[MOSAIC] Lit
My class has learned so much from "Circuit". It's the true story of a migrant family in Calif. In the 1900s. They also loved "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Ryan Muñoz. It is set in the 1800s. Both are great for discussion. Sent from my iPad ___ 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] Common core and reading
We are starting the transition to CC standards. For those of you who are total CC, what does reading look like in your classroom? Are you using more whole group, small group, lit circles...thanks for your input. Brenda 4th grade CA Sent from my iPad ___ 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] In2Books
I wanted to share a "program" called In2books with you all. I think it may have been on this list serve that I first heard about it. It's an amazing program that pairs a student with an adult pen pal. The pen pals have been vetted. Each student receives 5 books which cover 5 genres. This year we started with fiction. We had a list of 5 books the students could choose from, and the teacher could change the student selection. The student and the pen pal read the same book, and then using the computer which has lots of helpful info, they each write a letter. The teacher is the "gate-keeper" who reads each letter and approves them. So as the teacher I read each students letter and approve it, plus I read each pen pal's letter and approve them. It's a little work, but so worth it. After the whole class finishes a book and has written their letter, we move on to the next genre. This all ties in with response to literature, which is key for my fourth graders, and also ties in with common core standards. I'm convinced it helped my student's test scores last year. It's worth looking into. Nina Zolt is the person to contact. Her email is nz...@corpepal.com. You can go to In2books.com to check out the site. Thanks, Brenda 4th grade teacher who loves the program ___ 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] Narrative nonfiction
Great conversation. I also read the article, but now I need to find resources for elementary age students. I agree that I remember history more when it's told as a narrative. With that said, do any of you know of narrative nonfiction for 4th graders? Thanks, Brenda ___ 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] Common core
In California, at least in my district, we are looking at the common core standards, but we haven't started using them yet. I would like to hear from teachers who have transitioned to ccss. What do your lessons look like for reading grouos? How has it changed your comprehension lessons? Thanks for any insights. Brenda ___ 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] spelling
Our third grade team uses Words Their Way and differentiates for the entire grade by leveling spelling groups. We purchased the different level books with the spelling sorts/lists. They are a great time saver! Brenda Third Grade Teacher Rootstown Elementary School From: Tammy Hubbart To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling There is a mixup in the post. My name made it on someone else's post. I have a very differentiated class. I have two kiddos that are beginning second grade in reading. Therefore their spelling is about that as well. I also have 3rd /4th grade level, 5th grade level and a sprinkling of great spellers. I teach a 5th grade classroom but have all title and resource kiddos. I'm looking for a program to fit all those needs. I have heard nothing but good things about Words Their Way I have purchased the main book but am looking to see what other resources anyone knows about that works with it. I will appreciate any suggestions. Sent from my iPad On Oct 9, 2012, at 9:08 AM, Renee G wrote: > I'm confused. If your class is filled with super spellers, then why waste > time *doing* spelling at all? Why not do something more interesting? > > Renee > > On Oct 8, 2012, at 8:12 PM, Livingston, Marie wrote: > >> My reading class this year is filled with super spellers. I teach a 5th >> grade beyond level reading class. My spelling program is Sitton spelling >> for 6th grade and I think it's too easy for them. I want to make spelling a >> meaningful activity as opposed to a waste of their time and my teaching >> time. Any suggestions? Places I should look >> >> Thanks! >> >> Marie >> >> Marie Livingston >> 5th Grade Teacher >> Tualatin Elementary School >> 503-431-4764 >> ___ >> 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 > > "El fin de toda educacion debe ser seguramente el servicio a otros." > ~ Cesar Chavez > > > > ___ > 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] Evalia
Hi, I' m not sure what state you're in, but in CA we have 4 genres we teach to the 4th graders so they'll be ready for the state test. They are summary of narrative, summary of expository, response to lit, and narrative. Starting with the first genre, I read a picture book, say "Nothing Ever Happens on 90th St.". Then we story map it looking for the antaganist, protaganist, setting, wish, conflict, and resolution. From there we summarize using cause and effect for our summary. A great site that I like is writingfix.com. Good luck this year ___ 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] PLC and assessments
I've been following the conversation and Liz, our district has developed formatives and summatives for ELA and math. We have 2 formstive ELA tests and then a trimester. We have the students use bubble sheets and then scan the information into Measures/Datawise. It complies the info for individual classes and a grade level and breaks it down by standards. It's very handy when looking for strengths and weaknesses. Because my school is program improvement we went to workshops where we developed learning cycles using the standards that are "red" occur mostly on the state test. We do a pretest, teach, post test, reteach (rti) and go on. It's very handy. Each grade level has 90 minutes a week to look at data and determine the direction for the grade level. We share strategies and encouragement. My principal is awesome. She gives us leeway to group the children in flexible ways. The teacher with the highest scores shares strategies and usually takes the reteach group. Students who master the skill on the pretest (show mastery) go to an enrich group. We had good results last year and are refining it for next year. Hope this helps, Brenda CA/4 ___ 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 graders WW2
Hi, I saw this site on Tech for teachers and thought of the the great ways to get the kids thinking about history and making connections using primary documents. Check it out. You can search and they have lesson plans. Aren't we always trying to get our students to make connections in their reading? I was looking at CA history and the internment camps. http://www.digitalvaults.org/#/pathways/new/?record=304 Hope this helps and gives another venue for thinking! Brenda CA/4 ___ 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] Enterprise Star
Fellow Educators, I highly regard your opinions on reading acquisition. Yesterday I attended a workshop entitled: Data Analysis for the Common Core. It turned out to be Enterprise Star, part of AR. It uses the Star reading test and then identifies the skills the students are weak on. Have any of you used this? Pros/Cons. I value your opinion. Thanks for your input. Brenda Ca/4 ___ 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] smartboard/ipad
Chris Watkins, Do you know anything about this? We have iPads, so I wasn't sure if it would work on the Starboards. Thanks, Brenda On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 2:25 PM, Shari Moore wrote: > Hi > I use my smartboard and ipad to show apps to my students. You will need to > have an adapter cord that costs $30.00 to use them together. It is > wonderful! > Good luck! > > -- > Second Grade Teacher > Woodbridge Elementary > Zeeland Public Schools > smo...@zps.org > ___ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive > > -- *Regards,* *Brenda * ___ ** *Brenda J. Johnson Supervisor of Instruction, Laura Donovan School* *Supervisor of K-2 Literacy, Freehold Township **Schools* *Freehold Township Schools 384 W. Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728* *w *(732) 462-8400 *bjohn...@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us* "*Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence" - **Author Unknown * ___ 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] CAFE
CAFE stands for comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and expand vocabulary. As I introduce strategies we make cards with the name on it like: prediction, dictionary, questions, chunk the word, etc. This way the kids have a reference point. This was developed by "the Sisters" who wrote Daily 5 and CAFE. They are easy reads and great management systems. They have a yahoo group and on proteacher site people have submitted lots of resources (and on the yahoo group also). I hope this helps. Brenda ___ 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] summative
Julia, The EO is English only and ELL is English Language Learners. :) I know, sometimes I don't have a clue what the acronym is people are using. I love your idea! A quiet rebellion. I have a CAFE chart (similar to the Sisters from Daily 5) on the wall and the children refer to it all the time when reading. It's not on any testing per se, but the comprehension and word analysis strategies are exactly what the kids need. I know what best practices are and I feel that I'm being dragged away from them. It confuses me when I know what is best for the kids, yet I'm pulled by our PLC group and the district. I feel that kids at my school need 3rd grade, 3rd 1/2 grade, 4th grade, etc. They need time to grow in the English language. We have a title 1 school in our district that has received numerous awards for achievement with ELL students, yet when we receive these same students they are no longer proficient...why would that be? Happy Holidays to all. I have 3 weeks off and I plan to enjoy it! Brenda CA'/4 ___ 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] common formative assessments
Donna, We are also creating our own CFAs (common formative assessments) and then using the data. Between 3 teachers we divide up the work, but it's still test, test, test. When the students realize all they have to do is blow the test, wow, imagine what would happen. Someone shared a site called: mastery connect (masteryconnect.com or .net). Teachers all over the country are sharing CFAs for the new standards. In some ways I think the new standards are easier, but having the technology to pull of the testing is going to require some big bucks (and my state is already in financial distress). Anyway, I've gone to the site and pulled off some tests to use with my kids. It's great if all band together to get the job done! Happy Holidays, Brenda ___ 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] summatives
My district mandates a formative (district made with teacher input) every 3-4 weeks, and a summative or trimester test before report cards. We use a program called "Measures" that allows you to see how your class performed overall and by individual standards. I feel like we test, test, test, test. The district also pulls the trimester scores and compares schools. Unfortunately they are comparing EO schools to Title 1 schools and the latter don't fare as well. Bah Humbug...for testing. Yes, the info drives the curr. but I feel we are cheating the students in so many ways. I just don't agree to teaching to the test. Probably didn't answer your question, but it felt good to share. Brenda CA/4 ___ 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] Common Core and F & P
I would be interested in this as well. Thanks! On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 8:00 AM, Willard, April D wrote: > Students who are two or more levels behind the monthly target are the > students who we focus on for extra intervention. This could be in the form > of after school tutoring, extra small group instruction with the teacher or > a reading specialist. > > April Willard > Literacy Curriculum Specialist > Liberty Drive Elementary > 401 Liberty Drive > Thomasville, NC 27360 > 336.870.8918 > willa...@tcs.k12.nc.us > > > -Original Message- > From: mosaic-bounces+willarda=tcs.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto: > mosaic-bounces+willarda=tcs.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of > Renee > Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 4:42 PM > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F & P > > What happens to students who do not meet these monthly targets? > > I'm curious > Renee > > > On Oct 31, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Willard, April D wrote: > > > We have set month by month targets for F & P levels. If you send me > > an email, I will be glad to send you what we do. Your end of year > > benchmarks are much higher then what we have established and I > > think our goals are a little lofty as well. > > > "Life's too short to paint on cheap paper." > ~ Gordon MacKenzie > > > ___ > 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 > > All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North > Carolina Public Records Law, > which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including > law enforcement. > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- Thanks, Brenda - *Brenda J. Johnson** * *Supervisor of Instruction, Laura Donovan School* *Supervisor of K-2 Literacy, Freehold Township **Schools* *Freehold Township Schools 384 W. Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728* *w *(732) 462-8400 *bjohn...@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us* ___ 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] nonfiction texts and help with a strategy
Hi, You all are the first I turn to for help. I'm writing a grant and want to get short nonfiction readers for my 4th grade classroom. I have kids reading from PP-8th grade level. I bought some Okapi readers several years ago and they are wonderful. Written at diff levels with diff. text structures the kids eat them up! I need some new readers. Any ideas? Also, my students are having trouble making predictions using prior knowledge and info from the text. Any great lessons that really make that stick? We've been predicting and questioning since school started, but they are having trouble applying it to a test situation. Thanks for all your help, Brenda CA/4 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] how do you teach phonics in grades 3-5?
Words Their Way is a developmental phonics, spelling and vocabulary program, so you are already teaching phonics. Why would you explicitly teach more phonics in grades 3-5? Phonics is taught in grades K-2. Are the students below level in reading? Thank you, Brenda Third Grade Teacher From: Saundra McDonald To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 9:44 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] how do you teach phonics in grades 3-5? We have recently implemented a Reading/Writing Workshop approach for grades 3-5 at our small independent school. One of the teachers is quite concerned that phonics is not being explicitly taught. We do use Words Their Way. In addition, teachers include word attack skills during some of the mini-lessons. How do other schools address this issue? Thank you, Saundra ___ 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] San Diego Quick
Ann, you mentioned the San Diego Quick. I think you're referring to the one where the words are split up by grade level. This test just hasn't been reliable for us. We usually use the Fry test and it helps get us started. Brenda Ca/4 ___ 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] 9/11 ideas
Justin was asking how I got the Haiti project started...Have you ever had a moment in your class when learning veered all for the right reasons. Actually I think after the earthquake I read the book to the kids and then showed the video. Then, as children can do, they were inspired and asked how they could help Haiti. This lead to researching groups such as Red Cross, World Vision, etc to see the best group to give money to and researching Haiti. This lead to writing news broadcasts which we taped and shared. One of the students suggested collecting coins for Haiti which the principal ok'd and the VP took an active role. We called it "Change for a change" and the race was on. They made necklaces with the art teacher and sold them at the neighborhood food fest. Money had to be sorted and counted. It was amazing! And that's how it happens. Relay for Life wasn't as exciting, different group of kids, but they made signs and sold small things from home..old toys, books, etc. Sorry for the length of this response! ___ 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] 9/11 book and movie
This video gives me goose bumps every time I see it. I read "14 Cows for America" and then we watch a video called "4 Generations, The Water Bufflo Movie. Here is the link. http://www.t2.com/waterbuffalo/watch/water_buffalo_flash_hi.html Enjoy, and have tissue ready. This spurs the kids on to look outside themselves. Brenda CA/4 ___ 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] 9/11 book
I used "14 Cows for America" to talk about 9/11 with my students. The book deals with a tribe in Africa "symbolically" giving 14 cows, their most prized possessions, to NYC. The first year I read the book the students were able to apply what they learned by doing something for earthquake survivors in Haiti. This last year they helped with the Relay for Life. I felt this gave the students purpose and a way to look outside themselves, many for the first time. Brenda Ca/4 ___ 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] Reading comprehension
Hi all, I glean so much information from you all. Have any of you used "reciprocal teaching" with your classes? I'm teaching 4th grade again next year, and comprehension is a big problem. I just started reading Lori O's book on reciprocal teaching and want to know if any of you have results with it. Thanks, Brenda CA/4 ___ 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] Partner Reading Bookmarks?
I would suggest reading about Beth Newingham's buddy reading on her website. http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/ She has some great ideas and materials. Brenda Oh/3rd From: Cheryl Consonni To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Tue, August 31, 2010 8:12:41 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Partner Reading Bookmarks? 4th grade, this may be too easy, i have seen some, i'll keep looking http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/showthread.php?t=228212 Cheryl 'Teaching is a work of heart.' From: "debhold...@aol.com" To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, August 31, 2010 6:11:25 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Partner Reading Bookmarks? Hello All: hope your new year is going well. I will be introducing Partner Reading and I used to have the best bookmarks that had guided questions on them. Can't find my copy anywhere and have been looking on the web for over an hour. If anyone has a copy they could forward to me--I would be immensely appreciative. Deb Holden 4th/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] ESL students
Hello Everyone, I have been reading this list serve for many years and would like to ask for some help. I teach a self-contained inclusive third grade classroom. Next year I will have two ELS students in my class. We seldom have students who do not speak English as their first language in our rural Ohio school. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for teaching reading/writing or some good resources that I could purchase to read over the summer? Thanks, Brenda ___ 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] Words their Way
This is from the book Words Their Way. Homework Mon. Sort your words like we did in school and explain the sort to your parents, then sort the words as fast as you can. Tues. Do a buddy sort with a parent. Lay down a word for each catagory header, have your parent read the word aloud and point to the correct sort without seeing the word. Then, look at the word and move it to the correct catagory. Repeat if you make more than one error. Wed. Word hunt~find words from a familiar book that have the same sound, pattern or both. Try to find two or three from each catagory. Thurs. Complete a writing sort to prepare for the test. The parent should call out the words in random order and the child should write the word in the catagories. I only give the students ten words for the test, although they usually have between 15 and 20 on their list. Students earn one point for spelling and one point for the correct sort. I then give one word that follows the pattern, but that was not on the list, for a bonus point. This lets me know if the student is able to apply the spelling patterns they have learned. Thanks, Brenda 3rd grade Rootstown, Oh From: Patricia Kimathi To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Sat, June 12, 2010 10:20:36 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Words their Way Will you give an example of what the homework looks like. Thanks PatK On Jun 11, 2010, at 12:54 PM, Brenda wrote: > Students are responsible to practice using the sorting activities for > homework. > > Hope this helps. ___ 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] Words their Way
Hi Karen, I have been using Words Their Way in my third grade classroom for the past two years. I find it manageable to have three differnent levels in my class at one time. I use the pretests to determine the levels and then place the students as close to their level as possible. I reassess their levels every 9 week period and move students accordingly. Students do most of their word study with spelling partners at school and I give a spelling test to each group on Thursdays. I meet with each group on Friday to go over their new spelling patterns. They record their new words and sorts in spelling notebooks. Students are responsible to practice using the sorting activities for homework. Hope this helps. Brenda Rootstown, Oh 3rd grade From: Karen Back To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Cc: the_daily_five-ow...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, June 11, 2010 2:02:56 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] Words their Way Hi there Apologies for cross posting I am interested in hearing from teachers who are using 'Words Their Way' as part of their spelling and vocab. program. I particularly would like to know more about how it is managed in the room when you have children at various levels. The program is becoming very popular here (Queensland, Australia) and schools are finding it is improving data. I know from previous threads on these lists there are quite a few of you that use it, so I thought I would go straight to the experts! Any information you can provide would be a great assistance. Kind regards, Karen Back ___ 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] AR
We may have had this conversation, but I didn't have access to Accelerated Reader. What do you all think? Do the levels correspond with the actual reading level of the student? Thanks for your input. Brenda Ca/4 ___ 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] Professional development
If you had $30,000 grant for 2 years (total $) and could spend it on professional development, plus knowing that the students in your school were second lang. learners and had low comprehension scores, how would you spend the money? Who would you invite to do workshops? I'm looking for information and ideas. Thanks for sharing, Brenda Ca/4 ___ 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] Okay I'll try to start something!
I agree, choose another time to do editing. Students should feel free to write what they are thinking, not what they know about grammar. Brenda 3rd grade --- On Wed, 10/21/09, Laura wrote: From: Laura Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Okay I'll try to start something! To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 8:54 PM NO--this isn't a time for editing--you will diminish the responses you are receiving. - Original Message - From: "Cathleen Cunningham" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:25 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Okay I'll try to start something! > I few weeks ago I wrote to everyone about my situation during my reading > block. Short story . . . we were > told that the students shouldn't be just reading during the reading block, > they should be working at their > station, etc. So I lexile leveled ALL of my books (over 500), gave the > students their level, and a journal. > Told then if they have a book THEY BETTER HAVE THEIR JOURNALS! Anyway my > question is this... first I love journaling with the kids! I have a few due > each day and just write a > little but my question is . .. should I chat with them about their grammar, > puncuation, etc? Sometimes > I want to take my purple pen and make the corrections. So who journals with > their kids . .. ? Do you > make corrections? I've been really impressed with their responses to their > books. > > Thanks for your help! > Cathleen > ___ > 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] comprehension
After looking at the STAR test scores for our 4th graders, we realize they were low in comprehension. What techniques or strategies do you all recommend for raising the student's comprehension of daily reading and application to testing? Thanks, Gordon ___ 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 - Question/help
When I'm doing guided reading groups, my third graders are reading books for enjoyments. They write me letters about a book they are reading once a week and I write back. They also complete a log and write the title of the book, genre and write down the date they finish the book. The don't record the pages they read every day. If they are reading a book that pertains to the strategy we are learning, they are able to share at the end of reading workshop. If not, they listen to others share. I use a reading workshop rubric that requires students to read at least 4 books at their just right level from 2 different genres. I guess I'm lucky that nobody tells me how to teach reading, at least not yet. Brenda Grade 3 OH --- On Sat, 9/19/09, Laura wrote: From: Laura Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 11:49 PM What was the skill that the poetry book couldn't relate to it in some way? - Original Message - From: "Cathleen Cunningham" To: Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:57 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help > Hello Everyone, > > I need to know when you have your students read independently is there some > sort of authentic piece that they have to give > you so you know they are reading? > > To make a long story short my third grade students are not allowed to read > for enjoyment. We are a Reading > First school. We have a 90 minute reading block: 30 minute whole group, 60 > minutes small group and workstations. > We seem to pack our stations so the students can't independently read. They > follow a Must Do list that includes a practice > page and then their station, yes only 1 a day. I can't tell how much this > breaks my heart and I cannot go another year > developing kids who don't/can't read for pleasure in school. > > So, this year I thought about breaking the kids up into 4 groups (Mon, Tues, > Wed, Thurs) . Each day students from a group would write me a short > letter in their notebook telling me about the book they are reading. They > could use the skill we're discussing in reading like > problem solution, or drawing conclusions, etc. Then I would write them > back. My classroom library is Lexile leveled so I know they would be > reading > at their level. > > Does anyone do something like this? Does this sounds like it would > worthwhile for the kids? I got in trouble last year because a struggle > reader > was reading a poetry book during reading and it didn't have anything to do > with the skill we were on for the week. I don't want to go through that > again. > > Thanks for all your help and keep up the great work that you do!! > Cathleen > ___ > 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] peer conferencing
I teach third grade and only use peer conferencing to revise, and that is after a lot of modeling. I find that third graders need more support with editing, but they can politely offer suggestions for revision. Brenda --- On Thu, 9/10/09, cnjpal...@aol.com wrote: From: cnjpal...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] peer conferencing To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 8:39 PM Deb, I am sorry, I have never done peer conferencing but would love to hear more. Anyone??? Jennifer In a message dated 9/10/2009 7:39:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, debhold...@aol.com writes: Ginger, Jennifer or anyone else out there: Could you help me out with what guidelines you set up for peer conferencing?? I have 10 additional students in each of my classes this year and I really want the peer conferencing to be very concrete and practiced.? Ginger, you are always so good at this.? Suggestions please from all who have been successful with this. Thank you, Deb/4thFL ___ 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] text structure
Thanks for the advice. I will check out the website. Brenda ___ 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] text structure
Hello, I am in need of your expertise. I've just started teaching 4th grade and part of our writing program/comprehension is expository text structure. I bought the book nonfiction reading power and have been using the information, but after going to a district inservice, I realized they really want the students to be able to read a text and determine if the author used compare/contrast, cause/effect, etc. Does anyone have resources or know of a site that has paragraphs showing each of these for a 4th grade level? The reason the students have to know this is that on the 4th grade writing test in March, expository text might be one they have to respond to. Any help would be greatly appreciated so that my students can be successful! Brenda Ca/4 ___ 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] read alouds
Thank you all for your suggestions. I'll head to the library and get a few books. Funny someone mentioned Wringer. One of the other teachers had a class set she just gave me. With school just finishing, I haven't had time to read it yet. Keep those suggestions coming! Brenda Ca/4 ___ 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 grade read aloud
Hi, What read alouds do you all suggest for 4th grade. I'm changing grades and want a book that will grab them the first day. I'm thinking the theme will be journies (from our SS). Thanks, Brenda CA/4 ___ 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] testing
Yes, I look at the areas they did well on and the areas in need of work. Some of the frustration is that they are not reading at grade level, but all have made great gains so far this year. Renee, we have very vocal teachers at our school and they do speak out how innapropriate these tests are (especially for 2nd graders). I am very excited to use the drawer, staircase, and lightbulb idea with my students. They are understanding comprehension strategies in their leveled readers! Thanks for you support. Brenda CA/2 ___ 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] reading tests
Our district has formative and summative tests for reading which includes phonics, written conventions, and comprehension. My students, 14 are ELL's and 8 are below grade level, did poorly. Only 45% passed if you look at the test overall. Some of their mistakes were careless, but I know the principal is really anxious for the students to pass the Calif. state test in the spring (yes, we test 2nd graders...go figure). I guess I'm looking for encouragement because I know you're all positive thinkers. I'm trying to decide what to do with the info. I spend time on comprehension strategies...predicting, visualizing, etc. but maybe I need to change my focus. They are improving in the comprehension area. Ok, help!!! Thanks, Brenda Ca/2 ___ 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] Research
I was wondering if someone can help me? I remember reading about a book that was written to help teachers who are using best practices to suppor their professional decisions with research. Does anyone know what this book is called? Thanks, Brenda ___ 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] RTI
I USE THE fcrr ACTIVITIES AS PRACTICE - NOT TO TEACH THE SKILLS. I FIND THEM MORE HELPFUL WHEN THE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN TAUGHT THE SKILL THRIUGH MUCH MODELING AND THEN TO USE THE fcrr SKILLS IN STATIONS/CENTERS OR FOR A SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY. BRENDA F Brenda B. Fogle Reading Specialist Kiptopeke Elementary Northampton County Public Schools >>> Patricia Kimathi 12/20/08 9:20 PM >>> Any in particular that come to mind Pat K "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." e.e. cummings On Dec 17, 2008, at 10:56 AM, Carina Ball wrote: > Be very selective about which fccr.org activities you choose, however. > I found some of them to be a very ineffective way to teach skills in > isolation. ___ 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] persuasive models
Have you checked out writingfix.com. They have so much on their site. They also have models of writing. Hope this helps. Brenda ___ 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] initial reading assessment
Hi all, I value your opinions and advice. What does your school use to initially assess reading skills in the primary grades. I'm thinking the Fry is ok, but I would like to use something this year that tests their reading strategies. Is there a test that does that? Thanks for your help and advice. Brenda Ca/2 ___ 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] reading intervention
Has anyone used Standards Plus? My principal is talking about starting this program. I'm curious if anyone has used it and been successful. Is there another intervention program that is better? Thanks, Brenda ___ 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
Ok, I'm not sure if my district is behind the times, but we are only using the Fry to place children at the beginning of the year. How reliable is it? What tool would be better at placement? Thanks for your help. Brenda ___ 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] leveled readers
I'm so sorry. I know someone recently posted a site to check the level of readers. What test do you use to determine the student's reading level? Thanks again, Brenda ___ 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] Leveled readers: advice needed
I value the opinions on this site. What leveled readers do you recommend for 2nd graders. My class is majority ELLs and readers from high to low. I just received a grant and want to make the best use of the funds. Any ideas. Thanks. Brenda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 8, Issue 22
What is the title of Tanny's book, and what grade level does it address? I must have missed something. Does anyone have lessons or ideas for comparing Rylant's books? I saw it somewhere and can't find it. Thanks in advance. Brenda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send Mosaic mailing list submissions to mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Mosaic digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Using Tanny McGregors Book ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 2. Re: Using Tanny McGregors Book ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 3. Re: Mosaic Digest, Vol 8, Issue 21 (Will and Beckie Spears) 4. Re: new basal adoption (Michelle TeGrootenhuis) 5. Re: Using Tanny McGregors Book (King Jean) 6. Re: lesson plans for Scott and Moira (Nicole Tolnes) -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:27:07 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Using Tanny McGregors Book To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" What company publishes this book? ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:33:06 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Using Tanny McGregors Book To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain Heinemann is the publisher. I just bought this book last Friday, and I'm implementing her suggestions already. It's very easy to read and use. It's worth every penny! Linda -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > What company publishes this book? > > > > ** 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. > -- Message: 3 Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:42:05 -0400 From: "Will and Beckie Spears" Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 8, Issue 21 To: Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" IRA's most current Reading Today newsletter has a good article on the investigations into Reading First, and I think there is other news online at IRA's website. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 12:00 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Mosaic Digest, Vol 8, Issue 21 Send Mosaic mailing list submissions to mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Mosaic digest..." -- Message: 4 Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:17:50 -0500 From: "Michelle TeGrootenhuis" Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] new basal adoption To: Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Shirley McNinch wrote: "I have the following questions: 1. What publishers would you rate as the top 4?" I have found Rigby to be an excellent guided reading source and their new "Literacy by Design" series has modeled, shared, interactive, and guided reading components as well as a writing component. I have seen samples of the program at a conference and was quite pleased with their visuals (charts, posters, graphic organizers, and blackline masters, etc) for each of the reading strategies. We're having a sample set shipped to our school to examine it in depth, but my first impression was, "Wow!" You can check it out by copying and pasting in this address in your Internet browser: http://rigby.harcourtachieve.com/en-US/literacydesign_home Anyone have first-hand experience with this new program? Michelle TG www.mrstg.com -- Message: 5 Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:10:40 -0500 From: "King Jean" Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Using Tanny McGr
[MOSAIC] internet web sites for reading or math
HI, I've gleaned so much new info from this site. Does anyone have web sites that keep track of a student's progress in reading or math? Also they would have to be free sites. Thanks in advance. Brenda ___ 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] ESL websites
Have any of you tried starfall.com It's great for ELLs and English only readers. It has phonics, vocabulary, interactive stories, and it's free! Also, google online storyline. The screen actors guild has members read children's lit. It's great. My ESL students are learning so much from starfall. They not only see the words, they hear it and can read with it. Have fun! Anyone have great math sites? Thanks, Brenda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Workshop Schedule
What would the other half be doing while you did reading work shop with 10 students? Brenda Oh/3 Denise Ross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would like to pose this question regarding the pros and cons of a particular schedule to any or all of you who have experience with reading workshop. If given the following two options for a first grade reading workshop schedule, which would you prefer? Option 1: 90 minutes between recess and lunch (10:30 am - 12 noon) with 20 students. Option 2: 45 mins. with 10 students, followed by 45 mins. with the other 10 students; recess; then 45 mins of whole group. Obviously, with Option 1, you have 90 consecutive minutes, but with 20 students the entire time. With Option 2, there would only be 10 students during each of the two 45 minutes periods, making it easier to do guided reading, reading conferences, etc. The whole group time would follow the small group time after recess. However, with all the necessary transition time, you'd probably lose minutes and not have 90 full minutes of workshop. Also, it wouldn't be as easy to change groupings because the special teachers (that the students go to during half-group time) don't appreciate constant changes to their classes. Does the benefit of the two groups of 10 children outweigh the choppiness of the workshop? I would appreciate any feedback you can provide. Thank you. Denise Ross Literacy Coord. No. Hollywood, CA __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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. - Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail. ___ 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] Comprehension Toolkit
Carol, I found some good articles to use with the kit from Scholastic New online. Brenda OH 3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HELP! Three third grade teachers asked me to do this very lesson in their classrooms next week. I brought home the lesson. But after all the negative experiences with Sleeping Beauty, I'm wondering if I should use it. I plan to read the lesson tomorrow and look in the Sunday paper for a better text to use with it. Any suggestions for what really worked? Thanks, Carol > "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv" > on Friday, September 15, 2006 at 10:50 AM > -0500 wrote: >> I think I finally >>realized that there is nothing magical about the ones >>in the kit after I tried using that "Stealing Beauty" >>article the first time out...what a flop. > > I completely agree about the "Stealing Beauty" lesson. I honestly had a > hard time reading that article and I know my kids got nothing out of it. > I found another article to use for that one this time around! > > 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. > > ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. - How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
