Re: [MOSAIC] Dyslexia
Very well said! Mrs. Marsha Foltermann, M.Ed. 6th grade, Reading 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 Available for conferences: 12:00-12:45 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: Mosaic [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of heather_waymo...@hflcsd.org Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:04 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Dyslexia I think the issues brought up by this discussion are quite valid and kids with this type of learning profile frequently go unnoticed until they reach the secondary grades when efficiency counts just as much as the skills themselves. I am concerned by the thought that so long as a kid can comprehend at grade level, our job is done as there is no problem. Working in a high school, I run into at least a kid or two every year that fits a profile similar to this and has seemed to slip through the cracks. Yet, I realize that teachers in the lower grades have generally noticed the same weaknesses I see, but do not remediate them because of a child's overall academic performance at the time. Once these kids get to high school, it is VERY HARD to go back and fill these basic skill gaps. They've learned many coping strategies independently, which is great. Generally, however, what I find is that these skills are more so AVOIDANCE skills rather than coping skills - gathering everything you need to know about a novel through listening to classroom discussion, not actually reading, does not prepare a student for more rigorous reading requirements in the common core, in college, and on all those pesky tests, but it does help you pass . Their way of getting by is certainly more efficient than actually learning the skill, yet there's always a point at which it comes back to bite them and they need to nail down the skills. Doing so at the high school level has to be very much so more individualized than at lower grades because they have all found unique ways around skills so one must find unique ways to slide in appropriate strategies. Yet, in earlier grades, if these weak skills are identified but are not severely impacting a kid's success, I do wonder how we provide this preventative support in light of the fact that there are plenty of right now issues in any given classroom. Heather Waymouth High School Literacy Specialist Honeoye Falls - Lima High School heather_waymo...@hflcsd.org (585)-624-7050 Always show the you in you that makes you who you are. - Chidinma Obietikponah STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY This email message and any attachments may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from using the information in any way, including but not limited to disclosure of, copying, forwarding or acting in reliance on the contents. If you have received this email by error, please immediately notify me by return email and delete it from your email system. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] technology for reading practice
My school district uses Reading Plus and I-Station. I think they are both much more than $1000.00, but that probably is totally dependent upon how many licenses you need. I am in TX and we are one of only two states that have not adopted the Common Core. The state (Texas Education Agency) has provided I-Station this year as an Intervention program for any student. They are both researched based and excellent programs! Mrs. Marsha Foltermann, M.Ed. 6th grade, Reading 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 Available for conferences: 12:00-12:45 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: Mosaic [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Karen LaPlaca Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 12:32 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] technology for reading practice My school is looking to purchase some sort of technology to support reading skill practice (like Lexia, which is apparently too expensive). It can be software to put on our school server, but they would prefer a web-based, online access. We need something for grades k-8, but we can purchase one program for lower grades and one for upper grades. The overall budget is only $1,000. Ideally, it would be something that could be used at school and at home by individual students. Any suggestions of technology you use in your schools that we could look at? We love Lexia, so something of that type would be great. Thanks so much! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] Urban Settings in America
I love the picture books that are published by Lee Low---many, many cultures that are set in a variety of places...don't know if this will work exactly for you're needing. Mrs. Marsha Foltermann, M.Ed. 6th grade, Reading 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 Available for conferences: 12:00-12:45 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Rachel Kimboko Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 5:25 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Urban Settings in America What ages? There is a lot of great African-American and some Hispanic writing about the urban experience but it is more likely middle or high school. For little people I think of Tar Beach. When I get to work I will send some author's names... On Oct 14, 2012 5:51 PM, Dluhos Sara (31R024) sdlu...@schools.nyc.gov wrote: We are working on the common core units and the first one we are teaching is Urban Settings in America. I feel like I am teaching social studies and not English. Anyone have any good short stories that I can infuse with all of the non-fiction we have been using? It's so boring...! Mrs. Sara Dluhos Barnes IS24 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -Benjamin Franklin ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.or g 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] action adventure books for boys
I have recently bought a series of books written by Gordon Korman. The series is On The Run. I have sixth grade boys who are waiting to get the next book---really have been very high interest! Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Licette Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:01 PM To: wr...@centurytel.net; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension StrategiesEmail Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] action adventure books for boys Micheal dean has a great series called the magnificent twelve. And a mother series I just found us called the tapestry but I can't remember the author. Sent from my iPhone On May 22, 2012, at 9:19 PM, wr...@centurytel.net wrote: I need a suggested summer reading list for a middle school boy interested in action/adventure books, preferably in the first-person. Please send me your suggestions off-list. Thanks! Jan ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.or g 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] Walk to Read?
What is Walk to Read? Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Terry Decker Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 10:06 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Walk to Read? We have done Walk to Read for 3 years now, and it has made a positive difference in the reading success of the students at my school. Classroom teachers are still using the reading series for whole class instruction and are using literacy workshop too. We have a mandated 90 minutes of reading instruction, and the Walk to Read is 30-35 minutes of that. Our district funded 4 literacy assistants, who, along with the Title 1 staff, help us to place every child in appropriate materials for their rate and level of instruction. As the Title 1 reading specialist, I supervise the lit EAs and Title staff. Additionally, I pull Tier 3 students for another dose of focused instruction in the afternoon. \ We are moving to an RtI-like process next year, which I eagerly anticipate. Terry --- On Wed, 5/16/12, norma baker hutch1...@juno.com wrote: From: norma baker hutch1...@juno.com Subject: [MOSAIC] Walk to Read? To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 3:49 AM How is Walk to Read different from the tracking we have all worked so hard to get rid of in favor of Reading Workshop? We have a new administrator who talks about RW, but also wants us to buy an anthology, (funny to be thankful for a lack of funds!!! lol), implement centers and Walk to Read. Also talks about RTI, but has gotten rid of TIer II that had been scheduled as additional instruction for struggling students. Now Tier II will be during the literacy block which to me is supplanting rather than providing the supplemental support that would be beneficial! I am a Reading Workshop enthusiastic for sure and think far too many things are competing for the time students spend truly reading and teachers conferring with them. Am I being short-sighted??? Please enlighten me if so! Thanks! norma An old man once said, There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living. 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4fb37869366ef1601c92st06duc ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] Benchmark Testing
I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is educationally informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a resource for Benchmark Tests? Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.netmailto:mfolterm...@denisonisd.net ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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 -- Teacher as Researcher
My district has one period (57 minutes) built in every week, so that all teachers can meet and discuss curriculum and student needs. There is a curriculum coordinator and a principal present in every meeting. It is rare that we do not meet. As we work through our grading period curriculum the six of us constantly share lessons, websites, etc. that we have used and found worthy. Just today, I received an awesome website from one of my co-workers regarding lessons on text structure. I love sharing!!! ...and of course, receiving! Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Linda Rightmire Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 11:26 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] professional development -- Teacher as Researcher Renee wrote: I think the best and most effective professional development is teachers talking among themselves about what works in their classrooms. snip What if teachers were given time to meet every single week for an hour of sharing? I can't imagine any official professional development program that could do a better job. Imagine veteran teachers sharing their expertise with new teachers, new teachers sharing new ideas and enthusiasm, and the tweaking of these ideas that could happen under such circumstances. Teachers are not given this time. Instead, they are sent off to the district office or some conference where they often don't want to be, often don't pay that much attention because their thoughts are back in their classrooms, and where much time is wasted on such things as getting to know each other openers and a lot of lecturing to the teachers. Hi Renee, I agree teachers need time to meet every week. Some high schools here creatively schedule so there's a collaborative block every Wednesday. I agree there'd be value in what you suggest. I just want to point out research on pro d. and also another good option. In the Anita Archer way of I do it, we do it, you do it (just kidding but not entirely), research suggests that when teachers are taught a method or skill, they need chances to practice it (soon if not instantly) and then feedback on how they did, etc., chance to revise and so on. [Reflective practice -- what we all want?] Think of all the workshops you've attended that have great ideas but then the handout sits on your desk (to plan it, do it) and then a month later it's an inch deep on your desk and you are thinking, Hmm and how did that go again? So, effective pro d. builds this in, including teacher talk time. Another format that is simply the best I have observed as to power, teacher buy-in, longterm commitment and so on, is Teacher as Researcher. I worked as a district consultant for a number of years, offering workshops (not mandated, people give their own after school time, but sometimes for school based or district based pro d. days) and helping teachers in their classrooms. I've seen lots of pro d. come and go! We had an outside facilitator present Teacher as Researcher to a group of a dozen primary teachers who worked in pairs (or threes). Each would have their own question/search, but structurally we paired for the talking-thinking. (In my opinion, this is much more productive than around the table talk; some people are quieter, and so on.) Teachers devised their own projects based on a perceived need in their own classrooms. Teachers were given one full sub day then two halves, by the district; this took place over a period of three months. Concrete example -- and how your topic might change a little as you explored it. Three kindergarten teachers were working together. They'd noted their students didn't seem to play in the way of dramatic play in the playhouse that they wished. They thought they were focussing on oral language development -- they were, but it took its own direction from there. In their attempts to devise something better than just random attempts by the teacher to visit the playhouse during centres time, to scaffold better language, they ultimately built prop boxes that went with a variety of activities -- from specific folk tale themes (Goldilocks) to restaurants to action figures (those toys the boys used to like). It was actually the action figure dead end play that inspired this -- the dramatic play seemed very limited and consisted of boys smashing action figures together. So they set about teaching/practicing whole group/developing specific language and play extensions with each box as it was introduced at the circle time (one only, for a few weeks, etc.). My point being not this great activity that I loved and used later when I returned to the classroom! ;-) But Teacher as Researcher is a
Re: [MOSAIC] Enterprise Star
I have not used enterprise but will tell you that Pat Quinn the RtI Guy recommends the Star Test for weekly assessments specifically for RtI. Marsha On Feb 10, 2012, at 9:48 AM, Brenda White-Keller brenda...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Fellow Educators, I highly regard your opinions on reading acquisition. Yesterday I attended a workshop entitled: Data Analysis for the Common Core. It turned out to be Enterprise Star, part of AR. It uses the Star reading test and then identifies the skills the students are weak on. Have any of you used this? Pros/Cons. I value your opinion. Thanks for your input. Brenda Ca/4 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe 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] Middle schools to drop reading classes
I teach middle school on a campus with 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Secondary students DO need a reading class. If you are an elementary teacher, you would probably be amazed how many students we get in 6th grade that cannot decode, are not fluent, and have little or no comprehension skills. Our public schools in America are not placing emphasis on reading in secondary schools, but rather skipping it. If you have time, do the research on what America spends on Adult Literacy. It is astounding!! The money that should be spent in secondary public school education is being taken away and then because of the high numbers of adult illiteracy in America our government offers many grants, etc. for organizations to teach adult literacy skills. Check out the local agencies in your community and determine how they are funded. Now, for the schools that are removing reading classes...I think this is being done primarily because of funding deficiencies. Reading teachers are being eliminated and the entire curriculum is being overhauled so that the content teachers can be trained to teach reading. I hope it works but again--going out on a limb here--I think as education follows a cyclical format, that years down the road the realization will come that those content teachers will not be as effective as the educator who has chosen to get their degree in reading and literacy. I think as teachers/educators of literacy that we must advocate for reading and literacy to be continued through secondary education in America. Local school boards cannot make these decisions alone. The decisions are being made in state education agencies---who are often represented by few teachers, but rather white collar professionals. Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Renee Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:00 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Middle schools to drop reading classes It looked to me, in the article, that it is being shifted to the content areas, that it would be addressed specifically in the content areas. I have no problem with this. I am not a middle school teacher, but frankly it seems weird to me to have a reading class in middle school, although maybe it is just what they used to call english class and if it means that the kids are no longer going to be reading any fiction, then I say it's a big, big mistake. Renee On Jan 26, 2012, at 4:27 AM, Troy F wrote: Is reading being taught in another way than traditional reading classes? Is it being integrated across the cirriculum? It better not be completely dropped. Troy Fredde On Jan 25, 2012, at 10:15 PM, Deborah Lawson deblawso...@gmail.com wrote: I don't understand the thinking, but it is very scary. I hope Missouri does not follow suit. Deborah Lawson On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Mena drmarinac...@aol.com wrote: Does anyone understand the thinking behind this decision? ...From, Mena Middle schools to drop traditional reading classes By Sara Toth, January 20, 2012 A new schedule is coming for county middle schools, and it will not include traditional reading classes. The Howard County Board of Education is scheduled to vote on the proposed change Thursday, Jan. 26, and according to board Vice Chairman Frank Aquino, This is going to pass at some time or another, whether it's next week or next year. Under the new schedule, all Howard County middle schools would have a 50-minute, seven-period schedule, as opposed to current variations on a 45-minute, eight-period day. The changes have been roundly denounced by county teachers, who packed a public hearing last week to voice their opposition. The changes are being considered in the wake of a new state curriculum that emphasizes infusing literacy instruction into all content areas, said Clarissa Evans, executive director of school improvement and curricular program. School officials say stand-alone reading class is inconsistent with the new curriculum, which goes into effect for the 2012-13 academic year. On Thursday, Jan. 19, a four-hour long work session with the board and central office staff members resulted in several scheduling options being presented for consideration next week, all based around freeing involved teachers from administrative duties or meetings during the implementation period. One possibility, said William Ryan, executive director of school improvement and administration, is to have an every-other-day planning period for those teachers, who already have one planning period devoted to administrative duties like lunch supervision or collaborative planning
Re: [MOSAIC] Middle schools to drop reading classes
Thank you for saying so eloquently what I wanted to say! Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Dluhos Sara (31R024) Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Middle schools to drop reading classes As an English Language Arts teacher, I completely disagree with the idea of dropping literacy classes and having it incorporated into the content areas. There must be a separate place to learn, model and practice the skills required for reading both fiction and non-fiction. I teach these skills in my classroom, and they are carried over in social studies, science, etc. Unless those subject area teacchers are ALSO certified literacy teacchers, then this system is doomed to fail. I also havce noticed that with the Common Core Standards, there is a huge push towards non-fiction. Of course. Why should kids actually ENJOY reading books like Twilight or The Hunger Games? Give them boring textbooks to read all day and then we will have a generation of robots Sounds like a bright future to me! Mrs. Sara Dluhos Barnes IS24 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -Benjamin Franklin From: mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of Foltermann, Marsha [mfolterm...@denisonisd.net] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:35 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Middle schools to drop reading classes I totally agree with you Lisa---totally, totally different type of reading between fiction and nonfiction materials. IF the content teachers will 'teach' the essential skills of literacy in order to comprehend non-fiction materials then I can understand this decision. From my personal life experiences I have witnessed the content teachers struggling to teach their full curriculum as it is, so I think it will be even more stressful for them to have added curriculum. There is no way they can continue to teach a full science curriculum AND add a reading/literacy curriculum without more time. Something has to be eliminated or 'watered down'. Of course integration is the desired method, but simply because I have worked with content teachers who refused to support reading and literacy I guess I am just pessimistic about the success of this new curriculum. I strongly believe we must put kids first, so of course I WANT this new plan to work! In reality, I have recently completed a Master's Degree in reading and I am a certified reading specialist. Fresh on my mind is the knowledge that I gained about the power of politics in American schools. Forgive me please for being negative. Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Ward, Lisa Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:53 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Middle schools to drop reading classes Literacy in the content areas does look different and should be taught in each content. Teaching a blanket reading does not support students in each content. I think that this is what the article is talking about. We made a move in our district to do just this... reading a biology book looks totally different than reading a novel, and who better to teach their students about how to read a biology book than a biology teacher. Our Junior Highs and High Schools are teaching students how to think through Content Literacy. I assume the content area of English with include the reading of fiction. Just my thoughts :) Lisa -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+wardl=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+wardl=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Renee Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 8:00 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Middle schools to drop reading classes It looked to me, in the article, that it is being shifted to the content areas, that it would be addressed specifically in the content areas. I have no problem with this. I am not a middle school teacher, but frankly it seems weird to me to have a reading class in middle school, although maybe it is just what they used to call english class and if it means that the kids are no longer going to be reading any fiction
Re: [MOSAIC] elementary writing programs
In Texas, the primary assessment model has focused on Narrative writing (K-8), so for many, many years my 6th graders have had most of their elementary writing instruction and practice with the Narrative model. This year, the Texas Education Agency changed the focus to Expository. My district has just bought a text titled, The Comprehensive Expository Writing Guide written by Barbara Mariconda and Dea Paoletta Auray. The trademark is Empowering Writers and 'they' say they are Teacher Friendly, Data Driven, and have Proven Results. I am picking and choosing carefully what I am trying with my 6th graders and believe so far what I have used is teacher and student friendly. My focus has been to help the students in gaining a clear and concise understanding of the difference in the genre and organization of narrative, expository, and persuasive writing. The book is over 400 pages and is filled with useful information, guided practice lessons, and page after page of opportunities for application. This is a transition time and for that reason this text has been helpful. I am not trying to sell a product by any means!! If interested, the website is www.empoweringwriters.com. Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Sally Thomas Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 1:22 PM To: mosaic listserve Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] elementary writing programs Hate to sound snarky but shouldn't the administration be able to describe what they mean by appropriate persuasive and analytical for these age levels? And also tell you why? Just bugs the heck out of me when people throw out ideas which they often don't know anything about. That said, I would think about the kinds of things kids would be interested in persuading people about and go from there. Find mentor texts. An example that we used at our school: every year kids have the opportunity to vote for the California Young Readers Medal. They are given 3 books at primary, intermediate etc. to choose from. They have to have read (individually or as class) each book to vote. We had our students write persuasive essays (we actually used letters) to convince others of their choice. It was great.(My kids read samples of persuasive texts and came up with a rubric. I taught 5/6. Isn't there a great picture book where a child tries to persuad his mother to get a certain kind of pet? (I forget the title but it was a good one!) I would check James Moffett's classic work on genres and writing - the kinds of authentic writing we do in the world and connected to developmental levels. I know we spent many years on the state language arts assessment committee in California exploring the kinds of writing that it was appropriate to assess and how to formulate authentic type tasks and so on. Moffet's work informed some of the decisions about the types of writing to assess at various levels.We found for example that when we tried to assess information type writing, most of what we got was pretty bad writing - stiff and boring. And kids who didn't have background on whatever the topic (which happens in testing situations often) were especially disadvantaged. I am disgusted by much of what goes for writing assessment currently. We've lost so much ground in writing over the last more than decade. In short, I am not against persuasive or analytic as long as the writing experience is authentic and meaningful to children's lives. Be careful. Calkins work (along with the great teachers who helped her) is probably most meaningful to developing students as writers for the long run. Just IMOl!!! Sally On 1/9/12 8:50 AM, Beth OConnor ocon...@norfolk.k12.ma.us wrote: Hello, I am looking for suggestions on writing programs that could complement Lucy Calkins in grades K-5. Because of the Common Core, our administration would like us to focus more on persuasive and analytical writing and less on personal narratives. Does anyone use anything for this type of writing that they would recommend? Thank you, Beth ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.or g 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
Re: [MOSAIC] poems for comprehension strategies
I have ordered the book and would be interested in participating with the group! Marsha On Dec 30, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Sherry Elmore scou...@chatham.k12.nc.us wrote: Love this idea! I am in. Already have the book...just waiting on how we will proceed! Sherry From: mosaic-bounces+scourie=chatham.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+scourie=chatham.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of Sally Thomas [sally.thom...@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 12:03 AM To: mosaic listserve Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] poems for comprehension strategies H, thinking maybe we are on. What if we set a date a few weeks from now or a month and give those who want the chance to get it. Then we start a discussion, maybe reading a chapter or two at a time. And some of us might even try an idea or two. Woo HOO! sally On 12/29/11 6:54 PM, donn...@optonline.net donn...@optonline.net wrote: I love this idea! Im in and ordering the book tomorrow. Sent from my HTC Status on ATT - Reply message - From: Laura lcan...@satx.rr.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] poems for comprehension strategies Date: Thu, Dec 29, 2011 8:59 pm I like that idea, I'm going to order the book Awakening the Heart. - Original Message - From: Sally Thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net To: mosaic listserve mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 3:29 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] poems for comprehension strategies Jen, Is there any way that we could have a focused discussion around a shared read on the list. That might be a way of getting back our original focus. This poetry discussion is interesting. Might we take it deeper by some of us agreeing to read a good book on teaching poetry as a group? Know we've done it in the past. Would it work again??? Maybe even choose one of Georgia Heard's books. I would love to reread - I have several. What about awakening the heart. Just a thought. I get weary of finding programs and ways that we have to compromise our practices out there in schools. Know that is important discussion as well but this other kind of discussion is what fills me up and gives me hope. That may be most important at this time in education history! Sally On 12/29/11 10:15 AM, Palmer, Jennifer jennifer.pal...@hcps.org wrote: I did it all the time... Great way to help kids understand the purposes of poetic devices... How they affect the reader. It's that whole idea of reading like a writer... what affect does onomatopoeia or alliteration have on your ability to create a mental image?? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 29, 2011, at 11:37 AM, Susan soozq55...@aol.com wrote: I use poetry to teach inferring. Off the top of my head I can say I use Every Living Thing by Cynthia Rylant. I also love anything by Georgia Heard...Awakening the Heart is awesome. I really would be interested in what others would have to say about teaching the strategies using poetry. I think that might be a little tricky if the kids didn't have a background in poetic devices. Sue Sent from my iPad On Dec 29, 2011, at 1:10 PM, norma baker hutch1...@juno.com wrote: Morning all! While we're on the subject of poetry, has anybody compiled poems to teach the comprehension strategies? As a reading specialist who goes into rooms I don't have the luxury of tying my lesson to a book previously read or start a picture book that I can finish later and I'd like to actually keep to a mini-lesson. I end up spending too much time because I use picture books which I totally love doing and am fortunate enough to have a great collection, but.I'm losing the mini in mini-lesson! If anyone has compiled a list of poems for the different strategies and is willing to share I'd be grateful. If not, that'll be next summer's project. I work in 4th grade primarily. Thanks! norma An old man once said, There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don 't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living. 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4efc66c12a69e11808best05duc ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the
Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P
May I also have a copy? Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Freeman, Felicia Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 5:44 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P May I have a copy as well. Thanks From: mosaic-bounces+freemaf=gcsnc@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+freemaf=gcsnc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of dizzz...@aol.com [dizzz...@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:46 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P I would like a copy, also. Thanks, Cathy In a message dated 11/16/2011 10:04:59 P.M. Central Standard Time, ds...@aol.com writes: If possible could I also get a copy. We have just starting using F P. Thank you Diane Weiss ds...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Mary Ann Walker br...@yahoo.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Nov 6, 2011 3:45 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P I would like a copy as well. mary.wal...@cfisd.net Thanks, Mary Ann -Original Message- rom: VanDyke, Lynnette (MDE) ent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 8:46 AM o: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' ubject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P Yes, please send a copy. Thanks! -Original Message- rom: mosaic-bounces+vandykel=michigan@literacyworkshop.org mailto:mosaic-bounces+vandykel=michigan@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf f Patrice Dimare ent: Monday, October 31, 2011 10:47 PM o: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group ubject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P I would like a copy of those as well, thank you. n Oct 31, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Kelly Alexander wrote: I would really like to see those month to month levels as well. We have a range that we use for each quarter, but I would be very interested in the monthly levels. Thank you in advance. --- On Mon, 10/31/11, tdan...@aol.com tdan...@aol.com wrote: From: tdan...@aol.com tdan...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, October 31, 2011, 10:37 PM May I see your month to month F and P levels ? We use them in our school but we don't have month to month. Thanks C Daniels Irvington -Original Message- From: Willard, April D willa...@tcs.k12.nc.us To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon, Oct 31, 2011 11:42 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P We have set month by month targets for F P levels. If you send me an email, I will be glad to send you what we do. Your end of year benchmarks are much higher then what we have established and I think our goals are a little lofty as well. April Willard Literacy Curriculum Specialist Liberty Drive Elementary 401 Liberty Drive Thomasville, NC 27360 336.870.8918 willa...@tcs.k12.nc.us -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+willarda=tcs.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+willarda=tcs.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of jayhawkrtroy fredde Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 10:13 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P I am on my district's literacy Taskforce. We are starting the task of creating descriptors for each grade level for the implementation of Common Core next year. This will include sight words students should know, (which I am not keen on), what Fountas Pinnell Benchmark level students should be at, and exactly what a student should be able to do and use as far as reading strategies. It must meet all Common Core Standards. We are a district really pushing everything Fountas Pinnell also, so we have their LLI program and are starting to implement the Benchmark Assessment. We are going to use the Fountas and Pinnell Continuum Of Literacy to help us do this. I was wondering anyone out has put together this type of document in their district yet and what it looked like. I would love an example to look at. We are setting lofty standards. Here are our Independent Level Goals for next year for the end of the year using F P Benchmark. K= Level D 1st= Level J 2nd= Level N 3rd= R 4th =U 5th= X Troy Fredde North Kansas City School District Reading Specialist ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/ mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive All e-mail
