Re: [MOSAIC] Tanny's book

[Donna Baker]

I bought Tanny's book last June and loved it.  My daughter, who teaches in 
Thailand, came home for a visit and the book travelled back to Thailand with 
her.  She is using it with her grade one class in Bangkok and said it is 
going very well.  Her class is high ESL, so I am sure that it would work 
well with our high ESL populations.  I teach grade 5, but I am planning to 
use the same ideas to introduce the strategies.  (of course, I had to buy a 
second copy).

Donna Baker 


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Re: [MOSAIC] Tanny's book

[Patricia Kimathi]

Where did you purchase it?
Pat K

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On Aug 24, 2007, at 2:50 AM, Donna Baker wrote:

> I bought Tanny's book last June and loved it.  My daughter, who  
> teaches in
> Thailand, came home for a visit and the book travelled back to  
> Thailand with
> her.  She is using it with her grade one class in Bangkok and said it  
> is
> going very well.  Her class is high ESL, so I am sure that it would  
> work
> well with our high ESL populations.  I teach grade 5, but I am  
> planning to
> use the same ideas to introduce the strategies.  (of course, I had to  
> buy a
> second copy).
>
> Donna Baker
>
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[MOSAIC] rationale..

[Chris Preston]

I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for 
letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own 
bulletin boards.
Does anyone remember?
Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried 
about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of school.
Any ideas?

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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[ljackson]

As a parent and educator, I find the desire to get rid of lingering parents
offensive.  I always began the day with morning meeting and it was OPEN to
all parents and family members.  They will happily go away once you give
them a reason to trust you.

Lori


On 8/24/07 6:35 AM, "Chris Preston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for
> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
> bulletin boards.
> Does anyone remember?
> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried
> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of school.
> Any ideas?
> 
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[jdelich]

I am sure Regie Routman addresses this in her Reading Essentials book. The Fall 
2004 Instructor Magazine had a great piece on classroom libraries, including a 
full color map of the "ideal" set-up. We use it for new teachers and to remind 
ourselves.

john d 


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>I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for 
>letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own 
>bulletin boards.
>Does anyone remember?
>Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried 
>about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of school.
>Any ideas?
>
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[Heather Blau]

Chris, it might be helpful to wonder why a parent might want to take  
some time in your classroom before handing off their child to an  
adult they don't yet know.  Parents are very busy people.  If they're  
lingering, there's a reason.   It's a shame that parents and teachers  
make the serious error of treating one another as if they are a  
problem, rather  than a partner.   Pushing them out the door is  
likely to have some unintended consequences down the line.



On Aug 24, 2007, at 8:35 AM, Chris Preston wrote:

> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for
> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
> bulletin boards.
> Does anyone remember?
> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried
> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of  
> school.
> Any ideas?
>
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[Renee]

On Aug 24, 2007, at 5:35 AM, Chris Preston wrote:

> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for
> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
> bulletin boards.
> Does anyone remember?
> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried
> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of 
> school.
> Any ideas?
>
I don't remember what book gives rationale for this specifically, but 
then I don't think you need a "book rationale" to do it (nor do I think 
you need a "book rationale" for many teacher strategies. But off the 
top of my head I can think of a few books that would support it:  
Empowering the Child, Starting from Scratch, anything by John Holt.

As for the parents, just stand at the door and make an announcement 
that it's time for moms and dads to leave now and they will be back 
later, after school is over. And shut the door. I taught third grade 
for about ten years and this was never a real problem. Now 
Kindergarten. hahaha

Renee

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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[Renee]

On Aug 24, 2007, at 6:55 AM, ljackson wrote:

> As a parent and educator, I find the desire to get rid of lingering 
> parents
> offensive.  I always began the day with morning meeting and it was 
> OPEN to
> all parents and family members.  They will happily go away once you 
> give
> them a reason to trust you.

And of course we want to be inclusive and have our classroom open to 
parents, but having just gone through a Kindergarten orientation in 
which the teacher was trying to read the children a story and parents 
were in the back of the room having LOUD personal conversations that 
had absolutely nothing to do with school or even their children, I 
believe that at some point the parents need to leave the room and go 
have a day to themselves while the children do their school job. :-)

Perhaps "get rid of" was not the best phrase. :-)

Renee

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solving humanity's problems.  One country, one nation, one ideology, 
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[Renee]

Wow this must be hitting a button for me.

I am of two minds. Yes, we want to address parents' needs and not  
consider them an enemy to the classroom. On the other hand, I have  
experienced a LOT of parents (not just the aforementioned Kindergarten  
ones) who simply converse with other parents in the back of the room  
when I am trying to start a new year with students. These parents were  
the first ones that popped into my head when I read the original post.  
These parents do not need to be in the classroom; they are being  
disruptive. I feel the same about administrators who come in to observe  
and have a conversation. Go somewhere else. Go outside the door. Go  
have coffee. Or else just sit on a chair and watch. But disruption is  
disruption, in my opinion.

Renee  .  who is probably sounding crotchety but really isn't. :-)


On Aug 24, 2007, at 7:17 AM, Heather Blau wrote:

> Chris, it might be helpful to wonder why a parent might want to take
> some time in your classroom before handing off their child to an
> adult they don't yet know.  Parents are very busy people.  If they're
> lingering, there's a reason.   It's a shame that parents and teachers
> make the serious error of treating one another as if they are a
> problem, rather  than a partner.   Pushing them out the door is
> likely to have some unintended consequences down the line.
>
>
>
> On Aug 24, 2007, at 8:35 AM, Chris Preston wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for
>> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
>> bulletin boards.
>> Does anyone remember?
>> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried
>> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of
>> school.
>> Any ideas?
>>
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[Heather Blau]

Renee,

You're not sounding crotchety, just practical.  The important, and  
unanswered question is:  why are parents lingering?  If it's to  
socialize with one another, ask them to leave.  "Parents, it's story  
time...please feel free to quietly pull up a chair and join us, or if  
you prefer, step out in the hall to continue your visit."

This said, I stand by my caution.  "Getting rid of parents" is not an  
accidental phrase.  I think best remedy for Chris' "worry" and your  
frustration about lingering parents is to trust them, and speak  
honestly and openly with them.  Some might get mad or critical, but  
if you speak clearly and in the best interests of the children,  
you're on firm ground. The key is to be clear within ourselves, then  
speak openly to them, assuming their on our side from day one.   In  
my experience parents respect this kind of straight talk, so long as  
you're not laying blame on them, just enlisting their cooperation.



> Wow this must be hitting a button for me.
>
> I am of two minds. Yes, we want to address parents' needs and not
> consider them an enemy to the classroom. On the other hand, I have
> experienced a LOT of parents (not just the aforementioned Kindergarten
> ones) who simply converse with other parents in the back of the room
> when I am trying to start a new year with students. These parents were
> the first ones that popped into my head when I read the original post.
> These parents do not need to be in the classroom; they are being
> disruptive. I feel the same about administrators who come in to  
> observe
> and have a conversation. Go somewhere else. Go outside the door. Go
> have coffee. Or else just sit on a chair and watch. But disruption is
> disruption, in my opinion.
>
> Renee  .  who is probably sounding crotchety but really isn't. :-)
>
>
> On Aug 24, 2007, at 7:17 AM, Heather Blau wrote:
>
>> Chris, it might be helpful to wonder why a parent might want to take
>> some time in your classroom before handing off their child to an
>> adult they don't yet know.  Parents are very busy people.  If they're
>> lingering, there's a reason.   It's a shame that parents and teachers
>> make the serious error of treating one another as if they are a
>> problem, rather  than a partner.   Pushing them out the door is
>> likely to have some unintended consequences down the line.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Aug 24, 2007, at 8:35 AM, Chris Preston wrote:
>>
>>> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the  
>>> rationale for
>>> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
>>> bulletin boards.
>>> Does anyone remember?
>>> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little  
>>> worried
>>> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of
>>> school.
>>> Any ideas?
>>>
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[Brown, Lisabeth L.]

Our school does a 'boo-hoo' breakfast.  At least, that's what the staff
calls it.  (In our county, we have a "First Day Celebration."  All
parents are encouraged to accompany their children to their classrooms,
and 'hang-out' for a few minutes.  At 9:15 (1/2 hour after school has
begun) an announcement is made, inviting ALL parents to the media center
for donuts.  I think our PTA supplies the treats.  It seems to help get
the parents out of our rooms and they can commiserate with other
parents.  (It usually is the primary grades who have a harder time
releasing their children.  Hopefully, third grade parents will be used
to this.)

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Subject: [MOSAIC] rationale..

I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for 
letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own 
bulletin boards.
Does anyone remember?
Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried 
about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of
school.
Any ideas?

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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[Janelle]

I think Debbie Miller talks about organizing the classroom library in 
Reading With Meaning (I think). I have taught 3rd grade for 4 years and have 
never had a lingering parentbest of luck!
janelle
p.s. I too am wondering about kids making the bulletin boards. I want them 
to do the borders...any ideas from anyone?

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> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for
> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
> bulletin boards.
> Does anyone remember?
> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried
> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of school.
> Any ideas?
>
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[waltersps]

I often let my bulletin boards reflect our topic of study and be the result of 
children's research.? Adding vocabulary, visuals, and even sentence strip 
statements?allows them to see what we're learning at a glance - as well as 
anyone else who comes in the room.? Sometimes it's in the form of a graphic 
organizer I want them to learn to use...other times in the style of a famous 
artist :)? It's part of the process.? Cooperative groups often take turns 
designing an "informative" board - kids know what kids will read and 
understand.? Let them post your procedures, etc. the very first week.? Taking a 
quick picture and then adding it to your weekly newsletter - also lets parents 
in on what's happening.

Thanks for what you do.
Patty Walters

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I think Debbie Miller talks about organizing the classroom library in 
Reading With Meaning (I think). I have taught 3rd grade for 4 years and have 
never had a lingering parentbest of luck!
janelle
p.s. I too am wondering about kids making the bulletin boards. I want them 
to do the borders...any ideas from anyone?

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> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for
> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
> bulletin boards.
> Does anyone remember?
> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried
> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of school.
> Any ideas?
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[MOSAIC] Words Their Way

[daryljm]

WTW is a fabulous, developmental word study program. The University of Virginia 
(Donald Bear, etc) and Louisa Moats are behind it 100 percent. It helps with 
reading and writing, since it operates on the child's developmental level.? You 
will love it. Kathy Ganke has a few books containing sorts as well. 

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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[ljackson]

What a nice idea!  I have three boys, I cried with number one, got misty
with number two, but by the time number three went (and we gained a car
payment in unpaid daycare costs!!!), I was dancing on the table.  Funny, I
think he and I have the closest bonds, but it was easiest letting him go.

Lori


On 8/24/07 9:11 AM, "Brown, Lisabeth L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Our school does a 'boo-hoo' breakfast.  At least, that's what the staff
> calls it.  (In our county, we have a "First Day Celebration."  All
> parents are encouraged to accompany their children to their classrooms,
> and 'hang-out' for a few minutes.  At 9:15 (1/2 hour after school has
> begun) an announcement is made, inviting ALL parents to the media center
> for donuts.  I think our PTA supplies the treats.  It seems to help get
> the parents out of our rooms and they can commiserate with other
> parents.  (It usually is the primary grades who have a harder time
> releasing their children.  Hopefully, third grade parents will be used
> to this.)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Preston
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:36 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; A Reading Comprehension
> Strategies Listserv; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [MOSAIC] rationale..
> 
> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for
> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
> bulletin boards.
> Does anyone remember?
> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried
> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of
> school.
> Any ideas?
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[ljackson]

I thought I might add some food for thought. There are districts where
parent involvement & support is low, where families feel intimidated or
unwelcome because of perceived and real injustices and indifference, past
and present.  I teach in such a district and have seen teachers react
negatively to parents for just such lingering.  I see lingering differently,
I see it as a way to reconnect school and community.  I agree with Renee
that disruptions have to be addressed (in fact, had to address parents
attending with small children and with an unwillingness to reign in the
behaviors of these kiddos), but my fear is that if we don't tread lightly
and celebrate that these parents are HERE in our schools, regardless of
their motivation.  I stand that it make sense to invite them in, rather than
push them away but certainly understand the need to establish ground rules.

Lori


On 8/24/07 1:12 PM, "ljackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> What a nice idea!  I have three boys, I cried with number one, got misty
> with number two, but by the time number three went (and we gained a car
> payment in unpaid daycare costs!!!), I was dancing on the table.  Funny, I
> think he and I have the closest bonds, but it was easiest letting him go.
> 
> Lori
> 
> 
> On 8/24/07 9:11 AM, "Brown, Lisabeth L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
>> Our school does a 'boo-hoo' breakfast.  At least, that's what the staff
>> calls it.  (In our county, we have a "First Day Celebration."  All
>> parents are encouraged to accompany their children to their classrooms,
>> and 'hang-out' for a few minutes.  At 9:15 (1/2 hour after school has
>> begun) an announcement is made, inviting ALL parents to the media center
>> for donuts.  I think our PTA supplies the treats.  It seems to help get
>> the parents out of our rooms and they can commiserate with other
>> parents.  (It usually is the primary grades who have a harder time
>> releasing their children.  Hopefully, third grade parents will be used
>> to this.)
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Preston
>> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:36 AM
>> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; A Reading Comprehension
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>> Subject: [MOSAIC] rationale..
>> 
>> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for
>> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
>> bulletin boards.
>> Does anyone remember?
>> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried
>> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of
>> school.
>> Any ideas?
>> 
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[Creecher12]

 
In a message dated 8/24/2007 2:12:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

but by  the time number three went (and we gained a car
payment in unpaid daycare  costs!!!), I was dancing on the table.  Funny, I
think he and I have  the closest bonds, but it was easiest letting him  go.



And I find parents like you are the ones who always encourage the lingering  
ones saying, " Let's go. She'll/he'll be fine..."
 
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[MOSAIC] (no subject)

[Harbour, Deborah]

As I listen to the responses about parents and the first day of school - I am 
amazed.  I have been a K/1 teacher for 9 years at the same school.  The last 
thing I need is parents anywhere around the kids.  Our school does a boo - hoo 
breakfast (anyone is welcome but they are usually K parents).  The kids say 
goodbye to the parents in the cafeteria and then we take our  class to our 
room.  Parents at our school are not allowed to visit in the classrooms until 
they have gone through out volunteer orientation each year which is a couple 
weeks into the school year.  To be honest with you, I love that the parents 
can't come immediately.  It helps the crying little ones immensely and that way 
I can establish the rituals and routines in my classroom before I have them in 
to volunteer.  
 
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

[Jane Wenzel]

 If the child (and/or the parent) is/are distressed,  I have found it easier to 
explain the need for separation like this:
The child will find security in the way the parent reacts to the separation.  
If the parent feels/behaves as if it is safe to leave his/her child in the 
classroom (says the good-byes, smiles, and turns in leaving), then the child 
will react with greater assurance feeling that s/he is safe and prepared to be 
there.  
If the parent is apprehensive to leave the room and behaves insecurely (keeps 
looking back, etc.), the child then feels the parent knows best and will feel 
insecure and react accordingly with crying and clinging.
For the young students, it helped to explain this to parents in the 
"introduction" letter I sent home during the summer.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Chris Preston 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Mosaic: A Reading 
Comprehension Strategies Listserv ; [EMAIL 
PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 8:35 AM
  Subject: [MOSAIC] rationale..


  I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for 
  letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own 
  bulletin boards.
  Does anyone remember?
  Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried 
  about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of school.
  Any ideas?

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Re: [MOSAIC] Words Their Way

[Carol Lau]

Donald Bear is at University of Nevada, Reno --unless he recently moved.  He
was originally from the southeast somewhere and is still a southern boy at
heart.

-Original Message-
WTW is a fabulous, developmental word study program. The University of
Virginia (Donald Bear, etc) and Louisa Moats are behind it 100 percent. It
helps with reading and writing, since it operates on the child's
developmental level.? You will love it. Kathy Ganke has a few books
containing sorts as well.

Daryl Mazza
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[MOSAIC] Spelling

[The Simants]

Hi!
   I use Words Their Way and a lot of Pat Cunningham (Month by Month phonics). 
words their Way is a developmental program, easy to track kids.  My students 
showed tremendous growth with this program. Good luck!
Christina
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Re: [MOSAIC] No Postings

[Debbie Goodis]

It really doesn't matter where OC came from. We have to use SOMETHING to teach 
these kids. I was just as furious when I heard the connection 5 years ago, but 
our enemy is NOT the program. It's the administrators who peer over our 
shoulder and call us "infidels" (ha ha) if we all aren't on the same page. The 
program I used before OC didn't even direct me to teach much comprehension at 
all. How helpful was that? I was excited to see all the interactive lessons in 
OC. This country is run by the almighty dollar, and even if we got rid of 
scripted programs, there would be something else to shove down our throats so 
someone could make money. A good teacher can work miracles with any program if 
she isn't being micro managed by an administrator who doesn't have the 
individual child in mind. Just educate us, give us great ideas, give us many 
different ideas, let effective teachers train new teachers and give us the REAL 
research to draw from. I think administrators are also being
 told what to do with us. Maybe their job is on the line, too. Someone higher 
up has to come to their senses. Bush is being advised, and poorly advised I 
think.


   
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Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

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Regie Routman-Reading Essentials
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From: "Chris Preston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension 
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Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 7:35 AM
Subject: [MOSAIC] rationale..


> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for
> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
> bulletin boards.
> Does anyone remember?
> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried
> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of school.
> Any ideas?
>
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[MOSAIC] textmapping Joy

[gina nunley]

To everyone who is using text mapping.  I am feeling like a real idiot.  I 
have looked on the site, and understand the process BUT I do not get exactly 
what you are doing with it.  Is it as simple as doing a kind of SQ3R with 
text features?  Coding the text with reading strategies?

Joy you talked about using it with fiction to reread.  Can you give me an 
idea of the process?

I have tried it once and the kids found it tedious and not really worth the 
invested time.  I am certain I have been missing something in my approach.  
Thanks, Gina

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Re: [MOSAIC] textmapping Joy

[Joy]

Gina,
  My students are in the middle of using textmapping to create a script, so 
they have an authentic reason to use it. That might be a factor in their 
motivation.
   
  First they meet as a group and read the text. Then they create their scrolls. 
Next they agree on what color to associate with which character. Then they go 
through and highlight each character's actions and dialog, one by one. They go 
through and highlight props they might need, changes in setting, events and 
actions, etc. Each time they highlight a feature, they reread the text to find 
it. So they will reread the text as many times as there are characters, plot 
changes, character introductions, etc.
   
  They walk the text to see what they notice, for example, I had one group 
notice a pattern in the appearance of characters, amount of dialog done by each 
character, and number of scene changes they will need. Another group noticed 
that the ending was inferred, and they had to add action to their script to 
make the end understood.
   
  Right now they are in the midst of lifting text from the original and 
dropping it into their script. (Of course, they will give credit to the 
original author/publisher).
   
  Does this make sense? It is tedious and time consuming, but the first time is 
the worst, mostly because they aren't quite sure what I'm shooting for. They 
get more efficient as they do this.

gina nunley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  To everyone who is using text mapping. I am feeling like a real idiot. I 
have looked on the site, and understand the process BUT I do not get exactly 
what you are doing with it. Is it as simple as doing a kind of SQ3R with 
text features? Coding the text with reading strategies?

Joy you talked about using it with fiction to reread. Can you give me an 
idea of the process?

I have tried it once and the kids found it tedious and not really worth the 
invested time. I am certain I have been missing something in my approach. 
Thanks, Gina

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[MOSAIC] magazine subscriptions?

[Kimberly Stapert]

Hi everyone-
It's me again - brand new to 5th grade as of 2 days ago after 13 years 
in grades 1 and 2.  Thank you to ALL who have posted.  I bought 5 new 
teacher resources thanks to you all!  Keep the ideas coming!  :-)
I'm wondering what other 5th grade teachers out there do with ordering 
magazines.  For example, Zoobooks were great for 2nd graders.  What are 
some of you ordering?
On that line of thinking, I'm also thinking of ordering either Time for 
Kids, Schlastic News, or Weekly Reader (I've had WR for 3  years with 
gr. 2, but then my new school LAST year bought S.N. and I actually 
liked that better; I've never tried TfK - I love using them for the 
Key: Determining Importance).  I guess I don't even know what all is 
available for 5th grade either.  Any advice?
Thank you in advance!
Kim/5th/MI


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Re: [MOSAIC] magazine subscriptions?

[jdelich]

Teachers in our building order STORYWORKS from Scholastic. These magazines are 
more expensive but really high quality material- no comparison to others.  Many 
5th grade girls will still like at least some parts of American Girl magazine. 


mosaic@literacyworkshop.org wrote:
>Hi everyone-
>It's me again - brand new to 5th grade as of 2 days ago after 13 years 
>in grades 1 and 2.  Thank you to ALL who have posted.  I bought 5 new 
>teacher resources thanks to you all!  Keep the ideas coming!  :-)
>I'm wondering what other 5th grade teachers out there do with ordering 
>magazines.  For example, Zoobooks were great for 2nd graders.  What are 
>some of you ordering?
>On that line of thinking, I'm also thinking of ordering either Time for 
>Kids, Schlastic News, or Weekly Reader (I've had WR for 3  years with 
>gr. 2, but then my new school LAST year bought S.N. and I actually 
>liked that better; I've never tried TfK - I love using them for the 
>Key: Determining Importance).  I guess I don't even know what all is 
>available for 5th grade either.  Any advice?
>Thank you in advance!
>Kim/5th/MI
>
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