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MrsMurat Mar 10 @ 8:00 PM EST

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WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to tonight's chat on #closereading! Please share your name, location, and complete this thought To me reading is...#mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 Mar 10 @ 8:03 PM EST

Greetings all! Greg- 2nd grade, #TeamFelegy. Checking in briefly from revival at church. Reading is FUNdamental! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:03 PM EST

Walter, Hyattsville, MD. principal; to me reading is like going to the gym for it to work, you have to get into it! #mdeschat

missreed - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hi #MDESchat Family :) Rian, here from @CCMSpgcps. To me reading is access to adventures, alternative thoughts, encouragement to keep going!

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:04 PM EST

@jazzmeister2013 Hey Greg, peace and blessings. Classic, thank you for sharing! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:05 PM EST

@missreed @CCMSpgcps Hey Rian! I think you covered a range of emotions related to reading! Thank you! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:07 PM EST

We might be small, but we are mighty! Tonight we are having an up close chat about close reading using Q1/A1 format. #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:07 PM EST

I will post all of the questions and then the sharing will begin! Looking forward to the #differentiated sharing! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:09 PM EST

Here are the questions we will use tonight! The definition will follow and then a pre-assessment. #mdeschat https://t.co/dhfo7eHmic

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:09 PM EST

Bonita- I teach 4th in Annapolis #mdeschat

missreed - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:10 PM EST

Join us @Alemnesh_Allen @MsAWillis @Ms_Stover @justincholbrook @t3pgcps @sarahdateechur @ReadingReineke @RoomtoRead #MDESchat Now!

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:10 PM EST

@learnwholeheart Thank you for joining us, repping The Heights! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:12 PM EST

Here is the def we will use to frame our sharing! Take your time to skim/scan, unpacking the key terms! #mdeschat https://t.co/bYWtANoHN9

sarahdateechur Mar 10 @ 8:12 PM EST

Hi #mdeschat! Sarah here from plane. Sorry if wifi doesn't hold up.

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:12 PM EST

Formative assessment coming up! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:12 PM EST

@WalterReap :) happy to be here!! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:13 PM EST

@sarahdateechur Hi Sarah!! So excited to see you here!!! :) #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:13 PM EST

@sarahdateechur Thank you for joining us Sarah! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:14 PM EST

Here is our warm up! #mdeschat https://t.co/UQJs8yCmLY

sarahdateechur Mar 10 @ 8:14 PM EST

@learnwholeheart thanks, happy to be here! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:14 PM EST

Close reading is a strategy for reading a text closely for comprehension -analyzing it- digging into it #mdeschat

sarahdateechur Mar 10 @ 8:14 PM EST

@WalterReap my pleasure, thanks for having me! #mdeschat

sarahdateechur Mar 10 @ 8:16 PM EST

Sorry this wifi is no bueno. Having trouble seeing questions #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:16 PM EST

Close reading is a process requiring Ss to read deeply using strategies to unpack meaning. #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:17 PM EST

This process requires Ts to know the know the selection deeply in order to set the purpose and appropriately match the strategies. #mdeschat

sarahdateechur Mar 10 @ 8:17 PM EST

A1 #mdeschat I first learned about close reading with common core. It meant reading several times and annotating.

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:17 PM EST

Pre-ques. What is close reading? #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:17 PM EST

I love love love the book 'Falling in Love with Close Reading' - great strategies for close reading #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:18 PM EST

Question 1 coming up! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:18 PM EST

@SPazyMinoWilson you should jump in here!! :) #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:18 PM EST

@sarahdateechur Common Core definitely took the lid off of the box of strategies! #mdeschat

alexstubenbort Mar 10 @ 8:19 PM EST

Important 2 note that if the text isn't challenging to the Ss, the close reading strategies can seem redundant. Choose text wisely #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:19 PM EST

Guess before the Core, we called this studying for a test or research?!?! #mdeschat https://t.co/optCtcRFdj

sarahdateechur Mar 10 @ 8:17 PM EST

A1 #mdeschat I first learned about close reading with common core. It meant reading several times and annotating.

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:20 PM EST

I completely agree - it has to be a rigoress or meaty text!! :) #mdeschat #makingupwords https://t.co/GaaciWgQOS

alexstubenbort Mar 10 @ 8:19 PM EST

Important 2 note that if the text isn't challenging to the Ss, the close reading strategies can seem redundant. Choose text wisely #mdeschat

missreed - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:20 PM EST

A1: #CloseReading Currently challenged in breaking this down to 140 characters #MDESchat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:20 PM EST

@alexstubenbort Thank you for adding your knowledge to our shared space! Being strategic is a must! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:21 PM EST

Q1: What are some strategies used to help students with word meaning and word choice? #mdeschat

missreed - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:22 PM EST

CloseReading: is making reading scientific. Understanding how all the parts of language interact to create meaning. #MDESchat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:22 PM EST

@missreed Word choice is key; you are in the right space...take your time! #differentiation #mdeschat

alexstubenbort Mar 10 @ 8:23 PM EST

@WalterReap anything w my #BmoreEdchat folks involved is a green light to participate #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:23 PM EST

A1: going to lurk on this one - wish I had my 'close reading' book with me... #mdeschat

SPazyMinoWilson Mar 10 @ 8:26 PM EST

Read with the "lens" of author's word choice. Discuss: How does the author choose words that fit together to convey her message? #mdeschat

MrTrevorRheaume Mar 10 @ 8:26 PM EST

A1 I'm new to this and not an ELA T, but perhaps breaking a word down into smaller parts? #mdeschat

missreed - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:26 PM EST

A1: Teach the difference between Connotation and Denotation of words. https://t.co/TiGaprLrO3 #MDESchat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:26 PM EST

Yes! A study in prefixes and suffixes prior to a close read would be awesome!! #mdeschat https://t.co/BPf8iWpvpU

MrTrevorRheaume Mar 10 @ 8:26 PM EST

A1 I'm new to this and not an ELA T, but perhaps breaking a word down into smaller parts? #mdeschat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 10 @ 8:28 PM EST

A1: teach Ss to circle or underline key words/phrases, figurative language, etc. #mdeschat

alexstubenbort Mar 10 @ 8:28 PM EST

3 column strategies that prompt Ss to use context clues, utilize in a sentence, and create an image that symbolizes its meaning #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:28 PM EST

A1: Underline key portions of the text to help Ss build context. Highlight vocabulary in the text to assist Ss. #mdeschat

buttercup01em Mar 10 @ 8:28 PM EST

@learnwholeheart be a risk-taker. There are no wrong answers! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:29 PM EST

Thank you for joining us tonight Sally! #mdeschat https://t.co/ClDXoQrNw4

SPazyMinoWilson Mar 10 @ 8:26 PM EST

Read with the "lens" of author's word choice. Discuss: How does the author choose words that fit together to convey her message? #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:29 PM EST

@buttercup01em hey hey!! :) #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:29 PM EST

@AACPS_Zamora Hey Andrea! That is a great strategy! #mdeschat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 10 @ 8:30 PM EST

A1: then ask what they think the author is trying to convey? Why did he/she chose those words. #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:30 PM EST

@buttercup01em @learnwholeheart Thank you for joining us Elizabeth! #mdeschat

buttercup01em Mar 10 @ 8:31 PM EST

A1. Give students a strategy for unknown/confusing/interesting words. (post-its) Start a guided reading group with their words. #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:31 PM EST

Q2: How do you determine what strategies to use w/ a text or selection? #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:32 PM EST

A2: depends on the genre, text structure, academic words, vocab words, etc..... #mdeschat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 10 @ 8:33 PM EST

A1: include Qs about author purpose and how the words create meaning and support the purpose. Highlight examples. #mdeschat

alexstubenbort Mar 10 @ 8:34 PM EST

A2:What are my benchmarks/standards? What do I hope that my Ss gather from their interaction w the text?Academically & emotionally #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:35 PM EST

A2: Someone stated, be strategic in aligning the ques. with the text and purpose for meaning. Ques. should require reading. #mdeschat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 10 @ 8:35 PM EST

A2: Strategies must align with test complexity and student readiness. #mdeschat

ritaplatt Mar 10 @ 8:35 PM EST

#mdeschat I wrote/teach grad class (online) on #closereading 3 credits, $370 https://t.co/w8BYE75JoH "Mastering Text Complexity Challenge"

missreed - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

A2: My students use this to make strategy decisions and to write about what they have read. https://t.co/W9XilyGwLU #MDESchat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

Q3: How can shared reading or read alouds he used to help Ss who might be struggling with comprehension? #mdeschat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 10 @ 8:37 PM EST

A2: Strategies must align with text complexity and student readiness. #mdeschat

SPazyMinoWilson Mar 10 @ 8:38 PM EST

Align strats with the text characteristics of the text's level. What strategies will remove barriers to understanding of the txt? #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

A3: Modeling the process of close reading is key! Ss often want to get "it" the first read; model re-reading w/ a purpose. #mdeschat

buttercup01em Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

A3. Hearing a fluent reader using "voice" helps student understand. Almost like watching TV (but better!) #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

A3: modeling how a good reader thinks deeply about a text &uses strategies is critical for Ss to b able 2 implement the strategies #mdeschat

justincholbrook Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

A3: Hey everybody! Justin from Bmore jumping in late. Shared reading provides the sounding board for modeling all reading skills #MDESchat

SPazyMinoWilson Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

Shared reading can be great for kids with LD. Many Ss with IEPs have very strong listening comp! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

@justincholbrook Hi Justin! :) #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:40 PM EST

Hey Justin! Thanks for joining us tonight! #mdeschat https://t.co/0zmMoOPzZi

justincholbrook Mar 10 @ 8:39 PM EST

A3: Hey everybody! Justin from Bmore jumping in late. Shared reading provides the sounding board for modeling all reading skills #MDESchat

MrTrevorRheaume Mar 10 @ 8:41 PM EST

A3: by having Ss collaborate on what they're reading, Ss who regularly tune out or struggle w/ comprehension might buy in more #mdeschat

missreed - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:41 PM EST

A3: Read alouds model critical thinking. They are oral annotations allowing Ss an entry point into being independent close readers #MDESchat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 10 @ 8:42 PM EST

A3: shared reading & read alouds are critical for students at all levels - modeling to guided practice. #mdeschat

justincholbrook Mar 10 @ 8:43 PM EST

@missreed I miss read alouds from my 1st grade days. Expression is such a great skill to model (and fun!) plus students love it! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:44 PM EST

@justincholbrook @missreed it's so good for upper elementary grades too-but so hard to remember to fit it in! I need to be better #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:44 PM EST

Q4: How can the arts be used to teach Ss the process of close reading? #mdeschat

justincholbrook Mar 10 @ 8:44 PM EST

@WalterReap just like you watch a movie more than once, books can be read over and over again! #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:45 PM EST

A4: When we analyze a video clip/painting/song we look more than once-we need 2 read a piece more than once 2 understand it deeply #mdeschat

justincholbrook Mar 10 @ 8:45 PM EST

@learnwholeheart @missreed as a math/science it is tough! I try to incorporate modeling through story problems #mdeschat

SPazyMinoWilson Mar 10 @ 8:46 PM EST

2x10 arts int strategy to closely read works of art. Look at it 2ce for 10 seconds each. What was revealed? #mdeschat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 10 @ 8:47 PM EST

A4: music, dance, visual arts are high interest & provide opportunities to practice close "reading" strategies for all readers. #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:48 PM EST

A4: Revealing part of a picture or illustration can be a catalyst for discussion. Asking Ss to explain what they think/see in art. #mdeschat

missreed - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:48 PM EST

A4: I show my students how symbols are just as important as words when annotating. #MDESchat They love emojis so they can relate.

jen_quirino Mar 10 @ 8:49 PM EST

Artful thinking routines #mdeschat

SPazyMinoWilson Mar 10 @ 8:49 PM EST

A4: Same with song and spoken word poetry. Listen then close read using a given "lens" #mdeschat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 10 @ 8:50 PM EST

A4: when my girls watch Once Upon a Time w/me we analyze author's craft together. High interest and great fun. #mdeschat

justincholbrook Mar 10 @ 8:50 PM EST

A5: Love tableaux silent plays to represent specific vocab, themes, and meanings. #mdeschat https://t.co/lAj0eHAxtS

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:50 PM EST

A4: Works of art can be used to look for central themes and patterns in techniques used by artists. #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:50 PM EST

@SPazyMinoWilson Yes - love this strategy- 3 reads.1-big pic.2-what lens should be used 3-highlight with lens,then look 4 patterns #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:51 PM EST

YES! Removing lyrics of a familiar song and asking Ss to think about the message behind the chorus! #mdeschat https://t.co/vE0suPUhve

SPazyMinoWilson Mar 10 @ 8:49 PM EST

A4: Same with song and spoken word poetry. Listen then close read using a given "lens" #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q5: What scaffolds can be used to assist Ss in the process of close reading? #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:53 PM EST

A5: use videos and songs first....then work your way up to literature... #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:54 PM EST

A5: QAR could be used as a trajectory to deeper ques. helping Ss move up the ladder of complexity. #mdeschat

justincholbrook Mar 10 @ 8:55 PM EST

A5: I love peer scaffolding as it promotes teamwork, continuous growth, and develops confidence in both learners #mdeschat

SPazyMinoWilson Mar 10 @ 8:55 PM EST

Q5: Bldng background knowledge of the topic can be key. Also re teach the comp strategy with another txt in small group before CR. #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:56 PM EST

A5: Use short passages asking Ss to use post-its to show where they might be citing evidence. #mdeschat

missreed - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:56 PM EST

A5: Question Stems. What should the Ss ask during reading. #MDESCHAT https://t.co/2agsCAwxBZ

justincholbrook Mar 10 @ 8:56 PM EST

Nothing better than a post it note strategy! #mdeschat https://t.co/CsMng9IM57

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:56 PM EST

A5: Use short passages asking Ss to use post-its to show where they might be citing evidence. #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:56 PM EST

I have to get going...thanks for the conversation this evening! Great chat-I am always looking 2 lrn more about reading instr. #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:57 PM EST

A5: Organizers and jig-saw strategies that help Ss construct meaning during reading! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:57 PM EST

@learnwholeheart Thanks for hanging in there! #mdeschat

AACPS_Zamora Mar 10 @ 8:58 PM EST

A5: I still like Reciprocal Teaching. #mdeschat

learnwholeheart Mar 10 @ 8:58 PM EST

@WalterReap great topic tonight!! Def near and dear to my heart! :D have a great rest of your week!! #mdeschat

WalterReap - Moderator Mar 10 @ 8:59 PM EST

A5: Novel studies looking at more than one text by an author to pull out writing style/text structure help Ss make connections. #mdeschat