Re: [MOSAIC] Favorite Patricia Polacco books pt. 2
Oh, yes, especially if they buddy read. Might need more than just a little support though. Definitely the content of her books lends itself to a familiarity to aid comprehension even with less than optimal accuracy. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 5:59 PM, Shannon Lauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Thanks for your suggestions. I understand that the books are long, > but there a quite a few that are leveled at the end of second grade > level. A few of my students could read them now, and I think that > with many read/think-alouds, many students would do well with them > with a little support. What do you think? > > Shannon > > > > ___ > 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] 4th g Can't get started on writing tasks (ASPERGER'S)
Jenn, Visualizing and vocalizing are very effective techniques, so it's no wonder that your students are doing so well. Regarding your student who needs to find what works for her for getting started, I have a couple of suggestions, but they can either be the best or worst ideas for this particular case. First idea addresses the perfectionism - Have this student do two or three "Quick starts" and then choose which one she wants to develop into the full paper. Idea two addresses the need for some students to have their own routine, similar to establishing a bedtime ritual - Have this student develop the habit of making a quick outline, and then continue writing according to the outlined plan. If those ideas don't work, please keep seeking other ideas. Something will work. Kare Jenn wrote: I have a student who doesn't exactly fit the usual profile at my office. Once she gets started she does write fairly well but getting her started is IMPOSSIBLE. I think there is a component of perfectionism and some embarrassment when she doesn't start off like the rest of the crowd. ___ 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] please remove me from this list serve
Beth A. Novick Greenbelt, Maryland [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 9/24/2008 10:21:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've used the Steps to Literacy catalog before to get these. They have a ton of materials for word work and have some of the best customer service that I've encountered in quite a while. Lisa -- Lisa Glos Instructional Support Teacher Patterson Park Public Charter School Baltimore, MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Original message -- From: "Melanie Bocarro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi Lori, > I don't know if she has what you are looking for, but I've ordered from > here before... > > http://www.boxstamps.com/ > > > Hope it helps! > Melanie :) > > On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 8:51 AM, ljackson wrote: > > > I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white > > metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work > > and > > word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including > > one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one > > has a source, please share. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Lori > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > 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. **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) ___ 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
I purchased square, white metal stove covers that are approx. 8x8.? I found them at Wal-Mart several years ago to use with magnetic letters.? This may be a cheaper option than going through a catalog.? Good luck! -Original Message- From: ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Teachers Applying Whole Language <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 5:51 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Magnetic Letter Trays I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work and word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one has a source, please share. Thanks! Lori -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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] What are your top 7 favorite Patricia Polacco books?
Thank You Mr Falker, The Bee Tree, The Keeping Quilt, Thunder Cake, Picnic at Mudsonck Meadow, When Lightning Comes in a Jar, My Rotten Red Headed Older Brother, Chicken Sunday, whoops, I think I exceeded 7.Also, her autobiography Firetalking is great if you're planning on doing an author study on her. ALL of her books are wonderful. I would add as many as you can get, you will use them and your kids will love them. Also, you may know this, but Scholastic has a Patricia paperback collection of several of her books for very cheap. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 5:21 PM, Zey, Melissa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Wow! Where do you start with Patricia Polacco. They are all so fabulous! > My all time favorite is The Bee Tree. Then Thank you Mr. Falker (caution: > this one will bring you to tears), Chicken Sunday, Mrs. Mack, Picnic at > Mudsock Meadow, Thunder Cake, and When Lightening Comes In a Jar. All of > these make great read alouds--discussing vocabulary, strategies, etc. I use > The Bee Tree to introduce my classroom library and Thank you Mr. Falker to > talk about how we are all different and each subject in school is going to > have strengths and weaknesses for all of us. I don't think Patricia > Polacco's books are the best for a classroom library in second grade since > there are so many rich topics and incredible vocabulary words--the teaching > moments are too precious. > > Melissa Zey > Third Grade Teacher > Farmington Elementary School > 651-463-9032 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shannon Lauer [ > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:48 AM > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: [MOSAIC] What are your top 7 favorite Patricia Polacco books? > > I'm ordering for my second grade class and need lots of suggestions. > (these can be used as read-aloud/think-alouds or classroom library > books) > > Thanks, > > Shannon > > > > ___ > 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. > > -- Elisa M. Kifer Third Grade Literacy Teacher Fox Meadow Elementary "Love of reading and writing is not taught, it is created. Love of reading and writing is not required, it is inspired. Love of reading and writing is not demanded, it is exemplified. Love of reading and writing, is not exacted, it is quickened. Love of reading and writing is not solicited, it is activated." -Russell Stauffer, 1980 ___ 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
I am not sure about the resource you mentioned, but I have seen the stove top burner covers used in classrooms. When tipped upside down they have about a 3/4 inch "lip" and they are small and easy to handle for little hands...just need to make sure the ones you buy are magnetic! Julie Julie Cushman Learning Specialist/TAG Coordinator Mount Horeb Area School District 900 East Garfield Street Mount Horeb, WI 53572 Phone: 608-437-2400 ext 3309 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 9/24/2008 7:51 AM >>> I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work and word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one has a source, please share. Thanks! Lori -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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] conferring with students
I develop a peer conference form off of the rubric the students are using for a particular study. It basically has two parts, "What I liked about the Writing," and "Opportunities to make it even better." They share their writing with each other and then itemize a specific "Plan of Action," and then both sign the form. This has to be consistent with the rubric. For example, if the rubric indicates use of multi-sensory description, then they might comment, "I like how you used "," when you described . For Opportunities to make it even better, a comment might be, "You may want to think about additional description when you write about ___. " To keep the classroom as student centered as possible and reinforce that we all learn from each other, I keep an "Expert" board on one of the bulletin boards. During writing conferences, when it is evident that a particular student has a wonderful understanding of either a skill or concept, they can be considered an expert. That category is posted and there name is placed on a post-it under that category. I have used this both with individuals who have excellent computer skills such as developing a powerpoint presentation or an element of writing - such as using flashback in their piece. If an individual then asks me how to do a powerpoint, I would direct them to the expert board and they in turn would ask the "expert." If a student wanted to use a flashback when writing a memoir, they would go to the expert board and see who had successfully incorporated flashback into their writing and then conference with that "expert." I hope that helps! Kristine In a message dated 09/21/08 22:40:24 Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kristine- Can you tell me more about your "Peer Conf Form" and "I'm An Expert" board? Love those ideas. If anyone else has suggestions for reading response ideas, I'd love to hear them. Elisa On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 11:07 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jan, > > I am now working in a district that has not had students work independently > - in a writersworkshop mode or a reading workshop. I am trying to put it in > place. > > The parameters need to be clear on the onset, as to your expectations as > they conduct peer conferences while you conference. I use a peer > conference > form and remind them that both individuals need the form completed > thoughtfully > prior to the end of their meeting. I often show a sample of the completed > form on a smart board so that it is a constant visual reminder. > > There also is a lot to be said for giving praise for appropriate behavior. > I remember hearing Lucy Calkins make a big deal saying very loudly - Wow! > I > really love what you are doing! Does everyone see how __ is > (task). > > As another form of support, I post a "I am an Expert at" Board - using > post-its. If a student shows good abilitiy to grab the concept of using > post-its > during reading - I will make them a Post-It expert - so other students go > to > him / her with questions of this concept. > > I have found that conferencing should be done within earshot of other > students. Many like to "listen in" and pick up ideas that they otherwise > would > have missed. They also get to closely see the dynamics of the > interactions so > that they may apply it to their own meeting. Although the background > noise > can be distracting, with some direct focus on the person you are speaking > to, > it works. > > Although I may be within earshot, the majority of the students are in > front > of me so that I can quickly look over the classroom to insure that they > are > on task. There have been times, to get the message across, that I have > asked a > student who is "eves dropping" my conversation to walk over to a group that > is off task and remind them to refocus. This solidifies the importance > that I > place on my conference. > > Lastly, make sure they have options. It is possible that they could get > everything done that you had expected during that time frame. Post a list > of > "Options" on the board - independent reading, going online to a specific > website, etc. to eliminate excuses. > > Good luck! > > Kristine > > > > I do drop in on students because then my body is in different places in the > classroom not just in one. Often, if a table group is not as focused as it > should be I conference with someone at that table. Also, I like the idea > that > others may eavesdrop on the teaching point. > This year I have 5 students out of 20 who have a hard time reading the > whole > 40 minutes of independent reading time. I teach 3rd grade. I let them > move > to the floor and read stretched out if they want to. I also, visit them > in > between guided reading groups or conferences and remind them that they can > write their thoug
Re: [MOSAIC] action research help
The more one is aware of what and how they think, and the schema which they bring to the text, the deeper the understanding, I think. Myra - Original Message - From: Christina Kmet Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008 11:06 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] action research help To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" > How about. . . > > Do metacognitive strategies improve comprehension? > ___ > 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] Favorite Patricia Polacco books pt. 2
Thanks for your suggestions. I understand that the books are long, but there a quite a few that are leveled at the end of second grade level. A few of my students could read them now, and I think that with many read/think-alouds, many students would do well with them with a little support. What do you think? Shannon ___ 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] Persuasive texts
He is reading on a first grade reading level. He is very aware of his weakness and also has some emotional issues as well. We wanted to find some texts that would'nt glare that it was a lower level. Thanks for your suggestions. Jennifer --- On Sat, 9/20/08, ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Persuasive texts To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10:58 AM I have found nonfiction is always less of an issue when you factor in age appropriateness, but Captain Underpants and Ricky Riccotta are generally a hit for boys. What are his interests and what is about the right level for him? Lori On 9/20/08 7:46 AM, "Jennifer Olimpieri" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi I am trying to find titles for a fourth grade boy that is reading on a low > level. Can anyone suggest titles or a good website to help? > > --- On Wed, 9/17/08, Diane Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: Diane Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Persuasive texts > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" > > Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 10:44 PM > > I used the The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry with my fifth graders it's > about a group of animals in the rainforest who persuade a lumberjack to stop > cutting down the trees... > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Melissa Kile > Sent: Wed 9/17/2008 10:38 PM > To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: [MOSAIC] Persuasive texts > > > > Friends, > > I will be starting the "Writing for Change" unit from *Second Grade > Writers*(Parsons) in a couple of weeks. I'm in need of some persuasive > texts to > share w/ my 2nd graders. Here's what was in the list in the book, all of > which I've just ordered from Amazon (and which I'm hoping my principal > will > pay for!!): > Common Ground, Bang > Dear Children of the Earth, Schimmel > Why Should I Recycle?, Green/Gordon > The Peace Book, Parr > The Librarian of Basra, Winter > Dear World, Noda > > Our library has The Meanest Thing to Say by Bill Cosby, and I'm still > researching where to find 2 books by Joy Cowley (The Smile, and Sky to Sea). > > If anyone has taught this unit, or one like it, are there any other > suggestions for mentor texts? > > Thank you! > Melissa/VA/2nd > ___ > 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. > -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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] Persuasive texts
Does anyone know of a good website that has picture books to be used when teaching comprehension strategies for kids grades K-5. I have been looking into the Linda Hoyt book but was wondering if there isn't a similar website online. Thanks --- On Wed, 9/17/08, Diane Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Diane Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Persuasive texts To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 10:44 PM I used the The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry with my fifth graders it's about a group of animals in the rainforest who persuade a lumberjack to stop cutting down the trees... From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Melissa Kile Sent: Wed 9/17/2008 10:38 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Persuasive texts Friends, I will be starting the "Writing for Change" unit from *Second Grade Writers*(Parsons) in a couple of weeks. I'm in need of some persuasive texts to share w/ my 2nd graders. Here's what was in the list in the book, all of which I've just ordered from Amazon (and which I'm hoping my principal will pay for!!): Common Ground, Bang Dear Children of the Earth, Schimmel Why Should I Recycle?, Green/Gordon The Peace Book, Parr The Librarian of Basra, Winter Dear World, Noda Our library has The Meanest Thing to Say by Bill Cosby, and I'm still researching where to find 2 books by Joy Cowley (The Smile, and Sky to Sea). If anyone has taught this unit, or one like it, are there any other suggestions for mentor texts? Thank you! Melissa/VA/2nd ___ 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
You could use cookie sheets. --- On Wed, 9/24/08, ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MOSAIC] Magnetic Letter Trays To: "Teachers Applying Whole Language" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:51 AM I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work and word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one has a source, please share. Thanks! Lori -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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 25, Issue 27
Regarding the textbook adoption, we are piloting the Rigby program Literacy by Design. It is a pretty comprehensive program with lots and lots of leveled texts. It does a fantastic job of teaching comprehension. We have worked on making connections quite a bit. It has been neat to watch the students grow in this area. The word study component is so so. We are just getting started though. It is worth checking out. I believe you can get free samples from the website rigby.harcourtachieve.com/en-US/literacydesign_home. Hilary in Virginia -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:00 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Mosaic Digest, Vol 25, Issue 27 Send Mosaic mailing list submissions to mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Mosaic digest..." Today's Topics: 1. textbook adoption (Heather Wall) 2. Re: "Adventures in Graphica" Book Review (Ellington, Iris) 3. Re: textbook adoption (STEWART, L) 4. Re: textbook adoption ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 5. Re: textbook adoption (joanne gallasch) 6. Magnetic Letter Trays (ljackson) 7. Re: Magnetic Letter Trays (Zey, Melissa) 8. Re: Magnetic Letter Trays (Melanie Bocarro) -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:48:13 -0700 (PDT) From: Heather Wall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MOSAIC] textbook adoption To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Our county is beginning the?textbook adoption process for ELA/Reading. We are working hard to help our teachers teach reading using Balanced Literacy. Have any of you adopted materials that you feel really support the use of Balanced Literacy? I have a sample of Celebration Press's "Good Habits, Great Readers", which has?lots of guided reading support and shared reading even through upper elementary. They?address good comprehension strategies thorughout and it looks pretty good. Do you know of any other good matierals??We don't necessarily need to adopt a basal, and in fact are wanting to look "outside the box" on this and try to buy more leveled readers as support for teachers if possible. But we nknow that new teachers need support to help them organize their day. Any insights you can offer would be greatly appreciated! Heather Wall/ Instructional Coach/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Reading - Language Arts -- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:55:04 -0400 From: "Ellington, Iris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] "Adventures in Graphica" Book Review To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Keith, I must have missed (overlooked) the info on how to be apart of the book review. I had been watching for it to start, but only saw Elisa. Sorry for the confusion. It was a great book and would like to add comments. Iris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Mack Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:19 AM To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] "Adventures in Graphica" Book Review I'd like to remind everyone that the Mosaic archives are searchable: http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. This link is always at the footer of every message sent to you from this list. The archives are a great way to revisit threads and glean ideas for teaching. There are 35 matches for the word "comics": http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]&q=comic s (long URL, make sure you get all of it). Keith Mack Web Administrator for Mosaic List -Original Message- Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] "Adventures in Graphica" Book Review I am so sorry to ask for this again, I must have deleted the conversations on teaching with comics. I know there were lots of ideas, websites, books, etc. mentioned, can you resubmit whatever you had mentioned earlier about using comics in the classroom, I am needing some ideas. ___ 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. This e-mail is for the sole use of the individual for whom it is intended. If
[MOSAIC] Very Disabled Readers
I am currently teaching reading to students in grades 6 and 8 in small group classes with children who are severely disabled in reading. I am working on the strategies with them and have started with them hearing their inner voice as they read. We are having difficulty with this even with me modeling and doing read alouds with them practicing. How would you approach reading with students like this? My second dilemma is that I have the 8th graders every other day which makes having any kind of continuity nearly impossible. Any ideas how to best structure a class like this? Pat - NY ** Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) ___ 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] ***SPAM*** Re: What are your top 7 favorite Patricia Polacco books?
I just read The Graves Family to my class today. They were so engaged! It's a long book, though. - Original Message - From: "Beverlee Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] What are your top 7 favorite Patricia Polacco books? > Oh, man...this is hard! Pink and Say, Chicken Sunday, The Keeping Quilt, > Thank You, Mr. Falker, Babushka's Doll, Betty Doll, Mr. Lincoln's Way, and > (as a bonus) The Bee Tree!! That's almost harder than deciding who to > marry!!! > > On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Shannon Lauer > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> I'm ordering for my second grade class and need lots of suggestions. >> (these can be used as read-aloud/think-alouds or classroom library >> books) >> >> Thanks, >> >> Shannon >> >> >> >> ___ >> 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] What are your top 7 favorite Patricia Polacco books?
Oh, man...this is hard! Pink and Say, Chicken Sunday, The Keeping Quilt, Thank You, Mr. Falker, Babushka's Doll, Betty Doll, Mr. Lincoln's Way, and (as a bonus) The Bee Tree!! That's almost harder than deciding who to marry!!! On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Shannon Lauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > I'm ordering for my second grade class and need lots of suggestions. > (these can be used as read-aloud/think-alouds or classroom library > books) > > Thanks, > > Shannon > > > > ___ > 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
I've used the Steps to Literacy catalog before to get these. They have a ton of materials for word work and have some of the best customer service that I've encountered in quite a while. Lisa -- Lisa Glos Instructional Support Teacher Patterson Park Public Charter School Baltimore, MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Original message -- From: "Melanie Bocarro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi Lori, > I don't know if she has what you are looking for, but I've ordered from > here before... > > http://www.boxstamps.com/ > > > Hope it helps! > Melanie :) > > On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 8:51 AM, ljackson wrote: > > > I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white > > metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work > > and > > word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including > > one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one > > has a source, please share. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Lori > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
I'm not sure if we're talking about the same thing, but my students use metal oven burner covers for magnetic letter and math work. They are cheap and they stack well. Kathy -- Original message from "Melanie Bocarro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -- > Hi Lori, > I don't know if she has what you are looking for, but I've ordered > > > On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 8:51 AM, ljackson wrote: > > > I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white > > metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work > > and > > word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including > > one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one > > has a source, please share. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Lori > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > 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] 4th g Can't get started on writing tasks (ASPERGER'S)
Admittedly this is my area of expertise (Asperger's and other social cognitive deficits) but I would love to tap into you--expert wrting teachers out there. My students (private practice) are in the midst of learning LINDAMOOD BELL V&V to jumpstart pictures in their brains to facilitate their writing (very concrete thinkers who need to use better Executive Functioning skills, working memory and abstract/creative thinking). Most of my students can get 'unstuck' between the V&V exercises, visual organizers, EXPLICIT steps re: what to do first, second and so on. HOWEVER... I have a student who doesn't exactly fit the usual profile at my office. Once she gets started she does write fairly well but getting her started is IMPOSSIBLE. I think there is a component of perfectionism and some embarrassment when she doesn't start off like the rest of the crowd. Any thoughts? -jenn Jennifer Abbott Bulka Social Cognitive Therapy The Talking Playhouse www.talkingplayhouse.com 650 678-9769 Order your "It's A Visual World SOCIAL KUECARDS" today! Please note we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. "I can't understand what I can't visualize." -Albert Einstein CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This e-mail notice and contents associated with it such as attachments, etc. may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients to whom this notice was sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you have received this email in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify The Talking Playhouse at [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] What are your top 7 favorite Patricia Polacco books?
Wow! Where do you start with Patricia Polacco. They are all so fabulous! My all time favorite is The Bee Tree. Then Thank you Mr. Falker (caution: this one will bring you to tears), Chicken Sunday, Mrs. Mack, Picnic at Mudsock Meadow, Thunder Cake, and When Lightening Comes In a Jar. All of these make great read alouds--discussing vocabulary, strategies, etc. I use The Bee Tree to introduce my classroom library and Thank you Mr. Falker to talk about how we are all different and each subject in school is going to have strengths and weaknesses for all of us. I don't think Patricia Polacco's books are the best for a classroom library in second grade since there are so many rich topics and incredible vocabulary words--the teaching moments are too precious. Melissa Zey Third Grade Teacher Farmington Elementary School 651-463-9032 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shannon Lauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:48 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] What are your top 7 favorite Patricia Polacco books? I'm ordering for my second grade class and need lots of suggestions. (these can be used as read-aloud/think-alouds or classroom library books) Thanks, Shannon ___ 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
I actually went to the Christmas Tree Shops and got a bunch of small cookie sheets. They work great! Make sure you bring a magnet with you to be sure they are the right kind of metal. Not all of them work! Good Luck! Camille -- Original message -- From: ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white > metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work and > word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including > one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one > has a source, please share. > > Thanks! > > Lori > -- > Lori Jackson > District Literacy Coach & Mentor > Todd County School District > Box 87 > Mission SD 57555 > > http:www.tcsdk12.org > ph. 605.856.2211 > > > Literacies for All Summer Institute > July 17-20. 2008 > Tucson, Arizona > > > > > ___ > 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
I used the magnetic board found at this store for RR lessons- http://shop.trcabc.com/search.htm?keyword=magnetic+boards&firstRow=24&count=12 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ljackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:51 PM To: Teachers Applying Whole Language; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Magnetic Letter Trays I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work and word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one has a source, please share. Thanks! Lori -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ This email (including attachments) is intended for the addressee(s) named above. No part of it should be reproduced, adapted or transmitted without the sender's consent. It is confidential, subject to copyright and may be subject to legal or other privilege. None of these rights, or any other rights, are waived if you have received this email in error or without permission. If you have received this email in error, please let the sender know by reply email, delete it from your system, destroy all copies and do not disclose, use or forward this email. Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed in this message may not represent the official position or opinions of SCECGS Redlands Limited and should not be relied upon. Whilst this email has been scanned by a virus scanner and all care has been taken, recipients should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. SCECGS Redlands Limited disclaims all liability for loss or damage caused by viruses transmitted by this email. ___ 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
I used small (8x 10) cookie sheets for my groups- I think I got them at Wal-mart. In my RR lessons I used a small white board/magnetic tray with a plastic red lip. I might have the company name at work. I will check today. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ljackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:51 PM To: Teachers Applying Whole Language; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Magnetic Letter Trays I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work and word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one has a source, please share. Thanks! Lori -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ This email (including attachments) is intended for the addressee(s) named above. No part of it should be reproduced, adapted or transmitted without the sender's consent. It is confidential, subject to copyright and may be subject to legal or other privilege. None of these rights, or any other rights, are waived if you have received this email in error or without permission. If you have received this email in error, please let the sender know by reply email, delete it from your system, destroy all copies and do not disclose, use or forward this email. Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed in this message may not represent the official position or opinions of SCECGS Redlands Limited and should not be relied upon. Whilst this email has been scanned by a virus scanner and all care has been taken, recipients should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. SCECGS Redlands Limited disclaims all liability for loss or damage caused by viruses transmitted by this email. ___ 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] What are your top 7 favorite Patricia Polacco books?
I'm ordering for my second grade class and need lots of suggestions. (these can be used as read-aloud/think-alouds or classroom library books) Thanks, Shannon ___ 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
Hi Lori, I don't know if she has what you are looking for, but I've ordered from here before... http://www.boxstamps.com/ Hope it helps! Melanie :) On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 8:51 AM, ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white > metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work > and > word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including > one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one > has a source, please share. > > Thanks! > > Lori > > > > > > > ___ 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
Just an idea, but I have used tin stove burner covers. You know the ones your grandma most likely had that had something decorative like an apple on it that was placed over each stove burner. You can find them in a set of 4 at most dollar stores. They are magnetic and you can write on them with white board markers as well. The two smaller ones in the set are kind of a waste but the two larger covers work great and are the perfect size! Melissa Zey Third Grade Teacher Farmington Elementary School 651-463-9032 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ljackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 7:51 AM To: Teachers Applying Whole Language; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Magnetic Letter Trays I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work and word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one has a source, please share. Thanks! Lori -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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] Magnetic Letter Trays
I have been trying to locate a source for the approximately 8 x 8 white metal trays with a lip used in reading recovery for magnetic letter work and word building. Although we have checked several catalog sources, including one commonly used by R.R., I have been unable to locate them. If any one has a source, please share. Thanks! Lori -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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.
