https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021 Erin Kent Consulting en-us 2021-07-25 22:29:32 UTC 2026-03-22 10:53:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/575178330/2883dfe56707b4dbde7a88fba193cf28/Screen_Shot_2020_05_08_at_23_11_07.png erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439097 Great group focused on literacy in International Schools!]]> 2021-07-25 22:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439097 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439569 Conversation around new book, Writing Workshop Essentials]]> 2021-07-25 22:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439569 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439601 Blog Post on Two Writing Teachers]]> 2021-07-25 22:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439601 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439627 Watch the first conference Carl Anderson has with Massimo around his book all about ice cream. ]]> 2021-07-25 22:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439627 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439670 Skill Progressions, J. Serravallo ]]> 2021-07-25 22:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439670 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439722 2021-07-25 22:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439722 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439798 2021-07-25 22:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439798 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439845 2021-07-25 22:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439845 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439896 Ideas for curating powerful libraries and bookrooms.]]> 2021-07-25 22:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660439896 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660456228 2021-07-25 23:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660456228 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660474721 2021-07-26 00:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660474721 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660475003 2021-07-26 00:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660475003 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660475089 2021-07-26 00:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660475089 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660477929 2021-07-26 00:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660477929 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660478914 2021-07-26 00:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660478914 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660561345 2021-07-26 01:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660561345 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660567668 2021-07-26 01:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660567668 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660569896 2021-07-26 01:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1660569896 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661034674 I promise to take the time to get to know each of my students so I understand what they need to be successful on an individual basis.

]]> 2021-07-26 12:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661034674 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661034676 To see students' strengths, lean into them and help students' identify them in themselves ]]> 2021-07-26 12:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661034676 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661034697 2021-07-26 12:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661034697 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661034709 2021-07-26 12:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661034709 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661034771 I promise to seek to see and hear my students, creating an environment of mutual respect.]]> 2021-07-26 12:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661034771 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661035253 2021-07-26 12:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661035253 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661115866 I got a great refresher into the fundamentals of Workshop as well as a clear explanation of how it fits into a broader literacy program.]]> 2021-07-26 13:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661115866 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661116030 Gots: Clear overview of timing and structure. 
Wants: wondering if there is video/youtube of workshop model being implemented... ]]> 2021-07-26 13:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661116030 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661116257 I got a good example of what a mini lesson looks like, which was extremely helpful.

]]> 2021-07-26 14:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661116257 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661116509 I got a good understanding of timing and structure.]]> 2021-07-26 14:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661116509 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661118403 I got to see a mini lesson that expanded on the learning today. ]]> 2021-07-26 14:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661118403 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661214814 Gots: 
Day 1 training was extremely insightful!  The mini lesson was clear, to the point, and interesting.  The pictures shared with a compilation of community, choice, and independence models shown were such a helpful tool! 
Wants:
I would really like to see additional pictures ( for visual learners)  I love the fact that the pictures that were shown on day 1, gave a first hand view of workshops actually being conducted in the classroom. Additionally, are their any videos that can be shared as well?   

]]> 2021-07-26 15:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661214814 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661615354 2021-07-27 02:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661615354 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661619997 Work with a partner to plan a minilesson. Remember - 10 Minutes of planning for 10 minutes of teaching! :)]]> 2021-07-27 02:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661619997 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661621100 KG:  Readers Read by Themselves and with Others
G2: Readers Get Stronger By Reading A LOT!
G4: Building a Foundation to Grow Substantial Ideas]]> 2021-07-27 02:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661621100 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661647956 2021-07-27 02:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661647956 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661648067 2021-07-27 02:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661648067 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661655041 2021-07-27 02:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661655041 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661655920 Tonya Gilchrist from "Amplifying the PYP Through R/W Workshop" online course]]> 2021-07-27 02:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661655920 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661656076 TCRWP free resource - Vimeo]]> 2021-07-27 02:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661656076 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661660305 2021-07-27 03:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661660305 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661660433 2021-07-27 03:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661660433 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661660676 What might we compliment? What might we teach?]]> 2021-07-27 03:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661660676 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661660861 2021-07-27 03:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661660861 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661661195 2021-07-27 03:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661661195 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661661342 What might we compliment? What might we teach?]]> 2021-07-27 03:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661661342 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661661726 Great examples of conferring and tips.]]> 2021-07-27 03:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661661726 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661667853 2021-07-27 03:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661667853 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661668146 2021-07-27 03:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1661668146 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662157171 Got: I really enjoyed the focus on the conferencing and coaching.  I think the examples of how to firmly nudge a student in the direction you want to see them go was extremely helpful.
Want: I'd like to see how a single session of Workshop fits into a broader unit.]]> 2021-07-27 14:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662157171 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662157662 I always like to see examples so seeing how a conference was conducted was nice, as it showed me I'm trying to get too much done during the conferences I've conducted. I was going to say for wants, more videos, but you've supplied them.]]> 2021-07-27 14:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662157662 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662158957 2021-07-27 14:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662158957 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662171196 Jennis
I absolutely loved the video. Indeed, it was such a vital tool alongside other resources in today’s session.  Moreover, a compilation of the power point slides,  the planning  of the mini lesson, and the discussions  were  truly engaging! ]]> 2021-07-27 14:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662171196 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662437940 Got: Wow!  Clear understanding of what a mini lesson looks like in each of its parts. It feels super approachable. 
Want: I'm thinking about this kind of routines & classroom management that must be built for this model to run smoothly. ]]> 2021-07-27 21:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662437940 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662676623 Phonics Small Group Planner (Template)
Phonics Small Group Planner Example]]> 2021-07-28 02:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662676623 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662676776 2021-07-28 02:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662676776 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662676904 Next Gen GR
Guided Reading Planner (Template)
Guided Reading Planner Example

]]> 2021-07-28 02:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662676904 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662677209 Strategy Group Planner (Template)
Strategy Group Planner Example]]> 2021-07-28 02:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662677209 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662677313 2021-07-28 02:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662677313 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662678004 2021-07-28 02:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662678004 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662678339 Grade 5 Narrative Writing]]> 2021-07-28 02:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662678339 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662679364 2021-07-28 02:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662679364 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662682313 2021-07-28 03:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662682313 erin77 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662714828 Architecture of Strategy Groups & Planning Process]]> 2021-07-28 03:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1662714828 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663050671 Got: I was able to understand that  what's being taught  in the minilessons doesn't necessarily have to be used by all kids right away. The backward-planning model was very helpful as well!]]> 2021-07-28 11:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663050671 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663059541 Got: I was able to work as a group to break down the components in a mini lesson and connect the learning. ]]> 2021-07-28 11:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663059541 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154195 I used to think the workshop model was intimidating. Now I feel supported by the structure and guidance. I love building community and connecting with students. One thing I want to try is meeting with students in small groups and one on one conversations as I can imagine not only are they great for student learning, they can contribute to a positive community environment. I am still wondering about what it can look like to build the routines and set expectations in order to ensure a successful workshop environment. ]]> 2021-07-28 13:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154195 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154220 I used to think students should use what they learned from the minilesson right away. Now I know minilessons are some kind of a toolbox students can go to when needed.
I really want to try not having minilessons every single day if there are other priorities I can target (more small group/conference time)
I'm still wondering what's the most efficient way (for me) to gather/record/organize data.

]]> 2021-07-28 13:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154220 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154293 Thinking Shift: Understanding that Workshop is just one component of a greater Literacy Program
Excited to Try:  I'm excited to work with the classroom teachers to develop a weekly schedule for R/W Workshop
Wondering: What else is there that I don't know that I don't know.....?]]> 2021-07-28 13:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154293 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154327 One shift in thinking for me is that workshop is a fun and easy way of teaching.
One thing I want to try is studying the class characteristics and creating effective small groups. 
One thing I am still wondering is if I will have the time to create the small groups and guide them as a group while also working with the rest of the class. ]]> 2021-07-28 13:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154327 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154468 One shift in thinking for me is that the system isn't as rigid as the book makes it out to be. 
One thing I want to try is more small groups. Last year with the limited time we had, I felt I had to give students the individual time in class that they were missing on their at home days, and with that system weren't getting as much learning as they could have.
One thing I'm still wondering is will I have enough time to do it all.

]]> 2021-07-28 13:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154468 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154576 One thing I want to try is the Architecture of Conferring.]]> 2021-07-28 13:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154576 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154582 One shift in thinking for me is that, is ok to take a "day off" of Workshop to Cath up with it, or to tackle a Teaching point that it was hard to understand. 

One thing I want to try is - A new structure to plan my small groups -]]> 2021-07-28 13:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663154582 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663158082 Jennis
Shift in thinking:
I thought that the teaching points couldn’t be altered.
To try:
Model the conferring shown in the video.
Wondering:
How can I trim conferring down a bit, but hold on to its effectiveness. . ]]> 2021-07-28 13:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663158082 https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663161511 I'm excited about the data collection sheet 
Shift in thinking: adding the what/how/why to each conference & that clarity helps both student & teacher and keeps the conf shorter]]> 2021-07-28 14:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/erinkentconsulting/gemsaaqintro2021/wish/1663161511