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2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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

classchatblog Mar 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT

I'm Abby and I teach middle school literacy in Philadelphia. Blog: https://t.co/FRaUo9fpEc #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hey Everyone! Kristy, co-host, middle school teacher and blogger at https://t.co/4oVU89COk3 #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Welcome - here is a quick overview of our questions tonight #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I'm Brynn Allison, chat co-host. 8 yrs teaching HS English & reading interventions in Philly. Blog: https://t.co/cyx1WlwPgI #2ndaryELA

ncremeens Mar 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA Nicole Cremeens - 8th ELA - Central Illinois

WhitneySherrow Mar 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hello all.....it's Whitney. I'm an ELA high school teacher in Richmond, Indiana. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT

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2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT

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thenovelteacher Mar 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A1. Learning is a journey, not a destination. Ss need to re-connect to their natural curiosity and self-belief. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: What does “growth mindset” mean to you? What does it look like in your classroom? #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi all! Erin from upstate NY (currently buried in snow). I'm a sped. English teacher for grades 9-12 #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 Growth mindset = you only get good at something if you practice and there is always room for improvement. Lots of revising. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: Growth mindset means a classroom culture where growth in learning and the journey is valued as much as a final product. #2ndaryELA

WritingwDesign Mar 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

We're the @writingwdesign team, passionate abt helping Ts create confident writers in their classrooms >> https://t.co/c7JjTlzEav #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Mar 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 Ss all learning at their own pace. Learning how to grapple with difficult questions and being ok with the struggle. #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 growth mindset means there is always room for improvement...there is no magic mark to hit, but just constant growth #2ndaryELA

fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi! Meghan from PA. Spent all snow day grading, but happy to be here! #2ndaryela

ncremeens Mar 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Growth mindset = turning mistakes into chances to learn and grow. Ss should feel like wrong answers are part of the edu process #2ndaryela

fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 Growth mindset as a teacher is being more aware of what we say to our Ss. Are we complimenting the effort or just the grade? #2ndaryela

WhitneySherrow Mar 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1: Ss and Ts embracing opportunity and believing they are life long learners....that's growth mindset. @2peasandadog #2ndaryELA

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classchatblog Mar 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 I really like using the "Power of yet" with students since many of them are conditioned to think learning is instant. #2ndaryELA

SpanglerMiddle Mar 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi! Lisa from FL - 6th grade ELA teacher who blogs: https://t.co/T0SGs1rrCs #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q2: How do you teach students to have a growth mindset in the classroom? #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Mar 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

we had a PD on this and went through scenarios. It was useful! #2ndaryELA

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AssignmentHelpN Mar 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

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SpanglerMiddle Mar 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2: I like using literary ex. or real-life ex. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2: Ensure that we help students monitor their learning journey and not just praise products. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 Focus more on growth than grades. I teach an intervention class that is pass/fail where any "grades" given is just feedback #2ndaryela

fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Were you as surprised as I was by how many things we say to our Ss without even realizing it that instill a #fixedmindset? #2ndaryela

classchatblog Mar 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

we had a PD on this and went through scenarios. It was useful! #2ndaryELA
In reply to @fun_fresh_ideas

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 This is so difficult to instill, especially once they've hit high school! #2ndaryELA

SpanglerMiddle Mar 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: Brian from Hatchet for ex. #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Mar 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 I do grapple problems and Socratic seminars to give Ss opportunities to figure things out on their own #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Would love to hear how to emphasize growth over grades! #2ndaryELA

In reply to @literarymaven

fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I think this is going to be the biggest shift in education in the next 20 years. Rethinking #assessmentineducation #2ndaryela

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ncremeens Mar 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2 ClassDojo videos, my language in conversations, how I treat my mistakes in front of them, and encouraging growth #2ndaryela

SpanglerMiddle Mar 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I use a Super Improvers Wall (Whole Brain Teaching) #2ndaryELA

In reply to @Erin_MCteaching, @literarymaven

MsScotchmer Mar 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1 Growth mindset needs to be modelled - we need to walk the walk, so Ss can see how it works and trust us in the process #2ndaryela

fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: Design lessons that have time to revise, retry...Celebrating failure and trying again! #2ndaryela

thenovelteacher Mar 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A3.Journal entries that foster self-reflection and awareness so they can take the reigns of their learning and goals effectively. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q3: What assignments do you use that encourage this mindset? #2ndaryELA

fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I agree. So many Ss have learned the #gameofschool and don't want to risk failing to achieve greater growth #2ndaryela

In reply to @Erin_MCteaching

massignmenthelp Mar 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT

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WhitneySherrow Mar 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2: Ts and Ss are persistent in overcoming challenges and embracing new concepts. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A3: With my major writing assignments we write many drafts so students can see their own improvement. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: No certain type of assignment, but with writing assignments, conferencing with Ss before they turn in a final draft helps #2ndaryela

WritingwDesign Mar 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Love this! It's as much about our growth as it is our students' #2ndaryELA

ncremeens Mar 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2 ClassDojo videos, my language in conversations, how I treat my mistakes in front of them, and encouraging growth #2ndaryela

fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 https://t.co/l0fNaSMCAt #growthmindset #2ndaryela

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3 For any writing assignment, I spend a ton of time in writer's workshop so the constant improvement is the focus #2ndaryELA

WhitneySherrow Mar 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: Ts and Sams are persistent in overcoming challenges and embracing new ones. Sky is the limit! #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3: I encourage students to read everything that interest them. #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3 independent reading for no purpose other than the fun of reading. No summaries, no reports, no page numbers #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Mar 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Our math teachers give word problems as a do now. Ss grapple with ways to solve it. #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Mar 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3 I have Ss complete a reflection sheet after each major writing assignment. #2ndaryELA

MsScotchmer Mar 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: multiple opportunities to show learning, feedback, examples from guest speakers, field trips, readings #2ndaryela

WhitneySherrow Mar 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Ts and Ss are persistent in overcoming challenges and embracing new challenges. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3: My classroom library encourages risk taking with reading choices. Students are allowed to abandon books. #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT

I think allowing abandonment of books is so important! #2ndaryELA

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fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3 Don't return rough drafts w/ a grade. Just revision suggestions. Then Ss revise and turn in for grade. Ss can do this again. #2ndaryela

SpanglerMiddle Mar 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3: I think multiple opportunities is the key - but too many "things" keep taking away our time #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q4: Does applying a growth mindset in your classroom change how you grade? Explain. #2ndaryELA

thenovelteacher Mar 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A4. I add effort row to some rubrics for using school resources, helping peers, etc. just as you would for writing conventions. #2ndaryELA

WritingwDesign Mar 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Interesting idea! Do you have more abt this over on your blog? #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3: My classroom library encourages risk taking with reading choices. Students are allowed to abandon books. #2ndaryELA

MsScotchmer Mar 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 Uni prof taught me this - "Who has a wrong answer? I'm looking for a wrong answer, because we all learn from mistakes." #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4 With a growth mindset, I find myself only grading the "big stuff." Everything else is just practice #2ndaryela

SpanglerMiddle Mar 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: Yes - if I can do what I need w/ multiple opp then the grade comes last and not until all opp. have been used. #2ndaryELA

fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Allowing students to "abandon books" that aren't working for them. Powerful tool. Love the idea. #2ndaryela #elateacher #latic #Sschoice

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3: My classroom library encourages risk taking with reading choices. Students are allowed to abandon books. #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4 I want it to! Trying new grading system this year (kinda standards-based grading) & not loving it. So much work & no results #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: I do not grade homework or practice. I give feedback to help students improve and grow in their writing abilities. #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Mar 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4 I always give credit for drafts and give Ss a rubric prior to writing a final. We discuss rubric as class and Ss give feedback #2ndaryELA

ncremeens Mar 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4 - I take less accuracy practice grades - more just goes 4 effort - giving feedback to encourage learning #2ndaryela

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Wish I didn't have to grade HW. Required :( #2ndaryELA

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MsScotchmer Mar 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4 Offer feedback, multiple opportunities and choices for Ss to be assessed/show their growth. #2ndaryela

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4 All teachers in my school give participation grades (common rubric). Lower level students can still pass by showing effort #2ndaryELA

kelseynhayes Mar 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT

love it. #2ndaryela

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fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4 I am more comfortable grading each Ss individually. An "A" for 1 Ss might not be and "A" for another. #growthmindset #2ndaryela

thenovelteacher Mar 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A5. Take the quiz and read Duckworth's Grit. Makes you think about what Ss really need to succeed. https://t.co/reAbwu2scX #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q5: Share a resource for teaching growth mindset that you find invaluable (book, article, blog post, type of technology, etc.). #2ndaryELA

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Isn't it crazy how it varies school to school!?! #2ndaryELA

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ncremeens Mar 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I used to grade every homework assignment - now they mostly get points for turning it in - saves me so much grading time as well #2ndaryela

SpanglerMiddle Mar 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5: A little "Young" b/c it's a picture book: "My Fanstastic Elastic Brain" #2ndaryELA

fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5 https://t.co/qnGFD4UzIt #caroldweck #2ndaryela

Erin_MCteaching Mar 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5 I think we are the best resource...the best way to pass on growth mindset is to constantly model it for our students #2ndaryELA

classchatblog Mar 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5 this Will Smith video https://t.co/KqZjZ17DyP #2ndaryELA

ncremeens Mar 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5 - https://t.co/8xY5rruSdj ClassDojo growth mindset videos #2ndaryela

MsScotchmer Mar 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5: @peterhreynolds' fantastic books - "Ish," "Sky Colours," and "The Dot." My Grades 7 & 8s love those books! #2ndaryela

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fun_fresh_ideas Mar 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5 https://t.co/iPphhb99MX #2ndaryela

TeachWriting2 Mar 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT

About 30 min until we talk about response on #TeachWriting - join us! #EdChat #2ndaryELA #TCRWP #EngChat #AmWriting #NCTEChat #NWP #ILWrites

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Next week's chat: Avoiding Teacher Burnout. See you on March 21at 8pm EST #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT

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SpanglerMiddle Mar 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Thanks to all the #2ndaryELA chatters and especially our hostesses @2peasandadog and @literarymaven !

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MsScotchmer Mar 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT

This is a great group to collaborate with and learn from! Thank you! #2ndaryela

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2peasandadog - Moderator Mar 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Sneak peak @ next week's questions #2ndaryELA