Aims web fluency benchmarks give lexile levels. Just started in the fall buty RTI team has found them very accurate, much more so than the DRA levels our teachers were reporting.
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(Cheryl Consonni) > 7. Re: Reading Enrichment for Middle School (Lori.revel) > 8. Re: Reading Enrichment for Middle School (Amie Brickl) > 9. Re: Reading Enrichment for Middle School (Susan Joyce) > 10. Re: Reading Enrichment for Middle School (Renee) > 11. paragraph writing (Patricia Kimathi) > 12. Re: mentor texts for readers workshop? (Patricia Kimathi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:01:37 -0800 > From: Patricia Kimathi <pkima...@earthlink.net> > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" > <mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers workshop? > Message-ID: <9411e343-725a-425f-8316-c162db9a7...@earthlink.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes > > This makes sense, just thought I would try. Thank you. > PatK > On Dec 19, 2011, at 2:52 AM, Palmer, Jennifer wrote: > >> Pat >> I'd never say never but I doubt it. Lexiles were developed by >> Scholastic and I can't imagine there are tests that give that info. >> >> If you have another level such as a guided reading level there are >> conversion charts that will give you a general range. So if you have >> a guided reading level or one from DRA you can get an estimated >> level. Google reading level conversion chart and you should find it >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Dec 18, 2011, at 9:44 PM, "Patricia Kimathi" <pkima...@earthlink.net >>> wrote: >> >>> Are there any free test that give the lexile level of comprehension? >>> Thanks >>> PatK >>> On Dec 15, 2011, at 3:12 AM, Maureen Morrissey wrote: >>> >>>> Tennie, you are saying they decode at a high level but comprehend >>>> little or >>>> nothing? Can you assess their approximate comprehension level? I >>>> would then >>>> get books at that level or slightly higher and have them read with >>>> you and >>>> discuss the story language, themes, make predictions and use all >>>> of the >>>> Strategies That Work comprehension work (asking questions, >>>> visualizing, >>>> making connections, etc.) It sounds like they think reading is >>>> word calling >>>> and don't have the connection to meaning. >>>> Maureen >>>> >>>> On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 2:08 PM, Tennie Bramlett < >>>> tbram...@hazelwoodschools.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Everyone, >>>>> >>>>> I need your help. What activities would you suggest for 1st >>>>> graders who >>>>> read on & above grade level but struggle with comprehension? >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: mosaic-bounces+tbramltt=hazelwoodschools....@literacyworkshop.org >>>>> [mailto: >>>>> mosaic-bounces >>>>> +tbramltt=hazelwoodschools....@literacyworkshop.org] On >>>>> Behalf Of Cheryl Consonni >>>>> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 4:18 PM >>>>> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group >>>>> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers workshop? >>>>> >>>>> Try www.readworks.org >>>>> A free site if you sign up a user account. There's lesson plans >>>>> for concepts >>>>> of comprehension, reading passages with questions, and >>>>> recommended read >>>>> aloud >>>>> book titles and suggested teaching points. >>>>> Also, Linda Hoyt's Read Aloud book is great. (not sure what the >>>>> actual >>>>> title >>>>> is.) >>>>> Cheryl >>>>> 'Teaching is a work of heart.' >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ________________________________ >>>>> From: Mena <drmarinac...@aol.com> >>>>> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >>>>> Sent: Fri, November 18, 2011 6:49:04 PM >>>>> Subject: [MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers workshop? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Does anyone know of a website for grade 3-6 mentor texts for >>>>> readers >>>>> workshop? >>>>> /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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>> >>> PatK >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > PatK > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:24:58 -0800 > From: Patricia Kimathi <pkima...@earthlink.net> > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" > <mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Enrichment for Middle School > Message-ID: <62ed31b1-9fa7-4793-bc0a-ba9bbe8e9...@earthlink.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes > > I have used many stories from the internet with great success. > Classic short stories from authors like Ray Bradbury have really > caught on with the students I work with. Look print them up and let > their imagination work. I usually have them draw pictures to help > the story. > PatK > On Dec 14, 2011, at 1:27 PM, mrsjro...@aol.com wrote: > >> >> Next semester, I will be doing a reading enrichment block with >> students who >> are fair to good readers but they need a little extra boost with >> comprehension to become much better readers. I will have from 5 - >> 10 students per >> block - one block each of sixth and seventh grade. >> >> I am thinking that I would like to use short stories, short non- >> fiction >> passages and possibly short novels to hone their comprehension. >> >> I have no budget to work with so I am looking to put together my >> materials >> and I really appreciate any and all ideas fro this particular >> assignment. >> >> Thanks, >> >> June >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> > > PatK > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:40:11 -0500 > From: "Stacey McDonald" <s...@nycap.rr.com> > To: <mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Subject: [MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers' workshop > Message-ID: <001601ccbea7$8cd24c70$a676e550$@nycap.rr.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Have you tried Craft Lessons and Non-Fiction Craft Lessons by Portalupi and > Ralph Fletcher? Both recommend mentor texts for grades 3-6. > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:01:15 -0800 (PST) > From: ccunningham <ccca...@yahoo.com> > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" > <mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers workshop? > Message-ID: > <1324339275.95833.yahoomail...@web125501.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Pat, > Our school administers the NWEA tests, at the beginning of the year and at > the end.? In addition to all the data we get > from those tests, the lexile score is included.? I have my classroom library > leveled that way. > > Don't know if this helps but just another piece of the puzzle ; -) > > Cathleen > Third Grade > > P.S. Thanks for all you do . . I've read your posts for a few years. > You are a big help! > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Patricia Kimathi <pkima...@earthlink.net> > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group > <mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 1:01 PM > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers workshop? > > This makes sense, just thought I would try. Thank you. > PatK > On Dec 19, 2011, at 2:52 AM, Palmer, Jennifer wrote: > >> Pat >> I'd never say never but I doubt it. Lexiles were developed by Scholastic and >> I can't imagine there are tests that give that info. >> >> If you have another level such as a guided reading level there are >> conversion charts that will give you a general range. So if you have a >> guided reading level or one from DRA you can get an estimated level. Google >> reading level conversion chart and you should find it >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Dec 18, 2011, at 9:44 PM, "Patricia Kimathi" <pkima...@earthlink.net> >> wrote: >> >>> Are there any free test that give the lexile level of comprehension? >>> Thanks >>> PatK >>> On Dec 15, 2011, at 3:12 AM, Maureen Morrissey wrote: >>> >>>> Tennie, you are saying they decode at a high level but comprehend little or >>>> nothing? Can you assess their approximate comprehension level? I would then >>>> get books at that level or slightly higher and have them read with you and >>>> discuss the story language, themes, make predictions and use all of the >>>> Strategies That Work comprehension work (asking questions, visualizing, >>>> making connections, etc.) It sounds like they think reading is word calling >>>> and don't have the connection to meaning. >>>> Maureen >>>> >>>> On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 2:08 PM, Tennie Bramlett < >>>> tbram...@hazelwoodschools.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Everyone, >>>>> >>>>> I need your help.? What activities would you suggest for 1st graders who >>>>> read on & above grade level but struggle with comprehension? >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: >>>>> mosaic-bounces+tbramltt=hazelwoodschools....@literacyworkshop.org[mailto: >>>>> mosaic-bounces+tbramltt=hazelwoodschools....@literacyworkshop.org] On >>>>> Behalf Of Cheryl Consonni >>>>> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 4:18 PM >>>>> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group >>>>> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers workshop? >>>>> >>>>> Try www.readworks.org >>>>> A free site if you sign up? a user account.? There's lesson plans >>>>> for concepts >>>>> of comprehension, reading passages with questions, and recommended read >>>>> aloud >>>>> book titles and suggested teaching points. >>>>> Also, Linda Hoyt's Read Aloud book is great. (not sure what the actual >>>>> title >>>>> is.) >>>>> Cheryl >>>>> 'Teaching is a work of heart.' >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ________________________________ >>>>> From: Mena <drmarinac...@aol.com> >>>>> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >>>>> Sent: Fri, November 18, 2011 6:49:04 PM >>>>> Subject: [MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers workshop? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Does anyone know of a website for grade 3-6 mentor texts for readers >>>>> workshop? >>>>> /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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>> >>> PatK >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > PatK > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:55:10 -0800 > From: Sally Thomas <sally.thom...@verizon.net> > To: mosaic listserve <mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Enrichment for Middle School > Message-ID: <cb151cee.bc8a%sally.thom...@verizon.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > > I agree with Pat! Bradbury was a huge favorite of my 5/6 students! > sally > > > On 12/19/11 1:24 PM, "Patricia Kimathi" <pkima...@earthlink.net> wrote: > >> I have used many stories from the internet with great success. >> Classic short stories from authors like Ray Bradbury have really >> caught on with the students I work with. Look print them up and let >> their imagination work. I usually have them draw pictures to help >> the story. >> PatK >> On Dec 14, 2011, at 1:27 PM, mrsjro...@aol.com wrote: >> >>> >>> Next semester, I will be doing a reading enrichment block with >>> students who >>> are fair to good readers but they need a little extra boost with >>> comprehension to become much better readers. I will have from 5 - >>> 10 students per >>> block - one block each of sixth and seventh grade. >>> _______________________________________________ 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
