Re: [MOSAIC] parent nights
Thanks for all the great ideas. Please keep them coming! Jeanne - Original Message - From: MICHAELA KEENER 44.mkee...@heritageacademies.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] parent nights We purchased a program called Partners in Print through Pacific Literacy to begin using next year. It is basically like mini workshops for parents in which the teachers explain to parentts how they can help their child grow as a reader. It comes with all the materials you will need. We havent used it yet, but have looked through the materials and it looks great. Good luck! Michaela Keener Reading Specialist Southside Academy 2200 Onondaga Creek Blvd. Syracuse, NY 13207 From: mosaic-bounces+44.mkeener=heritageacademies@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+44.mkeener=heritageacademies@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jeanne Crider [jeann...@charter.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:52 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] parent nights I hope I'm sending this to the right place. I'm a reading specialist and wondered if anyone has ideas for parent meetings for Title I Reading? We always struggle to come up with something meaningful for parents. I work with K-2 but we are wanting ideas for K-5. Thanks, Jeanne ___ 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] parent nights
I hope I'm sending this to the right place. I'm a reading specialist and wondered if anyone has ideas for parent meetings for Title I Reading? We always struggle to come up with something meaningful for parents. I work with K-2 but we are wanting ideas for K-5. Thanks, Jeanne ___ 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] leveled literacy intervention
I am a Reading Recovery teacher and I just don't get how people say it is expensive. I see 4 students 1 on 1. That's only 2 hrs. of my day. I also see lots of other kids throughout the day in Early Literacy small groups. The children in Reading Recovery get what they need so much more than I can give to a small group of 3-5 (or 6 or 7...). If the kids I see in Reading Recovery were in a small group instead of 1 on 1, they would not make near the progress they do. These are children who are very well below their peers. In my small groups, no matter how hard I try, I don't feel like I am able to meet the individual needs of my students. I feel I have to teach to the middle, individualizing when I'm able. It's not always as easy to do that though in 30 min. I don't really feel like I'm giving those students what they need. When I spend more time with one child to individualize, I feel like I'm neglecting the others in the small group. It's ashame in my opinion, that we can't spend more time working one on one, individualizing for all students, especially those who are struggling. That would be expensive but well worth the expense! - Original Message - From: beverleep...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:16 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] leveled literacy intervention Yes, it's expensive, but so is retention and special education, and money to fund those is saved by Reading Recovery many, many times. Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: Susanne Lee susannelee...@yahoo.com Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:28:15 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] leveled literacy intervention Hello! I too am a trained reading recovery teacher but I have gone back into the classroom. Our school started using LLI this year to help students get on grade level. We started with students who were 1-2 levels below grade level and now we are working on other levels. I would like to be trained or have the availability to use these resources in my classrooms. It seems to be helping. Our school is still doing RR but who knows how long it will stay. It is very expensive and with all of the budget cuts lately, I am surprised it has survived so far --- On Sat, 2/20/10, Levy, Lenore lenore.l...@pearson.com wrote: From: Levy, Lenore lenore.l...@pearson.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] leveled literacy intervention To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 5:04 PM Jeana, I hear you about RR. I was trained also. My district did it for one year and then decided they couldn't justify the cost of one on one instruction. We took the intent and the strategies of RR and morphed it into instructional strategies for groups of 2 and 3. We had a grant that helped us do that. We were still able to use all of our RR materials. Just not one on one. It is a loss. I understand your feelings about programs but sometimes we really need them to insure all students receive the same quality instruction and that all teachers are meeting state as well as district literacy curriculum goals. Often it is on the teacher's back to do and implement and it becomes a burdersome, impossible task. Too much time is spent preparing and gathering with a loss of instructional time. At any rate, you are very thoughtful and considerate and I am sure will make good decisions for your district. Good luck. Lenore Lenore Levy, Educational Consultant, Instructional Services Pearson Curriculum Group Cell: 856-278-5798 Home Office: 856-354-1251 lenore.l...@pearson.com -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+lenore.levy=pearson@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+lenore.levy=pearson@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jeana Wise Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 2:06 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] leveled literacy intervention Wow, thank you so much. I am new to this group; however, I have reviewed many of the resources, powerpoints, and lesson ideas the past two years and am grateful for having ran across the resources and group. Thanks so much for your responses. My district is currently in the process of going schoolwide title. Therefore, we are in the process of implementing a program or model to help with this comprehensive school reform. Leaving first grade after 6 years and training this year for Reading Recovery to find out we will no longer use this program of intervention for our struggling readers, I am very bummed. I feel that if we persue the balanced literacy we once had in place along with our scope and sequence we may be able to make school improvement. In addition to all this we are looking into making one of our title teachers into a literacy coach. This is something
Re: [MOSAIC] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web?
It is basically the exact same thing. - Original Message - From: Lisa McGilloway lisamcgill...@yahoo.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 9:34 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web? Hi to all- I have been a 'voyeur' on the site for quite a while now and have found many of your comments and suggestions helpful. I am a member of our district's RTI committee and we are currently looking at ways to 'roll out' our RTI from grades K-2 into grades 3 and up. We use DIBELS as one of our screening measures with this early population but are thinking it won't meet our needs as we move into the higher grades. Does anyone have any information on AIMS Web? It was suggested that we look into it as an alternative to DIBELS or to use starting in grades 3 and up? Thanks so much for your help and suggestions. Lisa Grade 6 Teacher/RTI Committee ___ 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] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web?
Boy all the comments I'm reading are exactly what I've noticed about using the AIMS Web in my school. How is it gaining such popularity? It doesn't seem like many people really like it. I know it is quick and makes jazzy, colorful graphs. . .but so what! Maybe it will start losing momentum soon. (I sure hope so.) Jeanne - Original Message - From: EDWARD JACKSON lori_jack...@q.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web? No first hand experience but word of mouth has not been good. My husband's school is dissatisfied because kids that do well with this measure are not doing well with other measures. Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist Broken Bow, NE EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 07:34:36 -0800 From: lisamcgill...@yahoo.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web? Hi to all- I have been a 'voyeur' on the site for quite a while now and have found many of your comments and suggestions helpful. I am a member of our district's RTI committee and we are currently looking at ways to 'roll out' our RTI from grades K-2 into grades 3 and up. We use DIBELS as one of our screening measures with this early population but are thinking it won't meet our needs as we move into the higher grades. Does anyone have any information on AIMS Web? It was suggested that we look into it as an alternative to DIBELS or to use starting in grades 3 and up? Thanks so much for your help and suggestions. Lisa Grade 6 Teacher/RTI Committee ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web?
I'm not a classroom teacher, I'm a reading specialist. We use Everyday Math and I know the 1st grade teachers I work with don't like the math portion of the AIMS Web. Generating reports is very easy but as others mentioned earlier, we already have information about who needs help and who is doing okay. It's just 3 days per year I don't get to teach because I'm testing. Between benchmarking 3 times per year and all the progress monitoring the teachers have to do, there is less time for them to teach too. The poor students are yet again tested. The poor things, in my opinion are already over tested. After giving the AIMS Web, in my school anyway, we then pick interventions that are researched based one size fits all programs. They may be implemented by a teacher, a 5th grader, a HS student, a computer program or just about anyone or anything they can get their hands on. Isn't that grand! Another thing that someone else mentioned, I'm noticing too. It seems like the students who we see as doing well in the classroom don't necessarily do well on the test and vice versa. Students who self-correct while reading or think about meaning don't do as well because the timed reading portion is all based on speed. Isn't that what we want students to do when they are reading, read really fast and not think about what they are reading? (JK!) Argh! - Original Message - From: Lisa McGilloway lisamcgill...@yahoo.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 2:29 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web? Thanks so much for the response about AIMS web. If you have a minute I have a few other questions: Do you find it easy to use and generate reports? What do you think of the comprehension piece (not sure what a comprehension 'maze' is?)? What about the Math portion? We use Everyday Math and I am curious as to how it may correlate with that. Thanks so much for any information you can share! Lisa --- On Sun, 2/7/10, Yingling yingli...@frontiernet.net wrote: From: Yingling yingli...@frontiernet.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web? To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sunday, February 7, 2010, 1:35 PM We've been using AIMSWeb for 3 years now for at least K-5 (I think maybe higher also). The fluency CBMs are just like DIBELS. Aimsweb also has a comprehension maze test and a couple of math tests. It gives a lot of reports as to how a student is doing based on class, school, etc... It's an okay start as to identifying students for RTI services. I don't think you should use it solely to place students into RTI intervention groups. ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Strategies Across Grade Levels
Congratulations Lookman! - Original Message - From: kathy vanleishout vanle...@hotmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Strategies Across Grade Levels Excuse me, but last week I mentioned that my student was a finalist in the Chicago Vehicle Design contest, and that some of you might be kind enough to visit the sight and consider voting for him. I want to thank everyone who did vote for Lookman Muhammed, as his design was chosen for the 2010 vehicle sticker! He has won a nice savings bond and some attention for his art in the press. Again, thanks to those of you who voted for him! Kathy Van Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:39:13 + From: hccarl...@comcast.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Strategies Across Grade Levels I don't know if I still have this, but I put together a scope and sequence for my school disrict. I tried to integrate our state (Illinois) standards. If I can find it, let me know how I can post this. Carol - Original Message - From: Kendra Carroll kendra.carr...@stokes.k12.nc.us To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:11:50 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: [MOSAIC] Strategies Across Grade Levels Good Morning! As a teacher coach, I have been questioning how strategy lesson should look different across K-5. In our system, we take a strategy a month to focus on. The teachers that I work with and I have started a discussion about how we should be doing different lessons at each grade level. Have any of you addressed this in your schools and what did it look like? Are there any resources out there for us to use? Thanks so much:-) Kendra Carroll Elementary Teacher Coach Email Disclaimer: Please be advised that the contents of this message and any reply may be subject to disclosure under North Carolina law. This communication is for use by the intended recipient and contains information that may be privileged, confidential, or copyrighted under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby formally notified that any use, copying, or distribution of this communication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message and any attachments without retaining a copy. This communication does not constitute consent to the use of sender's contact information for direct marketing purposes or for transfers of data to third parties. ___ 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. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141665/direct/01/ ___ 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] Reading Recovery
Very nicely said. It's great that you were able to see the benefits from the perspective of teacher and parent. Congrats to your son on his Bar Mitzvah and for putting all those pieces together. - Original Message - From: contentfi...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 1:33 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery It has been interesting following the discussion on Reading Recovery and some ot its perceived pros and cons.? Unfortunately, making generalities does not come close to depicting how RR can forever change the course of a child's life. It was somewhat ironic to me that my own son needed RR, especially since he was read to in utero and exposed to print both at home in preschool.? His first grade teacher insisted that he was fine, but the OS showed he did not know how to use all the bits and pieces he had learned.? With the help and expertise of my mentor and LOTS of patience, the light went on.? I will never forget that moment.? While he only reads sports related material to this day, he made his bar mitzvah,can read Hebrew, and is now in college.? Had he not learned to read, I am not sure how he would have survived and progressed in his school. If a student exits from RR and begins to tank in second grade, perhaps we need to ask ourselves if the classroom reading program is best suited to that child.? Could it be that some students need something different from most students in that class?? RR teaches a teacher how to think and plan for each child, and this thinking and expertise might be beneficial for some children throughout their education.? I am presently teaching ESL in another state and have found my RR training to be invaluable in planning and teaching my students.? My goal is not simply to teach English, but to build literacy while teaching English.? RR has taught me how to think to target instruction for my students and stay in their ZPD.? The regular classroom teachers are thrilled with the support, accelerated student progress, and meaningful referrals when needed. RR has honed my thinking and teaching and as a result, hundreds of students have benefitted from either my 1:1 RR lessons or classroom instruction.? Most importantly, as I think about each child, I am always reminded that each of these kids is someone's child and like my son, they are entitled to the best of the best instruction.? RR has made that possible. ___ 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] Reading Recovery
I see 4 RR students. I also have 2 early literacy groups (1 with 6 students, 1 with 4 students) . I see a 2nd grader as part of RtI (sort of?). I am in the process of testing kdg. and will begin with a group of 4 kdg's. soon. Last year I had 4 RR students (each round), 1 student (RtI) who just moved to the US from Taiwan and spoke no English. I had 3 Early Literacy groups (one with 7 students, and two with 6 students). That was crazy! I hope things work out for you Gina. - Original Message - From: Gina Hill gina.bargh...@bsd7.org To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 4:38 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery Barghini, Gina wrote: I would be really interested in hearing how your schedule works seeing so many children and providing 1:1 reading recovery services. I am also trained and also received small literacy training in Arkansas. I just returned from a RTI training and the presenter was not advocating 1:1 services and since moving to MT funding is different and I am no longer able to service children using either program. Please share more how you are able to serve so many. Thanks. From: Jeanne Crider [mailto:jeann...@charter.net] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group [mailto:mos...@literacyworkshop.org] Sent: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:20:29 -0600 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery I am a Reading Recovery teacher. Do you really think that helping the most struggling 1st graders is a waste of money? Do you think that these students would make greater gains being in a small group or remaining in the classroom alone? Children in Reading Recovery have a program specifically designed for them. It looks at their strengths and builds on them. In the classroom, teachers don't have time to focus on one child with such intensity. They don't have the time to spend helping the child learn in the way that is best for them. Classroom teachers have too many other kids who each have their own needs. Untangling the most confused 1st graders is certainly worth it in my opinion. By the way, I see more students in a day than any of the first grade classroom teachers have in their classroom. I work hard each and every day to meet the needs of my students. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I guess it was a good idea that you left if you don't believe in the philosophy. Maybe you should examine your own teaching if the 3 students made no gains in your 2nd grade classroom. - Original Message - From: Susanne Lee susannelee...@yahoo.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery I did reading recovery for one year. I agree, it is a very expensive program to serve just a few children. We did find gains, but I also noticed that when they went to 2nd grade (I went to 2nd grade also), they did plateau. In fact, last year, I had 3 of my reading recovery kids and none of them gained a reading level during the year. I didn't believe in the philosophy of the program and that is why I left after one year. I also felt in the second half of the year when i did reading recovery, I was more of a special ed teacher than anything else. I am not a huge advocate of the program, as you can see --- On Wed, 9/23/09, swalte...@san.rr.com swalte...@san.rr.com wrote: From: swalte...@san.rr.com swalte...@san.rr.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8:10 PM We have two reading recovery teachers. Many of us feel that they do not service enough kids. Meeting kids one on one is not the best use of man power for our needy school, We find that many of the kids that are exited plateau in 2nd grade. Hillary Marchel march...@hawthorn73.org wrote: What are your feelings about Reading Recovery? Thanks, I know your all busy. Hillary ___ 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
Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery
I am a Reading Recovery teacher. Do you really think that helping the most struggling 1st graders is a waste of money? Do you think that these students would make greater gains being in a small group or remaining in the classroom alone? Children in Reading Recovery have a program specifically designed for them. It looks at their strengths and builds on them. In the classroom, teachers don't have time to focus on one child with such intensity. They don't have the time to spend helping the child learn in the way that is best for them. Classroom teachers have too many other kids who each have their own needs. Untangling the most confused 1st graders is certainly worth it in my opinion. By the way, I see more students in a day than any of the first grade classroom teachers have in their classroom. I work hard each and every day to meet the needs of my students. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I guess it was a good idea that you left if you don't believe in the philosophy. Maybe you should examine your own teaching if the 3 students made no gains in your 2nd grade classroom. - Original Message - From: Susanne Lee susannelee...@yahoo.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery I did reading recovery for one year. I agree, it is a very expensive program to serve just a few children. We did find gains, but I also noticed that when they went to 2nd grade (I went to 2nd grade also), they did plateau. In fact, last year, I had 3 of my reading recovery kids and none of them gained a reading level during the year. I didn't believe in the philosophy of the program and that is why I left after one year. I also felt in the second half of the year when i did reading recovery, I was more of a special ed teacher than anything else. I am not a huge advocate of the program, as you can see --- On Wed, 9/23/09, swalte...@san.rr.com swalte...@san.rr.com wrote: From: swalte...@san.rr.com swalte...@san.rr.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8:10 PM We have two reading recovery teachers. Many of us feel that they do not service enough kids. Meeting kids one on one is not the best use of man power for our needy school, We find that many of the kids that are exited plateau in 2nd grade. Hillary Marchel march...@hawthorn73.org wrote: What are your feelings about Reading Recovery? Thanks, I know your all busy. Hillary ___ 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. ___ 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] (no subject)
AMEN! Now if only administrators realized it. - Original Message - From: Carrie Cahill ccah...@msd143.s-cook.k12.il.us To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 12:11 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] (no subject) Jan said. The only elementary school in my district is going to start Response to Intervention this fall with reading. The committee who has been investigating RtI has come to the conclusion the DIEBELS is the only universal screener to use. They want something very fast and not too hard to use. Do any of you use another universal screener? Thanks! Jan - there are plenty of other screeners that are WAY better than DIBELs. Plus we should not be picking assessments based on their ease and speed of use! Carrie Illinois, K-8 ___ 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] OFF TOPIC - progress monitoring
I'd love to hear too. We use AIMSweb and I can't stand it! - Original Message - From: Beverlee Paul beverleep...@gmail.com To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:23 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - progress monitoring I am interested in hearing OFF-LIST about any systems of progress-monitoring any of use that is not commercial, such as AIMSweb or DIBELS. I think we have a chance of dropping a commercial program if I can come up with something concrete. Thanks so much.Bev Paul, beverleep...@gmail.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. ___ 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] Scaffolded Silent Reading
Elisa, Thanks for the site. It was really helpful. Jeanne - Original Message - From: Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Scaffolded Silent Reading OK. So this is another name for what we are already doing in the classroom to support reading development during independent reading time. And I think the answer to your question, I wonder if you couldn't accomplish the same thing through conversation, anecdotal notes, and asking children to do book chats about books they are reading and enjoying?, is yes. Thanks for finding this link. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. -Helen Keller Visit my blog, A Teacher's Ruminations, and post a message. http://waingortgrade2spanishbilingual.blogspot.com/ I've never heard of scaffolded silent reading. I may be able to take a guess at what it is but could you explain it to us instead? Thanks, Elisa I had also never heard of scaffolded silent reading. I did a search and found a clear explanation, research, and conference sheet samples: http://www.reading.org/downloads/WC_handouts/Exploring%20Scaffolded%20Silent%20Reading%20(ScSR).pdf It makes a lot of sense because it adds in the accountability piece that is lacking in traditional SSR, but I still struggle with holding children accountable for their personal reading time. A lot of time is spent filling out homework reading logs and in-school reading logs. The scaffolded silent reading seems is more about teacher conferencing and teacher as record keeper. I wonder if you couldn't accomplish the same thing through conversation, anecdotal notes, and asking children to do book chats about books they are reading and enjoying? Leslie R.Stewart Grade 3 Teacher To feel most beautifully alive means to be reading something beautiful, ready always to apprehend in the flow of language the sudden flash of poetry. ~ Gaston Bachelard ~ ___ 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.
