Re: [MOSAIC] 4th g Can't get started on writing tasks (ASPERGER'S)
Thanks so much. Are you speaking of a specific 'quick start' technique other than what one would 'intuit' from the phrase? -jenn Jennifer Abbott Bulka Social Cognitive Therapy The Talking Playhouse www.talkingplayhouse.com 650 678-9769 Order your "It's A Visual World SOCIAL KUECARDS" today! Please note we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. "I can't understand what I can't visualize." -Albert Einstein CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This e-mail notice and contents associated with it such as attachments, etc. may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients to whom this notice was sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you have received this email in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify The Talking Playhouse at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kare Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 9:39 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] 4th g Can't get started on writing tasks (ASPERGER'S) Jenn, Visualizing and vocalizing are very effective techniques, so it's no wonder that your students are doing so well. Regarding your student who needs to find what works for her for getting started, I have a couple of suggestions, but they can either be the best or worst ideas for this particular case. First idea addresses the perfectionism - Have this student do two or three "Quick starts" and then choose which one she wants to develop into the full paper. Idea two addresses the need for some students to have their own routine, similar to establishing a bedtime ritual - Have this student develop the habit of making a quick outline, and then continue writing according to the outlined plan. If those ideas don't work, please keep seeking other ideas. Something will work. Kare Jenn wrote: I have a student who doesn't exactly fit the usual profile at my office. Once she gets started she does write fairly well but getting her started is IMPOSSIBLE. I think there is a component of perfectionism and some embarrassment when she doesn't start off like the rest of the crowd. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.7.2/1690 - Release Date: 9/25/2008 7:05 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] 4th g Can't get started on writing tasks (ASPERGER'S)
Admittedly this is my area of expertise (Asperger's and other social cognitive deficits) but I would love to tap into you--expert wrting teachers out there. My students (private practice) are in the midst of learning LINDAMOOD BELL V&V to jumpstart pictures in their brains to facilitate their writing (very concrete thinkers who need to use better Executive Functioning skills, working memory and abstract/creative thinking). Most of my students can get 'unstuck' between the V&V exercises, visual organizers, EXPLICIT steps re: what to do first, second and so on. HOWEVER... I have a student who doesn't exactly fit the usual profile at my office. Once she gets started she does write fairly well but getting her started is IMPOSSIBLE. I think there is a component of perfectionism and some embarrassment when she doesn't start off like the rest of the crowd. Any thoughts? -jenn Jennifer Abbott Bulka Social Cognitive Therapy The Talking Playhouse www.talkingplayhouse.com 650 678-9769 Order your "It's A Visual World SOCIAL KUECARDS" today! Please note we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. "I can't understand what I can't visualize." -Albert Einstein CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This e-mail notice and contents associated with it such as attachments, etc. may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients to whom this notice was sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you have received this email in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify The Talking Playhouse at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Kindergarten Listserv- off topic
Kendra...I would be willing to connect with you for some support this year. We could do this off the list. Any other kinder teachers out there want to join us??? Lori Quoting Kendra Carroll <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I am teaching kindergarten and would love to be part of a listserv > for kindergarten teachers. Does anyone know of a good listserv? > > Thanks, > > Kendra / NC > > ___ > 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] Text to World
YOu also might want to keep in mind that a first grader's world can be as small as your classroom. I have done things that relate to different science units and other great activities being done in your classroom and at your school/district. Lori kindergarten Quoting elisa kifer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I teach 3rd grade, so a great author for that age group is Eve Bunting. I > also use articles from Scholastic News and Time for Kids. What better way > to intro. t-to-w than using actual current events. I've heard you can use > newspapers, but the text is too hard for my little ones, that's why I like > the 2 resources I just mentioned. > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 9:25 AM, Stacy Caudill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I am going to be working on schema with my first graders, and I was >> wondering if anyone is willing to share books they use with the little ones >> for text to world connections? >> >> Thanks for your help, >> >> Stacy >> ___ >> Mosaic mailing list >> Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >> To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to >> http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. >> >> Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. >> >> > > > -- > Elisa M. Kifer > Third Grade Literacy Teacher > Fox Meadow Elementary > > > "Love of reading and writing is not taught, it is created. > Love of reading and writing is not required, it is inspired. > Love of reading and writing is not demanded, it is exemplified. > Love of reading and writing, is not exacted, it is quickened. > Love of reading and writing is not solicited, it is activated." > -Russell Stauffer, 1980 > ___ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > ___ 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] N. Creech Contact?
Can I get your email for an offline dialogue? Thanks, -jenn Jennifer Abbott Bulka Social Cognitive Therapy The Talking Playhouse www.talkingplayhouse.com 650 678-9769 Order your "It's A Visual World SOCIAL KUECARDS" today! Please note we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. "I can't understand what I can't visualize." -Albert Einstein CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This e-mail notice and contents associated with it such as attachments, etc. may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients to whom this notice was sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you have received this email in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify The Talking Playhouse at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 6:29 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Thanks Again I wanted to thank all of you for being so helpful to my university students again this summer. Most of them will be doing their student teaching this year. I hope they continue to stay on the Mosaic listserv and get wonderful professional development from the experts on this list. I just got this off Susan Ohanian's site. Enjoy! _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA38h7XqxsU_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA38h7XqxsU) Nancy Creech **It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv000547) ___ 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. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.6.5/1618 - Release Date: 8/18/2008 6:51 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] Lending Library- PC Version
Hi Tracey, I never sent you an email. Just wanted to let you know, so you can email the right person. Ann On Aug 13, 2008, at 4:13 PM, Tracey Bowes wrote: > After searching for awhile using other terms, I googled Angela's > "personal library database" and lo and behold I found one that looks > good and is reasonably priced. It is called Book Collector and you > can buy the scanner as well. I am looking at the CD and Scanner for > $99. (You need the Pro version in order to be able to have the > "loan" feature. Here is the link: > > http://www.collectorz.com/book/features.php > > I'll report back when I know more! > > Tracey > > - Original Message - > From: Angela Almond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 2:52 pm > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Lending Library > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > >> Delicious Library is only compatable with Macs. I am not >> sure if there >> are any other programs that would work in the same capacity on a >> PC. You >> could google "personal library database" or something like that >> and see if >> anything comes up. >> >> mosaic@literacyworkshop.org writes: >>> Do you know of any system that would be PC and/or Mac >> compatible? I am = >>> anxious to get a system very soon. My library is growing and >> needs some = >>> simple way of organizing check outs etc. >>> >>> -Magaly >> >> Angela Hatley Almond >> Fourth Grade >> East Albemarle Elementary School >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> 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] Lindamood Bell V&V with students who have Aspergers
Does anyone have experience with using Verbalizing & Visualizing from LindamoodBell to help concrete thinkers with imagery challenges expand their skillset? I have found this to be very helpful and would be happy to share info. -jenn Jennifer Abbott Bulka Social Cognitive Therapy The Talking Playhouse www.talkingplayhouse.com 650 678-9769 Order your "It's A Visual World SOCIAL KUECARDS" today! Please note we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. "I can't understand what I can't visualize." -Albert Einstein CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This e-mail notice and contents associated with it such as attachments, etc. may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients to whom this notice was sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you have received this email in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify The Talking Playhouse at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] Detective Stories & Inferences 3-5th Grade
I am looking for online, free resources for the folowing stories: Detective stories for 3-5th grades Anything to do with inferences--drill, stories, etc. Thanks to all! -jenn Jennifer Abbott Bulka Social Cognitive Therapy The Talking Playhouse www.talkingplayhouse.com 650 678-9769 Order your "It's A Visual World SOCIAL KUECARDS" today! Please note we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. "I can't understand what I can't visualize." -Albert Einstein CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This e-mail notice and contents associated with it such as attachments, etc. may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients to whom this notice was sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you have received this email in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify The Talking Playhouse at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] Resources for parents
I would like to give a parent of a child I am working with a place to have her 4th grader go everyday online, read 3-4 pages and then be able to write a summary. He is significantly behind his age in reading fluency and writing. I have recommended testing in the fall. 2 Questions: 1. Any good, free resources to send them to for 'booklets' to read or download that come with questions to facilitate summary writing? Thanks, -jenn Jennifer Abbott Bulka Social Cognitive Therapy The Talking Playhouse www.talkingplayhouse.com 650 678-9769 Order your "It's A Visual World SOCIAL KUECARDS" today! Please note we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. "I can't understand what I can't visualize." -Albert Einstein CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This e-mail notice and contents associated with it such as attachments, etc. may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients to whom this notice was sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you have received this email in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify The Talking Playhouse at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] goal setting
Kenneth, do you have any wonderful recommendations for 2nd graders? -jenn Jennifer Abbott Bulka Social Cognitive Therapy The Talking Playhouse www.talkingplayhouse.com 650 678-9769 Order your "It's A Visual World SOCIAL KUECARDS" today! Please note we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. "I can't understand what I can't visualize." -Albert Einstein CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This e-mail notice and contents associated with it such as attachments, etc. may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients to whom this notice was sent. If you are not the intended recipient, you have received this email in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify The Talking Playhouse at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KENNETH SMITH Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:00 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] goal setting Mighty Jackie the Strikeout Queen - a true story about a girl who struck out Babe Ruth. Brave Irene Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late) (a lesson in making adjustments to those goals) - Original Message - From: "Renee Pedersen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:59:27 PM (GMT-0600) America/Chicago Subject: [MOSAIC] goal setting Hi there, I just found out that my school's theme for next year is all about reaching our goals. I was wondering if anyone has any good goal setting lessons or ideas for 3rd grade. I'd like to introduce with a good children's success story/picture book about setting and obtaining a goal - any ideas? Thanks! Renee ___ 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. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.11/1553 - Release Date: 7/15/2008 5:48 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] getting started/procedures
I am loving reading about getting started and have/will do this with my kindergarteners (it will be my 2nd year in the fall--did 1st for 8 years) but I am wondering if anyone out there has done something other than t charts that are wordy for non-readers I was thinking about doing digital photos and combining with writing any thoughts??? Lori Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: > > Ginger > I can't resist jumping in here... > > When you explictly teach children how to listen to each other and how to > respond to each other you are setting up the climate for > intellectual engagement > that Ellin describes so eloquently in To Understand. > Ellin describes the conditions needed for understanding and one of them is > conversation with others. I teach "turn and talk" in a similar fashion...I > think I learned how from a previous post and also from the Comprehension > Toolkitwhich is a really good resource for newbies by the way! > > I plan to take this one simple but important step further next fall and > integrate in my modeling some time to think. I will directly talk to > the kids > about the importance of silence and time to think as well as the time to > converse with others. we'll talk specifically about what we > understand AFTER some > time to think and turn and talk that we didn't understand without > doing those > things. I will be making an anchor Chart showing not just what the literacy > time should look like and sound like but a second chart with showing what we > learn about understanding. > SOOO glad to have you back on the listserv... > Jennifer > > In a message dated 7/10/2008 11:35:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > I teach my new group active listening first. It is a strong piece of the > foundation of engagement for the year. I talk to them about how I'm sure > they are so used to having to face the teacher when he/she is teaching but > that now they are going to be turning their bodies and eyes to whomever it > is that is speaking in the room. So I walked around the outside of the > circle and asked them to show me what it would look like if they were doing > Active Listening "on me" over here. They all rotated their bodies and faced > me. Then I pointed to someone sitting over there on the carpet (say John) > and said if we pretended he was sharing HIS thinking next how would it look > to do Active Listening "on John". (I know that is not correct grammar but > you'll see why I use it in a minute.) So they all rotated towards him. I > walked over to where John was sitting and talked to them about how at first > this will probably feel VERY uncomfortable because typically we are not used > to having the entire class facing us when we are talking. But the reason we > > do it is because we all believe that what John has to say is VERY IMPORTANT > and worthy of our respect. That we can learn from John's thinking. That > maybe what John is about to share connects with something we were thinking. > That RECEIVING the thinking of our classmates is a very important part of > what we will be doing all year. In order to RECEIVE that thinking best it > helps to face the person sharing. Then I walked back to the head of the > group and reinforced those who turned their bodies and eyes on me as I > walked. For those who did not I simply say "Active Listening on me now." > "Eyes and bodies facing the speaker." "I'm the one sharing my thinking so > you need to face me now." > > > > > > > **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music > scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! > (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112) > ___ > 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] Introduction
Hi Lyndsay, Welcome to the group! I am also a major lurker but I love the ideas. I am a grade one teacher in Ontario as well. My favourite books are: Reading with Meaning; Growing Readers; Reading Power and The Daily 5. Where will you be taking your masters from? Lori --- Original Message --- >From: Lyndsay Buehler[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 7/6/2008 10:50:08 PM To : mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Cc : Subject : RE: [MOSAIC] Introduction Hi there, I've been "lurking" on this list for a few months now and I thought that it's finally time I introduce myself and start participating in the discussions. I am a new teacher in Ontario, Canada. I teach Grades 1 to 6 Music and Grade 1 Literacy at a small K-6 school. I am working towards becoming a Reading Specialist and I have dreams of completing a Masters in Literacy Education. I'm all set to enjoy my first official summer vacation! If anyone has any recommendations for summer reading I'd love to hear them. -- Lyndsay Buehler "There is no end to learning." -- Robert Schumann ___ 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] Introduction
Reading with Meaning a must have Lori Quoting Beverlee Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hands down: To Understand by Ellin Keene and Teaching Essentials by > Regie Routman! > >> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 22:50:08 -0400> From: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> >> Subject: [MOSAIC] Introduction> > Hi there,> > I've been "lurking" >> on this list for a few months now and I thought> that it's finally >> time I introduce myself and start participating in> the >> discussions.> > I am a new teacher in Ontario, Canada. I teach >> Grades 1 to 6 Music> and Grade 1 Literacy at a small K-6 school. I >> am working towards> becoming a Reading Specialist and I have dreams >> of completing a> Masters in Literacy Education.> > I'm all set to >> enjoy my first official summer vacation! If anyone has> any >> recommendations for summer reading I'd love to hear them.> > -- > >> Lyndsay Buehler> > > "There is no end to learning." -- Robert >> Schumann> > ___> 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. > > _ > It’s a talkathon – but it’s not just talk. > http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_JustTalk > ___ > 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] kindergarten
Susan and Kendra, I feel that I am stuck at the present time with the letter of the week because it is what "the team has always done". Being the new kid on the team I rearranged the introduction of the letters but did not give up on the system. We have a new principal starting this fall so I am hopeful that he will want to look at some different ways to do things. Kendra...as far as your question about thinking strategies with kindergarteners, I was determined not to "dumb down" the thining strategies that I did with my first graders so I taught my kids what schema was and why it was important. I carefully chose books that would demonstrate how we use our schema (tooth losing books were a hit) I also taught making connections and started to teach the difference between a surface type connection and connections that help us to understand what we are reading. Many of my colleagues said "you are using the word schema with kinders?" YES! It is kind of a goofy word so they remember it! What will be interesting to me is to see what happens when my kinders get mixed with the other kinders in first grade. Will what I taught them stick? Will it make a difference. I have a friend in first grade who is going to help me with that observation. Baby steps I guess! Lori LoriQuoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: > Kendra, > > K teachers in my school do not do letter of the week at all! They > also do not use fundations. They are using reading and writing > wokshop entirely and meeting children for guided reading in groups > using Jan Richardson's approach to Guided Reading. It is working > great! I teach 2nd grade and we are seeing a much higher percentage > of students coming to first and second grade on graed level because > of the great work they are doing in K. I am also one of the > reading coaches at my school. Some of the teachers had a very hard > time moving away from letter of the week. Once they saw the > difference and what their children were capable of doing they have > not looked back. > > Good luck, > Susan/TN ___ 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] kindergarten
I agree!! I am thinking about taking the book to staples and having it spiral bound...had to do that with my Reading withMeaning book because I loved the binding right off of it! Lori Quoting Beverlee Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > My advice: Run, don't walk, and get a copy of The Literate Kindergarten. > >> Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:47:49 -0400> From: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> >> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] kindergarten> > > Lori, thank you for >> breaking your no work until July rule. I am going to be teaching K >> for the first time next year and have been wanting to post but >> didn't know what to say. Your post and all those who have responded >> are giving me a direction in which to start my summer reading. I >> have a few questions.> > 1. You said that you "have been SLOWLY >> trying to break out of the "letter of the week" system that my team >> uses". Our teachers have always used this model but I didn't want >> to. We have the fundations program by Wilson. I have not looked at >> it that much for K. My thinking was to use a reading/writing >> workshop model and incorporate this into it. How have you tried to >> not do a letter a week?> > 2. I too taught first grade for 3 years >> and 2nd grade last year. I have never taught K. What advice would >> you and others give me? > > 3. I have veteran teachers in my county >> that think K can't learn reading comprehension strategies. Do you >> start these at the beginning like you did in 1st after introducing >> certain fundamentals of reading workshop. I know that with K you >> have to build knowledge of print concepts and books. I have used >> Debbie Miller's book in the past to guide my reading comprehension >> instruction. I am also currently reading To Understand. > > Thanks >> for helping me,> Kendra> > > > _ > It’s a talkathon – but it’s not just talk. > http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_JustTalk > ___ > 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] kindergarten
Hello all...first off I want to thank you all! I have been a "voyer" and fan of this listserv for a while. You are all so knowledgeable and it is great to read about your experiences! I am breaking my "no school work until July" rule because I am interested in your thoughts about something. I spent the last school year teaching kindergarten for the first time. What a trip! I had been a first grade teacher for many years before and mistakingly thought "how hard can Kindergarten be?" I am sure that many kindergarten teachers are out there right now laughing at me. :) I am currently reading The Literate Kindergarten by Susan Kempton and am loving it. I am curious about your thoughts on how to start a reading and writing workshop in kindergarten. Keeping in mind that we have a "literacy lab" pull out for an hour a day for my lowest readers and I have been SLOWLY trying to break out of the "letter of the week" system that my team uses. Thanks Lori ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] question about the sundance kit
I recently purchased the fiction comprehension kit A and I love it. I was interested in ordering the non- fiction kit A. Could someone tell me the titles? I am from Canada and have to be careful about too much American content. Thanks Lori ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] writing programs
I've Googled "Writing Fundatels and Writng Fundamentals" with no success. What is the name of the specific program your school will be using? Suzi On Sun Apr 20 11:45 , [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: >My school is going to be using writing fundatels. This came out of our >collegiate circle on Strategics that Work. They kits they are kits that come >with real literature. There are different kits for each grade starting with >kindergarten. Check it out. We will be startingthis in September. The >authors do conferences and you can get free kits to start. There is also >staff development. The kits are broken up into genres. My staff is very >excited about this new adventure into writing. I understand the authors went >to TC with Lucy. > >Diane Weiss >Manor Oaks >New Hyde Park-Garden City Park >New York (Long Island) > >Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > >-Original Message- >From: "sharon viol" [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:17:15 >To:mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >Subject: [MOSAIC] writing programs > > >My district wants to adopt a specific writing program for the whole district >to use. What do you use? Is Lucy the answer to all? I would really >appreciate any help. >Shar >___ >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] Writing to be displayed for public viewing-should it be perfect?
At a recent 4Blocks Leadership Conference, this question was posed to Jim Cunningham ( husband of Pat and an "expert" himself). His answer was that it is completely a political issue: what the building or district expects. Since you know him, Deb, I would imagine his personal feelings on the matter are very much like yours. There is no "offical" policy on this in my school so I do just what you outlined in your response. Suzi On Sat Apr 12 20:15 , 'Deb Smith' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: >Deb wrote: > > >Susan, I have heard, experienced, and read about this debate in schools for >many years as you have experienced too. Both sides can argue both sides >really well. > >The advice I give is simple. If children are reading the writing to learn >to read, it should be in the correct form. For example, if a book is >'published' in a first grade classroom and other first graders are going to >read it, then the word w-e-n-t should be spelled correctly so that the other >kids can learn to read 'went.' Students already see too many opportunities >of a misspelled 'wint' or 'whent.' This book might be included in a self >selected reading opportunity. > > >OR > >A piece of writing is 'published' and read only by the writer. For example, >the writer published the piece. The writer 'reads the writing' to the >class. The writer knows what was written so it is not a problem for anyone >that some of the words are misspelled or missing. This book should not be >part of another child's reading curriculum. > >I don't claim to have the final word, this is simply how I have come to live >with publishing both ways. deb > >Debra Renner Smith, >Author, Writing & Reading Consultant >Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas >Writing Mini-Lessons for Second Grade > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >www.debrennersmith.com (new lesson posted daily) > > >Question by Susan: > I am a Reading Recovery Teacher and my teacher-leader (from New >Zealand) was quite fanatical about the fact that everything on the walls >needed to be a perfect model because children would be the audience. Her >feeling was that if it was worthy of publishing or display it should be a >model for all who read it. > > My colleagues and I have looked in various places to see if research >exists (either way) on this subject. I have ventured into most of Marie >Clay's work...this just isn't something that appears in the contents or >index. How do you feel about this? Is it an issue, or is it more important >for children to display whatever THEY think is worthy? > > > >___ >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] STAR
I have used STAR for a number of years. We administer it in the computer lab, but I only have 14 1st graders. Before it is given I have a general idea of where I think the child is level wise. If the STAR scor is close to my own thinking, I start there. If there is a large desparity, I start where I think the child is and move up or down from there. After a few weeks I feel comfortable with each child's placement. It is my opinion that the STAR scores are somewhat inflated. This ifs fine by me because everyone has been measured by the same "stick" and it is very appealing to parents. It may be important for you to know that STAR in no way affects a child' grade and the ultimate decision is always mine. Suzanne On Sat Mar 8 21:19 , [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: > >I have found it very reliable when I test the students one on one, not when I >do a mass testing in the lab. They just start picking anything unless I am >there watching them, some I have read it to me aloud. We have lots of people >say it is unreliable as well. >Terry > >-Original Message- >From: Beverlee Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group >mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> >Sent: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 7:06 pm >Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] best iri > > > >Since Lori mentioned the STAR, I'd be interested in what you all think of the >validity of that test. Generally, several of the teachers at my school don't >see it as accurate, by any means, but our library para believes it is highly >accurate. I haven't ever had anything to do with it, so I'm a clean slate. >If >anyone would comment, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Bev > >> Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 15:55:57 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: >mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] best iri> > I think finding >a >screening tool is a challenge when we are talking about teachers who deal with >larger numbers of students than a single classroom. Our ninth grade reading >teacher used the QRI this year. She conducted the readings in one on one >sessions with the students and used the comprehension questions as an >interview. >She is working with the most troubled groups of readers, but generally has >12-18 >kids in her classes. Previously she had been required to use the STAR, which >none of us like, and she likes the QRI much better. I believe she used only >the >passage reading, and she did running records with a miscue eye. I don't >suppose >anything is perfect, and to be honest, I cannot see the majority of our middle >or high school teachers willing to do anything that requires 1:1 assessment.> >> >My husband taught two sections of 8th grade reading this year (with a >certification in Art Education and a master's in Technology Education, go >figure) and he used the QRI in a slightly different way. He administered an >on-level passage at the beginning of the year and kids did the questions >(typed >up with more room to respond) in writing. Then he re-administered passages >with >readers who did not score in the instructional and independent ranges. These >he >did orally. This amounted to some 2-6 readers, I believe, and that doesn't >seem >to me to be an overwhelming task. Our other high school reading teacher >(working >a more confident and more able group) plans to administer in this way in the >coming year. > > I would so appreciate a continuing conversation about >assessing >reading with students at the middle and high school level.> > Lori> > > > >- >Original message -> From: gina nunley [EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: >mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Date: 2008, 08, Saturday Of March 15:27> Subject: >[MOSAIC] best iri> > > Wow I actually took a course from Silvaroli at ASU back >in the early 80s.> > > > Our district reviewed IRIs about 7 years ago and >couldn't find big differences in them. In the end we were down to Jerry John's >and QRI. (Qualitative Reading Inventory) We chose QRI because they were going >to >allow us to purchase 1 book for a grade level and then copy passages, whereas >Jerry John required us to purchase every teacher a book and we didn't have the >funds. We made kits from the QRI and gave one to each teacher.> > > > Overall >I >like it. It offers narrative and expository passages and there is a mixture of >implicit and explicit comprehension questions. You can do a reading rate at >the >same time, and of course you can do as much as you'd like with the miscue >analysis. What upper grade teachers don't always understand is that unlike the &
[MOSAIC] Reading Strategies
Hello, I am very exciting about joining your group. I teach at an elementary school and I was wondering if if you have any innformation in regards to the effects of inservice training of reading teachers? I look forward to your response. Sincerely, D. Hawkins ___ 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] Widow's Broom
When the men came to get the widow's broom they took the other broom she had in the closet (it looked just like the witches' broom). She tricked the neighbors! ___ 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] literacy coach roles and responsibilities
HI, I am working with a school district that intends on hiring a literacy coach for each of their buildings. Does anyone have a good job description regarding the roles and responsibilities for a literacy coach? The positions will not be administrative, but rather on the teacher line. There are questions about how to get around the idea of supervision in the minds of staff. Any help would be appreciated. Karen Giek, The Prism Group 7461 South Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571 (845) 758-8822 Fax (845) 758-4336 ___ 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] website
tell me more about those who hate her! interesting. Glad about the CIGS! there shouldn't be anybody left who owes her anything??? Original Message: - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:55:05 EDT To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] website I use schoolplanner.com. It is really easy to use. There's not a lot of flashbut it gets the job done. There is a small fee. I think I pay $25 a year. Ali/FL 4th Grade "Imagine the possibilities..." ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ 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. mail2web.com - Microsoft® Exchange solutions from a leading provider - http://link.mail2web.com/Business/Exchange ___ 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] add to tools?
Dear Mosaic: I have some strategy worksheets for primary students using the strategies, and also a synopsis of every Debbie Miller chapter for Reading with Meaning for professional discussion. Is there someone I could mail these to for approval for the tools page? Thanks, Carolyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] EarthLink Revolves Around You. ___ 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] (no subject)
Please change my email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you! mail2web LIVE Free email based on Microsoft® Exchange technology - http://link.mail2web.com/LIVE ___ 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] ELL and balanced literacy
Does anyone have good resources on working with English Language Learners and a balanced literacy approach? The district I am working with are finding more and more ELL who have almost no native language and no English. They are using an emergent literacy approach at pre-k, supported with lots of ESL staff and a dual language program for some. The K-1 building has implemented a wonderful balanced literacy approach, but find that although their ELL students are in fact making progress, the gap is still significant when the students move on to the 2/3 building. This sets up a whole discussion about when and if ELL students qualify for special education. Any input would be welcomed. Karen Karen Giek, The Prism Group 7461 South Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571 (845) 758-8822 Fax (845) 758-4336 ___ 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] basal reading series
I am working with a school district that is involved in the process of purchasing a new basal series. They would like to get one most closely aligned with balanced literacy. Does anyone know of a checklist of document that can be used for making this decision? Thanks Karen Karen Giek, The Prism Group 7461 South Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571 (845) 758-8822 Fax (845) 758-4336 ___ 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] Purpose for Reading
Good Morning, I too, use Chris Tovani's piece called "The House" to give a concrete example about setting a purpose for reading. The only difference I have implemented is to divide the class in half after the first reading, so that half are reading the piece from the perspective of a burgler and the other half of the class is reading the piece from the perspective of a real estate agent. It is a very powerful lesson and kids (and staff I have used it with in training) really enjoy it! Karen Karen Giek, The Prism Group 7461 South Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571 (845) 758-8822 Fax (845) 758-4336 ___ 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] Assessment of Middle and High School Readers
Recently I was asked what schools are doing to assess the strengths of their middle and high school readers. Also, how does a district assess the value of any reading program which is in place at the middle school level? It seems people are comfortable with assessing elementary readers, but are struggling with assessing older readers. This is driven by the scramble to be in compliance with RTI requirements. Any thoughts? Thanks Karen Karen Giek, The Prism Group 7461 South Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571 (845) 758-8822 Fax (845) 758-4336 ___ 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.
