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literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to tonight’s chat! Please introduce yourself. Tell what & where you teach. Share your blog link if you have one. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:01 PM EST

Don't forget: use #2ndaryELA on responses & replies to others, label your responses w/A1, A2, & follow anyone chatting with us

classchatblog Feb 7 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hi I'm Abby from Philly. 👋🏻Blog is https://t.co/FRaUo9fpEc #2ndaryela

mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hi! Jennifer from CA, teaching 7/8/9 ELA/AVID/Reading. I blog about teaching/mothering at https://t.co/gPzZEqwbyq #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:02 PM EST

I'm Brynn Allison, chat co-host. 8 yrs teaching HS English & reading interventions in Philly. Blog: https://t.co/cyx1WlfdS8 #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:03 PM EST

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2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:03 PM EST

Welcome! Kristy, co-host and Canadian middle school teacher. I blog at https://t.co/4oVU89COk3 #2ndaryela

lsloving11 Feb 7 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hi. I'm Lakesha from South Carolina #2ndaryELA

mpotter44 Feb 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

Mike from Hilton, NY 9th and 10th ELA in an IB district. No blog. #2ndaryELA

jen_roble Feb 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

I teach G7 LA in MN. Blogging this year as I start on the journey of implementing #personalizedlearning https://t.co/lnyuTwuZq9 #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:04 PM EST

I'm Erin from upstate NY. I teach sped ELA for grades 9-12 #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:05 PM EST

Q1: Share your most successful classroom strategies for motivating students. #2ndaryELA

EduGladiators Feb 7 @ 8:05 PM EST

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2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1: Students respond when the teacher gets to know them and they feel that they are not just a number on your class list. #2ndaryela

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1: Taking the time to get to know my students. Giving struggling students extra attention even its if off-topic #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:06 PM EST

A1 I use a ticket system. Ss get immediate reinforcement of positive behaviors and possibly a reward when I do a drawing later #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1: Ask students questions and respond with interest and enthusiasm. Students also like stickers, stamps etc #2ndaryela

mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1 I greet them at the door. Lots of smiles, chit chat, acknowledgement befoe I even try to teach! #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1 cont. Also use "shout outs" Read about tix & shout outs here https://t.co/U1Tgoxh9aU #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Feb 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1 I time transitions between class routines for all classes. Winner gets a treat. Increases on task behavior! #2ndaryela

mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1 and stickers - they will do almost ANYTHING for a sticker! #2ndaryela

lsloving11 Feb 7 @ 8:08 PM EST

Making every effort to get to know the students outside of class. Cheering for them at games. #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:08 PM EST

When students are refusing to do an assignment, privately ask them why #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Feb 7 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1 building community is key! This is all I do the first few weeks of school. It pays off later in the year. #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:10 PM EST

Q2: Does your school have a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) program? Explain. #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:10 PM EST

I should also add: calmly, and without judgment #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:08 PM EST

When students are refusing to do an assignment, privately ask them why #2ndaryELA

JMaricevic1 Feb 7 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: sharing student generated exemplars for #formative & #summative #assessments - highlighting the strengths of #all learners #2ndaryELA

jen_roble Feb 7 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Voice & choice has been most successful this year.Ss are far more engaged when they've had a say in what/how they're learning #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

A2 We give out "trailblazers" (like "caught being good" awards). We fill a board with Ss names then do a drawing of winners #2ndaryela

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

A2 Yes! Students carry point sheets & can earn up to 6 pts per per. based on 3 skills; 2 skills are common & 1 is individualized #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Feb 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

A2 We have school-wide reflection forms. These are used instead of going directly to disciplinary action. Parents have to sign. #2ndaryela

mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

A2 I don't think so...tell me more about it #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

mpotter44 Feb 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

Relationships. Tough to balance with requiring S work hard too. self critical when instruction fails instead of finger pointing #2ndaryELA

jroc_vii Feb 7 @ 8:11 PM EST

I'm Johnna, currently teaching in Missouri ... I teach 6th grade ELA #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

love that idea! #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

jen_roble Feb 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

A2: We use PBIS. Most successful w/my own efforts but honestly a bit frustrated with the program as a whole. #2ndaryELA

JMaricevic1 Feb 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: S #voice & #choice --> #ownership & #authentic learning #2ndaryELA #ELAchat

jen_roble Feb 7 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Voice & choice has been most successful this year.Ss are far more engaged when they've had a say in what/how they're learning #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

A2 Also we periodically have incentives (i.e., movies, volleyball/kickball games, special breakfast/lunch) #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:12 PM EST

Absolutely! So much behavior stems from poor instruction/curriculum design/management, IMO #2ndaryela

In reply to @jen_roble

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 7 @ 8:13 PM EST

I'm popping in late... had to get supper in the oven. I'm Jen, a 6th grade Eng Teacher from IN #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:13 PM EST

PBIS is a school wide system of rewarding students #2ndaryELA

In reply to @mamawolfeto2

jroc_vii Feb 7 @ 8:13 PM EST

Motivating students is all about relationships in my opinion #2ndaryELA

lsloving11 Feb 7 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: We have Mustang Money and kids build dollars to participate in end of quarter celebration.#2ndaryELA

mpotter44 Feb 7 @ 8:13 PM EST

PBIS in first HS for ED kids. Too much staff cutting corners/fear of blowups to truly work. SOM and festivals at current school #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:14 PM EST

PBIS = positive behavior intervention and supports #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:13 PM EST

PBIS is a school wide system of rewarding students #2ndaryELA
In reply to @mamawolfeto2

mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2 We've been using restorative circles. SO powerful. #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:15 PM EST

Q3: What do you do with students who are apathetic about learning? #2ndaryELA

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mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:15 PM EST

thanks. We have spirit awards, but nothing like a systematic reward. #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 7 @ 8:15 PM EST

A1: Gamifying has helped with motivation... XP is a fantastic incentive. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

A3: I try to figure out the root cause of the apathy - talk to other staff members, talk to the student, call home if possible. #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

A3 Provide lots of choice so that hopefully they find something that interests them #2ndaryela

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

A3 Show I care about them. Get to know their goals & interests. #2ndaryela

JMaricevic1 Feb 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

A3: #reflect on my approach to presenting the #content and #curriculum & consider another way to meet the #apathetic student #2ndaryELA

mosswa Feb 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

would love to learn more about this. #2ndaryela

In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

A3: Sometimes can connect learning to interests/goals. Sometimes Ss need to learn how to get thru it for sake of bigger picture #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Feb 7 @ 8:16 PM EST

A3 I never choose the novels I teach until I get to know my students and their interests. #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:17 PM EST

A3 cont Have frank discussions about the consequences of their actions, that they may not like it but they have to do it #2ndaryela

mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:17 PM EST

A3 build relationships first, help increase self-confidence, find an 'in' with them, pay attention, lots of chances/choices #2ndaryela

susanclaireb Feb 7 @ 8:17 PM EST

A3: Susan from ATL jumping in late - building relationships is key; find what interests apathetic ss and make that your interest #2ndaryela

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 7 @ 8:17 PM EST

A1b We also have a H.A.W.K. (S of the month) for each core class. #2ndaryELA

susanclaireb Feb 7 @ 8:18 PM EST

or have them choose #2ndaryela

In reply to @classchatblog

jen_roble Feb 7 @ 8:18 PM EST

A3: My students use work plans so a mtg w/student to design a new plan that they help develop has improved this situation. #2ndaryELA

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 7 @ 8:19 PM EST

Teacher excitement goes a long way! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @susanclaireb

giveawayfavy Feb 7 @ 8:19 PM EST

A1b We also have a H.A.W.K. (S of the month) for each core class. #2ndaryELA

lsloving11 Feb 7 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: I do my best to find something of interest to the student and build choice boards that include that interest. #2ndaryELA

JMaricevic1 Feb 7 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: a conversation goes a long way - talk w the S - in a genuine open dialogue -> [+] impacts learning & builds relationships #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:20 PM EST

What's a work plan? #2ndaryela

In reply to @jen_roble

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:20 PM EST

Q4: What’s your preferred method of redirecting off task students? #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:21 PM EST

A4 Start with proximity. If that doesn't work, speaking quietly to them one-on-one #2ndaryELA

MrsLedford6Eng Feb 7 @ 8:21 PM EST

I agree! Not everything can be fun for them! Sometimes it's about powering through and coming out stronger #2ndaryELA

In reply to @Erin_MCteaching

mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:21 PM EST

This might help: https://t.co/TkPcK6bk54 #2ndaryela

In reply to @mosswa

classchatblog Feb 7 @ 8:22 PM EST

A4 My teacher look! 😂 I also go directly to the student who is off task and ask them to remind me what they should be doing. #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:22 PM EST

A4 Off task students need cues to stay focused. I walk over & speak to the student or sometimes the whole class needs a reminder #2ndaryela

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:22 PM EST

Its a life skill! I work w/ a lot of apathetic students w/ mental illnesses & this is a big skill we work on #2ndaryELA

In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng

jroc_vii Feb 7 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: I try to encourage apathetic students|point out things they are good at| make them believe #peptalk #2ndaryELA

mpotter44 Feb 7 @ 8:22 PM EST

A4 depending on S, call out in front of class sternly, quiet redirect, just a look, ask a Q and do no opt out. No 1 always works #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:22 PM EST

A4 For repeat offenders, I'll have a convo w/ them about disrupting others' learning. Usually curtails behavior for little while #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Feb 7 @ 8:22 PM EST

A4 I also have students repeat directions and do a check for understanding before releasing them to work independently #2ndaryela

jen_roble Feb 7 @ 8:23 PM EST

A4: Often just being closer to the action. If that doesn't work, gentle reminders, and one-on-one conversations w/students. #2ndaryELA

JMaricevic1 Feb 7 @ 8:23 PM EST

A4.1: "reiterate in your own words your understanding of what it is [we/you] are about to [do/tackle/complete] and why" #2ndaryELA

jroc_vii Feb 7 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3 cont also try to get to know what's going on in their life that drive the lack of motivation #2ndaryELA

JMaricevic1 Feb 7 @ 8:24 PM EST

A4.2: a great preemptive approach to #clarify #redirect for #all students #2ndaryELA

jroc_vii Feb 7 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3 check my own approach to the lesson/content ... try to add hooks, attention grabbers #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:25 PM EST

Q5: How do you handle constantly disruptive students? #2ndaryELA

susanclaireb Feb 7 @ 8:25 PM EST

some of my ss who I had hard convs with are now allies; now they say, "remember when you took me in the hall . . ." #2ndaryela

In reply to @JMaricevic1

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:25 PM EST

I think its important not to embarrass students/call them out in front of peers-That tears down relationships, doesn't build them #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A5: I try to figure out what is the root cause of the disruptive behaviour, then speak to the student or call home #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A5 Follow the school's discipline system: warning, phone call home, detention, and repeat. I make it clear that I am relentless #2ndaryela

classchatblog Feb 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A5 Parent contact and involvement! Even for minor things that way they don't turn major! #2ndaryela

JMaricevic1 Feb 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A5: #restorativejustice #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:26 PM EST

A5 One-on-one conversations, keep them busy (they often love extra tasks like erasing the board, passing out papers) #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Feb 7 @ 8:27 PM EST

"The kids who need the most love will ask for it in the most unloving of ways" #2ndaryela

jen_roble Feb 7 @ 8:28 PM EST

Q5: Move their work space closer to my work space,schedule a formal conference w/them to form a plan,& involve parents if needed. #2ndaryELA

mamawolfeto2 Feb 7 @ 8:28 PM EST

A5 Restorative practices. Talking, sharing my point of view, and listening to what they have to say. #2ndaryela

In reply to @literarymaven

JMaricevic1 Feb 7 @ 8:28 PM EST

A5: why rush to #punitive #punishments - #reflect & #consider the history of the student before rushing to judgement #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:30 PM EST

Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Next week's chat: vocab & grammar. See you on 2/14 at 8pm EST #2ndaryELA

JMaricevic1 Feb 7 @ 8:30 PM EST

A5: again... a #conversation goes a long way - engage in an active dialogue w all Ss sets the #tone & #expectations #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:31 PM EST

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jroc_vii Feb 7 @ 8:31 PM EST

A5Get on to them,give the stank eye 👀,have talks,redirect,cool-off time,but those are also my errand runners #2ndaryELA

lsloving11 Feb 7 @ 8:31 PM EST

Great chat! See you next week!!#2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Feb 7 @ 8:33 PM EST

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MrsLedford6Eng Feb 7 @ 8:39 PM EST

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MrsLedford6Eng Feb 7 @ 8:40 PM EST

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