Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
Hi Evelia, I think the best things kids can do is read, read, read, and then talk about what they've read, not only with you but with each other. In my 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade classrooms I always had kids just read and do nothing else for at least 20 minutes a day, and during that time I sat down and read, too. No groups, no meetings, no lessons, nothing just reading. Renee On Nov 29, 2011, at 8:58 PM, evelia cadet wrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. Ali/FL ___ 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
[MOSAIC] Looking for Listening Comprehension Activities
Years ago I had access to a book that had activities using graph paper where teacher would read instructions and students would draw on the graph paper exactly what was said. When completed accurately, a picture was created. I have no idea who the published was nor the name of the book. This is something that I borrowed from a friend at least eight or nine years ago. TIA June ___ 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] Independent Reading
In our district we follow the 4 blocks model. During the self selected reading block or period you start with a teacher read aloud and model the metacognitive strategies. Then the students go off and read independently on their DRA LEVEL. During that time the teacher conferences with a few students each day and we discuss what they are reading, and they read aloud to the teacher. Students love the one to one attention! Most teachers keep a conferencing sheets to record strengths and weaknesses.. Sent from my HTC Status™ on AT&T - Reply message - From: "evelia cadet" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Date: Tue, Nov 29, 2011 11:58 pm I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: > Hi, > > I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. > > Thank you in advance for your help. > Ali/FL ___ 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] Looking for Listening Comprehension Activities
You may be thinking of Fine Tuning by Barsch Jan Silver Educational Therapist -Original Message- From: mrsjro...@aol.com Sender: mosaic-bounces+jan.silver=chavezschools@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:55:02 To: Reply-To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Subject: [MOSAIC] Looking for Listening Comprehension Activities Years ago I had access to a book that had activities using graph paper where teacher would read instructions and students would draw on the graph paper exactly what was said. When completed accurately, a picture was created. I have no idea who the published was nor the name of the book. This is something that I borrowed from a friend at least eight or nine years ago. TIA June ___ 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] Independent Reading
I would not always give them a task. Even if they are not given a directive their fluency and vocabulary will improve naturally. If they always have a to do list attached to reading it may take out the joy and relaxation of reading. Kristen Boyd Literacy Specialist Sincerely, Kristen (Killian) Boyd EIP Literacy Specialist To Read is to Empower To Empower is to Write To Write is to Influence To Influence is to Change To change is to Live ~ Jane Evershed >>> evelia cadet 11/30/11 1:03 AM >>> I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: > Hi, > > I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. > > Thank you in advance for your help. > Ali/FL ___ 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 * IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. *** eSafe scanned this email for viruses, vandals, and malicious content. *** ** ___ 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] Independent Reading
During Reading Workshop they have a focus. I'm with other groups working on skills. There are other times DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) when they will just read their books and sometimes I do read with them. Donna Trick Curriculum Coach Rockwell Elementary 704-279-3145 tric...@rss.k12.nc.us From: mosaic-bounces+trickdf=rss.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+trickdf=rss.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of evelia cadet [cadeteve...@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:58 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: > Hi, > > I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. > > Thank you in advance for your help. > Ali/FL ___ 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 *** *** IMPORTANT: In compliance with federal law, the Rowan-Salisbury Schol System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. *** eSafe scanned this email for viruses, vandals, and malicious content. *** *** *** ___ 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] Independent Reading
Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider "The Daily Five," by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet wrote: > I have few questions about independent reading time during readers > workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial > if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading > independently? Thanks. > > Evelia > > Sent from my Windows Phone > > -Original Message- > From: Kathy Prater > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 > > For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a > WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, > the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally > Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, > I > wish more teachers were like you! > > Kathy in Mississippi > > On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a > medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math > skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read > or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. > > > > Thank you in advance for your help. > > Ali/FL > ___ > 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 > > -- *Cindy Brovold* *Reading Coach* *763-389-6940* "Literacy is not a luxury; it is a right and a responsibility. If our world is to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century we must harness the energy and creativity of all our citizens." *President Clinton* ___ 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] Independent Reading
As an Instructional Coach, I too agree with giving students time to read for long periods, there is plenty of research out there telling us that all students should practice actual reading every day. I know that my teachers who have started with "The Sisters" CAFÉ and Daily 5 loved it to get them started with the workshop model but have moved on to just Readers Workshop where they give a mini lesson on a strategy, the students are invited to try the strategy during composing time (while the teacher confers with students and meets them where they are) and then the students teach other students during the reflecting time about what it is they learned about themselves as a reader today. The difference is every time their students go out to ONLY read they have a "purpose" and the kids are more engaged. Good Luck Lisa/WY -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+wardl=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+wardl=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Rita Hall Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:31 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I don't use the reader's workshop classroom as much as I would like, but many times when my students are reading independently for an extended period of time, I do have a task for them to work on, but not always. The key seems to be the comprehension level, and I am struggling myself on how to check that and improve it. Would you please forward to me the other answers you receive? Thanks so much! This is my first year of teaching 8th reading, and I am striving to gain insight where I can. Rita >>> evelia cadet 11/29/2011 10:58 PM >>> I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: > Hi, > > I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has > a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. > > Thank you in advance for your help. > Ali/FL ___ 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 ___ 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] Independent Reading
I don't use the reader's workshop classroom as much as I would like, but many times when my students are reading independently for an extended period of time, I do have a task for them to work on, but not always. The key seems to be the comprehension level, and I am struggling myself on how to check that and improve it. Would you please forward to me the other answers you receive? Thanks so much! This is my first year of teaching 8th reading, and I am striving to gain insight where I can. Rita >>> evelia cadet 11/29/2011 10:58 PM >>> I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: > Hi, > > I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. > > Thank you in advance for your help. > Ali/FL ___ 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] Independent Reading
Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia > Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 > From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading > > Evelia, > Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find > time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at > your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your > instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection > should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use > leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, > encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of > material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension > development. From there, consider "The Daily Five," by the Sisters. With > the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you > to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, > students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, > work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial > elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading > time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last > thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about > what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language > that encourages life long reading. > > On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet wrote: > > > I have few questions about independent reading time during readers > > workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial > > if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading > > independently? Thanks. > > > > Evelia > > > > Sent from my Windows Phone > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Kathy Prater > > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM > > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 > > > > For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a > > WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, > > the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally > > Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, > > I > > wish more teachers were like you! > > > > Kathy in Mississippi > > > > On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a > > medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math > > skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read > > or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. > > > > > > Thank you in advance for your help. > > > Ali/FL > > ___ > > 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 > > > > > > > -- > > *Cindy Brovold* > *Reading Coach* > *763-389-6940* > > "Literacy is not a luxury; it is a right and a responsibility. If our world > is to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century we must harness the > energy and creativity of all our citizens." *President Clinton* > ___
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
I have a question regarding Daily Five. First, let me say I attended a one day workshop last summer and have read both books. I am very frustrated!! I teach middle school and each class is approximately 48 minutes. I cannot figure how to break that time into five parts. I had actually planned to incorporate a Daily THREE: "R" reading; "W" writing; and "WW" word work. I cannot pull it off! I wish I could have someone come into my classroom and show me how to do it. I guess I am not disciplined or organized--don't' know. My questionDoes anyone have suggestions or recommendations for me? Is there anyone out there that is able to incorporate the D5 plan into the middle school time frame? Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Brovold Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:55 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider "The Daily Five," by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet wrote: > I have few questions about independent reading time during readers > workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial > if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading > independently? Thanks. > > Evelia > > Sent from my Windows Phone > > -Original Message- > From: Kathy Prater > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 > > For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a > WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for > books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by > Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a > dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! > > Kathy in Mississippi > > On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who > > has a > medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and > math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for > me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. > > > > Thank you in advance for your help. > > Ali/FL > ___ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.or > g > > 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.or > g > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive > > -- *Cindy Brovold* *Reading Coach* *763-389-6940* "Literacy is not a luxury; it is a right and a responsibility. If our world is to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century we must harness the energy and creativity of all our citizens." *President Clinton* ___ 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] Independent Reading
Evelia, I think these are **absolutely** effective reading practices! Your students enjoy it! They are talking about their books! You are giving them ideas/suggestions for strategies without bonking them over the head with them! Sounds to me like this is working just fine! Renee On Nov 30, 2011, at 10:14 AM, evelia cadet wrote: Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider "The Daily Five," by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet wrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. Ali/FL ___ 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 -- *Cindy Brovold* *Reading Coach* *763-389-6940* "Literacy is not a luxury; it is a right and a responsibility. If our world is to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century we
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
Four Blocks Reading literacy program - by Patricia Cunningham is best for elementary. Its a good model to follow and teaches you how to incorporate all the components of a balanced literacy program. Sent from my HTC Status™ on AT&T - Reply message - From: kshw...@aol.com To: Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Date: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 9:07 pm Does anyone know of where to find research regarding the implementation of readers workshop??? -Original Message- From: Renee To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 2:46 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, I think these are **absolutely** effective reading practices! our students enjoy it! They are talking about their books! You are iving them ideas/suggestions for strategies without bonking them ver the head with them! Sounds to me like this is working just fine! Renee n Nov 30, 2011, at 10:14 AM, evelia cadet wrote: > Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia > Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 > From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading > > Evelia, > Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you > to find > time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of > research at > your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your > instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self > selection > should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they > use > leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, > encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of > material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension > development. From there, consider "The Daily Five," by the > Sisters. With > the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that > allows you > to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, > students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening > to read, > work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial > elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading > time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last > thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to > talk about > what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a > language > that encourages life long reading. > > On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet > wrote: > >> I have few questions about independent reading time during readers >> workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it >> beneficial >> if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading >> independently? Thanks. >> >> Evelia >> >> Sent from my Windows Phone >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Kathy Prater >> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM >> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 >> >> For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a >> WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for >> books, >> the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally >> Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a >> dyslexic son, >> I >> wish more teachers were like you! >> >> Kathy in Mississippi >> >> On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year >>> who has a >> medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his >> reading and math >> skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me >> to read >> or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. >>
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
I teach first grade, and I have my students whisper read. I call it self-selected whisper reading. They take 3-5 books to their special self-selected station. Sometimes they read in pairs. They are beginning to write down connections on post its. They read for 25-35 minutes. Marianne Charleston, SC On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 11:58 PM, evelia cadet wrote: > I have few questions about independent reading time during readers > workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial > if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading > independently? Thanks. > > Evelia > > Sent from my Windows Phone > > -Original Message- > From: Kathy Prater > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 > > For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a > WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, > the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally > Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, > I > wish more teachers were like you! > > Kathy in Mississippi > > On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a > medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math > skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read > or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. > > > > Thank you in advance for your help. > > Ali/FL > ___ > 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] Independent Reading
Does anyone know of where to find research regarding the implementation of readers workshop??? -Original Message- From: Renee To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 2:46 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, I think these are **absolutely** effective reading practices! our students enjoy it! They are talking about their books! You are iving them ideas/suggestions for strategies without bonking them ver the head with them! Sounds to me like this is working just fine! Renee n Nov 30, 2011, at 10:14 AM, evelia cadet wrote: > Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia > Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 > From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading > > Evelia, > Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you > to find > time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of > research at > your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your > instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self > selection > should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they > use > leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, > encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of > material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension > development. From there, consider "The Daily Five," by the > Sisters. With > the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that > allows you > to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, > students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening > to read, > work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial > elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading > time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last > thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to > talk about > what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a > language > that encourages life long reading. > > On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet > wrote: > >> I have few questions about independent reading time during readers >> workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it >> beneficial >> if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading >> independently? Thanks. >> >> Evelia >> >> Sent from my Windows Phone >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Kathy Prater >> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM >> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 >> >> For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a >> WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for >> books, >> the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally >> Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a >> dyslexic son, >> I >> wish more teachers were like you! >> >> Kathy in Mississippi >> >> On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year >>> who has a >> medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his >> reading and math >> skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me >> to read >> or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. >>> >>> Thank you in advance for your help. >>> Ali/FL >> ___ >> 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/MosaicArchiv
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
In a message dated 11/30/2011 9:23:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, kshw...@aol.com writes: Does anyone know of where to find research regarding the implementation of readers workshop??? -Original Message- From: Renee To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 2:46 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, I think these are **absolutely** effective reading practices! our students enjoy it! They are talking about their books! You are iving them ideas/suggestions for strategies without bonking them ver the head with them! Sounds to me like this is working just fine! Renee n Nov 30, 2011, at 10:14 AM, evelia cadet wrote: > Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia > Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 > From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading > > Evelia, > Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you > to find > time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of > research at > your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your > instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self > selection > should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they > use > leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, > encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of > material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension > development. From there, consider "The Daily Five," by the > Sisters. With > the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that > allows you > to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, > students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening > to read, > work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial > elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading > time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last > thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to > talk about > what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a > language > that encourages life long reading. > > On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet > wrote: > >> I have few questions about independent reading time during readers >> workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it >> beneficial >> if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading >> independently? Thanks. >> >> Evelia >> >> Sent from my Windows Phone >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Kathy Prater >> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM >> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 >> >> For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a >> WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for >> books, >> the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally >> Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a >> dyslexic son, >> I >> wish more teachers were like you! >> >> Kathy in Mississippi >> >> On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year >>> who has a >> medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his >> reading and math >> skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me >> to read >> or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. >>> >>> Thank you in advance for your help. >>> Ali/FL >> ___ >> Mosaic mailing list >> Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >> To unsubscribe or modify your membership
