Does word choice matter? Why? by https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr en-us 2023-08-29 02:40:58 UTC 2023-08-31 21:49:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Yes! https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348333 It changes the meaning and tone of what you are saying or teaching. It can change an entire interaction and what people hear. - MO]]> 2023-08-31 21:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348333 Johnston Ch 1 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348432 I think the Dr. Seuss quote fits perfectly. "If you judge a fish by it's ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life thinking it is stupid." ]]> 2023-08-31 21:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348432 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348630 it does. What we say and how we word things can change the entire meaning of our intention]]> 2023-08-31 21:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348630 YES! https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348765 I think the way we speak to students is very important. The words, volume and tone convey so much more than just the simple words. - MG

]]> 2023-08-31 21:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348765 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348779 It matters.  The way we say things can be interpreted differently so use words wisely.

]]> 2023-08-31 21:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348779 Indeed! It sends a specific message of what we want to communicate. vlepelch https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348782 2023-08-31 21:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348782 Yes, It is so easy to miscommunicate with the wrong word choice. - LC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348785 2023-08-31 21:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348785 Yes https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348790 It can change the direction of the conversation. Many words have the same spelling, but different meanings. -VH

]]> 2023-08-31 21:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348790 Yes https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348810 Word choice does matter because it makes it easier for readers to understand the points you are making by explaining your ideas clearly. - LP]]> 2023-08-31 21:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348810 Word Choice Matters https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348854 Children are very bright and will remember the things you tell them for their whole lives. So be positive and honest! - DA

]]> 2023-08-31 21:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348854 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348900 Word choice matters, even it is just by adding a word or taking a word out. Word choice impacts the way people interpret the sentence]]> 2023-08-31 21:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348900 Yes! Our words can build up our students or can shut them down. We have so much power to affect our students' confidence in their abilities. CS https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348912 2023-08-31 21:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348912 Yes! Students (especially younger children) really take to heart what and how we speak -NF https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348936 2023-08-31 21:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348936 Yes, words can set the tone, change meaning and paint a picture. https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348998 2023-08-31 21:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680348998 Word choice can increase students' vocabulary. What they hear is what they will say. -SD https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349038 2023-08-31 21:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349038 YES bmcdonald984 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349054 Words set the tone for everything. Our words affect anyone's day, self esteem, etc. Especially as teachers.]]> 2023-08-31 21:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349054 Yes! hanhanuni https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349066 Children absorb and remember so much more than we think. We are unconsciously teaching children social/emotional development through our interactions and how we deal with situations/process things. -HC]]> 2023-08-31 21:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349066 yes https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349247 It matters because it can affect the way someone interprets what you are trying to say (AT)]]> 2023-08-31 21:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349247 Of course! https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349249 You can give the wrong message if its done wrong. Which can be bad.]]> 2023-08-31 21:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349249 Yes lvillatoro7 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349363 It matters because it has the power to allow us to learn and constructs our world (LV)]]> 2023-08-31 21:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349363 https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349508 Absolutely! One word can change a how a person understands or feels about your words. Students and children are learning their communication and we can be role models with our words. -AE]]> 2023-08-31 21:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/emunozgo/6bphc6mndvth4ayr/wish/2680349508