I've been doing this with Amelia's notebook with third graders for probably 8 years or more. We have almost a class set of the books and we read them together--I watch the sales at the beginning of school and get marbled notebooks for everyone before school starts. It's a great way to start off writing workshop and the kids write in them all year--or fill them up and need another one. I liked the museum idea mentioned in the link. My whole third grade team uses Amelia's notebook so I will share this link with them. Laura C
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zey, Melissa Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 7:41 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Lifebooks I have used them in third, but the teacher that shared the idea with me was a second grade teacher. They are fantastic. I did have my students write in them daily for about 15 min. I tied my language and writing into them as well. Looking for nouns in their writing, editing proof marks, etc. When you introduce them read Amelia's Journal by Marissa Moss. It's a little girl's life book. It's fantastic!!! There are several books in the series and the kids are so excited to start their own after looking through and reading hers. ________________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:21 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Lifebooks Has anyone tried Lifebooks in 1st/2nd grade? There are a few teachers on my team that are trying them out and I think I will too. I'm just wondering what kids write in them, how often, and honestly how successful they are. Thanks! Briana 2nd-MN _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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.
