ELA Camp by Julia Gardner https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq Virtual Article Discussion en-us 2018-07-23 02:01:01 UTC 2018-07-23 19:42:20 UTC hello@padlet.com writing is such a personal journey and when given the time to work through the process learning is inevitable https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891189

]]> 2018-07-23 19:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891189 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891210 Students need audience feedback at ALL steps of the writing process. THIS IS SO IMPORTANT📝]]> 2018-07-23 19:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891210 Teachers need to let learning happen at times and not exert so much control over the process and timing portion https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891255 2018-07-23 19:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891255 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891279 The writing process is as important as the product ]]> 2018-07-23 19:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891279 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891381 It takes a high degree of teacher intentionality to allow and teach students to engage with one another. 🗣]]> 2018-07-23 19:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891381 Reflection https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891425 It is important to build in time for students to reflect on both their reading and their writing. Intentionally planning this time is essential to help students monitor their own thinking]]> 2018-07-23 19:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891425 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891510 When we feel the pressure of time in our classroom, it’s our students who suffer. We must create time for reflection!]]> 2018-07-23 19:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891510 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891573 Students need the opportunity to talk through the writing process to help them realize things about their writing that they might not notice on their own.]]> 2018-07-23 19:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891573 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891575 I need to take more time to allow for revision. They need to makes changes and then reflect on how those changes improves their work. ]]> 2018-07-23 19:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891575 Verb not a Noun https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891593 The idea that teachers should approach writing as a verb rather than a noun and emphasize process over product is something that I think we do well. I think our writing rubrics reflect this idea]]> 2018-07-23 19:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891593 Students need to spend more time on the process of writing. They need frequent writing experiences in order to do so. I know I find it difficult to keep students on task when revising/editing but it is so important! https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891629 2018-07-23 19:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891629 Inadequate teacher preparation can lead to practices that don’t evolve. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891647 2018-07-23 19:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891647 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891684 Giving students time in class to interact with their peers about their writing can be a valuable experience. This encourages students to write for a broader audience than just the teacher.]]> 2018-07-23 19:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891684 Process https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891738 I need to very intentional to teach process and not focus on the product. They need planning, creating, revising and editing. ]]> 2018-07-23 19:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891738 The knowledge of how to write should drive instruction. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891820 2018-07-23 19:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891820 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891824 The writing process is more important that the product because the product will show the process happened. ]]> 2018-07-23 19:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891824 The knowledge of how to write should drive instruction. We often teach what it is but not how to achieve it. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891857 2018-07-23 19:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891857 I agree that focusing on the process rather than the product, especially for middle school students https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891919 2018-07-23 19:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891919 Both the workshop based writing and inquiry based approach to writing have their specific places with in the classroom and can be beneficial. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891953 2018-07-23 19:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891953 TIME gardner_julia https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891968 How can we recapture time?  Seems like we need more of it...]]> 2018-07-23 19:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891968 I need to be intentional and create a series of tasks in which my students can be successful before I let them take the lead. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891978 2018-07-23 19:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891978 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891996 Part of the disconnect between researched/theoretical teaching strategies and actual teaching practice comes from where teachers search for assistance. Teachers look to each other for "proven" teaching strategies rather than research articles.]]> 2018-07-23 19:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270891996 Strategies https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892001 I love planning by asking WHAT do we want our students to do? Develop strategies so students acquire those skills. ]]> 2018-07-23 19:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892001 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892016 Approach writing as a verb rather than a noun

]]> 2018-07-23 19:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892016 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892022 The article was a good reminder about reflection. This is an area I often do not dedicate enough time. ]]> 2018-07-23 19:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892022 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892202 The knowledge of how to write should drive instruction ]]> 2018-07-23 19:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892202 These six components listed in this article are all things we are already doing in 6th grade workshop. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892218 2018-07-23 19:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892218 I love when my writers interact with each other. I think that we teachers sometimes skip this part due to time constraint but we really should make time for it. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892380 2018-07-23 19:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892380 "Students need strategies...to grow as writers." SO Important! https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892404 2018-07-23 19:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892404 This article has confirmed for me that my goal this year is to create an environment inwhich kids feel safe to collaborate and discuss! https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892454 2018-07-23 19:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892454 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892458 I spend a week on each a writing process for each unit and have found it beneficial. I give them points during the writing process, and the process grades actually end up being More points in the gradebook than the actual finished product.]]> 2018-07-23 19:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892458 https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892477 Students need feedback at all steps of the writing process. This is something that I need to work on. I give feedback, but not necessarily every step of the way. ]]> 2018-07-23 19:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892477 It is crucial for us to step back from being the "sage on the stage" and assist our students by teaching them strategies that will help them teach themselves. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892521 2018-07-23 19:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892521 Keeping the discussion among students focused on the job at hand is tough in middle school unless the topic is very high interest and something all are passionate about. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892524 2018-07-23 19:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892524 I have found that when the focus is on process... kids feel like they can succeed while also refining their product. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892595 2018-07-23 19:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892595 As much time as possible should be spent doing. Lengthy lecture tends to fall on deaf ears. Break the teaching point down then get to the doing part of class. https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892949 2018-07-23 19:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gardner_julia/kbigkrkpxtcq/wish/270892949