Re: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
I have often found that kiddos like these benefit from explicit instruction in text structure.? Focus on a particular structure, e.g., realistic fiction/narrative - identify the elements and provide a visual/graphic organizer to scaffold the understanding of the structure.? By having an understanding of the structure of the text, they have a way to organize their thinking which then permits them to make connections, summarize, etc. It takes time and focus, but it does work. Martha -Original Message- From: Emily Welch To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:07 am Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary ___ 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] Leveling Books
Go to: http://src.scholastic.com/ecatalog/default.asp?UID=06BCC52418444F48B8C11EB6F2361B61&subt=0&Test=NA Enter the title where it says "Quick Find by.." near the top.? Great site. Good luck. Martha -Original Message- From: Jennifer Olimpieri To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Wed, 27 May 2009 7:26 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Leveling Books Try the book wizard on Scholatic.com --- On Wed, 5/27/09, SPINELLO, Carol wrote: From: SPINELLO, Carol Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Leveling Books To: "'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'" Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 3:24 PM Hello, I am wondering what members use to level books. Are there particular web-sites you find helpful? I have the Fountas and Pinnell book: Matching Books to Readers but I am looking for more information especially for leveling trade books. Thanks, Carol ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
I just want to thank Suzie for such a thoughtful, clear, and excellent response! You really taught me something about the complexity of teaching an ELL student to read. - Original Message - From: "suzie herb" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 4:22:04 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I wonder what you are using to test her reading comprehension. If you are using the DRA you will find her just right reading level. It will be at a low level yes, but the starting point for building comprehension. The test will also enable you to see very clearly just what it is this child needs in terms of what her strengths are and what the focus for her should be. You might find for example that she does have a good 'literal' understanding but is unable to use context clues to build on 'inference'. It's really a matter of pin pointing just what aspect of comprehension is the difficulty or working on what the priority will be and going from there in your support of her. It might be as simple as her not being able to make connections at all. How much of what you are really saying to her in class is understood I wonder? There is a huge amount of literature on what EAL learners need to develop reading comprehension skills and the difference in approach that is needed. The comprehension of EAL learners is not based on their inability to understand what they have read but an understanding of language. If you think about your own language learning experiences, or if you have not learnt a language, try reading something in Indonesian for example. Even with no understanding it is easy to read and there are enough words for you to get a really good idea of what the text might be about. But, how much you understand is not based on your ability to read, that is the easy part. The issue is that so many of our EAL kids blitz the 'reading' part and parents jump up and down with joy saying, 'they can read English'..But they are not reading as such. Our school has actually developed a reading/writing continuum for EAL students which helps guide the teacher in knowing what skills need to be built upon whilst identifying what is being used by the student on s regular basis. It has long been established through research by Cummins (1996) and others that an ESL student starting primary school with little or no English can take from 5–7 years to reach the same level of English as his or her age-equivalent peers. Adolescent students are generally able to make more rapid progress in language development in the initial stages than young childrenall factors that need to be considered when teaching reading. --- On Thu, 28/5/09, demiller...@aol.com wrote: From: demiller...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Received: Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 12:57 AM Has anyone tested her reading comprehension in her native language? Cathy Title I Reading -Original Message- From: Emily Welch To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:07 am Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary ___ 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. Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now.http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTJxN2x2ZmNpBF9zAzIwMjM2MTY2MTMEdG1fZG1lY2gDVGV4dCBMaW5rBHRtX2xuawNVMTEwMzk3NwR0bV9uZXQDWWFob28hBHRtX3BvcwN0YWdsaW5lBHRtX3BwdHkDYXVueg--/SIG=14600t3ni/**http%3A//au.rd.yahoo.com/mail/tagline/creativeholidays/*http%3A//au.docs.
Re: [MOSAIC] Professional Development books?
The Cafe Book (By Gail Boushey and Joan Moser)---great for formative assessment and reading conferences... Jennifer In a message dated 5/27/2009 12:23:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, laxmom...@gmail.com writes: Hi! I'm looking for some recommendations for new titles for summer reading for teachers at our school. We've read To Understand and Debbie Miller's newest book. Are there any new books you've read that you would recommend for elementary school teachers, focusing on reading and/or writing? THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! mary **Dinner Made Easy Newsletter - Simple Meal Ideas for Your Family. Sign Up Now! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221991367x1201443283/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215225819%3B37274678%3Bs% 3Fhttp:%2F%2Frecipes.dinnermadeeasy.com%2F%3FESRC%3D622) ___ 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] Professional Development books?
for writing i would rec. Writer's Craft by Ralph Fletcher. He breaks lessons down by grade level, using picture books to help teach the craft of writing. very practical book. read it and use it right away. - Original Message - From: "mary mullin" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 12:22 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Professional Development books? Hi! I'm looking for some recommendations for new titles for summer reading for teachers at our school. We've read To Understand and Debbie Miller's newest book. Are there any new books you've read that you would recommend for elementary school teachers, focusing on reading and/or writing? THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! mary ___ 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] Leveling Books
Try the book wizard on Scholatic.com --- On Wed, 5/27/09, SPINELLO, Carol wrote: From: SPINELLO, Carol Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Leveling Books To: "'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'" Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 3:24 PM Hello, I am wondering what members use to level books. Are there particular web-sites you find helpful? I have the Fountas and Pinnell book: Matching Books to Readers but I am looking for more information especially for leveling trade books. Thanks, Carol ___ 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] ***SPAM*** Re: How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
Hi Emily, I highly recommend using Reciprocal Teaching, which is a model for teaching reading comprehension. It focuses mainly on 4 strategies: Predicting, Questioning, Clarifying and Summarizing. Kids use it in a small group situation, and listening to their oral language as they discuss their use of these strategies is quite enlightening. Really, it's very easy to implement. Although the model has been around for quite some time, there is a book that was published about 5 years ago called Reciprocal Teaching at Work by Lori Oczkus. Published by the Intl Reading Association. It's really great and very appropriate for grade 3! Good Luck! ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
"Our school has actually developed a reading/writing continuum for EAL students which helps guide the teacher in knowing what skills need to be built upon whilst identifying what is being used by the student on s regular basis." Are you able to share this information? We have very little assistance in how to help our ELL students. They are beautifully fluent readers and often have literal understanding of the text. However, inferential thinking and reflection elude them and our language/vocabulary is so difficult to learn and understand! Leslie Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” ~ Dr. Seuss -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of suzie herb Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 4:22 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I wonder what you are using to test her reading comprehension. If you are using the DRA you will find her just right reading level. It will be at a low level yes, but the starting point for building comprehension. The test will also enable you to see very clearly just what it is this child needs in terms of what her strengths are and what the focus for her should be. You might find for example that she does have a good 'literal' understanding but is unable to use context clues to build on 'inference'. It's really a matter of pin pointing just what aspect of comprehension is the difficulty or working on what the priority will be and going from there in your support of her. It might be as simple as her not being able to make connections at all. How much of what you are really saying to her in class is understood I wonder? There is a huge amount of literature on what EAL learners need to develop reading comprehension skills and the difference in approach that is needed. The comprehension of EAL learners is not based on their inability to understand what they have read but an understanding of language. If you think about your own language learning experiences, or if you have not learnt a language, try reading something in Indonesian for example. Even with no understanding it is easy to read and there are enough words for you to get a really good idea of what the text might be about. But, how much you understand is not based on your ability to read, that is the easy part. The issue is that so many of our EAL kids blitz the 'reading' part and parents jump up and down with joy saying, 'they can read English'..But they are not reading as such. Our school has actually developed a reading/writing continuum for EAL students which helps guide the teacher in knowing what skills need to be built upon whilst identifying what is being used by the student on s regular basis. It has long been established through research by Cummins (1996) and others that an ESL student starting primary school with little or no English can take from 5–7 years to reach the same level of English as his or her age-equivalent peers. Adolescent students are generally able to make more rapid progress in language development in the initial stages than young childrenall factors that need to be considered when teaching reading. --- On Thu, 28/5/09, demiller...@aol.com wrote: From: demiller...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Received: Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 12:57 AM ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
Emily, I teach third grade and currently have 4 children (two of them are ELL) who are extremely fluent readers but I have been frustrated by their lack of comprehension (which has placed them below grade level) and my ability to help them to grow as readers. We have done a lot of explicit strategy work, but it has not seemed to do the trick. Recently, I have been working with them using short non-fiction text and it seems to be building their confidence. They have finally begun to take risks that they were not taking before. I give them an organizer before reading that I create to go along with the text. We also use coded post-it notes to code questions, important information (main idea), interesting facts and they also go along with the organizer. Today we read an article from National Geographic about owls. Prior to reading the article I read Gail Gibbons book on owls. Having built some prior knowledge for them they were able to make sense of the new text more readily. I also had them working in cooperative groups on adaptations and one of the students was able to connect back to a book her group was reading on migration. I am thinking that big part of the problem for my children is their need for more prior knowledge so that they feel successful when they are working with text. Going forward I need to select books very carefully, so that I am able to specifically build schema for them prior to reading. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to choose wisely when you have many groups simultaneously reading different text. I also think it is easier to do with non-fiction than fiction. Leslie Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~ Dr. Seuss ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
I wonder what you are using to test her reading comprehension. If you are using the DRA you will find her just right reading level. It will be at a low level yes, but the starting point for building comprehension. The test will also enable you to see very clearly just what it is this child needs in terms of what her strengths are and what the focus for her should be. You might find for example that she does have a good 'literal' understanding but is unable to use context clues to build on 'inference'. It's really a matter of pin pointing just what aspect of comprehension is the difficulty or working on what the priority will be and going from there in your support of her. It might be as simple as her not being able to make connections at all. How much of what you are really saying to her in class is understood I wonder? There is a huge amount of literature on what EAL learners need to develop reading comprehension skills and the difference in approach that is needed. The comprehension of EAL learners is not based on their inability to understand what they have read but an understanding of language. If you think about your own language learning experiences, or if you have not learnt a language, try reading something in Indonesian for example. Even with no understanding it is easy to read and there are enough words for you to get a really good idea of what the text might be about. But, how much you understand is not based on your ability to read, that is the easy part. The issue is that so many of our EAL kids blitz the 'reading' part and parents jump up and down with joy saying, 'they can read English'..But they are not reading as such. Our school has actually developed a reading/writing continuum for EAL students which helps guide the teacher in knowing what skills need to be built upon whilst identifying what is being used by the student on s regular basis. It has long been established through research by Cummins (1996) and others that an ESL student starting primary school with little or no English can take from 5–7 years to reach the same level of English as his or her age-equivalent peers. Adolescent students are generally able to make more rapid progress in language development in the initial stages than young childrenall factors that need to be considered when teaching reading. --- On Thu, 28/5/09, demiller...@aol.com wrote: From: demiller...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Received: Thursday, 28 May, 2009, 12:57 AM Has anyone tested her reading comprehension in her native language? Cathy Title I Reading -Original Message- From: Emily Welch To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:07 am Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary ___ 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. Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now.http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTJxN2x2ZmNpBF9zAzIwMjM2MTY2MTMEdG1fZG1lY2gDVGV4dCBMaW5rBHRtX2xuawNVMTEwMzk3NwR0bV9uZXQDWWFob28hBHRtX3BvcwN0YWdsaW5lBHRtX3BwdHkDYXVueg--/SIG=14600t3ni/**http%3A//au.rd.yahoo.com/mail/tagline/creativeholidays/*http%3A//au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset/%3Fp1=other%26p2=au%26p3=mailtagline ___ 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] Leveling Books
http://bookwizard.scholastic.com/tbw/homePage.do Select if you want guided reading level, lexile etc. type in the title and get the levels. Donna -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Pam Florence Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:33 PM To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Leveling Books These web sites might help... For AR levels: http://www.renlearn.com/ Select Store, then AR quizzes; can search by title or author For Lexile levels: http://www.lexile.com/EntrancePageFlash.html?1 select Families; can search by title Pamela Florence 2nd and 4th Grade Learning Resource Teacher Taylorsville Elementary floren...@bcsc.k12.in.us "Never give up... miracles happen every day!" >>> "SPINELLO, Carol" 5/27/2009 3:24 PM >>> Hello, I am wondering what members use to level books. Are there particular web-sites you find helpful? I have the Fountas and Pinnell book: Matching Books to Readers but I am looking for more information especially for leveling trade books. Thanks, Carol ___ 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] Leveling Books
I use this site to level my books. It has DRA levels as well as guided reading level. I usually have good luck finding titles on the site. http://src.scholastic.com/ecatalog/default.asp?UID=33FE1374E9EE4CD1A21F0 DE1D437D5AC&subt=0&Test=NA Gretchen Cropsey 2nd grade -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of SPINELLO, Carol Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:24 PM To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Leveling Books Hello, I am wondering what members use to level books. Are there particular web-sites you find helpful? I have the Fountas and Pinnell book: Matching Books to Readers but I am looking for more information especially for leveling trade books. Thanks, Carol ___ 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. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.42/2137 - Release Date: 05/27/09 07:50:00 ___ 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] Leveling Books
These web sites might help... For AR levels: http://www.renlearn.com/ Select Store, then AR quizzes; can search by title or author For Lexile levels: http://www.lexile.com/EntrancePageFlash.html?1 select Families; can search by title Pamela Florence 2nd and 4th Grade Learning Resource Teacher Taylorsville Elementary floren...@bcsc.k12.in.us "Never give up... miracles happen every day!" >>> "SPINELLO, Carol" 5/27/2009 3:24 PM >>> Hello, I am wondering what members use to level books. Are there particular web-sites you find helpful? I have the Fountas and Pinnell book: Matching Books to Readers but I am looking for more information especially for leveling trade books. Thanks, Carol ___ 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] Leveling Books
Hello, I am wondering what members use to level books. Are there particular web-sites you find helpful? I have the Fountas and Pinnell book: Matching Books to Readers but I am looking for more information especially for leveling trade books. Thanks, Carol ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
My school has migrant farm families from Mexico.? This may sound like a sweeping generalization, but in my experience, the decoding of these Spanish speaking kids is usually awesome.? Is Spanish a highly decodable language?? I have had first grade age kids come in from Mexico reading fluently in Spanish.? The major comprehension issue I have seen with these kids is lack of vocabulary of the English language.? Over much time I have come to believe that vocabulary has been way underestimated as a possible source of reading problems. Cathy? Title I Reading? -Original Message- From: Emily Welch To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, 27 May 2009 12:23 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader Thanks for the suggestions! I do not think she has been tested in Spanish...that tends to happen after we have referred students for RTI which may be the next step. There just seems to be such a huge disconnect between her ability to decode and her understanding. I use the strategies from Strategies that Work and Seven Keys in my classroom, introducing one at a time and using them throughout the year in their response journals and reading groups. When it comes to her using them as she reads though, it just doesn't happen! I've talked some with our literacy coach, as well, but it has been so frustrating for me (and for the student too, I am sure!) I will hunt down those books, and I really like the idea about spending some time with her up front setting the stage for the books. Obviously we're down to the last days, but I'm sure I'll encounter this again. Thanks again! ___ 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] summer reading list
Visit the Kentucky Bluegrass Award Winners Website and look at the list of winners and nominees. K-12 Happy Reading! - Original Message - From: "W.Robertson" Date: Friday, May 22, 2009 20:36 Subject: [MOSAIC] summer reading list To: "'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'" > Has anyone got any suggestions for summer reading for K-12 students? > Thanks, > Wendy > > > ___ > 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 33, Issue 22
You might want to try some explicit vocabulary instruction along with chunking up the text to increase recall and force her to stop and think. --- Original Message From: mosaic-requ...@literacyworkshop.org To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: RE: Mosaic Digest, Vol 33, Issue 22 Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 12:00:10 PM EDT 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 mosaic-requ...@literacyworkshop.org You can reach the person managing the list at mosaic-ow...@literacyworkshop.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Mosaic digest..." Today's Topics: 1. How to teach comprehension to fluent reader (Emily Welch) 2. Re: How to teach comprehension to fluent reader (kinder...@comcast.net) 3. Re: How to teach comprehension to fluent reader (Denny, Jennifer) 4. Re: How to teach comprehension to fluent reader (demiller...@aol.com) 5. Re: How to teach comprehension to fluent reader (Hamilton, Whitney) -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 09:07:25 -0500 From: "Emily Welch" Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Message-ID: <4a1d02cd.25962.45b...@localhost> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary -- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 14:24:13 + (UTC) From: kinder...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Message-ID: <1703068244.13026901243434253836.javamail.r...@sz0092a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Read, Strategies That Work! Teach her those strategies to begin teaching her to think as she reads. - Original Message - From: "Emily Welch" To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 8:07:25 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . ?I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. ?She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. ?Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary ___ 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. -- Message: 3 Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:38:37 -0400 From: "Denny, Jennifer" Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Message-ID: <58538403feee214f9366e21a8760a92301e34...@mcs-exch.private.mitchell.k12.in.us> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Reading with Meaning by Debbie Miller is an excellent resource. Jennifer Denny 1st Grade Teacher Hatfield Elementary School Mitchell, IN -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of kinder...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:24 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOS
[MOSAIC] Professional Development books?
Hi! I'm looking for some recommendations for new titles for summer reading for teachers at our school. We've read To Understand and Debbie Miller's newest book. Are there any new books you've read that you would recommend for elementary school teachers, focusing on reading and/or writing? THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! mary ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
Thanks for the suggestions! I do not think she has been tested in Spanish...that tends to happen after we have referred students for RTI which may be the next step. There just seems to be such a huge disconnect between her ability to decode and her understanding. I use the strategies from Strategies that Work and Seven Keys in my classroom, introducing one at a time and using them throughout the year in their response journals and reading groups. When it comes to her using them as she reads though, it just doesn't happen! I've talked some with our literacy coach, as well, but it has been so frustrating for me (and for the student too, I am sure!) I will hunt down those books, and I really like the idea about spending some time with her up front setting the stage for the books. Obviously we're down to the last days, but I'm sure I'll encounter this again. Thanks again! ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
Whitney, your thoughts of setting up the story are so important. When you set up the story (activate schema) and give them the basis of what they'll be reading, add to it brainstorming/categorizing possible vocabulary words as well. You are then allowing the student to be successful with their reading and eventually comprehension. It would also help to do some think alouds with her too, show her what happens in a "thinking reader's" head. I would work with some metacognitive thinking as well. Stop after a page and talk about what she just read, after modeling it with a think aloud first. It's slow going but she's not thinking about what she's reading right now. She'll benefit from lots of consistent practice with one or two strategies. Good luck! Kelly AB On 5/27/09 11:54 AM, "Hamilton, Whitney" wrote: Testing her comprehension in her native language is a great idea. I also would agree with the recommendation to read the book Strategies That Work. I'm wondering . . . Have you tried setting her up for success prior to reading by providing significant background knowledge and information about who the characters are, what they are like, and what will happen in the story? I used to think doing so was a terrible idea because then I would just be doing the work for the student. However, I have learned that struggling readers need that support initially so that they can begin to monitor their thinking/understanding as they read. By knowing a little bit or even a great deal about what the book is about, the student is actually able to connect and make meaning from the text. Eventually, this strategy, in conjunction with learning and applying the comprehension strategies, will lead to successful comprehension ... hopefully! :) Good luck! 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 Emily Welch Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:07 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
Testing her comprehension in her native language is a great idea. I also would agree with the recommendation to read the book Strategies That Work. I'm wondering . . . Have you tried setting her up for success prior to reading by providing significant background knowledge and information about who the characters are, what they are like, and what will happen in the story? I used to think doing so was a terrible idea because then I would just be doing the work for the student. However, I have learned that struggling readers need that support initially so that they can begin to monitor their thinking/understanding as they read. By knowing a little bit or even a great deal about what the book is about, the student is actually able to connect and make meaning from the text. Eventually, this strategy, in conjunction with learning and applying the comprehension strategies, will lead to successful comprehension ... hopefully! :) Good luck! 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 Emily Welch Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:07 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
Has anyone tested her reading comprehension in her native language? Cathy Title I Reading -Original Message- From: Emily Welch To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:07 am Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
Reading with Meaning by Debbie Miller is an excellent resource. Jennifer Denny 1st Grade Teacher Hatfield Elementary School Mitchell, IN -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of kinder...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:24 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader Read, Strategies That Work! Teach her those strategies to begin teaching her to think as she reads. - Original Message - From: "Emily Welch" To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 8:07:25 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
Read, Strategies That Work! Teach her those strategies to begin teaching her to think as she reads. - Original Message - From: "Emily Welch" To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 8:07:25 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary ___ 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] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader
I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary ___ 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.
