Hello Steph, I am also a grade one/two teacher using Debbie Miller and Lucy Calkins. I have not been able to get my students to the level that Debbie has in her videos. I have modelled her work in whole group settings. I find that it is easier to teach responses during guided reading sessions. I feel that it is more important to have them reading and talking about their books. It is my hope that as these skills progress the written responses will develop without putting too much pressure on the students and yourself.
We have been working on determining importance in fictions using fairy tales. In whole group lessons I have modelled discussions on characters, setting and problem. I purchased easy reader fairy tales from Scholastic which provided me with multiple copies of a variety of fairy tales. Students broke into small groups depending on their story choice. This mixed proficient and emergent readers. Before we began our reading clubs we talked about not hurting a readers feelings if they are struggling with words (Lucy Calkins Writing for Readers). I was amazed at their conversations. It was like listening to mini adults. The students loved it and have been asking if we can do more book club discussions. I guess this doesn't really answer your question but I wanted to let you know that you are not alone in your struggle to get written responses. Lori ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephanie Pincombe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 1:53 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] recording responses Hi all, I am using Debbie Miller and Stephanie Harvey's work in my grade ½ class. However, the kids are all responding orally and I am not getting the responses in writing when they are sharing at the end of our reading time. Referencing the book and their own schema in support of their understanding is what I am looking for. I want them to maximize their writing time but not spend too much time NOT actually reading. When I look at her videos and see the kids working away on charts together I am a bit perplexed about how to get to that and maintain a balance - I am new to this program but have 18 years teaching experience. I am also referencing Lucy Calkins writing workshop - am I trying to juggle too much? Having trouble seeing the forest for the trees. Steph _______________________________________________ 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. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.19/1256 - Release Date: 02/02/2008 1:50 PM _______________________________________________ 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.
