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sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Welcome to #fusdTchat. Today we will be discussing students writing in the classroom.

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:17 PM EDT

We will be using the Q1: A1: format for questions and responses. Let's get started. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Welcome, tell us who you are, where you teach, and what you teach. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:19 PM EDT

I'm Sarah D'Morias and I teach middle school math at Scandinavian Middle School. #fusdTchat

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Lezlie Varanini - Scan, special Ed teacher teaching science, reading, and math. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:20 PM EDT

Hi @LezlieVaranini Thanks for joining us!! #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:21 PM EDT

I'm Kim, I teach MS Science and STEM in Fresno-ish #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Hi Kim, thanks for joining us! #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:21 PM EDT

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sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:21 PM EDT

@LezlieVaranini and I co - teach a 7th grade math class, and I'm always open to hearing how to differentiate for my students.

ProfD_Mac Jun 29 @ 7:22 PM EDT

DMac teaching chemistry from THE Edison High joining #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:22 PM EDT

Q1: What is one way you have had your student use writing in your classroom in the past year? #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:22 PM EDT

Hi David, thanks for joining us! #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A1: scripts for screencasts, lab reports, argumentative essays, performance tasks #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A1: This is something I have definitely struggled with this past year. #fusdTchat I'm going to enjoy this chat to learn ideas.

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A1 Primarily summary writing. Sometimes lab write ups. It has to be super structured with sentence stems & paragraph frames. #fusdTchat

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:26 PM EDT

A1- I struggle too because of the low literacy levels in my class (m/m sdc). #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach I love the idea of having your students screencast! #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:28 PM EDT

@LezlieVaranini sentence frames are so helpful for all students when doing writing, especially when doing Science writing #fusdTchat

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:29 PM EDT

For simple short responses I like to emphasize IQIA-incorporate question into answer. It helps Ss get started. Ss r Petrified! #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Q2: What is a goal for next year when it comes to having your students writing? #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Jun 29 @ 7:30 PM EDT

A1: We use lab summaries as our main avenue of science writing and we structure the heck out of it at the beginning of the year. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Q2: I want to start having my students explain how they solved the math problems in words. #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Jun 29 @ 7:31 PM EDT

A1 We provide a general rubric as well as sentence frames/stems for Ss at the start. No confusion for what Ts want #Structured #fusdTchat

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:31 PM EDT

A1 I like the idea of trying to pull in tech for writing, apps & so on -might help break down the barrier Ss feel for wrtg tasks. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:31 PM EDT

Q2: I also want to have my students write math stories... not exactly sure how to incorporate that. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A2: I want to start having my students explain how they solved the math problems in words. #fusdTchat

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A2 - Using tech to help! Make it more appealing and engaging. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:33 PM EDT

A2: I also want to start out writing from the very beginning.there will be no arguements! #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Jun 29 @ 7:33 PM EDT

@sdmorias #fusdTchat I see this is the way math is going and I for one do like it, although can recognize the trans will be difficult

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:33 PM EDT

@LezlieVaranini That's a really great idea! #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Jun 29 @ 7:33 PM EDT

A2 I emphasize vocab in all classes and the different languages used per subject. #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:33 PM EDT

A2: I want to work more on writing for specific audiences #fusdTchat

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:34 PM EDT

@sdmorias We can work on that - how about starting with writing their own word problems and exchanging to solve? #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Jun 29 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A2 I want to start a method where Ss argue and defend diff science claims they make. Love the idea of debate! #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@CharmaineGeorge Just had a valid point " making sure students know how to read the math word problems" Creating a word wall #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach What specific audiences are you thinking? #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Jun 29 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A2 understanding how vocab is interpreted in each subject will help Ss build but how to diversely use their words #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@LezlieVaranini @sdmorias I do this with 8th graders when learning force and motion, they get so mad: writing & math in Science! #fusdTchat

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:36 PM EDT

A2: Brainpop has some great features in it where Ss take screenshots & have to explain their thought processes in writing below. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@LezlieVaranini Thats great! I was also thinking week1 of writing something about T &showing them what I would do and Ss write 2. #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@sdmorias a scientist, a younger audience, serious tone vs more fun but still informative tone #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:39 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach That's a great idea! #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Jun 29 @ 7:39 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach @sdmorias #fusdTchat INTERESTING!

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Q3: How do you teach kids to extrapolate information? #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:41 PM EDT

I don't do this but would like to... Circle verbs, that tell what to do, circle important number. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A3: I don't do this but would like to... Circle verbs, that tell what to do, circle important number. #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:41 PM EDT

@ProfD_Mac @sdmorias thanks! We screencast for different audiences too. Covers some Common Core and also mixes it up a bit #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A3: I would like to make word problems/tasks more accessible for all. #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Jun 29 @ 7:42 PM EDT

A3 I encourage my Ss to form questions as they read and rephrase questions to try to understand the content at a deeper level #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:43 PM EDT

A3: Color coding certain aspects as well. #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:44 PM EDT

A3: lots of modeling, work on finding important info rather than "jeopardy" info #fusdTchat

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:44 PM EDT

I think it's important to find out what other Ts at site are doing - what language they use - continuity in terms is important. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:46 PM EDT

@LezlieVaranini That is a great point with continuity! #fusdTchat

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:46 PM EDT

It helps them generalize across curriculum. #fusdTchat https://t.co/qaKvnXPqst

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:44 PM EDT

I think it's important to find out what other Ts at site are doing - what language they use - continuity in terms is important. #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Jun 29 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@sdmorias I am a HUGE fan of color coding. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:48 PM EDT

Q4: How do you get students to read the directions? #fusdTchat

LezlieVaranini Jun 29 @ 7:49 PM EDT

Gotta go - swim practice time. Thanks - enjoyed the chat! #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:49 PM EDT

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ProfD_Mac Jun 29 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@sdmorias At E-City, color coding is EXTREMELY useful and a popular practice for Ss and Ts BOTH @LWSandersEHS

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:49 PM EDT

@LezlieVaranini Thanks for participating! #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Jun 29 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A4 I got to say directions and intro(frontload) BEFORE materials are given and refer them to directions ON materials afterwards #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A4: Very elementary, but I could have the students repeat the steps out loud after me. #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Jun 29 @ 7:52 PM EDT

A4 I won't answer questions about the instructions if it's apparent that they want me to tell them what to do Go back & read #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:53 PM EDT

A4: usually I read and pick a few to repeat, then ask a million times during the period "did you read the directions?" #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Jun 29 @ 7:54 PM EDT

A4 Yeah I actually on occasion during difficult directions #(lab activities) have Ss repeat steps I give them #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Q5: How do you teach kids to ask "good=meaningful' questions? #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:55 PM EDT

@ProfD_Mac I tend to pick the Ss I KNOW will ask what to do 5min after we start 😉 #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:56 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach @ProfD_Mac Smart lady!!! #fusdTchat

CharmaineGeorge Jun 29 @ 7:57 PM EDT

A5 My challenge is to get kids to think independently so they will question. #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:57 PM EDT

5 Ways to Help Your Students Become Better Questioners by @GlimmerGuy: https://t.co/gjkJYdbeDV #fusdTchat

CrazySciTeach Jun 29 @ 7:59 PM EDT

A5: I struggle with this myself on some of the questions I ask them, really trying to focus on "could I Google that?" #fusdTchat

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:59 PM EDT

1. Make It Safe 2. Make It “Cool” 3. Make It Fun 4. Make It Rewarding 5. Make It Stick #fusdTchat https://t.co/JQ50eNc0LO

sdmorias - Moderator Jun 29 @ 7:57 PM EDT

5 Ways to Help Your Students Become Better Questioners by @GlimmerGuy: https://t.co/gjkJYdbeDV #fusdTchat

ProfD_Mac Jun 29 @ 8:00 PM EDT

A5 We as Ts have to focus on deduction and reasoning rather than find an answer, that's my focus when creating curriculum #fusdTchat