Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops
Thanks Whitney, I've been thinking of having a parent workshop myself and these will help! Sharon in WI - Original Message - From: "Hamilton, Whitney" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 14:53 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops If you'd like, send me your email address and I'll send the documents to you that way. Whitney Hamilton 3rd Grade Teacher Kit Carson Elementary NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained and transmitted within this e-mail is confidential. It is intended only for the individual or entity designated in the recipient line. You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, use of, or reliance upon, the information contained and transmitted within this e-mail, by or to anyone, other than the designated recipient, is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify a representative of Madison County School District. -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Carrie Kotula Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 4:31 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops I was not able to open the attachment, is there something specific I need to do? Carrie Kotula Third Grade Teacher Buford Academy Building Community Serving Students From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Hamilton, Whitney Sent: Fri 3/27/2009 4:07 PM To: MOSAIC Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops Document for parents to use to increase reading comprehension. Whitney Hamilton 3rd Grade Teacher Kit Carson Elementary NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained and transmitted within this e-mail is confidential. It is intended only for the individual or entity designated in the recipient line. You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, use of, or reliance upon, the information contained and transmitted within this e-mail, by or to anyone, other than the designated recipient, is unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify a representative of Madison County School District. -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Carmen Matsuura Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:44 PM To: MOSAIC Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops What a great idea! I had the same questions as Karenwilling to share notes passed out? Thank you for sharing. Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:12:58 -0400 From: whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops I just held a Parent University for my classroom last night. I covered fluency, reading comprehension (before, during, and after strategies: predicting, connecting, questioning), and summer reading. Station 1: Fluency I assessed each student's WCPM and overall fluency and then shared with the student and parent how the score ranked with norms for 3rd graders at this time of the year. I also shared with parents a list of tips for increasing fluency as well as additional information about what fluency is. Station 2: Reading Comprehension This station taught parents how to read with their children to enhance comprehension. I provided a guide for before, during, and after reading specific to a story that I provided time for them to read . . . but with the understanding that the same structure should be applied to other fiction reads. Station 3: Summer Reading Here, students and parents worked together to come up with three summer reading goals. If 2 of the 3 goals are met and the goal sheet is returned at the beginning of next year, those students names will be put in a drawing for a Hastings gift card. Students also made a bookmark at the center and received a list of recommended books for third graders. If you have additional questions or ideas for how I could improve my Parent University please feel free to ask/share. Whitney Hamilton, Third Grade Kit Carson Elementary 450 Tates Creek Road Richmond, KY 40475 whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us 859-624-4525 From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Carmen Abaraham Sent: Tue 3/24/2009 12:23 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] reading workshops Hello my name is Carmen Abraham, and I am currently a student at Wayne State University enrolled in a reading comprehension class. My question is: "Our school is planning on a comprehension workshop for the parents. Should reading workshops be mandatory for parents so they are able to better help their children become independent thinkers and learners? Does anyone
[MOSAIC] Student Question from Katie-Kindergarten Word Study
Hi I am a Title I teacher and when the K students come to me to work on site words. We do several things to help with sight words--we use magnetic letters to create them again, write the sight words on the board, use our fingers to help rewrite the words as we say the sounds out loud. Then write them again from memory. The children locate the sight words in library books as well as read and write the room (posters, books, etc.are available)--hunting for the sight words we are working on that week. We write sentences using the sight words and do reassemble cut-up sentences that I have prepared beforehand.We play memory games with the sight words, too--concentration, splat, etc. I usually work on just a couple of sight words at a time. I find more than that can get overwhelming. Hope this helps. **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220439616x1201372437/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) ___ 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] reading workshops
I would also appreciate a copy of the notes. rogers...@comcast.net Thank you so much! Susan - Original Message - From: "kim lum" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 10:01:53 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops I would appreciate receiving a copy of the document. kimm...@gmail.com thanks so much, Kim On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 3:53 PM, Hamilton, Whitney < whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us> wrote: > If you'd like, send me your email address and I'll send the documents to > you that way. > > Whitney Hamilton > > 3rd Grade Teacher > > Kit Carson Elementary > > NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained and transmitted > within this e-mail is confidential. It is intended only for the > individual or entity designated in the recipient line. You are hereby > notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, use of, or > reliance upon, the information contained and transmitted within this > e-mail, by or to anyone, other than the designated recipient, is > unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail > in error, please notify a representative of Madison County School > District. > > > > > -Original Message- > From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org > [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Carrie Kotula > Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 4:31 PM > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops > > I was not able to open the attachment, is there something specific I > need to do? > > Carrie Kotula > Third Grade Teacher > Buford Academy > > Building Community > Serving Students > > > > From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Hamilton, Whitney > Sent: Fri 3/27/2009 4:07 PM > To: MOSAIC > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops > > > > Document for parents to use to increase reading comprehension. > > Whitney Hamilton > > 3rd Grade Teacher > > Kit Carson Elementary > > NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained and transmitted > within this e-mail is confidential. It is intended only for the > individual or entity designated in the recipient line. You are hereby > notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, use of, or > reliance upon, the information contained and transmitted within this > e-mail, by or to anyone, other than the designated recipient, is > unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail > in error, please notify a representative of Madison County School > District. > > > > > -Original Message- > From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org > [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Carmen > Matsuura > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:44 PM > To: MOSAIC > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops > > > What a great idea! I had the same questions as Karenwilling to > share notes passed out? Thank you for sharing. > > > Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:12:58 -0400 > > From: whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us > > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops > > > > I just held a Parent University for my classroom last night. I covered > fluency, reading comprehension (before, during, and after strategies: > predicting, connecting, questioning), and summer reading. > > > > Station 1: Fluency > > I assessed each student's WCPM and overall fluency and then shared > with the student and parent how the score ranked with norms for 3rd > graders at this time of the year. I also shared with parents a list of > tips for increasing fluency as well as additional information about what > fluency is. > > > > Station 2: Reading Comprehension > > This station taught parents how to read with their children to enhance > comprehension. I provided a guide for before, during, and after reading > specific to a story that I provided time for them to read . . . but with > the understanding that the same structure should be applied to other > fiction reads. > > > > Station 3: Summer Reading > > Here, students and parents worked together to come up with three > summer reading goals. If 2 of the 3 goals are met and the goal sheet is > returned at the beginning of next year, those students names will be put > in a drawing for a Hastings gift card. Students also made a bookmark at > the center and received a list of recommended books for third graders. > > > > If you have additional questions or ideas for how I could improve my > Parent University please feel free to ask/share. > > > > > > Whitney Hamilton, Third Grade > > Kit Carson Elementary > > 450 Tates Creek Road > > Richmond, KY 40475 > > > > whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us > > 859-624-4525 > > > > > >
[MOSAIC] To Sharon in WI
I'd be glad to share with you. What's your email address? Whitney Hamilton, Third Grade Kit Carson Elementary 450 Tates Creek Road Richmond, KY 40475 whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us 859-624-4525 -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Sharon Sent: Sun 3/29/2009 11:13 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops Thanks Whitney, I've been thinking of having a parent workshop myself and these will help! Sharon in WI - Original Message - From: "Hamilton, Whitney" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 14:53 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops > If you'd like, send me your email address and I'll send the documents to > you that way. > > Whitney Hamilton > > 3rd Grade Teacher > > Kit Carson Elementary > > NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained and transmitted > within this e-mail is confidential. It is intended only for the > individual or entity designated in the recipient line. You are hereby > notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, use of, or > reliance upon, the information contained and transmitted within this > e-mail, by or to anyone, other than the designated recipient, is > unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail > in error, please notify a representative of Madison County School > District. > > > > > -Original Message- > From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org > [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Carrie Kotula > Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 4:31 PM > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops > > I was not able to open the attachment, is there something specific I > need to do? > > Carrie Kotula > Third Grade Teacher > Buford Academy > > Building Community > Serving Students > > > > From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Hamilton, Whitney > Sent: Fri 3/27/2009 4:07 PM > To: MOSAIC > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops > > > > Document for parents to use to increase reading comprehension. > > Whitney Hamilton > > 3rd Grade Teacher > > Kit Carson Elementary > > NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained and transmitted > within this e-mail is confidential. It is intended only for the > individual or entity designated in the recipient line. You are hereby > notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, use of, or > reliance upon, the information contained and transmitted within this > e-mail, by or to anyone, other than the designated recipient, is > unauthorized and strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail > in error, please notify a representative of Madison County School > District. > > > > > -Original Message- > From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org > [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Carmen > Matsuura > Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:44 PM > To: MOSAIC > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops > > > What a great idea! I had the same questions as Karenwilling to > share notes passed out? Thank you for sharing. > >> Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:12:58 -0400 >> From: whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us >> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops >> >> I just held a Parent University for my classroom last night. I covered > fluency, reading comprehension (before, during, and after strategies: > predicting, connecting, questioning), and summer reading. >> >> Station 1: Fluency >> I assessed each student's WCPM and overall fluency and then shared > with the student and parent how the score ranked with norms for 3rd > graders at this time of the year. I also shared with parents a list of > tips for increasing fluency as well as additional information about what > fluency is. >> >> Station 2: Reading Comprehension >> This station taught parents how to read with their children to enhance > comprehension. I provided a guide for before, during, and after reading > specific to a story that I provided time for them to read . . . but with > the understanding that the same structure should be applied to other > fiction reads. >> >> Station 3: Summer Reading >> Here, students and parents worked together to come up with three > summer reading goals. If 2 of the 3 goals are met and the goal sheet is > returned at the beginning of next year, those students names will be put > in a drawing for a Hastings gift card. Students also made a bookmark at > the center and received a list of recommended books for third graders. >> >> If you have additional questions or ideas for how I could improve my > Parent University please feel free to ask/share. >> >> >> Whitney Hamilton, Third Grade >> Kit Carson Elementary >> 450 Tates Creek Road >> Richm
[MOSAIC] kindergarten and sight words
In response to Katie's question about sight word retention in kindergarten: ?Not all children might be developmentally ready for sight word identification. However Patricia Cuningham's word wall approach could be effective.?The words are cut out in their configuration.? The teacher talks about the individual letters that make up the word and the kids bodily cheer/clap the words- raising arms up for tall letters and bending for letters that have tails. They are?displayed on?a word wall- that should have the alphabet and their names/pictures?displayed. Follow up would be? word hunts using "read around the room" or highlighters? and also a read ,make write sheet-sheet? divided into three columns- they read the word, use a stamper or letter tiles to make the word, and then in the last column they wite the word.?Rainbow write? magnetic letters can be used?to make words and play mix-it fix it. There are many companies that make simple blackline?sight vocabulary books that can reinforce their word knowledge. ___ 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] List Etiquette
I'd like to take a moment and remind everyone that Mosaic is a very large list - over 2000 people. We've had a number of things happen recently so I thought it a good time to review some basic list etiquette. 1. CONTACT THE PERSON NOT THE ENTIRE LIST When having a side conversation or request for materials don't send out a message to over 2000 people. Contact the INDIVIDUAL. This also applies to thank-you's, "me too", "I agree", and other personal questions/requests. The individual's email address is in the email header - contact the individual off-list. ***If you have material to share and would like to have it posted on the Mosaic website, please contact me off-list and I will work with you to post the resources on the website. 2. DELETE OR EDIT PREVIOUS CONTENT "Think Green" with your words! When replying, please DELETE all of previous post OR EDIT previous post to a bare minimum of words that relate to your reply. We also have messages rejected by the server because they are so long. Mostly this is a problem for people who read the digest. They have to scroll through pages and pages of quoted material. 3. No Subject or "Mosaic Digest" Subject We've all send messages without subjects. If you are replying to a "no subject" or generic "digest" subject, please change the subject to fit the content of the message. The same is true when a thread changes from one topic to another topic. Please make sure the subject relates to the content. Thanks to everyone for continued cooperation in list etiquette. Keith Mack Web Administrator km...@literacyworkshop.org http://www.literacyworkshop.org ___ 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.
