Re: [MOSAIC] monitoring comprehension
I have several pages on this on my website. www.debrennersmith.com Fix it strategies Beanie baby strategies Debra Renner Smith Author, Writing and Reading Consultant Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas by Cunningham and Smith Writing Mini-Lessons for Second Grade by Cunningham, Hall, Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.debrennersmith.com/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melissa Kile Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 5:46 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] monitoring comprehension Have you checked out the book Strategies That Work? There is a (new, I think) chapter on Monitoring Comprehension. All the other strategy chapters have lessons--that one may, also. Melissa/VA/2nd On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 4:26 PM, ncteach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone! I plan on spending the first couple of weeks with my sixth graders exploring monitoring comprehension. (I will need to do this with fiction due to my pacing guide.) Does anyone have a terrific first day lesson plan that would work with 6th graders to introduce the topic? I would love to use a picture book and model the inner thinking. Thanks in advance for any help. I'm so stressed out right now, I can't think myself. :) Kim ___ 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] Wayne State Education Sutdent
Richard (Dick) Allington who has done a lot of research with fluency and is a former IRA president has indicated that we need to be very careful about teaching children to rely on us. Children need lots of word fix-up strategies instead of look at the teacher for a word. Whenever a child looks at me, I say try something. If that doesn't help, I remember the word coaching strategies that reading recovery recommends. They have several wonderful books about child watching. The word is not on our face so we want the children to look at the words on the book and try something based on what they are reading. Marie Clay's work is very helpful to beginning reading teachers. Debra Renner Smith Author, Writing and Reading Consultant Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas by Cunningham and Smith Writing Mini-Lessons for Second Grade by Cunningham, Hall, Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.debrennersmith.com/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melissa Kile Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:58 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Wayne State Education Sutdent Hi Everyone, My name's Kelly Frank and I'm a Wayne State student in the RLL4430 class for reading strategies. In our reading and discussions we've talked about oral reading records. I wanted to ask all of you a question and hopefully get some feedback on it. My question is, For oral reading records how long do you wait for children to give their answers before telling them the correct word. Thanks and I hope to hear from 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] sundance vs primary toolkit
If you call Sundance and tell them your state, they will send you a sample kit to look at. You will have to pay for it if you do not return it. Debra Renner Smith Author, Writing and Reading Consultant Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas by Cunningham and Smith Writing Mini-Lessons for Second Grade by Cunningham, Hall, Smith 269.861.7715 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Felicia Barra Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 1:08 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] sundance vs primary toolkit I have been following this thread with great interest as my school district looks for a new language arts program. The one that the committe likes so far is Rigby's Literacy by Design. If anyone out there uses this program, please e-mail me off the list to give your opinions. However, I would really like our district to adopt a reading workshop approach. From what I'm gathering from the conversation on this list, I should suggest that they look at the Sundanace program. It sounds like this would better suit our needs since none of our teachers currently teach comprehension strategies in a workshop approach. I also like that there is a non-fiction and fiction piece to the program. Can anyone give me any information on where I can contact Sundance to get either a sample kit or even purchase a kit? Thanks, Felicia ___ 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] sundance vs primary toolkit
Hi Linda, Thanks for this feedback! I did not see the quick assessment piece; thanks for pointing that feature out. I agree with your opinion on the think-alouds. I think that most of those are designed for the teacher brand-new to strategy teaching or for those who are uncomfortable or unsure about how to begin think alouds...once there's a comfort level, I don't know too many teachers who rely on the examples. -- I don't think that any teacher should be mandated to use examples such as the ones in the Sundance kit. What I like and appreciate about the ones in the Sundance kit are the think aloud examples. I am an author, I am also a reading and writing coach and consultant. One of the concerns that many teachers voice to me when I coach them is concerning the language and the words they use when teaching reading. Sometimes it is regarding the thinking strategies or a reading skill. Many experienced or inexperienced teachers appreciate have the language examples spelled out. What I help teachers do is re-write them in their own teacher friendly language. What I mean by this,... is make it each individual teachers. I agree that the experienced teacher often has awesome lessons under their belts. What I appreciate about the sundance kits, is that they give teachers a couple more that do not need a lot of adapting. Thanks again...though now I really want a kit!! lisa szyska 2/3 IL * I did not always like the think-aloud examples in the teacher's guide, so I used what I thought was better. But, I think we will always use our best judgement and adapt whatever we use. ___ 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] Comprehension Toolkit 3-5
I personally prefer the Sundance materials by Gambrell better than the Harvey materials. Sundance has gradual release built into the materials really really well! The materials are awesome! Debra Renner Smith Author, Writing and Reading Consultant Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas by Cunningham and Smith Writing Mini-Lessons for Second Grade by Cunningham, Hall, Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beverlee Paul Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:34 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehension Toolkit 3-5 Sundance has both fiction and nonfiction in the materials Linda Gambrell contributed to. Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 14:19:07 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Comprehension Toolkit 3-5 -\ are the mentor texts and lessons geared mostly to non-fiction? The upper grade Toolkit has quite a bit of nonfiction, but it also uses historical fiction. There aren't enough lessons to teach an entire year, so there is plenty of space for you to use the strategies taught with fiction. I found it a wonderful resource that I pull from every few weeks, but do not use it by itself. _ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ skydrive_052008 ___ 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 programs
I have not looked at the curriculum maps, but there are posted maps on the Heinemann site for Lucy's work showing how she suggests using her books for K-2 and 3-5. Denver's Public schools also has mapped sharing the materials. deb Debra Renner Smith Author, Writing and Reading Consultant Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas by Cunningham and Smith Writing Mini-Lessons for Second Grade by Cunningham, Hall, Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.debrennersmith.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How have you decided to create a K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, program with Calkinswork as it is K-2 and 3-5? Maxine ___ 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?
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.
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 Yes, you have spoken his position well. He also stated and I agree that we have to be careful 'what clothes we wear.' What he meant by this was that Board members, news media, parents who do not understand do not know or understand about writer's development, walk our hallways. We must wear our best clothes out in public. I use this analogy with my students. When the papers go public, they need to get fancy. I am more than happy to send my book to my editor before it is published. I am also proud to say, my first editor (my father) was impressed with my ability to writer and edit. Then the book went to a wonderful person, the editor who edits lots of books. As I share the process with students, they understand that writing is a process. deb ___ 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] so to piggy back... the sundance kit
Hi, In my experience with both, the best way to tell the difference is as follows: Comprehension Toolkit is designed for Shared Reading (all children have access to the text.) I do agree that some of the texts are too difficult and ordering the supplemental toolkit texts might be worthwhile. Making Meaning is designed for Read Aloud (the children do not have a copy of the text and the teacher does the reading) This program offers much higher teacher support, as a read aloud should. So, in thinking about what to order, think about if you are looking for a Shared Reading or Read Aloud program. I know the Toolkit with Harvey and Sundance... Sundance is set up with gradual release model that kids actual CAN READ the text. Lesson one - teacher models Lesson two - teacher and students work through lesson together (partners) Lesson three - tons of differentiation set up in the lesson COLORFUL wonderful materials Preassessments and Post Weakness, if any, are there are 6 sets of lessons. One for each strategy. I find I use them to initial teach the strategy then use other materials. This is NOT a reading program. This is HOW to teach the strategy and they are awesome because you do NOT HAVE TO COPY anything at the copy machine if you do not want to! ___ 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] Sundance Comprehension Strategies Kit
Does anyone know the difference between these two comprehension programs: Making Meaning by Developmental Studies Center and Comprehension Strategies Kit by Sundance Publishers? Sundance materials have built in gradual release. They are consistent. They are very well written. I appreciate that they were written by Linda Gambrell. High quality. I have several schools I work with that are awesome! ___ 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] synthesis...responding to Keene
My book, Beyond Retelling, is one technique for teaching synthesis. It is not a skill or strategy. It is simply a way of turning Bloom's upside down and getting kids to read two books, think of the theme of the two books and synthesis the theme. It is specific teaching technique, called Thinking Theme that helps students synthesize and think this deeply. I was in a first grade classroom last week. They read frog and toad books and Stellaluna. Then we did the thinking theme technique to discuss tolerating our friends. The students wrote a personal narrative about a time in their life they showed acceptance of someone. It is truly a synthesis. The kids were highly successful. I see this over and over. I presented this at Michigan Reading Association this year and International Reading Association last year. If anyone is trying to teach synthesis try thinking theme. Debra Renner Smith Author, Writing and Reading Consultant Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas by Cunningham and Smith Writing Mini-Lessons for Second Grade by Cunningham, Hall, Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ellin Keene Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 12:40 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Taberski at MRA I had to miss MRA this year because of commitments elsewhere -- I always love that conference. I'm so interested in your comments today and wanted to weigh in a bit. I find today's Mosaic list serv discussion about Sharon Taberski's sessions at MRA fascinating. I couldn't agree more that strategies are the tools to enhance rather than the end game in comprehension, but am concerned about how we define and describe comprehension. Why and to what end are we teaching comprehension strategies? That's why I wrote To Understand -- I worry that our expectations may not be commensurate with children's potential and intellect. In terms of the developmental appropriateness of strategies like synthesis, I believe that we wouldn't even be asking questions like that if we had a different way of thinking about comprehension. I also wish those who are concerned about developmental appropriateness could observe, not only Debbie Miller's former first graders, but thousands of other very young children (including some I worked with this week in Northbrook and Midlothian IL) use strategies such as synthesis and inference to dramatically enhance their understanding. Why on earth would we withhold that kind of intellectual engagement from them? Just some thoughts. . . Very best, ellin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 10:00 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Mosaic Digest, Vol 19, Issue 17 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: off topic somewhat (Shannon Brisson) 2. Re: off topic somewhat (Diane Baker) 3. Re: off topic somewhat (Beverlee Paul) 4. Re: Taberski at MRA ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 5. Re: Taberski at MRA (Beverlee Paul) 6. Re: Taberski at MRA ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 7. Re: off topic somewhat ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 8. Re: off topic somewhat ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 9. Re: off topic somewhat (Bonita DeAmicis) 10. Re: Guided Reading in Intermediate? (Mary Manges) 11. Re: off topic somewhat (Rhonda Brinkman) 12. Re: Taberski at MRA (Lisa Szyska) 13. Re: Taberski at MRA (Beverlee Paul) 14. Re: off topic somewhat (ANNESECJ) 15. Re: Taberski at MRA ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:31:01 -0400 From: Shannon Brisson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Recently in one of my masters classes our professor introduced us to Love That Dog by Sharon Creech. It's a great book for young adolescents written in the form of a student composition notebook. A boy named Jack has to record poetry in his journal for an ELA unit, but he hates poetry. Throughout his entries (which are all poems themselves) you see his writing and his attitudes on poetry evolve. It's fantastic. Here's the Barnes Noble link if you're interested: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Love-That-Dog/Sharon-Creech/e/9780064409599 /?itm=1 -Shannon (literacy masters student) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Mosaic Digest, Vol 19, Issue
Re: [MOSAIC] Guided Reading in Intermediate?
I have used Four Blocks in lower and upper grades and find it easy to incorporate with any program and fairly inexpensive. Patricia Cunningham and Cheryl Sigmon developed an awesome idea. TO CLARIFY - Dottie Hall developed this AWESOME idea with PAT Cunningham. NOT Cheryl Sigmon. ___ 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] Guided Reading in Intermediate?
Sorry I forgot Dottie Hall's name. I apologize. Cheryl Sigmon was one of the teachers who helped incorporate it. She is a co-author on the original four block book. I guess I love the fact that these teachers had such great ideas I forget the specifics. Again I apologize for any misinformation. I'll be more careful who I credit. Rhonda NO PROBLEM. Just wanted to clarify. I know this is a huge list so I wanted to make sure people know that Dottie Hall was an equal part of the creation of this. Cheryl is one of the 15 or so presenters that Pat and Dottie trust to train Four Blocks. They say so by listing her on their website. She is an awesome person. Have a great day! deb ___ 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] Best IRI
I used the Jerry John's IRI for 12 years. I don't know if it was the 'best', but I liked it because it was quick and easy. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 12:19 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Best IRI What INFORMAL READING INVENTORY (IRI) do you prefer? I have used the Stieglitz, Burns Roe, Silvarolli and a few from reading textbooks. We use the DRA for grades 1 and 2 at present but we switch to the IRI in grades 3 and 4, largely because of time constraints. I have seen some reviews of Burns and Roe in which people feel some of the passages are very dated. The Silvarolli (in my opinion) is the least accurate. I like the Stieglitz for a number of reasons. Any thoughts about any of these or other IRIs? And what about the QRI? How does it compare? Thanks for your advice! :) ___ 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] Guided Reading in Intermediate/now K
My book, Beyond Retelling, teaches theme and the concept of 'theme' really well. It is being used effectively by teachers in grades K-8. It is marketed for teachers 2-8 with no adjustments. K-1 teachers have to adjust the writing portion, but not the thinking portion of the ideas. The themes I teach are related to deep thinking, like telling the truth, integrity, cooperation, etc. Not dinosaurs. deb Hey Joy! I use parts of Building Blocks. It is a wonderful program! Elaine Williams came and did an in-service for our Kindergarten teacher several years ago. I do so many parts of so many things, I have to stop and think of what came from where! I LOVE Reading with Meaning. I even have the Happy Reading video. I have watched it many times. Debbie Miller is a wonderful teacher and I love watching her in action. I just wondered if Deb Smith's new book is something appropriate for Kindergartenlike I need more books to read! I love reading her answers and responses on here. Thanks for the suggestions. I agree with you! Building Blocks and Reading with Meaning can enhance any Kindergarten program. Jane in SC :-) In a message dated 3/4/2008 7:03:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jane, Building Blocks is for Kindergarten. Have you read Reading With Meaning by Debbie Miller? Her book is like a road map for primary grades. I believe her class was second grade, but you can adapt what she does for your little ones. **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ 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] Guided Reading in Intermediate?
The Teachers Guide To Big Blocks By Cunningham the original developer of the philosophy might help you. deb Debra Renner Smith Author, Writing and Reading Consultant Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas by Cunningham and Smith Writing Mini-Lessons for Second Grade by Cunningham, Hall, Smith [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] comprehension kit question
Sundance Newbridge Kit is awesome is was written by the current International Reading Association President, Linda Gambrell. It honors and uses the MOT's thinking strategies and skills. I think it is simple to use and clear. I have all the kits for grades 1-5 fiction and nonfiction. I like them better than Harvey's kits. deb I am a Literacy Coach in a grades 3 and 4 school. Some of my teachers are interested in ordering a comprehension skills kit to augment their guided reading instruction. I am looking at samples from Harvey's Comprehension Toolkit, Sundance Newbridge's Comprehension Strategies Kit, and Mondo's Now I Get It.If you have used any of these, please let me know what your thoughts are. I am also open to looking at any other materials that you have found helpful. Thanks, Linda ___ 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] Guided Reading in Intermediate?
Joy - I appreciate your kind words! It is so much fun hearing from people the paths they have taken. Pat has been a blessing in my life. I don't know if you have read Pat's and my newest book, Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas, by Cunningham and Smith, published by Pearson, Allyn and Bacon. It is a great comprehension teaching tool that many teachers have found helpful. deb Deb, The Four Blocks series of books is what led me to MOT, via Debbie Miller's Reading With Meaning. Although I now teach fourth grade, many of the procedures, strategies, and philosophies still thread their way through my lessons every day. (BTW, Deb, your book led me to Lucy Calkins and the world of writing workshop. I can't imagine teaching any other way now!) - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ 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] DRA 2 in Sept. for first graders
You are not off list -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beverlee Paul Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 4:48 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] DRA 2 in Sept. for first graders This is off-list, so it's just me. I've never seen Pacific, but some of the publishers just caught on to the marketing titles and size and forgot to do anything of substance inside. We have Rigby, Wright, National Geographic, Rosen, Newbridge, Red Brick, Yellow Umbrella, and a few others. Scholastic works well with using a lexile index, but aren't written in the supportive ways that Rigby is. I also think Rigby is superior at the lower levels. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:02:57 -0500 To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] DRA 2 in Sept. for first graders I like Rigby PM ... we have Pacific Learning and I'm disappointed... not enough difference between the gradients... I also like trade books by scholastic though their correlated levels don't really match DRA... I think Scholastic is a bit more difficult... but we are only beginning our search... what do the rest of you find? **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-du ffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) ___ 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. _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_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.
Re: [MOSAIC] DRA 2 in Sept. for first graders
My book I wrote with Pat Cunningham is a good start - grin! deb Beyond Retelling: Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas Patricia M. Cunningham and Debra Renner Smith What books would you suggest to use to teach retelling. Pat K ___ 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 conversation
The state of Michigan has MLPP which has a ton of Research backing it. There have been articles, etc. Michigan Literacy Progress Profile. Then Dibels happened Some / a lot of districts now use both. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ljackson Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 1:55 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rti conversation The information we have is from our state department of ed. I am wondering... is this going to be like Reading First and vary from state to state in terms of how it is interpretted? Lori - Original message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: 2008, 16, Saturday Of February 09:08 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rti conversation We are using DIBELS and will continue to do so, but we are having conversations now about how to go deeper into diagnosis of phonics/phonemic awareness concerns. Also, the gap between a good reading rate and a good score on the state test - which in Delaware is a least 50% higher level questions that require written answers - is a concern. The only thing that matters on it is higher level comprehension skills. The RtI requirements ask for a universal screening instrument and use the term scientifically research based, so I am not hopeful that any district developed instrument will pass muster. However, we are still going to work on that. I think the people at our dept. of education will as well. Cathy -Original Message- From: Ljackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 8:27 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rti conversation Cathy, I agree, we need to help each other out as much as possible with RtI. Having just adopted the DRA2 for grades K05 (K-3 previously used the old version), our primary issue right out of the gate is fluency, and more specifically rate. I just met with our Exceptional Education director yesterday and we are concerned that RtI may force us to bring back DIBLES, which I helped put to rest last year. One of our schools has purchased the new Fountas and Pinnell calculators, making it posible to easily caculate a rate score with every running record. I suggested that we consider asking for a weekly running record for 'progress monitoring', rather than use the DIBLES. Our teachers are already doing running records, so it looks like a way to naturally incorporate this rather unnatural process of timing. We are going to see if this will fly. A second issue of concern is related to phonemic awareness. I think a wider review of the research (including what was knowingly excluded by the NRP) suggests a chicken and the egg conversation--which comes first, what is a bi-product of what. I want to avoid having to use DIBELS and those darned nonsense words if possible. Cathy, and others, how are you planning to address this concern? Lori - Original message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: 2008, 15, Friday Of February 15:01 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rti conversation We are dealing with the same situation in experimenting with RtI this year, before it is required next year. It will be tough to find a comprehension assessment that we can do quickly enough to use for progress monitoring. Our older students are all over the map with the retell. Many of the very competent students summarize, which is a higher level skill, rather than retell. So their dibels scores look bad, but they can comprehend just fine. Since we will all be in the same boat very soon, we should all collaborate on the development of a comprehension assessment that deals with strategies. We are actually experimenting with the ones form Keene's assessment book. Cathy DE K-5 -Original Message- From: STEWART, L [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:48 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rti conversation Thanks for this message. You just gave me my aha moment. We moved to DRA2 testing this year. Our initial testing put the majority of our kids below grade level, because we had not been teaching retell. We were teaching summarizing (which I still believe is the better skill to teach). Now that we are teaching retell the children are passing the DRA2 with flying colors. However, when we ask them to respond to text we are able to clearly see that they are not necessarily comprehending anything beyond a literal interpretation. When are we going to get these things right! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:18 AM To:
Re: [MOSAIC] rti conversation
I wondering the same thing. They charge the school district here, $1.00 a kid. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jkyingling Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 4:36 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rti conversation For us DIBELS costs $2 per student. How do you get it free? Here's a link to the reading comprehension sample http://www.aimsweb.com/uploaded/files/sample_maze.pdf If the link doesn't work, I found it by clicking on the measures tab and then the sample tab (found under the test name in the middle of the screen). The comprehension part is a cloze activity. I have not looked extensively at AIMS web, but since dibels is free, $5 is a lot for us. Where on the AIMSweb site can I see some comprehension assessments? ___ 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] rti conversation
http://www.mlpp-msl.net/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beverlee Paul Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:35 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rti conversation Could you please direct me toward more information on the MLPP? Thanks. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:11:32 -0500 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rti conversation The state of Michigan has MLPP which has a ton of Research backing it. There have been articles, etc. Michigan Literacy Progress Profile. Then Dibels happened Some / a lot of districts now use both. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ljackson Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 1:55 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rti conversation The information we have is from our state department of ed. I am wondering... is this going to be like Reading First and vary from state to state in terms of how it is interpretted? Lori _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_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.
Re: [MOSAIC] (no subject)
Some teachers use them for DIBELS assessments. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Heather Waymouth Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 8:56 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Subject: [MOSAIC] (no subject) I'm a graduate student in the Literacy 5-12 program at Syracuse University. Currently, I'm working on a project about how palm pilots and other handheld computers can be used in a classroom setting. I've found a fair bit of information about people using these devices for their organizational qualities, and in computer-based labs in science classrooms. Yet, I have found very little about how they can be used in an ELA classroom or to build literacy skills. Is there anyone out there who is using palms in their classroom or who has any brilliant ideas on how they would use palms if they had them? Thanks! Heather _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Literature Circles
Sounds great. I use the mini lesson book by Harvey for Lit Circles for ideas. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 4:55 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Literature Circles I find that minilessons focus on variety of areas when we are in book clubs/literature circles: 1. logistics 2. how book club members have good talk about their book 3. genre-specific lessons 4. strategy lessons Any thoughts on this? How do you design minilessons? Leslie In a message dated 2/4/2008 4:12:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.share2learn.com/ideaslanguage22.html **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003 00025 48) ___ 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] recording responses
I too separate reading response time from reading time by having each comprehension lesson divided into three segments: Before, During, After. In the after segment the kids can work in a reading response situation. However, I do not let the kids write on their responses in the during section since I believe that kids need to actually read and think about their reading during the during time. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephanie Pincombe Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 2:54 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] recording responses Hi all, I am using Debbie Miller and Stephanie Harveys work in my grade ½ class. However, the kids are all responding orally and I am not getting the responses in writing when they are sharing at the end of our reading time. Referencing the book and their own schema in support of their understanding is what I am looking for. I want them to maximize their writing time but not spend too much time NOT actually reading. When I look at her videos and see the kids working away on charts together I am a bit perplexed about how to get to that and maintain a balance I am new to this program but have 18 years teaching experience. I am also referencing Lucy Calkins writing workshop am I trying to juggle too much? Having trouble seeing the forest for the trees. Steph ___ 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] Hatchet
I would not do emergency since this is not really a theme. I would do having courage in an emergency. Courage is using to support throughout the book. Just an idea. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:51 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Hatchet Michele, Can you treat this as the read aloud for an adventure unit.? What grade do you teach? Leslie -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 9:44 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] Hatchet Hi All, Sorry about changing the topic, but I'm starting an emergency unit on the novel Hatchet. Does anyone have any ideas, suggestions, tips on how to incorporate this novel into a workshop approach? I have the lit. guide but this is last minute. I'm starting tomorrow. My class is very low and full of reluctant readers. All suggestions are appreciated. Michele **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. More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.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. ___ 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] Hoyt's Interactive Reading book
I ordered it directly from Heinemann. I use it to build fluency after I do a read aloud. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cindy Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 12:47 PM To: mosaic Subject: [MOSAIC] Hoyt's Interactive Reading book I recently ordered this book from Amazon, but still haven't received it. It is called Interactive Read-Alouds, Grades 2-3: Linking Standards, Fluency, and Comprehension (Interactive Read-Alouds). Has anyone read this? Is it any good? Cindy/VA/2nd ___ 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] Ellin's new book
Not, to argue, but if you order from Heinemann, they are saying January. I ordered yesterday. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 10:40 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Ellin's new book Hey all you Mosaic of Thought fans out there! I want to announce to the MOSAIC listserv (and a few other interested colleagues) that Ellin Keene's latest book is due out this spring and can be preordered on Amazon. It sounds fantastic and I simply cannot wait! Ellin got us thinking about reading in a whole new way and I think this one sounds like it will be equally thought-provoking. Here is the link: To Understand: New Horizons in Reading Comprehension (Paperback) by Ellin Oliver Keene _www.amazon.com/Understand-New-Horizons-Reading-Comprehension/dp/0325003238/r ef=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8s=booksqid=1201326987sr=8-4_ (http://www.amazon.com/Understand-New-Horizons-Reading-Comprehension/dp/0325003238/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8s=boo ksqid=1201326987sr=8-4) From Amazon.com: “This is a work of incredible scope: adventurous, ingratiating, challenging,genuinely groundbreaking, and gorgeously written. It will knock the socks off this profession.” - Harvey Daniels Author of Subjects Matter and Content-Area Writing The renaissance in comprehension instruction launched by Mosaic of Thought has led to changes in hundreds of thousands of classrooms, where teachers now model reading strategies, and students probe meaning more deeply. But no book in the field has satisfactorily answered the question: What does it really mean to comprehend? In To Understand, Ellin Oliver Keene not only explores this important question, but reveals what teachers can do to encourage all students to engage in deep understanding far more consistently than before. In discovering what's really behind comprehension, To Understand goes well beyond comprehension strategy instruction. Keene identifies specific Dimensions and Outcomes of Understanding - characteristics identified in readers with a highly developed ability to make sense of text - to help you rethink what comprehension is. She demonstrates how to leverage the Dimensions and Outcomes into relevant, provocative, memorable instruction. To Understand proposes a model that incorporates all aspects of literacy instruction - word learning and comprehension - and describes how teachers can focus on what matters most in literacy content. Keene shows that when teachers target the most essential content, they have the time to help every student engage more deeply with texts and discover a passion for reading and learning. The model is founded on four simple, but powerful concepts: * Focus on what's important by teaching vital concepts in depth rather than skimming over nonessential skills * Use research-based teaching and learning strategies, including proven-effective comprehension and language-based strategies, then taking them further by showing students how the strategies lead them to a fuller understand of a text * Teach the essential concepts over a long period of time so that children have an opportunity to learn not only a comprehension strategy, but to explore where that strategy leads in their understanding * Give students numerous opportunities to apply the concepts in a variety of texts and contexts. With To Understand in hand, you'll find new ways to draw out the innate intellectual interest in every student and spark dramatic improvements in literacy learning and comprehension, even among students who struggle. You'll see that by rethinking what it means to understand - by teaching children the Outcomes and Dimensions of understanding - you can help students exceed expectations while broadening your vision of their abilities, their capacity, and their energy for learning. There's still more - much more - to learn about comprehension. Read To Understand, join Ellin Oliver Keene, and discover that what's at the very core of comprehension can not only reinvigorate your teaching but take your students to new, uncharted levels of learning. Enjoy! Jennifer Palmer Mosaic Listserv Moderator (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp0030002548) **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300025 48) ___ 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
Re: [MOSAIC] Picture books for Prediction
My favorite is Suddenly by Colin McNaughton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cindy Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 11:20 AM To: mosaic Subject: [MOSAIC] Picture books for Prediction I would love some recommendations for picture books to read aloud for working with predictions this week. Could you make some suggestions? Cindy/VA/2nd grade ___ 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] units of study
These units seem to be the very same ones that we use with Teachers College. We also use Lucy's books to help us plan. Thanks. - what books? ___ 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] units of study
The reason I was confused, is when the units were called Lucy's books instead of the Units of Study by Lucy. I was hoping Lucy had published another set of books. I own everything she has written. REALLY I DO :) deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 10:17 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] units of study Units of Study in Writing by Lucy Calkins In a message dated 1/13/2008 9:29:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: These units seem to be the very same ones that we use with Teachers College. We also use Lucy's books to help us plan. Thanks. - what books? ___ 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 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] Teaching kids to record their thinking
Comprehension/Guided Reading (This is where we teach the kids to comprehend their reading. Working with words (This is where we teach our kids phonics, working with words, how to words work...etc, word wall, etc.) Self Selected Reading (Independent reading, kids pick a book that they can REALLY read, they read, teacher confers, kids share what did they read, book talks) Writing (Minilesson, kids write, sharing - can be writing workshop if you want it to be) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 5:59 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Teaching kids to record their thinking Michelle, I too have my students record their thinking by using sticky notes. I quite like your idea of taking the notes out of the book and placing them into their reading folder on a page for future reference. What does each section of the four blocks stand for? Are the sections labeled? Thanks! Maura Fifth/NJ -- -- Original message -- From: Michelle TeGrootenhuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] I teach fifth grade and use sticky notes all of the time. Kids write on them and then we attach them to a four-square page (a paper that simply has been divided into four squares with room for the title of the book at the top) that is kept in their individual reading binders--pages of direct evidence of the kids' thinking while reading. GREAT for classroom formative assessment, report cards and parent-teacher conferences. By the way, the kids also have the option of simply writing directly on the four-square page, bypassing the sticky note. Most use the notes though because of their portability and small, non-threatening size. Whenever we begin a new strategy focus, my kiddos have a little bit of time figuring out what exactly to write on those notes: how to write just enough information and how to SUPPORT their thinking with evidence from the text. That's why it's SO important to follow the GRADUAL RELEASE model beginning with MODELING. Modeling is not just a one time shot. You need to model, then model again, adjust instruction according to the needs of your students, model some more, and just when you think they JUST about have it, model AGAIN! :-) If the kids aren't getting it they need a MODEL of what it should look like. Of course, don't forget the other steps in the gradual release including shared, interactive, guided and independent practice. Your 5th grade teacher may be modeling, but skipping some of these other steps. Each is important in developing active readers. The Strategies That Work book does a nice job of explaining this process. Not only a good way to teach reading, but simply a good way to TEACH, period. -Michelle TG/ IA/ 5th This message sent from the home of Scott and Michelle TG www.mrstg.com -Original Message- From: Linda Buice [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] A teacher in my building is having difficulty with fifth graders use of sticky notes. Does someone have a lesson that helps them focus on just writing real connections on the notes - they are not getting her point. ___ 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] lessons and literature to practice connections GR 2 3
Connections to a book THAT YOU Love is what I love to do the best. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of STEWART, L Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 9:32 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] lessons and literature to practice connections GR 2 3 Does anyone have a two to five day lesson plan to teach connections to text? I am finding that now that everyone in our school is teaching reading strategies many of the books are overdone when the students arrive in third grade. If you know of any newer book titles or book lists please share. Thanks. Leslie ___ 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] Teaching kids to record their thinking
I did not get the message you just refered to, I only saw the four blocks. I didn't see the four square. Four square is a writing method. I apologize -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 10:32 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Teaching kids to record their thinking Thanks, Deb. I have heard of Four Blocks, but am still unclear if this is what Michelle meant when she wrote I teach fifth grade and use sticky notes all of the time. Kids write on them and then we attach them to a four-square page (a paper that simply has been divided into four squares with room for the title of the book at the top) that is kept in their individual reading binders--pages of direct evidence of the kids' thinking while reading. GREAT for classroom formative assessment, report cards and parent-teacher conferences. By the way, the kids also have the option of simply writing directly on the four-square page, bypassing the sticky note. Most use the notes though because of their portability and small, non-threatening size. This does not sound like the same four sections to which you are referring, if the children are placing stickies onto the page to show their metacognition during reading. Maura -- -- Original message -- From: Deb Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Comprehension/Guided Reading (This is where we teach the kids to comprehend their reading. Working with words (This is where we teach our kids phonics, working with words, how to words work...etc, word wall, etc.) Self Selected Reading (Independent reading, kids pick a book that they can REALLY read, they read, teacher confers, kids share what did they read, book talks) Writing (Minilesson, kids write, sharing - can be writing workshop if you want it to be) - ___ 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] visualizing using Carl books
I did the same thing, EXCEPT I changed the child in the hallway and had the kid re-enter due to peekers. LOL Thanks for the brilliant memory spark! deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 6:11 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] visualizing using Carl books Hey Jennifer, Have a child stand at the front of the room. While the rest of the class has their eyes closed, change something about the child. (put on a hat, remove a sweater, turn around backwards). Then have the others open their eyes and tell what is different. They didn't actually SEE what happened, but they know what the child looked like before and looked like after, so they can tell what happened between. Have them visualize what that looked like (child putting on hat, etc.).That is what they are doing in the book..thinking about the between, what happened that they couldn't see. Jane in SC :-) In a message dated 1/6/2008 8:08:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello everyone! Those of you that have been on the list a while remember that I have been doing comprehension lessons in the primary grades using a lesson study process. I plan a lesson with two colleagues, we take turns teaching it and we watch each other teach it then meet to revise the lesson to improve it. I am about to teach the visualizing lesson which I think is from the second edition of STW where kids visualize what is happening between each picture in the Carl books. One of the great things about the lesson study protocol we are using is that we are asked to think about where our kids might have difficulty with the lesson. What I see happening continually is that the kids who have trouble visualizing see what is in the second picture rather than what is in between the first and second picture. Has anyone else noticed this? What do you all do about it other than model, model, model? Thanks in advance for your help, Jennifer **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 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] what good readers do
Comprehension Connections by tanny McGregor Mosaic of Thought (Keene) Strategies That Work (Harvey) 7 Keys to Comprehension (Hutchins) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melissa Kile Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 9:01 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] what good readers do There's a lot of information minilessons in the book, The Daily 5, on this subject. Melissa/VA/2nd On Jan 7, 2008 8:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to teach explicitly to my students what good readers do. Does anyone have any thing related to this. I teach third grade. Rosie **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 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] Pizza Lesson ?? maybe
THIS IS NOT MY LESSON! I READ THE ARCHIVES ALL DAY. I could not find the source. STAND UP AND BE PROUD. I will give you credit. The mistakes are mine. I found snippets ALL OVER THE PLACE. . LOL Pizza Lesson The original idea is based on the book, Comprehension Connections, by Tanny McGregor's chapter 2 which is about metacognition. She writes about a reading salad being a concrete example of metacognition. It is wonderful. For anyone who has not read her book yet or who has not tried this lesson, please do! I found a bunch of messages on the internet about the Pizza Lesson and tried to figure out what people were writing about. I could not find the original source for the Pizza Lesson which I write about here. 1. Give kids a tan poster board paper (representing the crust). 2. Copy the text they will read on orange paper (representing sauce). 3. Kids had to cut out the stanzas of the poetry and glue it on the crust with glue sticks. They represent their thinking on sticky notes (representing cheese). [Some teachers did not have the kids cut out the stanzas instead the teacher only wrote the stanza on the sauce.] 4. What did the learn? We learned.[We need schema and thinking for metacognition; reading needs thinking and text; thinking will make you smarter; if you think while you read, you will understand it; you cannot just use some of it like pictures you have to use all of it like pictures and words you know all of it; never fake read; more thinking is better than less thinking] Written on red circles (representing pepperoni). When modeling how to share thinking PINCH CARDS COULD HELP EPR: A teacher suggested the EPR (Every Person Respond) strategy which allows for and ensures that all students actually are engaged in thinking during your lesson. This time the PINCH CARD that had text written on one end and thinking written on the other end. KIDS pinch the card at the end that they are indicating. To prepare the PINCH CARD: When I have seen this done, they are color coded so that the teacher can easily SEE the choice the child made. Imagine an index card that the teacher has colored red on one half and left white on the bottom half. Write TEXT in the red section. Write THINKING on the white section. Teacher models thinking for awhile. Teacher stops and asks the children to share what is happening instead their heads. The children SHOW THEIR PINCH CARD indicating 'text' or 'thinking.' Pizza Lesson in Action: One teacher wrote that after she modeled with the salad example from Tanny's book Comprehension Connections, she printed a poem on red paper (sauce). She handed out sticky notes (cheese). She gave out tan circles (Pizza crust). The directions were, Read the poem, cut out a stanza and indicate what you thought about that stanza. The teacher then passed out red circles (pepperoni). The directions were, Record what you learned about real reading. ___ 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] Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas is published!
My newest book Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas written by Patricia Cunningham and Debra Lynn Smith is available now! ISBN 10-0205542174 ISBN 13-978-0205542178 http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Retelling-Toward-Higher-Thinking/dp/0205542174 It is awesome for teaching THINKING THEME which is a specific strategy for teaching comprehension. It is nothing like a RAN chart or KWL, but it is similar in that it is a specific way of teaching students to think deeply about their thinking. Many schools, classrooms, and specific kids who have learned this strategy have raised their reading and writing scores on the high stakes test over the last several years. One district went from 3rd lowest in the county to third highest in one year! What I really appreciate about the strategy is that the students actually are learning about thinking while reading, not just a quick fix to a test taking skill! Do I sound excited? YES! I can't believe that my book is actually published. I also am excited because other teachers across the country can try what I have found to be so successful! By the way, I tried out the lessons in lots of different types of classrooms. We had awesome results in high poverty classrooms. I worked with a school that only had 10 percent free lunch. The scores here went up too! The results were also incredible with ELL kids also. Every subgroup went up. We are closing the gap and making a difference. My staff development involves training, modeling, coaching, and collaborative conversations with teachers as an author and consultant. I have also had the honor of presenting at International Reading Association the last several years including last year. I recently shared my book at the Arkansas IRA conference. I will be at Michigan's Reading Conference in March. Happy Thinking Theme! Deb Renner Smith ___ 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] january chant
I sent it to you directly due to the no attachments rule debfourblocks who is not former... four blocks but CURRENT -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 12:23 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] january chant This is a shout out to all my former four blockers ... does anyone have the January chant... I have misplaced my chart and I guess I never saved in my files... not for anything... but all those chants are great ways to increase fluency, teach phonics skills, make connections, and set the tone of the month... I love them and use them year after year... Thanking you in advance... Pam **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ 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] thanks
You are welcome! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 1:29 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] thanks Wow... that was fast! Thanks for all your speedy replies... Deb you really helped me out. Happy New Year... **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ 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] authentic texts for struggling readers/anyone for comprehension strategy instruction
I already have the third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade kits for nonfiction and fiction kits. THEY ARE AWESOME! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cynthia Crenshaw Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 5:42 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] authentic texts for struggling readers/anyone for comprehension strategy instruction Hello, They will allow you to purchase the fiction or the nonfiction kit for $279.00 The kit also comes with large cards, there are 12 of the same title for each strategy, three different levels for independent application and a CD that has the transparencies and cards on them. There is a blackline master in the TE for writing, also. What I really like about the nonfiction kit is when they address a strategy they also address a text structure. For instance, they may address problem and solution when addressing visualizing. The text structure varies from kit to kit. The teachers at my school that have used it found it to be very teacher friendly and they enjoy using it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/5/2007 3:45 PM Well!! Talk about manna from heaven--or at least from a savvy publisher! Ask and ye shall receive (if you have the $$s). I just looked at a lot of material from Sundance/Newbridge, who have developed what looks like an amazing comprehension strategy kit with fiction and nonfiction texts. Wow! The text is available on blackline masters, but the kit also provides transparencies of the text, so they can be written on, etc. The possibilities just swim around you as you look at what's there. The bad news is that it's pricey - $545 per kit. But, if nothing else, looking at a kit will give you many ideas that you can build and expand upon. I love the Harvey and Gouvis stuff, but this was probably even easier for S/N to pull off because they own the copyrights to the materials already! Sundance/Newbridge books are already the foundation of our leveled library, so our kids are familiar with these texts, and I can see endless possibilities. All I want for Christmas... ___ 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. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ___ 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] Please Help
Pat Cunningham who developed the original concept of Four Blocks has written her newest thinking in The Teachers Guide to Big Blocks or in her book Classrooms That Work. This is what Cheryl wrote about about in Modifying based on Pat's original thinking. Now Pat has updated the work in the two books I mention. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rhonda Brinkman Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 8:58 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Please Help Lauren, Swear by Modifying 4-blocks for upper grades by Cheryl Sigmon. The guide will cost you about $25.00 and can be used with all levels. Go to cherylsigmon.com and readinglady.com to look at the 4-blocks ideas and books. I have used this with At-risk learners for 12 years and have seen huge gains! Good luck, Rhonda Hi, I am a first year special education teacher and am in desperate need of help with some of my struggling readers. I am working with 6th grade students and some of my students started with about 80 sight words at the beginning of the year. The entire special education team is new to the school and we are basically starting from scratch because all of the reading programs were taken by the teachers who left. I need some intense remediation for these students who are predominately labeled as LD. I would appreciate any suggestions on what to do and what types of programs would best meet the needs of my students. Also, one that either has trainings frequently and close to Alexandria or that does not require any training. I hope I did this correctly because this is my first post. Thank you so much for all of your help!!! ___ 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. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by EduTech's MailScanner Vaccine1, and is believed to be clean. ___ 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] Beyond Retelling
My book that I wrote with Pat Cunningham addresses comprehension ideas and theme It is called Beyond Retelling Toward Higher Level Thinking and Big Ideas. By Patricia Cunningham and Debra Renner Smith It teaches deep thinking beyond the initial level surface retells that happen with DIBELS. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Laura Cannon Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 6:05 PM To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] dra ...a bit off the beaten path Well said and I agree. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:26 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] dra ...a bit off the beaten path Moving on to schema unit in Comprehension Connections has really got me thinking about how many assumptions are made in terms of kids' prior knowledge. I know I started threads on retelling before but. as I reviewed my first grade DRA's taken in October I noted how many teacher prompts I needed to give most kids in terms of the comprehension section. Seems to me the DRA itself, and its makers, assume that kids know how to retell Now, I am expecting posts back about how retelling is a lower level comprehension strategy... a rehashing of the author's words but really the more I teach through retelling. as a unit of comprehension itself ...the more I learn about gaps in kids' experiences with textsthe way they internalize author's words in their heads In my opinion, retelling is an intricate and symbolic cognitive process kids need schema for story elements, story genre, story maps, thinking forward and thinking back, and God forbid they make it to a level where they write their responses... then kids need to process all that thought into written format (which is a whole other multi-step ball of wax) The point? Maybe before the DRA assessment and before any teaching of comprehension strategies there should be more immersion in story and grand conversations (the what do you notice kind) Maybe then retelling should be taught as extensively as connections, visualizing, determining and so on I am wondering if retelling and following directions are closely related... so many of my first grade dilemmas are because kids do something that seems like they are not listening to directions but now I am thinking that if asked to retell the directions ...the directions they internalize would be a far cry from my intentions. I am also thinking about developmental stages ... do we teach into retelling or let it evolve with maturity These types of ponderings bring me back to teaching methods... more concrete modeling... less written and abstract workmore reading and less written templates Just some thoughts before bed... what do you all think **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. ___ 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] MOT2 book talk BEGINS!!
I would like to try something new this time. Keith (our list administrator) has set up a separate email group where we will discuss MOT2. To join the book talk please go to http://snipr.com/MOT2Chat and look for the SUBSCRIBE area at the bottom of the page. Feel free to join as a lurker so you don't miss the great talk!! Ginger, as you know, I absolutely adore YOU! This idea is NUTS! This ring was set up to discuss MOT. But we have to join a different web to discuss MOT2. What exactly are we 'allowed' to discuss here? Just wondering? I am not starting a flaming war, but I truly don't 'get' it deb ___ 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] Ginger - not the place... sorry
Ginger email me privately I tried to email you, but my message didn't go through so I don't have your email saved correctly. Please email me. deb ___ 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] FW: I need dirt
Kylene Beers is AWESOME and WONDERFUL. I have always enjoyed any opportunity to hear her speak! Her book is wonderful and she is a delightful presenter. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ljackson Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:12 PM To: Teachers Applying Whole Language; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv; A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades.; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MOSAIC] FW: I need dirt Anybody out there know anything about this program? RTL? I know nothing, please help. -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute Literate Lives: A Human Right July 12-15, 2007 Louisville, Kentucky http://www.ncte.org/profdev/conv/wlu -- Forwarded Message From: Dennis Gaspar [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:19:34 -0500 To: Lori Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Conversation: I need dirt Subject: I need dirt Lori: I need dirt on a program called RtI by the end of the day tomorrow. Do you know this program? Dg Dennis Gaspar, Director of Federal Programs Todd County School District POB 87 Mission, SD 57555 605-856-4869, ext 236 (voice) 605-856-4333 (fax) -- End of Forwarded Message ___ 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] FW: I need dirt
The link you sent shows her as a main speaker, so I was commenting on her abilities. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ljackson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 12:02 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] FW: I need dirt I agree, but what is RTL or Rtl? is Beers associated with this? On 4/3/07 8:18 PM, Deb Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kylene Beers is AWESOME and WONDERFUL. I have always enjoyed any opportunity to hear her speak! Her book is wonderful and she is a delightful presenter. deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ljackson Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:12 PM To: Teachers Applying Whole Language; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv; A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades.; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MOSAIC] FW: I need dirt Anybody out there know anything about this program? RTL? I know nothing, please help. -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute Literate Lives: A Human Right July 12-15, 2007 Louisville, Kentucky http://www.ncte.org/profdev/conv/wlu ___ 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] Tanny's book
The title of the book is Comprehension Connections -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Linda Buice Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:28 AM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Tanny's book I wondered what the name of Tanny's new book was? I have so many books now, and each one is special in a different way. Wondered what this book was and how it is different from say - Mosaic of Thought, Reading Strategies, Reading Power, etc. Also, I know this is a reading site, but my class is finishing a postcard project (getting postcards from all 50 states). We still need Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Can anyone help? Please e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linda ___ 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] Strategies THAT work - second edition!!!!!!!!!!!
YEAH YEAH YEAH I already ordered it Anyone want to talk about it ___ 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] Strategies THAT work - second edition!!!!!!!!!!!
It will be out in May. It says 20 new lessons and a content area reading focus! deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12:17 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Strategies THAT work - second edition!!! Hi - How exciting! How is this edition different from the first one? Kerry BRBRBR**BR Check out free AOL at http://free.aol.com/thenewaol/index.adp. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, millions of free high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and much more. ___ 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] Strategies THAT work - second edition!!!!!!!!!!!
Stenhouse published Strategies That Work second edition ___ 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 powers
I just received the reading power book by Gear. Absolutely wonderful. At first glance, I was disappointed because it is very much Debbie Miller's book. I wrote -- What do you mean? Do you not like Debbie Miller? Do you think this book is a repetition? I am not criticizing? I am trying to understand. ___ 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.
