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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #mdeschat! Tonight we're talking about helping students fall in love with reading!

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself and tell us your favorite childhood book #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Chris, elementary principal, Charlotte's Web #mdeschat

s_lamkin Sep 28 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Steven, elem principal in Salisbury. The Little Engine that Could is my favorite classic; always has been! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Also a big fan of the Encyclopedia Brown books which dates me #old #mdeschat

DeniseFaidley Sep 28 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Denise, The house in the hole in the side of a tree #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Welcome, Steven! #mdeschat

In reply to @s_lamkin

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Welcome back, Denise! #mdeschat

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PPW78 Sep 28 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Debbie, teaching assistant in 3 year old program, Robert the Rose Horse 🐴 #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Question 1 is coming up! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Walt, principal at Cristo Rey Jesuit, my favorite childhood book The Digging-est Dog. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Good to see you, Walt! #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1. Thinking back to your childhood, how did you become a reader? #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hey Chris, hope you’re having an amazing year! #mdeschat

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s_lamkin Sep 28 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Teachers and parents who modeled; frequent library trips; and partly just a natural love for books! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1. Thinking back to your childhood, how did you become a reader? #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1. My mother, she was a Catholic school product who took her 4 boys to the library often #mdeschat

DeniseFaidley Sep 28 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1. My Mom read to me every night. #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Reading was about repetition. I remember being excited to read a book from the "box" and then advancing to the next level! #mdeschat

PPW78 Sep 28 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 I think it started with reading the Sunday comics #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Moms, such important influencers! #mdeschat

In reply to @DeniseFaidley

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Question 2 is up soon! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2. What advice do you have for parents of young children to get them to love reading? #mdeschat

ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: I LOVED an old series on freaky stuff like the Bermuda Triangle & Big Foot in my 6th grade teacher's classroom. #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I remember the big deal it was to move on to the next level. We took great pride in “advancing”. We also got out of class! #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Welcome back, Rita! #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2. Make it fun, be animated, vary what you read, find high interest texts #mdeschat

ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: Read TO them. All. The. Time! #mdeschat

s_lamkin Sep 28 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: Model, provide a range of books, make it authentic, discuss books often. And by all means, don't bribe a child to read! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2. What advice do you have for parents of young children to get them to love reading? #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 Sep 28 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2- Read with child every night. Model love, enjoyment of reading. #mdeschat

ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Thanks, Chris! #mdeschat

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DeniseFaidley Sep 28 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2. Read to and with your child nightly, make it fun, include choice, visit the library #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: Make reading a regular part of the routine. Frequent the public library for lots of fun activities for all ages. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 Sep 28 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Yes! Animation makes it more enjoyable. One of the reasons I love reading Dr. Seuss books w/ my Ss. #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Hey, Greg! #mdeschat

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ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: Let them see YOU reading. Kids need to know reading is a life-thing not a school-thing. #mdeschat

PPW78 Sep 28 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: Make reading a story part of the bedtime routine, have lots of books available in the home & read, read, read #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2. As they get older, looks for book series to help motivate interest #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 Sep 28 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Greg- K, #TeamFelegy. Checking in for some time tonight. Hope all are well. #mdeschat

ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: Let kids enjoy reading at home. If they want the same book 100 times, okay. If they want to read a comic book, fine! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:19 PM EDT

We read the Archie comic books! #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Raise a child who loves to read via aha parenting #mdeschat https://t.co/gET2xbsflx

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Question 3 will be on its way! #mdeschat

ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:20 PM EDT

So good! I LOVE comic books. #mdeschat

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mplummer05 Sep 28 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 pick a cozy spot to read with them, take turns reading, make it fun, visit the library often #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Welcome, Missi! #firsttimer #mdeschat

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WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:21 PM EDT

THAT was definitely the goal for Ms. Askew’s boys, Reading was climbing out of poverty. #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q3. Once children start their formal schooling, how can teachers and parents work together to promote reading? #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 Sep 28 @ 8:22 PM EDT

So far so good, thanks. Been a busy but productive start to the year. Yes, K is a lot of fun. #mdeschat

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mplummer05 Sep 28 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Thanks, Chris! #nervous #mdeschat

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DeniseFaidley Sep 28 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3. Share strategies, resources and progress. Teamwork and celebrate small milestones #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3. Collaborate, communicate, teachers need to share advice/ideas with parents, parents can share impt info about their child #mdeschat

s_lamkin Sep 28 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A3: Ts should provide supports, advice, and resources to Ps. Both should encourage and celebrate! And keep modeling! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q3. Once children start their formal schooling, how can teachers and parents work together to promote reading? #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: Ps and Ts work together to uncover student interests develop reading habits using books with predictability and YES pics. #mdeschat

ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: Reading at home with kids for 20 min minimum a day is the most helpful. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3. Parents want/need resources and suggestions, help them, encourage to/with/by reading #mdeschat

ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: Here is my @CUElearns article about how to harness the power of social media to get families reading. https://t.co/EIfxrx99bD #mdeschat

PPW78 Sep 28 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: Encourage story telling and acting out stories, share book lists that support units of study #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Question 4 coming up! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Readers Theater is still relevant, gets students immersed! #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q4. What are (or should be) the elements of an effective school reading program? #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Great point Debbie! Ss love to be read to no matter their age. I have an amazing team of English teachers @RLDisney <= is one! #mdeschat

In reply to @PPW78, @RLDisney

jazzmeister2013 Sep 28 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Yes! I tell my Ss and Ps that even if no HW assigned, reading for 20 minutes is critical, no matter the home language. #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4. Priority 1? Fostering a love for literature which motivates students to WANT to learn to read! #mdeschat

s_lamkin Sep 28 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4: Quality literature; meaningful scaffolds; CHOICE; authenticity; and school wide efforts that focus on a love of literacy! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q4. What are (or should be) the elements of an effective school reading program? #mdeschat

mplummer05 Sep 28 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q3 nightly reading logs, communication about right-fit books, access to texts #mdeschat

ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4: Every Child, Every Day! Allington on what kids need to be readers. @ELmagazine #mdeschat https://t.co/LYPbhwdexr

PPW78 Sep 28 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4: Literacy rich environment, independent reading time and a well stocked library #mdeschat

DeniseFaidley Sep 28 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4. Guided rdg & modeling/guided & indep practice w/ the big 5- phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocab and comp. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:35 PM EDT

18 genuine ways to make kids love reading #mdeschat https://t.co/R00kKcO2LM

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Right-fit books, so important! #mdeschat

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ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4. The MOST important thing? Time to read "just-right" books that they want to read! The more you read, the better you read! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4. Priority 2? Well-trained teachers who guide students from learning to read, to reading to learn by giving effective feedback #mdeschat

ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:37 PM EDT

This. #mdeschat

DanielPink Jul 18 @ 3:10 PM EDT

Research: "Homework in elementary school does not contribute to academic achievement," but daily reading does. https://t.co/g6aGcAbwx2

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4. It's also important for teachers to help students with goal setting, students need to be included in monitoring their progress #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4: Time dedicated to teaching and actually reading, explicit teaching strategies, varied genres and access to tech tools. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Question 5 is about to launch! #mdeschat

ritaplatt Sep 28 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Goal setting in reading, a simple lesson sequence. #mdeschat https://t.co/dD8xPBatme

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4. It's also important for teachers to help students with goal setting, students need to be included in monitoring their progress #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:40 PM EDT

We never really give our students enough time to read #frustrating #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q5. When it comes to guided reading, what should our priorities be? What should teachers focus on? #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Yes, we all need TIME to practice and receive feedback in order to become better at reading. #mdeschat

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mplummer05 Sep 28 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q4 Interactive read alouds to expose kids to a variety of genres, time to read independently, well-trained staff #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5. Listening to students to identify reading goals with individual students, anecdotal record keeping #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5: During guided reading, it is important to highlight key vocabulary. Listen to Ss read and provide feedback. #mdeschat

s_lamkin Sep 28 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: Listening to Ss and giving individual supports; helping them learn to self-monitor/correct. And keep instilling a sincere love #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q5. When it comes to guided reading, what should our priorities be? What should teachers focus on? #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:45 PM EDT

How to raise a reader via @nytimes #mdeschat https://t.co/KVWb8mrN5T

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5. Guided reading can be challenging, teachers sometimes try to do too much, pick a few strategies to focus on and do them well #mdeschat

PPW78 Sep 28 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: Focus on the skills needed to get them to the next level #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 Sep 28 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Anecdotal notes help track Ss growth, needs, interests. Helps determine appropriate reading instructional strategies. #mdeschat

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DeniseFaidley Sep 28 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5. Being diagnostic w/ conferring, sharing targeted strategies, using data to instructionally move Ss through lvls & appr grping #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Question 6 is on its way soon! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Establish a DOABLE routine so that Ss get the support they need to grow. Workshop model, Daily Five, and flexible groups. #mdeschat

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principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Routines are critical! #mdeschat

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mplummer05 Sep 28 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5 conferring with students and knowing each readers strengths and weaknesses #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q6. While the teacher is working with small groups, what are the other students doing? #mdeschat

DeniseFaidley Sep 28 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6. Direct follow up related to group, literacy centers, research or on-going projects, indep work from comp, & SSR #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6. In a well structured classroom- lots of independent reading, writing, vocab work, listening to books, reading with classmates #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Important point, groups should be fluid! #mdeschat

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s_lamkin Sep 28 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Gotta run. Enjoyed joining in #mdeschat Thanks!

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6: Drilling a specific skill they have learned: vocabulary and writing practice, word work, partner reading. #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Thanks for joining in! #mdeschat

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PPW78 Sep 28 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6: Purposeful independent activities-listening station, vocabulary work, reading with a partner #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Our final question, #7 is coming soon! #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q7. What can you do tomorrow to help students fall in ❤️ with reading? #mdeschat

principal64 - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A7. Include children in decision-making, read w/enthusiasm, get to know their reading preferences and find high-interest material #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Sep 28 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A7: Tell Ss about books of interest, ask them about the books they are reading, and find ways to expose Ss to "good fit" books. #mdeschat

PPW78 Sep 28 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A7: We read every day, act out stories with puppets & recreate stories with any material they find-leaves, sticks, legos #mdeschat