Re: [MOSAIC] handwriting and social issues
In our district, there was a 'sensory integration program' for years -- Bonding the Senses. Much (mild) controversy about whether or not there was research to support etc. Anyway, those kids (often boys) typically had a variety of difficulties and sometimes including social areas. Another consideration is that (I think??) more boys are affected by low birth weight/ smoking in pregnancy etc. issues -- that kind of thing would create a more globalized problem. As to were they taught and handwriting gone by the wayside -- good point -- and yes, the joins and crossing the midline (in the sensory integration program) were thought to be linked issues. I am curious about this, now that you bring it up. Linda Rightmire SD #73 Kamloops, BC On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Palmer, Jennifer jennifer.pal...@hcps.orgwrote: Well, the first thing I would ask is have they been taught these things? :-) Handwriting has often gone by the wayside. AND, I think sometimes we don't always entertain high expectations for it. We could argue here about how important this even is in this age of technology, but I don't want to get into that. Those social skills must be taught. If it isn't happening at home or school, where IS it happening? Jennifer L. Palmer, Ed. D. Instructional Facilitator National Board Certified Teacher Magnolia Elementary (home school) 901 Trimble Road Joppa, MD 21085 410-612-1553 Fax 410-612-1576 In every child a touch of greatness!!' Proud of our Title One School Norrisville Elementary 5302 Norrisville Road White Hall, MD 21161 410-692-7810 Fax 410-692-7812 Where Bright Futures Begin!! From: mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer=hcps@literacyworkshop.org[mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer= hcps@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of wr...@centurytel.net [ wr...@centurytel.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 12:24 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] handwriting and social issues I have noticed a connection with boys between sloppy handwriting -- I mean REALLY bad -- and their inability to work well with other students. They may be socially awkward or immature for their age. Has anyone else noticed this? Is there any research I can read on this connection? Is there anything that can be done to help students with both issues once they're adolescents? Thanks! Jan ___ 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] handwriting and social issues
Does anyone know about the Burns and Roe Independent Reading Inventory? I was reading on The Sisters webpage about this assessment. Does anyone use it, how effective is it versus the DRA2? Karrie -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+karrie.fast=wrightcity.k12.mo...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+karrie.fast=wrightcity.k12.mo...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Linda Rightmire Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 7:50 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] handwriting and social issues In our district, there was a 'sensory integration program' for years -- Bonding the Senses. Much (mild) controversy about whether or not there was research to support etc. Anyway, those kids (often boys) typically had a variety of difficulties and sometimes including social areas. Another consideration is that (I think??) more boys are affected by low birth weight/ smoking in pregnancy etc. issues -- that kind of thing would create a more globalized problem. As to were they taught and handwriting gone by the wayside -- good point -- and yes, the joins and crossing the midline (in the sensory integration program) were thought to be linked issues. I am curious about this, now that you bring it up. Linda Rightmire SD #73 Kamloops, BC On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Palmer, Jennifer jennifer.pal...@hcps.orgwrote: Well, the first thing I would ask is have they been taught these things? :-) Handwriting has often gone by the wayside. AND, I think sometimes we don't always entertain high expectations for it. We could argue here about how important this even is in this age of technology, but I don't want to get into that. Those social skills must be taught. If it isn't happening at home or school, where IS it happening? Jennifer L. Palmer, Ed. D. Instructional Facilitator National Board Certified Teacher Magnolia Elementary (home school) 901 Trimble Road Joppa, MD 21085 410-612-1553 Fax 410-612-1576 In every child a touch of greatness!!' Proud of our Title One School Norrisville Elementary 5302 Norrisville Road White Hall, MD 21161 410-692-7810 Fax 410-692-7812 Where Bright Futures Begin!! From: mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer=hcps@literacyworkshop.org[mosaic-bo unces+jennifer.palmer= hcps@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of wr...@centurytel.net [ wr...@centurytel.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 12:24 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] handwriting and social issues I have noticed a connection with boys between sloppy handwriting -- I mean REALLY bad -- and their inability to work well with other students. They may be socially awkward or immature for their age. Has anyone else noticed this? Is there any research I can read on this connection? Is there anything that can be done to help students with both issues once they're adolescents? Thanks! Jan ___ 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 ___ 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] Burns Roe
Funny you should ask that, Karrie. I, too, saw that and have asked other reading specialists in my school union if anyone has it. So far nobody has replied that they have it. I'd like to know how it differs from the QRI and other IRIs that specify the types of questions they ask. Does the DRA2 specify question types? We use the Fountas Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System, which differs between in the text (can look back and find), beyond (inferences, predictions), and about the text (author's craft) comprehension questions. It's been a number of years since I used the DRA(1) but I don't remember question differentiation there. Cathy - Original Message - From: Karrie Fast karrie.f...@wrightcity.k12.mo.us To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] handwriting and social issues Does anyone know about the Burns and Roe Independent Reading Inventory? I was reading on The Sisters webpage about this assessment. Does anyone use it, how effective is it versus the DRA2? Karrie -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+karrie.fast=wrightcity.k12.mo...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+karrie.fast=wrightcity.k12.mo...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Linda Rightmire Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 7:50 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] Burns Roe
Hi Cathy, The DRA2 has questions that ask for literal comprehension, reflection, and interpretation of text. It also requires the student to summarize the text and to be metacognitive of their reading and provide examples. It takes a while to administer and some teachers utilize it and other don't. Karrie -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+karrie.fast=wrightcity.k12.mo...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+karrie.fast=wrightcity.k12.mo...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of CAG Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 3:13 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Burns Roe Funny you should ask that, Karrie. I, too, saw that and have asked other reading specialists in my school union if anyone has it. So far nobody has replied that they have it. I'd like to know how it differs from the QRI and other IRIs that specify the types of questions they ask. Does the DRA2 specify question types? We use the Fountas Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System, which differs between in the text (can look back and find), beyond (inferences, predictions), and about the text (author's craft) comprehension questions. It's been a number of years since I used the DRA(1) but I don't remember question differentiation there. Cathy - Original Message - From: Karrie Fast karrie.f...@wrightcity.k12.mo.us To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] handwriting and social issues Does anyone know about the Burns and Roe Independent Reading Inventory? I was reading on The Sisters webpage about this assessment. Does anyone use it, how effective is it versus the DRA2? Karrie -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+karrie.fast=wrightcity.k12.mo...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+karrie.fast=wrightcity.k12.mo...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Linda Rightmire Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 7:50 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 ___ 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
