I just spent 2 fabulous days learning from Stephanie Harvey along with 14 staff members from my school. The only other school that out-numbered us was Ginger's....Liberty! Way to go! I had a great conversation with Ginger (so nice to put a face with the name!) It was like meeting a 'rock star'! My staff did not understand my excitement because they are new to mosaic...I hope some of them have signed on to learn! As I told Ginger, I have been a "lurker" on the site, was off for a while, but have been back for a bit....reading and trying to refresh and learn/relearn about the strategies. Now I am officially a 'poster'! Hearing Stephanie Harvey speak and feeling her passion was incredible. I would love to know if there are any 'newbies' out there who are just getting started and others who are veterans who can support the newbies in the quest to be better teachers of thinkers. I think of the great conversations that happened upon the release of both Mosaic and STW last summer as well as To Understand by Ellin Keene this summer.....the book conversations were and have been, as always, thoughtful. What I wonder....for those of you that have been part of the growth of a professional learning community using Comprehension strategies, and have witnessed the positive impact, would you share the approach you took? Is there anything in particular you did to get started? What is the one piece of advice/experience/wisdom you would share for those of us just embarking on this venture? What obstacles did you face and how did you face them? Mary Helen _______________________________________________ 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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