A2: Without context, literacy experiences can feel disconnected for students. Students can view literacy experiences as only "things we do at school". Context shows students how literacy lives outside the walls of the classroom #G2Great

A 2 Context grounds learning in a meaningful and engaging text. Using the same text helps students understand how these skills connect to making meaning. The text means more to students each time they learn from it. #g2great

A3: Always starting with students is key to any meaningful learning experience. #G2Great

Yes!

A5: Inquiry experiences are engaging and help students more authentically make connections. If you make a discovery, you are much more likely to remember it. The learning is in the journey. #G2Great

A6 I have two suggestions: 1) Buy Pam’s book, Mentor Texts that Multitask us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/ment…. 2) Revisit the chat in our artifact: wakelet.com/@DrMaryHoward #G2Great

A5: Mentor texts can be used with an inquiry mindset, offering opportunities for wondering, noticing, and discovery.  While reading, we can invite students to pause, think, question. Inquiry is a catalyst to deeper study and inspires students to want to learn more. #G2great

Goodnight after a fantastic #G2Great chat! @PamKou

#Conversation can lead to deeper #comprehension for even our youngest Ss. Join @KathyCollins15 at #PARSUM22 from 8/15-18 to study how to use #talk to get the most thinking out of your Ss this fall! Paramus Public Schools #ParamusLearning docs.google.com/document/d/1IR…

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Mark your calendars! Ramsey School District & West Bergen Mental Health are excited to announce the 5th annual Walk & Talk a Thon taking place in person on Sat. May 7 - Ramsey High School. Show your support with a Stigma-Free t-shirt.

The incredible Smith Staff BEFORE the staff vs student kickball game! Good luck! Smith Middle School

Awesome lineup!!

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The excitement in the room when you're sooooooooo close to earning the whole class reward... maybe only one compliment away from getting a free recess period?!?! 5L Ss are AMAZING! #classkerplunk #diy #collaboration #cooperation John Y. Dater School

Thank you to all who have served.

Nothing like great pizza for a great cause!!

Dater 4th and 5th grade parents: This Parent Academy will be well worth your time! It will take place this Wednesday in the Smith Caf starting at 7:30!!