#TeachChat Archive: Encouraging Readers - September 14, 2011 | Teacher's Lounge Blog

Love these! So much info! #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:54pm via HootSuite

if you missed any of tonight’s chat, it will be posted on our blog tomorrow morning #teachchat

ShalonCruz

9:54pm via Twitter for iPad

Thanks! #teachchat

vmontgomery48

@ReallyGoodStuff #TeachChat Thank you for having me tonight I enjoyed it. Goodnight all

ReallyGoodStuff

9:54pm via HootSuite

our next chat is in TWO weeks and we hope you’ll join us #teachchat

gin618

@ReallyGoodStuff thoroughly enjoyable #TeachChat

ginagirl_twits

Love these chats #Teachchat

nicenluvli

9:53pm via TweetChat

thank you…I really enjoyed this! & I won a gift #teachChat

ally2peasnapod

9:53pm via TweetChat

Had a great time chatting tonight. See you all in couple weeks! :0) Good night all! #TeachChat

msheart2

9:53pm via TweetChat

@ReallyGoodStuff Thank you! I got some new ideas. =) #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:53pm via HootSuite

thanks so much for being patient as I moderate this from my phone – thank you thunderstorms! #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:52pm via HootSuite

Great ideas tonight everyone! #teachchat

ShalonCruz

9:52pm via TweetChat

@ReallyGoodStuff Thanks! #teachchat

ShalonCruz

9:52pm via TweetChat

Series of Unfortunate Events is also good #teachchat

JessiLowe1

9:52pm via TweetChat

@msheart2 I forgot about Diary of a Whimpy Kid, the kids at my school are bananas for those! #teachchat

ginagirl_twits

9:51pm via Twitter for Android

Wimpy Kids #Teachchat

teacherSchiff

@ReallyGoodStuff clive cussler #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:51pm via Twitter for iPad

Love flat stanley too #TeachChat

juliadildine

@ReallyGoodStuff #teachchat little kritter

msheart2

@ReallyGoodStuff American chillers or Michigan chillers, Warriors, Harry Potter, Diary of a Whimpy kid, Alex Rider, etc. #teachchat

JessiLowe1

My 3rd graders loved magic treehouse (which I do too) and the higher reader Harry Potter (and again, I do too!) #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:50pm via HootSuite

@ShalonCruz follow us on Facebook! http://t.co/mZmJFen2 #teachchat

LMFanslow

9:50pm via Twitter for iPad

June jones #Teachchat

sjohnson815

The Series of Unfortunate Events #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

I would say best series…Junie B. #TeachChat

ShalonCruz

@ReallyGoodStuff Hank Zipzer!!! #teachchat

nicenluvli

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Little Critter bks!!! #teachChat

gin618

abc mysteries!!! #TeachChat

JessiLowe1

Young kids, Junie B. Jones (can you tell I’m in first?) #teachchat

ShalonCruz

@ReallyGoodStuff – just signed on how do I find about this ahead of time? #teachchat

msheart2

9:49pm via TweetChat

It is a great tool. Just call early for a publishing date. #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:49pm via HootSuite

answer 8 wins! #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:49pm via HootSuite

and one last question for the night….what is your favorite SERIES for engaging kids? #teachchat

gin618

9:49pm via TweetChat

@ReallyGoodStuff @gin618 yippee!!! thank you ..my first time here and i love it!! #TeachChat

JessiLowe1

9:49pm via TweetChat

@msheart2 thanks for sharing, I added that to my “post its” on my computer for later! #teachchat

vmontgomery48

9:48pm via HootSuite

RT @ReallyGoodStuff: @gin618 you win!! Congratulations! #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:48pm via TweetChat

@ msheart2 thanks, I will def check that out! #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:47pm via HootSuite

@gin618 you win!! Congratulations! #teachchat

msheart2

9:47pm via TweetChat

@ally2peasnapod check out Nationwide Publishing http://t.co/qX5KsBY8 they publish student books for free. hard cover #teachchat

ginagirl_twits

@ginagirl_twits @ReallyGoodStuff help them find the right book #Teachchat

LMFanslow

Always look for topics that interest you #Teachchat

gin618

a celebration chart #TeachChat

ally2peasnapod

Best advice…Read to them!!! A lot!!! #TeachChat

nicenluvli

read to them with feeling!! become the characters!! #teachChat

JessiLowe1

9:46pm via Twitter for iPad

Readers theatre, loud and exciting reading, not just boring monotone textbook type reading #teachchat

juliadildine

@ReallyGoodStuff #teachchat if your excited then it will help them to be also

ginagirl_twits

9:45pm via TweetChat

@ReallyGoodStuff you be excited #Teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:45pm via TweetChat

I create predictable charts ( I like…) and then have each child create their own page for our class book. #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:45pm via HootSuite

next question: what is your BEST advice for getting students excited about reading? Answer 5 wins! #teachchat

ginagirl_twits

9:44pm via TweetChat

@ginagirl_twits @ReallyGoodStuff will do thanks #Teachchat

JessiLowe1

9:44pm via TweetChat

storybird.com is an awesome way for older students to practice creative writing and then you can share it with the class! #teachchat

nicenluvli

9:44pm via TweetChat

just sit on the floor, open a book and read the book to your kiddos..they LOVE this!! #teachChat

ally2peasnapod

I like to have my students create class books. They love reading them over and over! #TeachChat

ginagirl_twits

RT @ReallyGoodStuff: @ginagirl_twits see if your school has Wynn Reader….my son has dyslexia and uses that #Teachchat

msheart2

I say just make it look cozy and you will draw them in. #teachchat

ginagirl_twits

@ReallyGoodStuff so true! #Teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:43pm via HootSuite

@ginagirl_twits see if your school has Wynn Reader….my son has dyslexia and uses that #teachchat

LMFanslow

9:42pm via TweetChat

My students are drawn to pillows and comfort when reading #Teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:42pm via HootSuite

be excited about the book YOU’RE reading and tell your students why! #teachchat

vmontgomery48

9:42pm via web

@ReallyGoodStuff #teachchat room on the rug with the children around me so they all can hear.

gin618

9:41pm via Twitter for iPad

I have a prob with kids that love to chew gum while they are reading…it helps them to concentrate but can pop out #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:41pm via HootSuite

when we model reading for our students they get the value of it more so than if we spend that time grading papers…. #teachchat

juliadildine

@ReallyGoodStuff #teachchat a giant paper tree on the wall…the reading treehouse

ginagirl_twits

Just loads of good books pillows soft relaxing music #Teachchat

msheart2

@ally2peasnapod I like that. I will have to get some of those glasses. #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

going to get a glass of wine…be right back! #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:40pm via HootSuite

another way to inspire readers is one we often overlook because we’re so busy, but…. #teachchat

JessiLowe1

9:40pm via TweetChat

@msheart2 I have a couple who sit in their chairs too #teachchat

ginagirl_twits

9:40pm via TweetChat

@ReallyGoodStuff I record test for struggling students that need an oral admin #Teachchat

msheart2

9:40pm via TweetChat

@ReallyGoodStuff I do have some students that do sit in their hard chair and read. For some it is what they prefer. #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:39pm via HootSuite

what’s your best comfy reading spot decorating trick for the classroom? #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:39pm via TweetChat

I use those plastic sunglasses with the lens popped out and put them in the reading area. #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:39pm via HootSuite

have parent helper record books too! A great classroom helper job! #teachchat

JessiLowe1

9:38pm via TweetChat

@ReallyGoodStuff GOOD point!!! LOL #teachchat

ginagirl_twits

9:38pm via TweetChat

@ReallyGoodStuff true #Teachchat

vmontgomery48

9:38pm via web

@ReallyGoodStuff Thank you I will try that #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:38pm via HootSuite

isn’t it interesting that no one said at a desk sitting in a hard chair? why would kids be inspired there either? #teachchat

LMFanslow

It’s hard to read at the beach… Lots of distractions #Teachchat

msheart2

@sjohnson815 I like that idea of having others recording it. I will have to do that. #teachchat

nicenluvli

Yay!!!!! #teachChat

JessiLowe1

sjohnson815 that is a great idea! The students would love to hear a story read by the principal! #teachchat

JessiLowe1

@ally2peasnapod I hadn’t thought of that, my kids and I got a case last yr, YUCK, definitely NO pillows in my library now! #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:37pm via HootSuite

@nicenluvli you win!! #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:36pm via Twitter for iPad

the beach….yes the beach! #TeachChat

juliadildine

@ReallyGoodStuff #TeachChat outside

nicenluvli

Next to a window, lights are low…just sets the mood for some good reading!! #teachChat

msheart2

@ReallyGoodStuff In my bed or on the beach! #teachchat

gin618

Outside on my porch swing #TeachChat

LMFanslow

9:36pm via Twitter for iPad

On the couch in the corner #Teachchat

sjohnson815

Our teachers have the principal & others at the school read & record favorite books for listening center #teachchat

juliadildine

9:36pm via Twitter for iPad

@ReallyGoodStuff #TeachChat outside

ginagirl_twits

Kids are scattered all around my room! I read everywhere #Teachchat

JessiLowe1

@ReallyGoodStuff A warm bubble bath! #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:35pm via TweetChat

I must say….the bathtub! #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:35pm via HootSuite

@ally2peasnapod ewww #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:35pm via HootSuite

next question: where is YOUR favorite place to read? Answer 6 wins! #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:35pm via TweetChat

I love the under the desk idea…Kids will too!!!! #TeachChat

JessiLowe1

9:35pm via TweetChat

During 100 book challenge my students sit all over the room (sitting at their desks they talk, sitting around the room they read! #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:34pm via TweetChat

I tried to make a really cozy reading corner with pillows etc… However lice loves that stuff. #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:34pm via HootSuite

@ginagirl_twits me too #teachchat

JessiLowe1

9:34pm via TweetChat

I bought cheap rugs from dollar tree, kids love to sit on one of those! #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:33pm via TweetChat

RT @ginagirl_twits: keeping losing site #Teachchat

ginagirl_twits

9:33pm via TweetChat

@msheart2love it #Teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:33pm via HootSuite

@vmontgomery48 I’d suggest having him do a “news report” on it.Then he has2pay attention 2 what is happening so he can present it #teachchat

msheart2

9:33pm via TweetChat

@ReallyGoodStuff Yes! I have round chairs, a butterfly chair, four rugs, bean bags, pillows. all for the students to read at. #teachchat

ginagirl_twits

9:32pm via TweetChat

keeping losing site #Teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:32pm via HootSuite

#teachchat don’t be afraid to have them move around, sit in the class library, under their desks, etc

JessiLowe1

9:32pm via TweetChat

I believe scholastic may have some author related videos, etc. Tumblebooks is also really neat to get students interested in rdg #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:31pm via HootSuite

encouraging reading also means having a great spot for students to read #teachchat

JessiLowe1

9:31pm via TweetChat

We have guest reader day where ppl from the community come and rd a story to the students (they rotate among classes) kids <3 it #teachchat

vmontgomery48

9:30pm via web

@ReallyGoodStuff #teachchat what would be a good way for a young boy to learn how to understand what he is reading?

msheart2

9:29pm via TweetChat

@LMFanslow @ReallyGoodStuff I would think if you asked them and told them what you were going to use it for they may lift it. #teachchat

elizabethsemple

9:29pm via web

@ReallyGoodStuff maps,newspapers magazines! #teachchat

vmontgomery48

9:29pm via web

@ReallyGoodStuff #teachchat they have all kinds of thing out there for teacher to use in order to help students with reading.

ally2peasnapod

9:29pm via TweetChat

@gin618 our school has Tv carts and we have had readers on Dr. SEuss week. We really should utilize this more often! #TeachChat

msheart2

@ReallyGoodStuff I never thought of that but that would be fun. #teachchat

ginagirl_twits

That is cool! How do u set this up #Teachchat

LMFanslow

My school is quite strict on Internet use.. Do most schools allow sky ping? @ReallyGoodStuff #Teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

Many children’s authors will actually chat live with your class via Skype. #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:27pm via TweetChat

Another idea to excite readers is to have a Skype conversation with authors #TeachChat

ally2peasnapod

9:27pm via TweetChat

whoot! :0) #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

@ally2peasnapod You win!! =) #TeachChat

gin618

I always dreamed of a schoolwide read aloud on a Friday afternoon, where evryone listens to a story being read over the loud spkr #TeachChat

ginagirl_twits

Anything to support science skils #Teachchat

JessiLowe1

@ally2peasnapod that’s the other one she gets (I couldn’t remember the name) She loves them! #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:26pm via Twitter for iPad

MOrning Message Rocks! kids love seeing what I write everyday. and they get to help! #TeachChat

juliadildine

@ReallyGoodStuff #TeachChat newspaper, it opens their minds to things that they may not have seen before

KarynTeaches

9:26pm via web

@ReallyGoodStuff magazines! #TeachChat

Paul_Alston1

Some of my school students recd iPads too for reading … Technology is awesome #Teachchat

Erik_Mongrain

eric Some of my school students recd iPads too for reading … Technology is awesome #Teachchat martinez

JonathanSisson

johanathan Some of my school students recd iPads too for reading … Technology is awesome #Teachchat davids

JezCouper

jez Some of my school students recd iPads too for reading … Technology is awesome #Teachchat couper

Mark_Granton

mark Some of my school students recd iPads too for reading … Technology is awesome #Teachchat granton

LMFanslow

Non book material? I’d say nat geo inserts #Teachchat

nicenluvli

Newspaper: I have my kinder students search for words & circle them! #teachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:25pm via TweetChat

It’s FREE if you buy a Lego set =) RT @msheart2: @ReallyGoodStuff I didnt even know they had a lego magazine. #TeachChat

ally2peasnapod

9:25pm via TweetChat

@jessilowe1 have you seen highlights puzzle buzz. I think it is great for k kids! #TeachChat

LMFanslow

9:25pm via TweetChat

My 5th old won’t read anything but spiderman books #Teachchat

LMFanslow

Some of my school students recd iPads too for reading … Technology is awesome #Teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

Q3: What is your favorite non-book material to have students read and why? Answer 5 wins! #TeachChat

JessiLowe1

My daughter is in kindergarten and loves highlights! My mom-in-law orders her the preschool age ones. . #teachchat

msheart2

@ReallyGoodStuff I didn’t even know they had a lego magazine. I will have to check that out. #teachchat

LMFanslow

I have a problem of the boys who aren’t at the right level reading those@ginagirl_twits #Teachchat

nicenluvli

@ReallyGoodStuff Most definetly, it also exposes children to a variety of literature, especially the newspaper! #teachChat

ally2peasnapod

9:23pm via Twitter for iPad

WWouldn’t it be great if all schools were able to have all this wonderful technology! #TeachChat

msheart2

9:23pm via TweetChat

@ginagirl_twits my students are really interested in that right now. #teachchat

JessiLowe1

9:23pm via TweetChat

@gin618 I agree, my thirds loved to be rd to just as much as my current 1sts. We have a “school rd aloud” that all classes rd #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:23pm via TweetChat

Boys also love things like Ranger Rick, the Lego magazine, Highlights, Boy’s Life, etc. #TeachChat

sjohnson815

Right now we have 2 carts of 30 that we share k-6…a few classes have sets of 6..,hoping for many more one day #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

Varying material also helps to encourage interest. Brochures, newspapers, magazines, etc. #TeachChat

msheart2

@JessiLowe1 @sjohnson815 I wish I hd the ereader optn. I was just watchg Cnn Student news and there was a K class that got Ipads #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

I find boys and girls are most drawn to Non-fiction texts! very motivating! #TeachChat

ginagirl_twits

9:22pm via Twitter for iPad

Boys love wimpy kids series too #Teachchat

vmontgomery48

@ReallyGoodStuff #TeachChat @ProfQueen did it wrong the first time now I am right

ally2peasnapod

@gin618 agreed! read alouds are the most powerful tool! #TeachChat

LMFanslow

Another great idea!! RT @gin618: Children love to be read to no matter what age. A really good read aloud #Teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

RT @gin618: Children love to be read to no matter what age.A really good read aloud will encourage students to begin on their own #TeachChat

msheart2

The boys love the graphic novels. It can really get them reading. #teachchat

JessiLowe1

@sjohnson815 I love the ereader idea! Wish we had that option. maybe use reproducible books and give a few pgs at a time. . . #teachchat

gin618

Children love to be read to no matter what age. A really good read aloud will encourage students to begin on their own.. #TeachChat

ginagirl_twits

Hatchet? Two minute drill! Lion witch and the wardrobe #Teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:21pm via Twitter for iPad

@sjohnson815 do all your students have itouches? #TeachChat

vmontgomery48

@ReallyGoodStuff @ #TeachChat Hi Vanessa has join @ProfQueen

msheart2

9:20pm via TweetChat

@ReallyGoodStuff @msheart2 any of the superhero ones are great. They also have other popular novels like the lightening thief. #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:20pm via TweetChat

RT @sjohnson815 We use ereader apps on iTouches to helpreluctant readers…cant tell how long the book is sono intimidation #TeachChat

MrsHawksNest

9:20pm via TweetCaster for iOS

@ReallyGoodStuff we did a beginning of the year reading survey which was very helpful to learning the genres they prefer #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:19pm via Twitter for iPad

Do you have any favorites? RT @msheart2: @ReallyGoodStuff Graphic Novels for sure! #TeachChat

sjohnson815

We use ereader apps on iTouches to help our reluctant readers…they can’t tell how long the book is so there is no intimidation #teachchat

msheart2

@ally2peasnapod @msheart2 yes I do. You may have to tweak it but it is made for K-5. You will be amazed at how well it works. #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

I absolutely agree! RT @ginagirl_twits: Books boys like! Hardest to inspire #TeachChat

JessiLowe1

yay, thanks! #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

@nicenluvli Picture books are great for k. I tell them the you can “read” the pictures! #TeachChat

ginagirl_twits

Books boys like! Hardest to inspire #Teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:18pm via TweetCaster for iOS

You win! Congratulations! RT @JessiLowe1: Magic Treehouse, Junie B. Jones are faves with 1st thru 3rd graders #TeachChat

MrsHawksNest

@ReallyGoodStuff my students have behavior and emotional disabilities and read below grade level which is frustrating for them #teachchat

FunWiseMsCarrie

9:18pm via SocialOomph

RT @Inclusive_Class: A 10 Step Inclusional Model for Giftedness @ http://dld.bz/SbbB. Include your gifted students! #teachchat #tck #gtchat

LMFanslow

I also find picture books helpful #Teachchat

JessiLowe1

Magic Treehouse, Junie B. Jones are faves with 1st thru 3rd graders #teachchat

msheart2

9:17pm via Twitter for iPad

@ReallyGoodStuff Graphic Novels for sure! #teachchat

juliadildine

@ReallyGoodStuff good story line books that involves the kids #teachchat

LMFanslow

I love book talks.. #Teachchat

ally2peasnapod

@msheart2 I am currently reading the daily 5. So far so good. Do you think this will work at the K level? #TeachChat

nicenluvli

For my kinder students, picture books, especially at the beginning of the yr!!! #teachChat

msheart2

9:15pm via Twitter for iPhone

@ginagirl_twits reading conferences are a great way to get to know student interests. #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:16pm via HootSuite

Q2: what books have you found to be the best for high interest/low level readers? Answer 4 wins! #teachchat

msheart2

9:16pm via TweetChat

I use the daily 5 in my classroom and Literacy cafe. Discussing good fit books with the students is beneficial. #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:16pm via HootSuite

don’t forget to put #teachchat after your tweets so we can see you!

ally2peasnapod

9:16pm via TweetChat

I have a interview sheet that I have the parents help their kindergartener answer at the beginning of the year. #TeachChat

msheart2

9:15pm via TweetChat

@LMFanslow Have you done genre studies or book talks. That may be a way to inspire the reluctant students. #teachchat

ginagirl_twits

#teachchat I have reading conferences to talk about books and interests

ReallyGoodStuff

9:15pm via HootSuite

another thing to keep in mind is matching their interests to their reading levels….so challenging! #teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:14pm via TweetChat

My students give me insight about what they are interested in through their writing. Also conferring with them…just ask! #TeachChat

msheart2

9:14pm via TweetChat

To find topics that interest them you can do reading surveys and by interviewing the students.And by observing things thy tlk abt #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:14pm via TweetChat

RT @nicenluvli: in my “getting to know me” unit, I try to find out their interests! #teachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:14pm via HootSuite

do any of you do an interest inventory with your students at the beginning of the year? #teachchat

LMFanslow

I usually talk to my student sto find their likes and dislikes @ReallyGoodStuff #Teachchat

nicenluvli

in my “getting to know me” unit, I try to find out their interests! #teachChat

ally2peasnapod

I usually look at what they write about. #TeachChat

msheart2

9:10pm via Twitter for iPhone

I have had reluctant reader stay up until 4 am and come in excited to tell me about it only to check out the next book. #teachchat

LMFanslow

9:12pm via TweetChat

@ally2peasnapod-I also use different forms of text including magazines or other papers #Teachchat

nicenluvli

9:12pm via TweetChat

Unfortunately, it is the lack of support at home for my little kinder students:( #teachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:12pm via HootSuite

#teachchat how do you find topics that interest your students?

ReallyGoodStuff

9:12pm via HootSuite

#teachchat you’ll have to forgive me, I am now tweeting from my phone because I keep getting the fail whale!

LMFanslow

9:11pm via TweetChat

My students like to read but haven’t figured out how to pick the right level of book #Teachchat

ally2peasnapod

9:11pm via TweetChat

I try to make them realize that readers read a lot of different things. Not just books. #TeachChat

msheart2

9:10pm via TweetChat

Even with reluctant readers, there is always that one book that will spark their interest in reading. I have found this 2 B true #teachchat

LMFanslow

9:10pm via TweetChat

I also see the lack in confidence @ally #Teachchat

ginagirl_twits

#TeachChat kids always say math and science more fun

msheart2

9:09pm via TweetChat

Yay! #teachchat

MrsHawksNest

9:09pm via TweetCaster for iOS

First teach chat hello out thereRT @ReallyGoodStuff: Tonight we’re going to be talking about generating excitement for reading #TeachChat

ally2peasnapod

9:09pm via TweetChat

I find my young students lack confidence. #TeachChat

ginagirl_twits

9:09pm via Twitter for iPhone

#TeachChat motivating struggling readers

ReallyGoodStuff

9:08pm via TweetChat

Congratulations to @msheart2 ! You win the first giveaway! #TeachChat

kmbriggs8

@msheart2 I totally agree #teachchat

KarynTeaches

9:07pm via web

@ReallyGoodStuff encouraging non-readers that they can enjoy reading too! #TeachChat

msheart2

Finding the right book for them. Which is finding the subject or genre that interests them. #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

@msheart2 I can imagine! #TeachChat

LMFanslow

Keeping them interested #teachChat

KTVee

9:06pm via TweetChat

some kids just don’t like to read! #teachchat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:06pm via TweetChat

Q1: What do you find to be the most challenging thing about getting students excited about reading? Answer 3 wins! #TeachChat

msheart2

9:05pm via TweetChat

I have had a job in the past where I had the challend of getting ESL students to like reading. And a challenge it was. #teachchat

KTVee

9:05pm via web

@ally2peasnapod go to tweetchat.com and put in hashtag #teachchat It will make chatting much easier!

ReallyGoodStuff

9:05pm via TweetChat

Let’s start the night off with a giveaway….here’s Q1… #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:05pm via TweetChat

@ally2peasnapod If you’re using TweetChat it will refresh automatically #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

9:04pm via TweetChat

As with all #TeachChat s, we do giveaways throughout, so watch for questions that I throw out! #TeachChat

KTVee

9:04pm via TweetChat

RT @ReallyGoodStuff: Tonight we’re going to be talking about generating excitement for reading #TeachChat

ally2peasnapod

9:03pm via Mobile Web

Not sure how to get my page to refresh….I’m new to this! #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

@msheart2 Hi Michelle! Welcome to #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

@KTVee Hi Krissy! So nice to see you again! #TeachChat

ReallyGoodStuff

Tonight we’re going to be talking about generating excitement for reading #TeachChat

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Hi, I’m Michelle from Michigan. This is my first time too! #teachchat

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9:02pm via TweetChat

@LMFanslow Not so far from Bradenton where the amazing collegiate school is! =) #TeachChat

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9:02pm via web

Hi! I’m Krissy adn I teach grades 3-6 gifted ed in Missouri #teachchat

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9:02pm via TweetChat

If you’re lurking, please don’t be afraid to say hello! =) #TeachChat

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9:02pm via TweetChat

Clearwater #teachChat

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@LMFanslow Welcome! Whereabouts in FL? #TeachChat

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Hi Allyson! RT @ally2peasnapod: Hi! My name is Allyson and I teach kindergarten in PA.#TeachChat #TeachChat

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My name is Brandi and I’ll be the moderator for tonight’s chat. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! #TeachChat

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