDT
    Q4. How can teaching patterns for constructing sentences or larger units of text strengthen reading skills? #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:26 PM EDT
    7 Ways to Improve Reading Fluency https://t.co/hmkKMXgnFT #ldchat
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:26 PM EDT
    A4: Understanding language structures gives readers the tools they need to organize and process information, not just absorb it. #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:27 PM EDT
    Last question coming up... #ldchat
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:27 PM EDT
    Q5. What kinds of supports might students with learning and attention issues need in order to benefit from these combined practices? #ldchat
  • edielovesmath May 3 @ 12:28 PM EDT
    Do you have any resources? #ldchat
    In reply to @StoryShares
  • UnderstoodOrg May 3 @ 12:28 PM EDT
    How to Help Your Child Break Up a Writing Assignment Into Chunks https://t.co/3kUEV3LtOB #ldchat
  • StoryShares May 3 @ 12:28 PM EDT
    A5: Scaffolding is key, especially when students are writing about what they read: graphic organizers, sentence starters... #ldchat
  • tdcraw May 3 @ 12:29 PM EDT
    A4 we my students see the logic of the pattern they enjoy mimicking it. #LDchat