Re: [MOSAIC] 4th grade read aloud
A great one for "journeys" is Half a Moon Inn by Paul Fleishman. I second the comment about Edward Tulane--great one for learning to keep track of character and setting. Those were by far voted the two favorites by my 4th graders. They also liked Wringer--deep conversation, would save it more for the end of the year. Deb 4/OH - Original Message - From: To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] 4th grade read aloud There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom by Louis Sachar. Funny, touching, and relevant to their young lives. Maura 5/NJ - Original Message - From: mndr...@mchsi.com To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" , mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Cc: "Brenda White-Keller" Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 6:05:21 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] 4th grade read aloud I always start the year with Judy Blume's Tale of a Fourth gRade Nothing. Carol 4th grade -- Original message from Brenda White-Keller : -- Hi, What read alouds do you all suggest for 4th grade. I'm changing grades and want a book that will grab them the first day. I'm thinking the theme will be journies (from our SS). Thanks, Brenda CA/4 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] looking for title of poetry book
Hailstones is a good one, but not the one I'm thinking of. Any other ideas? - Original Message - From: "Karen O'Connor" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 8:20 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] looking for title of poetry book Hailstones and Halibut Bones is a poetry book about color but I don't believe the stanzas end as you describe. Karen/NC Deb Stoner wrote: I'm looking for a title of a poetry book about colors. All of the poem started something like this... Have you heard the sound of red? (sub in whatever color) All of the stanzas ended something like this... That's the Sound of red. Can anyone help? Deb Westerville City Schools Ohio ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] looking for title of poetry book
I'm looking for a title of a poetry book about colors. All of the poem started something like this... Have you heard the sound of red? (sub in whatever color) All of the stanzas ended something like this... That's the Sound of red. Can anyone help? Deb Westerville City Schools Ohio ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] Professional Development books?
for writing i would rec. Writer's Craft by Ralph Fletcher. He breaks lessons down by grade level, using picture books to help teach the craft of writing. very practical book. read it and use it right away. - Original Message - From: "mary mullin" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 12:22 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Professional Development books? Hi! I'm looking for some recommendations for new titles for summer reading for teachers at our school. We've read To Understand and Debbie Miller's newest book. Are there any new books you've read that you would recommend for elementary school teachers, focusing on reading and/or writing? THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! mary ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] Informational books
every class is different depending on the make up of your class and age. The best way to find out is to ask your class. Get to know your students as people and readers and you will find your answer. :) - Original Message - From: "Kelly L Brownell" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:15 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Informational books Hello, My name is Kelly and I'm currently studying at Wayne State University. I have a strong interest in using informational books for my future students. My question is, what kind of subjects do the students find most interesting from experiences that you have had. Thank you. Kelly Brownell ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] Poetry Coffee House
Check out Reading with Meaning by Debbie Miller--whole section in there about her coffee house poetry. 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] Reading Mastery, etcetera
I will say that I was TOTALLY against this scripted program when first asked to use it. I was then teaching in a private school in AL for students who learn differently. I was trained and began the program with my primary class of students with various learning disabilities, cognitive delays, autism, etc. The program worked wonders! ALL of my students made at least two years growth in one year. It was totally amazing and just the ticket for this small class of 6. Unfortunately, I did not get to see the extended progress in later years, as my husband was transfered and we moved. My thoughts now? I love Debbie Miller, F and P, etc., etc. I teach guided reading and mini lessons with a strong literature based classroom with my 4th graders. However, I do think DI has its place. I do think that we all need to keep an open mind. Sure, it wasn't my first choice. However, I ended up eating a little crow! It taught me never to say never. Keep an open mind and Happy Reading! - Original Message - From: "Amy McGovern" To: Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Mastery, etcetera Although I am probably only courting more negative comments from a some of you, I'll risk it to say that the stories in Reading Mastery 1 are extremely short. In no way do they compare to the length of the average trade book. The first story that is actually in a story book is only 21 words long (at lesson 91 of 160). It is literally one half page of text in a book that measures about 4X8 inches and it has only one picture. And despite your thoughts that hiding this one picture is some sort of punishment...the kids giggle and see this as a game. The picture gives away the story. If you look at the picture ahead of time, then the climax of the very short story has been ruined. Most stories in RM1 are one to two pages of text and one picture. As I said in my original post, I was only scratching the surface of what makes a lesson in RM1 work. I am on this site to learn and I greatly appreciate the wisdom and intelligence of many of the teachers who participate on this site. There are many ways to teach children to read. If you don't like Direct Instruction and Reading Mastery, that's ok. But know that it works for many, many kids. Just because you don't understand the rationale, don't agree with it or just plain don't like it...That doesn't mean that it isn't good or effective or enriching instruction. It would be nice to see a greater willingness (on this recent thread) to look at Direct Instruction with more of an open mind, to question the rationale as a way to seek understanding, rather then negatively judge it for whatever reason. Respectfully,Amy McGovernEducational Consultant> Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:40:56 -0700> From: elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Mastery, etcetera> > Renee,> Hiding the pictures wasn't the only thing that made me cringe.> Elisa> > Elisa Waingort> Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual> Dalhousie Elementary> Calgary, Canada> > The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. > —Helen Keller> > Visit my blog, A Teacher's Ruminations, and post a message.> http://waingortgrade2spanishbilingual.blogspot.com/> > The idea of hiding the pictures makes me cringe. :(> > Renee> > _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_howitworks_012009 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] Professional Readings
another good one-- Beyond Leveled Books by Frankki Siberson (especially great for teachers of intermediate readers) - Original Message - From: "Wernex, Kelly" To: Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 1:34 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Professional Readings Here is a list of all the resources we have used: the number one books to recommend for theory is Ellin Keene: *Mosaic of Thought and To Understand. For good how to and lesson ideas: Debbie Miller's: *Reading with Meaning and *Teaching with Intention. Tammy McGregor's: *Comprehension Connections have been a big help getting lessons that get the kids thinking and talking.Stephanie Harvey's: Strategies that work goes along with Keene and Miller's teaching. For conferring help in reader's workshop Jennifer Serravallo's: *Conferring with Readers really has helped us improve our conferences. If you were to ask me what all staff MUST read for PD...I put stars by those listed up top. Have a Blessed Day. Kelly Wernex McEowen Elementary 816-380-4545 X4820 Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know. Daniel J. Boorstin -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of mosaic-requ...@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:00 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Mosaic Digest, Vol 29, Issue 20 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 mosaic-requ...@literacyworkshop.org You can reach the person managing the list at mosaic-ow...@literacyworkshop.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Mosaic digest..." Today's Topics: 1. professional readings (Felicia Barra) 2. Re: professional readings (Deb Stoner) 3. Re: professional readings (kinder...@comcast.net) 4. Re: professional readings (Melissa Kile) 5. Re: professional readings (carolinaci...@juno.com) 6. Re: professional readings (Jeanne Hunter) 7. Re: professional readings (ljackson) 8. Re: professional readings (ljackson) 9. Re: professional readings (Laura Hack) 10. Re: professional readings (Beverlee Paul) 11. Re: professional readings (Beverlee Paul) 12. Re: professional readings (Jeanne Hunter) -- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:45:42 -0500 From: Felicia Barra Subject: [MOSAIC] professional readings To: "'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'" Message-ID: <01c97f4f$6af53ad0$40dfb0...@net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi everyone, My district is looking towards reading workshop and I was wondering what books you would suggest for staff professional development. It is a K-5 school that up till now has used a scripted basal program with a workbook. -- Message: 2 Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:13:27 -0500 From: "Deb Stoner" Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Message-ID: <000a01c97f53$4ba557b0$6401a...@stoner> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original If you're looking for something for the whole school, I'd rec. Daily Five. Yes, it is geared more for primary, but everyone can get something out of it. It is an easy read and easy to follow for those new to teaching without a basal. Deb - Original Message - From: "Felicia Barra" To: "'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'" Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 7:45 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] professional readings Hi everyone, My district is looking towards reading workshop and I was wondering what books you would suggest for staff professional development. It is a K-5 school that up till now has used a scripted basal program with a workbook. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. -- Message: 3 Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:11:45 + From: kinder...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Message-ID: <012620090111.17058.497d0dd10006347842a22200737478cd070a9d0a0b020...@comcast.net> Content-Type: text/plain Regie Routman-Reading Essencials
Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings
If you're looking for something for the whole school, I'd rec. Daily Five. Yes, it is geared more for primary, but everyone can get something out of it. It is an easy read and easy to follow for those new to teaching without a basal. Deb - Original Message - From: "Felicia Barra" To: "'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'" Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 7:45 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] professional readings Hi everyone, My district is looking towards reading workshop and I was wondering what books you would suggest for staff professional development. It is a K-5 school that up till now has used a scripted basal program with a workbook. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] new to intermediate
Thanks--Using non-fiction was going to be my next move--explicitly teaching the conventions in large and small group while forming book clubs for above level kids. This is just a different way of thinking than I did before. Thanks for your help. - Original Message - From: To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies EmailGroup" Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 9:12 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] new to intermediate Deb - Have you thought of using short story, poetry, and non-fiction text for your grade level and above readers for reading group selections, and having them form book clubs and choosing independent text for classroom reading? Book clubs are a way for students to read longer text and experience the social context of reading. Kathy -- Original message from "Deb Stoner" : -- I'm new to teaching 4th grade--coming from second/third for 15 years. Now that we are midway thru the year and a good amount of my students are on level or above. My question is this---I'm stuggling with how to incorporate longer chapter books into my guided reading sessions. It seems that by the time I get back to the group--sometimes a week later, I'm afraid students will loose momentum for the text. I've always taught my guided reading groups with shorter texts, and still do. However, I'm running out of those multi copy options from our bookroom as students move up in level . How do you keep the chapter book groups going that don't meet with you every day? Do you always assign them chapters to read on the days in between? thanks in advance for your help Deb "There is no foot too small, that it cannot make an imprint on our world." ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] new to intermediate
I'm new to teaching 4th grade--coming from second/third for 15 years. Now that we are midway thru the year and a good amount of my students are on level or above. My question is this---I'm stuggling with how to incorporate longer chapter books into my guided reading sessions. It seems that by the time I get back to the group--sometimes a week later, I'm afraid students will loose momentum for the text. I've always taught my guided reading groups with shorter texts, and still do. However, I'm running out of those multi copy options from our bookroom as students move up in level . How do you keep the chapter book groups going that don't meet with you every day? Do you always assign them chapters to read on the days in between? thanks in advance for your help Deb "There is no foot too small, that it cannot make an imprint on our world." ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] Need Higher Level Thinking Books to Add to Literacy Closet
Look in Debbie Millers Reading with Meaning. Check out the Tried and True texts at the end of each chapters - Original Message - From: "Raef, Tammie S." To: Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:24 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Need Higher Level Thinking Books to Add to Literacy Closet I am in the middle of purchasing books to add to our literacy closet. My principal requests that this year all titles that I add lend well to higher order thinking to be used with our Gifted Students and high achievers. Can anyone suggest titles that they think would be a good addition to a literacy closet at any guided reading level? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] study group
Have you thought about the Daily Five by the sisters? That might be a low key, non-threatening idea to get things started-especially good for primary. Deb - Original Message - From: "Radonsky, Dana M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 8:47 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] study group Let me start by saying that I'm in awe of all the outstanding educators on this site. Your advice, teaching strategies, and passion for teaching are truly inspiring! Now for the question. I am a second year literacy coach in a district that is not buying into the literacy block required by the state. (We did not make AYP.) Furthermore, the K-4 teachers have gigantic class sizes and lots of behavior problems, in addition to many, many weak students. As a result, teachers seemed to have lost sight of the big picture and their instruction has become mediocre and one-size-fits-all. I want to begin an after school study group to reignite the flame for these teachers. Any suggestions of where to begin? Topics I'm thinking of include comprehension strategies (possibly MOT of STW), vocabulary, readers/writer's workshop. . . I'm open to additional ideas and would love to hear how you've conducted study groups in your buildings. Thank you! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] Parent Night Picture Book Suggestion
Have you thought about the coffe house poetry that Debbie Miller writes about in Reading with Meaning. I've often thought that would be a great idea for Family Literacy Night. You could dedicate one room and decorate it as a poetry house and have classess scheduled to read their poetry into the mics--parents could have coffee or hot coco. I do this in my classroom once a year and parents LOVE it. - Original Message - From: "Beverlee Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Parent Night Picture Book Suggestion I'd like to include a plea for an even broader response. We're planning on a Literacy Night (maybe something like Family Math) in February and I'm in charge of putting it together. I'd love all your thoughts, responses, suggestions. . . . Bev Paul On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 4:35 PM, Del Herds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi all, Looking for a picture book that I could read aloud to parents/students K-6 at a Parent Literacy Night - ways parents can read with/to their child. I wanted to model strategies - think alouds, questioning, author's purpose, etc. Any suggestions or anything you have used in the past? Thanks! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] Parent Night Picture Book Suggestion
I love the book Weird Parents. Perhaps by Audrey Wood?? - Original Message - From: "Del Herds" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 6:35 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Parent Night Picture Book Suggestion Hi all, Looking for a picture book that I could read aloud to parents/students K-6 at a Parent Literacy Night - ways parents can read with/to their child. I wanted to model strategies - think alouds, questioning, author's purpose, etc. Any suggestions or anything you have used in the past? Thanks! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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.
