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LAwithMrsHR Oct 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Amy from GB, WI! I teach 10th grade Writing & IB English 12. https://t.co/1h0KdgzJM2 #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

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

2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Hello Everyone! Kristy, co-host, middle school teacher in Canada. I blog at https://t.co/4oVU89UpbB WELCOME! #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 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

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA Tosh McGaughy, digital learning specialist, former ELA teacher, https://t.co/xYrM1y06xP

ProsserSK Oct 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Sarah Prosser, a preservice English teacher from Grove City College. Soon to be student teaching 8th and 9th grade! #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA check out our FB group to continue the conversation all week long. 1,800+ members & growing! https://t.co/w6efwWzXkk

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA Lisa from FL - in my 23rd yr. of teaching MS - 6th grade ELA mostly - incl. this yr. :) https://t.co/2JZ9rBovpB

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I'm Hillary from IN - I teach 8th grade :) #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: Where/how do you find contemporary fiction (short stories, novels) to engage your students? #2ndaryELA

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A1: I honestly google themes. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: The best resource to find out about great reads is from other teachers and students. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 Read tons of #yalit to recommend to Ss and sometimes use excerpts of. My reviews here: https://t.co/94mRVKWYIW #2ndaryELA

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: Like the theme of equality from The Giver - that's I found a great W.H. Auden poem: "The Unknown Citizen" #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Also I read lots of blogs which provide great ideas. Great blog post https://t.co/6ZLAnEASGo #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 cont The Best American Nonrequired Reading collection comes out each yr, pieces selected by HS Ss #2ndaryELA

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A1: I cheat. I have 16yo daughter & 13yo son. I read what they are reading & it leads me to high interest reads!

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 - a lot of trial and error! I like to make sure that my SS can make connections to their own lives w/ our lit which makes #2ndaryela

ProsserSK Oct 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Google YA recent winners of literary awards/prizes and explore the YA section of used book stores #2ndaryELA

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT

(cont.) searching for relevant, engaging materials difficult sometimes. I rely on what other T's have used for their SS a lot #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 cont There's also The Best American Short Stories, Essays, etc published each year #2ndaryELA

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 - I did, however, pull from our literature book that had "Flowers for Algernon" in it and the SS loved that! #2ndaryela

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A1cont: All my best friends are librarians. I go to YA Book festivals and panels with them. Meet authors. Find great texts.

LAwithMrsHR Oct 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 - My rockstar colleagues are my best resources. Students and blogs help as well #2ndaryELA

WritingwDesign Oct 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 love to use https://t.co/oQtLRbAwfF + goodreads + somewhat #edtech, but google play books recommendations #2ndaryELA #ela #esl

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 - I did, however, look up popular YA novels to create my Pokemon Go themed board at the beginning of the year #2ndaryela

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT

First time to chat & I'm late! Will be in & out due to putting munchkins robbed but topic looked so interesting! #2ndaryELA

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT

I teach 10th grade English in metro ATL! #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q2: Where/how do you find nonfiction texts related to current issues or on topics of interest to your students? #2ndaryELA

massignmenthelp Oct 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Best Ways to Eliminate Study Stress https://t.co/YWZfgnUyau #edulive #2ndaryELA #5thchat #ASCDL2L #busedu #DI4ALL #edteach #ELAchat

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2: I use https://t.co/UgFDzODL6j #2ndaryELA

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A1 cont: Like this one. https://t.co/bC5TXgG8mJ

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: I use the ALA booklists, Twitter suggestions, in GA we have the PeachTeen list each year books chosen by teens! #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 @Newsela and Smithsonian's @TweenTribune are both great for current NF articles #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: Lots of great online sources for non-fiction current events. Check out this list https://t.co/m5WUL7M4pq #2ndaryELA

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 - @Newsela has been a lifesaver! #2ndaryela

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 - I love @Newsela! #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2 cont I also have subscriptions to @TIME and @SInow for current feature stories, still NF but often narrative style #2ndaryELA

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A2: https://t.co/DAZMfaOQeL & https://t.co/GDh2yyIYwn

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2 - I also have a subscription to the Scholastic Choices magazine and pull from there occasionally #2ndaryela

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Love @Newsela & honestly get a lot from my news notifications on my phone! #2ndaryELA https://t.co/H35HJJmsWQ

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 @Newsela and Smithsonian's @TweenTribune are both great for current NF articles #2ndaryELA

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2 - CNN Student News is also popular w/ our SS #2ndaryela

LAwithMrsHR Oct 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2 - Did student-selected AOWs; asked Ss to use any source but rec'd NPR, PopSci, New York error, etc. HuffPostTeen popular #2ndaryELA

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: Also, the New York Times Learning Network #2ndaryELA

WritingwDesign Oct 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Def some good ideas here, thx for this 1! #2ndaryELA #ela #esl #writing #reading #englishteachers https://t.co/WBcn3oZOJ6

2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: Lots of great online sources for non-fiction current events. Check out this list https://t.co/m5WUL7M4pq #2ndaryELA

ZeliaMCT Oct 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: I participate in Twitter chats like this one #KyLChat, #pudpd #onedchat #2ndaryELA

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Love using @NPR in the classroom! #2ndaryELA https://t.co/j6P7ciIh5O

LAwithMrsHR Oct 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2 - Did student-selected AOWs; asked Ss to use any source but rec'd NPR, PopSci, New York error, etc. HuffPostTeen popular #2ndaryELA

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A2: https://t.co/8g7Pa7KtRg

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q3: Have you tried using graphic novels or verse novels with your students? Recommendations? Experiences? #2ndaryELA

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2 - I have seen many T's post about using Podcasts in the classroom - I would be interested to try. Has anyone used them before? #2ndaryela

2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: I am going to try the verse novel Love That Dog this year - I hope my Grade 7's like it. I have heard great things about it. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3 7th grade Ss are reading graphic novel of Moby Dick to tie in w/science whale unit, compare w/film In The Heart of the Sea #2ndaryELA

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: I have only tried using "Love That Dog" by Sharon Creech. Powerful. #2ndaryELA @2peasandadog

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A2: https://t.co/pFx4w86qYd

WritingwDesign Oct 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q3 graphic novels can really work w Ss: we've seen it inspire interests in art, design, writing, marketing, publishing #2ndaryELA #ela

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3 - the LA teacher at my school before me tried to use Maus - it was a little difficult w/ SPED SS :( #2ndaryela

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: I loved Brown Girl Dreaming and Inside Out - thought about doing book groups w/verse novels. #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3 cont 8th grade Ss are reading a Tintin graphic novel #2ndaryELA

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3: Have taught Persepolis (graphic novel) several times & Ss loved it. #2ndaryELA

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A3: Love both! Must carefully preview all graphic novels (my in house reviewer/son doesn't like graphic novels, so I did this.)

WritingwDesign Oct 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Yes! Shared this one this week, great resource. #2ndaryELA #ela #esl #literacy #writing https://t.co/NnfUvo5JpO

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A2: https://t.co/pFx4w86qYd

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Trying this year. Plan on having them listen to another podcast & using as a mentor text first. #2ndaryELA https://t.co/VliSXCVkRE

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2 - I have seen many T's post about using Podcasts in the classroom - I would be interested to try. Has anyone used them before? #2ndaryela

LAwithMrsHR Oct 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A3: Have taught Maus I and II & Persepolis -- students enjoy! Persepolis for upperclassmen bc content #2ndaryELA

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A3: https://t.co/pofPXmzRjB

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@LAwithMrsHR @NPR Love it! My 5 year old twins listen every morning! #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q4: Where/how do you find appropriate videos, images, and infographics for your students to “read?” #2ndaryELA

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3: Nay recommendations for graphic novels? #2ndaryELA

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3 *Any* #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4 Lots of @google searching. Haven't found one good site. #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: Pinterest is a great search tool for infographics. I love Ted Talks for videos. #2ndaryELA

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: Would love to know some resources for this! #2ndaryELA

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: I search through videos on YouTube and then run them through https://t.co/QXPZLJMq1T to cleanse them of ads. #2ndaryELA

ProsserSK Oct 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Q4: Learned to make infographics in #educ204toi last week! If you can't find one you like, use @piktochart to create your own #2ndaryELA

2peasandadog - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: My Pinterest has great links to blog posts and resources for non-fiction and other texts. https://t.co/eUxvo3Qv1X #2ndaryELA

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A4: I subscribe to YouTube channels of teachers I like. TED talks.

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: Or sometimes I make my own videos using https://t.co/7FhDy7SXAh or https://t.co/aAo64Z2t83 #2ndaryELA

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4 - I often use Shmoop videos online to review key concepts and stories that we read - they have a good variety! #2ndaryela

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4 - I've also used John Greene's Crash Course videos before; sometimes he speaks quite fast and some SS have a hard time #2ndaryela

WritingwDesign Oct 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4: it can be a bit chart heavy, but the subreddit dataisbeautiful often has amazing visual info > https://t.co/1wH7NIX0ab #2ndaryELA

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4 - @brainpop has also made a huge difference in my classroom to help reinforce key ideas and concepts :) #2ndaryela

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA I like "common craft" videos sometimes...

LAwithMrsHR Oct 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4 - I make my own infographics when needed (see @canva ) -- TED videos or diligent random searching #2ndaryELA

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4 - I even have used @brainpop to introduce a new concept/skill and have SS take notes over the video #2ndaryela

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q5: What strategies do you use to help students read and understand non-traditional texts? #2ndaryELA

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4 - I've used Piktochart for a few assignments but haven't really explored it much #2ndaryela

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA ❤️"diligent random searching" https://t.co/sq3IpsmCDZ

LAwithMrsHR Oct 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4 - I make my own infographics when needed (see @canva ) -- TED videos or diligent random searching #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5 W/videos, images, even graphic novels we discuss use of color, camera angle, lighting, symbols, etc to create mood and meaning #2ndaryELA

teach46 Oct 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4 for USHumanities, I use Picturing American posters and the website for NEH #2ndaryELA

melissajenna Oct 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@literarymaven A2: @NPR, @WBEZ, @WNYC, major news websites, etc. #2ndaryELA

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A5: Close reading. Use https://t.co/vt0TzZMt39 to help those who need it.

SpanglerMiddle Oct 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5: I use picture notes too! I may also use more than normal scaffolding. #2ndaryELA

LAwithMrsHR Oct 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5: Excerpts from McCloud's Understanding Comics help wonderfully with graphic novels #2ndaryELA

upahk Oct 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5: https://t.co/7i3kUbC7CJ - Social reading tool where students can respond to texts via video, audio, highlighting, etc. #2ndaryELA

hcarp_cms Oct 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5 - we review mood and tone A LOT :) #2ndaryela

melissajenna Oct 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@literarymaven A4: @FiveThirtyEight always has great media to accompany stories, @nytimes occasionally too. #2ndaryELA

ToshMcGaughy Oct 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#2ndaryELA A5: Also like https://t.co/bKTh4pjq5d

teach46 Oct 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A5 for art I teach art analysis terms, for infographics I use something I found that evaluates use of color, quality of info etc. #2ndaryELA

dargentar125 Oct 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A2: I use @KellyGToGo's Article of the Week for regular nonfiction: https://t.co/ICDHOfgqPj #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Next week's chat: close reading. See you on 10/18 at 8pm EST #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Share chat questions, topic suggestions, requests to host here: https://t.co/Q7H2kUw2g3 #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Here's a sneak peek at next week’s questions. #2ndaryELA https://t.co/DvGGmcjivV

LAwithMrsHR Oct 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A5: @EDpuzzle allows for pop-up resources/questions created by Ts in already made videos #2ndaryELA

literarymaven - Moderator Oct 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT

And don't forget #2ndaryELA You can join us on FB to continue the conversation all week long https://t.co/w6efwWilVK

dargentar125 Oct 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: I use MAUS I and II by Art Spiegelman; also have compared/contrasted grphic novels & text novels as we read them (Eyre/F451) #2ndaryELA

TESOLteach Oct 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Infograph sites my students like: canva & piktochart! :) #2ndaryELA #edchat #edtechchat

teach46 Oct 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#2ndaryela A5. https://t.co/ThjIx3Z6lL for evaluating infographics

spruillschool Oct 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Will a summary of resources be posted anywhere? There were some great ones tonight! #2ndaryELA

MsKraushaar Oct 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Join us for #TeachWriting in just about 10 minutes! Let's chat about sharing writing! #engchat #2ndaryela #tcrwp