Robin Huffman

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[Robin Huffman @huffmanrf74]

@IndianaBranch @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN So sorry I missed the last zoom meeting tonight. It completely skipped my mind. (our AC is out at our house and it's almost 90 in here) Might've been the heat LOL

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P3Q5: This book has really made me think about how I teach. I see a lot of changes coming in my classroom next year. Rich content, writing instruction and building a deep vocab. Thank you Knowledge Gap! @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN @IndianaBranch

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P3Q4: Yes! Conventions to writing should be last. I feel that kids should be allowed to just write. I loved how Hochman showed us how to coax writers into adding more to their work. Writing will show knowledge & understanding. @LewisCassSOL @IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P3Q3: I disagree: I feel reading is one of the biggest ways to gain knowledge and vocab. Our nonreaders need text to speech so they get the same info. KGap has taught me that you must give kids rich text even if it is hard for them. @LewisCassSOL @IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P3Q2: Close reading allowed students to be on a level playing field. Low readers and EL students were able to grab information from hard text & make connections w/out guidance. The "try it" without support is hard for teachers. @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN @IndianaBranch

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P3Q1: I believed the misconception of "what students should know & be able to do". I did not know about the 3 shifts: practice complex text, ideas need evidence, and use content rich nonfiction text. But it all makes sense. @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN @IndianaBranch

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P2Q5: State standards should be a guide for teachers in ensure they are teaching all of the materials needed. I use standards to create IEP goals for students to progress on and to progress monitor them @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN @IndianaBranch

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P2Q4:Hirsch is correct in his approach. Minority and low income students can bring such a different perspective to the classroom and add to deep discussion and knowledge to the elite that aren’t subjected to that lifestyle @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN @IndianaBranch

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P2Q3:Cultural Literacy was an interesting topic to read about. In my area all children are given the same materials & I feel like diversity drives our instruction so that everyone can gain knowledge and make a connection to it. @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN @IndianaBranch

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P2Q2: As a P - no to standards. As a T they are a guideline of skills that need to be taught and mastered- KG has taught me to use rich instruction to guide the kids to understand the skills BUT NOT in isolation. @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN #PatinsIcam @IndianaBranch

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P2A1: Merge all 3 P/C/KB theories: to make student gains. Make things hands on like P, making students active participants like C and giving them rich content like KB is the perfect classroom/learning scenerio. @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN @IndianaBranch #Knowledge Gap

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P1Q5: Shifting to knowledge based teaching will allow low income students to be on the same playing field as all of the other students. A dynamic teacher who will give that "extra" to their classroom will see improved outcomes. @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN @IndianaBranch

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P1A4: Elementary is the foundation. If you make us responsible for the what to teach and how to teach it - you are just asking us to fail. Curriculum maps and relevant PD for our content areas are a must. @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN #PatinsIcam @IndianaBranch #KnowledgeGap

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN P1Q3: Yes, familiarity will help with comprehension.
BUT No, I don't feel like familiarity depends on comprehension. Knowledge of new materials is a must to grow your vocabulary and your tool box for future references. @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN #PatinsIcam @IndianaBranch

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN Part 1 A2: Ms. Masi's classroom for sure! I love how she introduces her vocabulary with arm gestures. She also does so much story prep with the kids before actually diving into the story. @LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN #PatinsIcam @IndianaBranch #KnowledgeGap #BookStudy

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@IndianaBranch @ReadingLeagueIN Part 1 A 1: This book was recommended as a summer book study. I felt the term "knowledge gap" was going to be about how standardized testing doesn't show a child's true knowledge.
@LewisCassSOL @ReadingLeagueIN #PatinsIcam @IndianaBranch #KnowledgeGap #BookStudy

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Youth Group Sunday, February 10th from 4:00-6:00 at New Beginnings Church!