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MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #3rdchat! Tonight is an open chat which means YOU have control! Ask questions, answer questions, and have fun tonight

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:00 PM EST

Start with an intro! Let us know your name, your edu role, and your favorite thanksgiving day food #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:01 PM EST

Come join us at #3rdchat for an open chat tonight. #Fledchat I gotta run.

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:01 PM EST

Hi #3rdchat I'd love to hear the fun seasonal things that you are going to be doing!

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Good evening @MrsAlligood13 #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hello! Trevor and my favorite food is sweet potato casserole #3rdchat

hillaggie93 Nov 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

I'm Angie from Texas. Mashed potatoes are my favorite Thanksgiving food too! #3rdchat

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Kirsten from Indep, Mo and I am a 3rd grade teacher. My favorite Thanksgiving food is green bean casserole!!! #3rdchat

mrsjmitchell3 Nov 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Jennifer here from MO #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

I am Terry from Fl and co-moderator at #3rdchat Welcome, excited for our Open Topic tonight.

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

From Pennsylvania #3rdchat

miss_andel Nov 16 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hello. I'm Cailean Andel. Third grade teacher in New Jersey 😊 #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hi Sue! Excited to connect with your class tomorrow. Our @GetKahoot will be fun! #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu, @GetKahoot

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:04 PM EST

Terra / Gr. 3 teacher / Toronto. Fave thanksgiving food is stuffing... had mine last mth b/c Canadian Thanksgiving is in Oct :) #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hi and welcome to #3rdchat

In reply to @Monty1632

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi Angie, welcome to #3rdchat

In reply to @hillaggie93

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

I'm Sue teaching 3rd grade up in Alaska. I love cranberries! I drink juice & eat dried ones year round #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Jerrica, 4th grade teacher, and co-mod of #3rdchat

Heather21632415 Nov 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Heather, 3rd grade self-contained Fav Thanksgiving food is chicken and dressing #3rdchat

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Megan, co-mod, 3rd grade T #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi Kirsten, glad you're here at #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

smozer Nov 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi #3rdchat. Stacy from CT.

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

@mrsjmitchell3 Hi Jennifer, welcome to #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsjmitchell3

28dianeb Nov 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

Diane from Nebraska. 3rd grade. Can't go wrong with some pecan pie. #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hi Cailean, is this your first time joining #3rdchat

In reply to @miss_andel

mrsjmitchell3 Nov 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

Jennifer here from MO, 3rd grade teacher-- I am a fan of all Thanksgiving food 😉 #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

#3rdchat

In reply to @MrsPug1

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

Hi and welcome, happy to have you here at #3rdchat

In reply to @boosterclubedu

miss_andel Nov 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

yes it is. #3rdchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

Hi Heather stuffing/dressing is my fave! #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

I love seeing where everyone is from! #3rdchat #PLN

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

I have a bunch of thanksgiving activists I have done with prek & k so I'm curious what else can be done with the older kids #3rdchat

smozer Nov 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

This thread is making me hungry. Thanksgiving is my favorite meal - turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

Hi Stacy, happy to see you here tonight at #3rdchat

In reply to @smozer

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

I haven't planned much seasonal yet. In the past we've done holiday craft rotations which were fun #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

Welcome, glad you joined in. We often have a topic, tonight is an open chat. #3rdchat

In reply to @miss_andel

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

So what does everyone have questions on? What do you want to learn more about? #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

Hi Diane, glad you're here. #3rdchat

In reply to @28dianeb

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hi Jennifer, glad you are here! #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsjmitchell3

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

We are doing one tomorrow with reading an info. text & writing. We also went on a virtual field trip today! #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu

smozer Nov 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

Anyone have any fun Thanksgiving activities? #3rdchat

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

What about some of your favorite read alouds? I started Wonder (my fav) and it was hard to keep their attention. #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

We did a fun reader's theater today via @SkypeClassroom https://t.co/kq3Rvf7EE4 #3rdchat

In reply to @SkypeClassroom

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

I have a bunch of thanksgiving activists I have done with prek & k so I'm curious what else can be done with the older kids #3rdchat

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:11 PM EST

Humphrey Sideways Stories from Wayside School #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

Heather21632415 Nov 16 @ 9:11 PM EST

I always love the Turkey's Last Plea persuasive writing activity and sts camo the turkey as the illustration #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:11 PM EST

On Friday we will be participate in a virtual field trip aboard the Mayflower and pilgrim village with #GEOshow #3rdchat

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:11 PM EST

My son's class (4th grade) is reading that and they love it! #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:12 PM EST

I want to try a virtual field trip. We can't do real ones here. We are so remote. Which one did you go on? #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsPug1

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:12 PM EST

Where did you go? #3rdchat

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

We are doing one tomorrow with reading an info. text & writing. We also went on a virtual field trip today! #3rdchat
In reply to @spiraledu

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:12 PM EST

I LOVE IT! I read to my student teaching 5th grade class and they loved it too! #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsPug1

mrsjmitchell3 Nov 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

Favorite website or app for struggling readers? Trying to keep differentiating to meet needs -- but need more ideas 💡#3rdchat

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

My kids have loved Pippi Longstocking & Stone Fox #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

My son usually hates to read any chapter books and has asked me buy this one for him! #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

I did the first HP book this year and they loved it. Have also done Narnia. Currently reading Fish in a Tree #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

shannonclark7 Nov 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

#3rdchat We r almost finished with BFG-they're loving it. But my fave is next-One For the Murphys.

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

Want to learn how others are using GOOGLE CLASSROOM and other google apps in their rooms #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

I loved Pax, Shiloh Trilogy, Ida B, and many more read alouds. #3rdchat

smozer Nov 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

What is #GEOShow?
In reply to @FirstAtBat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

Stone Fox is one of my favorites! Cry every time #3rdchat

In reply to @boosterclubedu, @mrsgorman3TE

miss_andel Nov 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

we are going on a virtual field trip and doing some fun thanksgiving writing activities! #3rdchat

In reply to @smozer

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

https://t.co/BginRLWAgg Check them out. He is awesome. #3rdchat

smozer Nov 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

What is #GEOShow?
In reply to @FirstAtBat

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

https://t.co/sdarFV6OeW #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

I like to pull books that look boring, have Ss vote on book they'd least like to read & I read aloud that! #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

mine love epic, we have been using newsela too . Sight word bingo from abcya or spelling city mixes it up #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsjmitchell3

smozer Nov 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

I'm finishing the BFG. Deciding between Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Ella Enchanted next. #3rdchat

In reply to @boosterclubedu, @mrsgorman3TE

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

@FrontRow is awesome for this! You can set a passage for a class but differentiate the reading level and questions #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsjmitchell3, @FrontRow

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

I like to post Announcements in Google Classroom and the announcements are links to different websites that we use in class #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

Yes, I want to know more about that as well. #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

Want to learn how others are using GOOGLE CLASSROOM and other google apps in their rooms #3rdchat

Heather21632415 Nov 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

We did a @Lyrics2learn Thanksgiving lesson today. Love this program!!! #3rdchat

In reply to @Lyrics2learn

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

@smozer we just started flora & Ulysses. We did 13 story tree house. Want to do wayside school. Loved those books. #3rdchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat, @smozer

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

Is @Frontrow free? #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @mrsjmitchell3, @FrontRow, @FrontRow

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

Great idea! I've been doing something similar with a Morning Message #3rdchat

In reply to @Monty1632

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

We are in the middle of Flora and Ulysses. Set it aside while we read Pax for #GRA16 #3rdchat

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

@smozer we just started flora & Ulysses. We did 13 story tree house. Want to do wayside school. Loved those books. #3rdchat
In reply to @FirstAtBat, @smozer

shannonclark7 Nov 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

#3rdchat That was my 1st RA this year-SOBBED. AGAIN. 😂 Ss wrote letters to Searchlight. ❤️

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @boosterclubedu, @mrsgorman3TE

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

Yes! Honestly it's the best feature for me. Including in math #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsjmitchell3, @FrontRow

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

my Ss & I LOVE google docs for writing. We have WNB & also google docs. They share w/ me so I can access anywhere. #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

shannonclark7 Nov 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

#3rdchat Mine love Epic too!! LOVE!

In reply to @spiraledu, @mrsjmitchell3

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

What is WNB? #3rdchat

In reply to @boosterclubedu

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

https://t.co/sdarFV6OeW We haven't finished yet! Did a "graffiti wall" to see prior knowledge. Many misconceptions!#3rdchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat

shannonclark7 Nov 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

#3rdchat How did you like BFG?

In reply to @smozer, @boosterclubedu, @mrsgorman3TE

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

#3rdchat

In reply to @shannonclark7, @boosterclubedu, @mrsgorman3TE

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:19 PM EST

so sweet. love letters idea. my kids rewrote ending b/c they were so sad #3rdchat

In reply to @shannonclark7, @MrsAlligood13, @mrsgorman3TE

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:19 PM EST

I did the whole @Scholastic one last yr. It is very good. #3rdchat

In reply to @Scholastic

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

https://t.co/sdarFV6OeW We haven't finished yet! Did a "graffiti wall" to see prior knowledge. Many misconceptions!#3rdchat
In reply to @FirstAtBat

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:19 PM EST

Writers Notebook #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

So many resources! #3rdchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat, @Scholastic

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

I like @FrontRow too. It preassesses/gives good data and the kids like saving up for new avatars. #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @mrsjmitchell3, @FrontRow

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

what google app do you use for it? #3rdchat

In reply to @boosterclubedu

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

Where does everyone find reasonably priced books for your classroom library (especially good nonfiction)? #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

love it! #3rdchat

In reply to @SmithHZN3

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

I did a group google slides project the other day and they loved it #3rdchat

In reply to @SmithHZN3

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

I use @Scholastic points mostly. #3rdchat

In reply to @Scholastic

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

Where does everyone find reasonably priced books for your classroom library (especially good nonfiction)? #3rdchat

kimforuria Nov 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

Hey there pals! Sorry it has been so long! Kimberly King. Montana #3rdchat

shannonclark7 Nov 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

I've never heard of this before now?!? #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415, @Lyrics2learn

smozer Nov 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

Signed up. #3rdchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

khan academy is great too and free. #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @mrsjmitchell3

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

Hey Kimberly? #3rdchat

In reply to @kimforuria

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

Awesome! For Friday? #3rdchat

smozer Nov 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

Signed up. #3rdchat
In reply to @FirstAtBat

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

also loving FrontRow. I love the Word Study Portion, along with everything else! #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @mrsjmitchell3, @FrontRow

LMurray_ Nov 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

HOw much is the program? #3rdchat

In reply to @Heather21632415, @Lyrics2learn

shannonclark7 Nov 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

That's right!! 😂 Ugly crying! #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @boosterclubedu, @mrsgorman3TE

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:23 PM EST

I love Khan Academy! I have my 3rd graders do the early math first to review at the beginning of the year. Then go to 3rd grade #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu, @MrsAlligood13, @mrsjmitchell3

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:23 PM EST

Physical WNB is a comp notebook. Digital is Google Docs. Each writing piece is new doc. They share each doc w/ me. #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:23 PM EST

For struggling readers I have also been loving Teach Your Monster To Read! The Ss love it! #3rdchat

shannonclark7 Nov 16 @ 9:23 PM EST

#3rdchat 1st time I read it I sobbed and was sort of mad at the author!!!

In reply to @boosterclubedu, @MrsAlligood13, @mrsgorman3TE

LMurray_ Nov 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

Has anyone used Zearn? #3rdchat

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

Or flea market! Our county has a huge book sale during the year. Or FB groups with Ts selling items. #3rdchat

In reply to @Monty1632

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

I use Google for Docs, forms, and recently posted a Q. Still learning though. #3rdchat

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

I am starting the BFG with a reading group. I can't wait to dive in! Thoughts? #3rdchat

In reply to @smozer, @boosterclubedu

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

@Monty1632 my awesome aunt in New York sends me ones she finds at garage sales! #3rdchat students love making their own too

In reply to @FirstAtBat, @Monty1632

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

Constantly checking @Scholastic clearance section. I bought one of their kits that is 60 books for $100 the other day! #3rdchat

In reply to @Monty1632, @Scholastic

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

Students love having a Google Drive, they are also creating Google Slides. #3rdchat

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

Yes, I like zearn because it was simple. My mentor just recommended https://t.co/1dHS9WLJ5P to me today too #3rdchat

In reply to @LMurray_

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:26 PM EST

Question: how do you set up book clubs/groups? Wanting 2 make them worthwhile&connect with other classes? What kind of activities? #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:26 PM EST

oh gotcha! Sorry I was confused! :) #3rdchat

In reply to @boosterclubedu

smozer Nov 16 @ 9:26 PM EST

There are some great materials out there because of the global read aloud. #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE, @boosterclubedu

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:26 PM EST

I would love to use Google Apps to do some fun collaboration with another classroom. #3rdchat

smozer Nov 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

You can also find questions and answers for each chapter at #BFGSlowchat #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE, @boosterclubedu

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

Ss name docs same format always. eg.TS MM __ (my initials,mm=mini moment, __=a label so they know which MM it is) #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

When I 1st read, I literally reread "that part" several times because it felt abrupt #3rdchat

In reply to @shannonclark7, @boosterclubedu, @mrsgorman3TE

LMurray_ Nov 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

Ss really like it. I love the goal sheet & progress monitoring. It's fun to hear talk abt meeting their weekly goals. #3rdchat

In reply to @spiraledu

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

I always make sure to teach how to respectfully speak to each other using Conversation Stems. That way they can discuss their books #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

I have always used our comprehension strategies as a "lit job". They come together with me and share their thinking. We #3rdchat

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:26 PM EST

Question: how do you set up book clubs/groups? Wanting 2 make them worthwhile&connect with other classes? What kind of activities? #3rdchat

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

mad Libs have been great fun too! https://t.co/5GI7dRpXED also has great coding & includes reading too #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsjmitchell3

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

Yes, SO abrupt! I was shocked. #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @shannonclark7, @mrsgorman3TE

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

After they discuss their books, I give them some questions to answers that tie into the skills I am teaching in L.A. #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

@mrsgorman3TE I also think with using @EpicKidsBooks we have opportunities to do long distance lit groups/discussions. #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE, @EpicKidsBooks

28dianeb Nov 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

Any spelling apps/games that I can customize with my spelling/reading curriculum list? #3rdchat #needingextrapractice

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

@mrsgorman3TE it's been fun doing twitter chats or skypes with other classes reading the same book! #3rdchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat, @mrsgorman3TE

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

I have only done a class wide book study but saw a T do 4 groups at one time. Want to do that but time is an issue #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

kimforuria Nov 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

Hey pals are there questions tonight? #3rdchat

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:30 PM EST

here's our intro agenda for book clubs #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:30 PM EST

I LOVED doing that. I hope to do that more. Such great thinking. #3rdchat

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

@mrsgorman3TE it's been fun doing twitter chats or skypes with other classes reading the same book! #3rdchat
In reply to @FirstAtBat, @mrsgorman3TE

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:30 PM EST

for sure! And at all levels! Great idea! #3rdchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat, @EpicKidsBooks

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

Spelling City is good for that. I like noredink too but that's not customizable in that way #3rdchat

In reply to @28dianeb

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

No, open chat tonight. Dig in, share something to celebrate, ask a q #3rdchat

kimforuria Nov 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

Hey pals are there questions tonight? #3rdchat

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

#3rdchat

In reply to @kimforuria

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

@mrsgorman3TE Alaska does this great thing called battle of the books. There are 12 that all 3/4 read & compete on ?s #3rdchat

In reply to @FirstAtBat, @mrsgorman3TE

MrsKendallBerry Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Late to the party!! #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

It's an open chat so everyone gets to ask and answer questions tonight :) #3rdchat

In reply to @kimforuria

MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

I like @quizlet for vocab. #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsAlligood13, @28dianeb, @quizlet

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Florida has that as well. #3rdchat Do all states? #3rdchat

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:31 PM EST

@mrsgorman3TE Alaska does this great thing called battle of the books. There are 12 that all 3/4 read & compete on ?s #3rdchat
In reply to @FirstAtBat, @mrsgorman3TE

boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

@mrsgorman3TE subsequent meetings follow this agenda #3rdchat

In reply to @mrsgorman3TE

MrsKendallBerry Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Do any of you use google classroom? What do you use it for? #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

Open chat, jump right in. #3rdchat Glad you are here

MrsKendallBerry Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Late to the party!! #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:33 PM EST

#3rdchat

In reply to @boosterclubedu, @shannonclark7, @mrsgorman3TE

kimforuria Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

Has any one figured out with @EpicKidsBooks how to not have to login to each chrome book and load it? #3rdchat

In reply to @EpicKidsBooks

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

The jobs? I think I have them in Word, but I can change it to a doc to share. #3rdchat

kimforuria Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

@mrsgorman3TE do you have any in G form you could share with us!
In reply to @FirstAtBat, @mrsgorman3TE

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

I just started using it and I love it! Would love to see how others are using it too #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsKendallBerry

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

I have posted Morning Messages/assignments for them so far #3rdchat

In reply to @MrsKendallBerry

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

One of our questions tonight too. I am trying, but still learning a lot. #3rdchat

MrsKendallBerry Nov 16 @ 9:32 PM EST

Do any of you use google classroom? What do you use it for? #3rdchat

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

How do you motivate Ss to read NF text? When we did our 4 weeks of Fiction everyone loved it. When we switched to NF not so much. #3rdchat

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

@spiraledu I've never heard of it here, but I am a newbie! #3rdchat I LOVE the idea though!

In reply to @FirstAtBat, @spiraledu

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

#3rdchat Have you followed the @projectsbyjen? We did the #marshmallowchallenge recently. Next is holiday card exchange #3rdchat

In reply to @ProjectsByJen

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

Hmmm. I can look into that. I don't have to on iPad. #3rdchat

kimforuria Nov 16 @ 9:34 PM EST

Has any one figured out with @EpicKidsBooks how to not have to login to each chrome book and load it? #3rdchat
In reply to @EpicKidsBooks

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:36 PM EST

I push out most assignments to my students. That way all docs are sent to me in one place OR I sent links out #3rdchat

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MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

I'll have to check that out! Thx! #3rdchat

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spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

we read different biographies of presidents or First Ladies during the election. I like them to have different options #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

Do you read NF aloud? I know when I do the NF conventions, they get very into it. #3rdchat

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:35 PM EST

How do you motivate Ss to read NF text? When we did our 4 weeks of Fiction everyone loved it. When we switched to NF not so much. #3rdchat

shannonclark7 Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

And felt just plain wrong!! #3rdchat

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mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:37 PM EST

@kimforuria @EpicKidsBooks hmm, we logged in once to each Chromebook, from there on out they just choose their profile #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:38 PM EST

What are some examples of your assignments? #3rdchat

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:36 PM EST

I push out most assignments to my students. That way all docs are sent to me in one place OR I sent links out #3rdchat
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boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:38 PM EST

I have the Ss brainstorm topics they want to learn about. Then they collect texts about it to make a text set #3rdchat

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mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

@Monty1632 I am doing a Narrative Nonfiction read aloud, so true but entertaining. The I Survived series #3rdchat

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Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

I do sometimes. Do you think a Theme should be followed? #3rdchat

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boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

important they have more than 1 topic idea b/c sometimes not enough texts about 1st choice to be able to make a set #3rdchat

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MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

it's a great little time filler for the end of the day #3rdchat

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shannonclark7 Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

I've seen something like that before. Would be sooo cool!! #3rdchat

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MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

Topics that they choose! Take a survey. #3rdchat

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spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

we studied states/countries & they got to pick own books. Same with animals. They love to share when info is different. #3rdchat

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mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:40 PM EST

we are also doing a lot of articles instead of books. Mainly because of reading level but i feel like they are enjoying #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:40 PM EST

No, go for their interests. There is some great NF out there now. Show them how reading NF is different. #3rdchat

Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

I do sometimes. Do you think a Theme should be followed? #3rdchat
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shannonclark7 Nov 16 @ 9:40 PM EST

What's your morning message like?#3rdchat

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spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:41 PM EST

I don't have any class sets of the same book so this grew out of necessity but works well. #3rdchat can level books too

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mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:42 PM EST

free, my district sets up our lists & we just have the free features. Ss wish we have more games but still like it! #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:42 PM EST

S, are they creating something? Answering Qs. Sorry, trying to get ideas. #3rdchat

MrsKendallBerry Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST

I have done science, social studies, and word work on there!

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

Do you @EpicKidsBooks ? #3rdchat

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Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

I like this idea. That way it isn't just random book/article after another. Nice! I will try this. #3rdchat

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mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:43 PM EST

I think I merged with my Google Classroom and it brought all my Ss over so they have their own accounts. #3rdchat

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MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:44 PM EST

I did something different this week and did Motivation Mon, Teach Me Tues, Wonder Wed etc #3rdchat

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Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:44 PM EST

No, I will have to check it out! Thank you! #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

I am missing my morning message so much this year. #3rdchat

MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:44 PM EST

I did something different this week and did Motivation Mon, Teach Me Tues, Wonder Wed etc #3rdchat
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boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

great! good mini lesson is abt deciding which text to read 1st, 2nd, etc. Depends on bckgrnd knowledge & text difficulty #3rdchat

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MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

Different questions/mini assignments depending not the "theme" #3rdchat

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MrsKendallBerry Nov 16 @ 9:45 PM EST

Would help if I added #3rdchat #dontjudge #longweek lol

MrsKendallBerry Nov 16 @ 9:44 PM EST
Ex: In word work, we may put an adj. video, google doc for them to add adj or padlet. Sometimes they create on construction paper.
- FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:42 PM EST
  
  S, are they creating something? Answering Qs. Sorry, trying to get ideas. #3rdchat
  
  MrsKendallBerry Nov 16 @ 9:39 PM EST
  
  I have done science, social studies, and word work on there!

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:47 PM EST

Would you be interested in guest moderating one night on Google Classroom? #3rdchat

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mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:48 PM EST

@MrsKendallBerry create a doc link it on Classroom & it creates a copy for each Ss.Type spelling words, type narrative #3rdchat

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MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:48 PM EST

For wonder Wednesday, kids explored Wonderopolis, wrote about what they read. They loved it! #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:48 PM EST

Love it for reading groups. Set up your collections, plan, create a quiz. @EpicKidsBooks rocks! #3rdchat

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spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:44 PM EST

I do now. They use on own... duh! Did not think to use it to do group reads together :) #3rd
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spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:50 PM EST

that's a good way to organize it. I leave mine open for current news & S sharing #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:50 PM EST

I also need to learn more on hyperdocs. #3rdchat

kimforuria Nov 16 @ 9:49 PM EST

planning my bday math project, Turkey dinner planning, reading journals, hyperdocs and much more!
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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:51 PM EST

Anyone doing Genius Hour or something like that? If so, what are some of your Ss working on? #3rdchat

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

I got grocery fliers and am doing "menu math" next week. Love making it real & relevant #3rdchat

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Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

Want to pick your brains! What are some cool no cost/cheap rewards for students? #3rdchat

mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

we did our 1st hyperdoc last week! LOVED it.We linked videos, readings, and they typed learning on the doc #3rdchat

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atkauffman Nov 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

Let's think and explore math and the creativity possibilities using this method https://t.co/UMpSJEx5y8 for exploration #mathchat #3rdchat

AmyLSchumacher Nov 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

We are! My Ss first project was research based. Next is a 'how to' where they teach themselves how to do sthing! #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:53 PM EST

Love that idea. We are off all next week!! #3rdchat

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:52 PM EST

I got grocery fliers and am doing "menu math" next week. Love making it real & relevant #3rdchat
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MrsAlligood13 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:54 PM EST

Sit in teacher chair, lunch with teacher, trade seats, HW pass etc #3rdchat

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spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:54 PM EST

I use classcraft & they earn privileges like eating in class, listening to music, or teleporting (switching partners) #3rdchat

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MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:55 PM EST

My Ss ❤️ sitting in Ts chair for day, bring stuffed animal, or lunch in class/outside. #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:55 PM EST

use pen for a day, have you seen the VIP seating? #3rdchat

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mrsgorman3TE Nov 16 @ 9:55 PM EST

I would also love 2 know! We started it &I don't think I started it correctly. We paused so I can figure it out better #3rdchat

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28dianeb Nov 16 @ 9:56 PM EST

No shoes during a subject, switch desks with someone, draw on smartboard, longer recess, ipad time, sit in special chair #3rdchat

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spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:56 PM EST

they loved the marshmallow challenge so much, they wanted to continue to build structures. Got more elaborate! #3rdchat

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MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:56 PM EST

@spiraledu @kimforuria I did this in 5th before. Had to plan a meal with a budget. #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:56 PM EST

I started last yr and changed things almost weekly until I liked where we were. #3rdchat

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boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:56 PM EST

I give a specific compliment to a S & also email it to their parents that day to reinforce the positive. #3rdchat

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miss_andel Nov 16 @ 9:56 PM EST

lunch with a friend, bring in a furry friend for the day, sit in a special seat, extra computer time #3rdchat

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Monty1632 Nov 16 @ 9:56 PM EST

VIP seating? #3rdchat

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28dianeb Nov 16 @ 9:57 PM EST

What is your favorite app you cannot live without? #3rdchat

spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:57 PM EST

I also found a survivor game where you pick 15 then 5 objects of if you were stuck in woods. #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:57 PM EST

VIP seating https://t.co/zCP0UoMoPa. Haven't tried it, but looks like a neat idea. #3rdchat

FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:57 PM EST

VIP seating https://t.co/JZOut0xkjd. Haven't tried it, but looks like a neat idea. #3rdchat

LMurray_ Nov 16 @ 9:58 PM EST

Seesaw. Absolutely love it. #3rdchat

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FirstAtBat - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:58 PM EST

Can't live without a few. But if only one @EasyblogDotOrg #3rdchat

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spiraledu Nov 16 @ 9:58 PM EST

we can't do no shoes :( in case of evacuation at -10 #3rdchat they try all the time though!

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MrsPug1 - Moderator Nov 16 @ 9:58 PM EST

😬 Tough! Lol Would love to hear their reasoning! #3rdchat

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boosterclubedu Nov 16 @ 9:59 PM EST

google docs! #3rdchat

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