Just a thought - and I don't know if it comes in this format or not - but have you looked for books on tape? Check with your local library it might be available, then when the students who can read it are working you can have your strugglers listen to it while following along. Karen 1st/MI
Christine Ann Mathews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Everyone, I am looking for some tips on literature circles. Last year, my students were learning about the California Natives and we were reading Island of the Blue Dolphins. I wanted all of my students to read this text because it was directly connected to our social studies unit, a research project, and an upcoming field trip. I had a broad range of students, so as you can imagine, some of the students were reading the book easily while others were struggling through it. We had 1 hour dedicated to reading instruction and I was lucky enough to have parent volunteers coming in to read with kids, but it seemed like to took way too much time to get through the book. Have any of you been in a similar situation? If so, how do you allow your whole class to read the same book in literature circles and get through the book in a timely manner? How do you approach a book like this with struggling students? There were times when I would take turns reading with them and I also had them buddy up with a supportive and encouraging peer. I thought about using the book as a read aloud, but it would have taken even longer to get through it. Any suggestions? Thanks, Christine _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. --------------------------------- Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
