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dr_dmd11/8/20124:59 PMGreetings to all our #langchat friends in the NJ and NY area - our hearts are with you!
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dlfulton11/8/20125:00 PMHi to all from DE. Exposure to print from the very first days of class are key for students to build a foundation in reading #langchat
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:00 PM#langchat One key support is to have excellent questions as comp checks, engagement with the text, support to comp
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LauraJaneBarber11/8/20125:00 PM#langchat hola from north Texas!
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:01 PM#langchat I like to ask all the questions I can - who/what/when/where get us started, but then we need to go deeper.
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Marishawkins11/8/20125:01 PMHi #langchat! I am looking forward to learning more strategies.
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CalicoTeach11/8/20125:01 PMHi, all! Glad to join the conversation tonight. #langchat
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CalicoTeach11/8/20125:02 PM@alenord They ask q's in English, or you ask them q's in English? #langchat
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espanolbartlett11/8/20125:02 PMGood evening all! I'm looking for strategies for how to read in class. In pairs? Out loud? What do you all do? #langchat
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CoLeeSensei11/8/20125:02 PM@hidetag Hello from Vancouver - I often have them draw what they are reading...#langchat
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:02 PM#langchat Ask questions that connect to the sts personal lives - builds confidence and comprehension
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alenord11/8/20125:02 PMI like to have them illustrate what they read. And questions in English for lower levels. #langchat
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:03 PMRT @LauraJaneBarber: #langchat my favorite question is "what do we know about the person that isn't explicitly stated?" Good one!
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CoLeeSensei11/8/20125:03 PM@hidetag we do a variety of post-reading activities that make them want to really understand what they are reading! #langchat
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LauraJaneBarber11/8/20125:03 PM#langchat my favorite question is "what do we know about the person that isn't explicitly stated?" I may overuse it a bit
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SraTaylor1011/8/20125:03 PM@dlfulton Agreed. Exposure to authentic texts from the get go helps a lot IMHO #langchat
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muchachitaMJ11/8/20125:03 PM#langchat hi from Louisville KY! Reading is key but hard to get kids interested in reading in WL when they hate reading in English.
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klhellerman11/8/20125:03 PMQ1 choose select lines from reading. students act them out as a pre-reading activity. Have class guess which line they are acting #langchat
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:03 PMRT @alenord: I like to have them illustrate what they read. And questions in English for lower levels. #langchat Excellent idea!
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Catherineku197211/8/20125:04 PM#langchat My Spanish tch colleagues use books w/CDs as well. Many authentic texts available at different levels.
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katchiringa11/8/20125:04 PMactivating interest with pre-reading is key--intrigue them w/provocative question to discuss first, then do rdg #langchat
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cforchini11/8/20125:04 PMIdentity cognates! Great for all levels. #langchat
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espanolbartlett11/8/20125:04 PM@CoLeeSensei @HideTag What are some examples? #langchat
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WCEPS11/8/20125:04 PMEducare Preschool: School readiness for at-risk kids. Younger start = better results plus key parenting role. http://t.co/rqwYsR1G #langchat
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:04 PM#langchat Key to motivation: pique interest by using readings that connect to kids real lives
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CoLeeSensei11/8/20125:04 PM@hidetag A strategy for me is "2 & talk" reading with a partner & stopping every 2 lines to ensure they both are understanding #langchat
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SraTaylor1011/8/20125:04 PM#langchat I also like to use song lyrics as much as I can to make the reading more fun & pop culture relevant
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CalicoTeach11/8/20125:04 PM@LauraJaneBarber Yes. Having students infer meaning is excellent. #langchat
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Marishawkins11/8/20125:04 PM@alenord I agree! Sometimes questions in English show if they understand or if they are just copying the sentence #Langchat
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alenord11/8/20125:04 PM@CalicoTeach Comp questions in English to really see what they understand. #langchat
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Catherineku197211/8/20125:04 PM#langchat I have been using Cle International French books w/CDs. I upload to iPods/MP3 players so students can listen/reflect individually.
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LauraJaneBarber11/8/20125:05 PM#langchat I start out reading with them and model / discuss working around not knowing every word & progress to partners then individual.
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alenord11/8/20125:05 PM@muchachitaMJ I think it is important to give them a scenario to read just as we would a conversation or writing. #langchat
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CoLeeSensei11/8/20125:05 PM@espanolbartlett I wrote about it a while ago..here is one .http://t.co/3CSr5ue3 #langchat
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CarolGaab11/8/20125:05 PM#langchat I give illustrations & gestures that correlate 2 the read. Each std is assigned a word. Show their 'visual' as their word is read.
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akilcoyne2111/8/20125:05 PMFor more difficult texts, use Wordle to get the Ss talking and make predictions about what they are going to read. #langchat
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dlfulton11/8/20125:05 PMstudents working together to respond to questions or come to inferences helps. every student brings something different to a text #langchat
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CalicoTeach11/8/20125:05 PM@muchachitaMJ Reading can also be short texts like tweets and FB posts. That should peak their initial interest. #langchat
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sraoconnor11/8/20125:05 PMRT @CarolGaab @senoraCMT @placido I will definitly stop by. Are either of you presenting? I haven't looked at the schedule yet #langchat
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espanolbartlett11/8/20125:06 PM@CarolGaab Great idea. About how many words per reading? #langchat
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LauraJaneBarber11/8/20125:07 PM“@dr_dmd: #langchat Students can create questions in small groups for other small groups� Definitely!
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:07 PMRT @Catherineku1972: #langchat We also do a pre-reading chart that involves scanning/investigation of cognates, known words, need-to-kno ...
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Catherineku197211/8/20125:07 PM#langchat We also do a pre-reading chart that involves scanning/investigation of cognates, known words, need-to-know words. Collaborative.
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CalicoTeach11/8/20125:07 PMRT @katchiringa: activating interest with pre-reading is key--intrigue them w/provocative question to discuss first, then do rdg #langchat
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LauraJaneBarber11/8/20125:07 PM“@akilcoyne21: For more difficult texts, use Wordle to get Ss talking&make predictions about what they are going to read. #langchat� LOVE
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:07 PM#langchat Students can create questions in small groups for other small groups
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Marishawkins11/8/20125:07 PM@akilcoyne21 this is great! And iris less daunting than the text #Langchat
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dlfulton11/8/20125:08 PMRT @LauraJaneBarber: #langchat I like stop & draw to show comprehension. Must stop at certain checkpoints
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CoLeeSensei11/8/20125:08 PM@hidetag @espanolbartlett any further questions DM me...I change it up all the time! #langchat
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CalicoTeach11/8/20125:08 PMEasy, effective stragegy: @akilcoyne21: Use Wordle to get Ss talking&make predictions about what they are going to read. #langchat�
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LauraJaneBarber11/8/20125:08 PM#langchat I like stop & draw to show comprehension. Must stop at certain checkpoints
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:08 PM#langchat Speaking of reading tweets, try http://t.co/wgu8FCgw - students can tweet comments in a closed chat room
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sonrisadelcampo11/8/20125:08 PMI assign gestures/comments 4 certain words & as we read when we say their word Ss stand up & do their action or their lines #langchat
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akilcoyne2111/8/20125:08 PMFocus on authentic texts to show the real world. Ss can understand a lot when focusing on cognates and word families/connections. #langchat
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dlfulton11/8/20125:08 PMImportant to take more cues from our ELA colleagues... I love the idea of progressing from Read aloud to Read Along to Read Alone #langchat
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alenord11/8/20125:08 PMA scenario creates a real world reason to read the texts. Then they perform a Lang task in response. Auth reading a must #langchat
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espanolbartlett11/8/20125:08 PM@Catherineku1972 I like this idea as an "anticipatory" set. Do you have a set form that you use? #langchat
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CoLeeSensei11/8/20125:08 PM@hidetag We set up reading with vocabulary & pictures then into listening and reading at the same time and the next day we discuss #langchat
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:09 PM#langchat Sts like to read their own stories - create comic strips and post them around the room to read
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Marishawkins11/8/20125:09 PM@alenord what are scenarios? Where do you find examples? #Langchat
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muchachitaMJ11/8/20125:09 PM@alenord I agree! It has to connect to them AND relate to what were learning. #langchat
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alenord11/8/20125:09 PM“@CalicoTeach: @muchachitaMJ Reading can also be short texts like tweets, FB posts. That should peak their initial interest. #langchat� YES
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SraTaylor1011/8/20125:09 PM@dr_dmd definitely! I also like having them be the 'expert' in a new group using what they read with their original group #langchat
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akilcoyne2111/8/20125:10 PMAfter reading: Ss ask the comprehension Qs in TL instead of teacher. #langchat
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espanolbartlett11/8/20125:10 PM@CoLeeSensei @HideTag That's what I need to do...I have some pretty standard reading procedures but I need to mix it up! #langchat
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CalicoTeach11/8/20125:10 PM@LauraJaneBarber Stop and Draw is also great to save so later you have visual prompts for retelling story. #langchat
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CoLeeSensei11/8/20125:10 PM@hidetag I think it helps if they know 'why' they are reading. Just because? What will they do with what they read? #langchat
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LauraJaneBarber11/8/20125:10 PM#langchat pre-read: give them a bunch of images that relate, must write a summary of what's gonna happen. Share w/ class, then read to see
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alenord11/8/20125:10 PMRT @LauraJaneBarber: #langchat I like stop & draw to show comprehension. Must stop at certain checkpoints
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Catherineku197211/8/20125:10 PMRT @dr_dmd: #langchat Sts like to read their own stories - create comic strips and post them around the room to read
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dlfulton11/8/20125:11 PMRT @dr_dmd: #langchat Key to engagement with reading - a variety of kinds of texts - poems, proverbs, sayings, stories, magazines, websi ...
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alenord11/8/20125:11 PM@Marishawkins Got sick in Mexico and need doctor. Fill out med form to see doctor in clinic. #langchat
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:11 PM#langchat Key to engagement with reading - a variety of kinds of texts - poems, proverbs, sayings, stories, magazines, websites...
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klafrench11/8/20125:11 PM@CoLeeSensei Exactly! A wise teacher once told me we learn to speak through listening and to write through reading.Great reason! #langchat
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LauraJaneBarber11/8/20125:11 PMRT @CalicoTeach: @LauraJaneBarber Stop and Draw is also great to save so later you have visual prompts for retelling story. #langchat
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CalicoTeach11/8/20125:12 PM@dr_dmd Yes! Variety is an excellent way to maintain interest! #langchat
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sonrisadelcampo11/8/20125:12 PMLaurie C. explains Embedded Readings http://t.co/TjiwKnAm #langchat
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:12 PMRT @CarolGaab: #langchat If we r reading a novel, I do TONS of pre-reading activities. Prediction activities: Word cloud predictions, il ...
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darcypippins11/8/20125:12 PMReader's theatre key scene in book & write screen play with char, narrador, sound, set design, director they act out while reading #langchat
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klafrench11/8/20125:12 PMI always give mine a focus: new vocab, verb structures, vocab they recognize. #langchat
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CarolGaab11/8/20125:12 PM#langchat If we r reading a novel, I do TONS of pre-reading activities. Prediction activities: Word cloud predictions, illustration-based
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SrtaLisa11/8/20125:12 PMStudents answer questions on @Socrative, either alone or with last partner. Last question - rate understanding on scale of 1-5 #langchat
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CoLeeSensei11/8/20125:12 PM@akilcoyne21 We do a post-reading discussion in groups of 4 and then they self evaluate... http://t.co/VPZQtDvM #langchat
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Catherineku197211/8/20125:13 PM#langchat I have been called away to dinner, but wanted to say that I am looking forward to seeing you next week at ACTFL! So excited!
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alenord11/8/20125:13 PMRather than answering ?s have them read and respond in a personal way. Write a comment, tweet or etc. #langchat
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Marishawkins11/8/20125:13 PM@SrtaLisa on socrative can students get feedback? Or do they just send me the results? #Langchat
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dlfulton11/8/20125:13 PM@darcypippins Reader's Theater is a great ELA reading strategy that works well in WL classrooms. Simple books can become RT #langchat
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dr_dmd11/8/20125:13 PMRT @darcypippins: Reader's theatre key scene in book & write screen play... #langchat Love readers' theater approach!
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klafrench11/8/20125:13 PM@dr_dmd Variety is key! We did a food reading on vintage French food posters recently and it turned out great! #langchat
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LauraJaneBarber11/8/20125:13 PM#langchat stop and say something, read in trios & at stopping points, must ask ?, predict, make connection, etc. & record self & friends
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LauraJaneBarber11/8/20125:14 PMRT @alenord: Rather than answering ?s have them read and respond in a personal way. Write a comment, tweet or etc. #langchat
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CarolGaab11/8/20125:14 PM@darcypippins #langchat I LOVE Reader's Theater. Mix it up with Freezeframe snapshots. Fun & shorter activity. No prep; great, useful filler
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SraTaylor1011/8/20125:14 PMGood idea! RT @alenord: Rather than answering ?s have them read and respond in a personal way. Write a comment, tweet or etc. #langchat
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espanolbartlett11/8/20125:14 PM@dr_dmd @darcypippins This has worked well for me before too! #langchat
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akilcoyne2111/8/20125:14 PM@alenord @CalicoTeach Support main idea with information from the text. #langchat #CommonCore
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CoLeeSensei11/8/20125:14 PMMy students just did post-reading discussion for 30min - and they loved talking confidently about the story http://t.co/VPZQtDvM #langchat
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CalicoTeach11/8/20125:15 PM@Catherineku1972 See you at ACTFL2012. Check #langchat for tweet-up time and location. Details coming soon.
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KGallsEduSvcs11/8/20125:15 PMSilent reading skills: in-class library. Students are assigned a book, create a glossary, write a "test," answer the questions. #langchat
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SrtaLisa11/8/20125:15 PM@Marishawkins If you set correct answers, they can get feedback. I check report and know what to re-teach. #langchat