There's a book called Knee to Knee, Eye to Eye: Circling in on Comprehension by Ardith Davis Cole which was discussed by this group a couple of years ago. Check the archives. It presents explicit instruction in how to teach students to talk and listen to each other.
-----Original Message----- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of kuko...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 5:39 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Big Question-- how do I teach kids to talk about books? Check out Debbie Miller's videos... she gets first graders to do it beautifully... so does Lucy Calkins... and I have seen first hand how Shelley Harwayne did it it my classroom.... there is something about taking your lead from the kid rather than leading the kid... and being quick on your feet....to take something they said... and make it work... all of these gurus do it seamlessly... In a message dated 12/14/2008 7:49:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, heath...@gmail.com writes: I have read a lot about reading workshop. But I have one question that keeps coming up. What mini-lessons do I teach to get my 1st graders to talk deeply about text? I want them to really listen to each other and respond to what each other is saying. I want them to lead the discussions and I will just chip in when needed. I know this takes a lot of skill and hard work to get them to do this. But I just don't know how. Are there any books out there that focus on this aspect of readers workshop? _______________________________________________ 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. **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000 010) _______________________________________________ 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.
