[MOSAIC] Unpacking Documents for ELA CC

2012-06-06 Thread Kendra Carroll
Does anyone know a state that has done an exceptional job at unpacking the ELA standards for elementary school? Thanks for sharing! *Kendra Carroll* Elementary Teacher Coach -- Email Disclaimer: Please be advised that the contents of this message and any reply may be subject to disclosure

Re: [MOSAIC] conflicting assessments

2012-03-15 Thread Kendra Carroll
Beth, how does the child perform when asked to make words with the tiles during that part of the Fundations lesson? Could it be that she is having trouble relating the visual of the letter to the sound? When she is reading a text, does she rely more on picture clues and making the text makes sens

Re: [MOSAIC] short leveled fiction

2012-02-09 Thread kendra . carroll
You may want to try Sundance. Kendra Carroll Elementary Teacher Coach Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Carly Domin Sender: mosaic-bounces+kendra.carroll=stokes.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:05:09 To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org

Re: [MOSAIC] fountas & Pinnell BAS

2012-01-25 Thread Kendra Carroll
t. The level of questioning offered in the retell aligns with the Common Core Standards and are great thinking questions that allow the teacher to probe the student's thinking. Good luck on your endeavor! Kendra Kendra Carroll Elementary Teacher Coach Email Disclaimer: Please be advised

Re: [MOSAIC] Question...formative and summative in second grade?

2011-12-25 Thread Kendra Carroll
Our grading system is based on proficiency so we use information from formative assessments to give grades; however, there is a summative at the end of the year and end of quarter assessments. Of course, we hope that this information aligns but realize that students have bad days just like we

[MOSAIC] Making Great Readers

2010-06-08 Thread Kendra Carroll
Good afternoon! Has anyone ever heard of a program called "Making Great Readers"? It was designed by a K teacher from NC. I would love your take on it if you've had experience with it. Thanks! Kendra Carroll Elementary Teacher Coach Sandy Ridge Elementary School: Amo

Re: [MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** RE: Book Room

2010-06-02 Thread Kendra Carroll
"I had developed a searchable data base by publisher, series, author, etc." What program did you use for the database? Thanks! Kendra Carroll Email Disclaimer: Please be advised that the contents of this message and any reply may be subject to disclosure under North Carolina

Re: [MOSAIC] need evaluative tool for kindergartners and firstgraders

2010-04-13 Thread Kendra Carroll
thers do for RTI data for comp? You may want to look at the RTI book put out by Gretchen Owocki. It is from Heinemann. Also, have you considered the Fountas and Pinnell benchmark kits? Kendra Carroll Email Disclaimer: Please be advised that the contents of this message and any reply m

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 44, Issue 5

2010-04-07 Thread Kendra Carroll
ll you more about it if you need me to. Kendra Carroll 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 priv

Re: [MOSAIC] Reading textbook suggestions

2010-03-25 Thread Kendra Carroll
"Our middle school uses F & P, our k-5 buildings use Mondo. I would be happy to provide more information if desired." Kelly that would be great espcially to know exactly which Mondo product that they are using. Thanks! Kendra Carroll Elementary Teacher Coach Sandy Ridge Ele

Re: [MOSAIC] Reading textbook suggestions

2010-03-25 Thread Kendra Carroll
something equivalent that costs less or better, I would love to know about it. Thanks! Kendra Carroll Elementary Teacher Coach Sandy Ridge Elementary School: Amostown Rd; Sandy Ridge, NC 27046 Phone: 336 871-2400 Fax 336 871-2025 Pine Hall Elementary School: 1400 Pine Hall Road; Pine H

Re: [MOSAIC] Pacing Guide for Strategies

2010-03-24 Thread Kendra Carroll
Sue, I believe that with all students you first start a study about metacognition then move into the other strategies. Debbie Miller suggests in her book teaching each strategy for about 6 weeks. For your k's, there are a couple of great books for them: Starting with Comprehension and The

[MOSAIC] Strategies Across Grade Levels

2009-12-14 Thread Kendra Carroll
. 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

[MOSAIC] DIBELS

2009-11-20 Thread Kendra Carroll
Our system has just chosen to assess using DIBELS. For those of you who use it, which students are you assessing? Do you use a different method to assess comprehension, if so, what? Thanks for your input!! Kendra Carroll Elementary Teacher Coach Sandy Ridge Elementary School: Amostown Rd

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 37, Issue 28

2009-09-28 Thread Kendra Carroll
ct..., and then get them to tell you why. 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 inform

[MOSAIC] Off topic- Curriculum Coach

2009-09-17 Thread Kendra Carroll
I recently took a job as a curriculum coach and would love to read a text about how to do my job well. Since this is off-topic you can email me at kendra.carr...@gmail.com. Thanks! Kendra Carroll Elementary Teacher Coach Sandy Ridge Elementary School: Amostown Rd; Sandy Ridge, NC 27046

Re: [MOSAIC] departmentalization

2009-02-12 Thread Kendra Carroll
small fexible group instruction. Our students loved it and we found that their skills increased. I can see how this would not work for all groups. Like others have said, you would need to look at your children, your teachers and your plan- Good Luck:) Kendra Carroll Kindergarten London Eleme

[MOSAIC] Kindergarten Listserv- off topic

2008-09-08 Thread Kendra Carroll
I am teaching kindergarten and would love to be part of a listserv for kindergarten teachers. Does anyone know of a good listserv? Thanks, Kendra / NC ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership ple

[MOSAIC] Metacognition

2008-08-15 Thread Kendra Carroll
Good evening all. I have to present at a district level staff development workshop for second grade teachers next week. I need to spend 10-15 minutes on how to use metacognition activities during the first weeks of school before moving into schema lessons. Most of these teachers will want ac

Re: [MOSAIC] Sneak Preview of Debbie Miller's New Book

2008-08-06 Thread Kendra Carroll
Has anyone been able to access it using a mac? I can't get it to pull up. I've been trying on and off throughout the day. Thanks, Kendra "The link seems to be working fine this morning. I might be possible that they had some server downtime when you tried to access." _

[MOSAIC] The Literate Kindergarten

2008-07-12 Thread Kendra Carroll
Thanks so much to all who said I needed this book. I just got my copy yesterday and I am already on chapter 3. This book is tying a lot together for me. It ties in so well with To Understand by Keene. I was worried about teaching K because I wasn't sure what it should "look like" in regards

Re: [MOSAIC] Introduction

2008-07-07 Thread Kendra Carroll
I agree wholeheartedly!!! To Understand will change the way you see teaching for the best!!! Kendra "Hands down: To Understand by Ellin Keene and Teaching Essentials by Regie Routman!" . ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To

Re: [MOSAIC] kindergarten

2008-07-06 Thread Kendra Carroll
I didn't spend too much time. Thanks for looking:) Kendra Carroll -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Beverlee Paul Sent: Sun 7/6/2008 2:40 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] kindergarten Hi Kendra - Boy,

Re: [MOSAIC] kindergarten

2008-07-05 Thread Kendra Carroll
Bev where do I find these on their website? Do I have to be a member? Thanks, Kendra "Also, Kendra, you might want to look at the IRA K-2 Standards. They have an excellent description of kinder that will show you a marked contrast to S of the W." __

Re: [MOSAIC] kindergarten

2008-07-04 Thread Kendra Carroll
Lori, thank you for breaking your no work until July rule. I am going to be teaching K for the first time next year and have been wanting to post but didn't know what to say. Your post and all those who have responded are giving me a direction in which to start my summer reading. I have a f

Re: [MOSAIC] critical concern

2008-05-07 Thread Kendra Carroll
" High level thinking turns people into rebels." And testing/teaching to a test turns children into robots. Kendra ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go

Re: [MOSAIC] OT First or second grade?

2008-04-30 Thread Kendra Carroll
I taught first for 3 years and then moved to second. Here's my take on it. First grade is teaching children the logistics of reading. They are like sponges but need lots of nurturing and support. In second grade, they are more independent. They need reinforcement in comprehension since decodin

Re: [MOSAIC] Kindergarten Packets

2008-04-21 Thread Kendra Carroll
What is a website address for these books? It sounds like a great resource. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Freida Hammett Sent: Sat 4/19/2008 7:52 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Kindergarten Packets Heather, One source you might che

Re: [MOSAIC] [SPAM] Re: Writing Workshop Leader/Teacher (Mary)

2008-04-14 Thread Kendra Carroll
Kate, can you tell me more about the resources your school is using? We are currently using Empowering Writers. My team and I are finding we need lesson resources such as mini-lessons to tie into what we are doing? Do you know of any? Thanks, Kendra in NC

[MOSAIC] Skill or Strategy

2008-03-31 Thread Kendra Carroll
I always have trouble explaining the difference between a skill and a strategy to my students. Anyone have any good ideas/definitions? Thanks, Kendra ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscri

Re: [MOSAIC] "To Understand" book discussion

2008-02-26 Thread Kendra Carroll
This book expands upon the other two. It brings all these concepts full circle. It is a MUST read:) Kendra From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue 2/26/2008 10:25 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] "To Understand" bo

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 18, Issue 20

2008-02-20 Thread Kendra Carroll
Did you use a grant to get these items or were they funded by your district? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Angela Almond Sent: Tue 2/19/2008 4:27 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 18, Issue 20 I am one of the luc

Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehension strategies and Harcourt

2008-02-15 Thread Kendra Carroll
Debbie, I have taught younger children as well. What do you expect from a 2nd grader's retell? This is my first year and am stumped by their comprehension as I said in an earlier message. When I ask a child to retell a book, I give them little to no proding. Our assessment tool also requ

Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehension strategies and Harcourt

2008-02-11 Thread Kendra Carroll
In primary grades, it should be about 50-50. I am teaching 2nd grade for the first time after spending 3 years in first. I am seeing many students who word call on a 4th grade level but cannot comprehend near that level. Its almost like these students have spent so much time focusing on the

Re: [MOSAIC] Help!

2007-10-04 Thread Kendra Carroll
Christina, I heard a great report on NPR a few years ago. It told about a school in Chicago that each year got more people on board until the whole school was in agreement. I think this allows teachers not to feel pressured to starting something new- which can be so intimidating. Therefore, y

Re: [MOSAIC] (no subject)

2007-09-28 Thread Kendra Carroll
I just returned from maternity leave. My sub taught from the basal. I have started reading workshop and I am going over tools we use and how to choose books on our level. However, I am finding that many of my students do not understand that how to record their thinking or realize what it mean

Re: [MOSAIC] new basal adoption

2007-04-23 Thread Kendra Carroll
Renee, Our school has just bought into the Wilson Reading/Fundations Programs. I know that they base some of their rationale for their program on Reading First. I would love to know where I can find more info on the investigations that you mentioned. I want to have my own opinions backed up b

[MOSAIC] Wilson Reading Program/Fundations

2007-03-22 Thread Kendra Carroll
Our staff has been going through training this week on these programs. Can anybody tell me if and how one uses these in a whole language approach? I just attended the Heinemann Institute with Ellin Keene in December. I agree with her in the 50/50 approach between word level and comprehension.

Re: [MOSAIC] (MOSAIC) workshops

2007-02-12 Thread Kendra Carroll
Ellin is coming to Hershey PA July 11-12. This is an awesome 2 day event. I highly recommend it Right now Heinemann is offering some discounts if you register early. I am including a link to help you. http://pd.heinemann.com/workshops/products/070711EKPA.aspx _

[MOSAIC] Literacy Support Group

2007-02-12 Thread Kendra Carroll
Hi everyone! I am new to Listserve. I am a first grade teacher who works at a school where a few of us are trying to use comprehension strategies. Many of us are wanting to learn more. We realize the support must come from within because many of those in higher up position want to go in di