Re: [MOSAIC] Core Curriculum

[Stein, Ellen H.]

The information below is taken from a presentation by the developers of 
Understanding By Design. If I can relocate to actual document, I will pass it 
along. But for now, this is what I "grabbed."

The UbD Template…
embodies the three stages of backward
design
provides a common format for creating
and sharing curricular designs
reflects a way of thinking and planning
fosters a “mental template” for effective design
Assessment Evidence
LearningA ctivities
Understandings Essential Questions
s t a g e 2
s t a g e 3
Standard(s):
s t a g e1
Performance T ask(s): Other Evidence:

The UBD 1-page template
fosters alignment:
 content standards
 ‘big ideas’
 essential questions
 assessments
 learning activities

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

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[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Beverlee 
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Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 8:43 PM
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Core Curriculum

Think "Essential Questions" and quality lesson/curricula design.

On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 3:28 PM, Melody Pinkston wrote:

> *Understanding by Design* - Design with the end in mind - backward planning
> - Wiggens and McTige (sp?)
>
> On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 1:47 PM, Mena  wrote:
>
> > What is UbD? I have never heard of it?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D.
> > Florida Atlantic University
> > Dept. of Teaching and Learning
> > College of Education
> > 2912 College Ave. ES 214
> > Davie, FL  33314
> > Phone:  954-236-1070
> > Fax:  954-236-1050
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Felicia Barra 
> > To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' <
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> > Sent: Thu, Jun 7, 2012 8:04 pm
> > Subject: [MOSAIC] Core Curriculum
> >
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > It's funny how this list gets so quiet as the school year winds down.  I
> > was
> > wondering if anyone has taken any courses on Understand by Design (UbD).
> >  If
> > so, did you find them helpful?  My district is going to UbD for lesson
> > plans
> > next school year.  Please e-mail me off list.
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Re: [MOSAIC] Core Curriculum

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Thanks to Keith, here's the link to UbD information, straight from the 
designers, Wiggins and McTige 

http://www.grantwiggins.org/documents/UbDQuikvue1005.pdf 
Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Felicia 
Barra [fcbsm...@optonline.net]
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 10:05 PM
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Core Curriculum

Understand by Design is by Grant Wiggins.  Basically it's a form of
curriculum mapping where you set an essential questions for what you want
students to learn and then enduring understandings.  My district is going
this route for lesson planning next year.

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[mailto:mosaic-bounces+fcbsmom3=optonline@literacyworkshop.org] On
Behalf Of Palmer, Jennifer
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 5:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Core Curriculum

Understanding by Design... A little different than UDL that I posted about
earlier. Forgive me for confusing the acronyms! Isn't UbD from Bob Marzano?

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 8, 2012, at 5:14 PM, "Mena"  wrote:

> What is UbD? I have never heard of it?
>
>
>
>
> Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D.
> Florida Atlantic University
> Dept. of Teaching and Learning
> College of Education
> 2912 College Ave. ES 214
> Davie, FL  33314
> Phone:  954-236-1070
> Fax:  954-236-1050
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Felicia Barra 
> To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'
> 
> Sent: Thu, Jun 7, 2012 8:04 pm
> Subject: [MOSAIC] Core Curriculum
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> It's funny how this list gets so quiet as the school year winds down.
> I was wondering if anyone has taken any courses on Understand by
> Design (UbD).  If so, did you find them helpful?  My district is going
> to UbD for lesson plans next school year.  Please e-mail me off list.
>
>
>
> Thanks.
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Re: [MOSAIC] Common core report card

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Keith, could these reports, no matter what grade level, be posted right here 
without each person asking for a specific one?


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[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Kirkman, Lindy
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 1:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common core report card

I would like to see one from 2nd grade if you have one


Lindy C. Kirkman, M.Ed
2nd Grade Teacher
Technology Trainer
Liberty Elementary

"Who dares to teach must never cease to learn."   ~ John Cotton Dana

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Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 11:38 AM
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I would love to see 5th!aloha
 > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
> From: cmoore2...@aol.com
> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:33:00 -0400
> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common core report card
>
> I would love to see fourth!
> Cathy
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
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> Sent: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 6:44 pm
> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common core report card
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>
> Third grade?  Do you have one!
>
> Sent from my iPad
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> On Apr 19, 2012, at 7:27 AM, Natalie Ball  wrote:
>
> > What grade?
> >
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> > Does anyone have a report card based on the common core?
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> > Christine
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
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Re: [MOSAIC] Common core

[Stein, Ellen H.]

I'd suggest that you take your time with these documents but check Appendices 
A, and B for exemplar texts to use

Common Core Standards
http://www.corestandards.org/


Exemplar Texts in Appendecies A, B, C
http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curriculum+Documents+and+Resources/Program+of+Studies/Common+Core+Appendices.htm



Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

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[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Mena 
[drmarinac...@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 4:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common core

Is this on the Mosaic tools web site?




Philomena Marinaccio-Eckel, Ph.D.
Florida Atlantic University
Dept. of Teaching and Learning
College of Education
2912 College Ave. ES 214
Davie, FL  33314
Phone:  954-236-1070
Fax:  954-236-1050




-Original Message-
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To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group 

Sent: Wed, Apr 11, 2012 2:25 pm
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common core


Our Common Core Standards document, Appendix A has excerpts from longer texts to
use as models. Non Fiction text is included in the Comprehension Toolkit by
Stephanie Harvey.

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On Behalf Of Jennifer Halter
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:03 AM
To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] Common core

Hello.  Does anyone know a site  that I can go to find a list of Anchor texts to
use in helping teach Non fiction writing?

Thank you,

Jennifer
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Re: [MOSAIC] Common core

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Our Common Core Standards document, Appendix A has excerpts from longer texts 
to use as models. Non Fiction text is included in the Comprehension Toolkit by 
Stephanie Harvey.

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[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Jennifer Halter
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:03 AM
To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] Common core

Hello.  Does anyone know a site  that I can go to find a list of Anchor texts 
to use in helping teach Non fiction writing?

Thank you,

Jennifer
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Re: [MOSAIC] SIPPS

[Stein, Ellen H.]

We use SIPPS in a much more structured way. The theory is if we don't use the 
script provided with the program we have no check on whether the "program" 
worked. Having purchased this and other interventions with title 1 funds, we 
need accountability as to whether it worked or not. If we don't use them with 
fidelity we don't know the reason for the success or failure.

Sent from my Droid Charge "Stacy.caudill" wrote:
Regarding phonics instruction- has anyone ever heard of SIPPS? I have been 
using it for several years. It allows me to assess students and work with small 
leveled groups. Although the lessons are laid out I don't really think of it as 
a program because I just use and adapt what is appropriate for my students. I 
meet with each group for only about 15 minutes, and I have found that it is 
very easy for me to build on when I am conferring in reader's and writer's 
workshop or doing guided reading lessons.
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Re: [MOSAIC] (no subject)

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Many times we have our students focus on the same skill, in their "reading 
book" and their "independent reading. It helps them practice and apply the 
learned skill to something they can read independently.

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[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Troy F
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 7:24 AM
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (no subject)

Lit circles are good. I do think some kids can handle several books at once 
however. Part of building vocab requires readers to read and read and read. 
Voracious reading as it is called. Common Core promotes lots of reading as 
well. I do not like to stifle a students desire to read either. Some students 
can get books confused with each other however. Some students can better handle 
it than others. The skill of being able to handle reading and thinking through 
multiple texts is a skill students need to develop to be successful in high 
school and college.

Troy Fredde

On Jan 25, 2012, at 10:17 PM, Deborah Lawson  wrote:

> I have used lit groups for several years.  My students usually have a lit
> group book and then what I called an independent or "buddy" book.  The
> buddy book is one of their choice and they read whenever they have free
> time.  So far, I have not seen any problems with students keeping their
> books separate.
> 
> Deborah Lawson
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 10:49 AM, Jana Blamble wrote:
> 
>> Good Morning - I need some input on reading at 4th grade.  Is there any
>> research (or personal thoughts) that suggest that 4th/5th grade students
>> should focus their reading on one chapter book at a time?  My thinking is
>> that it is difficult to keep track of plot, characters, etc. if they are
>> reading more than one.
>> 
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Re: [MOSAIC] ipad apps for language arts

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Here's what I found out about ipad and smart boards. I don't have an ipad so I 
can't try this out.

>From : http://www.ehow.com/how_7665243_connect-ipad-smart-board.html


Instructions
Things You'll Need
*   LogMeIn
*Ignition
*iPad application

Connect to your wireless Internet service on the iPad.
 
Log on to your computer while the iPad is connecting to the Internet.

Click on your LogMeIn app to start it on the iPad.

Enter in the necessary credentials when prompted on your iPad to begin. You may 
need to verify the process on your computer by clicking "OK."

Use your iPad to begin to operate the SMART Board software. You're now 
controlling the SMART Board from your iPad.

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[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Dluhos Sara (31R024)
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:57 AM
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] ipad apps for language arts

I have an ipad question too.  Does anyone know if it's possible, with the right 
connections, to set up an ipad to work with a Smart Board?  I have an iPad 2 
(my own personal one, not a school one) that I would LOVE to use at work 
(instead of my OLD laptop that the school signed out to me.)  I'm not sure how 
or if this would work.  Thanks!

Mrs. Sara Dluhos

Barnes IS24



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[mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of 
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Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] ipad apps for language arts

Hi

I'd be interested in haring more about apps people recommend. my class is third 
grade. My student who has learning needs at a k-level has found the iPad to be 
an amazing motivater. Different apps that are a game format motivate him. Apps 
that provide read-a-long such as from meegenius (free app with some free books) 
are great because it is a child reader and each word is highlighted. I know 
flash cards are not a preferred teaching tool but using flash cards plus (free 
app) we've inputted decks of cards for the student to review. With voice over 
turned on, the word can be read for reinforcement. The iDevice can just be 
shook to shuffle the deck. Bingo games can be done with a friend or against the 
iPad.


Kindergartenappa nd grade one app offer lots of review material.

These are not for primary instruction but are fun reinformcement that offer 
visuals and sounds and game format that can be a nice few minutes reward. The 
student would be reluctant to pick up a book but will do so on the iPad.

Little speller is a motivater for some stronger spellers

We've been scanning resources in via the photocopier, creating pdf files which 
we can label right off our photocopier and e-mail tot he iPad.

I created a hotmail account for ease of sending pdfs.

There is a sort of utility app called good reader I think or good read, but I 
think it is the prior. It is a grat utility used in conjunction with pdfs we 
have made because we can change font and students can interact and change 
colour (only one colour change though).

If there is insufficient space to write one simply does a pincer grip andpulls 
finger and thumb a part to create additional writing space.

An app called art set (99 cents) allows children to select different tools such 
as paint brush, thin tipped marker, thick marker, coloured pencil etc and to 
work in different forums. This can be great fun to motivate writing ideas. We 
typically take something someone draws on art set and e-mail it to our class 
account and then go to our classroom blog and post it for all to enjoy.

It can motivate students to put their story right on their blog or do 
separately to go with their picture.

We have found lots of different apps to go along with our math, Science and 
Social Stuides as well. For example, today the children were introduced to  the 
task of discerning the names of capital cities, provinces and territories in 
Canada and were trying to figure out what was what. Checking the app store, 
sure enough there is fa fun app called mapme Canada which will use game format 
to encourage cchildren to learn to read the names of these places in our nation.

I can't recall apps off the top of my head right now and I loaned my iPad to a 
colleague tonight as her child was learning about capitals, provinces and 
territories in a different school and she took it home to let her child review.

Some of the children have been struggling with the basics of becoming more 
consistent with putting capitals and correct end punctuation. An app called 
sentence builder has been a fun app to determine what i

Re: [MOSAIC] ipad apps for language arts

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Mm sounds like a brilliant plan. I'm going to look into it!!!

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[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Dluhos Sara (31R024)
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:57 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] ipad apps for language arts

I have an ipad question too.  Does anyone know if it's possible, with the right 
connections, to set up an ipad to work with a Smart Board?  I have an iPad 2 
(my own personal one, not a school one) that I would LOVE to use at work 
(instead of my OLD laptop that the school signed out to me.)  I'm not sure how 
or if this would work.  Thanks!

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 
Sharon Ballantyne [sbal...@nexicom.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:46 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] ipad apps for language arts

Hi

I'd be interested in haring more about apps people recommend. my class is third 
grade. My student who has learning needs at a k-level has found the iPad to be 
an amazing motivater. Different apps that are a game format motivate him. Apps 
that provide read-a-long such as from meegenius (free app with some free books) 
are great because it is a child reader and each word is highlighted. I know 
flash cards are not a preferred teaching tool but using flash cards plus (free 
app) we've inputted decks of cards for the student to review. With voice over 
turned on, the word can be read for reinforcement. The iDevice can just be 
shook to shuffle the deck. Bingo games can be done with a friend or against the 
iPad.


Kindergartenappa nd grade one app offer lots of review material.

These are not for primary instruction but are fun reinformcement that offer 
visuals and sounds and game format that can be a nice few minutes reward. The 
student would be reluctant to pick up a book but will do so on the iPad.

Little speller is a motivater for some stronger spellers

We've been scanning resources in via the photocopier, creating pdf files which 
we can label right off our photocopier and e-mail tot he iPad.

I created a hotmail account for ease of sending pdfs.

There is a sort of utility app called good reader I think or good read, but I 
think it is the prior. It is a grat utility used in conjunction with pdfs we 
have made because we can change font and students can interact and change 
colour (only one colour change though).

If there is insufficient space to write one simply does a pincer grip andpulls 
finger and thumb a part to create additional writing space.

An app called art set (99 cents) allows children to select different tools such 
as paint brush, thin tipped marker, thick marker, coloured pencil etc and to 
work in different forums. This can be great fun to motivate writing ideas. We 
typically take something someone draws on art set and e-mail it to our class 
account and then go to our classroom blog and post it for all to enjoy.

It can motivate students to put their story right on their blog or do 
separately to go with their picture.

We have found lots of different apps to go along with our math, Science and 
Social Stuides as well. For example, today the children were introduced to  the 
task of discerning the names of capital cities, provinces and territories in 
Canada and were trying to figure out what was what. Checking the app store, 
sure enough there is fa fun app called mapme Canada which will use game format 
to encourage cchildren to learn to read the names of these places in our nation.

I can't recall apps off the top of my head right now and I loaned my iPad to a 
colleague tonight as her child was learning about capitals, provinces and 
territories in a different school and she took it home to let her child review.

Some of the children have been struggling with the basics of becoming more 
consistent with putting capitals and correct end punctuation. An app called 
sentence builder has been a fun app to determine what is and is not a sentence.

Even a game of scrabble hooked into the projection screen can be fun. The 
children will also ahve out their white boards and markers to be thinking of 
different words of different lengths and differing letter cubes.

Not language related but math bingo that incorporated various levels of 
difficulty and covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division done 
separately or in random questions has been a fun practice.
I'm still pretty new to figuring it all out but the children figure this all 
out really quickly.

Unfortunately I don't have the luxury of piloting and I just have my personal 
iPad i

Re: [MOSAIC] Explanation for delays in posting messages

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Do I need to reply to thr many "include me" into the poetry group? I know u 
have suggested responding to the one "requester" but I can't locate that ONE 
person.

Sent from my Droid Charge Keith Mack wrote:
Just to let everyone know that there is a 10,000 messages per hour
"throttle" on the Mosaic list. Without this sort of limit, organizations and
email providers can target our messages as spam.

When list is very active it is common for messages to be help up for several
hours. Please accept this delay as part of keeping a delicate  balance so
that our messages stay "under the radar" for spam detection.

That said, everyone can help out by not re-posting a message if you don't
see it right away. Members can also help by not posting "thank-you's", "I
agree", or other terse messages that don't forward a conversation.

Thanks,

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Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F & P

[Stein, Ellen H.]

What would that look like? What "extra intervention" are you doing?


-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Willard, April D
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 8:01 AM
To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F & P

Students who are two or more levels behind the monthly target are the students 
who we focus on for extra intervention.  This could be in the form of after 
school tutoring, extra small group instruction with the teacher or a reading 
specialist.  

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 Renee
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 4:42 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F & P

What happens to students who do not meet these monthly targets?

I'm curious
Renee


On Oct 31, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Willard, April D wrote:

> 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.


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Re: [MOSAIC] Reader's Workshop Research

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Drop Everything And Read= D.E.A.R. Time. My concern with this is that teachers 
usually assign 15-20 minutes of DEAR time and the students are supposed to do 
just thatg; Drop Everything and Read. But, how do we know they are reading.? 
How do we know they are thinkng about what they're reading? I believe there 
should be some accaountability; perhaps routine individual conferencing to 
check for understanding. What about a strategy focus for the time and sharing 
of that strategy when DEAR time is over. By itself, we rfeally can't tell if 
students are really reading.

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
wr...@centurytel.net [wr...@centurytel.net]
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 3:41 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reader's Workshop Research

Hi Beverlee,
What is DEAR?

And what is the difference between independent level and high
instructional level?  The names make them sound very different.

Although my school gives various reading tests, we do not test for
reading level.  Can anyone suggest a test I can use in the classroom
for reading level so that I can determine what texts are right for my
students?
Jan


Quoting "beverleep...@gmail.com" :
> And the other thing we'd do well to remember is the crucial piece in his
> work reminding us that the material used absolutely needs to be at an
> independent/high instructional level
>  in order for the child to continue to grow as a reader. If she's reading
> "below grade level" then it's very likely that all of the content books are
> too high, so little growth is likely there. Unless the books in readers'
> workshop are carefully matched to the readers, we can't expect the kind of
> growth that needs to take place. Plus, there has to be quality instruction.
> It so disappoints me in the [hopefully] rare instances when a teacher
> creates what amounts to little more than DEAR, calls it readers' workshop,
> and then complains that workshop "doesn't work." So...be sure when you're
> looking at the research that you look beyond the conclusions to see how the
> research was set up, how the terms are defined, etcetera.  And PLEASE, some
> of you, find a collaborator and do this research so teachers in ten years
> aren't still asking, "Where's the beef?"
> Connected by DROIDVerizon Wireless
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Re: [MOSAIC] F.A.S.T reading program?

[Stein, Ellen H.]

The only program I'm familiar with that sounds like that is FAST TRACKS.

Check it out here:
http://www.fcrr.org/FCRRReports/PDF/FastTrack6Final.pdf

Ellen

-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Amy 
Lesemann
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 12:55 PM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] F.A.S.T reading program?

Has anyone heard of this program? It is supposed to be "a systematic
phonics, auditory processing, and literature-based instruction to create a
streamlined, multi-sensory program that includes immediate reading
application with high interest, phonetically controlled books" created by
Stephen Tattum and the Denver Academy. One of the parents at my school is
interested in it for her son. I can't find any critiques or reviews of it
online. Thoughts, folks?

Amy Lesemann

-- 
Amy Lesemann, Reading Specialist and Director, Independent Learning Center
St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School
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Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 20

[Stein, Ellen H.]

I think the title is FLORIDA CENTER FOR READING RESEARCH, FCRR.ORG


-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jan 
Silver
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 8:22 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 20

You should look at the Florida Foundation for Reading Research they have
some wonderful materials.
Jan

On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 6:16 PM, Bieger, Reva RB <
reva.bie...@carroll.kyschools.us> wrote:

> Could anyone recommend Research based reading interventions at the middle
> school level?  We are particularly interested in reading comprehension.
>  Preferably not technology dependent.
>
> Kathy Bieger
> Instructional Coach
> Carroll County Middle School
>
> -Original Message-
> From: 
> mosaic-bounces+reva.bieger=carroll.kyschools...@literacyworkshop.org[mailto:
> mosaic-bounces+reva.bieger=carroll.kyschools...@literacyworkshop.org] On
> Behalf Of Harpster, Karen
> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 3:50 PM
> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 20
>
> I absolutely love Poppy!  Avi has a four book series with the characters in
> Poppy.  The first, Ragweed, is very good for third grade because it has
> undertones of City Mouse, Country Mouse...but in a jazzed up version kids
> love!  Get your character "voices" ready... These are FUN read-alouds!
>
> Karen Harpster
> Sullivan Elementary School
> 
> From: 
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> sullivan.k12.il...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of
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> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:00 AM
> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
> Subject: Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 20
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>   1. Re: Read Alouds for Third Grade (Ellen Schwartz)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:14:53 -0400
> From: Ellen Schwartz 
> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email   Group"
>, wr...@centurytel.net
> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Read Alouds for Third Grade
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> Laurie,
>
> Two of my favorites are Poppy by Avi and Dominic by William Steig.
>
> --Ellen
>
>
> At 8:28 PM -0400 8/20/11, Laurie Tandy wrote:
> >While we're on the subject of Read Alouds - does anyone have some
> >fresh new titles for third grade?
> >My stand-bys have been Ruby Holler and The Take of Despereaux and
> >Cricket in Times Square and There's An Owl in the Shower..
> >I'm ready for something new and different that has not been made into a
> movie.
> >
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Laurie
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >-Original Message-
> >From: write 
> >To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
> >
> >Sent: Thu, Aug 18, 2011 11:46 am
> >Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Read aloud to start off the 7th grade
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >My students and I LOVED Freak the Mighty.
> >
> >What would some of you suggest reading after Freak the Mighty --
> >something similar that kids would like as well?
> >Jan
> >
> >
> >Quoting Kelly Cavaiani :
> >>  Freak the Mighty.
> >>
> >>  -Original Message-
> >>  From: mosaic-bounces+cavaiank=swallow.k12.wi...@literacyworkshop.org
> >>  [mailto:mosaic-bounces+cavaiank=swallow.k12.wi...@literacyworkshop.org]
> On
> >>  Behalf Of Dluhos Sara (31R024)
> >>  Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 11:09 AM
> >>  To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
> >>  Subject: [MOSAIC] Read aloud to start off the 7th grade
> >>
> >>  I have always used Fig Pudding by Ralph Fletcher with my lower level
> seventh
> >>  graders.  It is ONLY a read aloud (they do not ever have a copy in
> front of
> >>  them) to help get them started and motivated about books and
> >>  listening skills. Works like a charm.
> >>
> >>  I want something similiar in topic (a cute funny story that kids can
> >>  relate to)
> >>  but a little more challenging for my honors classes this year.  Any
> >>  ideas?  It
> >>  will also be read aloud to them.
> >>
> >>  Thanks in advance!
> >>  Sara
> >>
> >
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Re: [MOSAIC] Educator Effectiveness Academies & Mosaic- MD

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Sorry to send this to the whole list but I don't see "Susan's email address. I 
will be attenbding the MD Educator Effectiveness Training the first 3 days in 
Aug. How can I help?

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Susan 
[sacchet...@aim.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 9:53 PM
To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] Educator Effectiveness Academies & Mosaic- MD

Hello,

  Is anyone attending the Educator Effectiveness Academies in Maryland?  I 
believe that the academies are part of MD's professional development plan 
outlined in its Race to the Top application.  I am curious as to how you view 
the Common Core State Standards and the Maryland Common Core Curriculum 
Frameworks through the lens of the deep structure systems that Keene and 
colleagues have shared with us.  Also, how are other states going about 
implementing the Common Core State Standards?


For more information regarding MD's plan, see http://www.mdk12.org/


Thank you for your insights!  Susan
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Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics in the 50s and 60s

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Me too. How did we learn to read??? I went to what was considered a very 
progressive public school in the mid 40's Can you imagine being 
"progressive" then? I don't remember phonics, but I know we were later than 
"The Horn Books." I do believe it was language experience. I don't remember 
basal readers. I do remember we did alot of writing.

How did I learn to read then?


Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
mrsjro...@aol.com [mrsjro...@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 6:11 AM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics in the 50s and 60s

I went to elementary school in the late 50's and early 60's and we didn't
have phonics at all.

June


In a message dated 6/29/2011 5:57:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
disposablekita...@gmail.com writes:

Hello  all! Ive been doing some research on reading in the 1950s - 60s and I
cant  find the names of any of the new phonics programs from those decades.
Does  anyone know of any from that period? Thanks, Heather  L
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Re: [MOSAIC] Summer School

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Sally,
If you sent your list of resources to "Keith," the manager of this listserv, 
I'm sure he could help you post it.

-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Amie 
Brickl
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 10:12 AM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org; sdlu...@schools.nyc.gov
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Summer School

I would also love to have the list.



Amie Brickl
Reading Teacher 
Sun Prairie Senior High School
834-6743

"I have no special talent.  I am only passionately curious"
~Albert Einstein
>>> "Dluhos Sara (31R024)"  06/15/11 8:50 AM >>>
I'd like it too please!

Sara


From: mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of 
rascal...@aol.com [rascal...@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 9:10 PM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Summer School

Hi Sally,
I'd love to see the list as well if you are willing to share it.  I'm  also
starting a writing camp this summer and we are looking for any resources we
 can find!
Thank you for sharing!
Ali /FL
_rascal570@aol.com_ (mailto:rascal...@aol.com)



In a message dated 6/14/2011 11:54:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
devan.gr...@msdk12.net writes:

Hello  Sally,
Can you e-mail me the list of resources for possible summer  school
activities please?  My e-mail is  devan.gr...@msdk12.net

Thank you,

Ms. Devan Green
7th Grade  Teacher of MA & LA
House of the Phoenix 7th Grade Team  Leader
Frelinghuysen Middle School
Morristown, NJ
(973) 292-2200 Ex.  8015


On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Sally Thomas
wrote:

> Sorry Devan  the list  of resources was too big for the listserve.  Do
> youwant me to  send it to your personal email?  It's just a long list of
> links  with a few words about each as to why they are my particularly
>  favorite or useful links?
>
> Sally
>
>
> On  5/13/11 7:30 AM, "Devan Green"   wrote:
>
> > Hello All,
> >   Any  suggestions for a summer reading writing unit(s).  I will be
>  teaching
> > a summer course for 3/4 graders.  I would like to  use the reading
writing
> > workshop method but am not so familiar  with the age group.  I'll take
> > suggestions on web cites,  picture books, anything you can offer.
> >
> > Thank you all  in advance,
> > Ms. Devan Green
> > 7th Grade Teacher of MA  & LA
> > House of the Phoenix 7th Grade Team Leader
> >  Frelinghuysen Middle School
> > Morristown, NJ
> > (973)  292-2200 Ex. 8015
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House of the Phoenix 7th Grade  Team Leader
Frelinghuysen Middle School
(973) 292-2200 Ex.  8015
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Re: [MOSAIC] Written/ language and spelling assessment

[Stein, Ellen H.]

If you send it thru this website, we can all benefit. Thank you very much for 
the access.

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

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[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Kylie MEYER 
[kme...@eq.edu.au]
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 5:56 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Written/ language and spelling  assessment

Thank you to everyone who has asked for copies of my articles on reciprocal 
teaching and Collaborative Reading Workshop.  I can send through the PDFs so 
you can make up your own reciprocal teaching kits if you like.  It is really 
inexpensive to make them up and they include five different questioning options 
to support higher order thinking.  The reciprocal teaching kits bring together 
the reciprocal teaching research, the active comprehension research and the 
student-generated questioning research.  I can send you through my article that 
was published last year about them and also the PDFs if you want to make up 
your own kits.  I would love to hear from anyone in the US who implements them.

I am currently studying my PhD around the teaching of reading, so I am totally 
into this.  The Collaborative Reading Workshop process is so simple, but so 
incredibly powerful for supporting students to see reading as thinking and to 
generate their own questions, wonderings and connections.  Please email me off 
the list if you want a copy of the articles or the PDFs.  kme...@eq.edu.au

Kylie
Brisbane, Australia

On 11/06/11, Judy Shenker  wrote:
>
> The Writing Process Test (WPT) - developed by Robin Warden and Thomas
> Hutchinson available through Pro-Ed.
>
> A norm referenced assessment designed to assess the quality of students'
> written products, the process they use to create those products as well as
> their own perceptions and misperceptions about the strategic processes
> related to effective writing. The WPT assesses the process and product from
> two points of view - the writer's and the evaluators. A product rubric is
> used with the following criteria: Development includes purpose, audience,
> vocab, style/tone, support, organization/coherence and Fluency aspects -
> sentence structure/variety, grammar, capitalization/punctuation and
> spelling.
>
> WPT can be given to a whole class or individually - normed for grades 2 - 12
> - and takes about 45 minutes total.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> Judy
>
> Judy Shenker
> Learning Enrichment And Development (LEAD) Coordinator
> Coordinatrice en enrichissement et développement de l¹apprentissage
>
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> 4090, avenue Royal
> Montréal, Québec H4A 2M5
> T: 514 482 9797 ext. 333
> F: 514 482 0195
> S: www.lcc.ca
>
> Students first
> L'élève avant tout
> Celebrating 15 years of coeducation
> LCC célèbre 15 ans d'éducation mixte
>
>
> > From: "Palmer, Jennifer" 
> > Reply-To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group"
> > 
> > Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:22:57 -0400
> > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group"
> > 
> > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Written/ language and spelling  assessment
> >
> > Judy
> > Tell me more about the writing process test...
> > Jennifer
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Jun 9, 2011, at 11:19 PM, "Judy Shenker"  wrote:
> >
> >> For written language, not spelling, I love The Writing Process Test
> >> Judy
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
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Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retirement

[Stein, Ellen H.]

This book is available from many book sellers. Here's the link to the book from 
Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/What-There-Were-Teachers-Celebrate/dp/1416551972

Ellen

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
est...@bcps.org
 
-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Dluhos Sara (31R024)
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 10:33 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retirement

I Googled and couldn't find this poem.  Can you email it to me or send me a 
link?

Thanks!
Sara


From: mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of 
Samantha Carey [sca...@columbia.k12.mo.us]
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 10:18 PM
To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retirement

There is a book I got from another teacher, who gave it to me when I started 
after my student teaching.  It is called "What If There Were No Teachers."  
Also, there is a poem I gave one of my graduating teacher friends entitled "10 
Things All Teachers Need"  or "Teacher Survival Kit."  You can include things 
in it like a

 - Kleenex
 - A marble
 - A band-aid
 - A rubber band
 - A crayon


Samantha Carey
First Grade
Lee Expressive Arts Elementary
MU Teaching Fellows Program
1208 Locust St.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573)214-3530
sca...@columbia.k12.mo.us
>>> Beverlee Paul  05/11/11 5:25 PM >>>
I come to you again...wanting.  Do any of you know a poem or an essay or an
inspirational piece either to a teacher who is retiring or from a teacher
that is retiring? I'd be ever so grateful if you'd share with me.  Bev in
Nebraska

--
"If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and
don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the
endless immensity of the sea."  Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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>>> Beverlee Paul  05/11/11 5:25 PM >>>
I come to you again...wanting.  Do any of you know a poem or an essay or an
inspirational piece either to a teacher who is retiring or from a teacher
that is retiring? I'd be ever so grateful if you'd share with me.  Bev in
Nebraska

--
"If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and
don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the
endless immensity of the sea."  Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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Re: [MOSAIC] reading videos, including the Black Eyed Peas

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Here's The Black Eyed Peas video  - I GOTTA FEELIN' on Teacher Tube

youtube.com/watch?v=uSD4vsh1zDA

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Cnjpalmer 
[cnjpal...@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 6:42 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading videos, including the Black Eyed Peas

It may be on Teacher Tube and that may not be blocked at your school

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 14, 2011, at 3:06 PM, "Glynda Terry"
 wrote:

> Our school filters also block YouTube. However, I think I "googled"
> for it last year and found it a couple of different ways that got
> around our filter. We sent it out to all of our teachers, learned
> the words, and performed it (adapted somewhat) at our K-2 Reading
> Celebration in May. Our principal still plays it over the intercom
> occasionally this year. If you still can't find it that you can
> watch, email me and I can probably send you links to it.
>
> Glynda Terry
> Reading Specialist
> W. G. Rhea Elementary School
> Paris, TN 38242
> 731-641-0962
>
 "Dluhos Sara (31R024)"  3/14/2011 11:14
 AM >>>
> I was so excited to watch this (and possibly show it to my next
> class) until I saw that it was on YouTube, which is blocked on our
> computers here at school.  :(
>
> Mrs. Sara Dluhos
> English Language Arts
> Barnes Intermediate School 24
> (718) 356-4200
>
> 
>
> From: mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org on
> behalf of Hillary Marchel
> Sent: Sat 3/12/2011 7:26 AM
> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading videos, including the Black Eyed Peas
>
>
>
> Here you go 
> .https://www.ocps.net/lc/west/moo/Documents/Gotta%20Keep%20Reading%20Lyrics.pdf
>
> Hillary Marchel Reading Specialist
> Hawthorn Elementary North
> march...@hawthorn73.org
> 847-990-4546
> Because deep down we know that what matters in this life is much
> more than winning for ourselves. What really matters is helping
> others win, too, even if it means slowing down and changing our
> course now and then.
> --Fred Rogers
>
> On Mar 12, 2011, at 12:30 AM, Patricia Kimathi wrote:
>
>> thanks.  I need the words to The CST song using the black eyed peas
>> song. Does any one else still have them.
>> PatK
>> On Mar 9, 2011, at 6:38 PM, judy fiene wrote:
>>
>>> Here you go!
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNpNfhpqDk4
>>> This will get your kids jumping up with a good book!
>>> Enjoy
>>> Judy
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:56 PM, Cheryl Consonni <
>>> cherylconso...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>
 Was this the listserve that sent a link with great reading videos,
 including
 librarians and the Florida school that sang the Black Eyed Peas
 song with
 changed lyrics on reading?  If so, would someone please send me
 that link
 again?  Thanks.
 Cheryl
 'Teaching is a work of heart.'
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>>>
>>> --
>>> Judy
>>>
>>> Education would be so much more effective if its purpose were to
>>> ensure that
>>> by the time they leave school every boy and girl should know how
>>> much they
>>> don't know, and be imbued with a lifelong desire to know it."
>>> --Sir William Haley,
>>> British newspaper editor and broadcasting administrator
>>>
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Re: [MOSAIC] How to create a database or spreadsheet of books ?

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Its actually called "Library Thing."

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
est...@bcps.org
 
-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Carrie Davis
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 7:45 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to create a database or spreadsheet of books ?

Can you tell me what this app is called? It sounds great!
 
Carrie Davis
Fifth Grade Teacher
Buford Academy   
 
 Building Community; 
Serving Students



From: mosaic-bounces+carrie.davis=bufordcityschools@literacyworkshop.org on 
behalf of beverleep...@gmail.com
Sent: Fri 8/27/2010 7:49 PM
To: km...@literacyworkshop.org; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies 
EmailGroup
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC]How to create a database or spreadsheet of books ?



I am so thrilled! I just discovered the Library Thing app yesterday and 
tried it this morning on a couple of books! Fantastic! My phone and I have a 
lot of work to do!

Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless

-Original message-
From: Keith Mack 
To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" 

Sent: Mon, Aug 23, 2010 19:46:27 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] How to create a database or spreadsheet of books?

Another site for classroom libraries is referenced in this nice "Creating a
Classroom" article on Reading Rockets:
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/29298

The article references the online service at:
http://www.librarything.com/

I have not used this resource, but recalled some conversations with people
that did and really like it.

My caution to educators is to make sure you test any of these referenced
sites and also let your administrator(s) and tech people know what you want
to achieve by using these services.

One more idea that I thought of is to use a classroom blog. I won't go into
links or providers. You could create a blog with you (teacher) as owner and
then create a secondary user (contributor). Students would use the secondary
user/contributor to create book info. Teacher/owner would have to "approve"
all the entries. In blog I would see a teacher setting up various categories
for books.

In a blog like this, you could also allow for "comments" which would include
your students or other that want to add "their voice" to the book into. Of
course, the teacher/owner can set comments so that they must have approval
before being posted on the site. The key idea would be that the teachers
must approve anything before it is posted on the blog.

We run Word Press "MU" (multiple user) for blogs at the
http://www.literacyworkshop.org   website . 
This is "free" software that could
easily be integrated by schools. If you have questions or want help on this
you can email me off-list.

Thanks,

Keith Mack
Web Administrator
http://www.literacyworkshop.org  




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Re: [MOSAIC] need evaluative tool : PALS

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Thanks Melissa

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Kile 
[tchkg...@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 10:43 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] need evaluative tool : PALS

I'm not real familiar with the Observation Survey (know what it is, but
haven't used it since teaching K several years ago), don't know DRA, but am
familiar with Johns reading inventory. I have used PALS in Kgn and 2nd grade
(they're different formats). Our county requires us to use PALS at the
beginning of the year for K-3, mid-year for students that are below grade
level, and end of year for all of K-2 and 3rd graders who are below grade
level.

PALS in K: alphabet recognition, letter/sound (you point to a letter, the
child makes the sound--short sounds for vowels, also includes ch, sh, th,
qu), concept of print (one-to-one, left-to-right, word finding)--these are
assessed after you teach the child a short rhyme (Rain Rain Go Away, e.g.)
using pictures then a small book, spelling (5 CVC words, after doing an
example w/ the child--the alphabet is printed across the top of the
recording sheet), auditory rhyming (choosing from 3 pictures to find the one
that rhymes w/ the first picture), auditory beginning sounds (same format as
rhyming). Spelling is scored: they get a point for each correct feature
(correct blend, vowel pattern, etc) and another point for spelling the word
correctly. All scores are combined to give a summed score, and there is a
benchmark (different for beginning, middle & end of year).

PALS in 1-3: word lists (Preprimer, primer, 1st-6th), based on results of
word lists choose a reading passage for child to read with 6 comprehension
questions after (child must read 15 words to "pass" and get the reading
passage for that level--child continues w/ word lists until fewer than 15
words are read on a list). Child continues reading passages until he/she
reaches instructional level. In 1st grade, if he/she can't read enough words
on the preprimer, there is an alphabet recognition & letter/sound assessment
similar to the K PALS. There is also a spelling component--1st grade 15
words maybe? 2nd grade 20 and 3rd grade 25. These correlate with the Words
Their Way Developmental Spelling Inventory (same folks, or some of the same,
who developed Words Their Way did the same w/ PALS--out of Univ. of VA).
Words start with CVC, include some beginning & ending blends & digraphs,
move on into long vowel spelling patterns, "other" spelling patterns (oi,
aw). The word list & spelling inventory combine to give a "summed score" and
there is a benchmark (different for different times of year).

I think that's everything!

Melissa/VA/2nd

On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 11:02 PM,  wrote:

> Can anyone give me more information about PALS?  I’m wondering how it
> stacks up with the Observation Survey, Word Analysis of DRA, Early Literacy
> Reading Inventory (J. Johns)?
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elizabeth Hiles 
> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group <
> mosaic@literacyworkshop.org>
> Sent: Tue, Apr 13, 2010 7:27 am
> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] need evaluative tool for kindergartners and first
> graders
>
>
> PALS - Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening
> can be found at http://pals.virginia.edu
> It is designed for PreSchool through 3rd grade for teachers.
> You can contact the PALS office to find out how to get it for your
> school.
> It is the best!!!  It is not just a diagnostic tool.  It helps
> teachers plan instruction
> and provides excellent resources.
>
> On Apr 13, 2010, at 7:49 AM, Patricia Kimathi wrote:
>
> > Careful there are two PALS screening tools one is PALS and the other
> > is PAL Process Assessment of the Learner
> > Pat Kimathi
> > On Apr 12, 2010, at 3:24 PM, Elizabeth K. Hiles (ekhiles) wrote:
> >
> >> One of the best diagnostic tools for kindergarten and first grade is
> >> the
> >> Phonological Ability Literacy Screening  (PALS)  - go to
> www.pals.virginia.edu
> >> or  google  PALS
> >> PALS was designed by Marcia Invernizzi and colleagues at the
> >> University of Virginia.
> >> Also, Beverly Tyner has a screening inventory in her book that you
> >> can get through the
> >> International Reading Association   www.ira.org
> >> The book is Differentiated Instruction K-2
> >>
> >> 
> >> From: mosaic-bounces+ekhiles=henrico.k12.va...@literacyworkshop.org
> >> [mosaic-bounces+ekhiles=henrico.k12.va...@literacyworkshop.org
> >> ] On Behalf Of Amy Lesemann [amy.lesem...@gmail.com]
> >> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 3:08 PM
> >> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
> >> Subject: [MOSAIC] need evaluative tool for kindergartners and first
> >> graders
> >>
> >> Hello - I am a reading specialist w

Re: [MOSAIC] Early reader assessments

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Will we be notified when it's available?



Ellen Stein

Reading Resource Teacher

Riverview Elementary School

410-887-1428

est...@bcps.org



-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
cnjpal...@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 5:59 AM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Early reader assessments





Gena

It cannot be sent through the listserv. The only way we can share it is to

post it to the Tools page. Please send it off list to me OR to Keith Mack

so we  can upload for you.

Jennifer (list moderator)

In a message dated 6/16/2010 1:08:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

gena.sch...@yahoo.com writes:



I'd love  to! I'll have to get it from the school but I'll post it as soon

as I get  it,





~Gena~







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Re: [MOSAIC] Words their Way

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Here is a website that has some examples of word sorts:

http://www.literacyconnections.com/wordstheirway.php



Ellen Stein

Reading Resource Teacher

Riverview Elementary School

410-887-1428

est...@bcps.org



-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Patricia Kimathi
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 7:40 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Words their Way



Would you be willing to share a word sort and exactly what you say

(explicit instruction) as you introduce it.  I really am not sure I am

doing it right after all of this time.   I never thought to ask

someone to demonstrate online.  Thank you.

PatK

On Jun 14, 2010, at 4:27 AM, mimos...@comcast.net wrote:



> I have used Words Their Way and Word Journeys for nine years.

> Explicit instruction on the sort is an essential component for

> success. I have also found that explaining the sort as a way to help

> students to decode as they encounter unknown words in their reading

> is also helpful, especially for my struggling readers; they are very

> often also the struggling spellers. In addition, I emphasize that

> the children must say the words as they sort them. This connection

> between sight and sound improves retention of the pattern.

>

> Maura

> 5/NJ

>

> - Original Message -

> From: "Patricia Kimathi" 

> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" 
>  >

> Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 3:09:03 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern

> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Words their Way

>

> You said it so much better than I could have, but I always felt like

> the sorts needed more instruction.

> Thank you.

> Pat K

> On Jun 13, 2010, at 1:22 PM, kuko...@aol.com wrote:

>

>> I find that without the inclusion of transfers on an

>> assessment (and not for bonus points) as well as needed the didactic

>> detailed

>> explanation of why each sort is working the way it does(in other

>> words

>> the phonics rules that support and govern the word patterns...

>> which takes

>> more time than the groups schedule comfortably allows) i feel the

>> program at

>> least at the first grade level is lackluster and depends on

>> responsible

>> partnerships which is not always the case for dependent strugglers

>> at this

>

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Re: [MOSAIC] Words their Way

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Here are some examples of Word Sorts. This is from LITERARY CONNECTION.COM

http://www.literacyconnections.com/wordstheirway.php




Picture Sort for ch, sh, and th Digraphs
ftp://ftp.prenhall.com/pub/ect/curriculum_and_instruction.q-081/bear/f01-02b.pdf


Picture Sort for ch, sh, and th Digraphs
ftp://ftp.prenhall.com/pub/ect/curriculum_and_instruction.q-081/bear/f01-03a.pdf


Word Sort for Doubling Before -ed
ftp://ftp.prenhall.com/pub/ect/curriculum_and_instruction.q-081/bear/f01-05a.pdf






Ellen Stein

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Would you be willing to share a word sort and exactly what you say

(explicit instruction) as you introduce it.  I really am not sure I am

doing it right after all of this time.   I never thought to ask

someone to demonstrate online.  Thank you.

PatK

On Jun 14, 2010, at 4:27 AM, mimos...@comcast.net wrote:



> I have used Words Their Way and Word Journeys for nine years.

> Explicit instruction on the sort is an essential component for

> success. I have also found that explaining the sort as a way to help

> students to decode as they encounter unknown words in their reading

> is also helpful, especially for my struggling readers; they are very

> often also the struggling spellers. In addition, I emphasize that

> the children must say the words as they sort them. This connection

> between sight and sound improves retention of the pattern.

>

> Maura

> 5/NJ

>

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>

> You said it so much better than I could have, but I always felt like

> the sorts needed more instruction.

> Thank you.

> Pat K

> On Jun 13, 2010, at 1:22 PM, kuko...@aol.com wrote:

>

>> I find that without the inclusion of transfers on an

>> assessment (and not for bonus points) as well as needed the didactic

>> detailed

>> explanation of why each sort is working the way it does(in other

>> words

>> the phonics rules that support and govern the word patterns...

>> which takes

>> more time than the groups schedule comfortably allows) i feel the

>> program at

>> least at the first grade level is lackluster and depends on

>> responsible

>> partnerships which is not always the case for dependent strugglers

>> at this

>

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Re: [MOSAIC] 5th grade summer school

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Is this book for elementary school? In doing some research I can only locate 
this title for high school students.


Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

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If you can get your hands on a Daybook by Great Source, you have lots of short 
text and valuable strategy lessons. I teach fifth grade summer school as well 
and found this worked well for my kids.
Maura
5/NJ
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To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" 

Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 9:03:30 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [MOSAIC] 5th grade summer school

First of all, just want to say thank you to everyone for all their insight! I 
do not actively email but I do read everything and have gotten so many fabulous 
ideas from this listserv, so thanks to all these amazing ideas. I am getting 
ready to teach 5th grade summer school. I am looking for any suggestions about 
short term, possibly intense instruction. Any ideas? Thanks, Carrie Carrie 
Davis Third Grade Teacher Buford Academy Building Community; Serving Students 
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behalf of Nicole Rinehardt Sent: Sat 5/15/2010 8:40 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading 
Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] lesson on inferring 
for k and first grade I could see using this with our fifth graders too. Does 
anyone have lesson ideas for grade 5-6?  From: 
Ron Borchert To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: 
Sat, May 15, 2010 2:05:05 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] lesson on inferring for k and 
first grade Does anyone have a great lesson on teaching inference to 
kindergarten/first grade students. I would suggest using the book Dear Juno by 
Soyung Pak. It is in our third grade Treasures (McMillan/McGraw reading series) 
and also available through Amazon. It is about an little boy that has a 
grandmother living in Korea. His grandmother sends him a letter written in 
Korean which he can't read. He asks his mother to read it to him, but she is 
too busy so he tries to figure out what his grandmother wrote him. Luckily 
grandma drew a few pictures and sent him a picture. Based on these clues he is 
able to figure out the content of the letter. When his mother finally reads the 
letter to him, his inferences are confirmed. It is a very effective and 
transparent book to teach inferring. Barb 
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Re: [MOSAIC] Read Aloud LIst

[Stein, Ellen H.]

That list would be helpful for all grades.

Ellen Stein
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Riverview Elementary School
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What grade do you work with?


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Subject: [MOSAIC] Read Aloud LIst
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:59:10 -0400

Does anyone have a list of read alouds and/or picture books they use 
for teaching specific literary elements?
(cause and effect, foreshadowing, flashbacks, etc.)
Thanks,
Marianne


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Re: [MOSAIC] Professional Library

[Stein, Ellen H.]

We use it with our primary grade, 1 and 2.

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
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In a message dated 2/25/2010 7:57:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
pkima...@earthlink.net writes:

What  grade levels does this work with?
PatK
On Feb 24, 2010, at 9:20 PM,  Mills, Kathleen wrote:

> Comprehension Connections by Tanny  McGregor


I use it very successfully in Kindergarten.  Kinderjane/SC   :-)
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Re: [MOSAIC] Strategies Across Grade Levels

[Stein, Ellen H.]

I hope the whole list will get this resource.


Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
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I would love to view this as well. kd...@mail.cps.k12.ar.us
thanks!

On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 8:37 AM, Elizabeth Caroli wrote:

> This would be great to see!  If it cannot be posted here, and if you find
> it, my email is ecar...@mvschools.org
> Thanks so much.
>
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> >
> > Lynnette Van Dyke
> >
> > vandy...@michigan.gov, 517-241-3508
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> > Kendra,
> > I wish you would share the results online or send to me directly if no
> > one else is interested Pat Kimathi On Dec 14, 2009, at 12:39 PM,
> > hccarl...@comcast.net wrote:
> >
> >> I don't know if I still have this, but I put together a scope and
> >> sequence for my school disrict. I tried to integrate our state
> >> (Illinois) standards. If I can find it, let me know how I can post
> >> this.
> >>
> >> Carol
> >>
> >> - Original Message -
> >> From: "Kendra Carroll" 
> >> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
> >> Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:11:50 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada
> >> Central
> >> Subject: [MOSAIC] Strategies Across Grade Levels
> >>
> >> Good Morning! As a teacher coach, I have been questioning how strategy
> >
> >> lesson should look different across K-5. In our system, we take a
> >> strategy a month to focus on. The teachers that I work with and I have
> >
> >> started a discussion about how we should be doing different lessons at
> >
> >> each grade level. Have any of you addressed this in your schools and
> >> what did it look like? Are there any resources out there for us to
> >> use?
> >> Thanks so much:-)
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Re: [MOSAIC] Seasonal activities

[Stein, Ellen H.]

I also have been the lone Jewish teacher but I made it my business to share my 
holiday with the students. We made latkes and doughnuts,  "lit" candles daily 
for eight days, told the Maccabee story , etc. Other teachers covered my class 
while I visited their classes with my story. I (and they) shared the winter 
holiday season with ALL the holidays that come at that time of the year. 

Ellen Stein
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Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 4:22 PM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] Seasonal activities

Please remember that not everyone in your class may celebrate Christmas.  As 
the one Jewish teacher in my school I often feel frustrated by the focus on 
Christmas-themed activities and worksheets this time of year.  (And paying 
acknowledgment that Hannukah and Kwanza occur around the same time as Christmas 
does not mean that the teacher has been inclusive so now they can do all sorts 
of other Christmas activites.)
Natasha


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I don't know what grade you are talking about but one year with my
Kindergartners I read aloud five different Christmas or winter-oriented
books by Jan Brett and then we made a graph showing which was our
favorite one person, one vote. It was a bar graph; each child got a
square to add to the bar under a picture of the book they liked best.

Have them paint (or draw) a picture of their family at Christmas and
write about it.

Renee

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Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 09:00:55 -0700
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and onto Renee's:  a great time to experiment with borders and with
illuminated letters.

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Renee  wrote:

>
> On Dec 2, 2009, at 7:43 PM, reading wrote:
>
>  Does anyone have any good lessons/activities to use the week before winter
>> break? We're finishing up a unit soon and it'd be nice to have something
>> light and timely for the few days before break begins.
>>
>
> I don't know what grade you are talking about but one year with my
> Kindergartners I read aloud five different Christmas or winter-oriented
> books by Jan Brett and then we made a graph showing which was our
> favorite one person, one vote. It was a bar graph; each child got a
> square to add to the bar under a picture of the book they liked best.
>
> Have them paint (or draw) a picture of their family at Christmas and write
> about it.
>
> Renee
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The family of one my students decided to try an even grander structure at home 
and the boy was looking for inspiration online when he came across a website 
that listed the first direction as "Send all the kids to grandma's." Boy, we 
had a good laugh about that one.


Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist
Broken Bow, NE






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> And far sadder for the teachers than we really realize.
>
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>>
>> My class once made full sized gingerbread houses.  Used the pattern from my
>> old Joy of Cooking.  We read lots of gingery books, calculated area and
>> perimeter for the pattern pieces, looked for online tips, etc.  Kids brought
>> in nearly all of the ingredients and mixed and baked in groups. Talk about
>> learning about the importance of precision in measurement (one group
>> produced a dough that was way too soft--we saved it by glueing to
>> cardboard).  Parents were GREAT about donating candy--and there was another
>> opportunity to discuss patterning.  There was so much happy learning going
>> on. Then came the big discussion--how does a group of 6 divide a single
>> house?  The kids decided to raffle them off. We put them 

Re: [MOSAIC] DIBELS

[Stein, Ellen H.]

We use DIBELS and use the retell section as a guide to comprehension. We can 
assess the difference by noting whether the students did a word by word 
retelling or gave a summary of the passage.
 

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
est...@bcps.org
 
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Kendra Carroll
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 2:16 PM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] DIBELS

Our system has just chosen to assess using DIBELS.  For those of you who
use it, which students are you assessing?  Do you use a different method
to assess comprehension, if so, what?  Thanks for your input!!

 

Kendra Carroll

Elementary Teacher Coach 

Sandy Ridge Elementary School: Amostown Rd; Sandy Ridge, NC 27046

Phone: 336 871-2400 Fax 336 871-2025

Pine Hall Elementary School: 1400 Pine Hall Road; Pine Hall, North
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Re: [MOSAIC] comprehension

[Stein, Ellen H.]

We have found that modeling the "think aloud" strategy is very helping in 
getting kids to "think about their thinking." In the modeling, the teacher 
thinks aloud about a sentence or two that he has read to see what prior 
knowledge the reader (modeler) brings to the text. Then we ask ourselves about 
the passage to make sense of the text; aseries of thought (outloud) that say, 
"I wonder," or "what if.," "I think" We've used the MOT strategies as well 
as those of Debbie Miller (REading With Meaning) Tanny McGregor's Classroom 
Connections and The Comprehension Toolkit. All wonderful resources for teachers.



Ellen

llen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Brenda 
White-Keller [brenda...@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 2:07 AM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] comprehension

After looking at the STAR test scores for our 4th graders, we realize they were 
low in comprehension.  What techniques or strategies do you all recommend for 
raising the student's comprehension of daily reading and application to testing?
Thanks,
Gordon
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Re: [MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** Re: K-12 reading assessment program recommendations

[Stein, Ellen H.]

When our district adopted DIBLES about 7 years ago. We talked about the 
possibilty of Palm Pilots then. And here we are 7 years later and we're still 
talking! However, the online datasystem although sporadically 
temperamental, is a very powerful tool.

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Sue Van 
Ausdle [svanaus...@psd.wednet.edu]
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 2:38 PM
To: A Reading Comprehension Strateg
Subject: [MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** Re: K-12 reading assessment program
recommendations

Our district is using the DIBELS assessment - fast, easy screening tool. We use 
it on Palm pilots so the only paper used is the student copy. The test is 
completely scored on the Palm. It makes it very easy to administer and you have 
instant results - high risk, some risk, low risk, progress graphs, etc. There 
are benchmark materials so progress goals are set for each individual; the 
students, teachers and parents can clearly see if the student is progressing 
appropriately or not. It is for k-6 and has been a great tool used by all the 
teachers for planning instruction, targeting needs, and conferences with 
parents. It is a screening tool, not a diagnostic assessment.


On Friday, September 11, 2009 9:20 AM, Mark & Rachele' Thummel 
 wrote:
I work in a fairly small district where we are looking into purchasing a
K-12 reading assessment (not a reading program).  We are wanting a program
that focuses on word recognition, fluency and reading comprehension (other
reading elements are fine too).  Additionally, it needs to be something we
can administer fairly quickly.  We do have some money to spend on this, but
cannot spend tons.  I know there are a lot of assessments out there, but I
need recommendations of those that have worked in existing districts.

I went through the archives and was not able to see any strands on this
topic . . . but if someone knows of a strand to read, please let me know so
we don't re-discuss this . . . Thanks!


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Re: [MOSAIC] workshop

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Turn and talk is a wonderful strategy. But, it needs a "class meeting" beforw 
you begin. It's helpful to make a class "Good Work Policy Chart" (instead of 
"class rules") that students

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
est...@bcps.org
 

-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Beverlee Paul
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 12:48 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] workshop

Why would you have partners at all for turn and talk?  Why not turn to
whomever is next to you, which will hopefully be someone different most of
the time?

On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 8:10 AM,  wrote:

> Yesterday the grade 3-8 teachers in my district met together to have
> training on workshop.
>
> Our trainer said that partners for turn and talk should be kept the same
> all year.  The trainer also said that students should pick their only
> partners.
>
> I'd like to move partners around (maybe as often as every six weeks) as I
> see that certain students could help each other learn more.  I also want to
> pick the partners because there are always some students who want to work
> together, but they just goof off.
>
> Letting students choose their partner, and then breaking up that partner
> group a week later, will create lots of uproar.  It's smoother for me to
> just match the partners from the beginning.
>
> So... do I really have to let the students pick their partners?  If so,
> why?  Do I need to keep the same pairs all year?  If so, why?
> Jan
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Re: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability

[Stein, Ellen H.]

If kids have books have a selection of books they can read independently, they 
are much more willing to choice from a topic (sports) or any genre they like. 
The key is to have books students can read independently (without struggling) 
on a topic they like.
 

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
est...@bcps.org
 
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From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Stewart, L
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 9:05 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability

When I told my class I was thinking of requiring them to read 25 books, there 
was a collective gasp.  Most of them are what I would consider non-readers.  
They did little or no reading over the summer.  I am not sure that the required 
reading will accomplish what I want, which is to turn some of them at least 
into readers!

Leslie R.Stewart
Grade 3 Teacher
lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us
203-481-5386, 203-483-0749 FAX

To feel most beautifully alive means to be reading something beautiful,  ready 
always to apprehend in the flow of language the sudden flash of poetry.  ~ 
Gaston Bachelard ~

From: mosaic-bounces+lstewart=branford.k12.ct...@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+lstewart=branford.k12.ct...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Susanne Lee [susannelee...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:57 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability

I would love to know what you do.  I told my class that I was "thinking" of 
having them read a certain of books in each genre during the year.  I told them 
that I was going to wait until the end of Sept when they tally the amount of 
books they have read in Aug/Sept and then I will decide.  They have a sheet in 
their notebooks that lists the genres and they have to tally what they read.
  I am not sure as to how many books I will require them to read.   I want to 
say at least 25 books which I think is very doable.  Is that number too low?   
What about our ESL kids?   I am eager to "read" the conversations you have on 
this topic.   I still have to finish the last chapter or 2 of the book.  We 
started school at the beginning of Aug and I am still reeling with beg of the 
year stuff.   We have too many "new "things this year and it is hard getting 
going.

--- On Thu, 9/3/09, Stewart, L  wrote:


From: Stewart, L 
Subject: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability
To: "'mosaic@literacyworkshop.org'" 
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2009, 12:55 PM


After reading The Book Whisperer, I am considering setting a goal for my third 
grade students to read a certain amount of books in specific genres.  I am 
wondering if anyone has done this with this grade level and if you would share 
how you did it and if you thought it was/was not successful in exposing 
children to a variety of genres and holding them to a reading diet.  What would 
you consider to be an acceptable number of books to require for reading in a 
school year for third graders?
Thanks.

Leslie R. Stewart
(203)481-5386 X310  FAX (203)483-0749
lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us

Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and 
those who matter don't mind."
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Re: [MOSAIC] RtI

[Stein, Ellen H.]

We have found that when we get the kids involved in conversations before they 
write, they have a much better sence of what they write. So, if we, as a class, 
small group, or pair, share what we've read, in terms of "strategies good 
readers use," they are much more able to put those conversations on paper.

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Hillary 
Marchel [march...@hawthorn73.org]
Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 8:05 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] RtI

I think their reading words and not a story. For the most part their
reading is mechanical. Of course after studying comprehension
strategies during the year, the students read with prosody,intonation
and comprehension. I'm really talking more about the beginning of the
year. I guess I would like to look into some research and see what is
says about children who are good readers  but not good writers. I like
your point about "thought." It is hard for some children and adults to
get their thoughts on paper. Do you use a reading program in
kindergarten? Thank you, Hillary
On Aug 29, 2009, at 2:10 PM, Laura Rieben wrote:

> I do think the two skills compliment each other but writing has a
> mechanical
> component and many different skills than reading does.  I have many
> good
> readers (high SES school) in Kindergarten each year.  I think they
> are truly
> reading.  Their ability to get their thoughts down on paper vary:
> some can
> write with spaces, capital letters, etc. and some start out the same
> as
> lower kindergarteners.  Why do you suspect that the children aren't
> really
> reading?  If they know the words, discuss the book, and can apply that
> learning to a new, previously unseen book, isn't that reading?
>
> On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 1:35 PM, Hillary Marchel  >wrote:
>
>> More food for thought. Ok, I have readers in my kindergarten
>> classroom.
>> Parents are for ever telling me their children can read. My focus
>> is to to
>> have the children enjoy reading and to teach all the facets of
>> comprehension
>> to all my students. Some questions.Any opinions about a
>> guided
>> reading program in kindergarten? Is it just memorization ( their
>> fortunate
>> to have someone reading to them so they have memorized the words)
>> at this
>> level when parents say their child can read? If a child is a good
>> reader
>> wouldn't he be a good writer? One is decoding and the other
>> recoding. What
>> does it say if the child is not a good writer but a real good
>> reader? Thanks
>> for your kind responses. Hillary
>>
>> On Aug 29, 2009, at 7:37 AM, EDWARD JACKSON wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I suppose this would be vital information if we were raising
>>> children to
>>> read word lists, rather than text.  Pat Cunnigham advocates
>>> reading names,
>>> which makes more sense to me.
>>>
>>>
>>> Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist
>>> Broken Bow, NE
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD
>>> Join me
>>>
>>> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:52:12 -0600
 From: elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca
 To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] RtI

 The missing link between nonsense words and unknown words is
 "meaning"...If the child has "nowhere else to look but at the
 word" find
 another book or ask for help.
 Elisa

 Elisa Waingort
 Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual
 Dalhousie Elementary
 Calgary, Canada

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 even
 touched. They must be felt within the heart.
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 Visit my blog, A Teacher's Ruminations, and post a message.
 http://waingortgrade2spanishbilingual.blogspot.com/

 Here's my point:  any multisyllabic word, or any word that you
 may have
 never seen before has a lot in common with non-sense words.
 Students must
 be absolutely fluent in the alphabetic principal in order to
 advance their
 reading skills.   A non-sense word test does a very good job of
 mimicking
 what kids need to be able to do when they have no where else to
 look but at
 the word...no pictures, no adult help, nothing but their own tool
 box of
 skills...and keep in mind that at some point, even context will
 break down
 as a way to figure out  meaning...

 give us good information on how kids attack words they have never
 seen
 before.

 Amy McGovern

 Reading Teacher

 Direct Instruction Specialist
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Re: [MOSAIC] Measuring Comprehension During Reading Workshop

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Yes. the dots are removable. You could also use sticky notes and students can 
write on them (also removable).

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Renee 
[phoenix...@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 8:33 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Measuring Comprehension During Reading Workshop

Are you saying that students actually stick sticky dots in the book?

Renee

On Aug 17, 2009, at 3:55 PM, Stein, Ellen H. wrote:

> We like to have "genuine conversations" with students about what
> they've read. The students use the colored dots to remember character
> details or some important visualization they got from the text, as
> well as inferences or conclusions they were able to draw from the
> text. With these "aids." marked in the book, they can refer back to
> the text to help with a good conversation about what they've gleaned.


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Re: [MOSAIC] Measuring Comprehension During Reading Workshop

[Stein, Ellen H.]

We like to have "genuine conversations" with students about what they've read. 
The students use the colored dots to remember character details or some 
important visualization they got from the text, as well as inferences or 
conclusions they were able to draw from the text. With these "aids." marked in 
the book, they can refer back to the text to help with a good conversation 
about what they've gleaned.

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Carmen 
Matsuura [mrscma...@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 5:14 AM
To: MOSAIC
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Measuring Comprehension During Reading Workshop

Ellen and Les P could you tell us a little more about how students would 
remember their thought for each dot or post-it?  Do they keep track of it in a 
reading notebook or write a note on the post-it?



Carmen

> We used the same technique using color coded self sticking "dots" to denote 
> different ideas, i.e. characters thoughts and actions, words in the text that 
> created pictures (visulaizing) setting, problem solution, inferences, etc.
>
> Ellen Stein


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Re: [MOSAIC] Measuring Comprehension During Reading Workshop

[Stein, Ellen H.]

We used the same technique using color coded self sticking "dots" to denote 
different ideas, i.e. characters thoughts and actions, words in the text that 
created pictures (visulaizing) setting, problem solution, inferences, etc.

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
lesp...@aol.com [lesp...@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 8:47 PM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Measuring Comprehension During Reading Workshop

This seems to be an issue for all of us.  Of course, the longer you  teach
the more familiar you will become with the books that are in your  library.
But in the meantime,
1.  Have students mark places that have helped them get to know a  character
2.  have readers marks spots that indicate a movement in time
3. have readers make predictions and mark places that support that
prediction
4.  have readers put post its on places that allow them to create  mental
images.
And so on

Then of course, provide short texts with which you ARE familiar (at
independent levels) and use them for a quick assessment.

Hope that helps a bit.

Les P


In a message dated 8/16/2009 7:21:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
ay9...@wayne.edu writes:

Hello  ,

I am currently finishing my last class before I begin my student  teaching
this fall.  During my pre-student teaching my cooperating  teacher used
reading workshops, which I plan on using in the future.   Although I like the
idea of reading workshops, I found it difficult to know  how well the students
were understanding what they read, especially with books  I was unfamiliar
with.  I would discuss what they have read with certain  students but found
that it didn't really give me a good idea of their  comprehension.  While I
have learned about workshops for the last couple  of years I have only
witnessed it in the classroom for a long period of time  once.  I was wondering
how teachers monitor what their students are  reading during this time?  With
students bringing books from home,  checking out from the library, or
selecting from a classroom library I feel  that students can tell me anything
about what they have just read because I  personally have not read the books.
Any tips or suggestions to help me  understand how the students are
progressing throughout the  year?

Mitchell May
Wayne State  University

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Re: [MOSAIC] Sustained Silent Reading

[Stein, Ellen H.]

I also believe silent independent reading is key...however, with a caveat.

1. To be sure students are actually reading during that time, we need to 
conference with them daily just for a minute or two to check for comprehension. 

2.  A "Jot Journal" to write a sentence about what they read today.

3. Make sure students are reading at their indendent level.


Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Renee 
[phoenix...@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:42 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Sustained Silent Reading

yes, yes, yes!

Renee


On Jul 29, 2009, at 8:24 AM, ebe...@comcast.net wrote:

>
>
> Do you think independent silent reading helps improve students
> comprehension?
>
>
>
> Elizabeth Holste
>
> 5th grade
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Re: [MOSAIC] teaching parents how to read to their children

[Stein, Ellen H.]

I think that Open house time is a fabulous opportunity to share that! You 
probably won't have as captive an audience any other time of the year!

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Dana Conti 
[damar...@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 11:52 AM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] teaching parents how to read to their children

Hello everyone!

As I am putting together my open house information for my parents, I always
emphasize the importance of reading to and with their children daily.  I
would like to teach my parents how to read with their children and I'd love
some advice.  Should I take the time during my open house to teach this or
should I deliver the information at another time.  I want my parents to
understand the importance of reading daily and want this information to
reach them at the earliest time of year.  Most of my parents attend open
house since it's a time when they get to meet their child's teacher and get
answers to any questions they may have.  In September, our school offers a
Curriculum night however, most kindergarten parents do not attend.  I don't
want to insult any of my parents and any advice is greatly appreciated!

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Re: [MOSAIC] Strategy discussion starts this week...

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Has the weekly strategy discussion begun? I have the date of 7/06 as the start 
but I haven't received any "discussion."

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
est...@bcps.org
 

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From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of 
Sharon Hall
Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 6:28 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: [MOSAIC] Strategy discussion starts this week...


7/06 Making Connections - I will start this discussion in a separate post
7/13 Questioning
7/20 Visualizing
7/27 Inferring
8/03 Determining Importance
8/10 Synthesizing
 
Sharon/4th Grade




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Re: [MOSAIC] reading help for second grade

[Stein, Ellen H.]

The questions asked in the JGB program are wonderful. But we shouldn't ask 
those kinds of questions JUST to the highly able! All of our kids can't read 
but the can all think. We need to give them more opportunities to do higher 
level thinking. 

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
est...@bcps.org
 
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[mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of kim 
lum
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 7:04 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading help for second grade

This past year in second grade  I used the Junior Great Books program. This
was for my above kids and I was blessed to have a mom that worked with that
group twice a week. It was great because all the higher level work was
scribed there. The kids seemed to enjoy having their own special books and I
noticed more connections in their discussions too.

On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 11:17 AM,  wrote:

> Elmira! I  just left Western New York..Leroy:) Back to HO!! Florida:(
>  You have a great problem:) Usually teachers need to know high interest low
> readability..you need high interest...high readabilitythe last time
> someone asked about this I was stumped...but I did some research and some
> gifted teachers say that the best thing to use are classics in their
> original version!!! Try it:) Find any classic piece of literature that would
> be at the second grade interest level however ususally the original version
> has much more challenging text readability.
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
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> Sent: Mon, Jul 6, 2009 3:43 pm
> Subject: [MOSAIC] reading help for second grade
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> Hello Everyone and Happy Summer!
>
> I have been a special education teacher for 22 years.  In September, I
> will be a first time second grade teacher.  I am very excited about this
>  new
> endeavor.  It has re-energized me and I feel like a brand-new  teacher. I
> have been doing comprehension strategies for several years now,  as a
> push-in
> support teacher and have collaborated with the general education  teachers
> on many occasions.
>
> My question is this:  I know that I am going to have some top-notch
> readers coming into second grade who can also comprehend (fifth-sixth
>  grade).
> I
> am wondering if anyone has suggestions as to the best way to  find reading
> material that is at the appropriate reading level  of the student but is
> also
> at their maturity level. I would  appreciate authors, titles, series, etc.
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
> Sincerely,
> Denise Glowaski
> Elmira Heights, NY
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Re: [MOSAIC] weekly strategy

[Stein, Ellen H.]

I'd also like that.

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428

From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] 
On Behalf Of Shannon Lauer [lau...@aaps.k12.mi.us]
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 8:14 PM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] weekly strategy

I would like to join the weekly strategy, but I would also like the
"stuff" and "worksheets" that teachers use to see what the students
are thinking.

Thanks,

Shannon



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Re: [MOSAIC] Mentor Texts

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Our district supports 6+1 Trait Wring so I've attached a list of mentor texts 
for the Idea trait. These are great books are great for any trait but are used 
to model exemplary writing. 

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
est...@bcps.org
 
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From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Betty Laughlin
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 5:05 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mentor Texts


I would like a list of mentor texts for 2nd grade too if anyone has one.

--- On Mon, 6/8/09, Moyer, Rob  wrote:

> From: Moyer, Rob 
> Subject: [MOSAIC] Mentor Texts
> To: "mosaic@literacyworkshop.org" 
> Date: Monday, June 8, 2009, 6:48 AM
> We are beginning to write Independent
> Reading Workshop Unit sof Study.  We are trying to
> match grade levels up with Great literature as mentor
> text.  Does anyone have any suggestions for great 5th
> Grade mentor texts?  or list of mentor texts by grade
> level.
> 
> Rob
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Re: [MOSAIC] weekly strategy study

[Stein, Ellen H.]

Included in lessons could be how to engage kids in the thinking about the text. 
If you've seen Comprehension Connections, by Tanny McGregor, they share 
specific activities that are engaging and interactive, where kids are "doing" 
while they're thinking.  

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
est...@bcps.org
 

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From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Carrie Cahill
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 9:44 AM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] weekly strategy study

I'd like to see this look more like sharing of lessons rather than stuff
that goes with the lessons.  Can we talk about how we learn and
ultimately teach each strategy and not focus on the tools for teaching
them?  Otherwise my fear is that we will only scratch the surface which
is exactly the opposite of what we want to do with our teaching.
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Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

[Stein, Ellen H.]

As a new member, please include me as well.

Ellen Stein
Reading Resource Teacher
Riverview Elementary School
410-887-1428
est...@bcps.org
 
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[mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of sheila eisen
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 10:47 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?


As a literacy coach, as well as a reading specialist, I'd love to take part in 
this!  This is the perfect time to "get organized"

Sheila in Illinois

--- On Sun, 6/7/09, lesp...@aol.com  wrote:

> From: lesp...@aol.com 
> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?
> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
> Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009, 9:14 PM
> let's do this but keep it on the
> listserv and anyone who's interested can  
> take part.
>  
> Leslie
>  
>  
> In a message dated 6/7/2009 8:09:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight
> Time,  
> readg...@aol.com
> writes:
> 
> Sharon,
> This does sound like an awesome idea.  Once I am
> out  for the summer  (NYC 
> goes til the bitter end 6/26), I will be in a  better
> position to go thru 
> my  
> materials.  I have no doubt that  the other
> members  will be as  interested 
> as I am in  participating.
> 
> Arlene in NYC
> 
> 
> In a message dated 6/7/2009  7:38:22 P.M. Eastern
> Daylight Time,  
> lh...@cinci.rr.com 
> writes:
> 
> I am  fairly new to this group and now that I'm out
> for  the summer I feel
> like I  have time to really think about how to
> use  the different strategies
> as well  as research more
> information.   Forgive me if this has been
> done,  
> but
> would anyone be interested  in doing a weekly study of
> each of the  
> strategies
> - for example,  one week on questioning, the next on
> visualizing,  etc?   
> Each
> week we could talk about different resources you use, 
> books,  strategies 
> for
> teaching and sharing any materials you
> have   created.  I'd be willing to
> create a website linking anything  shared  so
> that we could all have ready
> access to the  materials.
> 
> 
> 
> If  this has been done already or you know of 
> somewhere with all of  this
> information, please let me know.  If  you are
> interested in doing  a weekly
> strategy study, please respond  and perhaps we can set
> something   up.
> 
> 
> 
> Sharon
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