Re: [MOSAIC] SmartBoard Lessons

2009-05-03 Thread Maureen Morrissey
You don't say what grade you are working with so I will offer a few ideas... Early elementary: * Display your morning message on the smartboard and use the bells and whistles to teach the usual morning message comprehension lessons. * Create a cloze text and ask the children to figure

[MOSAIC] summer professional growth reading

2009-05-03 Thread Zoe Jackson
What is the most inspiring, sensible, helpful book about teaching reading and writing that you would recommend for summer reading? Zoe cp...@bellsouth.net ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership

[MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** RE: SmartBoard Lessons

2009-05-03 Thread Jennifer Runde
I was lucky enough to receive a smartboard a little over a month ago, and I LOVE it! I'm still looking through the websites for great lessons, so I'd also be appreciative of any input the group has. I do have one particular website that I have found many wonderful lessons on. There are primary

Re: [MOSAIC] summer professional growth reading

2009-05-03 Thread CNJPALMER
Debbie Miller's newest: Teaching with Intention Jennifer In a message dated 5/3/2009 2:02:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cp...@bellsouth.net writes: What is the most inspiring, sensible, helpful book about teaching reading and writing that you would recommend for summer reading? Zoe

Re: [MOSAIC] summer professional growth reading

2009-05-03 Thread Ljackson
Lucy Calkins The Art of Teaching Reading and The Art of Teaching Writing would do it for me, but in all honest, it would help if helped us all understand where you are in your journey and exactly what you want to gain from summer reading. Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach and Mentor

Re: [MOSAIC] summer professional growth reading

2009-05-03 Thread beverleepaul
Conversations by Regie Routman --Original Message-- From: Zoe Jackson Sender: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org ReplyTo: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] summer professional growth reading Sent: May 3, 2009 12:01 PM

Re: [MOSAIC] summer professional growth reading

2009-05-03 Thread beverleepaul
Both of Kathy Collins books Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: Ljackson ljack...@gwtc.net Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 14:07:45 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] summer

Re: [MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** RE: SmartBoard Lessons

2009-05-03 Thread Sharon Hall
This looks like a great site - thanks for sharing. We have Promethean Boards - does anyone know if there is a way to use Smartboard files on the Promethean? -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer

Re: [MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** RE: SmartBoard Lessons

2009-05-03 Thread beverleepaul
What are promethian boards? Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: Sharon Hall lh...@cinci.rr.com Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 16:27:54 To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC]

Re: [MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** RE: SmartBoard Lessons

2009-05-03 Thread Sharon Hall
They are similar to Smartboards but made by a different company. -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of beverleep...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 4:30 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies

Re: [MOSAIC] summer professional growth reading

2009-05-03 Thread Zoe Jackson
Ah, good question. Our teachers have been using Mosaic and Strategies That Work as guides for the past three years. I'm asking for suggestions to make to our Professional Growth Committee who makes summer reading suggestions to the faculty as a whole. Thanks for your recommendations. Zoe

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 33, Issue 3

2009-05-03 Thread Brian Jewell
Hello, My name is Brian and I have just completed my student teaching at Wayne State University. I instructed third grade and had the privilege of having a SmartBoard in my classroom. A few things I did with the SmartBoard were: 1. I used an interactive site called Internet 4 classrooms. This

Re: [MOSAIC] summer professional growth reading

2009-05-03 Thread Maureen Morrissey
For which grades/levels? There are sooo many, it depends on if you want early literacy or older elementary, etc. Maureen -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Zoe Jackson Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 2:01 PM

Re: [MOSAIC] summer professional growth reading

2009-05-03 Thread Ljackson
Then I would second the new Debbie Miller book. Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach and Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 5755 - Original message - From: Zoe Jackson cp...@bellsouth.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group

[MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension

2009-05-03 Thread JASMINE MARKS
Hello, I am a student teacher in a classroom where many students are achieving below their current grade level. Students are rarely engaged in reading assignments and seldom read as a leisure activity. As a result, many students are unable to pass assessments related to reading assignments.

Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension

2009-05-03 Thread Ljackson
When working with reluctant or struggling readers, you need to see yourself differently. You cannot simply the facilitator of a one-size fits most curriculum. You need to become a Book Pimp!! You have to sell reading like you've never sold reading. Know three things and know them well: 1.