Re: [MOSAIC] Picture book recommendations? booklists
I appreciate all the suggested titles and have compiled the titles as well as some sites that have searchable and listed children's booklists. I have placed these on the front page of my web site. You might find some of my documents and collections of interest as well. You might also find information we discussed here on there as well. The address is: members.aol.com/carlevarom Enjoy surfing my site, Marsha ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ 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] comp. strategies with teachers
I think i would start with schema (background) and then show the relationship between what we know and the other strategies. We cannot do most the others without it! Marsha ** See what's new 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] prediction
Van Allsburg is excellent for inference as well. ** See what's new 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] choosing just right books
I am reading Daily 5 and she has a good lesson on just right books in there. Marsha ** See what's new 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] authentic texts for struggling readers/anyone for comprehension ...
Bev, We have the kits both levels in both fiction and non-fiction. The kids and teachers really like them. Whole group lessons, guided practice, three leveled guided reading for small group and independent practice. Very well organized in themes. They are well worth the price. Did you know that Ellin is one of the authors of the new Daybooks by GreatSource? I have always liked their materials and now they are even better. Marsha **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) ___ 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] OFF-TOPIC - Daily 5 and Grinder
I just joined. Here is what I did. I found Yahoo listserv through a google search. From that page I joined Yahoo. I did a search for Daily5. It came up and I joined. My problem was the name (not The Daily Five, or Daily Five, not Daily 5) Hope that helps. Marsha In a message dated 1/9/2008 6:13:47 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know the answer to your Daily 5 question. There is a listserv on Yahoo Groups. You need a Yahoo log in , and then you can search the Groups. It's a good one--I'm a member as of this fall. Melissa/VA/2nd On Jan 9, 2008 1:03 AM, Beverlee Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello everyone! I have two questions and I'm hoping to find help here. > First, is there a list serv such as this for The Daily Five and, if so, how > do I access it? Do any of you have personal knowledge of the books written > by Michael Grinder? All the reviews of one of his books I read were either > 5 or 1. I can't decide if it would be worth it to invest in a book or just > play it safe and see if I can ILL it or something. Any info is appreciated. > Thanks. Bev from Nebraska > _ > Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista(R) + Windows Live™. > > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/shop/specialoffers.mspx?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_CPC_MediaCtr_bigscreen_012008 > ___ > 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. **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] intervention models
I am a reading specialist in an elementary school. Since we have literacy coaches, the reading specialist's role is mainly working with small groups of third -fifth graders and teacher support. We mainly use the pull-out model. The district is looking at doing push-in. The reasons are 1) better use of time 2) modeling good reading practices for the classroom teacher. In other districts I have pushed in and found that the success of this model depends a great deal on the style of the classroom teacher, the structure of the classroom and ability to communicate and work as a team. If we change to our current pull-out model, I would like to be as informed as possible to other ways that have been successful. Please do not confuse this with inclusion with a co-teach situation. I would be doing something different than the teacher, while she saw groups. I am in addition to, not instead of the teacher. I give no grades. What is done in your schools and what do you see work and not work. Thanks, Marsha ___ 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] conference template
Hi, Regie Routmans's Writing Essentials has a great deal of information on conducting conferences. You might find it of value. Marsha ___ 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] Just Right Books for Proficient Decoders
Pam, that was a very thoughtful answer. Another consideration about book selection is that if a child is really interested in a topic, he might want to read a book a little harder than we think is appropriate. This might be just right for him for that time and he will work at reading it. Basically, I use the 5 finger (we want it fun to read) and retelling (make sure you can follow what is happening) method. Choosing independent level books should be an extension of learning to monitor reading. In The Comprehension Toolkit the use of easy, high interest books is suggested for teaching monitoring. Marsha ___ 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] Fix up strategies
Steph Harvey's Comprehension Took Kit might be just what you need. See if your district has a copy. It is all lessons to use for thinking strategies. Marsha ___ 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] Questions for Reading Specialists
Lori, I have a few clarifying questions to ask. You mention IEPs. Are these Special Education students or do you have IEPs for any student? Secondly, I was adding up the time you spent with the one child. It seemed like at least one hour. Do you do this everyday? Finally, if you are seeing this child that long, what is he missing in class? Are you responsible for his reading grades? Thanks, Marsha ___ 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] Summarizing
Friends, I wanted to read Boy by Dahl as suggested and found it not a common book in the district or public libraries. I did find it used on Amazon.com and bought it at Half-Price Books. Since I live in a large city and teach in a large district, I thought I save some of you some time and direct you to those sources. Marsha ___ 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 3, Issue 23
A few years ago I witnessed Read 180 being used in a SPED classrooms and I remember that the teachers really liked it. Read 180 sets your classroom into stations, with the computer program building background knowledge and I think checking comprehension on a literal level. The teacher has a guided reading time as well. It uses Scholastic trade books for reading materials and also uses Scholastic's Book Counts (I think that is the name) to check comprehension. The books are leveled by lexile levels. The students really liked it and it did get middle school teachers to work in small groups. If you buy it, be sure you have all the materials (there are lots of cds to order) since I also remember it being used in summer school and teachers lamenting that not all the needed materials were there. I would not rule it out if funds are available. Marsha ___ 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] (no subject)
Kristen, I use lots of informational texts such as National Geographic Expeditions books with my 5th graders. They love non-fiction and they do not find them babyish. I also subscribe to Super Science Magazine from Scholastic. It is written with a variety of levels within one issue. Another reading genre they might like are biographies. As for the guided reading time, I could not do all those parts of guided reading in 30 minutes. I have 40 minute lessons and work on parts of the cycle. It is my understanding that intermediate guided reading can take on many forms, so I would chose the one that best fits the students. Hope this helps. Marsha ___ 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] input on basal reader--:(
I agree with the past remarks. My only other comment is that we have access to H M. 2002 edition. I noticed that the informational reading has very few text features. I would think that a new edition would be better, but you might want to also pay attention to those features as you look at publishers. Marsha ___ 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] input on basal reader--Rosie
I have looked at the supplemental readers that go with the SF. They also have them in a great online database that can be searched by skill, level, etc, and printed out or read online. The books can also be listened to. I only had two objections to the books. 1) it is pricey and 2) the voice of the reader was not as pleasant as I would have liked to have heard. If you go to their website and look for the online library there is a sample you can see and hear. The library contains fiction and non-fiction selections. Marsha ___ 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] imagery
I always use poetry to teach imagery. Also, Van Allsburg books lend themselves to imagery. Also, here is a list of suggested books. Marsha A Bad Case of Stripes ~ Shannon A Chair for Mother ~ Williams A Lucky Thing ~ Alice Schertle Abuela ~ Arthur Dorros All the Small Poems ~ Valerie Worth Arctic Memories ~ Normee Ekoomiak At the Edge of the Forest ~ Jonathan London Baby Whale's Journey ~ Jonathan London Big Blue Whale ~ N. Davies Chipmunk Song ~ Joanne Ryder Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest ~ Douglass City Sounds ~ Marzollo Dakota Dugout ~ Ann Turner Dream Weaver ~ Jonathan London Elbert's Bad Word ~ Wood Everybody Cooks Rice ~ Dooley Festival of My Heart: Poems by Japanese Children ~ edited by Bruno Fireflies ~ Julie Brinkloe Follow Your Nose ~ Showers Good Dog Carl ~ Alexandra Day Gregory, the Terrible Eater ~ Sharmat Greyling ~ Jane Yolen (adapting images) Hamburger Heaven ~ Wong Herbert Yee Hello Ocean ~ Munoz Here We All Are ~ Tomie de Paola How To Make Apple Pie and See the World ~ Priceman Hurricane ~ Jonathan London I Am the Ocean ~ S. Marshak I'm Hungry ~ Tuer I'm in Charge of Celebrations ~ Byrd Baylor Into This Night We Are Rising ~ Jonathan London Journey ~ Patricia MacLaughlin Knots on a Counting Rope ~ Bill Martin, Jr. Let's Get the Rhythm ~ Miranda Let's Go Home ~ Cynthia Rylant Like Butter on Pancakes ~ Jonathan London Lizard in the Sun ~ Joanne Ryder Morning Girl ~ M. Dorris Navasky Night in the Country ~ Cynthia Rylant Night Sounds, Morning Colors ~ Rosemary Wells O'Connor Painted Words / Spoken Moments ~ Aliki Piggie Pie ~ Margie Palatini Pizza Pat ~ Gelman Puddles ~ Jonathan London Sailboat Lost ~ Leonard Everett Fisher Shadow Ball: The History of the Negro Leagues ~ Ward, Burrns, and Something Beautiful ~ Wyeth The Call of the Wolves ~ Jim Murphy The Changing Maze ~ Z.K. Snyder The Cloud Book ~ Tomie de Paola The Condor's Egg ~ Jonathan London The Listening Walk ~ P. Showers The Napping House ~ Audrey Wood The Popcorn Book ~ Tomie de Paola The Sailor Dog ~ Margaret Wise Brown The Salamander Room ~ A. Mazer The Seashore Book ~ Charlotte Zolotow Through Grandpa's Eyes ~ MacLachlan Time Flies ~ Eric Rohmann Time of Wonder ~ Robert McCloskey Too Much Noise ~ Parks Twilight Comes Twice ~ Ralph Fletcher Vejigante, Masquerader ~ L. Delacre Voices from the Wild ~ Bouchard Winter Whale ~ Joanne Ryder Zeke Peppin ~ Steig Zoom and Re-Zoom ~ Istvan Banyai ___ 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] Technology and Reader's Workshop
These may not be helpful to you, but my district's library subscribes to these services that have books read online. I saw that there are free trials. The last site is ebooks to download. They might be too young for your students, but I thought I would pass the sites on. _http://www.teachingbooks.net/readings.cgi_ (http://www.teachingbooks.net/readings.cgi) _http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/deluxe.asp_ (http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/deluxe.asp) _http://www.oclc.org/_ (http://www.oclc.org/) Marsha ___ 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] Interactive Reading Websites
We have had Lit Coaches in secondary (middle and high) for 5 years. They have the same responsibilities as elementary. Trying to get secondary teachers to see the value of small group instruction is difficult, as is the idea that they teach reading. Our coaches spend a great deal of time modeling writing lessons and this year are presenting many district wide PD opportunities for teachers. Marsha ___ 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] Science vocabualry
Hi, There used to be district lists online, but many have gone to intranet and the resources are hard to find. I did see that Pasadena ISD in Texas still has theirs up. It starts in first grade, you might find it helpful. They also have it in Spanish. _http://www.pasadenaisd.org/Curr_Instr/science/elementaryscience/index.html_ (http://www.pasadenaisd.org/Curr_Instr/science/elementaryscience/index.html) I have some on my server at school that I will send home and link. If you send me and email off list, I will email it out to you. Marsha [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] Round robin reading
Hi, I think listening to children read is crucial at all elementary levels. If more teachers listened to their children, checked fluency and saw if they were using fix-up skills, then we would have less students who need remediation. I always thought that teachers should be listening to children during guided reading and as they become more proficient, release them to more silent reading. The problem lies there; teachers quit listening! Also, most children enjoy reading out loud in small groups, even intermediate grades. They beg to read, if you have them at the right level and in a supportive environment. You also do not have to read every paragraph out loud. You have them read the paragraph where they found text evidence to something someone questioned and then use it for discussion. Many times this is inferential. They like being like everyone else. So the answer I would give to the first grade is gradually release them, but keep listening, just make it purposeful for you and the reader. Everything in balance! Marsha ___ 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] first grade guided reading/independent reading
We seem to concur on this topic. Oral reading is important, but should not replace silent reading and should be purposeful for the teacher and the student. There have been some good ideas on how to approach oral reading. Marsha ___ 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] Round robin reading
I just did "The Christmas Carol" as a readers theater with 5th graders and observed that this was an excellent text for practicing visualization. Since the action and visual images were done by the narrator, they were able to easily know what to pay attention to and watch the story unfold in their minds. Marsha ___ 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] When do comprehension strategies become... (long)
The book is $48.00 and I found it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Marsha ___ 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] New problem....
Bill, I have seen this also and it is a general complaint of middle school teachers. I believe that yes, they are satisfied with minimal answers, but I also think that their confidence in answering deeply is very low. They are hesitant to really answer for fear of looking dumb. I think this stems from little deep discussion at home and lack of practice in the earlier grades. I have had good results with at-risk middle school students when we used guided reading groups so they were not speaking in front of the whole group, used lots of teacher modeling of how to think, and praised and praised and praised their efforts. I am always amazed at how astute they really are and how much they enjoy feeling smart. They just beam with pride when they make a fabulous comment! Marsha ___ 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] New problem....
Hum, sounds like Socrates needs to revisit! Many elementary teachers do not know how to question. Teaching strategies is easier than forming deep questions. All of this then affects the reading responses that are given in writing. I agree also that a dialog about a subject goes from surface to deeper understanding as each party shares their ideas. I have also thought about how thinking strategies are taught one at a time and stay isolated, when in reality they are linked in a web. Finally, I firmly believe in the "consume, critique, produce" idea of moving children along in their education. Marsha ___ 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] Passion . . . medium but On Topic....
If you have not read the new report on education and the suggestions for change, then here is the link. Some of it is rather fearful. _http://www.skillscommission.org/pdf/exec_sum/ToughChoices_EXECSUM.pdf_ (http://www.skillscommission.org/pdf/exec_sum/ToughChoices_EXECSUM.pdf) Marsha ___ 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] Passion . . . long and OT/Lori
If you are interested in preparing for jobs of the future, please read the report I mentioned yesterday. That is the focus of the report. Marsha ___ 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 Training and S/T conversations
All you need to do is check with your district. They will have a policy, forms, etc. Our policy applies to video put on the web. Marsha ___ 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] when comprehension strategies become the reason forreading. . .
Kelli, I agree with you. The Texas test requires a great deal of inferential thought from 3rd Grade on up. We have coordinated the thinking on math, science, and social studies to fit with the thinking required in reading so the students apply sound thinking skills to all their school lives. I also agree that we want the students to get to the point that they use thinking strategies with automaticity. Another aspect of reading that we need to have them apply is understanding the connection between comprehension and text structures. This is so important to gaining the most out of informational articles. Marsha ___ 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] when comprehension strategies become the reason forreading. . .
Analyzing tests When we analyze a test, we look at the question stem and decide what aspect of comprehension it takes to answer the question. What we have discovered is that many require inference. EX- many questions in a narrative pertain to the character. To be able to answer most character questions, the reader must infer about the character through actions, speech, feelings. description, etc. The reader has to go back into the text and find the supporting evidence. Then using that inference, the reader infers what the character was thinking, why he did an act, or how he feels, etc. If you analyze what thinking is involved is cause and effect, main idea, summarization, drawing conclusions, you will see that they require higher level thinking as well. Then, taking that information, we make a table of the what type of thinking was required. We also match it to the particular state skill (TEK) to see how it correlates to that skill. Whne you analyze your thinking as task analysis, you see the layers that are required. As for benchmarks. being a Texas school, we have been through the agony of how much testing is too much testing. Our district does a short (2 - 3 passages) test in the middle of October to see where the students are and who needs support. This helps with our long term planning. Schools with lots of need have the option of another short test in Dec. In the middle of January we do a released test to see where we are for the real TAKS. So most schools have one short test in the fall, one long test in the winter, and the real test in the spring. We use this data to hone in on the TEKS that need emphasis. Using data properly is very important or all the testing is for nothing. It is more than who passed. My personal philosophy with testing is that if we apply the thinking behind reading for depth, then a test passage is just one more form of text to use. The difference is the questions at the end, which is another specialized skill to teach. I have the students answer the question without looking at the answer choices first and then match their answer to one of the choices. That way they are really thinking and not using a gimmick to answer the question. We also use QAR. Finally, our benchmarks have open-ended questions on them also. This is a very short answer to many topics, but I hope it helps. Marsha ___ 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] Using Harvey's Toolkit at multiple levels
We use the toolkit in grades 3 and above. Our district has a contract with Steph and she has done many professional growth days for us. In fact she will be with us this Friday and I am looking forward to hearing her new thoughts. Her website for the kit has lots of good information and explanations. I think it is Comprehensiontoolkit.com. We spent many days this year finding books and articles to use with the kit. The teachers like it, but they find that to do the lessons takes lots of time. Her organizers are very good. There is also a CD of the articles she uses. Each school started with 3 copies and we have added more. If you are interested in learning more about it, go to the website. Marsha ___ 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] Audio version of "The Phone Call"
If you click on the audio file you will hear a great version of the poem being read. It is about 3 minutes into the 5 minute clip. There is a little bio information before it. It might be a nice addition to the task. _http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/programs/2007/01/08/_ (http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/programs/2007/01/08/) Marsha ___ 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] AN INVITATION
A member said they were written by Philip Levine. I did a google search and found the poem. It is from a book called A Walk with Tom Jefferson. The background information on the audio of the poem told by Garrison Keillor gives a little insight into the poet also. Marsha ___ 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] Book study with RWM and STW
I think I would have the two groups get together periodically and compare and contrast the topics in each book. You might want to think of your book studies as "comprehension study groups" with those books as your references. You might be interested to know that Steph Harvey is almost ready to publish a primary version of Comprehension Tool Kit and additional text for the original kit. She also is coming out with a second version for STW. You might want to see when it is available. Hope this is helpful, Marsha ___ 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] YES!!! Primary Toolkit
So we all know, it was Steph that told me about the Primary Tool Kit last week. I did not hear an exact date for publishing. She is also the one who told me about the new edition to STW. I am glad I did not misunderstand her and I am happy to pass on accurate information. Marsha ___ 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] Using the same book for all students
Have you looked at Taffy Raphael's Book Clubs? One of her titles is Book Clubs for Middle School.Her whole theory is using the same text with all, but providing support so everyone is successful. (book partners, books on tape). That way everyone can discuss a meaty text. During guided reading the teacher uses leveled books on the same theme or topic. She has a web site and also has plans for books through Small Planet. Here is the web address. _http://www.planetbookclub.com/teachers/professionalsrc.html_ (http://www.planetbookclub.com/teachers/professionalsrc.html)Hope is helps. Marsha ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] comprehension text set-Esperanza Rising
Hi, Esperanza Rising is one of the books on SmallPlanet that a unit is based upon for book club literature groups. ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] 2nd language learners
I agree on GLAD strategies. It is a week of training, but well worth it. We have trainers on staff in our district. Marsha ** 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.
