Re: [MOSAIC] Books for Comprehension Toolkit 3-5
Here is a link to the list of books that come with the kit. The books are in the top set, not the sets of biographies that follow. http://www.booksource.com/downloads/Comprehension%20Toolkit.pdf Karen 3rd/MI From: mosaic-bounces+storidon=ssd.k12.pa...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of mrsjro...@aol.com Sent: Sat 8/15/2009 7:40 PM Could someone please tell me the books that were in the bundle that you could buy separately when you purchased the first toolkit? June ___ 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] Listerv question
Have you looked at The Daily 5? It's really just a management system that you can use and tweak to meet your needs for reading workshop. If you haven't this might be something to look at. The kids work on reading independently, with partners, word work, writing and listening for lower grades. Even if you don't fully implement it, just some of the language and lessons they use with the kids to get them to really engage, and stay engaged in reading, is worth the $16 you'll spend on the book. If you don't know much about it you can google it and I'm sure you'll come up with a lot. Karen 3rd --- On Tue, 4/21/09, ZEINAB CHAMI zchami...@hotmail.com wrote: From: ZEINAB CHAMI zchami...@hotmail.com Subject: [MOSAIC] Listerv question To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 1:34 PM Guided reading groups I am a pre student teacher in a 2nd grade classroom right now. There are 30 students in that classroom and it is very hard for the teacher to get through reading groups with the students while the others are engaged in something meaningful. Basically, there are five groups and when we are working with each group, she asks the rest of the class to work on their paper for writer’s workshop. I observed that students do not do this. As many times as we tell them to get back to their seats or get to work they heads are always somewhere else. It bothers me to see this and I really need advice on what would be the best way to keep the other students engaged in their work and what should they be working on during that time? Writer’s workshop is not working. _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Mobile2_042009 ___ 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] kindergarten
The title of the Katie Wood Ray book is Already Ready. Karen 1st/MI --- On Wed, 7/2/08, Waingort Jimenez, Elisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Waingort Jimenez, Elisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] kindergarten To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 8:54 PM And Katie Wood Ray has a new one out for this level as well. I can't remember the title right now. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Words Their Way
I have been using pretty extensively this year, I think on the whole my kids are doing really well with it. I have 4 sorts going right now (down from 5 or 6 at the start of the year - yes that was a nightmare). Right now I just need some extra time to get more of the games made, but I like it and my kids all love it. Karen 1st/MI Brienne Jenna Karow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been reading Words Their Way for a class that I am taking and was pretty impressed with the activities offered. I was interested to know how some of you may be using word sorts within your classroom and how your students seem to be progressing using this activity? - 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] (no subject)
Heather, I haven't used this type of technology in my classroom, but if you check out this link you can find a teacher who has. I'm not sure if she used it for ELA, but I'm sure you could email her and find out. http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/ Karen 1st/MI Heather Waymouth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] off topic/daily 5 list serve
Here is a link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Daily5/ Karen 1st/MI Mary Ann Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I search Yahoo for this group, I get over 1000 entries. Can you be more specific? - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ 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] Looping with your class
There is a book called The Looping Handbook (the authors last name is Grant) that has information. You can also google it and you can probably find plenty of research documents, I found several dissertation documents on this topic when I did my Action Research paper on it. Karen 1st/MI Kay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know of a good source for research - if there is any - regarding looping with your class? There are two teachers in my school who would like to try this next year and would like some info to back up their belief that it is good for students. The two teachers involved are currently in 4th and 5th grades and plan to present their idea to our principal next week. I know Lori looped before she became a coach. Anyone? Thanks, Kay in AZ - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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 Webcasts or Videos
Cindy, This may not be exactly what you are looking for, but the videos on this site are free to watch. You have to sign up, but there is no fee. (http://www.learner.org/resources/series162.html?pop=yesvodid=701836pid=1731#) Karen 1st/MI Cindy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Melissa, this isn't a real recent message so I am copying and pasting it below so that you know what I am replying to. I found your post very interesting. Do you have to pay to use this resource? I was just looking for it and it looked like you have to order it. Is there a free option? Cindy/VA/2nd - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ 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] file folder lesson for schema
I think that you are right to want the children/teachers to have the opportunity to use the format, but maybe not the same books. Have you discussed with your Literacy Coach the idea of maybe having a day where the other grades could look at this, then come back together with books that they think might also make for great lessons. This way they could see the format, but have the opportunity to look through their books and think of ones that could work. It would also give everyone a chance to ask questions and maybe solidify some ideas for themselves. I think teachers often want to copy while they get their feet wet for fear of doing it wrong. If they have a chance to discuss why the books might/might not be good for these lessons they would feel more confident using different books, but the same format. I think that having your blue print in front of them would make the task easier as they make their own lessons and this way you are sharing, but also giving them and your literacy coach a chance to create their own lesson. Karen 1st/MI Angela Almond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The literacy facilitator wants me to share the file folder lesson with third grade so they can start doing it. Am I being selfish in not wanting to? What do other schools do when all grade levels are on the same page? Do they all do the same lessons? I know you can use different texts but the exact same lessons? I'm very torn on this issue. I want to be a team player but at the same time, I have spent a lot of time and effort researching, reading, and planning and feel that I may need to start over if third grade begins to do the same thing I'm doing. Please don't bash me for asking. I am honestly trying to figure out what is best for the students. Thanks in advance! Angela Hatley Almond Fourth Grade East Albemarle Elementary School - Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. ___ 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] Text for Launching
Hi, I have already seen many of the titles I like so I won't bother repeating them all. One that I just got to used after seeing it this summer when I was at a writing conference with Katie Wood Ray is Ish by Peter H. Reynolds. We talked about how our illustrations and even our words are sometimes ish but that doesn't mean it's not good work. I teach 1st by the way. Karen 1st/MI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 3:19 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Text for Launching Hi. I am compiling a list of read alouds used to launch reading and/or writing workshop. Would love to hear your titles and ideas. I will share the list when it is finished by posting it on the tools page. Laura readinglady.com ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ 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. - Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. ___ 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] whisper phones
I bought some over the ear whisper phones with a grant last year. I bought them through homeroomteacher.com they are considerably more expensive than the CANDL foundation phones, but I like them because the little ones struggle holding the phone and reading. I also use them in writing workshop and it cuts down on the noise, especially early in the year when they are stretching out the words aloud. Karen 1st/MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whisper phones can be bought from CANDLfoundation.com. A principal can obtain 6 free. A case of 24 costs $48.00. I like these phones because the ends swivel. A student can read into one end and I can swivel the other end to my ear and hear the student reading aloud. The noise in a classroom is practically eliminated as children read aloud or partner read. Jeanne Coherd Reading Specialist ___ - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] One more question for Tim (recording)
I bookmarked a page that explains how to do it. I haven't tried it, I don't have all the equipment but here is the site if you want to take a look. http://www.polderbits.com/cassette-to-cd-II.html Karen 1st/MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am hoping that someone will come up with a device allowing us to convert tapes to CD. I keep thinking there must be some sort of thingamajig to do that with the computer. Lori - Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] DRA levels- 1st grade DRA ceiling
The first grade teachers in my building did this simply becuase there is so much involved in the higher testing - the writing can be a a tough one for the first grade students. I had several who I knew could pass this last one, but aren't strong writers so I stopped at a 24. We do go to a 28 and stop- which is our end of 2nd grade requirement - for first we have a 20 requirement. Those who took the 28 did the non-fiction - going on the assumption that this is the more difficult and if they could read/write the non-fiction they were a true 28. Karen 1st/MI From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] DRA levels Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 16:46:32 EDT I would like to know if any one teaching first puts a ceiling on DRA testing. That is to stop testing after certain level. All of our team feel that after level n there are so many more conventions, deeper strategies, and reflections that could be made even when kids pass this level. I would really be interested in your opinions - Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. ___ 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, accuracy, comprehension and fluency to arrive at a reading level....
We are using the DRA2 - this is our 2nd year with it and only our first with the comprehension part. We did as another poster suggested and set a cap. Well it's not official because really we are the only one of 3 buildings doing the whole reading/comprehension/fluency part of the reading - the other 2 buildings are still only doing the reading...yes this is a point of contention - but the administration isn't making them - or us but what's the point if all your doing is the reading? Anyhow - enough about my gripes - as I said we do have a cap, the first grade teachers simply decided to stop at a 24 or 28 (this is our end of 2nd grade level), for 1st we are expected to have them at an 18-20. Whether we stopped at the 24 or 28 was up to us we could make the call depending on the child because of the writing component with the 28. We're much happier and really why push them? Besides most really don't have the writing skills to do it really well, not that some can't, but for many even my higher children, getting the higher thinking and writing and then amount of writing involved it gets to be a bit much. At some point as someone said it really is too much just to keep pushing simply so we can write that number down. Karen 1st/MI - Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Using the same book for all students
Just a thought - and I don't know if it comes in this format or not - but have you looked for books on tape? Check with your local library it might be available, then when the students who can read it are working you can have your strugglers listen to it while following along. Karen 1st/MI Christine Ann Mathews [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, I am looking for some tips on literature circles. Last year, my students were learning about the California Natives and we were reading Island of the Blue Dolphins. I wanted all of my students to read this text because it was directly connected to our social studies unit, a research project, and an upcoming field trip. I had a broad range of students, so as you can imagine, some of the students were reading the book easily while others were struggling through it. We had 1 hour dedicated to reading instruction and I was lucky enough to have parent volunteers coming in to read with kids, but it seemed like to took way too much time to get through the book. Have any of you been in a similar situation? If so, how do you allow your whole class to read the same book in literature circles and get through the book in a timely manner? How do you approach a book like this with struggling students? There were times when I would take turns reading with them and I also had them buddy up with a supportive and encouraging peer. I thought about using the book as a read aloud, but it would have taken even longer to get through it. Any suggestions? Thanks, Christine ___ 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. - Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. ___ 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 for little ones
I just got the book myself, and I do really like it. It gives great ideas for how to present each strategy. Karen 1st/MI Jennifer Benbrook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you!! (o: I thought so!! The last 2 posts said Power Reading and I kept finding books on speed reading...LOL That is the LAST thing they need!! Thanks Julie Santello wrote: It is Reading Power Julie On Feb 4, 2007, at 9:03 PM, Jennifer Benbrook wrote: Is it Power Reading or Reading Power? I can;t find Power reading--but I found the other- Bagwell, Debbie wrote: I stumbled across Power Reading and love it. It has graphic organizers with depth for upper grades. We started a school reading campaign similar to what this book advocates accenting 1 strategy a month involving k-5. We began purchasing 1 picture book each month and giving it to each teacher to use along with the strategy for the month. We make it a big deal to unveil the book as a surprise each month along with lessons organizers for that strategy. The teachers love the free book. Debbie Bagwell Instructional Coach Flowery Branch, Ga. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun 2/4/2007 7:20 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] strategies for little ones Has anyone checked out the new Stenhouse book, Power Reading? It is for K-3 and I have started making grade-level book bins for the strategy work involved. They use five startegies, which I think is a goodk-2 start and then go into the Toolkit. Has anyone used this? I bought a bunch if the books for my teachers. Claudine DiMuzio ___ 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. Jennifer Benbrook Bronze Star Executive What would you do with an extra $1000 a month? Start for FREE...just ask me Shop online anytime- www.athome.com/jenniferbenbrook Check out THE ATTIC--always a sale! 732-778-5766 Work from home, make your own hours, determine your own income, put your family first,be your own boss and enjoy the benefits!! - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/ mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. 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. Jennifer Benbrook Bronze Star Executive What would you do with an extra $1000 a month? Start for FREE...just ask me Shop online anytime- www.athome.com/jenniferbenbrook Check out THE ATTIC--always a sale! 732-778-5766 Work from home, make your own hours, determine your own income, put your family first,be your own boss and enjoy the benefits!! - TV dinner still cooling? Check out Tonight's Picks on Yahoo! TV. ___ 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. - Have a burning question? Go to Yahoo! Answers and get answers from real people who know. ___ 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] Trace and Erase Cards
I don't know if this is hte size you are looking for, but Steps to Literacy www.stepstoliteracy.com has some that will hold one that sentence strip size - they are 3 x25 they are $10 for a set of 6. Karen 1st/MI Lee, Beth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking for a clear pocket that you can slide word cards in and have kids trace the letters with a dry-erase marker. Has anyone seen them in catalogs? Thanks, Beth ___ 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. - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. ___ 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] leveling books
Here are some I have bookmarked (I haven't used them all recently so I hope they work) http://registration.beavton.k12.or.us/lbdb/ http://classroom.jc-schools.net/pohlmanr/levelingbooks.html (this has links to other leveling sites) http://home.comcast.net/~ngiansante/ Karen 1st/MI Ninfa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did a search but was unable to locate information. Awhile back, there was a discussion on leveling books and a website was mentioned, or that is what I recall. Can anyone assist me by suggesting any online site that might be beneficial? I was using the Fountas Pinnell book today but found some titles not listed. 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. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
