#txeduchat Archive
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Sunday January 24, 2016
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Aaron from Saskatchewan, Canada. Principal.
Good evening from Katy TX I'm in instructional technology
Kirk here from the Chicago Northshore. Teacher of a 6-8th grade double accelerated flipped classroom.
Good evening Trey From McKinney, TX. I'm an AP
Sounds like a great discussion Paul, jump in and talk comprehension strategies w/us if you can!
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Good evening . Connie Hamilton, questioning consultant and curriculum director from Michigan.
Wow! That sounds interesting in so many ways!
Good evening ! Todd, elem principal in CA. Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Shannon from Saskatchewan, Canada.Elementary Student Support Teacher.
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Brendan from icy Raleigh, NC. Instructional Resource/Curriculum at elementary level.
looking forward to some great PD!
. I'm here as long as the 4 year old trying to go to sleep allows!
Laronna here. Teach high school science in Coppell, TX.
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Good evening, Toshila from Houston, TX
Hello ! 3rd grade teacher from TX.
. Gracias! It's been a while and excited to chat.
Alana from AR recent TX transplant, 6th grade math teacher
Excited to hear about comprehension strategies tonight! Anna - Teacher in Iowa
It is so nice to see everyone in tonight! We are glad you are here.
Hello! 3rd grade teacher from SC.
Hello! Terrie 4th grade ELA/SS from mighty Bluejay land: Katy, TX!
Hi , Michele 8th grade ELA teacher from snowy NY
Hello! Had so much fun last time! Michelle, 4th grade, OR
Very much so Michael, will be a great learning & connecting experience! Go !!
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urbie from arizona.. great to be alive and (virtually) in Texas
Hello Albert from McAllen Tx HS Principal
glad to see another Katyite
thank you. Excited to learn from everyone tonight.
Q1 Complete the sentence. Comprehension strategies are...
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YES! I never miss my Sunday's! Good to see you here too!
You are officially a resident sir, we ALWAYS want you to join us in !
Jasmin Russell, 5th grade math from Katy, TX. Happy to be here!
I am premium also! Would love to meet up at#tcea16 with all the
A1 Comprehension strategies is/are.. why I'm here. What is it n what might it mean to me?
A1 Comprehension strategies are learning tools to help readers unlock the meaning of texts. https://t.co/Ub7TKxfjo7
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A1:...student specific. Strategies need to be offered in diff formats so Ss can choose the one that works best for them.
Hi, Ro, from Mesquite ISD, elementary school librarian. Ready to learn from my buddies.
A1 the key to acquisition of any content that a St has to attack, manage, and use to broaden their learning.
A1: ...are vital to the success of our Ss in all subjects and in life.
A1: using procedural knowledge and knowledge of language structure to deal with text
A1 Comprehension strategies help me to engage with the text, draw conclusions, and make connections.
A1: Comprehension strategies help unlock the code 4 those that don't have the key.
A1: Helps students decode problems in math.
Jumping in late: Monica, Special Education teacher, Texas
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are the skills needed to unlock the meaning of the text. The Reader, The Text, The Poem. Rosenblatt
A1: Comprehension strategies are tools to help students understand deeply and make meaning of text
A1: Comprehension strategies apply to all subjects Our job is to give Ss the tools needed to be successful regardless of content.
Oooohhh love this topic, and had to jump in! Bethany from Arkansas.
This right here...BOOM! https://t.co/0HoLtL4UB1
A1: ...are vital to the success of our Ss in all subjects and in life.
Chiming in late from AR. 5th Grade teacher
? No way! How do I always miss the start of you when the waffles shaped just like your state are so fun? Leslie in Mty, MX.
A1: Comprehension strategies are needed for lifelong success.
A1: are methods anywhere from direct teach to inquiry based models
A1: Comprehension strategies require comprehension of text, not just reading it.
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4th grade teacher from CA
A1: vital to all other learning. So much hinges on learners comprehending what they read
Comprehension strategies are modeled then explored then student driven toward mastery
agreed! Comprehension strategies are necessary in math.
You can always make your own Texas shaped waffles in Mexico... https://t.co/IzMBTkosEd https://t.co/i4pPf0dyAz
? No way! How do I always miss the start of you when the waffles shaped just like your state are so fun? Leslie in Mty, MX.
A1: Comprehension strategies allow students to understand written text, just just word call.
A1: Comprehension strategies are tools in the Ss tool belt. How can you understand this text better?
A1 ... ways to ensure a deeper understanding on the path to content mastery
we read to understand, but we have to start somewhere first, right?
A1: Comprehension strategies are necessary for kids to gather information from text, make connections that will extend thinking.
A1: Comprehension strategies are necessary for all readers to be successful...we provide support with learning strategies
Hi from a soon-to-be secondary ELA/ESL teacher in Austin. My first . Excited to learn!
A1 Are essential to becoming good readers
A1: Tools to help Ss understand, think critically about, and respond to text. They make meaning from text.
Welcome sir, always an honor! Any chance you'll be in Texas for next week?
A1) Comprehension strategies are important to explicitly teach for all learners
Welcome to ! You will meet a lot of people here!
A1: Comprehension strategies are something that readers of science textbooks definitely need. I'm all eyes on this one!
I don't understand your comment. Start somewhere means what?
Q1- Strategies that hit that lovely overused word rigor. My school pushes differentiated instruction which pushes kids.
A1: are beyond just text. Are you comprehending methods, systems...
A1: Comprehension strategies allow students to understand written text, not just word call.
Craig Yen's in the house! https://t.co/kvwmOvtrSc
A1) Comprehension strategies are important to explicitly teach for all learners
McAllen! A place in Texas I've actually been. Cool!
We are going to have to convince you to move to Texas Craig!
With their knowledge and/or asumptions of/on the topic
Comprehension is understand not just word recall
THIS -->>> https://t.co/QcsnVzvXqN
A1: Comprehension strategies allow students to understand written text, not just word call.
Agreed, there is so much reading in math now a days with CCLS
A1: Are the foundation of all higher learning. Innovation is only possible after comprehension is acquired
Q2 What is an effective comprehension strategy you have used with learners?
So true! I'm always surprised when I remind Ss that the goal is to understand and stay curious. https://t.co/rShNViwbKB
A1: Comprehension strategies require comprehension of text, not just reading it.
That's not comprehension. That's prior knowledge. Comprehension is new learning. No?
A1 are the foundations to all content in every classroom it helps us to connect and learn
A1 are seamlessly explored and acquired through reading, not through a lesson that says "Today we will".
Q2 retweet --->> https://t.co/azOBpPf4sQ
Q2 What is an effective comprehension strategy you have used with learners?
A1: Comp strategies are key to helping us understand the world both in and out of text.
A1: comprehension strategies are still extremely relevant in our digital age
Here is Q2 --->>> https://t.co/BhLpKOxMfq
Q2 What is an effective comprehension strategy you have used with learners?
Yep! If you teach strategies (plural) you actually give Ss a chance to find the one that works for them! https://t.co/BweMDXfI5J
Q1- Strategies that hit that lovely overused word rigor. My school pushes differentiated instruction which pushes kids.
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indeed! Plus students get math when they can verbalize it
A2: Paraphrasing helps kids process information and gather depth from what was read before continuing on. Process time.
A2 Showing a video clip before a unit builds background knowledge & levels out the playing field for ELL's & low SES children.
A2: Ask yourself questions throughout the reading.
Love this! One size fits some. We have to provide freedom for Ss to choose!
How can we help students make connections when they may not have similar prior knowledge?
A1 Comprehension strategies are essential in order to turn information that is read into new knowledge.
A2: REREAD! We read until we understand & then act out the information by writing equations, drawing, using manips, etc.
A2: My faves have always been making connections (self/text/world)...creates a chain for a child's memory to follow
A2: Using a mentor text of areas that interests them (e.g. computers, cars, animals).
yes! I strongly believe in having Ss explain verbally to others.
Yes! Kids need time to process! https://t.co/6Clbxq8yEL
A2: Paraphrasing helps kids process information and gather depth from what was read before continuing on. Process time.
A2: Effective comprehension strategies:
Make Connections
Ask Questions
Visualize
Infer
Retell
A2: Responding to text ALONG the way! No more end of chapter ?s. Thx
See it, say it, apply it. Key to learning in any content area. https://t.co/PadIBTYUw2
indeed! Plus students get math when they can verbalize it
A2: w/ my 6yo we discuss words he doesn't understand but can pronounce to help him understand them too, e.g., support = hold up.
And across all genres of text (Literature, textbooks, websites, etc.) and subject areas.
A2: put the pencil down and let's talk about what we just did
A2: In the upper grades math we always focus on vocabulary. In Geometry, for example, vocab is key to fluency.
Well said Embed authentic assessment of understanding :) https://t.co/5l0bPedNUi
A2: Responding to text ALONG the way! No more end of chapter ?s. Thx
A2b) With my G12 Ss I serve as a walking thesaurus whenever they need it for words they find during their work in biology.
A2 Constantly monitoring their comprehension through retelling, visualization, and going beyond the written text.
Faige in LA. Here 4a 2nd. Reading gives Sts a glimpse of world, theirs & others. 2read 2understand 2build awareness & agency
I live in Mty, MX, so we drive through it periodically, stop overnight once and a while.
Find ways to help them connect 2 experiences. We use similar strategies 2 understand w/ other forms of communication.
A2: I use thinking aloud when reading and writing. It has to be strategic to be effective.
A2"Readers look for/do/find" as we read. Longer than comfy wait time, sit patiently while they process, it's hard but it works.
A2 Reread and respond. Make notes in the margin.
A2: Constantly asking questions (ranging from fact-based to inferential questions)
This is so important! Monitor...monitor...monitor! https://t.co/II9iahLM82
A2 Constantly monitoring their comprehension through retelling, visualization, and going beyond the written text.
So glad you could join us Faige!
Do you use Reader's Theatre to aid in comprehension? https://t.co/jOPL0uqgWO
A2 Constantly monitoring their comprehension through retelling, visualization, and going beyond the written text.
there's a great conversation happening on about comprehension
A2 Close reading strategies have helped my ss connect with text.
A2: Love think alouds! Sometimes I have to restrain self so Ss think aloud first!
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A2: Effective comprehension strategies = learning stations, discussion, code the text & book mark strategies, turn&talk, stop&jot
Yep. Tweetdeck helps with !
A2 Visualize. I use that lots. Mostly via prototyping. Some of my ideas go nowhere if i don't use visuals to communicate abstract
It's important to model out loud how you, as a strong reader, attack a passage. Struggling readers need to know how you think
I have Ss write down unfamiliar words. This makes for great discussion.
Oh, , you toy with my emotions. Would the waffles still be special if I could make them anywhere? ;)
A2- I love Kahoot. Short, sweet, to the point. Kids get to use their phones and you get he limelight answer comprehension.
I've used many strategies with Ss. Questioning, Visualizing, synthesizing, etc. All are important & must be used flexibly.
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Modeling mistakes and self correction! Think aloud. https://t.co/nveKn0CNBe
It's important to model out loud how you, as a strong reader, attack a passage. Struggling readers need to know how you think
A1 Reading is about making meaning. Comprehension is the key to unlocking meaning.
Joining late. Thom from Austin, TX. MS math and robotics
A2: I use a strategy called CUBES. I also break down words into meanings. I have Ss give examples and non examples of words.
I concur! Thank alouds are a key too! It's truly about metacognition!
Yes! We can't assume kids know how to read critically. Modeling is key! https://t.co/xo6AHTJwne
It's important to model out loud how you, as a strong reader, attack a passage. Struggling readers need to know how you think
A2: Building out supporting content on to extend background knowledge
My 5th graders still LOVE to be read to. We have read aloud everyday. This is some of the best lessons of the day
A2 Love a shared google doc passage with comments on and encouraged.
Thinking aloud key for my Ss. Show lots of examples & mentor texts w/writing2. Model thinking strategies . https://t.co/4DaaR3ultw
A2: I use thinking aloud when reading and writing. It has to be strategic to be effective.
Jessie from Katy here. Sorry I am late
I think a lot of times we start out modeling great comprehension strategies and then taper off...must keep modeling in all grades
A2: Focusing on the metacognitive strategy connected to the comprehension strategy. Constant practice in 1st grade.
Comprehension strategies should be used with older students as well. This is not just about early elem. https://t.co/IJAgwVej3g
Oh Leslie... that waffle maker was probably not made in Texas... You make the call!
Q3 What do you consider when matching a strategy to a learner's needs?
A1: I also love Note and Notice Reading Strategies for elementary kiddos. They are the mathematical practices for reading!
Mindful of pointing at the word I am reading as I read it with my 6yo. Want him to see what he is hearing looks like.
This---> Kids need to be taught metacognitive strategies! https://t.co/Sg7QroQcGz
I concur! Thank alouds are a key too! It's truly about metacognition!
A2: Teaching kids to think about their own thinking...metacognition!
I have this chart in my 1st grade classroom. Great reminder for me to help them make different connections.
A2 same as when you model your thinking out loud when you are working on writing. Let students "see" inside your head
Totally agree with this statement; the strategies is for all levels.
At least once a week we briefly discuss comprehension strategies. Keep it fresh.
My student teacher taught me a great little tool called https://t.co/hA2qVC5Qrq for a quick checking of understanding objectives!
This is especially important when addressing the needs of ELLs. Also benefits native speakers - vocab can be difficult!
Thinking about the power of read alouds/picture books & culling comprehension from collaborative discussions. Proud of my Ks
Remember text to self is the lowest level. We need to push Ss to make text to text/world connections more often.
A3 It's important to consider the whole child; passions; background; strengths; where growth is needed. One size doesn't fit all!
A2 I teach part of the lesson Ss discuss we all discuss teach and have more Ss peer response and writing
A2-Ss need to be taught a variety of comprehension strategies and see how they work together to make texts come alive.
A3: What strategy is going to have the most impact to their comprehension right now...it changes as their reading progresses
A3: Consider strengths of the reader first, focus on those, then pair with a strategy that can enhance them and highlight a need.
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Using different ways to monitor through use of sticky notes and the almighty conferring session is a must!
A3: Where they've come from & where they're going. Focus on the next step in their learning progression. Has to make sense.
A3: I don't think, "Oh ZPD," but if I know my child can do it, I resist saying it 1st, e.g., bonehead when he knows bone and head
A3: My philosophy is teach diff strategies & have Ss try out to find right fit. CHOICE is key. Create differentiated assignments
A3: Try the strategy on for size. What works for one Ss may not fit the other as well. Look at strengths and weaknesses.
A3 Gotta think about where they are and where you want them to be. Every student needs a little something different to succeed.
Yes...focus on what the child CAN do instead of deficits! https://t.co/C3uoYTJfJF
A3: Consider strengths of the reader first, focus on those, then pair with a strategy that can enhance them and highlight a need.
A3: Use the areas of strengths AND areas of improvements to guide the next steps in comprehending the text.
A3 Observation and researching through conferring and identifying the type of lrnr that they are and NOT what I want them to be!
we use annotating heavily at our middle school. But it has to be purposeful and guided.
A3: I like to know what learning style appeals to the Ss.
A2: Ss need a toolbox of strategies they can lean on when needed. They need to understand when meaning breaks down.
A3- Student needs, and he student. Just because comprehension is there doesn't mean interest will be. It's a slippery slope.
I love how there are so many educators tonight personalizing ed for Ss!!
Important to build on where they are at.
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A3: Use the areas of strengths AND areas of improvements to guide the next steps in comprehending the text.
A3 Their strengths & weaknesses.
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Praise them as readers. https://t.co/WMpvThLahK
Yes...focus on what the child CAN do instead of deficits! https://t.co/C3uoYTJfJF
A3: Consider strengths of the reader first, focus on those, then pair with a strategy that can enhance them and highlight a need.
A3: I like to know what learning style appeals to the Ss.
Yes from their strengths comes their strong resolve to work on challenges https://t.co/OEw72QRYUK
A3: Consider strengths of the reader first, focus on those, then pair with a strategy that can enhance them and highlight a need.
Choice is definitely key, Ss should choose & we can redirect or steer/show them a different direction if needed
Sticky notes or similar template are magic! Jot down a note. Frees up struggling writers due to tiny space. Love!
A3: the match should be based on Visual/tactile/auditory but the real gauge-engagement
A3: Match a Ss strategy needs to be based on where a student miscues. Formative assessments can determine.
Agree, day 1 throw out highlighter. Lots of think alouds &model close reading on digital camera https://t.co/n5VOF9MdYu
we use annotating heavily at our middle school. But it has to be purposeful and guided.
A3: Know kids by having frequent conferences with individuals. Relationships will support ability to move kids forward!
A3: Instruction must be matched to Ss needs. Ss need instruction based on the reading strategies they need next to be successful
Teaching Ss about metacognition! Aware of their own thought process! And model how to do this! Powerful!
Kids need voice and choice! https://t.co/EKc1GZdK7X
Choice is definitely key, Ss should choose & we can redirect or steer/show them a different direction if needed
A3 I've dabbled with flipped class type videos. Some like them, some learn much better in a discussion. Try to do a variety
A3: Learning is not a one size fits all. Remember that when teaching your Ss how to learn.
If you know how to do it and how well you do it, you´re basically halfway there! https://t.co/SzSOt3BqHF
Teaching Ss about metacognition! Aware of their own thought process! And model how to do this! Powerful!
Agree!! Sometimes a conference can just be an observation to see what strategy they are using https://t.co/5sYE2rhH1P
A3: Know kids by having frequent conferences with individuals. Relationships will support ability to move kids forward!
THIS from Modeling metacognition.... Thank you https://t.co/Pg1rYkRiHq
Teaching Ss about metacognition! Aware of their own thought process! And model how to do this! Powerful!
A3 Build upon Ss strengths and continue to add to these tools from information gathered through listening and talking with Ss.
Q4 How do effective comprehension strategies contribute to student success?
A3 Big picture, consider the ind learner needs before, during & after lesson delivery. Diff Inst works only when thats understood
Did anyone else's brain think, "Engaugement?" Love this, !
A4: Effective comprehension strategies allow students to comprehend new text for life.
A4: Success w/o comprehension is only on the surface. Comprehension is necessary for deep understanding that will last.
Chris from SoCal. APUSH and AVID teacher checking in late
A4? Do you mean strategies we use to inc. comprehension or assessing comprehension?
Q4 retweet --->> https://t.co/Mb9ynuvCxk
Q4 How do effective comprehension strategies contribute to student success?
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Q4 How do effective comprehension strategies contribute to student success?
A4 Comprehension strategies help learners become purposeful, strategic, and active readers.
Jepi Matthis from Conroe. Just found chat
A3: TBH I tell Ss this is the strategy I am focusing on. Talk to me and tell me what you don't understand. Goal is understanding.
A4: When kids have tools in their tool belt, it provides confidence to tackle more challenging text, and to persevere through it.
Thanks for the resource Craig!
Grit and determination have to be modeled and whoop it up when they have success
A3 I design learning experiences for adults. Learning theory & principles like https://t.co/FnBVXvkege are the foundation.
Anyone interested in literacy should take a peek at -- great ideas.
A4: Ss won’t have to struggle with content & can focus on representation, analysis, and interpretation.
A4-They allow students to feel successful and confident for the next challenge.
A3 look where Ss r at 1st & build on their comprehension. Don't set the bar high 1st because they will struggle. Growth is key
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A4: Comp strategies help kids become engaged and active readers, which promotes lifelong reading/learning habits!
A4: Effective CS builds confidence and independence. This leads to Ss taking risks in their learning...growth!
A2: I believe we have to model a reading life for Ss.
I blve nobody knows it but we can work towards it TOGETHER.
A4: It allow in a way to boost students' confidence in analyzing situations, not just texts.
A4:Comp strategies give Ss tools and thinking skills needed to navigate & interact with text. Tools for learning not just reading
A4 Effective comprehension strategies are purposefully taught to St always keeping in mind that affective filter: never shut down
A4 Applying reading skills in new and novel situations. Increased confidence in all content areas.
A3 What purpose for reading can the S tackle that matches his need and will offer a challenge/opportunity to master it and grow.
absolutely- for all ages even in higher ed. comprehension strategies differ between subject matter areas https://t.co/RGknBSrQL2
Comprehension strategies should be used with older students as well. This is not just about early elem. https://t.co/IJAgwVej3g
A4) Comprehension strategies are tools that will benefit our learners' future success.
It's cold but the sun was out today! Thanks for the welcome https://t.co/mtKzMOMCN6
Hi Angela, great to have you join this evening! Hope it isn't too cold there, have been watching weather, wow!
And they focus on collective understanding not just individual. Build broader knowledge base for inquiry https://t.co/JgQg8w7GkP
A4: It allow in a way to boost students' confidence in analyzing situations, not just texts.
A4: When you can name what you are doing it sticks in the brain.
A4: When Ss comprehend information they can take that info to the next level and create.
and remember, comprehension strategies end goal is to help w comprehension. Don't get stuck on the strategy
A4: Learning is hard work...show Ss that we never outgrow comprehension strategies...learn something now that you use for life
Ts help Ss when teach them about metacognition &help Ss to articulate their understanding &learning https://t.co/cd5o8BmYnS
If you know how to do it and how well you do it, you´re basically halfway there! https://t.co/SzSOt3BqHF
Teaching Ss about metacognition! Aware of their own thought process! And model how to do this! Powerful!
A4 Effective comprehension strategies deliver the feel of an authentic/personal learning experience
A4: participate in discussion on a deeper level and apply it to other concepts- goes back to the meta-cognition mentioned earlier
About adult learning theories.. makes me wonder why so many Ts moan about typical PD. Do teachers know about 'em?
A4. Transferable skills for lifelong learning & exposure to technical (subject-specific) techniques and skills
I´'m all for it! We can work toghether for sure
Very true, if Ss can connect what they are reading to their lives/current events etc. then it raises the bar
A4 it gives Ss voice and ownership...opens doors to communicate too.
A4: Ss learn to think deeply and critically about a text or subject. Ss can articulate understanding & apply in new situations
A4 I beieve they cultivate a love of reading.
A4 When Sts know, understand and practice strategies they find their "go to tool. "
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But it´s key to getting to comprehsension. That was my proposition -
A4: Comprehension strategies help build a base to hang prior knowledge. I tell Ss they need a brain folder to categorize info.
A4: Comp strategies allow Ss to think critically about text. It gives them the power to develop their own meaning from text.
my reading philosophy has been heavily influenced by and Readicide by K Gallager
It's about accountable talk to ignite the passion for our babies!
A4 Comprehension strategies teach students how to think and learn beyond texts.
A4: They would build learning confidence, expand on their possibilities, promote learner growth: an upward spiral!
A4: Comp strategies are crucial because Ss will not only need them in ELA classes but across all content areas as well!
A4: Readers must learn how to navigate all types of texts and genres.
Agreed Soul Sister, otherwise, learning is not stable and it falls apart!
A3b) FWIW, the bone and head thing was because we read a chapter on bonehead dinosaurs tonight. True story. hehehe
A4: With comprehension strategies Ss are geared with power to be a success. It gives them confidence to overcome.
A5: Strategies keep the mind open and functioning with a purpose. They provide an avenue for needing to acquire information.
A5: We need to show Ss that there is no plateau. Ss need to know they can grow & always improve. Master one concept, on to next
A5 Equipping students with strategies gives them the skills they need to become lifelong learners.
A4 Amen Jessica! Ts should never forget to be a student in life, too.
This is what we live for every day!
A5: Important to tch Ss that the strategy they need/use will change with their reading ability or w/text https://t.co/71FrjvCYLi
A5 "I haven't mastered this text...yet"
Q5. It gives students tools to use to change their thinking
A5: Shows we are always learning & can constantly seek new ways of knowing.
Yes! Comp strategies aren't only for ELA classes! https://t.co/3uxy3gjAFn
A4: Comp strategies are crucial because Ss will not only need them in ELA classes but across all content areas as well!
A4 I think strategies aid teachers/designers as much as students. Both encourage focus on learning (metacognition?) experience
Could not say it better myself. YES. TOTALLY AGREE!
A5- Discovering success for a student makes them confident. In my class I've discovered the worst thing to do is to give doubt.
A5) It shows them that they can grow as readers. Work on improving by learning strategies to help strengthen comprehension.
It brings them to love learning and learn for the rest of their lives! That's what we all are after for our kiddos!
A5: Ss know that something is possible, and in doing it S can make something else possible, & the possibilities grow(th mindset)
A5: Learning is ongoing ¬ one stop shopping
A5 "I've faced text like this before and disected with strategies I have as a reader, I can do it again."
In college, I read Mortimer Adler's book, "How to Read a Book." It was really helpful as a college student and beyond.
A5: Strategies help to form new brain connections and bridges. Rewiring the brain and helping them to become life long learners.
Yes, but I do find a lot of resistance to reading in my senior Ss. How to get them to want to w/o telling them to...
Thanks for sharing this graphic
Helps us in communicating a concept w/learners if we can talk about it on familiar terms
IN TX we call that the powerful Figure 19!
A5 "This text is difficult but I have the tools to make it happen!"
This---> https://t.co/5VIOlpAwnM
A5: Strategies help to form new brain connections and bridges. Rewiring the brain and helping them to become life long learners.
A5: Learning is about constantly revising thinking. Rdg naturally allows for this. Some Ss have issues that make rdg a luxury.
A5 Builds confidence to take on new challenges.
A5: it teaches the power of YET! Let's find one that works for you!
A5 Students think deeper about the text; that's not meant to be easy. That means that they have to keep working on it.
A5:Comp strategies give Ss power to think and react with text. It values & promotes their thinking as they read & respond to text
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a5 Thinking these strategies empower students to take initiative, look at themselves as knowing & foster autonomy & independence
A5. They improve self-efficacy, reflective strategies, understanding & skills are transferred to develop abilities across board
I'm super pumped!!!! RT : Who is pumped for ?!
A4 “Teacher, know thyself.” I think it’s in 2 Corinthians 13:5. Strategies help reduce bias. They provide a place to improve from
Confidence CRUSHES doubt...I can do this!! https://t.co/FOJruL6rKj
A5- Discovering success for a student makes them confident. In my class I've discovered the worst thing to do is to give doubt.
A5. Strategies help Ss transport their learning from one topic to new situations. Ss can transfer learning. Excellent!
Q6 How can teachers and instructional coaches model these strategies to learners?
A5 Comp strategies aren't just about teaching reading, it's about teaching thinking which will build confidence in Ss.
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Q6 How can teachers and instructional coaches model these strategies to learners?
Q6 retweet --->> https://t.co/gxhFOXI6Tg
Q6 How can teachers and instructional coaches model these strategies to learners?
Disadvantaged Ss who love reading as an escape do excel in my experience.
Storytelling? History lends itself to that..I'll have to ask my brother he's had success 90% passing rate in SS
A6) Reading right along their students. Talking about what they're doing as they are reading.
A6: I'm a huge fan of read-alouds and anchor charts...Ss need to see/hear it in action and have visual reminders
A6 Side by side reading; modeled thinking: "When I read__, I think__, because__.”
A6: Thinking out loud and anchor charts with interactive notebook.
A6: the think aloud. Simple. Effective.
A6: We can model these strategies as educators by reading aloud w/learners and explaining our thinking to model
A6: We must show kids we are readers. Share with them what we are reading, what we struggle with. Think out loud to grapple.
Q6 need to show how words on the page affect the thinking in their brains that grows their understanding
A6. Show Ss how we learn using what we have taught. Include learning from other disciplines besides our own.
A6: Don't just focus on correct answers & move on. Dissect S responses & analyze. Let Ss lead discussions.
A6: Let Ss see and hear you read! What better way to learn than to see the process in action. READ ALOUD READ ALOUDS!!!
A6: I am honest with my Ss about my reading journey. They identify with what I share.
A4: When readers can enter into a variety of text, problem solve when needed, and push themselves to live inside an outside text
A6-Showcasing why it's important for them to know! Have fun with teaching and use sarcasm.....it's your best friend.
WAH!!! I have to pull out early. I did a two day work-a-thon to prepare for my babies on Monday! See you next week!
A6 Grab difficult (for you) text and model it. Struggle and work your strategies.
A5 Guessing how it works w/kids.. strategies are external. They can be adopted/adapted. Learning isn’t all listen/do. It’s maybe?
A6 Google vocabulary you don't know.
A6.Differentiate appropriate text levels, personalize, metacognition, read together, use thinking maps, inquiry, reflection, etc.
A6: I love a well turned phrase or description. My enthusiasm is contagious hopefully! Or I'm just the weird teacher!
A6: Read Aloud, Think Aloud, Class discussions, Class debates, Class sharing. Oh the possibilities in modeling
A6: When you model the desired behavior, it is more likely to be duplicated.
A6: Ts can model comprehension strategies by thinking aloud, using metacognitive strategies w/Ss. .
All of this! https://t.co/NzT14RC03X
A6.Differentiate appropriate text levels, personalize, metacognition, read together, use thinking maps, inquiry, reflection, etc.
A6:Model our use of strategies as part of our reading and thinking process. Then help Ss make these thinking processes their own
Protect that daily read aloud to ensure you have time to model!! Time well spent!
All important strategies to use with Ss on any grade level in any content area classroom https://t.co/o9oaEYzHMw
A6: Read Aloud, Think Aloud, Class discussions, Class debates, Class sharing. Oh the possibilities in modeling
A6: When I read to kids, I place the book in my lap when I think aloud so they know it is my thinking they are listening to!
A6-Ts need to model their own reading and thinking so Ss see that we use these strategies too. This step is a must.
Having technical difficulty. Will have to catch up later.
A6: Read to kids daily and throughout the day! Make it priority and demonstrate how much you love reading. JOYFUL!
Agree...but now I'm considering a podcast. By end of day, they must be sick of my voice! https://t.co/gxmgUeVGTo
Protect that daily read aloud to ensure you have time to model!! Time well spent!
A6a How explictly does a T share out a strategy with Ss? Is it about the comprehension strategy form over its function? +
Do share, I've made interactive foldable for both fiction signposts & nonfiction signposts 2frontload 4Ss https://t.co/9ALGIG9rGI
Oh! You have to see my flipped lessons for this! Love Notice and Note!
Happiest moments as a teacher="Mr. Kilgore, just one more chapter!"
Q7 How can Administrators support teacher learning of these strategies?
A6 Modeling and sharing our own reading experiences.
A6b. Lots of formative feedback is essential when modeling comprehension strategies
Yes! Please let's not take the joy out of reading. https://t.co/o4mwrGpOS5
A6: Read to kids daily and throughout the day! Make it priority and demonstrate how much you love reading. JOYFUL!
A6 Think aloud with read alouds. Kids see where you're going as they build on strategizing/comprehension skills
A7: Foster a culture of reading within the school. Make it a priority in schedules and promote with a One Book, One School!
A7) Providing quality PD and time to collaborate to develop skills in teaching these strategies. (which include observations)
A7: Admin can support T learning of comprehension strategies by sharing resources like topic. Get connected to other Ts.
A7: Just like Ts support S growth, admin needs to support T growth as well. Ts are lifelong learners- encourage them to continue!
A7: Providing access to PD for Ts who do not feel strong w/comprehension strategies...reading/modeling w/kids in the classroom
A6b I'd try introducing a strategy, scoffold how it works then go from there. Also.. do Ss know Ts take PD to improve? Share that
Love that idea.
https://t.co/l3XCj1jhiZ
A7: Foster a culture of reading within the school. Make it a priority in schedules and promote with a One Book, One School!
A7: Allowing time to plan with departments (outside of their grade levels)
I love this! I am going to draw it on my board tomorrow!!!!
A7: Teach comprehension strategies across content areas & share common language. Hold Ts accountable 2using strategies w/Ss
Gotta run a little early. Thanks for the chat! Thanks to for pushing the thinking.
A7 Administrators can help by fully utilizing campus literacy coaches to train staff and by empowering teachers to take risks.
Q7 providing PD and options for book studies. Faculty book clubs, read alouds. I find many teachers aren't familiar with these
So true sir, Ss need to know we are learning as they learn too!
So true... teaching reading needs to be a job for ALL teachers. https://t.co/KAOOgjcwc4
A7: Teach comprehension strategies across content areas & share common language. Hold Ts accountable 2using strategies w/Ss
This is mine and my Ss favorite part of the day. 5th graders still need to be read to.
A7-Giving positive feedback and telling teachers they are doing a good job. Admin need to do this 3X fold.
Model and GRR...gradual release of responsibility! Let them lead! https://t.co/bPX4wKQb16
Agree...but now I'm considering a podcast. By end of day, they must be sick of my voice! https://t.co/gxmgUeVGTo
Protect that daily read aloud to ensure you have time to model!! Time well spent!
A7: Support by providing time to try, see, and share strategies with their colleagues. https://t.co/t9Sh7BDSkC
Q7 How can Administrators support teacher learning of these strategies?
A7: So happy that monitored silent reading is back. Promotes student choice, uninterrupted reading, love of books. Pure joy!
Celebrate each victory.
https://t.co/YzRiZ31niM
A7-Giving positive feedback and telling teachers they are doing a good job. Admin need to do this 3X fold.
even with kinders I would ask Why Where What How etc. questions about the author intentions
They loved questioning motives
A7: Just like Ss need to be reminded on the strategies and encouraged to use them so do Ts. Friendly Reminders 101 HA
A7: Ensure good PD is taking place for staff. Get into classrooms and work with Ts and Ss as they engage in this important work. .
I'll bet the Ts at McAllen HS are empowered in that manner for some reason!
A7. Provide resources according to need. for ex. in HS some new Ts are subject-matter experts & may not have access to strategies
Move away from curriculum materials that are too comprehensive, see teachers as
professionals who can guide Ss toward discovery
8th graders used to love read-aloud. This year I've seen no patience for it. Disheartening.
It was Absolutely True Diary, of all books!
A7 The buy in comes from administration. PD collaborative work for teachers to learn understand implement the strategies
A7: Work to build a culture of reading & learning. Make sure that everyone in the school knows that this work is a priority.
A7: Every time a student or teacher talks it interrupts someone's thoughts. Consider this...
This would break my heart.
A7- Create a culture which embraces learning and provides supports for Ts to try new strategies in their classrooms.
With you; still processing how to redress.
Dinner time in Orygone. Thanks for a great chat!
Agreed. I know all about the life sciences, but not much at all about strategies for reading at the HS level.
So glad I could stay awhile will check back later this evening. Wishing all a great week.
A7.Choosing all school (division & age appropriate) fosters reading culture & gr8 opportunity 2explore books from diff. subjects
A7a It's a mystery. No, really. You know that cool book you want to read? Strategies are like that.. +
Get in classrooms and get to know the SS as readers...you will know what kind of support teachers need!
It left? As a Canadian in Mexico I sometimes really don't know!
Daily Five gives great guidance.
Jumping out; glad that I can stay for a bit for tonight's !
A7b Administrators jump to the end of the book & share that out. De-mystery it. It's not rocket science. +
Q8 What resources can you share with your PLN? Anchor charts? PD Materials? People to follow?
A3: Knowing what type of needs a Ss has can determine how to support S reading comprehension. https://t.co/0xU5AxEzOe
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Q8 What resources can you share with your PLN? Anchor charts? PD Materials? People to follow?
A7: Admin can show support by listening to Ts ideas. Show their interested in what their Ts think.
Glad I found this chat. Thanks
A7c Some stuff is hard/intimidating to learn. I like when a leader shows me what something does so i can run with it.
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Q8 What resources can you share with your PLN? Anchor charts? PD Materials? People to follow?
Thank you so much for the conversation this evening
A7 Agreed! would most likely say a big "Amen" to that! https://t.co/LVYJaB89oR
A7: So happy that monitored silent reading is back. Promotes student choice, uninterrupted reading, love of books. Pure joy!
Thanks for joining in Jelilyn, glad you could add your voice to discussion on comprehension!
indeed & it's difficult 4 some Ss making the transition from MS-HS to grasp scientific technical minutia & others
A7d I love & Teach Like A Pirate. Actually haven't read book completely. Only the "hot parts". Admins help w/that..
A8-Teachers are pirates, you share everything because they are ALL our kids. Anything different is selfishness.
A8: Remember that learning is progressive. Ts must continue to grow in order to help their Ss grow to their most potential
really enjoy the chat tonight! Thanks see you next time.
always tweets great resources. Worthy of a follow
Please make sure to give a huge round of applause for leading such an important discussion tonight! Thank you!!
A8: I don't have much to offer on this one, but I am definitely looking forward to checking out what others share. Thanks!
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Excellent chat everyone. See you next week.
Great job! RT : Please make sure to give a huge round of applause for leading such ! Thank you!!
Best book for teaching comprehension strategies across the content areas would be Harvey Daniels Subjects Matter
A8:Strategies that Work & Comprehension Toolkit are great resources to help staff build skills needed to teach comp strategies.
Thanks Craig! It is always great seeing you on twitter!
A8. Reading Comprehension Strategies for English Language Learners - ASCD - great for non ELL as well https://t.co/1UShs3jQQF
Great ideas shared tonight for I have lots to investigate more. Thanks for sharing.
really enjoyed the chat tonight! Thanks see you next time.
A8b works for me because it brings people together from all over. Diversity makes for not-the-same-thing improvement.
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You won't want to miss this one!
Thanks for a great tonight!!
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