[MOSAIC] Reading Workshop Schedule
I would like to pose this question regarding the pros and cons of a particular schedule to any or all of you who have experience with reading workshop. If given the following two options for a first grade reading workshop schedule, which would you prefer? Option 1: 90 minutes between recess and lunch (10:30 am - 12 noon) with 20 students. Option 2: 45 mins. with 10 students, followed by 45 mins. with the other 10 students; recess; then 45 mins of whole group. Obviously, with Option 1, you have 90 consecutive minutes, but with 20 students the entire time. With Option 2, there would only be 10 students during each of the two 45 minutes periods, making it easier to do guided reading, reading conferences, etc. The whole group time would follow the small group time after recess. However, with all the necessary transition time, you'd probably lose minutes and not have 90 full minutes of workshop. Also, it wouldn't be as easy to change groupings because the special teachers (that the students go to during half-group time) don't appreciate constant changes to their classes. Does the benefit of the two groups of 10 children outweigh the choppiness of the workshop? I would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Thank you. Denise Ross Literacy Coord. No. Hollywood, CA __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] setting a purpose for reading
Would you also email it to me? Pam ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] setting a purpose for reading
This passage can also be found in Chris Tovani's book - I can't remember the exact title, but I think it's I Read it but I Don't Get It. It's a great exercise, Cynthia; thanks for offering to share it. I use it with my college level literacy classes too. Cindy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of chawkins Sent: Tue 10/17/2006 10:42 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] setting a purpose for reading Pat, Several years ago when I taught 6th - 8th Title I reading, I used a short passage to illustrate the different purposes and interpretations we have for reading. It was a passage about two youngsters who skip school and go to one boy's house. It describes the house vividly. (It would also be good for visualization for older grades.) In the first read, the student underlined what he/she thought was important (with no prelude by the teacher). In the second read, the student highlighted in pink what would be important if he/she was a burglar. In the third read, the student highlighted in yellow what he/she thought was important if they were a prospective home buyer. My students loved it because it really brought home the different perspectives each of us brings to the table that sets our purpose for reading. If you are interested, reply and I will fax it to you or I can e-mail it if you prefer. Cynthia Hawkins Holly Pond Elementary/1st Holly Pond, Alabama ___ 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] setting a purpose for reading
Pat, Several years ago when I taught 6th - 8th Title I reading, I used a short passage to illustrate the different purposes and interpretations we have for reading. It was a passage about two youngsters who skip school and go to one boy's house. It describes the house vividly. (It would also be good for visualization for older grades.) In the first read, the student underlined what he/she thought was important (with no prelude by the teacher). In the second read, the student highlighted in pink what would be important if he/she was a burglar. In the third read, the student highlighted in yellow what he/she thought was important if they were a prospective home buyer. My students loved it because it really brought home the different perspectives each of us brings to the table that sets our purpose for reading. If you are interested, reply and I will fax it to you or I can e-mail it if you prefer. Cynthia Hawkins Holly Pond Elementary/1st Holly Pond, Alabama ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] new additions to TOOLS page
How do you get the new additions to the toolkit? Even when I hit the refresh button, it doesn't give me the new ones. Thanks! Sally Aglidian ___ 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] new additions to TOOLS page
I have just added the following to our TEACHING TOOLS page at: www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/tools.htm At the bottom of the Staff Development category: 1. Website: "Literacy Coaching Toolbelt" by Michele (GREAT site for all teachers) -This is an AMAZING resource for us all put together by our very own Michele Check it out! At the bottom of the PowerPoint category: 2. Sight Word PPT by Jenn -LOVE this idea! 3. "Confer With Me" PPT on Reading Conferences by Jenn -Great for staff development!!! Thanks go out to Jenn and Michele for sharing! Keep it coming. Send files to me at home: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ginger moderator ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] questioning
Amos and Boris is a good book for questioning!!! It's by William Steig. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Walters Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 3:05 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv Subject: [MOSAIC] questioning Does anyone have any short text to use for questioning for 3rd grade. I have picture books I will use but would like some meaty shared pieces. Thanks ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Questioning 3rd grade
They were individual biographies that were picked according to the historical figures the students were "supposed" to study in our social studies book. We use McGraw Hill. I felt it was not that good and needed to be supplemented. Most of the books I got were from my school library as well as others I got from my personal classroom library. Kristin NJ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Patricia Kimathi Sent: Tue 10/17/2006 5:32 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Questioning 3rd grade Will you share the biographies you used, were they a series or individual bios. Thank you. Pat K ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Questioning 3rd grade
Will you share the biographies you used, were they a series or individual bios. Thank you. Pat K "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." e.e. cummings On Oct 16, 2006, at 7:12 AM, GRISTINA, KRISTIN wrote: > a variety of biographies on famous historical figures (Squanto, > Columbus, Washington, Lincoln, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman). > They were VERY curious abo ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Read Naturally
I use it one grade level above for students who I want to increase their fluency. It really works well. Pat K "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." e.e. cummings On Oct 16, 2006, at 5:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Carol: I use Read Naturally only for my students that have poor oral > fluency. They really enjoy the short non-fiction readings and it was > very effective last year. I have only two computers and the > students who need the practice do the Read Naturally during their > computer rotation, but also come in before and after school at times > for additional practice. I've never used it online. > > Deb/FL4 > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Sent: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 7:50 PM > Subject: [MOSAIC] Read Naturally > > > Does anyone have any experience with the fluency program Read Naturally > www.readnaturally.com ? It is being suggested as a way to track > fluency on line. > Can it be managed in classrooms with only one or two computers? > > Carol/ Gr 4/RI > ___ > 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. > ___ > _ > Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and > security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from > across the web, free AOL Mail and more. > ___ > 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.
