Dana Marie Wells, NBCT

Partner Consultant for the Core Collaborative @TheSocialCore

[Isaac Wells, NBCT @isaacjwells]

Not often 2 and a half minutes can make you feel something this deeply. A preview of a powerful story set to one of my favorite songs.

Glad theaters are open for when this one comes out.

@danamariewells

[Isaac Wells, NBCT @isaacjwells]

I bought @ladygaga @Oreo cookies as a treat for the family. @danamariewells & I were excited to share them with Jane.

Before I could finish saying who Lady Gaga is, my 4 year old interrupted me to say, "I know. I saw her at Nana's house!" because she watched the inauguration.

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

Q1: Trail of Tears. It was so tragic and took place even in region. I also have Cherokee ancestors so I wanted to understand more #CoreChat

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

A1: Ss who study writing think like authors when reading and can answer more rigorous questions #corechat

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

Dana Wells, Hendersonville, NC 3rd grade teacher #CoreChat

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

Dana Wells, Hendersonville, NC 3rd grade teacher #CoreChat

[Isaac Wells, NBCT @isaacjwells]

A5: Peer to peer book recommendations can be video, calls, brief notes, etc. & enable kids to share their faves & find new books.
Survey Ss for read aloud, shared reading, & lit circle books. & get what they select.
Survey students' interest & faves then recommend.

#CoreChat

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

A3: interest, accessibility, right fit to support and challenge #CoreChat

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

@coastaltony Well! Good to “see” my friends tonight! I love you and miss you!

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

A1: I remember round robin reading small books in small groups. I would look ahead to my paragraph and practice read till my turn. #CoreChat

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

@mssackstein It’s hysterical! For me and kids! The character development is dynamic and Ss get it! It’s accessible and timeless. Total winner

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

Late to the party! I’m a 3rd grade teacher in NC. There’s a Boy in the Girls Bathroom is my favorite book to read with kids! #CoreChat

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

@sydneykoch_ Thanks for those recommendations!

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

@DinaGenco @isaacjwells @MimiToddPress Hey Dina!

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

A2: I read what family and friends tell me to read! I’m surrounded by avid readers and just trust their judgment more than my own 😂 #CoreChat

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

@isaacjwells @TheSocialCore @MimiToddPress I like these examples!

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

@TeacherCoats That’s a great idea! I would love to see an example of your pear decks. I’m new to this tool but love it

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

A4: I love providing sentence starters and a word bank of vocabulary I hear through student discussions. This gives voice to Ss using vocabulary and scaffolds for those trying to use it. Then we use vocab in written expression now that it’s been rehearsed orally #CoreChat

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

@mssackstein That is totally what I was trying to say! We used to have to copy down a word of the day when I was in 6th grade. It was read from the announcements and we had to write the definition and it was graded! Can’t tell you one word from that list

[Dana Marie Wells, NBCT @danamariewells]

A3: I don’t miss printed glossaries and copying definitions. I also don’t miss words of the day. These are most often disconnected activities with no context and purpose so Ss never really learn or use the words #CoreChat