#G2Great Archive

This chat is dedicated to continuing the conversation about teacher reflection it's based on Dr. Mary Howard's book Good to Great Teaching.

Thursday March 29, 2018
8:30 PM EDT

  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Welcome to #G2Great I am so happy to be here with my co-mods @brennanamy @DrMaryHoward @franmcveigh! Thank you for joining us as tonight.
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Join us to chat about Instructional Design with Students in Mind #G2Great @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @franmcveigh
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Welcome #G2Great friends. Thursday night is our favorite night of the week since we have the honor to gather with all of you. TY for joining us tonight. Please introduce yourself!
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Roman from Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Student Success Leader/Agent of Transformation. Great to be with the #g2great chat tonight!
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    It's always so exciting to see #G2Great friends gathering for the chat! Some of us cannot keep our fingers off the keyboards. :-) (Me included) Welcome ALL!
  • AffinitoLit Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Hi #g2great friends! I'm Stephanie, a literacy teacher educator in NY looking forward to the chat!
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Sliding in just on time. Hi my friends. My favourite place to be on a Thursday night. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    The heart and soul of #G2Great is keeping our students in mind. Tonight we explore that focus from an instructional design perspective.
  • MaddoxRebecca14 Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Rebecca in Fort Worth, Texas. Literacy coach. So glad to chat tonight. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Oh I’m so happy to see you Brent! #G2Great
    • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      Sliding in just on time. Hi my friends. My favourite place to be on a Thursday night. #g2great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #G2Great 🙋‍♀️ hello g2great! Literacy Coach supporting Keller ISD, glad to be chatting tonight
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Hello! Tyler from KC. Bit in and out but excited about the Qs and learning from others! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hi Rebecca. Welcome to #G2Great
  • janmillburk Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Good evening, friends! Jan Burkins from Athens, GA checking in to talk ab one of our favorite topics: instructional design! #G2Great @BurkinsandYaris
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A quote to get us started #G2Great @DrMaryHoward @hayhurst3 @franmcveigh
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Still freezing from walking the dog...#masterychat #g2great #winterisback
  • MrsPalmer23 Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #G2Great Patty Palmer, 4th grade teacher from MA joining in for a bit tonight between chores!
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hi Everyone! Welcome to #G2Great excited to be here with my co-moderators @hayhurst3 @franmcveigh @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hi Stephanie! #G2Great
    • AffinitoLit Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      Hi #g2great friends! I'm Stephanie, a literacy teacher educator in NY looking forward to the chat!
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Happy as always to see you my dear friend. #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    So glad to see so many Twitter, Voxer, and #G2Great friends here tonight!
  • AshleyLS_16 Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hi #G2Great ! Ashley, instructional coach for 3rd and 4th grade teachers from CT <3 Been looking forward to this all week!
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Hi Kasey. So happy you’re here #G2Great
    • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 8:31 PM EDT
      #G2Great 🙋‍♀️ hello g2great! Literacy Coach supporting Keller ISD, glad to be chatting tonight
  • mjjohnson1216 Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Meredith joining #G2Great from SW Florida
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    ❤️ #G2Great
    • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      Happy as always to see you my dear friend. #G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • mollienye72 Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Mollie from Columbus, Ohio. Tweeting from Perdido Key, Florida. Will be in and out as I juggle spring breaking with my niece and nephews and twitter chatting! #g2great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #G2great Hi Friends, so excited to be here tonight! I am home in California in the middle of a two week spring break!
    In reply to @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @franmcveigh
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Hi Mollie! #G2Great
    • mollienye72 Mar 29 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      Mollie from Columbus, Ohio. Tweeting from Perdido Key, Florida. Will be in and out as I juggle spring breaking with my niece and nephews and twitter chatting! #g2great
  • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Christine from Massachusetts, teacher, curriculum team leader, 😊#G2Great
  • cindy_hundley Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Cindy, Library Media Specialist, from Louisville, KY. #g2great
  • MrsPalmer23 Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    #G2Great Love the "wow" factor!
    In reply to @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @franmcveigh
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Sending a hug dear friend - to you AND my new friend Homi ❤️ #G2Great
    • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      #G2great Hi Friends, so excited to be here tonight! I am home in California in the middle of a two week spring break!
      In reply to @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @franmcveigh
  • bookblogmomma Mar 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #G2great Hey everyone! I'm Jackie from St. Louis, MO.
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    WOW is always good. Hello friend #G2Great
    • MrsPalmer23 Mar 29 @ 8:33 PM EDT
      #G2Great Love the "wow" factor!
      In reply to @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @franmcveigh
  • vrkimmel Mar 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Valinda from TX. Hello to all my #g2great friends!
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    oh, wow! 2 weeks! I caught that number, Kitty! Hope it's productive! #G2Great
    In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #G2great I send a hug back and so does Homi! ❤️
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • mjjohnson1216 Mar 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Great to see you! I hope you liked the new form for suggesting your favorite books that was added today? #G2great
    In reply to @mrbgilson
  • MrsPalmer23 Mar 29 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    #G2Great "Hi" back at you!
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A1: Instructional Design and Read Aloud 1. Consider needs of Ss when choose text 2. Consider needs of Ss when demo skill that many need 3. Add interactive (show me what "confused" looks like) based on S needs #G2Great
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Chris, coming in from PA while dipping into the Easter chocolate. #g2great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #G2great Fran, two weeks is amazing!
    In reply to @franmcveigh, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3
  • drmollyness Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q1: Be still my heart about read alouds - my love! I think aloud to keep their comprehension in the forefront of my mind! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    LOVE THESE! #G2Great
    • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      A1: Instructional Design and Read Aloud 1. Consider needs of Ss when choose text 2. Consider needs of Ss when demo skill that many need 3. Add interactive (show me what "confused" looks like) based on S needs #G2Great
  • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    So glad to be here with all of you! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hello friend #G2Great
    • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      Chris, coming in from PA while dipping into the Easter chocolate. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1 We could start by moving away from a basalized view of read-aloud. Few things can destroy the experience faster than doling out scripted questions. #G2Great
  • AffinitoLit Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: Students are the center right from the start in the book selection process, to the responsive instruction and interactive discussion to the deeper engagement and possible extensions. We must ollow the lead of the learner. #g2great
  • janmillburk Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1 By keeping focus on our chief instructional goal: Enticing Ss to fall in love with reading...other skills and strategies are secondary #G2Great @BurkinsandYaris
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I'm too busy "hearting" everyone who is here at the beginning of #g2great. This is one of the weeklies that I really look forward to. . .I've been counting down the minutes. Paul W. Hankins. Southern Indiana. Teach English. Okay. . .question one. . .go. . .(I'm a little "amped").
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: I love Read Aloud, I try to keep the Ss at the centre by involving them in the process. From choice through my voice. How I read, when I pause, all based off their interaction with me. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    That's so fun. #G2Great Lucky!
    In reply to @donohoe_kitty, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @franmcveigh
  • colleenmaryray Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Hi! I’m Colleen, a pre-service teacher from Cincinnati! #G2Great
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    #G2great Very lucky!
    In reply to @hayhurst3, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @franmcveigh
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    It wouldn’t be #G2Great without you Paul #G2Great
    • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      I'm too busy "hearting" everyone who is here at the beginning of #g2great. This is one of the weeklies that I really look forward to. . .I've been counting down the minutes. Paul W. Hankins. Southern Indiana. Teach English. Okay. . .question one. . .go. . .(I'm a little "amped").
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1: keep Ss at the center of read aloud by choosing books that will deepen their reading life as well as introduce them to new authors/illustrators with which to connect. #g2great
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A1 I try to let students lead the read-aloud. As adults, we have preconceived notions of how things should flow. Let them guide, choose, speak, think, feel; then accompany them in their learning. #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1 We keep Ss at the center of RA when our choices mirror them. We do it when we include their voices and choices as part of that work. We do it when we seek their opinion about the experience. #G2Great
  • Dale_Chu Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @franmcveigh @brennanamy @hayhurst3 and @DrMaryHoward hosting a chat on instructional design. Follow along at #G2Great!
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I know me too! #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsPalmer23, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @franmcveigh
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Hi #g2great! Cristi from NC.
  • DavidJHuber Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1. Knowing the book well is key. This helps you make a great choice to model/demonstrate different types of learning for kids #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Thank you Dale. So happy you’re joining us! #G2Great
  • simplygrace Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Holly Ray, principal. Joining my SIL, @vrkimmel! #g2great
  • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A1~ Ss are in close proximity to text, materials are relevant to diverse audience, shared ownership in flow, content& delivery~all stakeholders participate #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Yes, it is! #G2Great
  • mjjohnson1216 Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I love those pauses ... they can be SO effective! #G2Great
    In reply to @mrbgilson
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Hello Mary! Hope all is well! #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Hi Cristi! #G2Great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #G2Great Burkins & Yaris were just talking about using 60% of prep time for text selection. The beauty of a well chosen text is that it does much of the work for you! It hooks readers beckoning them in and leaves them thinking and hungry for more.
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Love the focus on connecting them to the people behind the text - lets them see the life of the story connects with us all! #G2great
    • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      A1: keep Ss at the center of read aloud by choosing books that will deepen their reading life as well as introduce them to new authors/illustrators with which to connect. #g2great
  • MaddoxRebecca14 Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: When choosing texts thinking of student interests and helping them focus on comprehension skills that are emerging & developing. Making sure the teacher provides fluency and engagement, allowing student to comprehend! #G2Great
  • Teachintjay Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Terry 4th T from South AL. I allow Ss to make choices from a list of book choices for read aloud we have lots of grand convos and turn and talking They're hooked and engaged #G2Great
  • GreeneMachine82 Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Jen from PA a little late to the game, sorry. #g2great
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Being pre-rehearsed for read-aloud is a good way to keep students at center of not only text selection but text presentation as well. You ever hear someone read Cat in the Hat and NOT hit the rhythms? Painful. Students need to hear best reader in the room read well. #g2great
  • mollienye72 Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1:I’ve started to give Ss choice w/ read aloud. I visit the public library once a week and pull a bag of fiction/nonfiction for the room. I have the kids help make decisions about what books to read and when. #G2Great
  • bookblogmomma Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1. I definitely agree with what a lot of you already said about book choice w/ Ss in mind. Also, I look for something engaging- allows Ss to voice opinions/feelings. #g2great
  • LRobbTeacher Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1 I find stopping and asking students to pair - share and then continue the read aloud. Quick partner exchanges make the read aloud social and keep them engaged. At end students can share if they want to do it. #g2great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: Planning for a read-aloud by using formative assessment to choose the book, plan for think-alouds and skills/strategies to demonstrate and guide the turn and talks #G2Great
  • Dale_Chu Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    It's on like Donkey Kong! #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1 Why would we choose to use basal anthology fake versions of picture books that have been cropped modified and adapted when we have the real deal? #G2Great
  • Rosemtz1234 Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Rosemary, ESL lead teacher from Rosenberg, Tx #G2Great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1 Some book adventures remind me of things that I did as a kid and I love sharing that with kids and they love that in read aloud and they then are sparked to conversation- like I’m one of them for a min. We are in this together. #g2great
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1 Considering Ss choice when finding read-alouds, and I'm a big fan of readers' theatre (volunteer only), with Ss reading "parts"/ quotes in the read-aloud. #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    This is so true - my text my tool @FPLiteracyTeam #G2Great
    In reply to @LiteracyCoachKS, @FPLiteracyTeam
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A quick vocab check. more efficient than pre-teaching so many words. Ss focus. Check understanding. Move on. My fave tip from @amandalah #g2great
    In reply to @teachjanderson, @amandalah
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1: RAs must have the Ss at the center. As rdrs we choose books to engage us and as Ts must choose books that engage our students to step into the magical world of reading. #g2great
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A1b: Also I think it is all well and good to discover a book with the Ss but my most successful Read Alouds have been books I couldn't put down. Others not as much (Long Way Down I loved, Ss not as much :( but that is ok, it is not their experience at all) #G2Great
  • GreeneMachine82 Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1: allow students to think along (and out loud) with you during the read aloud. Set the purpose for reading. #g2great
  • AshleyLS_16 Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1: let them have some choice in class read alouds; ensure a mixture of characters and topics to reach all students; get their feedback on books before and after #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Welcome, we are so happy you are able to join us we just posted Q1 #G2great
    In reply to @Rosemtz1234
  • DavidJHuber Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A1 (answer 2) Starting by picking books you love. If you don’t like them what are the chances your kids will??? #G2Great
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    So we can keep the publishing industry going; but, of course. #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    So true. When I'm selecting excerpts for my graduate students, I have to think, "I can't read them this whole chapter (yes. . .I could). What part of this particular book is the most attractive "bait." What will have them fighting (begging) for this book? Or getting own? #g2great
    In reply to @LiteracyCoachKS
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    I love the way you said that @chrisp16 #G2Great
    In reply to @chrisp16, @chrisp16
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Yes! Heard before we're not addicted to social media, we're addicted to being social. Read aloud should be a social experience. #g2great
    • LRobbTeacher Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      A1 I find stopping and asking students to pair - share and then continue the read aloud. Quick partner exchanges make the read aloud social and keep them engaged. At end students can share if they want to do it. #g2great
  • MsMLockett Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I’m here!!!! Melanie from GA! #G2Great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #G2Great A1 balance enjoyment with intentional focus but for either purpose...be selective! Will students be engaged? Will they relate and see themselves and their experiences in it? Will it challenge them to think in new and different ways? Will it make a lasting impression?
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1 Students remain at the center of read-aloud when we are willing to relinquish control by leaving room for student conversations to point us in the right direction. #G2Great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #G2great Thank you so much Patricia. I think teachers are all kids at heart!
    In reply to @MrsPalmer23
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    And there’s just no way to fake book love and there’s a trickle down impact of that deep love of books! #G2Great
    • DavidJHuber Mar 29 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A1 (answer 2) Starting by picking books you love. If you don’t like them what are the chances your kids will??? #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Yes, make it purposeful & participatory. #G2Great
    In reply to @Mrs_J_of_EAMS
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A1: This is the most student-centered ready aloud I know! Students leading it, masterfully guided by @MacdonaldJaimie #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I love it! #G2Great
    In reply to @Dale_Chu
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1 Allow students to choose based on their needs, their passions. Read Alouds are there to support a love of learning, a passion for reading. Support kids no matter their choice. Walk down their learning journey with them. #g2great
  • janmillburk Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A2 Our fav conference opener is: What is this book making YOU think about? #G2Great #WhosDoingTheWork @BurkinsandYaris
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I love that Laura because it also keep the read aloud moving without breaking up the meaning and emotions engagement #G2Great
    • LRobbTeacher Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      A1 I find stopping and asking students to pair - share and then continue the read aloud. Quick partner exchanges make the read aloud social and keep them engaged. At end students can share if they want to do it. #g2great
  • MaddoxRebecca14 Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1: Involving students in the Read Aloud with turn and talk & making motions and noises that go with the story. #G2Great
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Unrelated to Read Aloud but completely related to awesome I had kids shopping my shelves to stock up for the break today. Love it. #G2Great
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Oh yes @DrMaryHoward We read aloud to hear the idea of our students. We already know our own thoughts. Open up the floor to your students. They won't fail you. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT
      A1 Students remain at the center of read-aloud when we are willing to relinquish control by leaving room for student conversations to point us in the right direction. #G2Great
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    How many individual titles could a district buy instead of purchasing 1000s of basals???!! 😳 #G2Great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A1 Why would we choose to use basal anthology fake versions of picture books that have been cropped modified and adapted when we have the real deal? #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    YAY Melanie. Welcome!! #G2Great
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Oh what a great idea! I love this! Talk about putting kids in charge! #g2great
    In reply to @brennanamy, @MacdonaldJaimie
  • JimmyCr83638135 Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Hello all sorry for my tardiness, but the train delays could not keep me away from this chat. Back for another week. Im Jimmy, a pre-k teacher and student from NYC. #LitBankStreet #g2great
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A2. Teach Ss the format of the conference. Set Ss up to take lead. Ss need to talk at least 1 / 2 the time in the conference. When Ss sign up for conferences, they indicate topic. Gives T time to check in to know in advance if any other prep work is needed. #G2Great
  • AshleyLS_16 Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A1 (pt 2) Also, allow students to be excited about books - don't hush them while I'm reading! If they react, use it and encourage it! Let them give others a prompt or something to discuss instead of me coming up with all of them #G2Great
  • mjjohnson1216 Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Thinking out loud can be so beneficial to gaining an understanding of how much they might be comprehending - are they making the connections? #G2Great
    In reply to @GreeneMachine82
  • Rosemtz1234 Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A1 When choosing a read aloud, you really need to know your students. I respect teachers who choose their own book instead of agreeing to use 1 book throughout a grade level. It requires extra planning, but keeps your kids 1st. #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    YES, 15 min. prep for a Read Aloud is death by boredom wiggly squiggly kids and ME too! #g2great
    In reply to @drmollyness, @teachjanderson, @amandalah
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    #G2great I understand your thinking. I find when I am really over the moon about a book that students can sense it and it is contagious.
    In reply to @mrbgilson
  • gless54 Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Hi #g2great friends! Gerilyn, ELA T from NY jumping in
  • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A1~ ongoing feedback, dialogue , on what works w/read aloud, areas of strength~student interest& voice must be central for success #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Our Susie would call that a quotable for her wall Kara (hello friends) #G2Great @suzrolander
    • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      Oh yes @DrMaryHoward We read aloud to hear the idea of our students. We already know our own thoughts. Open up the floor to your students. They won't fail you. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
      • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:41 PM EDT
        A1 Students remain at the center of read-aloud when we are willing to relinquish control by leaving room for student conversations to point us in the right direction. #G2Great
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    When you are a reader the rhythm comes naturally. Plus, as lovers of books we naturally rehearse because we can't stop ourselves from reading the book as soon as we lay hands on it!! #g2great It's as if the book becomes one with us.
    • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      A1: Being pre-rehearsed for read-aloud is a good way to keep students at center of not only text selection but text presentation as well. You ever hear someone read Cat in the Hat and NOT hit the rhythms? Painful. Students need to hear best reader in the room read well. #g2great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Hi Gerilyn! Great to see you here! #g2great
    In reply to @gless54
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2 When we’re eyeball to eyeball w/a child holding tight to a book they love then we let the take the lead by listening more than we talk. Nudge don’t shove! #G2Great
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Hello friend --- So happy to be here! (Bathroom mirror quoteable?!?! Wow that is an honor!) #G2Great
  • colleenmaryray Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #G2Great A2- my teachers always did a great job of asking me what I wanted to improve on! Then we worked together to create goals. I’ll definitely use this model in my classroom because it puts students in the center!
  • gless54 Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Good seeing you too! Hope to see you in person soon!! #g2great
    In reply to @brennanamy
  • Dale_Chu Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A2: By entrusting responsibility to the student https://t.co/6kdc2ll5JN #G2Great
  • LRobbTeacher Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Love 💗 this @brennanamy #g2great
    In reply to @brennanamy, @MacdonaldJaimie, @brennanamy
  • bookblogmomma Mar 29 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    After hearing you in STL a few weeks ago, I've started using this! At first, Ss looked at me like, "you want me to THINK?" but it's starting to work now!! #g2great
  • Dale_Chu Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    And I love you guys! Always run a great chat. #G2Great
    In reply to @hayhurst3
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    #G2Great A1 must quote the eloquent Lester Laminack, “Let the 1st read be a gift 🎁!” We jeopardize the magic when we put skills vs students in the forefront.
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2: I know it frustrates students (and I don't mean for it to do this; I really don't), but we look for the "WRITE" answer and that is INSIDE the writer. Knowing that they are looking to me for a RIGHT answer helps me to keep the student thinking into a piece of writing. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    😊 #G2Great
    • Dale_Chu Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      And I love you guys! Always run a great chat. #G2Great
      In reply to @hayhurst3
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2 I think conferences are a great way to practice wait time. I lead w/ "How's it going?" and if they say "Good" I just don't respond. Eventually they start saying more when they learn they can't rely on me to run the convo (takes a while, but we get there!) #g2great
  • BarbaraGruener Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Boom! When I moved from secondary to elementary, my knee-jerk reaction was to shush them when they interrupted the story. Once I changed my mindset the S's convos enriched texts like I never imagined possible! #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • mjjohnson1216 Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    WOW! Isn't that terrific!! So glad you shared. Brings a smile to my face and I bet to others as well. #G2Great
    • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      Unrelated to Read Aloud but completely related to awesome I had kids shopping my shelves to stock up for the break today. Love it. #G2Great
  • DavidJHuber Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2. The more we ‘listen to Learn’ as opposed to ‘evaluate’ gives kids the opportunity to take the lead while letting us understand their thinking #G2Great
  • drmollyness Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q2: By remembering that there is a reason that we have two ears but only one mouth! #g2great
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2 You need to learn to listen to understand. Let students talk, take the time to take cues, listen, write notes. Help them based on their needs, on what they share. Let them discover their needs, guide them. Let them reflect, choose objectives, surround them w/ support #g2great
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2: Be ok with silence for a few minutes. I think that is the scariest time of conferencing, the idea we need to fill the space. Some would say we need to use that time to TEACH but I think it is just as important to use that time to learn and to learn we need to listen #G2Great
  • MaddoxRebecca14 Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2: Listening. Being quiet. Hardest thing for educators sometimes. Honor the student, pause, and listen. #G2Great
  • Rosemtz1234 Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A2 You should let them start the conversation. Their feedback is more important than their answers to our predetermined questions. #G2Great
  • gless54 Mar 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A1 Students voices need to be heard during a read-aloud. I use @TodaysMeet when reading a book w/ my 8th graders so they can direct the discussions - online and out loud together #g2great
  • GreeneMachine82 Mar 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: start conference by asking Ss to tell you about their book. Let them do the talking. Be quiet for the first part of the conference and just listen.#g2great
  • MrsPalmer23 Mar 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2 Conferences are really brand new to me this school yr. The opening line sets stage - for reading conf, I ask "How's it going?" or "What surprised you in your reading?" Both of those ?s let S know that they will be leading the discussion. Some flow better than others! #G2Great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: Really listening closely - ensures that you find the right entry point and give students the opportunity to direct their own learning which is so much more meaningful #G2Great
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Love the trusting your students here @Mrs_J_of_EAMS Wait time is so powerful if you trust it. Give students the space and they will enter it in their own time. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      A2 I think conferences are a great way to practice wait time. I lead w/ "How's it going?" and if they say "Good" I just don't respond. Eventually they start saying more when they learn they can't rely on me to run the convo (takes a while, but we get there!) #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    And allows us to become expert kid watchers. Our noticings an then inform next steps within or beyond the experience #G2Great
    • DavidJHuber Mar 29 @ 8:45 PM EDT
      A2. The more we ‘listen to Learn’ as opposed to ‘evaluate’ gives kids the opportunity to take the lead while letting us understand their thinking #G2Great
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A2: Moving away from I teach you to a partnership where students can answer what they're learning, how they're doing & what's next? #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2 I love the reminder by Dorothy Barnhouse that the whole point of conferring is “NOT KNOWING.” We have to leave room to follow the child’s thinking. #G2Great
  • bookblogmomma Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2. Starting with, "What have you been working on since the last time we met?" It lets you see what the student values. It's a great place to start. #g2great
  • JimmyCr83638135 Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2. Teachers should step out of the drivers seat and become familiar with becoming facilitators. Asking critical thinking questions keeps the students searching for answers without them being given. #LitBankStreet #G2Great
  • AshleyLS_16 Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2: Don't talk so much! (I feel like most of my tweets in #G2Great world are about the T doing too much talking!) Also, having students goal set and reflect on their progress. Also, teaching the structure early on so students take the lead in conferences without my prompting!
  • mjjohnson1216 Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Twice, as a principal, I did exactly that - it was beyond amazing! and .. YES - literacy achievement soared and most important, students LOVED books! #G2Great
    • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      How many individual titles could a district buy instead of purchasing 1000s of basals???!! 😳 #G2Great
      • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
        A1 Why would we choose to use basal anthology fake versions of picture books that have been cropped modified and adapted when we have the real deal? #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    That’s true book love Brent. You truly are planting those seeds! #G2Great
    • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      Unrelated to Read Aloud but completely related to awesome I had kids shopping my shelves to stock up for the break today. Love it. #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Yes! Hands over mouth works sometimes! Sometimes takes duct tape! LOL #G2great
    In reply to @donohoe_kitty
  • Teachintjay Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2: I've learned to just listen. Let the conversation unfold naturally. When they're passionate about their book, the conference is natural and spot on. #G2Great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #G2Great LOL!!!
    In reply to @franmcveigh
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A2: work on guiding them to develop an awareness about their reading life. Once self-awareness is strengthened they will naturally want to take the reins. #g2great
  • LRobbTeacher Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A 2 Ask a question or share what you noticed and then STOP talking. Count to 200 and give student time to think and process. #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    @JillDerosa has done this in third grade & second grade with her Ss it is an amazing way to grow literacy and community. #G2Great
    In reply to @brennanamy, @MacdonaldJaimie, @JillDerosa
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    #G2Great A2 Keep your “agenda” flexible, know Ss strengths & opportunities for improvement but allow the context in the moment drive the conference so it is more meaningful and authentic, like a conversation between two readers.
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Wow! Impressive! You are off to a great start asking by all the right questions. #G2Great
    In reply to @MrsPalmer23
  • gless54 Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    I often use the "What surprised you?" question during reading conferences ... not only does it let them lead, I think that question really makes them think about what they are reading #g2great
    In reply to @MrsPalmer23
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Trending on #G2Great already. That just shows what a dedicated and committed group we have here. So grateful for all of you!
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    .@mrbgilson I grew up as such a talker and now, in my adult life, I've grown to deeply appreciate listening. It's one of the greatest gifts that teaching has given me. We all want to be heard in life. We can give this to our students. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
  • mollienye72 Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A2:as I learned from @ConferringCarl, How’s it going is my entry point for conference conversation. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    And I happen to have some. Think I’ll carry it around with me more 😊 #G2Great
    • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      Yes! Hands over mouth works sometimes! Sometimes takes duct tape! LOL #G2great
      In reply to @donohoe_kitty
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2 When we enter a conference filled with a sense of curiosity about student thinking in the heat of the moment, we allow the child to take the lead. #G2Great
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2: Watched Patch Adams again the other evening. The interactions that "Patch" has with Dr. Prack on the Psychiatric Ward? This is a mentor text for how NOT to do a conference with a student. . .or anyone. Attending behaviors first and foremost. Presence. Being there. #g2great
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2: Having a roadmap so Ss see & understand how to improve as readers. Make it visible & known so Ss feel confidence of success. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I love the idea of letting the conversation unfold naturally. We thwart that natural profession but stepping in when we should be fading out #G2Great
    • Teachintjay Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      A2: I've learned to just listen. Let the conversation unfold naturally. When they're passionate about their book, the conference is natural and spot on. #G2Great
  • vrkimmel Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A2 Keeping in mind that the student sits in the big chair. No agenda until they make it clear which direction the discussion will lead. Ask a generic enough Q that kids agenda is paramount. "What's going on today as you're reading? What's worth talking about right now? #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Be sure to increase your PLN here tonight! There are so many great teachers to follow and learn with. #G2Great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    #G2Great A2 Have to shout out to Burkins & Yaris again for their prompting funnel and how it promotes S ownership, great tool no matter the context
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I think this is the key to Ts who are scared of/ nervous about conferencing. You just have to be curious to hear what the Ss are thinking! The convo goes naturally from that. #g2great
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      A2 When we enter a conference filled with a sense of curiosity about student thinking in the heat of the moment, we allow the child to take the lead. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    So true, we have to wait for it - it's so powerful #G2Great How else would we know what to teach?
    In reply to @mrbgilson
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Hi @mrbgilson So nice to join the #Curiositycrew here tonight! Hi!!!! #G2Great
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A2; Bringing in the B-H-H can help the student take over a conference. Give them the tools to engage with the book so that conferring will come naturally. They talk and we listen. #g2great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I love this! #g2great
    In reply to @drmollyness, @gless54, @MrsPalmer23
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A3. Be flexible in SG structures. Ts may set up small groups. Ss may set up small groups. Goal = more practice on previous learning. Not new learning. Chance for T to check 2 see what S did get from ML and what they need to move forward. #g2great
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Hi @JimmyCr83638135 so good to see you here tonight. We want students to search for answers, always. That's where the learning resides. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • JimmyCr83638135 Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
      A2. Teachers should step out of the drivers seat and become familiar with becoming facilitators. Asking critical thinking questions keeps the students searching for answers without them being given. #LitBankStreet #G2Great
  • RitaWirtz Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Hello tonight! #A2: Wait time critically important. #G2Great
    In reply to @LRobbTeacher
  • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A2~ take lots of pictures of Ss engaged in reading in a variety of settings, share during conferencing as a way of opening up the dialogue~ they love seeing themselves in pictures & it ensures a positive start to the ongoing promotion of ❤️of reading #G2Great
  • gless54 Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Yes!!! I get that same reaction from my middle school students! #g2great
    In reply to @MrsPalmer23
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    I think flexibility is one of the hardest and yet most important things we consider as teachers. There is not always but what is right for these kids in this moment? #G2Great
    • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      A3. Be flexible in SG structures. Ts may set up small groups. Ss may set up small groups. Goal = more practice on previous learning. Not new learning. Chance for T to check 2 see what S did get from ML and what they need to move forward. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3 First we refuse to name our groups. When we assign a name, we are willingly traveling back in time to ability grouping. Backwards is not a good direction. #G2Great
  • janmillburk Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3 By teaching Ss rather than texts, by focusing on reading process over reading level, & by connecting small group instruction 2 guided, shared, & ind reading #G2Great @BurkinsandYaris
  • AffinitoLit Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3: By varying the format: guided reading, strategy groups, independent circles and more all guided by the flexible use of student data from many angles. #g2great
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3: Be flexible in SG meetings. Schedule a series but not ALL Ss will need ALL sessions. Flexible when Ss show they can do the work and don't need the support. Give only the support that is necessary. #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3. Small groups for Strategies. Allows equitable access to grade level standards work and T can provide scaffold if/when needed so ALL Ss can work on skills. The thinking work is critical! #G2Great
  • LRobbTeacher Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Agree! Count slowly. What seems like forever in wait time is not long st all! #g2great
    In reply to @GreeneMachine82
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3 Plan classroom learning around smaller groups and topics of interest. Avoid using whole group most of the time. Small groups will help differentiate. Make groups flexible, let the change. Allow kids to have more choice, trust their judgement, let them lead and learn. #g2great
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  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3: If you're not familiar with Kagan Cooperative Learning, it's amazing! Supports reading discussion & learning so well! #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3 Ongoing formative assessment that is driven by a knowledgeable teacher. We need to plan; however, we also need to be responsive it's a delicate balance. #G2Great
  • RitaWirtz Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Hello tonight! Agreed. Self-selection critically important. #G2Great 🍎
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DavidJHuber Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3. Considering these questions.. what do we want our kids to learn, how will we know if they have, what will we do if they don’t, what if they already know it? #G2Great #atplc
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I love that Christine. Photographs of kids engaged in joyful literacy is the HEART visual that we are moving in the right direction. JOY is the ultimate goal! #G2Great
    • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      A2~ take lots of pictures of Ss engaged in reading in a variety of settings, share during conferencing as a way of opening up the dialogue~ they love seeing themselves in pictures & it ensures a positive start to the ongoing promotion of ❤️of reading #G2Great
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A3 I am horrible at using small groups. I get nervous about the management aspect. I just finished reading @teachkate's new book, and I am convinced to give it a shot next nine weeks though! Hope to get some ideas from this great group! #g2great
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Yes to this, Valinda. I know National Writing Project has three simple questions ready for the conference that puts the student in charge of the manner in which a piece will get response: Bless? Press? or Address? The student gets to choose here based upon what's needed. #g2great
    In reply to @vrkimmel
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Hi Rita. So good to see you! #G2Great
    • RitaWirtz Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      Hello tonight! Agreed. Self-selection critically important. #G2Great 🍎
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • GreeneMachine82 Mar 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3: the purpose of the group determines its members. Strategy groups, book clubs, etc. Flexibility in groups happens naturally as learning grows. #g2great
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3 Do not group by abilities, focus on diversity. Let all students learn at their pace with help, with support. Focus on eliminating labels and giving the support that is needed. Always do what it takes. #g2great
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A3: In elem I moved from levelled groups (forgive me for my ignorance at the time) to interest groups. In Junior High I do less in small groups because logistically I don't have as much flexibility. In the end I always reevaluate how things are going and working for Ss #G2Great
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3: gather as much information about the reader in order to drive small group instruction. Big fan of triangulating and messy sheets of @ClareandTammy #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    ALWAYS Roman! #G2Great
    • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      A3 Do not group by abilities, focus on diversity. Let all students learn at their pace with help, with support. Focus on eliminating labels and giving the support that is needed. Always do what it takes. #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I love these questions because it's as if you were part of a coaching session I had with a teacher today. These are the essential questions that drive us. #G2Great
    In reply to @DavidJHuber
  • RitaWirtz Mar 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Hi, Tyler! A2: Agreed. Certainly mid-course corrections, but if you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there. We need a roadmap to success to start with! #G2Great
    In reply to @teachjanderson
  • vrkimmel Mar 29 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A3 More and more I want small group to be as compelling and creative as whole group instruction. Hook 'em, teach/model, highly engaging text (dear God no dry commercial texts--authentic texts, please) thought-provoking Qs, discussion, Ss and T knitting hearts together #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A3 We should hear students’ voices in small groups more than Ts as we assume expert kidwatcher status & leave room to promote increasing independence. #G2Great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Me too! How many of us learned from @ConferringCarl ? And I keep learning each time I listen to him speak, go to his sessions at @TCRWP institutes/workshops, when he hosted our #G2Great chat & when I reread his books over & over. I wonder if he realizes his impact? #Tremendous
    In reply to @mollienye72, @ConferringCarl, @ConferringCarl, @TCRWP
  • GetEdFunding Mar 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Happening now: #G2Great #edchat
  • gless54 Mar 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I agree - I think the no agenda is key - and I know that is hard for some Ts! With no agenda, each conference happens naturally with each student - so they may all be different #g2great
    In reply to @vrkimmel
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Absolutely @janmillerburk ALWAYS focus on the students not the text....#G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • janmillburk Mar 29 @ 8:52 PM EDT
      A3 By teaching Ss rather than texts, by focusing on reading process over reading level, & by connecting small group instruction 2 guided, shared, & ind reading #G2Great @BurkinsandYaris
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I will add it to my list of things to check out! #g2great
    In reply to @teachjanderson, @teachkate, @KaganOnline
  • jbazil Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A1 I change my voice and turn into an actress at times. I also get students involved by asking them Qs throughout the story. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I think that the hallmark of keeping students in mind is considering what works (or doesn’t work) from year to year and day to day. Nothing ALWAYS works (practice OR structure!) #G2Great
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Hey All! So happy to be here, albeit late! #G2Great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Hi Patty! Welcome! #g2great
    In reply to @pmgmcgee
  • JimmyCr83638135 Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3.We need to start by removing the leveled books and giving students the idea that they should only read at their level. We should provide them with different leveled books on topics that interest them. This will get conversations amongst themselves going #LitBankStreet #g2great
  • Teachintjay Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: In order to have effective, flexible small-groups, I must know my S's needs, personalities, and learning styles. I must KNOW my Ss in order to be effective in sgs. #G2Great
  • MaddoxRebecca14 Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3: In order to have flexible sm groups it’s important to be kid watchers and confer w/ students. Use the info to create small groups based on many, varied needs in the room. Also having lots of books, time to independent read, & balanced literacy to support the student. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3 Marie Clay taught me that the best lesson plan is sitting in front of us. Less fidelity to programs and more to children as we seize teachable moments. #G2Great
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3: Setting up small groups like an edcamp so kids can choose where they focus their learning (and kids can create some groups too) #G2Great
  • CDWG_California Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    GetEdFunding: Happening now: #G2Great #edchat https://t.co/FvL0t2qDJN #caedchat
  • gless54 Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Yes! And kids love this! I have an @instagram to share these pics - my Ss love seeing themselves #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @instagram
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    #G2Great A3 Avoid The compulsion towards the well oiled machine! If you can turn on autopilot and run your groups and classroom from a distance...you are not present, responsive, or flexible. Untether yourself and find balance based on needs as they ebb and flow.
  • jbazil Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A2 I have never had Kinders lead their conferences before. Curious to see how that works for others. I did use #flipgrid this year & the Ss made a video for their parents. #kinderchat #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    When we allow Ss to lead we learn. #G2Great
    In reply to @janmillburk, @BurkinsandYaris
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    John Medina (Brain Rules) said that if he had it his way, eery teacher would be required to take drama. It’s such a powerful HEAD/HEART HOOK! #G2Great
    • jbazil Mar 29 @ 8:56 PM EDT
      A1 I change my voice and turn into an actress at times. I also get students involved by asking them Qs throughout the story. #g2great
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I want to point the credit for having learned these three questions/stances back to my development and growth as a writing teacher with @writingproject. I've been a TC with this professional organization since 2006 (feels like SI was just yesterday). #g2great
    In reply to @teachjanderson, @vrkimmel, @writingproject
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    Oh man, I got SSOOOO many great ideas from it. I was expecting to help revamp my WCN approach, but it really helped me reenvision my workshop too. Amazing read! #g2great
    In reply to @mrbgilson, @teachkate
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    This can be done wonderfully with Math. Tech can help support. So many possibilities #g2great
    In reply to @MrsPalmer23
  • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A3~utilize all support staff to facilitate groups, clear on goals of developing joyful lifelong readers, read, talk, read, practice, flexibility w/ size of groups is key ~ fluidity is important #G2Great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A3: Flexibility and purpose is key. Remember that variation in practice creates mastery so it is good to allow students a variety of opportunities to practice reading strategies and skills #G2Great
  • jbazil Mar 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A3 Choices and differentiated learning activities. I try to engage their passion for learning within their groups. #g2great #tlap
  • MaddoxRebecca14 Mar 29 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A3: Use a text that each student choose and have a small group using their own text. Practicing a strategy on a self selected 📚#G2Great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    #g2great I love that Mary! I get stressed out when I try to be too overplanned. I love flexibility and creativity. More organic and more where the kids are.
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • janmillburk Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A4 It gives Ts an opportunity to gather insights about how well their instruction is transferring, informing future instructional design #G2Great @BurkinsandYaris
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A4. Workshop teaching maximizes S choice& voice during work time. T only teaches for 8-10 min.(15% of W time). Ss do not have to use the ML info today in this piece/ reading work. Choose where & how to use new learning. SG, Partner & Ind. work all provide choices for Ss. #G2Great
  • RitaWirtz Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Awesome! 'Carrot Seed' for book love and joy of reading! #G2Great 🍎
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    I know. Half the group may need more. Half may need less. That's a good thing! #G2Great
    In reply to @vrkimmel
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A3: Found teaching Ss to ask their own questions is a simple but profound strategy for deepening small group interactions. #G2Great
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A4 All students have different ways of learning. By using workshop teaching you can tailor Instructional design to best respond to student needs with diversity. It encourages teachers to vary their techniques, strategies, supports and do what it takes to help Ss learn. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4 Workshop is the perfect blend of modeling, support and active engagement in independent application. It’s as close to student-centered and it gets. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    When we plan too much, I think that we leave the child out of the mix. The best lesson plans afford more writing AFTER the fact than before. #G2Great
    • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 8:59 PM EDT
      #g2great I love that Mary! I get stressed out when I try to be too overplanned. I love flexibility and creativity. More organic and more where the kids are.
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • RitaWirtz Mar 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    @DrMaryHoward A1: Good question. Really bothers me, too. Real deal best. #G2Great❤️
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A1 Why would we choose to use basal anthology fake versions of picture books that have been cropped modified and adapted when we have the real deal? #G2Great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A4: workshop models make the most time for students to do the work while offering choice, voice and creating agency. #G2Great
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    #g2great A4
    • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
      A4: There is a flexibility to work to the groups needs and not a rigid plan. I think the planning is scary at first but the growth that can happen makes it worth it.
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Amen Mary. We need to learn to plan with kids, always include them. They are important partners in their own learning. #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    #g2great I learn so much from you Mary!!
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    We always ask teacher to put themselves in kids shoes. How you YOU feel if you had a steady diet of fake stories? #G2Great
  • gless54 Mar 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4 Workshop teaching allows students to work at their own pace and have more of a say in their learning - while also having support #g2great
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4: It isn't truly workshop if we aren't teaching with kids in mind. #G2Great
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4 I think the focus on "work" is so important. When I think of how little time my Ss were spending doing the actual work of being readers/writers before I went to workshop, I just cringe. It maximizes worktime w/ the watchful eye of a helper and coach. #g2great
  • dubioseducator Mar 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Sorry to miss out in this conversation #g2great Wearing many hats, but this evenings it’s as “Bubbie” Just heard that my daughter and grandkids have a special shared “reading” time set aside. Proud me! The one on the phone also loves to read.
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    @kelseyscott44 come join the fun #G2Great
    In reply to @kelseyscott44
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4: Simplicity of it is the revolving around of I do, we do, you do and then back around again. Balance of guided & independent. #G2Great
  • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    A4~students are at the core of this model~ reading, thinking, talking& writing~ recipe for success #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    TOGETHER learning my friend. TOGETHER learning! It’s the best kind! #G2Great
  • GreeneMachine82 Mar 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4: Workshop is designed for Ss to maximize their learning. The very definition is working on what you need to succeed as a reader/learner. It frees up Ts to work individually or in small groups. #g2great
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4: When in workshop we are like the coach from a sports team making plans for the weekly practices based on what kids are doing, starting to do, and not yet doing. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    I understand your meaning. Yes, we teach readers not texts. However, text structures unlock potential pathways to develop readers.This is careful work and requires close analysis on our part. It's not the content it's revealing the writing process. Does that make sense? #G2Great
    In reply to @pranikoff
  • vrkimmel Mar 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    A4 Essential to workshop model is the idea of master and apprentice. Only a small amount of time is devoted to the master. The studio *workshop* is built around, designed for the apprentice and their work of approximation until they too become "master". #g2great
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    So critical to hear those student voices, Christine! #G2Great
    In reply to @ChristineBemis2
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    @hgse has a course on teaching students how to ask questions. looks very interesting. #g2great
    In reply to @teachjanderson, @hgse
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    😊 #G2Great
    • dubioseducator Mar 29 @ 9:01 PM EDT
      Sorry to miss out in this conversation #g2great Wearing many hats, but this evenings it’s as “Bubbie” Just heard that my daughter and grandkids have a special shared “reading” time set aside. Proud me! The one on the phone also loves to read.
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    #G2great So true and we are so lucky to be in this together!!
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4 In a workshop model students are active participants rather than passive recipients. Our sights are always on promoting increasing independence. #G2Great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    #G2Great A4 It connects knew to new, provides a tip or tool relevant to current work, allows for independent exploration and collaborative application, and celebrates approximations.
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A4 Workshop design offers us predictable structures that are developmentally appropriate for Ss Lessons are brief and practice is long. #G2Great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    #G2Great A4 workshop advocates for responsive instruction, volume, choice, and voice.
  • JimmyCr83638135 Mar 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A4. Workshop teaching offers the opportunity for the students to learn from their mistakes and take control of their own learning. #LitBankStreet #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Every once in a while I just have to sit back and gaze proudly at the pure dedication flashing glorious across my #G2Great twitter screen. It makes me so proud to be part of this with Fran, Jenn & Amy! @franmcveigh @hayhurst3 and @brennanamy ❤️❤️❤️
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4 I can’t think of an approach more differentiated than workshop model. Children read books they can and want to read as we offer student centered support #G2Great
  • bookblogmomma Mar 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4. Workshop allows me to tailor instruction to provide the amount of support a child needs in the moment while keeping the end goal in mind- independent & proficient reader. #g2great
  • RitaWirtz Mar 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    @DrMaryHoward How kind! Such a pleasure to join you in celebrating reading and all other sweet things tonight! #G2Great❤️
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A4: Workshop, as many teachers new to it discover, gives time to connect and make instructional choices. It is the DNA of workshop. #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A5. Differentiate by changing group sizes - SG, Partner, Indiv. Diff. with type of paper, pen or tech for speech to text. Diff by adding in more oral rehearsal. Encourage Ss to determine which helps them best - gets them "unstuck". #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    The best professional celebrations of all isn’t it! #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    So glad that we have so many friends to share their shiny brilliance on Thursdays with us! #G2Great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @brennanamy
  • AshleyLS_16 Mar 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    #G2Great A4: Workshop gives me the opportunity every day to think about every student and what they need.
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A5 As you reflect and plan with differentiation in mind, it is important to set high expectations and allow students to struggle. You don’t make learning easy. You make it engaging, fun and full of challenges. Sstudents need to find strategies to learn how to overcome. #g2great
  • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A2: start each conference reflecting on what the S is choosing to work on and how they are progressing towards goals they have set for themselves #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Me too Sis! I feel wiser every Thursday night! #G2Great
    • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT
      So glad that we have so many friends to share their shiny brilliance on Thursdays with us! #G2Great
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @hayhurst3, @brennanamy
  • mjjohnson1216 Mar 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    What is shared here helps others learn with examples shared, terminology, and probing questions. We are all very fortunate to have this professional learning available! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A5 The first step is to be an expert ‘noticer’ with a finely tuned zoom lens. This informs us when to support and when to give kids room to problem solve. #G2Great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A4 I love how workshop takes on a personality of its own with Ss. We’ve been doing some book club work and they are so on it about making plans with their clubs and if I forget they make sure and remind me for club time planning. They are leaders! #g2great
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Exactly the point of workshop teaching, @JimmyCr83638135 It allows students to direct their time and their leaning. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A5: Keeping the conference brief and trusting that the learning is in the trying and "mistaking" and seeking out feedback. #G2Great
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A5 Workshop differentiates so naturally and effortlessly. Most important in pushing Ss toward productive struggle lies in reflection and goal-setting, in metacognition and forcing them to think about their own learning and how they can push themselves forward. #g2great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    And when we create that kind of engagement we INSPIRE productive struggle! #G2Great
  • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A3: use formative assessment during the guided practice portion of your mini lessson to create ‘on the spot’ small groups #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Jimmy so glad you are here! Susie here from NYC, beside @pranikoff Excited to be with our #G2Great friends and the students of #LitBankStreet
    • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 8:51 PM EDT
      Hi @JimmyCr83638135 so good to see you here tonight. We want students to search for answers, always. That's where the learning resides. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
      • JimmyCr83638135 Mar 29 @ 8:47 PM EDT
        A2. Teachers should step out of the drivers seat and become familiar with becoming facilitators. Asking critical thinking questions keeps the students searching for answers without them being given. #LitBankStreet #G2Great
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A5: A multigenre writing project builds in genres that are able to be quickly described so the students can move right into them after introduction. Other pieces require a little more thought/work. Students can work at own pace tackling the "big stuff" or working toward. #g2great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Me too @DrMaryHoward you said that so beautifully. I feel the same exact way. So many intelligent conversations so full of passion and promise. #G2Great is a fantastic community. Don't you think, @brennanamy @franmcveigh?
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @franmcveigh, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @brennanamy, @franmcveigh
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    .@MrsPalmer23 What a good way to build the schema for your students and let them know what to be on the lookout for! #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • MrsPalmer23 Mar 29 @ 9:06 PM EDT
      Just spent time whole grp on the 5 big text structures so Ss can anticipate how to read the passages. This transfers to their own reading and writing, esp informational. Feel that there is value in exposing Ss to structure to help enhance understanding.
      In reply to @hayhurst3, @pranikoff
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    You just made me light up to see you at #G2Great How did I miss it? So glad you’re here Patty!
    • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      A5: Keeping the conference brief and trusting that the learning is in the trying and "mistaking" and seeking out feedback. #G2Great
  • GreeneMachine82 Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A5: knowing your Ss and their needs allows for differentiation. Teach Ss to be the little engine that could- struggle up that hill but know that you can do it. #g2great
  • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    The workshop model also highlights the individual interests w/ very little fanfare and lends itself to instruction that is flexible in content & rigor 👍 #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5 We do kids a disservice when we rob them of opportunities to assume their place in the learning drivers seat. We wait in the wings to gently nudge as needed #G2Great
  • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A3: choose instructional strategies carefully; do Ss need modeling, explanation and example, guided practice? #G2Great
  • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    @DrMaryHoward #g2great Mary, I believe teachers are artists. True artists look at their world very carefully and Notice. ❤️
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      A5 The first step is to be an expert ‘noticer’ with a finely tuned zoom lens. This informs us when to support and when to give kids room to problem solve. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    The best learning is always in a community of dedicated others Jenn! #G2Great
    • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      Me too @DrMaryHoward you said that so beautifully. I feel the same exact way. So many intelligent conversations so full of passion and promise. #G2Great is a fantastic community. Don't you think, @brennanamy @franmcveigh?
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @franmcveigh, @brennanamy, @DrMaryHoward, @brennanamy, @franmcveigh
  • SHKrajewski Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Love the addition of book clubs in my classroom over the past few years. Students are reading and discussing more than they ever would have with a whole-class novel. #G2Great
  • vrkimmel Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A5 Multi-level, same topic texts allow for differentiation, but doesn't postpone intellectual development. I hate it when differentiation means some Ss don't get the opportunity for thoughtful discussion on deep topics with the whole class. #g2great
  • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Absolutely @DrMaryHoward My mirror would not function if I wrote all the smart things that @pranikoff says! #G2Great #LitBankStreet
  • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A4: independence practice (bulk of workshop) is all about Ss with choice, goal setting, and support #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    And WE are so excited to have you her friend. Sending big hugs your way ❤️ #G2Great
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A5: I am finding more and more that differentiation for me in JH and HS is options, options for how much help they get and options for how to complete their tasks. Checking in/ offer a hand goes a long way in blding the relationship that leads Ss 2 ask when they need it. #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Totally agree! #G2Great I had a conference today that was so amazing going through a text as writers.
    In reply to @MrsPalmer23, @pranikoff
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    .@hayhurst3 I love this comment. Yes, I totally agree. This is constructivist literacy instruction. We know what we are aiming for AND we know the students in front of us. We have to be seeped in both to make instruction most powerful. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      I understand your meaning. Yes, we teach readers not texts. However, text structures unlock potential pathways to develop readers.This is careful work and requires close analysis on our part. It's not the content it's revealing the writing process. Does that make sense? #G2Great
      In reply to @pranikoff
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A5: Workshop can be so personal and personally driven . . . when Ts give up own control and share the work & planning. Could be more collaborative! #g2great
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A5: delicate balance between independence--instructional materials along with a possible risk. Need to allow students to see what they can do and reflect upon the learning, the process. what just happened? #g2great
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    #G2Great A5 Oh “Protective Effort” “Agency” Terms I first learned via Burkins & Yaris are game changers! Although it’s in our nature to prevent our kids from struggle we realize doing so also cheats them from the sweet success that comes from overcoming challenges Independently.
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Maybe it’s time to EXPAND your bathroom mirror or dedicate a special mirror wall to our amazing Kara! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5 The most important way to differentiate is to know kids and know research. Flawed numbers and flawed scripts will only thwart those efforts. #G2Great
  • SHKrajewski Mar 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Through conferring, I've learned how much my students like to have their own personal goals. This way the learning fits them, and they see that. #G2Great
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    discussion and reflection is key. Too often they are rushed through in order to get to the next lesson or topic. #g2great
    In reply to @vrkimmel
  • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    So true @vrkimmel I have two daughters who have incredible difficulty reading (of course!) but who can think deeply. We MUST differentiate in ways that encourage ALL Students to think deeply. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • vrkimmel Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      A5 Multi-level, same topic texts allow for differentiation, but doesn't postpone intellectual development. I hate it when differentiation means some Ss don't get the opportunity for thoughtful discussion on deep topics with the whole class. #g2great
  • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A5: The productive struggle is where the learning happens. Workshop teaching is the greatest model for differentiation happen naturally #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    I love that. Small groups have become a cattle call rather than an in the moment small group based on an expert professional noticing #G2Great
    • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      A3: use formative assessment during the guided practice portion of your mini lessson to create ‘on the spot’ small groups #G2Great
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5: When our AP ENG LANG AND COMP students drafted an archetypal analysis this spring, they had five films (READING IN THE DARK) from which to choose. Some had archetypes on the surface. Others worked in a little more deeply into narrative. And I got reading variety. #g2great
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5: We know the T S relationship is essential and Workshop creates space to build these sacred relationships around learning. #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Great idea Mary! Maybe I'll put up some chalkboard paper so that my husband can actually see himself when he shaves in the morning! #G2Great #LitBankStreet @pranikoff
  • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5: productive struggle comes when we stop spoon feeding our Ss! It’s so hard as Ts, but we train them to look for our approval, not confidence in themselves #G2Great
  • SHKrajewski Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Getting students to see that the struggle is a good thing can be hard. When they see others going through it too, it helps. #G2Great
    In reply to @brennanamy
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Our teaching ought to be "handmade" we cannot follow as teachers we have to lead and allow Ss to shape the path. #G2Great
    In reply to @pranikoff
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    I LOVE that thought ❤️ #G2Great
    • donohoe_kitty Mar 29 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      @DrMaryHoward #g2great Mary, I believe teachers are artists. True artists look at their world very carefully and Notice. ❤️
      • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:07 PM EDT
        A5 The first step is to be an expert ‘noticer’ with a finely tuned zoom lens. This informs us when to support and when to give kids room to problem solve. #G2Great
  • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A5~ relationships w/ your Ss first & foremost ~ you'll know their likes, dislikes, struggles and can coach them thru such~ differentiation is seamless when you have a strong foundation of trust among Ts&Ss ~ possibilities are endless #G2Great
  • chrisp16 Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    The students need to discover what they can do or what they did in order to solve the problem. This is where the learning takes place. #g2great
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A6: Have Ss build anchor charts. Have Ss create own bookmark prompts off of charts. Have Ss create own goal reminders. Have Ss reflect w/ partner on a) goal for today b) MWI -progress? c)share Put Ss in charge of own learning. #G2Great
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    It is so great when you are discussing a skill-- like theme-- and all Ss can chime in w/ personal reading experiences that were successful bc they were reading at their level! Great discussion, and built-in book recommendations! #g2great
    In reply to @vrkimmel
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    I think the key in Wksp is developing Ss mindsets to engage with productive struggle & want to grow as a learner. #G2Great
    • brennanamy - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      A5: The productive struggle is where the learning happens. Workshop teaching is the greatest model for differentiation happen naturally #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    😝 #G2Great
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Ladies, Ladies. I'm blushing....Don't you know I'm a listener! I just surround myself with really smart, kind, inspiring, excellent friends. Love you both. @DrMaryHoward @suzrolander #G2Great
  • SuziSCatLover Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Osich. 🔥 #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    What can I say… we ❤️ you! #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A6 I love Sara Ahmed’s soft start as a ritual for independent reading 1st thing in the day. It turns our classroom library into an instructional welcome wagon. #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Don't be fooled, @DrMaryHoward I work with her daily.... #G2Great #LitBankStreet
  • OrganicLeaderVB Mar 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    #G2Great #VBHasJoy Check out What's JOY Got to Do With It? (via https://t.co/6AOQ5nTo0T) https://t.co/bwdhTRlfvx
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    ❤️ #G2Great
    • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      Came a bit late but, heck, I am so glad to be here!
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    So well said! @hayhurst3 I love the notion of our teaching being handmade and personalized. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      Our teaching ought to be "handmade" we cannot follow as teachers we have to lead and allow Ss to shape the path. #G2Great
      In reply to @pranikoff
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A6: I would say consistency. I am an elementary teacher by training now living in the land of JH and loving it. But I still to a visual schedule every morning and when I forget (today) I am reminded quickly. If we want students to know what to do we need to teach them. #G2Great
  • palmeram Mar 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Yes! Productive struggle is such an important concept...one we need to engage in as adults and facilitate in our students. #G2Great
    In reply to @teachjanderson
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Lucky, lucky me!!!! @DrMaryHoward @suzrolander #G2Great is life-changing!
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A6: So many structures. Key is practice, simplicity, and consistency so kids can go deep over time. #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    We were just speaking about how important both things are, knowing kids and research tonight @bankstreetedu #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      A5 The most important way to differentiate is to know kids and know research. Flawed numbers and flawed scripts will only thwart those efforts. #G2Great
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A6 We start class every single day with at least 15 minutes of reading. That time is sacred and we never miss it, no matter what. It starts our day off right. Ss know what to expect, and that I won't curveball them. They need rituals. #g2great
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A6 Use some predictable routines to help master independence. When you build structures that students know and expect, you can help each student go further with their learning. Time to time, shake it up, let kids lead how they see fit. Always make it about them. #g2great
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A6: I like to teach a few short go-to protocols for kids to use when they are looking to get feedback from peers. This way they know how to initiate the convo, how to respond, and how to move back to work. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Sara Ahmed first wrote about it in Upstanders w/Smokey Daniels. Kid walk in the room, get a book and read for ___ minutes (thus soft start to the day) Best way to begin day EVER! #G2Great @SaraKAhmed @smokeylit
  • GreeneMachine82 Mar 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A6: establish routines and practice them right off the bat. Let the Ss have a say in how the classroom runs. Make anchor charts together that are visible/accessible. Create a classroom democracy, not a dictatorship #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    And this from a gal who pushed back on Twitter for YEARS! I finally made a difference! Woo hooo! #G2Great #LitBankStreet
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A6 We can begin by creating a schedule that holds tight to our non-negotiables such as read aloud, independent reading and conferring. 1st things 1st. #G2Great
  • JimmyCr83638135 Mar 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A6. Providing the students with routines and a visual schedule is the introduction into independence. These minor details are essential in any classroom and at any age in my opinion. #LitBankStreet #g2great
  • SHKrajewski Mar 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    I agree 100%. My students start with reading each day too, and we learn and discuss it's importance. #g2great
    In reply to @Mrs_J_of_EAMS
  • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A6: most important component is Ss having choice during independent portion, which strategy are they choosing to work on and why? Ss need to know and work towards that expectation daily. #G2Great
  • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Yes, Mary, one more check on the to do list and not a reaction to the needs of students. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      I love that. Small groups have become a cattle call rather than an in the moment small group based on an expert professional noticing #G2Great
      • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
        A3: use formative assessment during the guided practice portion of your mini lessson to create ‘on the spot’ small groups #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Without that, everything we do is little more than spitting in the wind guesswork. #G2Great
  • MrsPalmer23 Mar 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    This seems so simple, yet it sounds highly effective! May need to adopt this strategy esp w/ a brand new S in the room since last week! Tx #G2Great
    In reply to @pmgmcgee
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A6 I also use @pennykittle's "Read, Write, Study, Craft, Share" structure for my board agenda. They know we will do these things every day. Not always in the same order, but every day! #g2great
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A6: Ts cannot be the gatekeepers of next steps for students. If we make available next step options (revise, start a new piece, etc.) and lots of paper choice in primary, engaged learners thrive. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Sadly accurate (and I think getting worse). and one-size-fits-all lesson plans more prevalent. #G2Great
    • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      Yes, Mary, one more check on the to do list and not a reaction to the needs of students. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
      • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
        I love that. Small groups have become a cattle call rather than an in the moment small group based on an expert professional noticing #G2Great
        • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:08 PM EDT
          A3: use formative assessment during the guided practice portion of your mini lessson to create ‘on the spot’ small groups #G2Great
  • MrsPalmer23 Mar 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    #G2Great We have the same non-negotiable 15 mins daily, but it's right after lunch as a quiet, internal transition back to CR.
    In reply to @Mrs_J_of_EAMS
  • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Reminds me of the work by @BurkinsandYaris Who's Doing the Work. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @BurkinsandYaris
    • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      A5: productive struggle comes when we stop spoon feeding our Ss! It’s so hard as Ts, but we train them to look for our approval, not confidence in themselves #G2Great
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    So glad you mention adults here @palmeram & @teachjanderson We have to learn and model what we teach to our students. Many of us did not grow up with a notion of productive struggle, but that's where we learn. We have to be clear about this w/our students. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • palmeram Mar 29 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      Yes! Productive struggle is such an important concept...one we need to engage in as adults and facilitate in our students. #G2Great
      In reply to @teachjanderson
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A6 Peer collaboration and book centered dialogue shouldn’t be an afterthought but a central feature of daily rituals we offer. They must be business as usual #G2Great
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  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    And the prompting funnel so Ss do as much work as possible! #G2Great
    In reply to @suzrolander, @DrMaryHoward, @BurkinsandYaris
  • suzrolander Mar 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    And...if we model that we struggle too it helps them see the normalcy and the importance of struggle. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • SHKrajewski Mar 29 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      Getting students to see that the struggle is a good thing can be hard. When they see others going through it too, it helps. #G2Great
      In reply to @brennanamy
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Such a simple and yet powerful shift. I often hear, “But we have to…. “ We don’t HAVE to do anything but the right thing for kids. If our schedule is carved in stone, then we have a bigger problem to deal with first #G2Great
    • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 9:18 PM EDT
      I love starting the day with reading I have done it forever, either them to themselves or me to them. But we read.
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward, @SaraKAhmed, @smokeylit
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A7. Transfer = opportunities to use skill in other content areas/real life. Ask Ss where think it is feasible. Check in often. Record on chart when transfers. Make a big deal out of meeting THIS goal of transfer! #g2great
  • palmeram Mar 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Agreed! The best way to facilitate productive struggle in students is to know what it feels like and how to push through it as adults. #G2Great
    In reply to @pranikoff, @teachjanderson
  • ChristineBemis2 Mar 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A6~use of student created visuals w/ classroom expectations/protocols...accessibility to a variety of resources to assist w/questioning techniques to keep learning flowing~like anchor charts, student notebooks w/helpful suggestions~#G2Great
  • SHKrajewski Mar 29 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Definitely! We teachers need to let our students bare witness to our struggles. #G2Great
    In reply to @suzrolander
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A7 Multiple exposure in multiple contexts with extensive practice over time. I just don’t know any other way to promote transfer. #G2Great
  • AffinitoLit Mar 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A7: I plan for intentional transfer by responding to students’ interests and current levels of development while carefully sequencing skill and strategy instruction: the blending of teacher expertise and student curiosity to make learning targeted and authentic. #g2great
  • NowakRo Mar 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A7 I plan connections to learning as we discover the learning. Authentic connections should not be artificially made after but need to be part of the process with students. Take time to build on these connections with students. Let students lead in creating connections. #g2great
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    It originated in an English class, but I have a friend who also uses it to craft lessons in Social Studies. I think it is a strategy that could work for any content area. It's just a way of pulling all the strands of literacy into your lesson intentionally. #g2great
    In reply to @MrsPalmer23, @pennykittle
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Agreed @NowakRo predictable structures allow for independence in the classroom. Students can take off on their own if they understand how things work in their space. Then, they can also handle shaking it up. Structure first. Then change. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Three words PICK YOUR BATTLES ❤️ #G2Great
    • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 9:22 PM EDT
      Yup, and some days the majority don't want to read and I am ok with that too. Some days haha
      In reply to @DrMaryHoward
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A7: Loved this anchoring chart for transfer from @NancyFrey & @DFISHERSDSU - best idea I've seen. Highly recommend their books! #G2Great
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A7: In writing, designing units so that kids are writing more than one piece (or two or three) to transfer those skills across pieces. #G2Great
  • mollienye72 Mar 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A6:don’t shortchange building community! Our hopes, dreams, routines and expectations are all an outgrowth from our day one. And I’ve never taken the same path twice. Certainly I have a map, but the route is determined by the Ss in front of me. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    GORGEOUS! #G2Great
  • GreeneMachine82 Mar 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A7: Plan with autonomy and purpose in mind. What is the expectation for learning? Why do Ss need to know this? Share the importance & purpose w/Ss. Let them know that application of learning is the goal. #G2Great
  • franmcveigh Mar 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    And I would be OOH, Wow, you all want to write instead of Read! How awesome! #G2Great
    In reply to @mrbgilson, @DrMaryHoward
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A7 It's more than the gradual release it's also how we leverage independence. We need to be open to what Ss do and their level of agency. #g2Great
  • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A6: Reflection is a big part of transfer. Taking the time to reflect on how one will use the skills and strategies learned in future learning. #G2Great
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A7 This year I have focused on think-alouds. Kids need to learn how to think about the content. THINK, not THINGS. So lots of anchor charts, and lots of practice thinking about different types of text using the same processes. #g2great (I am hoping this makes sense LOL)
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A7 We increase the potential for transfer when we create an invisible thread across the learning day rather than segmenting the day into discrete subject area. #G2Great
  • mjjohnson1216 Mar 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Would you please share how the pieces might transfer into life situations? #G2Great
    • pmgmcgee Mar 29 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      A7: In writing, designing units so that kids are writing more than one piece (or two or three) to transfer those skills across pieces. #G2Great
  • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A7: I am working on a plan for students writing to all be choice driven. I have introduced multiple forms and not it is time for them to show what they like and build that. #G2Great
  • pranikoff Mar 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    With this choice you have to be ready to have students get it wrong sometimes. Part of owning your learning is feeling when it is right on and when it is not. #G2Great #LitBankStreet
    • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      A6: most important component is Ss having choice during independent portion, which strategy are they choosing to work on and why? Ss need to know and work towards that expectation daily. #G2Great
  • Dale_Chu Mar 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3: By writing more and getting published. Just had an op-ed in @educationweek last month https://t.co/l1tXU6b5gC #G2Great
  • saralizbright Mar 29 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A7: focusing on process instead of product (in any content area) lends itself to transferability #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7 Transfer of learning requires that we are willing to transfer ownership to children. Kids need extensive opportunities to apply learning. #G2Great
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Greenbelt “Joy” writing? #G2Great
    • mrbgilson Mar 29 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      A7: I am working on a plan for students writing to all be choice driven. I have introduced multiple forms and not it is time for them to show what they like and build that. #G2Great
  • Mrs_J_of_EAMS Mar 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    No, but I just saw this the other day as I was looking at Corwin Press's site for something else! I thought then that I should get it. I will add it to my list! #g2great
    In reply to @pmgmcgee, @drmollyness
  • LiteracyCoachKS Mar 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    #G2Great Pour Learning through the 4 silos, right Fran and Jan 😁
  • MacdonaldJaimie Mar 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    #G2Great
    In reply to @brennanamy
  • teachjanderson Mar 29 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A7: This post by @grantwiggins is a must on understanding transfer. Not easy to teach or do. https://t.co/hAQurKncGL #G2Great
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  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Can you tell us more Patty? #G2Great
    In reply to @Mrs_J_of_EAMS, @pmgmcgee, @drmollyness
  • DrMaryHoward - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    #G2Great is thrilled to welcome Tammy Mulligan & Clare Landrigan back to the guest host seat to discuss their amazing new book. Please join us! @ClareandTammy @franmcveigh @brennanamy @hayhurst3 Alert: https://t.co/hQ4tKbLHvZ
  • PaulWHankins Mar 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    I got stuck "inside" of "Look Inside" FEEDBACK THAT MOVES WRITERS FORWARD. I'm going to put this on my PD Read List (I'm over book budget right now. . .big time. . .). I like what you say about reflection here. We build in a lot of reflection within our MGP in #Room407 #g2great
    In reply to @pmgmcgee
  • JimmyCr83638135 Mar 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A7. In writing students should start without the rules of grammar and punctuation. These rules limit them and their ideas. It is not until their writing is complete that they begin revising and doing so on a topi of interest. #LitBankStreet #G2Great
  • hayhurst3 - Moderator Mar 29 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Thank you for sharing this I really appreciate it. #G2great
    In reply to @teachjanderson, @grantwiggins