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teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome! Please introduce yourself, your role and where you are from! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I am Teresa, MS Literacy Teacher, from NY. #makeitreal

MrRussoRH Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hello #makeitreal friends! Todd from NY- HS assistant principal. https://t.co/RD9B0VmLpG

StantonAlana Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hi Alana Stanton from Dacula Georgia. I love using music and pop culture in our class. Can't wait to learn some new ideas #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Denis, K-12 Math supervisor, realmaker, and author of Instant Relevance! Welcome to all! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH Hi Todd! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@StantonAlana Hi Alana! #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I'm Sean, I chill with 3rd graders, I'm from space, but I'm currently stuck in Florida. Excited to #makeitreal with my pal @teresagross625!

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Hello Denis! Thanks for stopping by! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Come on over to #makeitreal and bring your #kidsdeserveit hats with you!

perfinker Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#makeitreal Hi team. Joining and lurking as I can tonight. Multi-tasking! I have read the chapter :) Gillian from Vancouver #imaginED #IE

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones Nice to have you with us! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@perfinker Hi Gillian! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@teresagross625 I heard this was a cool chat so I figured I'd try it out #MakeItReal

seanrussell311 Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Aloha! Sean from Raleigh, NC here. I'm a 5th grade math and science teacher. #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Glad you could make it, think you will like it. You might know the author of the book.... #makeitreal

KConner1213 Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Karen from San Antonio, TX 5th grade, self contained #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@seanrussell311 Hi Sean! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hello #MakeItReal so excited to chat tonight. This is Melissa from Katy TX! https://t.co/WVS05HWJMO

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@seanrussell311 Welcome Sean! Thanks for joining #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@KConner1213 Hi Karen! #makeitreal

primarybalance2 Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Sarah from Virginia Beach and I teach 2nd! #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@seanrussell311 Two Seans, because Seans #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant Hi Melissa! #makeitreal

RadfordAmy Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I'm Amy. Middle school ELA teacher from TN. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@primarybalance2 You're Back! Welcome :) #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@primarybalance2 Hi Sarah! #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 28 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi y'all! Valerie from Atlanta. Teacher of Littles. Presently editing a video for a huge grant using my #MakeItReal philosophy!

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@StantonAlana #MakeItReal Hello!!! https://t.co/ILyAcvBZAv

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@RadfordAmy Hi Amy! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes Hi Valerie! How are you? #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones @teresagross625 #makeitreal Hello you two! https://t.co/Z2f9H0FCfd

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes Ooh! Good luck and let me know if you need any support! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@RadfordAmy Welcome to #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q1 #makeitreal @MathDenisNJ https://t.co/j46uaARNqz

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A1: engagement! Ss love it! It connects to them. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Come on out to #MakeItReal @MissDenko @BethHouf @burgessdave @JayBilly2 @Jonharper70bd @kennisdani @alicekeeler

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Hello #MakeItReal friends Spiri from PA joining in 😊

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@teresagross625 So excited you are hosting cause you rock!!! #makeitreal https://t.co/oZp55VMIRV

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A1: we bring their world into our instruction #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes Good evening! #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@teresagross625 I'm great! We are on Fall break. Been a quiet week! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant Thanks friend! #makeitreal

hdutrey Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Little late, but I'm Heather, an instructional coach from IA #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1: If one thing activates student passion, it's pop culture. It belongs to them! We have to use it or risk wasting the opp #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Hello there! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@hdutrey Hi Heather! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri HI! #MakeItReal https://t.co/hDJ7aCvgZS

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones @seanrussell311 I haven't met a Sean I didn't like ...hello boys 😊 #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @MathDenisNJ #makeitreal Relevance, interest, passion, current trends all of which Ss are encompassed by & use daily

forthekiddoes Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Thank you! We've made a video carpool karaoke style for the first level of a district "Shark Tank" proposal. #makeitreal

MrRussoRH Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1: look to create rapport with students and make connections that will create but in. #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1: learned all kinds of literary vocab through Lego Movie. #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant @teresagross625 Heyyy! #makeitreal

StantonAlana Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1 It makes the ss have a connection. It beings an element of magic to the room. They bond over pop culture #makeitreal

V_Sojo Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A1: Novelty heightens student interest and as a result creates a sense of relevance and therefore improves engagement #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH Creating safe learning environment. #makeitreal

KConner1213 Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 Ss want to know we speak their language. They feel they can be understood #MakeItReal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal A1 To create authentic & relevant learning experiences Ts need to make connections with Ss.

forthekiddoes Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 It's what the know and identify with. We have to bring it into learning. Art. Music. TV. Dance. #MakeItReal

StantonAlana Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1b It also allows them to make connections later. It creates memorable lessons #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@StantonAlana Love the magic....Harry Potter is such a great connection.... #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: IF Ss know their interests are valued and their opinions on Pop culture are welcome, conversations rise to a new level #MakeItReal

hdutrey Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1: Relationships w Ss are SO important... easy way to create relationships is w common interests - including pop culture #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@V_Sojo Welcome! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Hey hey! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@KConner1213 Absolutely! #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri @seanrussell311 Well, hello! #makeitreal https://t.co/jpGD9NRxNl

V_Sojo Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

And making connects is the key to learning #makeitreal https://t.co/2EYpzclw1p

StantonAlana Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1b It also allows them to make connections later. It creates memorable lessons #makeitreal

JayBilly2 Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Hello friends let's #makeitreal in NJ- I'm Jay, an elementary principal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@hdutrey Definitely. #makeitreal

RadfordAmy Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1: It had been an immediate and easy connection to make with Ss. #makeitreal

hdutrey Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

And they're more likely to engage/participate in class:) #makeitreal https://t.co/zvM3bCMZMV

KConner1213 Sep 28 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A1 Ss want to know we speak their language. They feel they can be understood #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@JayBilly2 Welcome! #makeitreal

perfinker Sep 28 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A1 #makeitreal The emotional significance is where benefit originates--so POP culture is one way to get to that… https://t.co/JaYuDghmA6

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q1 #makeitreal @MathDenisNJ https://t.co/j46uaARNqz

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@V_Sojo #MakeItReal Hello my friend!

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@perfinker Yes. #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 Instant Relevance! If you're conversant in Ss' culture, they trust you, and they get you easier. #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@JayBilly2 Hi Jay! Long time! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: reluctant readers LOVE analyzing song lyrics #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@JayBilly2 Good evening Jay! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones Yes, they do! #makeitreal

JoziKettle Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1: sparks interest and creates connections #MakeItReal

JacquieGentile Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @teresagross625 Jacquie, Pa 8th gr math, not big on tv, but hope to gain ideas tonight. Thks for avenue. #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@JoziKettle Welcome! #makeitreal

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Helloooo #MakeItReal https://t.co/ajQx9JiEGX

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@JayBilly2 Hi Jay! Thanks for seeing my bat signal! #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@JacquieGentile Welcome! #makeitreal

JayBilly2 Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Hello my friend #makeitreal https://t.co/niV523bQZD

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@JayBilly2 Hi Jay! Long time! #makeitreal

V_Sojo Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@teresagross625 Hi and thank you :) Sojo, educator from India #makeitreal landed here because of @ChouinardJahant

primarybalance2 Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1: integrating pop culture helps Ts relate to Ss and resulted in relationship building bc Ss will think you "get them" #makeitreal

seanrussell311 Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1. Utilizing pop culture makes teaching even more fun for me. #makeitreal #somewhatselfish

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ I thought he came for me? @JayBilly2 #makeitreal

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@StantonAlana hey girl! #makeitreal https://t.co/bFFhwVFz5T

RadfordAmy Sep 28 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ #makeitreal. I have done just that by asking them to tell me about Pokemon. They will talk forever!

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q2 #makeitreal @MathDenisNJ https://t.co/NaoDFk8VdA

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @JayBilly2 You're my bat signal! #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@seanrussell311 Right?????? I agree! #makeitreal

V_Sojo Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I like this! "Instant Relevance!" #MakeItReal https://t.co/mUZTEi2Gsj

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A1 Instant Relevance! If you're conversant in Ss' culture, they trust you, and they get you easier. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@RadfordAmy check out and follow @PokemonGoEdu #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A2: We just recorded Carpool Karaoke. The kids LOVED it! #makeitreal

hdutrey Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A2: Don't have a classroom right now, but I have used the TV show Numbers in math class:) #makeitreal

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones @seanrussell311 Hello friends 😊 #MakeItReal https://t.co/WcuQP1rKkE

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri #makeitreal https://t.co/8BBRk1WuPM

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1 I was talking about #StevenUniverse w/some 5th graders the other day, one said, "Other teachers don't watch shows we watch!" #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A2: #makeitreal https://t.co/0LDWs0B4Nx

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2 I haven't embedded , but there's an understanding & a tone. Rather than co-opt, I want to come from a recognizable place. #makeitreal

seanrussell311 Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2. I've been seasoning lessons with a little @adamruins I like the way the show cites its sources. #makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2 I use Mythbusters with them often. We design our own tests based on things we hear or read.The last was Pop Rocks, #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: doing a sci-fi unit? #makeitreal They love The Walking Dead https://t.co/pQj4s3LmEh

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2: Big fan of Antiques Roadshow. HIstory, art, lit, form, function, value, rarity. So much to talk about! #MakeItReal

StantonAlana Sep 28 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A2 I'm also using Shimmer and Shine on @nickjr .I had a child who was in the commercials come talk to our class about their exp. #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes Excellent! #makeitreal

JoziKettle Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: coding with disney characters. Stop animation with lego figures. Ninjago time #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @MathDenisNJ A2 #makeitreal Dr. Who- problem-solving, science, pop culture Myth Busters- exp design Scorpions- collaboration

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: Shark Tank #makeitreal

hdutrey Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2: A teacher at our school uses different "funnies", even Fallon, for Friday Fun-Thoughts to get kids excited about her class. #makeitreal

RadfordAmy Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2. I bring in The Walking Dead into our dialogue journals. We make predictions for the new season. #makeitreal

V_Sojo Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Makes the job of the teacher all the more difficult yet exciting that u need to be as contemporary about culture as they are #MakeItReal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A2 There is a lot of #StevenUniverse talk this year. Last year, there was SO MUCH @HamiltonMusical in my classroom. #makeitreal

MrRussoRH Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: not in the classroom now and don't watch a ton of tv but LOVED using movies more than TV to make connections- Star Wars,etc.😀#makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: Pretty Little Liars....they watch it.... #makeitreal https://t.co/wViDmhROel

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @MathDenisNJ #MakeItReal I also talk a lot about shows I watch that they do too-conn-Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time, NCIS

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2: Don't forget that your shows are valuable because they connect to your life. Transitive property of pop culture! #MakeItReal

seanrussell311 Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A2. I'm way more of a nostalgic pop culture referencer though. Magnum P.I. and MacGyver are my go to shows. #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@V_Sojo I don't think you -need- to so much as it's helpful...there's also currency, in "I don't watch that, that's not for me." #makeitreal

perfinker Sep 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#makeitreal LOL A2 In my graduate course on educational theory I did refer to Montell Jordan "this is how we do it"… https://t.co/Tuc9pHGXiH

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q2 #makeitreal @MathDenisNJ https://t.co/NaoDFk8VdA

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@seanrussell311 I love those! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@perfinker #makeitreal https://t.co/qFRxAReiNs

V_Sojo Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones I kind of read up about shows than watch them :P #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Make sure to follow 5 people! Great ideas! #makeitreal

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH Yes, my family & I don't watch TV but have incorporated book characters into lessons, like Harry Potter #MakeitReal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@perfinker I was trying to figure out how to hit the like button more than once for this... #makeitreal

JayBilly2 Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I'm not in classroom but especially like talking about Col. Hogan from Hogans Heroes and the Professor from Gilligans Island #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A2: Switched at Birth was popular #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q3 #makeitreal @MathDenisNJ https://t.co/Gjjut7vEgL

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2 #makeitreal use a lot of Magic School Bus & School House Rock students love it. Relevant memories. Tracks back to early exp of learning

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A2: Orange is the New Black was popular. #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@JacquieGentile My kids do netflix almost exclusively. That helps me rewind their interests to find out why! #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant Kids love those. #makeitreal

V_Sojo Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@RadfordAmy Yes, classrooms must be about conversations - similar likes can lead to good conversations #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A3 I think there's LA -and- Math gold to be had in analyzing hip-hop rhyme structure. Especially w/some of the wordier rappers. #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A3: National Anti-Bullying Week....Brave.... #makeitreal https://t.co/ZFTjVjAQYP

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A3: didn't you just ask me that :) #MakeItReal https://t.co/l0WiVxYTjG

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 7:07 PM EDT

How could you incorporate this song into instruction? #makeitreal #tlap @MathDenisNJ https://t.co/ZFTjVjAQYP

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A3 #makeitreal https://t.co/UJiv3IZizI

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 7:11 PM EDT

@teresagross625 1. poetic lyrics analysis. 2. psychology of hearing the message 3. "what does bravery mean to you?" 4. Visual stim analysis

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @MathDenisNJ A3 #makeitreal Music to sing to and get energized "Happy" or science songs "Element Song" & "Weird Science" fun

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones LOVE hip-hop. So do Ss. #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Yes, but everyone else wasn't there. :) #makeitreal

JoziKettle Sep 28 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A3: how about book and new movie about middle school being the worst years of my life. That could be used #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@ChouinardJahant My kids love Happy. #makeitreal

hdutrey Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3: Change the lyrics to popular songs to help Ss remember content! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@JoziKettle Absolutely! Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children coming out. #makeitreal

ByrneLearning Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @MathDenisNJ Pop music easily lends itself to word choice, purpose, theme, symbolism, figurative language #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3 #makeitreal @teresagross625 I have students write lyrics related to science with current songs or raps of science it's fun.

JoziKettle Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3: Digital citizenship copyright #MakeItReal

KConner1213 Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3 Ask Ss to find a song that relates to a book character, historical figure, any concept. Justify that choice #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@hdutrey Yes! #makeitreal

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones I admire those that can write meaningful lyrics, that rhyme, and can drop a funky beat to it #puretalent #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@KConner1213 Excellent! #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @flocabulary has added some cool tools for Ss to write their own rap music. Have your kids write bars on topic! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones there totally is, at a lot of levels. basic rhythm to statistical analysis of word choice and rapper speed #MakeItReal

seanrussell311 Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A3. The 5th grade ELA teacher at @FredAOldsElem does a song lyric analysis project that is crazy awesome! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@teresagross625 #makeitreal It doesn't matter bad day or good day you will smile. Sets the tone for the day!

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Hello to anyone who snuck by me! #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@perfinker Yes ma'am! #makeitreal

hdutrey Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Ss are way better at it then me!! Give them a chance and they'll impress you every time:) #makeitreal https://t.co/PymVrAP2u9

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@MagicPantsJones I admire those that can write meaningful lyrics, that rhyme, and can drop a funky beat to it #puretalent #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@seanrussell311 LOVE IT! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@hdutrey #makeitreal Me too!

StantonAlana Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3 My love! I play throughout the day. I use piano renditions of pop songs. I also change words to pop songs for transitions #makeitreal

RadfordAmy Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3. Whenever we are reading a story we will discuss what would be the characters' favorite song and why. #makeitreal

MrRussoRH Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3: songs make such strong connections!Remember watching HBO doc in 9th grade on Vietnam- Born in the USA in it=powerful! 💜😊#makeitreal

forthekiddoes Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A3 My Littles love to alter lyrics to pop songs. I play music all day and love their voices when they recognize the instrumental.#MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri @MagicPantsJones I possess an odd talent for rhyming and making up songs. #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Q4 #makeitreal @MathDenisNJ https://t.co/F8l5KJQHKe

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@StantonAlana Love it! #makeitreal

StantonAlana Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A3b I love using shake it off for Wed. math opener. Kids listen to song as I write two numbers They shake off least greatest #makeitreal

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@hdutrey Yes! Found song on regrouping sung to Taylor Swift Blank Space #MakeItReal

hdutrey Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@StantonAlana This is great!! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@StantonAlana #makeitreal https://t.co/XVba6qDTnP

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@perfinker You snuck by me! #makeitreal A very happy evening to you! https://t.co/iUoWeePi0S

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Yeah! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A4: gaming...... Ss love gaming. #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A4: sports...... #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri Amen! #makeitreal

perfinker Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

#makeitreal A3 My ECO-interests: Many songs could be analyzed as reflection of our CONSUMER culture. Buy/Own = HAPP… https://t.co/oBAjH9owxM

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q3 #makeitreal @MathDenisNJ https://t.co/Gjjut7vEgL

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A4: fashion #MakeItReal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A4: commercials...... #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ That's a good one! #makeitreal

MrRussoRH Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A4: sports, video games, social media tech...loved talking sports and games when I taught- still do! #makeitreal

RickJetter Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

"Math is a wonderful thing" song by Jack Black in School of Rock is a fun tool to use #makeitreal

JayBilly2 Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A4: I make a point to tell the kids I share a birthday with Justin Bieber ... And the same initials... I'm so cool #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @itsmeSpiri I can write some, but I need to get warmed up before I can freestyle any. #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT

WOW! That flew by! #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@JayBilly2 They must love you....and are SO jealous! #makeitreal

KConner1213 Sep 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A4 Trends/viral videos like planking (geometry), bottle flipping (percentages), funny vines (hooks), Endzone dance celebrations! #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks for an excellent #MakeItReal! Join us next week, same time, same hashtag! https://t.co/NO861Kk3t9

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ LOVE how he's gazing at you 😍😊#MakeItReal

RadfordAmy Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A4. Anytime I can bring in a tv show as an example. When teaching phrases Ss found examples of fitting titles. #makeitreal

hdutrey Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@KConner1213 Awesome ideas! #makeitreal

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

That was a fun lil chat! You're alright, #makeitreal! And thanks to Teresa with the Good ?s! Nice work, @teresagross625

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thank you for participating! Had so much fun! #makeitreal https://t.co/oMdNhCDHMK

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @MathDenisNJ #makeitreal A4 Current Novels, movies, Pokémon, superheroes, comic books, YouTube shows, memes, sports

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:58 PM EDT

I hope you've enjoyed reading Instant Relevance so far! I'd love your Reviews on Amazon https://t.co/azVqOXZGlU #makeitreal

JoziKettle Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A4: gamify your class @classcraftgame @codemokey@kodable #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri I'm pretty amazing #makeitreal

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Good night everyone! Picture day tomorrow! Need my beauty sleep! #makeitreal

perfinker Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT

#makeitreal A4 What our restaurants say about us--look at fast food favourites/advertising--message/meaning--impact… https://t.co/0kXgFGjF2h

teresagross625 Sep 28 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Q4 #makeitreal @MathDenisNJ https://t.co/F8l5KJQHKe

MagicPantsJones Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@JoziKettle I love @classcraftgame so much! #makeitreal

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @MathDenisNJ #makeitreal A4 Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson too many novels to name I read same ones to connect

StantonAlana Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A4 ss used minecraft to make pattern pieces for game boards and we've done angry birds for math #makeitreal

seanrussell311 Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A4. I've just started grading quizzes with emojis. Most of my students think it's hilarious. #makeitreal

KRScienceLady Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@teresagross625 is a go girl! #makeitreal https://t.co/wk7TfQM2kT

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Give your shout outs and thanks to @teresagross625 for excellent questions and a fun Guest Moderation of… https://t.co/H7FY4ffonZ

StantonAlana Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Have a great night every one! #makeitreal https://t.co/L0iFdGjiWd

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@teresagross625 @MathDenisNJ A4 #makeitreal Pokémon is so huge & Minecraft etc. Super smash Brothers oh my!

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@seanrussell311 Nice! Use bitmojis for feedback too #makeitreal

MrRussoRH Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Thanks #MakeitReal friends and @teresagross625 for a great chat this evening! Have a great week! https://t.co/cAC5fcwGjI

forthekiddoes Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT

A4 Art & Literature. Make Way for Ducklings in Boston brought back to Atlanta. #MakeItReal https://t.co/40hEpkGDI2

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 28 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Thank you all again for a great and inspiring conversation #makeitreal https://t.co/M8IMD4OOiE

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Thank you #makeitreal you are all heroes! Love chatting weekly with you all! https://t.co/rjhJlzvAu1

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Thank you #makeitreal friends, @teresagross625 @MathDenisNJ for a fabulous time! https://t.co/sL5xkqRRsD

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Thank you Teresa @teresagross625 again a fantastic chat!! A true superhero! #makeitreal https://t.co/w1eNA6IC33

itsmeSpiri Sep 28 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ Yes you are my friend 😊 #MakeItReal https://t.co/F4y0frdhZ9

ChouinardJahant Sep 28 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@itsmeSpiri #makeitreal https://t.co/ybTHi5MQbb

forthekiddoes Sep 28 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@StantonAlana When the conversation lends itself to testing or backing up a claim! #MakeItReal