Therese, I recommend the book Guiding Readers and Writers by Fountas and Pinnell for a clear outline for getting started.
- Stacy Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~ Dr. Seuss > Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:06:29 +0000 > From: mimos...@comcast.net > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] 5th gr. Starting guided reading > > A day with read aloud is like a day without sunshine! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Laura" <lcan...@satx.rr.com> > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" > <mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 8:53:35 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] 5th gr. Starting guided reading > > That sounds perfect to me! I teach 3rd and more time for reading is the > best way to improve reading--but don't forget to read aloud--a chapter a day > or picture books that will guide your minnilessons and build community with > your group. A read aloud that is above their independent reading level is a > good idea too. It can be hard to read aloud to 2 groups but try to work it > in as often as you can. > Laura C > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <mimos...@comcast.net> > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" > <mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 5:52 PM > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] 5th gr. Starting guided reading > > > >I am also starting guided reading in fifth grade this year. We will be > >given some training from a consultant throughout the year, but I have read > >The Daily Five in looking for how to get started. I plan on having my > >students read independently when they are not with me. Higher ability > >groups will not always meet with me, strugglers will always meet with me. > >Our two hour language arts block will be 45 minutes of reading, 15 minutes > >of word study, 45 minutes of writing workshop, and 15 minutes of grammar. > >Sometimes kids may be responding to reading in Reader's Notebooks, but > >probably will be actively working on whatever strategies they've had > >minilessons on. > > > > I don't do well with center type activites; I find the grading involved > > with all of that too much to keep up with, as I also have two sections of > > students. Research says the best way for students to become better readers > > is by reading a book at their just right level, so that's where I'm going. > > I am eager to see what our consultant advises on all of this! > > > > Maura > > 5/NJ > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "mcgen1998" <mcgen1...@yahoo.com> > > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > > Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 5:44:30 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > > Subject: [MOSAIC] 5th gr. Starting guided reading > > > > I teach 5th grade and am moving from lots of whole group instruction to > > guided reading groups. I have a few "learning stations" in mind. But my > > question is: How do I go about getting started? Don't I have to teach the > > skills needed in the stations first? > > I have two different ability groups for two hours of language arts each. > > One is a gifted group, so I'll probably do more literature circles than > > guided reading with them. Does this sound right? > > How long should it take before I am into the guided reading schedule? > > Thanks for your imput. > > Therese in NC > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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. > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:SI_SB_facebook:082009 _______________________________________________ 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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