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schug_dennis Apr 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Tonight we've got an awesome #NYedchat. Welcome Lead Moderator @cvarsalona who's talking POETRY with us, in honor of National Poetry Month.

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #NYEDChat! April is Poetrylicious! will indulge your creative spirit during #NationalPoetryMonth. https://t.co/3ETwQ9Cz4J

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Hi, I am Carol ELA Consultant, Wonder Lead Ambassador, Creator of digital online #poetry galleries ready to moderate #NYEDChat tonight.

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT

I love this book for many reasons. Highly recommended for #poetry! https://t.co/NokFPIrQsY #NYedchat https://t.co/zG01dfnZgp

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

#NYEDChat welcomes @PaulWHankins @janetwongauthor @amylvpoemfarm poets & guest moderators. #nationalpoetrymonth https://t.co/cjuaBNNMYJ

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself. Share your name, role in education, & location. Be sure to use #NYEDChat in your tweets.

LisaMeade23 Apr 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Sorry to miss #nyedchat tonight.

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Other #poet (@SylviaVardell) #author (@LRobbTeacher) friends & @Wonderopolis are supposed to join in #poetrymonth chat at #NYEDChat.

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Welcome to #NYEDChat! Thx for guest moderating.

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

I am Amy from Holland, NY (south of Buffalo, NY) and so happy to be here. Also tweeting #bernieinbuffalo at the moment. :) #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@LisaMeade23 We will miss you tonight. #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#NYEDChat uses the standard Q1/A1 format in our chats. Are you ready for an hour of creative fun during #NationalPoetryMonth?

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I would like to tag in my #poet #author #writing & connected colleague friends from near & far to #NYEDChat to celebrate poetry tonight.

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Take a moment to tag in a local, national, or global colleague to join #NYEDChat. Check it out: 1,000 NY CEs! https://t.co/P0S6SkP7RG

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@schug_dennis Thanks for the intro Dennis. I am so excited to moderate #NYEDChat tonight where Poetry is going to be sent out across Twitter

schug_dennis Apr 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Hi Amy. Thanks for joining us for #nyedchat tonight. Hope the weather's treating you well up there.

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Way to go Amy, Multitasking #NYedchat

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#nyedchat join the #NationalPoetryMonth chat, friends! Going on now!

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hello. This is Paul W. Hankins. I teach 11th grade English in southern Indiana. I am a Wonder Lead Ambassador with @Wonderopolis! #NYedchat

timneedles Apr 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hello #nyedchat I'm Tim- HS #art & #media teacher & advocate of #creative making from Smithtown NY https://t.co/Ef6VXyo5ih

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@aprilhwayland Welcome to #NYEDChat April. Good to have you here.

the5to9teacher Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi I'm Maureen from Hudson Valley. I teach 1st grade this is my first #NYEDChat :)

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@timneedles I am so hoping you might post on my blog one day - https://t.co/z4IaJCCI6Z :) #fangirl #NYedchat

schug_dennis Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins @Wonderopolis "Wonder-ful" to have you here with us tonight, for #nyedchat Paul.

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@timneedles Like your Make Pic - just in time for #NYEDChat where art blends beautifully w poetry.

janece_guerra Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

#NYedchat Janece from Rononkoma NY I teach Algebra II CC at Rocky Point HS

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

#nyedchat I am April Halprin Wayland from Southern California, inviting my poetry peeps to join in. I am a #twitterchatnewbie

AramKabodian Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I am Aram from East Lansing, MI. I teach 7th & 8th grade English & am excited/interested in what directions this chat may lead #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@the5to9teacher Welcome Maureen to #NYEDChat

OpenMicEdu Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

#nyedchat Alan here, new to twitter, and i type with one finger. Don't expect much :)

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#NYEDChat Q1 https://t.co/b4io88V5Qp

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@AramKabodian Aram thanks for joining #NYEDChat.

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi, everyone! Catherine, K-8 literacy specialist, looking forward to chatting about poetry tonight. #NYEDChat

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#NYedchat Happy to see some friends trickling in--@Irene_Latham! And looking forward to meeting new poetry friends and teachers!

brianrozinsky Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

I'm Brian. These days, I teach MS Ss English in CO. (In a previous life, I made my home in NY.) #nyedchat

ajdavidsonsr Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Good evening! Anthony, middle school principal on Long Island, NY by day, ELA by trade and amateur photobomber on the weekends. #nyedchat

schug_dennis Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@the5to9teacher Maureen, welcome to your 1st #nyedchat. If you love to learn, you've come to the right "space". @cvarsalona

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Dinner done, dishes cleaned. Ready for #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@OpenMicEdu We are all friendly faces here at #NYEDChat so newbies are always welcomed. #GrowPLN tonight!

ajdavidsonsr Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Unsolicited, but a staple in my collection: #nyedchat https://t.co/9bNdUzDvcY

OpenMicEdu Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

#nyedchat @openmicedu I do edu show but every now and then a poet walks in. This about a teacher, Civil War era https://t.co/0apaYDOAC4

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Catherine so delighted you are here from #poetryfriday friends. #NYedchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

HI, #NYEDchat friends. JoEllen #AlwaysLearning @TheEdCollab Book Ambassador, #NerdyOnLI here.

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@ajdavidsonsr good evening Anthony #nyedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A2 Love this book to introduce poetry: DANIEL FINDS A POEM by @micha_archer #NYEDChat

schug_dennis Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@ajdavidsonsr AD is here. Let the learning begin. #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A1 If you visit my blog https:https://t.co/Sh5dlLLOu2 you will see creative sparks being set off.

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: In #Room407, I'll often ask students to give ME a writing prompt to work with so that I don't appear pre-rehearsed. #NYedchat

timneedles Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hey @amylvpoemfarm I'd love to! #NYEDchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@janetwongauthor @Irene_Latham Welcome to my poetry friends. Janet & Irene surprised me w copies of their #poetry books. THX #NYedchat

SylviaVardell Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Howdy, #NYedchat peeps. Glad to join the poetry party!

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@brianrozinsky Hi, Brian Welcome to #NYedchat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: And poetry provides a wonderful avenue to demonstrate creative process. In "down-draft," do we always know what to expect? No. #NYedchat

schug_dennis Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@brianrozinsky Thanks for joining us tonight, Brian. Welcome "home". #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@ajdavidsonsr Hi Anthony Welcome to #NYEDChat. We'll talk poetry at the MS this week. Right?

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#NYEDChat @aprilhwayland April Halprin Wayland is here! Hooray! A great example of a poet who writes for the whole range (K-12)!

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hi poetry friends! Glad to join in tonight. #nyedchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Daniel is 1 of my newest faves, along with your When the Sun Shines on Antarctica #Poetrylove &#Nfjoy.#nyedchat. https://t.co/ao7QiKFK8U

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A2 Love this book to introduce poetry: DANIEL FINDS A POEM by @micha_archer #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@danieldmccabe Hey there co-mod. Take it over with RTS #NYedchat

AramKabodian Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 I share my blog https://t.co/Bn9XQCbfhj , I juggle & use it as a metaphor, I share drafts of pieces I am working on, I sing! #NYEDchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@ajdavidsonsr Good mantra #NYEDChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@aprilhwayland So many congratulations on you book! All #NYedchat folks, take note. https://t.co/0K3X4rmiUI https://t.co/hq9vn9NbUT

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Come jooin #nyedchat @KSchroCo

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy @TheEdCollab Hi JoEllen we look forward to you sharing book titles with us. #NYEDChat

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 Sharing progressive drafts helps Ss see the importance of getting ideas down, then polishing and improving our writing. #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@Irene_Latham @micha_archer I've heard a lot about that book lately. I need to read it. Irene. Thanks for joining #NYEDChat A2

texthelp Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Hoping to you see you next month for GAFEtalk New York, May 4th! #nyed #nyedchat #edtech https://t.co/bJEZ29x9JL https://t.co/IMmmqyH0sj

schug_dennis Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@ajdavidsonsr Got my fingers crossed we see no pineapples this week. I like eating them way more than reading about them. #NYedchat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

We have a lot of friends from the poetry community in the chat tonight. Take a moment to give some a follow before the end. #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Hey there friend and guest mod. Looking forward to your spine poems. #NYEDChat A1

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A1 YES, @PaulWHankins: I do that, too--I ask an S for a prompt after everyone has shared their prompts (to get a new kid involved)

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@timneedles @amylvpoemfarm Wonderful idea, Amy. #NYEDChat https://t.co/MHjoKKrCyW

timneedles Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hey @amylvpoemfarm I'd love to! #NYEDchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Thank you! I've been keeping DANIEL by my bed, so I wake up ready to be a poet in the world. #NYEDChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 I share my writing process with the Ss and Ts I am lucky enough to work with and learn from. #nyedchat.

OpenMicEdu Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#nyedchat @openmicedu Wild, powerful poem set to rap, straight from East Harlem. It’s 4 min so watch it later https://t.co/VaGlm0WRF9

grammasheri Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A1 I write poetry with students and show the patterns to share; they try own and share

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@SylviaVardell Hi there, Sylvia. Thanks for joining the #PoetryFriday group at #NYEDChat

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A1 As an anthologist, I look for gaps to fill. My fav. creative challenge is finding a 21st c. poem for an underrepresented topic.

timneedles Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 I share my #artistic #creative process w/ #Vine to make my sketchbook #drawings teachable moments #NYEDChat https://t.co/ZjQfLHP67f

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Poetry is the unexpected notings of our hearts. #NYEDChat A1

rsonenshine Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Hi, #NYedchat, folks! Randi in Atlanta. Middle school literacy coach and children's author. Glad to be here.

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 Best part is talking through possibilities and emphasizing process over product. Helps us (Ts and Ss learners) all grow. #Nyedchat

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#nyedchat A1: I write a poem a day...after six years it's like brushing my teeth...that means I'm ready to catch it when a flower blooms

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@janetwongauthor @aprilhwayland Thanks April for joining the group of poets tonight at #NYedchat

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

"Creativity is a structured, systematic way to solve problems." #nyedchat https://t.co/UdJEM1chv2 https://t.co/Lb7OiKNKHN

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Great point, JoEllen! #NYEDChat https://t.co/4ietUt7phQ

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 Best part is talking through possibilities and emphasizing process over product. Helps us (Ts and Ss learners) all grow. #Nyedchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@Irene_Latham That makes me smile. Love the inspiration and the invitation to notice...poetry is everywhere. #nyedchat.

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@MichelleHBarnes Wow my friend Michelle is here-another #PoetryFriday poet. Did you see my ditty? #NYEDChat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

.@janetwongauthor Essential. Want all to see selves a moment as poets writing poetry. Kooser: Poetry > Poets. And I want to play. #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@AramKabodian Thanks Aram. #NYEDChat A1

ajdavidsonsr Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: I need to write, creatively, more! My creativity is seen in my ability to spin a term or find meaning through & tell a story #nyedchat

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@cvarsalona I don't think I did... did you tag me? #nyedchat

MrsPstorytime Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I see U R focusing on poetry tonight #NYedchat wanted to share some resources https://t.co/D8QRUJX8wU

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1 - Sharing our own process helps us confer more effectively. We can show moves with OUR work, not make moves in THEIR work. #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm @aprilhwayland Just in time for Passover! #NYEDChat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I am a fan of community poems with Ss. Today at @vhcschools kids each added a line to poem going around classroom. #NYEDChat

the5to9teacher Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I couldnt agree more! I love showing Ss the possibilities and letting them know its ok to be a risktaker #NYEDChat https://t.co/nWGvdmCPXR

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 Best part is talking through possibilities and emphasizing process over product. Helps us (Ts and Ss learners) all grow. #Nyedchat

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

join our #NYedchat and you'll be amazed at what we share! https://t.co/At9g3xXrcc

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A1 As an anthologist, I look for gaps to fill. My fav. creative challenge is finding a 21st c. poem for an underrepresented topic.

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@KSchroCo awesome, if you are new to chats, use https://t.co/ujcklv2rvh and open multiple columns. Makes is easier to engage #nyedchat

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@MichelleHBarnes Thrilled to see you here!! Sometime tonight, will you post a link to your poem movie for "Look for the Helpers"? #NYedchat

AramKabodian Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 I challenged students to write or read a poem a day this month, as I am. #NYEDChat

grammasheri Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy agree - process of choosing best word in best way for the emotion and essence is most important #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Apple polishing works wonderfully, Catherine. #NYEDChat A1

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

At school share with Ss. Show messy drafts, let Ss ask Qs; help them see the process #NYEDChat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Yes! Each student is a poem. YOU are a poem. #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins That's right Paul. We ask #NYEDChat friends to follow colleagues, poets, writers here.

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@janetwongauthor Sure. Let me go find it. haha #nyedchat

brianrozinsky Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 Ping-pong brainstorming. Take turns contributing ideas, back & forth w/one or more students to generate myriad possibilities. #nyedchat

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Uncanny advice #nyedchat https://t.co/nkf7u2BEg9

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

At school share with Ss. Show messy drafts, let Ss ask Qs; help them see the process #NYEDChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@cvarsalona @TheEdCollab Ty for the invitation. Always love sharing and learning from others. #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A2 https://t.co/2m16s7VT1v

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A2 Created an abecedarian poem at https://t.co/xBkczWqrDj based on digitilized #photo #digipoetry https://t.co/ALyA6kM5E8

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@Irene_Latham @vhcschools Irene: Post a link to your Progressive Poem projects, OK? #NYedchat

MrsPstorytime Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Here are a few more poetry resources, a google hangout you call all join too! #NYedchat https://t.co/WPZ1rZG1wA

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@grammasheri Thanks for joining in Sheri. #NYEDChat A1

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@janetwongauthor Very interesting Janet. Please share. #NYEDChat A1

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Excellent advice #nyedchat https://t.co/nkf7u2BEg9

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

At school share with Ss. Show messy drafts, let Ss ask Qs; help them see the process #NYEDChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Can't wait to share your words with Ss and Ts tomorrow. Thank YOU. #nyedchat https://t.co/dDl8QPwdAX

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Yes! Each student is a poem. YOU are a poem. #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Link to April is Poetrylicious Resources from #NYEDChat https://t.co/YClTeJMsLI.

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@LRobbTeacher Foster environment where no wrong answers. Just digging deeper... #NYedchat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1. Keeping a #notebook is a way to show students that I am a writer too. Showing behind the scenes work gives us credibility. #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@timneedles You need to give me some tutoring on using Vine to spice up my posts. #NYEDChat A1

the5to9teacher Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Poetry is the best for all kinds writers but especially those who struggle because anything goes and focus isnt on perfection #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@rsonenshine Hi Randi, Welcom e to #NYEDChat

Wonderopolis Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@cvarsalona HAPOY to be joining #NYedchat! #poetrylove

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A2 I love Valerie Worth's ALL THE SMALL POEMS https://t.co/aFYdPsRlpa

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

If you have a large group, it's fun to collect subjects from all. List under heading, "Can you write a poem about ______?" YES! #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy Yes, process is the important piece. For #digipoetry we like to include a backstory on how we got to the poem #NYEDChat A1

grammasheri Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@cvarsalona great idea; thanks for the poetry chat! #NYEDChat

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy @Irene_Latham Ideas Are All Around by Philip C. Stead is another new inspiring picture book. #NYEDChat

SylviaVardell Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#NYEDchat Q1 Paul Janeczko's SEEING THE BLUE BETWEEN offers poet advice and insights on the writing process too https://t.co/jyI4uo4TXd

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

So excited to see "emerging superstar" @mmaymath15 in the house #nyedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Here is an acrostic I use with students in #poetry workshops. #NYedchat https://t.co/73d6VRs3qO

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Hello, friend. Love your generous gifts to Ts and Ss with https://t.co/fbxpLaqhwc & poemfarm. #nyedchat.

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins @janetwongauthor Play with words to create wonder! #NYedchat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Yes, & often we are surprised by what our sometimes-struggling writers do - poems are often jaw-dropping. #NYedchat https://t.co/h4bsftGLTX

the5to9teacher Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Poetry is the best for all kinds writers but especially those who struggle because anything goes and focus isnt on perfection #NYEDChat

paulemcneil Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Planning an edcamp Unconference: Taking Care of the "Big Stuff": https://t.co/KLaDPhK6TU @edutopia #LearnLAP #NYedchat

paulemcneil Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Unconference: Free Small Discussion One day Relaxed Participant presenters #LearnLAP #NYedchat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

.@the5to9teacher Absolutely. Point made nicely by Georgia Heard in FOR THE GOOD OF THE EARTH AND SUN. Get "feels" out in draft. #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@ajdavidsonsr Spin those stories into poems Anthony - try out different forms. #NYEDChat A1

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@the5to9teacher Yes! No rules! So much freedom! #NYedchat

Wonderopolis Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Love the idea of #digipoetry! #nyedchat @JoEllenMcCarthy

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Hi, Catherine. I just saw that today @BooksofWonder. Another great MT for invitation to notice our world. #nyedchat https://t.co/GhPSthdlI1

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy @Irene_Latham Ideas Are All Around by Philip C. Stead is another new inspiring picture book. #NYEDChat

MrsPstorytime Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

I share poems I wrote with Ss 2 inspire them 2 write their own #NYedchat https://t.co/mo0RkbfomV

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@MichelleHBarnes No, I did not but the ditty is posted here. https://t.co/WPwkSSFfP8 #NYedchat

brianrozinsky Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Which makes me remember "You Can't Write a Poem about McDonald's" https://t.co/VyXbK8gd3w #nyedchat

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

I love this book! #NYEDChat https://t.co/RTu09AB23H

SylviaVardell Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#NYEDchat Q1 Paul Janeczko's SEEING THE BLUE BETWEEN offers poet advice and insights on the writing process too https://t.co/jyI4uo4TXd

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Love this book! RT @SylviaVardell #NYEDchat Paul Janeczko's SEEING THE BLUE BETWEEN offers poet advice and insights https://t.co/D4khMqKM9W

ajdavidsonsr Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: So many to choose, here are two I use from time to time: #nyedchat https://t.co/D2eS8RbN2C

TonySinanis Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Loving this discussion about poetry on #NYedchat! Writing poetry was always one of my favorite things as an elementary teacher!

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#NYEDChat love this acrostic poet @Irene_Latham uses in #poetry workshops! https://t.co/OZqfZfUtl2

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Here is an acrostic I use with students in #poetry workshops. #NYedchat https://t.co/73d6VRs3qO

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@MrsPstorytime Thanks for sharing your resources #NYedchat

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Creativity is intelligence having fun — 33 ways to stay creative #nyedchat https://t.co/jZy28eZM9O

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Poetry = Possibilities. Love #WallowinWonder as #WOTDP. Thank you and @amylvpoemfarm for the ideas. #NYedchat

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I'm late to #NYEDChat because I was...writing a poem!! Mary Lee Hahn from Ohio.

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@LRobbTeacher Love that you are here Laura with us. Messy drafts are important steps in the process of creating. #NYEDChat

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Encourage talking to self or others before writing. Show Ss how process changes drafts. Give Ss time to play w/ideas. #NYedchat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 - As member of @ncte Poetry committee, I must recommend all NCTE award winning poets - fabulousness! https://t.co/JkeekT3dWA #Nyedchat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

.@SylviaVardell Some more Janeczko titles here. I took pictures in #Room407 today for #NYedchat tonight! https://t.co/zSxMBJvY2y

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@brianrozinsky A1 good ideas, Brian. Thanks for sharing #NYEDChat

CaseyDunley Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Casey from Iowa joining the chat! #NYEDchat

grammasheri Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Georgia Heard https://t.co/P2WEXTI7qv #NYedchat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy @PaulWHankins Thank you, @JoEllenMcCarthy ...this has been a fun month for me at The Poem Farm! #Nyedchat

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@CaseyDunley welcome aboard Casey #nyedchat

MrsPstorytime Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@cvarsalona you bet! My free site 4 teachers is to inspire creativity & a love of reading! #NYedchat https://t.co/rBp4gUfGBj

brianrozinsky Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 Favorite novels in verse! Crossover & Booked (Alexander); Shakespeare Bats Cleanup (Koertge); Rhyme Schemer (Holt). #nyedchat

grammasheri Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Today’s Poetry: A2 https://t.co/tMbWYiPgcA Outside My Window prompt #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@janetwongauthor @Irene_Latham @vhcschools Yes, please do. We have been having fun w the Progressive Poem. #NYEDChat https://t.co/LWWDBNb3og

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Ts sharing their own poems (esp when you write them while Ss write) = Creating community & empathy #NYedchat https://t.co/8nIVqERGgA

MrsPstorytime Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

I share poems I wrote with Ss 2 inspire them 2 write their own #NYedchat https://t.co/mo0RkbfomV

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A new favorite poem that speaks to book love via Jumping Off the Library Shelves. 📚❤️ #poetrylove #nyedchat https://t.co/BBchWZ7ZZu

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm I go between nondigital and digital notebooks. So much fun in doing so, Amy. #NYEDChat A1

Refthinking Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Use new tool Thinking Kit to create an activity on poetry! Quick, easy, simple. Students can too. Go to https://t.co/y5qMwJ6eWv #NYedchat

schug_dennis Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@TonySinanis As a former ES teacher. I agree! Sharing poetry opened an invite to literacy in such a playful & non-threatening way. #NYedchat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Lee Bennett Hopkins 2016 titles. Proud Jury Member here. #NYedchat https://t.co/o7iq9wpMaM

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Every day we should hear at least 1 little song, read 1 good poem, see 1 exquisite picture, and speak a few sensible words. Goethe #nyedchat

AramKabodian Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

In a "Don't Do Drugs" thematic approach... #NYEDChat https://t.co/0BIs2erKrQ

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@aprilhwayland @janetwongauthor Love the thought catch it when a flower blooms April. #NYEDChat A1

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A3 https://t.co/xc51WtwpvG

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@cvarsalona is there a list of the questions posted somewhere? Having trouble keeping up! #nyedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2 I love all the @cybils #poetry finalists. https://t.co/4awOHD3Fo8 #NYedchat

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#nyedchat A2 speaking of mistakes...this is a fabulous book https://t.co/vdfLy6ucTd

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

We have such ideas floating at #NYEDChat tonight. #Poetry is igniting Twitter. #NationalPoetryMonth Thanks everyone who is in the chat.

mrsclarkvaughn Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Melissa ELA 6th grade teacher from Commack Middle School joining... #NYEDChat

grammasheri Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 Outside My Window draft, revision, student Discussion #NYedchat https://t.co/nzQMmKN3Ua

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A3 Benefits of daily #writing practice: breathings of the heart are enhanced as voice rises. #creativity https://t.co/F3hTauw2ta

timneedles Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 A short #poem I wrote a while back- sharing for #NationalPoetryMonth & #NYEDchat https://t.co/z9UcRWAsEQ

brianrozinsky Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 cont. Add Brown Girl Dreaming (Woodson) as worthy memoir in verse list. #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Struggling writers often reveal who they are in their poems when their voices are released. #NYEDChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Love this from @FletcherRalph: https://t.co/v26qOt5OTm Endless possibilities given choice and voice with poetry (all writing). #nyedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 Be on lookout for new (debut!) verse novel by @LauraShovan. #NYedchat

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Writing advice from Henry Miller #nyedchat https://t.co/0SsocySO0T

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@paulemcneil Love the quick poem Paul. Organic flow to it. #NYedchat

CaseyDunley Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A1 Not a lot of chance to work with poetry lately but I would "walk" Ss through my process as I created a poem. Love a good Haiku.#NYEDchat

KSchroCo Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#nyedchat so many great ideas in such a short amount of time. Trying to keep up with everyone's creativity!

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 Also, more girls in science with new verse novel by @jeannineatkins coming this year. #NYedchat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

.@SylviaVardell and @janetwongauthor resources from @pomelobooks! #NYedchat. https://t.co/iQS5MVRznH

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@MrsPstorytime That is wonderful - role models are needed #NYEDChat

ajdavidsonsr Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: Time to quiet the noise, engage the brain to ruminate, reflect, create & observe. The opportunity to "see" more. #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@TonySinanis We are rocking #NYEDChat tonight Tony. Glad you are here to support the moderators.

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Hi, Laura! Love that you mention play - essential ingredient to writing ...playing w/ words & ideas. #nyedchat https://t.co/2RgbKX510r

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Encourage talking to self or others before writing. Show Ss how process changes drafts. Give Ss time to play w/ideas. #NYedchat

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 So many reasons! My brain runs more smoothly when I write every day. I'm also more alert to the world around me. #NYEDChat

mrsclarkvaughn Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A1-I lead with the five senses, have s unpack the adjectives #NYEDChat

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 A teacher who writes knows from the inside out how to grow students as writers. #NYedchat

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: I write to make myself known and to understand myself more - professionally and personally. #NYedchat https://t.co/lhuoy9CoRx

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A3 https://t.co/xc51WtwpvG

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@MaryLeeHahn Ha Ha! Your daily poem is such a joy tonight. Thanks for joining #NYEDChat tonight Mary Lee.

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

As @LRobbTeacher mentioned- writing is talking first. Talking, drawing, writing matters... #nyedchat.

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Two of our friends in the #NYedchat are featured here! https://t.co/7JlTKDadpf

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Stop making these common writing mistakes #nyedchat https://t.co/2dCWeepFHk

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I tell Ss writing is like brushing teeth: make part of routine, don't go to bed without doing it. #NYedchat https://t.co/GaTPaMVAnP

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Writing advice from Henry Miller #nyedchat https://t.co/0SsocySO0T

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@ajdavidsonsr: I'm realizing it's not easy to quiet the mind on a twitter chat! #NYEDChat

timneedles Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 There's a huge value to any #creative expression as an outlet or a reflection or an #art form! #NYEDchat https://t.co/Vjl9LDiYHX

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@MGeoghegan22 my pleasure, Martin #nyedchat

KSchroCo Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#nyedchat We just worked on using the poetry of Robert Frost to inspire student-created children's books.

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Love these books! #NYEDChat https://t.co/YG7duDhGJR

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Two of our friends in the #NYedchat are featured here! https://t.co/7JlTKDadpf

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 Writing every day connects me with myself and the world, leads to new discoveries. #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@LRobbTeacher The idea of playing with words is so appealing to me, Laura. #NYEDChat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: Taking some time to write is a sort of reminder that I have something to offer to the conversation. Even if talking to self. #NYedchat

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late! I stumbled on the char and loved the topic. I'm Evin from Seattle. 9th ELA/SS. #NYedchat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#truth #allpeopleneedpoetry #childrenneedpoetrytohelpthemgrow #NYEDchat https://t.co/4UKWsG3hQr

grammasheri Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 Writing helps me think & solidify my thoughts in memory; it makes connections I didn’t know & slows me down to enjoy the world #NYedchat

brianrozinsky Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 Is it hyperbolic to claim I can't teach what I don't do myself? That's chief benefit (necessity!) in having writing practice. #nyedchat

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 The more you write, the more you want to write. It can be like jumping into a cold swimming pool, but once you're in, you swim! #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@MichelleHBarnes #NYEDChat Questions https://t.co/shfZr7P2xu

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I used this book in a spine poem that I made today! #NYedchat https://t.co/EqKOHwyjMn

SylviaVardell Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#NYEDchat Q1 Paul Janeczko's SEEING THE BLUE BETWEEN offers poet advice and insights on the writing process too https://t.co/jyI4uo4TXd

AramKabodian Apr 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A2 I recommend subscribing to @TaylorMali , TED talks, and speakeasynyc on @YouTube #NYEDChat btw, I feel like I'm learning a new language

the5to9teacher Apr 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3When I write on my teaching blog I get time to reflect, improve, think and be creative. Also I like the connections I build! #NYEDChat

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@baritoneblogger welcome aboard Evin #nyedchat

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A3...a writing practice is like an exercise practice:part of life's structure. Yes, @Irene_Latham, like brushing teeth

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@aprilhwayland That looks great. #NYEDChat A2

AramKabodian Apr 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 Sanity #NYEDChat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Shared this at #CELI16 speaks to power of poetry & the Common Care Standards. #nyedchat https://t.co/HjvdOSSlqc

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@aprilhwayland absolutely agree. Love her Flicker Flash too. #nyedchat

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Truth! #NYEDChat https://t.co/b9jWZ802i8

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 The more you write, the more you want to write. It can be like jumping into a cold swimming pool, but once you're in, you swim! #NYedchat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3 - When teachers write we understand writing we understand how children struggle because we struggle too #NYedchat #poetry

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

And you feel so ALIVE. #NYedchat https://t.co/XHDPLVm7ji

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 The more you write, the more you want to write. It can be like jumping into a cold swimming pool, but once you're in, you swim! #NYedchat

brianrozinsky Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@MaryLeeHahn That describes my recent experience with Two Writing Teachers' Slice of Life and its recent monthly challenge. #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

So many #poetry resources filling the #NYEDChat Tweets tonight. Link to Resources guest mods and friends created: https://t.co/bWFygyZljx

mrsclarkvaughn Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3- I journal before I go o bed at night, helps to solidify my day, provokes deeper dreams #NYEDChat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

.@AramKabodian That's fantastic, Aram. #Room407 has a class set of one of @TaylorMali's very early chapbooks to share in the room. #NYedchat

CaseyDunley Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A2 The American Reader @DianeRavitch I could incorporate it into my history class. Poems, speeches, lyrics. A wonderful resource! #NYEDchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@mrsclarkvaughn Nice having you here Melissa. #NYEDChat

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@janetwongauthor Haven't done any book spine poems yet this year. I'll have to work on this! #NYEDChat

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Are you blogging? #nyedchat https://t.co/ikrc4pL8Ot

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

We have to resist rushing Ss. Playing w/words ideas takes time. And amount of time varies w/ Ss. You get it, JoEllen! #NYedchat

schug_dennis Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Fantastic having @LRobbTeacher & @JoEllenMcCarthy participating in #NYedchat Check out Adolescent Literacy Matters https://t.co/V2dj5wM9Mu …

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@brianrozinsky I'm in awe of 30 day slicers! Good onya! #NYedchat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I would think I would feel empty--National Poetry Month or otherwise--if I saw my role as the one ASSIGNING poetry. I'm a poet. #NYedchat

Chemteach201 Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A science teacher learning a lot and coming up with some neat ideas for cross curricular collaboration. Thanks!! #NYedchat

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Joining #NYedchat poetrylicious chat about writing, poetry, and inspiring students

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@timneedles Need to read it 2nd time Tim. Thx 4 sharing. I'd like you to add poem/artwork 2next gallery I create #SpringsSeeds #NYEDChat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Great book spine poem by @RamonaBehnke https://t.co/yYdjh0sf7z #NYedchat

the5to9teacher Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Can you tell me more about spine poems? Never heard of them! #alwayslearning #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#NYEDChat Q4 https://t.co/3CMXRk2dPc

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@cvarsalona happy to add the nerdy post I wrote with @kwamealexander on tips for #poetrylove: https://t.co/j4QndOhT7Y #Nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@KSchroCo Thanks for coming on to #NYEDChat

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q2: Here is a poem video I did for The PFA for Celebrations: https://t.co/hdRjKCnVtC. #Poetry is not just for #NPM16! #nyedchat

KSchroCo Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm #NYedchat absolutely true -with every type of writing, not just poetry-teachers model the strategies to overcome the struggle

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins @SylviaVardell @janetwongauthor @pomelobooks Love the #PoetryFriday Anthologies. #NYEDChat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

.@Chemteach201 Don't miss @826National's STEM to Story. Invitations to write poetry within the book. Super resource. #NYedchat

grammasheri Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

On my wall: “Writing is hard fun.” by Donald Murray; students believe it when writing poetry; it’s hard, & so fun 2 enjoy our own; #NYEDChat

MrSchoenbart Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

NEW POST: Teaching Students to Conduct Action Research at https://t.co/P0dzz8WkWL #edtechchat #NYEDChat #njed https://t.co/sqgNK8xngp

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Incorporate writing in classroom not only 4 assessment or token creative writing activity, but seamlessly throughout curriculum #NYedchat

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Laura is on fire tonight 🔥 #nyedchat https://t.co/EhvUIatK2w

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

We have to resist rushing Ss. Playing w/words ideas takes time. And amount of time varies w/ Ss. You get it, JoEllen! #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@ajdavidsonsr Pair this with a photograph for a #digipoem #NYEDChat

CaseyDunley Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3 Writing practice allows your ideas to flow freely. Practice listening to that creative voice in your head. Becomes a habit. #NYEDchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Daily observations strengthen our stash of writing prompts #NYEDChat A3

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@Chemteach201 Science and poetry both start with curiosity and wonder... #NYedchat

MathFlashcards Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

April is Poetrylicious Resources from NYEDChat https://t.co/4iMqIxCrX4 #poetry #NYEDChat https://t.co/TnEMc95UcL

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A4 @PaulWHankins My Spine Poem tx to @Irene_Latham @susanverde @Georgiaheard1 @Lois Bridges @Scholastic https://t.co/BNQW8OvugP

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@aprilhwayland @ajdavidsonsr Twitter chats are fast and fun, April. #NYEDChat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@KSchroCo How lovely! I would love to see these! #NYedchat

LauraShovan Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@Irene_Latham Thanks! Pub day is tomorrow! #NYedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@LRobbTeacher Yes, take time! More importantly, be patient with SELF. Writing is a relationship, not a checklist. #NYedchat

Chemteach201 Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins @826National This is great!!! Thanks for helping me to become aware of it!! #NYedchat

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

2 poems from The Poetry Friday Anthology for Science are up at @scifri this week! https://t.co/Vvx0IhDhQ2 #NYedchat https://t.co/PWv9Z0YdgI

Chemteach201 Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A science teacher learning a lot and coming up with some neat ideas for cross curricular collaboration. Thanks!! #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@Irene_Latham Yes, discoveries are important to writers. Yours are wonderful as you inspire us to write more. #NYEDChat

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A2: Because HS doesn't hit poetry as hard, I use Nancy Atwell's Naming the World and The Writer's Book of Days to help. #NYedchat

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Like spine poetry, we can have Ss write lines of poetry on all sides of chopsticks &roll different lines 2create unlimited poems #NYedchat

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@LauraShovan @Irene_Latham Amazon told me my copy's on the way. YAYAYAY!!! #NYedchat

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A2 Poetry Friday Roundups are a treasure trove of poetry resources. @MaryLeeHahn has the lineup on here: https://t.co/FE46Zri8cj #NYEDchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@cvarsalona as you do, Carol, with your beautiful galleries and enthusiasm! #NYedchat TY

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3 - I learn what I think THROUGH writing. I tell students, "If you don't have an idea...you're lucky. You'll get to find one!" #NYedchat

Chemteach201 Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@janetwongauthor @scifri Janet-I didn't realize thanks for the share. I love science Friday's #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@aprilhwayland @ajdavidsonsr We love the back and forth and this #NYEDChat is packed w amazing poetry lovers. #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@aprilhwayland @ajdavidsonsr We love the back and forth and this #NYEDChat is packed w amazing poetry lovers. #NYEDChat

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Positively poetrylicious! #NYedchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Obsessed w/ amazing resources from @janetwongauthor, @SylviaVardell & @pomelobooks. Celebrating poetry matters all year long. #NYedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@LauraShovan It's almost here, it's almost here! Can you believe it?! Congratulations!!!! #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@Irene_Latham I am humbled by your thought Irene. #poetrylove at #NYEDChat tonight.

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@baritoneblogger Welcome to the chat! We're talking about writing & poetry - Q3 - What are the benefits of a writing practice? #NYedchat

KSchroCo Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm they were on point and very funny. They were struggling w/understanding theme, but the books showed they had it #NYedchat

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A book store where books are wrapped with short descriptions so no one will 'judge a book by its cover' #nyedchat https://t.co/sHkarswU5d

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#Poet friends and#poetry lovers thank you for making #NYEDChat a place of excitement tonight.

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

No worksheets for writing. Worksheets stop creativity. Paper & pencil & time & teachers who trust that Ss have stories to share.#NYedchat

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins & @cvarsalona inspired me to try 2 spine poems today--I'll post them in a minute. #NYedchat https://t.co/dh6muuefU0

the5to9teacher Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Can you tell me more about spine poems? Never heard of them! #alwayslearning #NYEDChat

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Yes, we cannot just have poetry in April but bring to the forefront of our classrooms all year long #NYedchat https://t.co/2msFfOlxgG

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Obsessed w/ amazing resources from @janetwongauthor, @SylviaVardell & @pomelobooks. Celebrating poetry matters all year long. #NYedchat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Here is a "Spine Poem" created with DVDs from #Room407 this morning! #NYedchat https://t.co/WZgHoDvZMW

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Excuse me if I cannot keep up with answering everyone at #NYEDChat. Fast chat - lots of #creativity

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Lots of ideas & inpspiration from @janetwong, @amylvpoemfarm @kdoele & @AlanKatzBooks via @TheEdCollab https://t.co/XSPGDhW39F #nyedchat

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#NYedchat A spine poem I created thanks to nudges from @PaulWHankins & @cvarsalona https://t.co/9uzqbhAxTx

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

My students LOVE this poem. They want to read it EVERYDAY. #bars #nyedchat https://t.co/OK8ufVEPMP

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#NYedchat @amylvpoemfarm, I heard a brain scientist say that finding the right word for a feeling...tames it...our brain chemistry changes

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

RT @amylvpoemfarm I learn THROUGH writing... tell students, "If you don't have an idea...you're lucky. You'll get to find one!" #NYedchat

Wonderopolis Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@JoEllenMcCarthy So true! April is just a month to highlight it even more! #nyedchat @janetwongauthor @SylviaVardell @pomelobooks

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@janetwongauthor I love what you did with your Spine Poems Janet. #NYEDChat

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Thank you! #NYEDchat https://t.co/YWTXCuC9j9

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

No worksheets for writing. Worksheets stop creativity. Paper & pencil & time & teachers who trust that Ss have stories to share.#NYedchat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

"Spine Poem." #NYedchat. https://t.co/okK3LWc5ZP

AramKabodian Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4 #NYedchat https://t.co/eN47XJa437

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5 Poetry all year long to celebrate the world all year long! #NYEDChat

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@the5to9teacher Here's another spine poem. #NYedchat https://t.co/SbZcO6rMyv

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@MichelleHBarnes I thought of you when I made it. I actually have one that is a quick poem but did not have it ready for #NYEDChat

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

The greatest books of all time, as voted by 125 famous writers #nyedchat https://t.co/RhbLtEHNj1 https://t.co/7uY85lMtPl

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@TeachingFactor Glad you are here Michele. Poetry is a year round pleasure. #NYEDChat

CaseyDunley Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I had never heard of a spine poem! I love these. What a clever idea! #NYEDchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@aprilhwayland @amylvpoemfarm Love that April. #NYEDChat

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

RT @janetwongauthor #NYedchat A spine poem I created thanks to nudges from @PaulWHankins & @cvarsalona https://t.co/zWYGoThNOG

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Home of Poetry Fri Roundups (current and archives) is at Kidlitosphere Central https://t.co/boLISyvciE #NYedchat https://t.co/6TPXpp0zXa

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A2 Poetry Friday Roundups are a treasure trove of poetry resources. @MaryLeeHahn has the lineup on here: https://t.co/FE46Zri8cj #NYEDchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@MichelleHBarnes @amylvpoemfarm Yes, collaborative learning, reading, writing finds voice a place. #NYEDChat

Wonderopolis Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

We would love to see students create their own "Spine Poems!" #NYedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Two teachers not here who do exactly this: @katiedicesare & @acorgill #NYedchat https://t.co/JjwrX6cNtm

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT

No worksheets for writing. Worksheets stop creativity. Paper & pencil & time & teachers who trust that Ss have stories to share.#NYedchat

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Thanks, Carol. I wouldn't miss this. Poetry sparks the love of words for me like a kid in the candy store #NYedchat

AmyJoRudd Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#NYEDChat #spinepoetry https://t.co/cg5cZUVDjh and https://t.co/cNAcRiwJDB

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine @LRobbTeacher creativity is not boxed or framed-it is organic. #NYEDChat

mrsclarkvaughn Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A3-Spine proms...another excuse to visit my library on every off period...❤️❤️❤️ #NYedchat

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

This would make such a neat project in a classroom or library! #NYedchat https://t.co/en6VUHYTx1

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A book store where books are wrapped with short descriptions so no one will 'judge a book by its cover' #nyedchat https://t.co/sHkarswU5d

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Follow in My Booksteps: Students can leave a reading legacy for new readers. #nyedchat https://t.co/EPrwJkeUrm https://t.co/r2mVpbTJT9

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

No prompts! Ideas unique to writer. Ss choose what to write. Create environment that fosters finding stories in Ss hearts.#NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A5 https://t.co/Y5iTAvDti8

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A Longer Spine Poem Created for #WallowinWonder. Poem 7: #1663: "How Sweet is Honeysuckle? #NYedchat #WonderGround https://t.co/Jxj5Ebzv1t

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes! And art too! #NYedchat - do not miss @Irene_Latham 's #PoetryMonth project - https://t.co/jOd8JOrOIg #poetry https://t.co/vj0nuolfHO

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@Chemteach201 Science and poetry both start with curiosity and wonder... #NYedchat

the5to9teacher Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

What an interesting process! I think I'll give it a try Thanks for sharing :) #NYEDChat https://t.co/BINtfZWsSW

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@the5to9teacher Here's another spine poem. #NYedchat https://t.co/SbZcO6rMyv

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@LRobbTeacher Those stories in hearts find a place outside as pen meets paper. #NYEDChat

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A1: To show my creativity, I try to write alongside Ss & I share deep cuts of life. If I want them to share depth, it's me first. #nyedchat

Wonderopolis Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine We always enjoy reading #PoetryFriday posts! #NYedchat @MaryLeeHahn

KSchroCo Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Poems are insight into topics we may not have a point of view on. They're a way to understand others. #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A5 Teaching poetry year round instills love of language/word power as heart sentiments & life realities move voice from inside out

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5 Poetry is a gift. Think Graves said it best, provides big thinking in small packages. #NYedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5 Consistent experience of poetry changes the way students look at the world. They pay more attention to the experience of life.#NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins My next task is to jump into Wallow in Wondering with you and @amylvpoemfarm #NYEDChat

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Love Love Love!! Let's DANCE! #NYedchat https://t.co/3YxSjUcklM

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#NYedchat A spine poem I created thanks to nudges from @PaulWHankins & @cvarsalona https://t.co/9uzqbhAxTx

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

And if you don't subscribe to The Writer's Almanac online, do! And check out Poetry180! #NYedchat #suchriches https://t.co/XeeHuOIihB

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A2: Because HS doesn't hit poetry as hard, I use Nancy Atwell's Naming the World and The Writer's Book of Days to help. #NYedchat

Wonderopolis Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@danieldmccabe So cool & inspiring! #NYedchat @TalksWTeachers

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

One of the unplanned gifts of the spine poem is ability to feature titles. Lines become potential book talks and shares. #NYedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5 #poems are like songs and need to be repeated for maximum enjoyment and impact. #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Can you imagine we only have 15 minutes left of this amazing chat. #NYEDChat https://t.co/MMxg7XISwM

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Poetry draws us closer to words, images, sounds, & stories. #NYedchat

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I am so going to do this! Thank you! #fun! #NYedchat #NationalPoetryMonth https://t.co/FYtuGgWpqY

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Like spine poetry, we can have Ss write lines of poetry on all sides of chopsticks &roll different lines 2create unlimited poems #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis @danieldmccabe @TalksWTeachers Glad you are at this amazing chat! #NYEDChat

mjshields Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@cvarsalona I'm really hoping that doesn't happen....How could any fellow English teacher be okay with that? #NYedchat

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm I'm in! Poetry is so rich, but we tend to leave it on the back burner. Why is that? #nyedchat

mrsclarkvaughn Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

My Next Google Classroom assignment will be to go out and create a spine poem, snap a pic and post to class stream... Awesome! #NYedchat

KSchroCo Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@danieldmccabe that's a great idea for an author of the month to be featured in the library. Leave their "booksteps" for others. #NYedchat

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

TY @cvarsalona & all #nyedchat friends for sharing #poetrylove. Enjoyed the convo & look fwd to continued celebration of poetry all year.

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#PoetryFriday = weekly blog event - & all are welcome. Great way to find new poets, books, poetry ideas! #NYedchat https://t.co/deD5K9rQs4

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A2 Poetry Friday Roundups are a treasure trove of poetry resources. @MaryLeeHahn has the lineup on here: https://t.co/FE46Zri8cj #NYEDchat

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Love this from Perrine (1983) "Poetry lasts because it gives ambiguous &ever-changing pleasure of being both a statement & a song" #NYedchat

CaseyDunley Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 Find poems that fit each topic/lesson. Seriously, if you teach history use the @DianeRavitch American Reader. Infuse poetry!#NYEDchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins Spine poems are acts of thinking outside the box that lead to more conversations. #NYEDChat

brianrozinsky Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5 Thematic & formal variety qualify poems as hooks for just about any learning party on any topic. Can be both consumed & created #nyedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm Today's #poem inspired by this painting. Thx for #poetrylove, Amy. xo #NYedchat https://t.co/xnQ5TbSS1S

grammasheri Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A4 Spine Poem #NYedchat https://t.co/baNzfRgvnC

ajdavidsonsr Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Using language to express joy, sorry, expression, etc w few constraints makes 4 better readers, writers, listeners & speakers #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm #PoetryFriday friends are amazingly supportive. I know because they welcomed in with open arms. #NYEDChat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

"Enchanted Air" Poem. #NYedchat https://t.co/n3UTCfUwQ5

Wonderopolis Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@cvarsalona We hope you join in the fun! wallowInWonder #NYedchat @PaulWHankins @amylvpoemfarm

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@baritoneblogger I think some are afraid, afraid we will just analyze...afraid of this - https://t.co/nILEKVXoTA #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@CaseyDunley @DianeRavitch Thanks for joining in Casey. #NYEDChat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@CaseyDunley @DianeRavitch Infuse poetry! I love that. :) #NYedchat

ThnkImmigration Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#NYedchat to teach diverse learners and discuss immigration #teachimmigration just published this blog https://t.co/WuSnvtY5Ag

brianrozinsky Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@CaseyDunley Infuse. That is an awesome (& fitting) word here during #nyedchat.

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: I teach LA/SS both & it's great for Ss to draw connections b/t texts & the context it was written in. #nyedchat https://t.co/tqFinOdO7Z

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A5 https://t.co/Y5iTAvDti8

SylviaVardell Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

My tiny spiny poem, poorly photographed! Dreaming of summer! #NYEDchat https://t.co/y9RHdQlAHP

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@SylviaVardell Sounds like a great vacation, Sylvia. #NYEDChat

mrsclarkvaughn Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5- allowing poetry into all assignments is like allowing an artist into an operating room... Mind and spirit collide #NYedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@MaryLeeHahn So much inspiration at Poetry Fri Roundups! Love! #NYedchat

AramKabodian Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 We get to read poems throughout the year. I like being the poetry advocate in our building. I email poems to my colleagues. #NYEDChat

Wonderopolis Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Time flies when you're having fun! Glad we could join! #NYedchat @danieldmccabe @TalksWTeachers

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I'm ready!!! RT @SylviaVardell My tiny spiny poem, poorly photographed! Dreaming of summer! #NYEDchat https://t.co/y98stPuz9d

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#NYEDChat This chat is being archived and the link will come out right after the chat thanks to @participatelrn

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Odes in math, biopoems in history, haiku for science: can play w/poetry forms across content areas 2inspire &ignite understanding #NYedchat

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins love yours! ...not sure how to tell folks each title and author in a tweet...#NYedchat https://t.co/nS2GGcKpMg

timneedles Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 As an #art teacher I love incorporating poetry in class in different creative ways throughout the year #NYEDchat https://t.co/Q8P3uBqFgH

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Good night, #NYedchat and #dubchat! I have broken my rule about screen time before bed for you, but now I must go and rest eyes and brain.

AmyJoRudd Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#NYedchat a5 it's important for Ss to be able to play with words all year (which poetry seems to allow for!) #npm lots of learning fun

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Fun! Thank you, Janet! #NYedchat https://t.co/psCnfgHfkQ

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#NYedchat A spine poem I created thanks to nudges from @PaulWHankins & @cvarsalona https://t.co/9uzqbhAxTx

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Keep this upcoming title on your "reader's radar" for this fall. Special approach to story-in-verse. #NYedchat https://t.co/53UnNCNBkD

amylvpoemfarm Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

More about #PoetryFriday here for anyone who is interested - https://t.co/SfWrQzQ26V #NYedchat

Wonderopolis Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Poetry and WONDER are GREAT ways to spark conversations! #NYedchat @PaulWHankins

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@TeachingFactor Michele check out the Poetry Friday Science book published by @janetwongauthor & @SylviaVardell #NYEDChat

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 (cont'd): We write because of what happened to us, happening to us, or what's happening within us. #nyedchat https://t.co/tqFinOdO7Z

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#NYEDChat A5 https://t.co/Y5iTAvDti8

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@ThnkImmigration You might enjoy this prose&poem combo from Ibtisam Barakat! https://t.co/6xOGD2hSG3 #NYedchat https://t.co/O4OASvKIk6

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Very cool. Blackout poems great play on found poems that incorporate image and words together #NYedchat https://t.co/3LjIkTT6gU

timneedles Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 As an #art teacher I love incorporating poetry in class in different creative ways throughout the year #NYEDchat https://t.co/Q8P3uBqFgH

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@AmyJoRudd Thanks for joining in Amy. We are having great fun at #NYEDChat

brianrozinsky Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 cont. Winning poetry techniques (conciseness, imagery, cliche-busting figurative language. intense feeling) cross over to prose #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@MaryLeeHahn Thanks for adding your thoughts tonight Mary Lee. #NYEDChat

Chemteach201 Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@amylvpoemfarm This is a great resource. Thanks for sharing!! #NYedchat

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@cvarsalona @janetwongauthor @SylviaVardell Adding it to my list now. Thanks #NYedchat

EvanPayneGCISD Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Digging deeper into poetry: https://t.co/sC1pBO4gv1 #NYedchat

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

What a wild ride tonight! Thanks for all the great poetry, links, and ideas @cvarsalona and all. #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@timneedles Blackout poem with art - wonderful Tim. #NYEDChat

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A quick book spine poem. #NYEDChat https://t.co/4ymAzJnhwF

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Dr. Vardell the Poet--LOVE it!!! @SylviaVardell #NYEdchat https://t.co/WB3bJcu44q

SylviaVardell Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT

My tiny spiny poem, poorly photographed! Dreaming of summer! #NYEDchat https://t.co/y9RHdQlAHP

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT

.@aprilhwayland LOVE. In my #WonderGroung blog, I talk about using spine to facilitate mechanics of a poem with words in place. #NYedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Yes! AND: Look at the sky. #NYedchat https://t.co/1gaDJE9BOd

JoEllenMcCarthy Apr 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Shared this at #CELI16 speaks to power of poetry & the Common Care Standards. #nyedchat https://t.co/HjvdOSSlqc

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Call to Action coming out now. Stay tuned. We want to see what everyone thinks. NPM Poster for you. #NYEDChat https://t.co/JHgo4xRFzm

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

One more spine poem before bed... RT @flynn_catherine A quick book spine poem. #NYEDChat https://t.co/FQYBmbQeWs

Wonderopolis Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@timneedles We've seen this done with Wonders using @Seesaw! So cool! #NYedchat

MaryLeeHahn Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

One more for #NYedchat -- I couldn't resist: https://t.co/LqtoIegiEW

AramKabodian Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Thanks for leading this chat. It's been a fun learning/community experience. Power to the Poets! #NYEDChat

WymansWonders Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT

K T jumping in very late! A5 I started using a poem/week a few years ago and haven't looked back. My Ss look forward to it! #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#NYEDChat Call To Action https://t.co/OH9EHXVCxC

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@PaulWHankins @aprilhwayland #WonderGround a place of delight @Wonderopolis #NYEDChat

aprilhwayland Apr 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#NYEDChat #NationalPoetryMonth GREAT #metaphor, @mrsclarkvaughn! https://t.co/wprEqjsvBJ

mrsclarkvaughn Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5- allowing poetry into all assignments is like allowing an artist into an operating room... Mind and spirit collide #NYedchat

KSchroCo Apr 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Also important to recognize music as poetry bc Ss are deeply immersed in what they listen to - respect for what interests them #NYedchat

MichelleHBarnes Apr 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@MaryLeeHahn What a hoot! #nyedchat

jaimeadoff Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

After reading a rap poem I wrote, one of my students was inspired to take it home and remix with a beat and added #bars #NYedchat #cantwait

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#NYEDChat Will you share your poem, #digipoetry, favorite poetry book? https://t.co/m6nGCeUA9D

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#NYEDChat Call to Action: During #NationalPoetryMonth I invite all to create alongside me for #SpringsSeeds Gallery because Voice Matters!

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

.@amylvpoemfarm Truth. My fave poem about poetry is "The Secret" because Ss show me something new: https://t.co/DgWg160J45 #NYedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Hear Hear! Let's all play with our words, every day! #NYedchat https://t.co/Qzqeq4MZmf

AmyJoRudd Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#NYedchat a5 it's important for Ss to be able to play with words all year (which poetry seems to allow for!) #npm lots of learning fun

cincottapeter Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

What's So Good about Public Education in America?: "I Can Barely Read" https://t.co/S0AEQc4Wlx #whatisschool #LearnLAP #nyedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I will ask that if you have not please share your draft poem, #digipoetry, book, author. #Creativity is here at #NYEDChat tonight.

danieldmccabe Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

How about a spine @vine #nyedchat @PaulWHankins https://t.co/uUzgcAPVUO

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5 I use poetry w/ my 1st gr Ss every day. So many benefits, but major impact on their fluency & confidence as readers! #NYedchat

WymansWonders Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

More A5...We discuss P all week, share the "movie" in our head & illustrate. P notebook is in their book tub to read all week. #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@WymansWonders Thanks for joining in Christie. #NYEDChat

PaulWHankins Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

.@aprilhwayland Our poetry friend, @nikkigrimes9! #NYEdChat

grammasheri Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5 helps students think, solidify learning in memory, make connections in new way & slow down learning 2 enjoy parts of interest #NYedchat

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Call to Action: foster student creativity by have Ss write their own poems rather than analyze poems 2death because Ss are poets2 #NYedchat

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

I'm guessing that you have inspired MANY of your students to write poems, @jaimeadoff! #NYedchat https://t.co/V2wqyCIKbE

jaimeadoff Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

After reading a rap poem I wrote, one of my students was inspired to take it home and remix with a beat and added #bars #NYedchat #cantwait

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Such a great poem! #NYEDchat https://t.co/9bIcgM6hRM

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT

.@amylvpoemfarm Truth. My fave poem about poetry is "The Secret" because Ss show me something new: https://t.co/DgWg160J45 #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Tim Rasinsky encourages us to use song, poetry, nursery rhymes to build students fluency #NYEDChat

WymansWonders Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine YES! I love hearing my Ss quietly reading poems in their notebooks to themselves during quiet reading time! #NYedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@jaimeadoff I love this. :) #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#NYEDChat Thank yous are extended to @PaulWHankins @janetwongauthor @amylvpoemfarm & our poet/author friends who joined us tonight.

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#NYEDChat We can use poems to teach content areas all year. A 30 sec math, science, or social studies poem = SMART + EASY.

flynn_catherine Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

It works! #NYEDChat https://t.co/zFuaZn8Vf3

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@flynn_catherine Tim Rasinsky encourages us to use song, poetry, nursery rhymes to build students fluency #NYEDChat

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

#NYedchat save the date this Sunday for #ISTELitChat to discuss #gamification to boost student learning & build literacy among all

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@janetwongauthor @jaimeadoff Rap is another way to encourage students to play with words #NYEDChat

CaseyDunley Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

During #NationalPoetryMonth, I will indulge my creative spirit by rereading my favorite poems because I deserve it! #NYEDchat

janetwongauthor Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thank you, @cvarsalona, for all the hard work that went into organizing and hosting us tonight!!! #NYedchat

LRobbTeacher Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Thanks for hosting the chat! Treasure our friendship & collegiality! Signing off. #NYEDChat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Join #NYEDChat after Spring break on 5.2.16 at 8:00 pm EST. Topic TBD.

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#NYEDchat Register NOW for 3rd Annual @EdCamp Long Island 10.1.16. https://t.co/Z52w24Gffi Hope to see you there! https://t.co/xO9pOyZCN1

AramKabodian Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

During #NationalPoetryMonth, I will...get outside with my students as much as possible because the world is fodder for poems. #NYEDChat

RACzyz Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

10 Ways to #CelebrateMonday https://t.co/OATBq7K9Le… #4OCF #tlap #learnLAP #nyedchat #admin2b #vachat #colchat https://t.co/pOS2TaAF3p

baritoneblogger Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

.@janetwongauthor Yes! Poetry is all close reading. #nyedchat

Irene_Latham Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you for this hour of #poetrylove! So nice to spend this time with all of you. #NYedchat

cvarsalona - Moderator Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@janetwongauthor It was a pure pleasure to have #NYEDChat the hostess of #poetry fun, Janet. Thanks to all my guest moderators

TeachingFactor Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Poets' Advice on What Not to Do with Poetry: Do not explain the poem to students, do not give tests on poetry #NYedchat

WymansWonders Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@cvarsalona Love this! My first #NYedchat ! Thrilled my K students love poetry and we are getting their families involved in our study.

AmyJoRudd Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Call to Action: foster creativity by sharing how I get my ideas with Ss and writing and posting my own poems on my blog #NYedchat