I would not always give them a task. Even if they are not given a directive their fluency and vocabulary will improve naturally. If they always have a to do list attached to reading it may take out the joy and relaxation of reading.
Kristen Boyd Literacy Specialist Sincerely, Kristen (Killian) Boyd EIP Literacy Specialist To Read is to Empower To Empower is to Write To Write is to Influence To Influence is to Change To change is to Live ~ Jane Evershed >>> evelia cadet 11/30/11 1:03 AM >>> I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: > Hi, > > I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. > > Thank you in advance for your help. > Ali/FL _______________________________________________ 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 ********************* IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. *** eSafe scanned this email for viruses, vandals, and malicious content. *** ********************** _______________________________________________ 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
