OSS-Middle School Literacy

Choice, time, and volume of reading and writing

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

Amazing collaboration between @FCPSR3 schools learning together through literacy learning walks. Thank you to @FCPSHayfieldSS @MVMAJORS @FCPS_OSS

[Theresa Lieteau @TPom04]

Join @mahicks11 and I for our SPED/MTSS @FCPSR5 office hours from 3-4 today. Our focus will center around data collection/progress monitoring methods, tools, processes, and systems. We look forward to seeing you today!

[Jennifer Sweda @jensweda]

Yes! We don’t need the powerpoints and peardecks. Or grammar activities or prompts. Kids need choice & time. Short focus lesson, indep writing time, conferences, chances to talk w/ a partner. It doesn’t need to look different. @FCPSR5 @fcpsmsela @FCPSElemLA

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

Writing about our experiences allows us to understand the world around us and ourselves more deeply. Sharing our writing and reading that of others allows us to connect more deeply. If not now, when? @fcpsmsela

[ashleymfarrugia @ashleymfarrugia]

Just bc we are physically distanced from school & one another doesn’t mean we can’t continue to learn, create, & grow ideas. With the 🌎 the way it is, we have lots to think & talk about. Go get ‘em @fcpsmsela kiddos. We can’t wait to see all you create. Tweet us @MSWorkshopping

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

Educators thinking deeply about how to truly engage students in meaningful & authentic conversations through book clubs 📚

[Jennifer Sweda @jensweda]

Packed house for beginning book clubs @ashleymfarrugia @FCPSR5 @MSWorkshopping @LiteracyOss

[Jennifer Sweda @jensweda]

“So is it OK if a kid only wants to read graphic novels? Experts say yes. Research found that GN averaged 53.5 rare, or more complex, words per 1,000. That's more than children's books which average 30.9 and even adult books at 52.7.” https://t.co/wTU2uW27On

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

Hearing misconceptions about workshop. If you start teaching & after a bit say-we are moving into workshop time-or are trying to ‘fit in’ workshop, let’s clear up the misunderstanding. Workshop is the structure. Minute kids walk in, they are in the workshop.

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

“We are on the brink of the golden age in education.” Utilizing workshop as a structure allows us to move closer to gold using the three tenets discussed in this article. https://t.co/ZmOtmYVQTY

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

So many amazing titles! Lucky kiddos.

[GMS English 8 @English8GMS]

Check out all of the new diverse titles I'll be adding to my classroom library after break! THANK YOU so much to @GlasgowMS_PTA ! I'm too excited! #readmorebooks 😍📚📚

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

So many to read...

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

@jensweda @FCPS_OSS @FCPSElemLA This would be great for middle school teachers too!

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

Yes! Book clubs in middle school.

[FCPS MS ELA @fcpsmsela]

“If I had to name my super power it, would be matching kids with books.” Planning for book clubs with a rock star teacher at @ThoreauMS is the best way to start a Friday. @FCPSRegion1

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

These look amazing!

[Jennifer Sweda @jensweda]

Oh, hello Amazon. @FCPSR5 @FCPSElemLA @MSWorkshopping

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

@meghanmascelli Which ones????

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

Five days of formative assessment learning with @FCPSRegion1 @FCPSR2 @FCPSR3 @Region4FCPS @FCPSR5 in the books! Check out these resources to continue the journey @fcpssecliteracy @FCPS_OSS

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

Shout out @FCPS_OSS

[Fairfax Schools 🌟 @fcpsnews]

All schools in FCPS receive accredited status level. https://t.co/WKTOYm0duQ

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

Conferring as formative assessment - it’s the highest form of differentiation. Why confer? It develops relationships with students. It informs instruction and because each student is a different kind of reader and writer. @FCPS_OSS @jensweda @fcpssecliteracy

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

@jensweda sharing tips and tricks of conferring with @FCPSRegion1 middle school teachers. If conferring is the highest level of differentiation, we must all know how! @FCPS_OSS

[ashleymfarrugia @ashleymfarrugia]

Can’t wait to stir up talk at the upcoming Region Days @Meg_Lister @L84SCHL @jensweda

[OSS-Middle School Literacy @MSWorkshopping]

Yes! Choice in thinking and responding. 🙌🏼🙌🏼 What is the product we ask for from students as accountability?

[Fabio E. Zuluaga, Ed.D. @drfzuluaga]

This is what I call independent practice with accountability @FCPSR2