Kelli, I agree with you. The Texas test requires a great deal of inferential thought from 3rd Grade on up. We have coordinated the thinking on math, science, and social studies to fit with the thinking required in reading so the students apply sound thinking skills to all their school lives. I also agree that we want the students to get to the point that they use thinking strategies with automaticity. Another aspect of reading that we need to have them apply is understanding the connection between comprehension and text structures. This is so important to gaining the most out of informational articles. Marsha _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
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