Re: [MOSAIC] Voacbulay and Literature Circles
I have used and advocate a similar vocab tracker; I call mine a Language Log. It's a bookmark for students to mark words they come across that they don't know. Using CSSR (Context, Structure, Sound, and Reference), they mark next to the word either a letter showing which technique helped them discover a logical meaning, or just a check that using the strategy in some way helped them figure out the word. Words they don't get become their word study for the week. Sarah Mohrhauser Literacy Coach/NJHS Advisor Cottage Grove Junior High 9775 Indian Blvd Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651.768.6850 Through literacy you can begin to see the universe. Grace Slick I have my students, all year, record words from their reading on a bookmark called a vocab tracker. They then choose five words a week to take a quiz on. I have a flash card game that I got from a cooperative learning workshop, it ends with a quiz the students take. If you are interested, please e-mail me off line and I will send you the specific directions for the co-op flash card game. ___ 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] DRA2
I just took a DRA II training yesterday afternoon. The kits are broken up in K-3 which goes up to level 40 and the other kit 4-8. I'm not sure if the new DRA2 has levels 40-60, but the old one did. 40 is fourth grade, 50-fifth grade, etc. janelle -- Original message -- From: Joy [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just started watching the DRA2 for K-3 training DVD, which our school just started using this year. Although I teach 4th, I thought it would be beneficial to know what is going on in the younger grades, and as a possible diagnostic tool for struggling readers. Now I'm going to ask a question that reveals how clueless I am, is there a DRA2 for upper grades? Assessment is the one area I feel weakest on now that I am teaching fourth. I felt so much better about assessing my little seconds, but need some guidance with these older kiddos. One thing to consider if you offer suggestions, it took five years for them to get this, after my begging and cajoling for something to use for consistency across the grades. Whatever I use, it has to be FREE as I am at this tiny school with no budget (and my DH is currently unemployed so I can't afford to pay for anything out of pocket). Thanks. Joy/NC/4 [EMAIL PROTECTED] How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content go hand in hand. http://www.responsiveclassroom.org - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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] Mosaic Digest, Vol 18, Issue 20
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 lucky ones. I work in a school where every teacher (K-5) has an interactive whiteboard, each grade level has their own cart of laptops (except for fourth and fifth graders who each have their own personal laptop that they keep with them all day), and a fully equipped computer lab. Each classroom has at least two desktop computers and every teacher has their own personal laptop. Each grade level has their own digital camera and camcorder. Every teacher has an iPod. Every teacher K-3 has a palm pilot. We have a full time technology facilitator that is there for technical issues and also plans projects with each grade level and does inclusion to teach computer skills. We have weekly technology staff development. We are required to use Edutest and a online prescriptive learning program to assess and tutor the kids. I feel in fourth and fifth grade (I teach fourth), technology has been an essential tool for planning and implementing instruction the past few years. I'm not sure if there is any correlation but the school's test scores have continued to rise each year we have been adding new technology (one more year and we're out of school improvement!). However, one thing is for sure-the students have been more engaged and excited about learning now than were before we brought the technology in and each year their computer and problem solving skills become greater. I am still amazed at the student who refuses to read a book or do any traditional school work but whose eyes light up and produces the most spectacular multimedia presentation when put in front of a computer! I would love to hear other people's thoughts on this! mosaic@literacyworkshop.org writes: I was wondering what kind of access any of you have to technology in your own classroom or within the entire building? as well as how you use this technology in your own teaching practices? Also, is there a Technology person that supports you and the rest of your colleagues or are you kind of left on your own to figure it all out? One more question, How do you see technology and its applications for the classroom in the future? Angela Hatley Almond Fourth Grade East Albemarle Elementary School ___ 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] Mosaic
Hi Amy, I don't know if you got my post, it said the book was To Understand by Ellin Keene. I am a little further along now, and there is a lot to think about. Just when I think I am doing a great job, I read about teachers doing so much more. WOW - I have just learned so much from all these discussions and books. 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.
[MOSAIC] (Mosaic)vocabulary
Hi Shirley, I saw your post about the cooperative learning vocabulary game and quiz and am also interested in more specifics. Please send me off line: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, I appreciate it. 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic
I just finished the book and LOVED it! Now I'm ready to go back through and really work on all the charts, then I'll read the book again and I'll UNDERSTAND it! It's an adventure. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:03:49 -0500 Subject: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Hi Amy, I don't know if you got my post, it said the book was To Understand by Ellin Keene. I am a little further along now, and there is a lot to think about. Just when I think I am doing a great job, I read about teachers doing so much more. WOW - I _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Words Their Way
I have been reading Words Their Way for a class that I am taking and was pretty impressed with the activities offered. I was interested to know how some of you may be using word sorts within your classroom and how your students seem to be progressing using this activity? Thanks! Brie ___ 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] Words Their Way
I use it with 4 different groups in my 5th grade class and have used it with 1st and 2nd graders for years prior to this. I love the program and see great success. Kim - Original Message From: Brienne Jenna Karow [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:00:00 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Words Their Way I have been reading Words Their Way for a class that I am taking and was pretty impressed with the activities offered. I was interested to know how some of you may be using word sorts within your classroom and how your students seem to be progressing using this activity? Thanks! Brie ___ 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] (Mosaic) New Book
Hi Is there a website where we can preview her new book ? thankx in advance Susan Beverlee Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not Amy, but I'll answer. I can't imagine a grade it doesn't address. Pre-K through post-doc. To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:25:52 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) New Book Amy, What grade levels does this book address?? Jennifer-Original Message- From: Linda Buice To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv Sent: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 5:13 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) New Book Hi Amy, I was talking about Ellin Keene's new book called To Understand which just came out. It is a book that I will have to read a couple of times, but boy she makes good points (as she always does). I would love to do a book study with her as a guide. 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. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.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. _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ 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. - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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] (Mosaic) To Understand (Keene)
Hey everyone!
I was doing some price comparisons between websites tonight and I wanted to
pass along a good deal that I found on the Barnes Noble website.
I just ordered To Understand and Notebook Know-How for less than $30. (Amazon
is selling To Understand alone for $25.) I paid $17.50 for To Understand and
$11.55 for Notebook Know-How ($15 on Amazon). I also qualified for free
standard shipping and I found a 15% off code online, so I actually paid less
than $15 for To Understand.
:) Happy Reading!
Amy Swan
3rd Grade Teacher
Cedar Creek Elementary
(913)780-7360
CHECK OUT OUR CLASS WEBPAGE!! http://teachers.olathe.k12.ks.us/~aswancc/
susan donnelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/20/2008 1:19 PM
Hi
Is there a website where we can preview her new book ?
thankx in advance
Susan
Beverlee Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm not Amy, but I'll answer. I can't imagine a grade it doesn't address.
Pre-K through post-doc.
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:25:52 -0500 From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) New Book Amy, What
grade levels does this book address?? Jennifer-Original
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Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) To Understand (Keene)
Would you be able to share the 15 percent code or how you found it? Thanks, Lisa On Feb 20, 2008, at 2:42 PM, Amy Swan wrote: Hey everyone! I was doing some price comparisons between websites tonight and I wanted to pass along a good deal that I found on the Barnes Noble website. I just ordered To Understand and Notebook Know-How for less than $30. (Amazon is selling To Understand alone for $25.) I paid $17.50 for To Understand and $11.55 for Notebook Know-How ($15 on Amazon). I also qualified for free standard shipping and I found a 15% off code online, so I actually paid less than $15 for To Understand. :) Happy Reading! Amy Swan 3rd Grade Teacher Cedar Creek Elementary (913)780-7360 CHECK OUT OUR CLASS WEBPAGE!! http://teachers.olathe.k12.ks.us/ ~aswancc/ susan donnelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/20/2008 1:19 PM Hi Is there a website where we can preview her new book ? thankx in advance Susan Beverlee Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not Amy, but I'll answer. I can't imagine a grade it doesn't address. Pre-K through post-doc. To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:25:52 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) New Book Amy, What grade levels does this book address?? Jennifer-Original Message- From: Linda Buice To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv Sent: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 5:13 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) New Book Hi Amy, I was talking about Ellin Keene's new book called To Understand which just came out. It is a book that I will have to read a couple of times, but boy she makes good points (as she always does). I would love to do a book study with her as a guide. 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. ___ _ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com ( http://webmail.aol.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. _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html? ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ 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. - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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. ** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is from the Olathe District Schools. The message and any attachments may be confidential or privileged and are intended only for the individual or entity identified above as the addressee. If you are not the addressee, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, you are not authorized to read, copy or distribute this message or any attachments. We ask that you please delete this message and any attachments and notify the sender by return email or by phone (913) 780-7000. ___ 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] Mosaic Digest, Vol 18, Issue 21
We are a Title One school and our principal uses a lot of that money to fund technology. However, the 1:1 laptop initiative is provided to all Title One schools in the district. Since everything is Apple, a lot of the perks for attending staff developments are the iPods and cameras that Apple gives the district for purchasing their products. Also, our Superindendent just said that the two main goals for the next several years are expanding technology even further and adding to the teacher supplement so I think we will continue to have technology funded by the district. mosaic@literacyworkshop.org writes: Did you use a grant to get these items or were they funded by your = district? Angela Hatley Almond Fourth Grade East Albemarle Elementary School ___ 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] (Mosaic) To Understand (Keene)
Lisa, I actually didn't even write the code down. I just copied it directly from a website. I NEVER EVER buy anything online without googling the company. Most of the time I'm able to find a coupon code in a matter of seconds. What I did was: google barnes and noble coupon code You might have to do a bit of clicking to find one that's current and not for members only. I just did that google search for you and right away I found this code V6C9V6C for 15% off: http://www.pocketdeal.com/deal-Barnes---Noble-15--off-one-item%5E34226.aspx *Don't know if it works, but you can give it a try! There are tons of online coupon code sharing websites. (I always find good ones for Kohls.) :) Hope that helps! Amy Swan 3rd Grade Teacher Cedar Creek Elementary (913)780-7360 CHECK OUT OUR CLASS WEBPAGE!! http://teachers.olathe.k12.ks.us/~aswancc/ Lisa Loura Savitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/20/2008 4:16 PM Would you be able to share the 15 percent code or how you found it? Thanks, Lisa On Feb 20, 2008, at 2:42 PM, Amy Swan wrote: Hey everyone! I was doing some price comparisons between websites tonight and I wanted to pass along a good deal that I found on the Barnes Noble website. I just ordered To Understand and Notebook Know-How for less than $30. (Amazon is selling To Understand alone for $25.) I paid $17.50 for To Understand and $11.55 for Notebook Know-How ($15 on Amazon). I also qualified for free standard shipping and I found a 15% off code online, so I actually paid less than $15 for To Understand. :) Happy Reading! Amy Swan 3rd Grade Teacher Cedar Creek Elementary (913)780-7360 CHECK OUT OUR CLASS WEBPAGE!! http://teachers.olathe.k12.ks.us/ ~aswancc/ susan donnelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/20/2008 1:19 PM Hi Is there a website where we can preview her new book ? thankx in advance Susan Beverlee Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not Amy, but I'll answer. I can't imagine a grade it doesn't address. Pre-K through post-doc. To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:25:52 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) New Book Amy, What grade levels does this book address?? Jennifer-Original Message- From: Linda Buice To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv Sent: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 5:13 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) New Book Hi Amy, I was talking about Ellin Keene's new book called To Understand which just came out. It is a book that I will have to read a couple of times, but boy she makes good points (as she always does). I would love to do a book study with her as a guide. 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. ___ _ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com ( http://webmail.aol.com/ ) ( http://webmail.aol.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. _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html? ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ 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. - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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. ** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is from the Olathe District Schools. The message and any attachments may be confidential or privileged and are intended only for the individual or entity identified above as the addressee. If you are not the addressee, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, you are not authorized to read, copy or distribute this message or any attachments. We ask that you please delete this message and any
Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) To Understand (Keene)
I guess we should start checking for coupon codes before ordering online. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Amy Swan Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 3:28 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) To Understand (Keene) Lisa, I actually didn't even write the code down. I just copied it directly from a website. I NEVER EVER buy anything online without googling the company. Most of the time I'm able to find a coupon code in a matter of seconds. What I did was: google barnes and noble coupon code You might have to do a bit of clicking to find one that's current and not for members only. I just did that google search for you and right away I found this code V6C9V6C for 15% off: http://www.pocketdeal.com/deal-Barnes---Noble-15--off-one-item%5E34226.aspx *Don't know if it works, but you can give it a try! There are tons of online coupon code sharing websites. (I always find good ones for Kohls.) :) Hope that helps! Amy Swan 3rd Grade Teacher Cedar Creek Elementary (913)780-7360 CHECK OUT OUR CLASS WEBPAGE!! http://teachers.olathe.k12.ks.us/~aswancc/ Lisa Loura Savitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/20/2008 4:16 PM Would you be able to share the 15 percent code or how you found it? Thanks, Lisa On Feb 20, 2008, at 2:42 PM, Amy Swan wrote: Hey everyone! I was doing some price comparisons between websites tonight and I wanted to pass along a good deal that I found on the Barnes Noble website. I just ordered To Understand and Notebook Know-How for less than $30. (Amazon is selling To Understand alone for $25.) I paid $17.50 for To Understand and $11.55 for Notebook Know-How ($15 on Amazon). I also qualified for free standard shipping and I found a 15% off code online, so I actually paid less than $15 for To Understand. :) Happy Reading! Amy Swan 3rd Grade Teacher Cedar Creek Elementary (913)780-7360 CHECK OUT OUR CLASS WEBPAGE!! http://teachers.olathe.k12.ks.us/ ~aswancc/ ___ 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] Words Their Way
I have been using pretty extensively this year, I think on the whole my kids are doing really well with it. I have 4 sorts going right now (down from 5 or 6 at the start of the year - yes that was a nightmare). Right now I just need some extra time to get more of the games made, but I like it and my kids all love it. Karen 1st/MI Brienne Jenna Karow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been reading Words Their Way for a class that I am taking and was pretty impressed with the activities offered. I was interested to know how some of you may be using word sorts within your classroom and how your students seem to be progressing using this activity? - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ 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] DRA2
Thanks so much for the information. Joy/NC/4 [EMAIL PROTECTED] How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content go hand in hand. http://www.responsiveclassroom.org - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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] Words Their Way
---I have used words their way in a fifth grade room for three years now. No prior grades use the word sorting (yet--some are starting). What I find is it focuses my students on really examining the words instead of mindlessly filling out blanks in a spelling book or repeatedly memorizing words on a list without thinking about why are these words together and what can these words teach me about spelling in general? I love the conversations the sorts cause to happen, like hey, words they end in ible are not complete base words, but able endings have whole base words, is that always the case? (never had that kind of talk with a spell book). I like to do 2-3 sorts with them--an open sort, an assigned spell sort, and then a meaning or sound sort. We also do the assigned sort together using Inspiration on the smartboard. (3 different spell groups--one works with an aide). I assign word hunts for homework and spell sentences that examine the grammar ideas that we are working with in caughtya sentences. Then I do an old fashioned sentence dictation quiz (should I be embarrassed?) that involves both grammar and the spell pattern studied (some words not on the list that follow the pattern). This feels like a comfortable base that I can manage in my room. My hope is to add in games and fun next year--although the children find the sorts fun and interesting on their own. :)Bonita ___ 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] Words Their Way
Hi Brie, The thing I don't like about this is that the CD will not work with Vista, which is on my new laptop, so I can't do any planning at home. I really like the DVD. I also wish the games were more explicitly explained. I'm the kind of person who really needs to experience them in order to understand them. Seems silly, but there is always some kind of disconnect Joy/NC/4 [EMAIL PROTECTED] How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content go hand in hand. http://www.responsiveclassroom.org - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ 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.
