Re: [MOSAIC] grade 2 reading workshop
Sometimes I have my second graders do things like finding things in the stories we are studying in class like: long vowel words, compound words, multiple meaning words, adjectives. They think these treasure hunts are fun. Other times, I ask them to stump a partner by asking important questions that can be answered or inferred from reading the text. One of their favorites is to look for words in the story that they think that others in their group won't know. They enjoy writing a letter to a character from a character. For graphic organizers, I do compare and contrast, making connections, cause and effect, fact and opinion, as well as summarize.I use a puzzle-shaped piece for making connections. They make predictions several times throughout each story. An I recommend this book board is an appealing activity. Students want to post their recommendations on this board and love to see what others in the class like. Also, we are doing AR and that is always useful as a time-filler/killer. Last week, I had them change the ending to a Henry and Mudge story. They enjoy these activities, especially when they get to share their results with the group. Drawing a picture to illustrate a favorite scene is a carrot I use tp get them to complete the seat work. I often have the kids write down comprehension questions that I type up and use for comprehension quizzes. A lot of these activities are prep for when I start literature circles. I have my poorer readers re-read a passage several times. I give them a timer and they time themselves with a partner by reading for 1 minute. They re-read the same passage 3 times. The partner makes a positive comment after each re-read. The kids are excited because they can see how much faster and better they read after each passage. Then, the partner reads a different passage and repeats the same procedure. With my poorer readers I use a cover your hand (width) method. They read as many lines as they can that will cover their hand. Then, they have to stop and ask themselves questions about what they read. If they can't do it, they have to re-read, perhaps this time covering only 2 fingers. It's always amazing to me when students think they read a passage because they read the words. It takes quite a while for my poorer readers, especially, to understand that reading is thinking. - Original Message - From: Emily Schwartz Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 6:09 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] grade 2 reading workshop I also teach 2nd grade, and am wondering what I can add to my reader's workshop. Also, how is that working for your 2nd graders to have them write you a letter once a week? The 5th graders in our school do that, but I have wondered how well it would work with my 2nd graders. Thanks! Emily 2nd grade From: Linda DeGreen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listservmosaic@literacyworkshop.org To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listservmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] grade 2 reading workshop Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:56:04 -0500 I'd like some ideas and lists of authentic response (after reading ) activities and also during reading work for grade 2 in a reading workshop. I am trying to stay away from center type activities because I want my students engaged in real reading, real reading work, and written response. The problem I'm running into is that some cannot sustain the 45 min during this time while I work in GR groups and conference. I have them sometimes complete graphic organizers, choose good fit/just right books, and a weekly written letter in response. We use sticky notes to track thinking as well. We end reading w/share time about 1x weekly. I'm just trying to gather more thoughtful (tried and true) ideas. I've observed that students reading below level (C/D level) where the books are so short-are done and just sitting there-even though I believe that reading is never done!! They are the ones I most worry about. Any advice? Linda ___ 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. _ Find a local pizza place, music store, museum and more…then map the best route! http://local.live.com?FORM=MGA001 ___ 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
Re: [MOSAIC] math for second graders
I would also like that math booklet, please. mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! From: Provenzano, Christine [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listservmosaic@literacyworkshop.org To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listservmosaic@literacyworkshop.org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] math for second graders Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 23:26:05 -0400 I would like a copy of the math booklet please. [EMAIL PROTECTED],k12,ny,us mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED],k12,ny,us _ From: Joan Matuga [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun 10/22/2006 2:41 PM To: Mosaic literacy group; List Server Subject: [MOSAIC] math for second graders This is off the mosaic reading topic but since mention is made of the math comprehending study group, I would be willing to share a 24 page math booklet I wrote for second graders which I use (as well as other teachers in my school) to prepare for first trimester math assessments. It covers place value, graphing, money, and addition with regrouping. It is quite comprehensive. Please contact me off line so that I can simply forward it to you as an attachment. - Original Message - From: Elisa Waingort Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 12:58 AM To: Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehending Math Study Group Hi Laura, Who publishes this book? This is not available on the link you provided below. Has the discussion started yet? Thanks for the information. Elisa Waingort Calgary, Canada I just received my copy of the above text for which Ellin Keene has written the introduction. I loved it so much I have set up a mail list for anyone who wishes to discuss it with me. Below is the information for the group - Comprehending Math by Arthur Hyde _http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/032500949X/educasbookclubdi_ http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/032500949X/educasbookclubdi_ (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/032500949X/educasbookclubdi http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/032500949X/educasbookclubdi ) Here is the link to subscribe to the list http://readinglady.com/mailman/listinfo/readinglady_readinglady.com http://readinglady.com/mailman/listinfo/readinglady_readinglady.com I look forward to the dialogue. Laura readinglady.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org . Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive 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 http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org . Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive 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. _ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp007001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us ___ 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] Lexiles
I have a question about lexiles and libraries. We are considering leveling the books in our library. Has anyone out there done that? If so, is each book leveled or are the books in leveled sections? What do you guys think about this idea? Part of me thinks kids will feel limited by their lexile level, but I feel that if our teachers do a good job of explaining what a lexile level is to kids, they will be more informed when they choose books...what do you think? Just looking for some feedback on a new idea in my district. barb ___ 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] Debbie Diller vs. Workshops
In our district, we suggest that teachers use part of their reading time for guided reading. It's then that the students would go to the stations. Our teachers do have 2 hours in the intermediate grades for literacy--one hour for reading and one hour for writing. It's tricky fitting it all in, but we emphasize that guided reading is so important for the struggling readers. some teachers find time for independent reading at another time; others try to fit it in. Carol On Oct 22, 2006, at 6:39 PM, Kerry McDonald wrote: I just finished reading Debbie Diller this weekend and I am wondering how you make the work stations work in a workshop setting. I am thinking that during reading workshop while I was meeting with a guided reading group, kids can read independently and or (I am not sure which word is right) go to reading workstations, and then during Writer's Workshop, the same thing, but with Writing work stations?? Can anyone explain how they make it work? I am a Literacy Coach grades K-8- so any grade input would be appreciated! thanks, Kerry - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Indpendent reading first grade Have you read Debbie Diller's book on literacy stations. Rather than centers, students are in pairs and work in stations. The stations are self-sustaining and last for the whole year--poetry, drama, etc. Teachers in my district atttended a workshop presented by her and came back to the district very excited. They feel they can manage these stations rather than creating stations that always seem to last for only a week. Carol I have always preferred to do a combined reading/writing workshop, which I call Independent Reading and Writing. During this time, there is a structured order of activity (i.e., sometimes I use a checklist that they keep in a folder with their work) and basically it goes something like this: 1. Read a book. 2. Tell another student about the book (plus, the other student asks three questions about the book). 3. Write about the book. This can be a synopsis, or I have literature response cards in a basket which have an assortment of writing ideas for responding to literature, including some that have drawing involved. 4. Share your writing with another student and revise as needed. 5. Make a reading activity choice (i.e., read the wall, read poems from the poetry basket, sort letter/picture cards, alphabetizing words, read words in the nifty word basket etc.) 6. Make a writing choice (write a letter, sticker story, stamp story, poem, whatever) 7. Read your writing to another student and revise as needed. 8. Sign up to meet with the teacher. While students are working, I do one or two guided reading groups and/or meet with students individually to go over their work. The reading activity choices and writing activity choices might be the same kinds of activities some use in centers, but I never had centers set up in my classroom. Instead, I had these activities on shelves in baskets. There was always a writing center, though, with lots of different writing instruments, a variety of paper, rubber stamps and stamp pads, a basket of assorted stickers, a few magazines, and a rotating set of laminated pictures, as well as some story starter cards. Renee On Oct 20, 2006, at 6:01 AM, GRISTINA, KRISTIN wrote: Many teachers in my building have students participating in writing experiences during this time, but it's not considered independent reading time. Teachers are usually seeing guided reading groups during this time. While students are in guided reading groups, the others are doing story extension activities after a read aloud or a shared reading. This can be compared to responding to literature in the upper grades, it's just that the teacher has read the text to or with the students before they write/respond to it in some way. Also, it's a great time for students to be doing picture sorts, and search the room activities for either beginning sounds, ending sounds or whatever they are working on. I think that centers CAN be productive if they are based in good literacy instruction and they are challenging enough for students at all levels. The problem with centers is that in many classrooms, centers unfortunately become coloring activities or non-reading activities that students lose interest in rather quickly. The problem is that the teachers in these rooms don't really understand the purpose of literacy centers and how to create effective centers. Kristin NJ ___ I am not in favor of centers for independent reading. They take time away from reading and are not
Re: [MOSAIC] math for second graders
I would really appreciate it if you would please send me your math booklet for 2nd graders. Thank you [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message has been virus scanned and verified as originating from u-46.org. If you receive a message from a user @u-46.org that does not contain this certification please discard it or forward to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] math for second graders
I am truly sorry for all this, but I am a new techie and would someone please teach me how to contact offline to get the second grade math hand book when I don't have the email address. Who do I email? You can email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Emily Schwartz Sent: Mon 10/23/2006 9:14 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] math for second graders I would also like that math booklet, please. mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! From: Provenzano, Christine [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listservmosaic@literacyworkshop.org To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listservmosaic@literacyworkshop.org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] math for second graders Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 23:26:05 -0400 I would like a copy of the math booklet please. [EMAIL PROTECTED],k12,ny,us mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED],k12,ny,us _ From: Joan Matuga [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun 10/22/2006 2:41 PM To: Mosaic literacy group; List Server Subject: [MOSAIC] math for second graders This is off the mosaic reading topic but since mention is made of the math comprehending study group, I would be willing to share a 24 page math booklet I wrote for second graders which I use (as well as other teachers in my school) to prepare for first trimester math assessments. It covers place value, graphing, money, and addition with regrouping. It is quite comprehensive. Please contact me off line so that I can simply forward it to you as an attachment. - Original Message - From: Elisa Waingort Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 12:58 AM To: Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehending Math Study Group Hi Laura, Who publishes this book? This is not available on the link you provided below. Has the discussion started yet? Thanks for the information. Elisa Waingort Calgary, Canada I just received my copy of the above text for which Ellin Keene has written the introduction. I loved it so much I have set up a mail list for anyone who wishes to discuss it with me. Below is the information for the group - Comprehending Math by Arthur Hyde _http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/032500949X/educasbookclubdi_ http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/032500949X/educasbookclubdi_ (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/032500949X/educasbookclubdi http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/032500949X/educasbookclubdi ) Here is the link to subscribe to the list http://readinglady.com/mailman/listinfo/readinglady_readinglady.com http://readinglady.com/mailman/listinfo/readinglady_readinglady.com I look forward to the dialogue. Laura readinglady.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org . Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive 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 http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org . Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive 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. _ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp007001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us ___ 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] want the math booklet??
The math booklet is temporarily available on our TEACHING TOOLS webpage at: www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/tools.htm Go to the OTHER category and you will find it at the bottom. Please share math files on the new math comprehension listserv located at: http://readinglady.com/mailman/listinfo/readinglady_readinglady.com It's a great listserv. Check out info about it at: www.readinglady.com 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.
