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MrsMurat May 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

The changing role of substitute Ts: https://t.co/BM9VawxpH4 #precalcchat #lrnchat #G2Great #CTQChat

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Welcome #G2great friends. We're so incredibly honored to have Dr. Donald Bear w/us to discuss word study. @beardonald @hayhurst3 @brennanamy

participatechat May 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #G2Great by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/FB8JlXMi8b

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

We’ll take you any way we can get you Kitty :] #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@DrMaryHoward @franmcveigh @hayhurst3 @CotsenAoT @brennanamy Hi friends traveling so reception spotty but hi! #G2great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

YAY! Hi, Kitty! #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @CotsenAoT, @brennanamy

mindi_r May 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Missing #g2great tonight because I'm wearing my mom hat. #kidsmatter #musicmatters #thisgymishot

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#G2great Hi Fran! 😊

In reply to @franmcveigh, @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @CotsenAoT, @brennanamy

beardonald May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I missed last week’s chat, and here’s why. Our new grandchild! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I’ll send you storify afterwards Mini! #G2Great

mindi_r May 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Missing #g2great tonight because I'm wearing my mom hat. #kidsmatter #musicmatters #thisgymishot

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Dani, I/Coach but returning to kinder this fall in Kalispell MT. Used WTW when I taught 1st & helped Ts w/it when coaching. #g2great

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I have to learn about storify; this is my second #g2great! I'm learning!

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I love that we get to chat weekly through #G2Great so nice to see you ladies.

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @franmcveigh, @DrMaryHoward, @CotsenAoT, @brennanamy

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Beautiful! Congratulations!! #G2Great

In reply to @beardonald

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Okay #G2Great friends please congratulate Donald Bear. He has exciting news tonight!

beardonald May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I missed last week’s chat, and here’s why. Our new grandchild! #G2Great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

So excited that my tweets for the next hour will be for the #G2Great chat with @beardonald #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Words of Wisdom from @beardonald #G2Great @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#G2Great Thanks friend! #G2Geat

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

So happy to join tonight's #G2Great chat. @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @brennanamy @franmcveigh

gless54 May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

She's precious! #G2great

In reply to @beardonald

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

And I am happily ready to teach you :] #G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I have to learn about storify; this is my second #g2great! I'm learning!
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

What a beauty! It is a #G2Great baby.

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

lauramossa May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Hi! Laura, K-5 reading specialist from Baltimore County, MD #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Me too! #G2Great 😊

In reply to @hayhurst3, @franmcveigh, @DrMaryHoward, @CotsenAoT, @brennanamy

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#G2Great

gless54 May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I'm excited that I am FINALLY joining the fabulous #G2Great chat tonight!

In reply to @franmcveigh, @beardonald

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi Laura. Always love having you at #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

So happy to join tonight's #G2Great chat. @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @brennanamy @franmcveigh

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Kristen, Literacy Coach from STL. Used WTW since my first year teaching, 15 years ago 😉 #G2great

tammylani May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Aloha #G2Great friends! I'll be toggling between a few chats tonight.

franmcveigh May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Fran from SE Iowa. Literacy coach for seven K-12 districts. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I’m impressed. That’s the ultimate commitment Tammy! It’s that Honolulu air - adds extra energy #G2Great

tammylani May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Aloha #G2Great friends! I'll be toggling between a few chats tonight.

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Ashley, Gr 3/4 Instr Coach. Used WTW as Gr4 tchr myself, district now using in grds 2-4. Excited to learn to share with my Ts! #g2great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Goodness you have a lot of experience! #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

It's been several years for me since using WTW w/Ss. Anxious to hear from the pros like you, Kristen! #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

beardonald May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Any word study board game. Ss “say & lay” & explain reasons for matching. Students enjoy games with a fast good pace. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q1 #G2Great @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward @beardonald

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2great You will love it!

In reply to @gless54, @franmcveigh, @beardonald

JJDLagrange May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Jennifer, a K T from Atlanta. This was my first year using WTW. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Yes we s/always have fidelity to what our Ss need not to scope and sequence in isolation. Ss @ the center. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Words of Wisdom from @beardonald #G2Great @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I suspect there are MANY educators who have used it loyally Donald! #G2Great

In reply to @beardonald, @LitROCK_forth

gless54 May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Gerilyn, ELA T from Long Island, met some of you at @NCTE in November! #G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2great Cristina James English Teacher Academic Dean TEDx organizer for student writer/speakers

LeaderandReader May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hi, everyone! Mindy, elementary principal from the Atlanta area. I'll be popping in and out tonight. #G2Great

mollienye72 May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hello. Mollie from Ohio. I teach 2nd. Love WTW and everything it's allowed me to do to grow my Ss. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#G2Great Q1

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q1 #G2Great @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward @beardonald

ssvincent May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Susan from Cincinnati, Miami University Regionals #G2great

literacycoach84 May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Candice, Literacy Coach from NJ. We are using WTW in grades K-3, and Wonders Word Study in grades 4-6. #g2great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Ss like speed sorts that serve many purposes. Concept sorts are popular across stages. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi All! Welcome! So excited to have Donald Bear with us to talk about Words Their Way #g2great @beardonald

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1 I don’t think a more perfect word study activity exists than reading & writing. It’s a joyful playground for words & ideas. #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#G2Great I love word hunt in a "Just Right Book"

In reply to @hayhurst3, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @beardonald

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#G2Great Howdy, Kasey, Literacy Coach from TX joining in

JJDLagrange May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1 I love the basic sort. I have my Ss record it in @Seesaw to share with their parents. #G2Great

MarkWeakland May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Looking forward to learning! Thanks for engaging topic @DrMaryHoward. & Congrats to @beardonald re new family member! #G2great

pmgmcgee May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi all! Patty McGee, literacy consultant and author. #G2Great

chrisp16 May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Chris, rdg spec, from outside PHilly. Looking forward to #g2great!

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

hi Ashley welcome to #G2Great we are so glad you're able to make the chat and learn with @beardonald @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward

In reply to @AshleyLS_16, @beardonald, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Gives them a high level of success and lots of reinforcement #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#G2Great I love word hunt in a "Just Right Book"
In reply to @hayhurst3, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @beardonald

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1 I remember my Ss enjoying the blind sort. Really got them to analyze words and structure #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Thanks for your kind words! Always interested in what is effective and what can be improved! #G2Great

In reply to @mollienye72

beardonald May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

5th graders sorting by Brit and American. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Concept sorts: Words & pictures sorted conceptually: mammal/non-mammal, planets/stars, mineral/compounds/mixtures, American/Brit. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: There is power in the sort! Talking and learning about words together #WordJoy #g2great @beardonald

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

So great to have you see tonight Mark! #G2Great

MarkWeakland May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Looking forward to learning! Thanks for engaging topic @DrMaryHoward. & Congrats to @beardonald re new family member! #G2great

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 We are looking at the 3 sounds -ed endings make, finding words with the d, id, and t sounds, and hunting for patterns. #g2great

gless54 May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 I teach middle school and my Ss love @quizlet #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Hello Candice glad to have you with us on #G2Great

In reply to @literacycoach84

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#G2Great Yes! 👍🏻❤️

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

lauramossa May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: I ❤️watching Ss use an open sort & problem solving to figure out the patterns. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Hi Gerilyn! #G2Great

In reply to @gless54, @quizlet

JJDLagrange May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1 Sorting in @Seesaw #G2Great https://t.co/fryXQutUyf

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Hi from Arkansas. #G2great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: Word Hunt is a favorite. Builds connections! #g2great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#G2Great I love word hunt in a "Just Right Book"
In reply to @hayhurst3, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @beardonald

AnitaSimonton May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Excited to learn! #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Thirty minutes till #G2Great w/guest host @beardonald @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward Qs for tonight...

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Hey #g2great leaders! Greg- K, MD. Hope all are well.

beardonald May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

So right Dani. Great partner activity! #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

I love it when I find another Literacy Coach to follow. Welcome to our chat Kasey! #G2Great

In reply to @LiteracyCoachKS

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 Word sorts offer so many options for word study because we can manipulate them in so many varied ways. #G2Great

gless54 May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hey roomie!! Miss you! #G2Great

In reply to @brennanamy, @quizlet

tori_mazur May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 My elem SS enjoyed racing with speed sorts - trying to beat their own time each day. And word ladders. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
#G2Great Q1
- hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
  
  Q1 #G2Great @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward @beardonald

traviszinnel May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Wanted to say hi to new friends from #G2Great won't be participating but wanted to check in!

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#g2great Yes, it does! 😊👍🏻

In reply to @franmcveigh

JoshSektnan May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Josh, SPED teacher from Hancock County Schools here. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hi Greg! Glad you are here! #G2great

In reply to @jazzmeister2013

tammylani May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

The time zone really helps, too! #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 Love the blind sort. Open to students thinking and development. #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

I love the inside out thinking - they find the patterns instead of Ts TELLING #G2Great

lauramossa May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: I ❤️watching Ss use an open sort & problem solving to figure out the patterns. #G2Great

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1: anything that comes from authentic rdg or wtg. So important to connect so transfer of skills occurs! #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hi Anita. Welcome #G2Great

AnitaSimonton May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Excited to learn! #G2great
- hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT
  
  Thirty minutes till #G2Great w/guest host @beardonald @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward Qs for tonight...

pmgmcgee May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

LOVE guess my sort. Inquiry and play together. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

It really is so empowering for them to break apart words and do that analytical work. #G2Great

In reply to @lorilovesbooks

weswelty May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 Group sorting helps illicit meaningful discussions among Ss where they can share successes and help each other w struggles #g2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Such a great point! So much thinking from that inquiry #G2great

In reply to @lorilovesbooks

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#G2great I love hearing about new ideas!

In reply to @gless54, @quizlet

ssvincent May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1. Use lots of magnetic letter word building in LN-A stage #G2great

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 My kids love word ladders. Changing a beginning sound or word family as you move down the ladder. #G2great

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Hi Amy! Good to be here! #g2great

In reply to @brennanamy

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: Word Hunt sort also very engaging for Ss #G2Great

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#G2Great A1 Making Words, Word Ladders

chrisp16 May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

could even have a modern day sort as well. some similarities. #g2great

In reply to @beardonald

JoshSektnan May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: Kahoot and Quizlet are my go to programs. Students especially love Kahoot! #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Love @beardonald saying word study is about fidelity to student. Sets it apart from rigid systematic phonics programs. #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @beardonald, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @beardonald

mollienye72 May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1:Ss seem to enjoy speed sort and blind sort equally. They ❤️ playing the Turkey Feathers game. Made a lot of feathers thru years #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

We will miss your voice Travis. Hope you are well. #G2Great

In reply to @traviszinnel

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Indeed. #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3

suzrolander May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Hello #G2Great friends! Great to be here tonight. Susie from NYC

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Love these too - really allows Ss to closely analyze words and structure #G2Great

In reply to @jeniferpastore

pmgmcgee May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1: Also love the reflection conversation after a favorite sort. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Hi Josh, so happy to have you here tonight #G2great

JoshSektnan May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Josh, SPED teacher from Hancock County Schools here. #G2Great

literacycoach84 May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A1 SS enjoy doing speed sorts.Brainstorm sorts are also a lot of fun when they are trying to come up with as many words as possible.#g2great

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#G2great A1We have students each take a word in a unit and make a 30 second vocabulary video- all compile on google slides for study

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: Kinder kids always love playing Mix and Fix with their sorts and read the room word hunts #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I love that you used the word authentic #G2Great so very wise.

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

yes - those programs are one size fits all, but WTW truly differentiates #G2Great

In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @hayhurst3, @beardonald, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Which is so plentiful these days. Yes, that the crucial difference and that requires that we KNOW kids #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Love @beardonald saying word study is about fidelity to student. Sets it apart from rigid systematic phonics programs. #G2Great
In reply to @hayhurst3, @beardonald, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @beardonald

traviszinnel May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Much appreciated! I may see if I can spin some ? For music Ts #G2Great #musedchat

In reply to @hayhurst3

beardonald May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Yes. The open sorts improve thinking and internalizing the categories you are teaching. See Kathy Cartwright's work - #G2Great

In reply to @lauramossa

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

So much student decision making goes into that! #G2Great

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A1 Love the blind sort. Open to students thinking and development. #g2great

gless54 May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

That @kahoot tune!!! Stuck in my head!!! #G2Great

In reply to @JoshSektnan, @Kahoot

LitROCK_taylor May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1 one of my favorite activities for DR spellers #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Sts can create personalized lists in LOOK COVER WRITE CHECK. https://t.co/rteS2XgVzB #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#G2Great

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Now my students love coming up with related words. Analyzing words to recognize prefixes, suffixes, syllables, related words. #G2great

tammylani May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

It's actually 6 right now because we don't observe daylight savings time. #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Hey Chris great idea. #G2Great

In reply to @chrisp16, @beardonald

massignmenthelp May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#delachat #G2Great #precalcchat #jerdchat Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX

jarhartz May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

This makes so much sense! Thank you!#G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Concept sorts: Words & pictures sorted conceptually: mammal/non-mammal, planets/stars, mineral/compounds/mixtures, American/Brit. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

And that’s what makes it student centered - unlike words lists and almost all BOXES I know (no matter how pretty the ribbon) #G2Great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

yes - those programs are one size fits all, but WTW truly differentiates #G2Great
In reply to @LRobbTeacher, @hayhurst3, @beardonald, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

It would be awesome if we shared any sorts tonight's chat inspires you to make. We could tweet them out. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Mix and Fix - cool idea! #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q2 #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

So important to start at the earliest stages Kristen. That’s where we build a strong foundation! #G2Great

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A1: Kinder kids always love playing Mix and Fix with their sorts and read the room word hunts #G2great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#G2Great Excellent idea!

In reply to @hayhurst3

ssvincent May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Agree. "See it, say it, move it!" (And feel it!) #G2great

mollienye72 May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Be still my heart! Can't replace the tactile piece. Touch screen just isn't the same.
In reply to @ssvincent

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A2: It is all connected and it all about the balance #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Stephen Graham’s research in this area is quite interesting. Spelling strengthens phonics and vocabulary knowledge. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A2 Word study impacts reading IF in proper perspective (reading/writing as the goal vs isolated worksheets). #G2Great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A2 love the Concept Sorts - this is new to me. Really nails vocabulary in an engaging way #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q2 #G2Great

flynn_catherine May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Sorry to be late! Catherine, K-8 literacy specialist from CT. Love Words Their Way! #G2great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Sounds like a CHALLENGE! #G2great

In reply to @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Building relationships helps Its see how words work in relation to other words-unlike random lists of words) Thoughtful word choice #G2Great

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A1 Now my students love coming up with related words. Analyzing words to recognize prefixes, suffixes, syllables, related words. #G2great

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 Learned Greek word nostos in Odyssey meaning homecoming- whole 7th grade discussion about meaning of nostalgia followed

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

You're right on time for the rest of the conversation. Welcome! #g2great

In reply to @flynn_catherine

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 LOVE concept sorts- math, science... #G2great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Here are some key points about spelling instruction. #G2Great

MarkWeakland May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A2 My biggest realization two years ago was that spelling is for reading. Knew it from teaching. Now I know research to back it up. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

So important Amy! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A2: It is all connected and it all about the balance #G2Great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

let's make it happen! I need fresh ideas for my kinders this fall :) #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh, @hayhurst3

tori_mazur May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Tori from NC. forever ESL word nerd in the Vocab Lab turned Digital learning architect #G2Great

ssvincent May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Thank you for pointing us to researchers! So important that Ts read research! #G2great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Stephen Graham’s research in this area is quite interesting. Spelling strengthens phonics and vocabulary knowledge. #G2Great

jarhartz May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Love this! We were comparing past to present today! What a great way to get your brain going #G2Great

In reply to @chrisp16, @beardonald

beardonald May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Welcome. See y'all in CT for the state ILA meeting! #G2Great

In reply to @flynn_catherine

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Thank you for sharing that! #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Stephen Graham’s research in this area is quite interesting. Spelling strengthens phonics and vocabulary knowledge. #G2Great

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 when intentionally thoughtfully embedded throughout balanced literacy contexts, quite powerful! Ss truly own @ transfer lrng!

johnnydowney May 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Trying to check in from camp with our 5th graders. Reading. Specialist from Cincinnati #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

No such things as late at #G2Great friend! Welcome!

flynn_catherine May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Sorry to be late! Catherine, K-8 literacy specialist from CT. Love Words Their Way! #G2great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Great words from Dr Donald Bear & Words Their Way #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Here are some key points about spelling instruction. #G2Great

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#G2Great Here's a video of some sweet kinder kids teaching each other Mix and Fix

LitROCK_forth Apr 11 @ 2:15 PM EDT

Peer teaching in kindergarten! This student is teaching her friend a new sort variation. @BowlesPrincipal @LitROCK_taylor #wordstheirway

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Vocabulary in context important! We do vocab chatters where kids make up skits using the word lists; writing and acting them out #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Love the authentic context and time for discussion! #G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 Learned Greek word nostos in Odyssey meaning homecoming- whole 7th grade discussion about meaning of nostalgia followed

johnnydowney May 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A2 working with patterns helps with fluency and flexibility in word solving in reading #G2Great

ssvincent May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2. What you learn in spelling, you need to learn to notice in reading. #G2great

JoshSektnan May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: This question includes all parts of an Orton-Gillingham lesson. Phonics, spelling, and vocabulary are all vital. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 There has been too much emphasis on isolation w/o application. We must keep our sights on authenticity! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Hi Greg!!! #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

You're right on time for the rest of the conversation. Welcome! #g2great
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AssignmentHelpN May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#delachat #G2Great #precalcchat #delachat The Ultimate Compilation of 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB

suzrolander May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Interesting @beardonald. Did you see this @pranikoff @PWickster #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Stephen Graham’s research in this area is quite interesting. Spelling strengthens phonics and vocabulary knowledge. #G2Great

spiraledu May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

We do reflective writing & then I generate word lists from commonly misspelled words. We do a lot of formative white board practice #g2great

In reply to @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Key points for spelling! #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Here are some key points about spelling instruction. #G2Great

chrisp16 May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A big fan of his work! #g2great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Stephen Graham’s research in this area is quite interesting. Spelling strengthens phonics and vocabulary knowledge. #G2Great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: Love to hear a S think aloud - "It looks like 'x', so it must be ...." when figuring out new words! #G2great

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#g2great we have kids film 30 second videos of their assigned vocab word and then collate them all for study in google slides- so fun

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Hi Mary! #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Yes. That is really true. #g2great

In reply to @johnnydowney

tori_mazur May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

If you use the assessment data properly for lists. Some might still give everyone the same sort without data. #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4, @LRobbTeacher, @hayhurst3, @beardonald, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward

LitROCK_taylor May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 The art of "wordsmithing" has made readers better at inferring the meaning of challenging words by looking at word parts #G2Great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

This looks great! Thank you for sharing #G2Great

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hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I've been working a lot in K Having my Ss warm up their reading w/vocab letter books powerful. Yes let's do it Agreed @franmcveigh #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4, @franmcveigh, @franmcveigh

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Love that self-description Tori! #G2Great

tori_mazur May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Tori from NC. forever ESL word nerd in the Vocab Lab turned Digital learning architect #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Good eye Mark! And now to move beyond everyone having the same list. #G2Great

In reply to @MarkWeakland

suzrolander May 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

YES! @DrMaryHoward do you see this @AracelyRomoFlo1 Words Their Way! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2 There has been too much emphasis on isolation w/o application. We must keep our sights on authenticity! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Love that it really demonstrates how words are bridge that connect us all #G2Great

In reply to @soulsdna

KymHarjes May 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Disappointed 2 be missing tonight's chat, but looking forward to catching up via storify! #G2Great happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek to my PLN

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2 The work we have been doing recently has had a tremendous impact on reading! The key is making word work extend into everything #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 KEYS of word study = personalized + focused + repeated + authentic application #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#G2Great

gless54 May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

What ages/grades should this be focused on? Does it ever stop helping? #G2Great

In reply to @beardonald

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Well said! Thank you @beardonald #g2great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Here are some key points about spelling instruction. #G2Great

weswelty May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Word study empowers Ss to have more tools when attempting new words and allows them to be more resourceful #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I love @beardonald focus on the child as we discuss word study. Such an important part of all we do! #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Right. Morphology is a crucial part of vocab learning! #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_taylor

flynn_catherine May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Studying phonics patterns not only improves Ss spelling, but gives them practice w/ patterns they encounter while reading. #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q3 #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

The more you know the more you can learn. read widely, let them talk a lot, help them be curious about lang then we give the world #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_taylor

gless54 May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Yes! authentic application!!! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2 in my building I am seeing teachers plow through WTW resource books, They are turning word study into rote spelling lists. 😐#G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Love the focus on spelling within the context of literacy - not separated from it. #G2Great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Great words from Dr Donald Bear & Words Their Way #G2Great
- beardonald May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT
  
  Here are some key points about spelling instruction. #G2Great

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 when Ss become word solvers vs word memorizers, we see automaticity, integration of strategies build Ss agency

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

That's why schools should still teach Latin #G2great; learn that ambulare means walk and u know what ambulatory and somnambulist mean

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DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 To be truly effective we need word study opportunities personalized to meet kids where they are. This begins w/assessing. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Here is a slide of groups based on spelling inventory. 2nd is schedule in 5th. 3rd is a routine for word study. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A weekly ws schedule #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Schedule for 5th grade word study #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Here is a slide of groups based on spelling inventory. 2nd is schedule in 5th. 3rd is a routine for word study. #G2Great

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

RT @DrMaryHoward Love the focus on spelling within the context of literacy - not separated from it. #G2Great

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hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Once we begin to uncover the intricacy of language the more Ss w/invest themselves open up and learn #G2Great

In reply to @weswelty

weswelty May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A1 Practice with pronouncing nonsense words is a great activity to help Ss apply their knowledge without leaning on rote memory. #g2great

Gavin_Sonntag May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A1) One of my favorites... Words Their Way! #G2Great

gless54 May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

"within" is the key word. #G2Great

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mollienye72 May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A2:I was (and still am to some extent) a poor speller. Bad at memorizing things. Using WTW has taught me so much over the years. #G2great

spiraledu May 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

We did charades with verbs & then dis a guessing game nouns by describing them! Was a great active review! #g2great

In reply to @soulsdna, @DrMaryHoward

LitROCK_taylor May 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A4 I❤️the reading/writing/spelling connection of word hunts-shake it up w/partners, usewords on the walls, writing on butcher paper #G2Great

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2: word study absolutely impacts reading. Reading, writing and words study are not mutually exclusive #G2great

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 When Ss saythat has to be a long a--has silent every marker or has "ai" pattern and say the unfamiliar word the links show. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A3 our Ts have anywhere from 3-5 groups, with 6 or < per grp, and see them at least 1x week #G2Great

tori_mazur May 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2 Had a 5th grader with fluency issues until word study with syllable types. Once able to analyze patterns, his reading took off. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q2 #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

.@MissZiemacki take a look at this @beardonald shared a schedule for word study. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Schedule for 5th grade word study #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

What a great way to make student learning ABOUT and FOR kids! #G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#g2great we have kids film 30 second videos of their assigned vocab word and then collate them all for study in google slides- so fun
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

beardonald May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Right. Our mentor, Ed Henderson said much the same! Our explorations are a model for our students! #G2Great

In reply to @mollienye72

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

kinesthetic approach is a critical strategy, and often what unlocks learning for many Ss #G2Great

In reply to @spiraledu, @soulsdna, @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Yes let’s put this quote in every teachers hands asap! #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Good eye Mark! And now to move beyond everyone having the same list. #G2Great
In reply to @MarkWeakland

beardonald May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Love the videoing idea! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

tori_mazur May 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Read the room! #flashback I had realia in my room for this purpose. Detergent jugs, cereal boxes, etc. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT
So important to start at the earliest stages Kristen. That’s where we build a strong foundation! #G2Great
- LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT
  
  A1: Kinder kids always love playing Mix and Fix with their sorts and read the room word hunts #G2great

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#G2Great A2 Ss own it, and go beyond knowing, creating, Lrng is meaningful and personally purposeful

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Absolutely Wes, and then we need to teach them to use those tools flexibly since one may not work in that case #G2Great

weswelty May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A2 Word study empowers Ss to have more tools when attempting new words and allows them to be more resourceful #g2great

Gavin_Sonntag May 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A2) Word study allows students to understand the English language. It lets them know that the English language makes sense! #G2Great

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3: to be effective, Ts need to make time for purposeful word study routines...not rainbow writing or word searches! #G2great

flynn_catherine May 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 We differentiate based on spelling stages. Ss who haven't mastered CVCe words won't be successful with abstract vowel patterns! #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q3 #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q3 #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A3 groups are based on inventory *&writing *&reading. many of our kids scored very high on inventory but did not apply in WtgRdg #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 Use day to day literacy as a springboard to word study routines (ie: jigsaw vocabulary study groups after reading.) #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Wow I just love this so much #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Right. Our mentor, Ed Henderson said much the same! Our explorations are a model for our students! #G2Great
In reply to @mollienye72

soulsdna May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

#g2great 7th graders learned the ody in odysseus = pain & we learned about anodynes. Love Greek & Latin roots etymology helps!

mollienye72 May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3:follow the suggested weekly routine in WTW book. Have had up to 5 groups at once - crazy to manage, for me. Reassessed evy 6 wks.#G2great

JenJonesPBC May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

One of the many benefits of Word Study- hands on and fun, too! #G2Great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

kinesthetic approach is a critical strategy, and often what unlocks learning for many Ss #G2Great
In reply to @spiraledu, @soulsdna, @DrMaryHoward

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: Whne I was in the classroom I felt best working within the 3-4 group range. Made sure to see them multiple xs p/week #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Donald Bear you are already trending on Twitter at #G2great @beardonald

beardonald May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Sooo true! Teach where students are at! #G2Great

In reply to @flynn_catherine

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

💙💙💙Morphology! #G2great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 Emphasize groups to increase S talk and problem solving. Easy to differentiate. #G2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Both of my own children took Latin! I found it fascinating because they were in Latin the year I began teaching WTW! #G2Great #LatinLives

In reply to @soulsdna, @weswelty

beardonald May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Yes, I am afraid that word searches are a pet peeve of mine. #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

How many minutes w/each group on a given day? #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

Gavin_Sonntag May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3) ABSOLUTELY differentiate! A single word list is not appropriate for ALL Ss... Words must be targeted to fit student needs! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

That is the only way! #g2great #ZOPD

In reply to @beardonald, @flynn_catherine

flynn_catherine May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Yes! The WTW spelling inventory is a great tool to pinpoint where Ss are. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A3 To be truly effective we need word study opportunities personalized to meet kids where they are. This begins w/assessing. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Oh, rainbow writing! Sure is pretty and keeps kids occupied, but not too much learning or actual engagement going on. #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

LitROCK_taylor May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A3 you must see your groups more than 1 time a week- intro then check for understanding. Can they generalize the pattern? #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Catherine, so smart to bring up how learning one pattern informs later learning. We have to learn to see beyond our grade level. #G2Great

In reply to @flynn_catherine

suzrolander May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Look @pranikoff and @PWickster wondering if Words Their Way might be good for SCDS? #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Here are some key points about spelling instruction. #G2Great

JenJonesPBC May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

1,000X YES! #G2Great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3 Emphasize groups to increase S talk and problem solving. Easy to differentiate. #G2great

MrsLisaMc May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Late to the party but A2 Word Study is not about memorizing it's about discovering & thinking kids can apply when seeing new words #G2great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Great ideas Gavin! #G2Great

In reply to @Gavin_Sonntag

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#G2Great

tori_mazur May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A2b I also included morpheme study related to the guided reading book they read w teacher so we could expand vocab exponentially. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q2 #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 Peer supported word study routines after independent reading where Sts select & teach interesting words to peers. #G2Great

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Yes. A powerful tool for guiding instruction! #g2great

In reply to @flynn_catherine

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3 This is the constant challenge. Never more than 3 groups. Where does the time go? #G2great

gless54 May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Love this idea! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I love that this gives us a ZOOM LENS to where to begin so that we are always providing just right word study! #G2Great

flynn_catherine May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Yes! The WTW spelling inventory is a great tool to pinpoint where Ss are. #G2great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT
  
  A3 To be truly effective we need word study opportunities personalized to meet kids where they are. This begins w/assessing. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

1/2 Our Ts are just starting, and 5 was too much for them. Tried extending the "routine" to 6 days if there are 5 groups. #G2Great

In reply to @mollienye72

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I knew that would happen! SO grateful you to have you on #g2great. I am the lucky one who gets to write the blog 4 this topic #WordsTheirWay

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @beardonald

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

2/2 Did you reassess with the inventory every time? or checkins? #G2Great

In reply to @mollienye72

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4 #G2Great

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#G2Great A3 daily WG, SG, Individual within and across multiple and varied instructional contexts and text

lauramossa May 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: I ❤️ students being word detectives and looking for new words that follow same pattern #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Memory isn’t stores in one part of the brain so the more sensory systems we can access the better! #G2Great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

kinesthetic approach is a critical strategy, and often what unlocks learning for many Ss #G2Great
In reply to @spiraledu, @soulsdna, @DrMaryHoward

literacycoach84 May 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3 Ss should be sorting daily and the activities should be meaningful. Ts typically have 3-4 groups based on the inventory. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Thinking about how word study offers Ss a unique kind of thinking experience, analytical, putting words together make them work. #G2Great

tori_mazur May 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

And the strategy of thinking by analogy. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Catherine, so smart to bring up how learning one pattern informs later learning. We have to learn to see beyond our grade level. #G2Great
In reply to @flynn_catherine

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

It's important to see your grps more often than just to "intro" the sort. #G2Great

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A3: Whne I was in the classroom I felt best working within the 3-4 group range. Made sure to see them multiple xs p/week #G2great

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Love peer-to-peer teaching & learning. Builds rapport, leadership, ownership of learning, growth. #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A4 BIG success = writing as a word source. Writing is a powerful entry point to engage students in word study routines. #G2Great

LitROCK_taylor May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A3 if you can't manage several groups word study will not be effective. Find a balance of differentiation and manageability #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Quote for your mirror Susie @suzrolander #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Sooo true! Teach where students are at! #G2Great
In reply to @flynn_catherine

beardonald May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Indeed. Ss are involved with the words every day, and I try to meet with them for very short periods several times during the week. #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_taylor

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#G2Great A3 have a plan, maximize most common phonograms for example but remain responsive to needs that you observe

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

We had some Ss test in derivational in 3rd grade based on the inventory alone! Needed Ts to see it isn't about one data point. #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A smart way to incorporate the work from @tori_mazur #G2Great

tori_mazur May 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A2b I also included morpheme study related to the guided reading book they read w teacher so we could expand vocab exponentially. #G2Great
- hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT
  
  Q2 #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

How long is your block if you are seeing groups more than 1x? #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Any time we put kids in the learning drivers seat is a good thing Greg. I love the sight of kids in control of their own learning #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Love peer-to-peer teaching & learning. Builds rapport, leadership, ownership of learning, growth. #g2great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

I did think of you too Julianne. How you're doing well friend. #G2Great

In reply to @jarhartz, @mrsbaldonado5

nmkaczmarczyk May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A4 The teachers I work with are noticing that more Ss are transferring the patterns into daily work. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Right! Instruction to generalize to writing is essential! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

In 100% agreement! Where amazing happens! #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

suzrolander May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Absolutely @DrMaryHoward so many times it is strict, dry workshits to teach phonics...not child focused. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I love @beardonald focus on the child as we discuss word study. Such an important part of all we do! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

SO happy to hear this! RETWEET RETWEET RETWEET! #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Yes, I am afraid that word searches are a pet peeve of mine. #G2Great
In reply to @LitROCK_forth

beardonald May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

The WTW Spanish word study program Palabras a su paso: El estudio de palabras en acción. Great for dual language programs. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 It’s always a success when Ts view word study as integrated into reading/writing vs an isolated goal. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

And we all became teachers for those amazing moments right Greg #G2Great

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

In 100% agreement! Where amazing happens! #g2great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Absolutely, Mary! Assessment shows where Ss are & what Ss need. WTW shows teachers how to put Ss at center. #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @donohoe_kitty

franmcveigh May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A3: So important for Ss to know that word work is also for content areas. Another place to squeak in 2-3 min. of group work. #G2great

suzrolander May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Absolutely @DrMaryHoward Teach where the students are! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Quote for your mirror Susie @suzrolander #G2Great
- beardonald May 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
  
  Sooo true! Teach where students are at! #G2Great
  In reply to @flynn_catherine

jarhartz May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Trying.ti get to #g2great twitter chats now and again! Good to see you!

In reply to @hayhurst3, @mrsbaldonado5

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Q4 #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4 #G2Great

flynn_catherine May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A4 Success is when Ss recognize a pattern they've learned in their reading & read the word because of it. They're so proud! #G2great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

We must say no to #passivelearning and yes to #ActiveEngagement #G2Great

In reply to @beardonald, @LitROCK_forth

Lau7210 May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4: Word Study had always worked best for my Ss when they were able to identify challenging words in authentic texts. Transfer is 🔑 #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Smart work. #G2Great I like how you break it up and link to authentic writing. Reminds me of Diane Snowball #G2Great

In reply to @spiraledu

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Without a doubt! Why we do what we do each day! #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Teachers don't understand that word learning is not an isolated subject. They were given the resource books but FEW have read WTW. #G2great

In reply to @JenJonesPBC

ssvincent May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

THIS made me smile!! You've invented a new term!!#G2Great

suzrolander May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Absolutely @DrMaryHoward so many times it is strict, dry workshits to teach phonics...not child focused. #G2Great
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT
  
  I love @beardonald focus on the child as we discuss word study. Such an important part of all we do! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

So we’re not just stuck in a learning dark room feeling our way. Love that it’s all about KIDS Laura! #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Absolutely, Mary! Assessment shows where Ss are & what Ss need. WTW shows teachers how to put Ss at center. #G2Great
In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @donohoe_kitty

Gavin_Sonntag May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4) Word study works. It's not only more effective in spelling, it aids vocab development, reading, & writing! Ss show improvement! #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A3 a v imp routine is talk - our kids were NOT comfortable talking about words when we started WTW. It takes time/practice/feedback #G2Great

tori_mazur May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A4 I modified choice board from a colleague, established routines for 1st 15 minutes of word study block. Ss sorted. I conferred. #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Q4 #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 ACTIVE engagement in word study vs passively copying words. We must acknowledge this distinction. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#G2great A4 Walls of my classroom painted by students with our vocab word units. better to ask for forgiveness than permission

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Great night to grow your PLN friends. So many people to follow! #G2Great

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT

They are doing the best they can with what they know. Failure of district PD. Begging for it for years. #G2great

In reply to @JenJonesPBC

LitROCK_taylor May 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 transfer inti@writing is the most satisfying success! Hearing them talk about words during conferring feels good too #G2Great

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Actually, I can't take credit @ssvincent it was invented by one of @DrMaryHoward students! But I do love the term workshits! #G2Great

ssvincent May 11 @ 9:00 PM EDT
THIS made me smile!! You've invented a new term!!#G2Great
- suzrolander May 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT
  
  Absolutely @DrMaryHoward so many times it is strict, dry workshits to teach phonics...not child focused. #G2Great
  
  DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT
  
  I love @beardonald focus on the child as we discuss word study. Such an important part of all we do! #G2Great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4: Success is when can see evidence of word work on student's "try it" page when writing or editing. #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Q5 #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Right bc they are already invested keep them curious so good Lauren. #G2Great

In reply to @Lau7210

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A5 Managing Ss at different levels was always hard for me. Having several groups going at once can be challenging #g2great

MrsLisaMc May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A4 success is when kids find words with same patterns in books or words that lead to thinking about new patterns or exceptions #G2great

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Sad to have to sign off. Thanks for the chat. #G2great

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#g2great A5 not enough time to fit everything in - vocabulary study sometimes takes a back seat

In reply to @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5 Time is always a factor so word study rituals can occur in brief segments w/application throughout the day. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

How to unpack sorts & not get into a boring schedule in which students complete sorts but do not talk or think about their sorts. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

It's become a "thing" at our school - some still call it spelling and do a test at the end. (not a peer blind writing sort!) #G2Great

In reply to @jeniferpastore, @JenJonesPBC

jazzmeister2013 May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Enjoying the dialogue tonight! Have to step away early to prepare for tomorrow. Have a great week on purpose! #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Yes thoughtless DOING is not the goal - dialogue and thinking are what will help them take ownership of that learning. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

How to unpack sorts & not get into a boring schedule in which students complete sorts but do not talk or think about their sorts. #G2Great

WWMerriman May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

We struggled with juggling multiple groups, but started sharing students across classes to group more easily. #G2Great

vrkimmel May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Valinda instr coach from Texas. Had to run to get here, but I made it. #G2Great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Yes! This was a challenge too. There are plenty of options in sorts; Ts need to really know the program #G2Great

In reply to @beardonald

JJDLagrange May 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5 I work in a dual language program, have my Ss every other day. Time is a challenge! #G2Great

randomawwpics May 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Yay Val! Now that’s commitment! #G2Great

vrkimmel May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Valinda instr coach from Texas. Had to run to get here, but I made it. #G2Great

tori_mazur May 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Brain has to be engaged in order to sort by sound and sort by visual pattern. Different channels. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A4 ACTIVE engagement in word study vs passively copying words. We must acknowledge this distinction. #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#G2Great I think it is always challenging to fit it all in. Teachers are jugglers keeping it all afloat impt. to keep humor. @hayhurst3

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Q5 #G2Great

nmkaczmarczyk May 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5: Time! Teachers struggle with the clock everyday. Finding time to teach the patterns, then re teaching as needed. #G2Great

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Yes. Brief segments is the key. And bringing a spirit of fun and discovery into it will increase engagement. #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Well you know how @DrMaryHoward feels about worksheets... :) #G2Great

In reply to @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward, @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

yes time is ALWAYS a challenge so we just have to prioritize. Can’t do it all but can do LESS BETTER! #G2Great

nmkaczmarczyk May 11 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A5: Time! Teachers struggle with the clock everyday. Finding time to teach the patterns, then re teaching as needed. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5 1/2 Only 15 min / day dedicated to WS - can only see intro group. Ts have had grps do S centered open sort to free themselves up #G2Great

ssvincent May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5. Ts have a hard time making sure students are connecting auditory to the visual sorts. How to make sure Ss SAY the words?Advice? #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Are you trying to get me started Jenn? GOOD! #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Well you know how @DrMaryHoward feels about worksheets... :) #G2Great
In reply to @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward, @DrMaryHoward

LitROCK_taylor May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

I think this is the greatest challenge but talking about word study in writing &a guided reading helps #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A5 Time is always a factor so word study rituals can occur in brief segments w/application throughout the day. #G2Great

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A4: the biggest success in planning is teaching Ss many ways to "play with words" and the language of word study. #G2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Absolutely keep it light duck and weave lol #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward I just got the 60+ message...sitting back and reveling in the ideas and learning. You? #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

That made me laugh!! #G2Great

vrkimmel May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Commitment maybe, but it wasn't very pretty :/
In reply to @DrMaryHoward

Lau7210 May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5: Word study during literacy rotations & small group instruction. If word study is impacting a Ss reading, it's a priority #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5 Big challenge is helping teachers avoid one-size-fits-all lists that have little to do w/student-centered needs. #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#G2Great LOL 😊👍🏻

In reply to @hayhurst3

flynn_catherine May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

So important to extend work beyond the sorts. We follow up w/ word family work, making words & reading poems w/patterns. #G2great

In reply to @beardonald

lauramossa May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5: A challenge is assessment. That weekly spellling test is still a hard habit to break for some teachers 😫#G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

So true it takes a lot of systems to keep everything spinning. #G2Great

In reply to @soulsdna

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Yes and always connected to our knowledge of kids!! #G2Great

Lau7210 May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A5: Word study during literacy rotations & small group instruction. If word study is impacting a Ss reading, it's a priority #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi Lauren! #G2Great

In reply to @Lau7210

franmcveigh May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Time and organizing. How to have Ss help. Be a part of solution. #G2great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A5 Managing Ss at different levels was always hard for me. Having several groups going at once can be challenging #g2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Thank you for the reminder - Im’ on learning panting mode! #G2Great

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT

.@DrMaryHoward I just got the 60+ message...sitting back and reveling in the ideas and learning. You? #G2great

gless54 May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I love when Ss find a word we have discussed in our common text in their ind. reading book #G2Great

In reply to @MrsLisaMc

beardonald May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

How many groups? Keep to 3 or 4. #G2Great

mollienye72 May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A4:❤️seeing my Ss take ownership of being word detectives. Comparable to how they start to see Number patterns in math.💡moments!#G2great

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#G2Great A5 helping Ts keep it anchored in meaning and keep it engaging vs going through the motions, turning it into ✔️list, impersonal

beardonald May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

It is hard to find the time! One trick is to move on when they have it and maybe that is 3 days for a sort. Partner work helps! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

We were all there...we saw the slide #IHateWorkshits #NCTE16 #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

It is Laura but the time saved could be used in MUCH better ways. #G2Great

lauramossa May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5: A challenge is assessment. That weekly spellling test is still a hard habit to break for some teachers 😫#G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

The talking and the thinking are the most impt, and our kids don't do enough of it. Suggestions to increase talk/think? #G2Great

In reply to @beardonald

MrsLisaMc May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 see Ts struggle with juggling so many groups all day long in reading and writing, WS sometimes not seen as a priority #G2great

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#g2great put a posterboard up on the wall and have them write down every sentence they hear in life using the word! and where they heard it

In reply to @gless54, @MrsLisaMc

MarkWeakland May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Ts I talk w/are stressed by demands. I encourage them to keep eye on best practice 15 min/day. Focus on what leads 2 read&write #G2great

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Trying to be ommm while learning! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Thank you for the reminder - Im’ on learning panting mode! #G2Great
- suzrolander May 11 @ 9:05 PM EDT
  
  .@DrMaryHoward I just got the 60+ message...sitting back and reveling in the ideas and learning. You? #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5 Challenge=integrating word study while keeping authentic literacy at the heart of our practices. It’s all about PERSPECTIVE #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

That's a great way to leverage one great practice with another. @DrMaryHoward @brennanamy #G2Great

In reply to @tori_mazur, @DrMaryHoward, @brennanamy

beardonald May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Right! See the contracts we have in WTW for other ways to assess. #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5 (2/2) Ts need data in-bet gvng inventory 3x/yr ; aren't sure what to do - use notebooks as form assmt? do end of sort check-ins? #g2great

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Seems like yesterday when we saw the amazing @DrMaryHoward present at NCTE... a kind of #G2Great in person!

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

We were all there...we saw the slide #IHateWorkshits #NCTE16 #G2Great
In reply to @hayhurst3, @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward

tori_mazur May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5 I have to vet apps and sites that purport to be word study but lack principles for quality. Not just play. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Q5 #G2Great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Yes, The sorting words I found while reading were _ _ _ . #G2great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

How to unpack sorts & not get into a boring schedule in which students complete sorts but do not talk or think about their sorts. #G2Great

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A5: Time is always issue #1. But as @DrMaryHowardalways says, we make time for what's important 😉 #G2great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I ask: What interesting words did you see and hear? What important ideas and terms did you read or hear today? #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q6 #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

LOL Dani you made me laugh. Thanks so much. #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4, @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I hope I can train my little kinders up, Fran! #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

Mrs_Gutshall May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q4 Our school shared WTW games that can be adapted to grade level & sort. Inspiring to see what other Ts are doing for their Ss. #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Great to see you @vrkimmel #G2Great

vrkimmel May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Valinda instr coach from Texas. Had to run to get here, but I made it. #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#G2Great @suzrolander Would have loved to have been there!

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Seems like yesterday when we saw the amazing @DrMaryHoward present at NCTE... a kind of #G2Great in person!
- girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT
  
  We were all there...we saw the slide #IHateWorkshits #NCTE16 #G2Great
  In reply to @hayhurst3, @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward

tori_mazur May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Quiet sorting for compliance does not equal engaged brain. #G2Great #wordStudy

beardonald May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT

How to unpack sorts & not get into a boring schedule in which students complete sorts but do not talk or think about their sorts. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6 Build WORD CURIOSITY by instilling enthusiasm for words using day-top-day literacy experiences. #G2Great

lauramossa May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

👏!!! And we would truly know Ss strengths and needs to plan for future instruction #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT
It is Laura but the time saved could be used in MUCH better ways. #G2Great
- lauramossa May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT
  
  A5: A challenge is assessment. That weekly spellling test is still a hard habit to break for some teachers 😫#G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Our Ts know/implement the options, but hard to monitor talk when w/a group. Still working on this! So much is modeling @ beg of yr. #G2Great

In reply to @girlworld4, @beardonald

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#smallsteps lead to #biggains Great advice for your Ts Mark #G2Great

In reply to @MarkWeakland

beardonald May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Great ideas! Grade word study notebks, word hunts, seat and center work, writing. We have S self-assessments. #G2Great

In reply to @AshleyLS_16

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I love the focus on kids here. Not here’s what you need to learn but what did YOU learn/notice. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I ask: What interesting words did you see and hear? What important ideas and terms did you read or hear today? #G2Great

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

You will absolutely LOVE her @soulsdna the thing is she is as kind as she is smart that @DrMaryHoward #G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

have to meet her in person..
In reply to @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#G2Great A5 word memorizers regurgitate yet forget and go hungry; Ss who see power in knowledge & meaning of words hunger for more

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

i know tech is tricky bc it can end up being too much like fill in the blanks. #G2great

In reply to @tori_mazur

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#G2Great Are any on a website? I love new ideas.

In reply to @Mrs_Gutshall, @hayhurst3

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6 By modeling my own fascination of and love of words. If it is authentic, they will catch it. #g2great

EduGladiators May 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

💥Join #EduGladiators SATURDAY w/@DaisyDyerDuerr moderating + LIVE #afterchat 💻https://t.co/oe3IUt0MDB #KatyISDchat #G2great #TeachMindful

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Aw I LOVE you two! #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT
#G2Great @suzrolander Would have loved to have been there!
- suzrolander May 11 @ 9:08 PM EDT
  
  Seems like yesterday when we saw the amazing @DrMaryHoward present at NCTE... a kind of #G2Great in person!
  
  girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT
  
  We were all there...we saw the slide #IHateWorkshits #NCTE16 #G2Great
  In reply to @hayhurst3, @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

So true @franmcveigh for it is THEIR classroom! We have to be smart @ time and ss can help! #G2Great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Time and organizing. How to have Ss help. Be a part of solution. #G2great
- girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:02 PM EDT
  
  A5 Managing Ss at different levels was always hard for me. Having several groups going at once can be challenging #g2great

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A6 By creating a community of learners that want 2 talk 2 each other (not just me) about their thinking, learning, & discoveries. #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

That is so inspiring I think it's powerful to come together and create something that speaks to process #G2Great

In reply to @Mrs_Gutshall

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Ditto! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Ya’ll are killing me here (in a good way of course ❤️ #G2Great

In reply to @soulsdna, @suzrolander

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I purchased an online subscription from WTW that is loaded with online activities #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @Mrs_Gutshall, @hayhurst3

flynn_catherine May 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

After a S decodes a word correctly, I ask them, "How do you know?" Explaining the pattern helps solidify their understanding of it. #G2great

In reply to @AshleyLS_16, @beardonald

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

S Self-assmt? Tell me more about that please - I love when Ss can do the work themselves! #G2Great

In reply to @beardonald

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Oh good question Kitty! #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @Mrs_Gutshall

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Oh my word, @DrMaryHoward = Elvis of the educational world...I think this is mirror worthy! #G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I can't even...it would be like meeting...Elvis of the Education world
In reply to @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#G2Great Thank you! I am going to look into that!

In reply to @girlworld4, @Mrs_Gutshall, @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I have FINALLY arrived! :] #G2Great

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Oh my word, @DrMaryHoward = Elvis of the educational world...I think this is mirror worthy! #G2Great
- soulsdna May 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT
  
  I can't even...it would be like meeting...Elvis of the Education world
  In reply to @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Just speaking TRUTH @DrMaryHoward #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Ya’ll are killing me here (in a good way of course ❤️ #G2Great
In reply to @soulsdna, @suzrolander

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6 Make it a part of every learning experience by building it into dialogue. Model enthusiasm about words. #G2Great

MrsLisaMc May 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A6 show I am interested in words myself! What could this mean?looks like another word I know. has the same pattern but..be curious #G2great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#I'm always greedy for new ideas! #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @Mrs_Gutshall

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I love that so much Lori. It shows them that word study has an authentic purpose - we model that love of words (vs a task) #G2Great

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A6 By modeling my own fascination of and love of words. If it is authentic, they will catch it. #g2great

mollienye72 May 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A5:I know this will come as a huge surprise - but time 😉. However, @KymHarjes is helping me with seeing some things I can do better #G2great

jarhartz May 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Thank you #G2Great @beardonald @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @brennanamy must run will check in later!

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Dani do you know if any of it works with Smart Tables? #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @girlworld4, @Mrs_Gutshall

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

It's been a while since I had my subscription, but try starting here: https://t.co/yj2AXy2Gu6 #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @donohoe_kitty, @Mrs_Gutshall

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#G2great I meant young cool Elvis, not jumpsuit Elvis @DrMaryHoward

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Oh my goodness, that imagery is powerful. #g2great

In reply to @LiteracyCoachKS

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#G2Great A6 call for opportunities to simply notice, make words visible through inquiry, play, application

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#G2Great Thank you so so much!!!

In reply to @girlworld4, @hayhurst3, @Mrs_Gutshall

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Even better. You have me laughing so hard now I can hardly type #G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#G2great I meant young cool Elvis, not jumpsuit Elvis @DrMaryHoward

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I want to find materials for word study to use with Smart Tables. #G2Great

In reply to @tori_mazur

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:14 PM EDT

It should - the games are interactive w/a PC, so they should work the same w/a S/Table, but I am not really familiar w/them #G2Great

In reply to @hayhurst3, @donohoe_kitty, @Mrs_Gutshall

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 Create word study groups where students share self selected words for engaging conversational investigations. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

YES!YES!YES! #G2Great

tori_mazur May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Quiet sorting for compliance does not equal engaged brain. #G2Great #wordStudy
- beardonald May 11 @ 9:03 PM EDT
  
  How to unpack sorts & not get into a boring schedule in which students complete sorts but do not talk or think about their sorts. #G2Great

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

hysterical #g2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

And, many times a hard habit for the parents to let go of. Many parents want the weekly spelling test. We need parent ed! #G2Great

lauramossa May 11 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A5: A challenge is assessment. That weekly spellling test is still a hard habit to break for some teachers 😫#G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#G2Great Thank you for all the great tips!

In reply to @girlworld4, @hayhurst3, @Mrs_Gutshall

beardonald May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

We have forms with the features they are to assess (WTW PDToolkit).They also generate related words. #G2Great

In reply to @AshleyLS_16

MarkWeakland May 11 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A5 Ts I talk w/are stressed by demands. I encourage them to keep eye on best practice 15 min/day. Focus on what leads 2 read&write #G2great

lorilovesbooks May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

hysterical! #g2great

In reply to @soulsdna, @DrMaryHoward

tori_mazur May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 They loved word study #comics Looked forward to the new week's story with two new features derivationalrelations #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Q6 #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I can’t even begin to tell you how much Ts learning in the name of their kids like this inspires me. Such dedication!#G2Great

vrkimmel May 11 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A6 "Lilttles" in K-1 get excited when one of shared reading days is dedicated to word play. They grow to love it and initiate it #g2great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q7 #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#G2Great I so love teachers!

In reply to @Mrs_Gutshall, @hayhurst3

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

It's during the indpt sorting time that we worry about that - kids aren't engaging well so they aren't holding onto info #G2Great

In reply to @flynn_catherine, @beardonald

beardonald May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

We developed grading and self-assessment forms to include word study notebooks. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Study general, domain-specific & generative vocab. Meet w cont Ts for domain-specific vocabulary to incld in ELA & vocab notebook. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7 Integrate word study into writers notebook as a gathering place words kids want to hold onto for their own writing. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Upper level vocab acts. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Here are some favorite websites for upper level word study. #G2Great

girlworld4 May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Ok, this is my Q to Kinder Ts out there. Are word/vocab notebooks successful for these little peeps? #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q7 #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Me too Kitty - and collaboration & shared growth is the best kind of professional learning - especially when grounded in enthusiasm #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @Mrs_Gutshall, @hayhurst3

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

WTW have pre-made sort books. I prefer blank sort grid so Ts can give Ss words that relate to needs. Take words from Ss writing. #G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#G2great A6 make them figure out why a word is a word Greek Eponyms Tell them the myth of tantalus then teach em the word Tantalize

LitROCK_taylor May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 I use the language of word study and encourage Ss to use the same language when discussing words #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I can’t wait to check these out (Love visual thesaurus and use it personally often) #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Here are some favorite websites for upper level word study. #G2Great

vrkimmel May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A6 Older Ss are fascinated by crazy words https://t.co/PVqVGMCsYM then opportunity to hunt for patterns we know. #G2great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#G2Great We have notebooks. We have an envelope glued to front with ind. sort that they are working on for the cycle.

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q7 #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Less groups more Ss, which isn't a bad thing but scares some Ts! Yes it is very surface level. We are facing major time crunch. #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

franmcveigh May 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Love visual thesaurus. Free to all schools in IA through AEA purchase. #G2great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Here are some favorite websites for upper level word study. #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#G2Great It's the community of ideas and friendship that keeps us going and enthusiastic for our most important people- children!

In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @Mrs_Gutshall, @hayhurst3

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A7: Ss always had spirals for word study notebooks. Place to do word hunts, make lists, glue sorts, jot down thinking #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

And I love the trickle down effect to kids. When we are joyful - so are they! #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#G2Great It's the community of ideas and friendship that keeps us going and enthusiastic for our most important people- children!
In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @Mrs_Gutshall, @hayhurst3

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A7 #G2great Google Slide units of words student makes one, word slide w/etymology part of speech & a stdnt made video depicting the word

franmcveigh May 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A7: Make a "tab" for words so Ss can find place to collect. @DrMaryHoward #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A7 Integrate word study into writers notebook as a gathering place words kids want to hold onto for their own writing. #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q7 Students write a rationale for the columns of the sorts they record in word study notebooks. #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7 It’s important NOT to create formulaic vocabulary notebooks. Leave room for student designed explorations. #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Check these out! #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Here are some favorite websites for upper level word study. #G2Great

mollienye72 May 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A6:have them take a pic in @seesaw and record thoughts. Found it to increase the engagement piece. #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I love that Mary! #G2Great

In reply to @Mwallauerteach, @amylvpoemfarm

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A7 - Am SO interested in how others are doing this - this is another area our Ts struggled with in Year 1 of this! #G2Great

gless54 May 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I am a parent that would be happy to let go of it! #G2Great

In reply to @suzrolander

tori_mazur May 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Visuwords b.ows everyone's mind when hit enter for the first time #G2Great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Love visual thesaurus. Free to all schools in IA through AEA purchase. #G2great
- beardonald May 11 @ 9:17 PM EDT
  
  Here are some favorite websites for upper level word study. #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#G2Great That is the truth!!!

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I can’t wait to see #G2Great storify. There’s a TREASURE CHEST of ideas here for word study!

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#G2Great Thank you. 😊

In reply to @Mrs_Gutshall, @hayhurst3

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

10 minutes and I am on it! #G2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I used WTW before those sort books and kind of miss making my own. Takes lots of the thinking out on T end. #G2Great

In reply to @LRobbTeacher

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Ab so lute ly ! #G2Great

In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @DrMaryHoward, @Mrs_Gutshall

Gavin_Sonntag May 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A6) Use a chalkboard splash! Ss write answers to a discussion on the chalkboard/whiteboard. It is a great method for sharing ideas! #G2Great

franmcveigh May 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

And when working with a partner - Which word do you really want? Flamboyant one? @beardonald #G2great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Lucky for IA teachers! Great resource!
In reply to @franmcveigh

mollienye72 May 11 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A7:WSNBs organized as explained in WTW book.Use front part for this. Flip and work back part for vocabulary NB. If this makes sense #G2great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A7 Create a class VOCABUARY WALL as a notebook template. Kids design the structure and apply in their notebooks. #G2Great

vrkimmel May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Great engagement tool. Love to use this with Ss and Ts. #G2Great

In reply to @Gavin_Sonntag

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

We must be very clear. Why we aren’t doing it and what we are doing in it’s place. They most want to do we’re doing SOMETHING #G2Great

In reply to @gless54, @suzrolander

tori_mazur May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A7 word study notebooks with sorts and separate sections by part of speech color coded for vocab Green for Verbs #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q7 #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Great idea! Thanks. #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Totally get it - but we are also taking about pretty large gaps between groups as well. We're working on it . . . #G2Great

In reply to @LitROCK_forth

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q8 #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q7) Students use vocabulary notebooks whenever they come across interesting words while reading. We discuss the words & define! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

shorter and more focused groups too. Mini word study in smaller segments of time can be powerful - even 2-3 minutes. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Totally get it - but we are also taking about pretty large gaps between groups as well. We're working on it . . . #G2Great
In reply to @LitROCK_forth

milesnawmiles May 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Just got to the chat tonight. Love what I've learned already! There will b a storify, right??? @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I love using color it facilitates LTS #G2Great

In reply to @tori_mazur

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 If WE promote word study in purposeful ways (not memorization) then parents have a model for what matters. #G2Great

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Absolutely @DrMaryHoward Did you see this @pranikoff @PWickster #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT

We must be very clear. Why we aren’t doing it and what we are doing in it’s place. They most want to do we’re doing SOMETHING #G2Great
In reply to @gless54, @suzrolander

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Yes Nancy. I jotted down your name and will send it to you #G2Great

milesnawmiles May 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Just got to the chat tonight. Love what I've learned already! There will b a storify, right??? @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8: When beginning this I think it is important to have workshops for parents to share why and how it is different and the benefits #G2great

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8 when we started word study parents upset-wanted weekly tests. On parents night we engage parents in word study & discussions.#G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Great idea! We like to create charts with partners to display. #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q7) Students use vocabulary notebooks whenever they come across interesting words while reading. We discuss the words & define! #G2Great

LitROCK_taylor May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A7 word study notebooks are a MUST. A central place for all the wonderful word work #G2Great

mollienye72 May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8:starting to. It's been a process. Always looking for resources to help cause. #G2great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Link to YouTube video part I parent series: Family Word Study Talk March 2017 D Bear; Part I https://t.co/Q6F9bb49Mk #G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#g2great A8 rigor & in depth assignments can be met initially w/ parent frustration until they understand the value, explain & be patient

In reply to @hayhurst3

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes SO important! #G2Great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8: When beginning this I think it is important to have workshops for parents to share why and how it is different and the benefits #G2great

brennanamy - Moderator May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Wow! So glad you shared this! What a great resource! #G2great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Link to YouTube video part I parent series: Family Word Study Talk March 2017 D Bear; Part I https://t.co/Q6F9bb49Mk #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes there will :) and @brennanamy is writing the blog post. #G2Great

In reply to @milesnawmiles, @DrMaryHoward, @brennanamy

beardonald May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

They only remember their own experiences as children. Your engaging them is super! #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8 when we started word study parents upset-wanted weekly tests. On parents night we engage parents in word study & discussions.#G2Great

flynn_catherine May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Great idea! #G2great

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8 when we started word study parents upset-wanted weekly tests. On parents night we engage parents in word study & discussions.#G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#G2Great I love that! Sometimes I think it's easy for teachers to think all needs to be a grand production less is more. @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT
shorter and more focused groups too. Mini word study in smaller segments of time can be powerful - even 2-3 minutes. #G2Great
- AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT
  
  Totally get it - but we are also taking about pretty large gaps between groups as well. We're working on it . . . #G2Great
  In reply to @LitROCK_forth

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A7 Be clear w/parents. WHAT (words) are irrelevant w/o WHY (intent) + HOW (practice). Intent + practice = PURPOSE. #G2Great

shfarnsworth May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A8: agreed. If you communicate to parents that word study helps students tackle new words they encounter w/ skills that last #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Ts are just getting used to format of 5-10 following the suggestion in the book. How can you shorten to 2-3 mins? Will pass along! #G2Great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

franmcveigh May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A8: It's hards 4 parents who liked to "help" w. spelling listsThey were easy. Explain at Parent Night or 2 min. video on web. #G2great

MarkWeakland May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Yes! And discuss in Tch/parent meetings and anywhere else. We teachers must reach out to parents and help educate them. #G2great

In reply to @brennanamy

milesnawmiles May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Third point made me stop & think! Thx @beardonald #G2Great

beardonald May 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Here are some key points about spelling instruction. #G2Great

Mwallauerteach May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Love our vocab journals too- we pull words from our mentor texts to include- Maximize the impact of purposeful words! #G2great

In reply to @Gavin_Sonntag

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

If we’re honest & explain it’s amazing what happens. Trust them to be on board! Bec we always did it is a bad reason for anything. #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A8 when we started word study parents upset-wanted weekly tests. On parents night we engage parents in word study & discussions.#G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A8) If they don't, SHOW them! It's vital parents know the value of what their child learns. Word study is more than memorization. #G2Great

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#G2great Please tweet me a reminder on Tuesday and I will. I'm out of town right now. 😊

In reply to @Mrs_Gutshall, @tori_mazur

LiteracyCoachKS May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#G2Great A8 unfortunately no, many parents find comfort in traditional spelling as they remember it, we need to better educate

YCSTeach May 11 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#G2great Chat:Would like more tricks to intro open/closed syllables to Ss. #wordstudy @donaldbear

beardonald May 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

You may like to see handouts on my website: https://t.co/6PDnrzPFyh #G2Great

soulsdna May 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#g2great find ways to make parents part of an interactive assignment; they'll get it them and be part of the process- will invigorate them!

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Yes! and then we can increase frequency for the kids who need more for more transfer! #G2Great Can’t be sporadic for them!

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#G2Great I love that! Sometimes I think it's easy for teachers to think all needs to be a grand production less is more. @DrMaryHoward
- DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT
  
  shorter and more focused groups too. Mini word study in smaller segments of time can be powerful - even 2-3 minutes. #G2Great
  
  AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:22 PM EDT
  
  Totally get it - but we are also taking about pretty large gaps between groups as well. We're working on it . . . #G2Great
  In reply to @LitROCK_forth

shfarnsworth May 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A8: just as you would send home a flyer explaining workshop to parents, the same idea can be applied for word study. #G2Great

AshleyLS_16 May 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

On my docket for next year! #G2Great

In reply to @franmcveigh

donohoe_kitty May 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#G2Great So true!

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Donald Bear talks to parents about word study #G2Great friends

beardonald May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Link to YouTube video part I parent series: Family Word Study Talk March 2017 D Bear; Part I https://t.co/Q6F9bb49Mk #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A7 Our WHY is always long-term word knowledge & this is best when words rise from meaningful context + application. #G2Great

YCSTeach May 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#G2Great:Ideas to intro open/closed syllabication. #wordstudy

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A8: Parents need an opportunity to fully understand the "why" behind word study. Most of us were not taught this way #G2great

beardonald May 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

There is a great video of a 5th grade teacher on the toolkit. Also we have the supplements with open/closed sorts.Hope that helps. #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Just learning about them. Will share as I learn more. Right now they seem to be just a novelty. #G2Great

In reply to @tori_mazur

lauramossa May 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A8: Explaining shift from memorizing words to applying pattern. #G2Great

LRobbTeacher May 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Yes! Glad you miss that--I do too. But totally worth the time! #G2Great

In reply to @AshleyLS_16

suzrolander May 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Look @laurenebrown19 wonder if this might be great for your class...thoughts? #G2Great

Gavin_Sonntag May 11 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q7) Students use vocabulary notebooks whenever they come across interesting words while reading. We discuss the words & define! #G2Great

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#g2Great can’t wait to talk TALK w/guest host Kara next week. Please join us FOSTER meaningful classroom conversations! @pranikoff

Gavin_Sonntag May 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

https://t.co/Esugaz9mv6 check this out! It's a technological version of a chalkboard splash! #EdTech #EdChat #G2Great #Education

In reply to @vrkimmel

DrMaryHoward - Moderator May 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

And WOW she has a goldmine of info to pull from. @brennanamy #G2Great

hayhurst3 - Moderator May 11 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes there will :) and @brennanamy is writing the blog post. #G2Great
In reply to @milesnawmiles, @DrMaryHoward, @brennanamy

LitROCK_taylor May 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Absolutely! Invite them in to play with words with your students! #G2great

LitROCK_forth May 11 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A8: Parents need an opportunity to fully understand the "why" behind word study. Most of us were not taught this way #G2great

jeniferpastore May 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I created parent "brochures" for k-2 and 3-5 word study. Trifolds that address all aspects. Happy to share. #G2great

In reply to @DrMaryHoward

YCSTeach May 11 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#G2Great: Very interested to learn more about transitions from one syllable to multi-syllabic words for K-1.