[MOSAIC] Primary Comprehension Toolkit

2008-05-06 Thread ckmet
Hi all-

I just left the IRA Exhibitor Hall with my newly purchased Primary
Comprehension Toolkit. I have heard some wonderful things about the
toolkit being used in the upper elementary. So far, I am the only one in
my school implementing the strategies based on Harvey and Goudvis ( I
know, I can hear the gasps already! ). But, I heard of this toolkit that
may help my planning. My hopes are that I can pilot it in my classroom and
administration may catch on.

Does anyone have any thoughts on the toolkit? Suggestions or ideas for its
use?

Christina





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[MOSAIC] DailyFive/ReadersWorkshop

2008-05-14 Thread ckmet
Hi all-

Does anyone have a sample schedule they use that incorporates both a Daily
Five model and Readers Workshop Model using comprehension strategy
instruction?


I would like to see how the two is integrated. If you can share, it would
be most appreciated.


Christina


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Re: [MOSAIC] Reading grades

2007-08-09 Thread ckmet
Jane,

I work in a charter school and we too have moved from the basal readers
into a more literature based reading instruction. In order to assess, we
perform guided reading groups and determine whether a child is on, above,
or below level through the use of running records. We also administer the
DRA. We do not use number grades on the report card, instead we use
letters: N, U, S, VG, and E. So if a child is reading on level he would
receive a S and so forth. Perhaps you and your team can create a rubric to
correlate the numbers on ure report card to below, on, and above level
readers.

Christina


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Re: [MOSAIC] Dyslexia

2007-08-12 Thread ckmet
No wonder children have problems with letter reversals until grade three.
>From the moment they were born they were taught object permanence. An
apple is an apple whether facing left or right, up or down. A lamp is a
lamp whether on a table or on the floor. Oh, but wait, now we're telling
them a "b" is a "b" if facing right, but its a "d" if facing left! Aye,
the english language :)


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Re: [MOSAIC] readers workshop

2007-08-26 Thread ckmet
Cami,
This will be the second week launching readers workshop in my 2nd grade
classroom. In addition to modeling procedures to the students, it is
equally as important to establish that reading is important and
meaningful. Here are some ideas of mini lessons you can do . . .

-"Reading is. . . " Have students tell you what they think reading is or
what readers do. You'll be surprised how much their answers change from
the beginning of the year to the end.
-"My favorite place to read. . . "
-What is readers workshop? Chart the difference between readers workshop
independent reading vs. D.E.A.R
-Have students share their favorite picture book. Discuss what makes their
writing effective (this will lend itself nicely to writers workshop as
well)
-Book Nooks (areas in the room we can read)
-Workshop rules and appropiate voices
-Caring for books and the classroom library. Discuss its organization and
practice taking and returning books.
-How to choose the "just right" book vs. "easy" and "challenging"I would
bring in a magazine, novel, and textbook to demonstrate that there is a
difference for adults as well.
-What does a good listener look/sound like
-What does partner reading look/sound like

I hope that helps!

Christina



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Re: [MOSAIC] Text for Launching

2007-09-07 Thread ckmet
Laura,

Here are a list of titles I have used in launching my readers workshop.

Reading Makes You Feel Good  Todd Parr
- create anchor chart "Reading is. . . "

Peter Rabbit  Beatrix Potter
-what does a good listener look/sound like?

The Best Place to Read
-finding "book nooks" in our classroom

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
-choosing a just right book

By the way, I noticed on your website that you were from Staten Island. I
currently live in Tampa, but I lived in Staten Island up until college. My
family still lives there near the mall. Just wanted to share that with
you, since I NEVER meet anyone from there down here.

Christina


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[MOSAIC] Help!

2007-10-03 Thread ckmet

Hi fellow reading enthusiasts,

I was recently awarded an amazing opportunity by my coordinator: the
chance to present the comprehension strategies to our k-5 team in hopes of
adopting them across the grade levels. I am extremely excited about this
as I have been pushing for a reading coach position at my school (there
currently isn't even the position in my school, so i'd be the first) and I
feel like this presentation will be kind of like an interview. Currently,
I am the ONLY one who is fluent, even familiar in the comprehension
strategies as well as all the other amazing books out there including
Miller, McGregor, Zimmerman, etc. so it is extremely important that I am
very well prepared. I have to plan a year long staff development plan,
with an introductory presentation of the readers workshop model, and a
different strategy each month. I'd like to provide the teachers with
sample lessons, anchor charts, and videos of my own teaching. I remember
reading on this email group of someone having to do the same thing and I'd
LOVE if you or anyone else, could share some information with me (ideas,
plans, resources, etc). Thank you for your help!

Christina
2nd grade
Tampa, Florida


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Re: [MOSAIC] Help!

2007-10-04 Thread ckmet
Kendra,

That is some great advice. That was my concern as well. I didnt want to
"lecture" as I've been to plenty of trainings at my own school where even
myself just sat there doodling in my planner because I didnt want to be
lectured to. Thanks for your help!


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[MOSAIC] Help. .(again)

2007-10-04 Thread ckmet
Thank you to you all for your great advice concerning my upcoming
presentation. However, I have yet another question. I decided that in
order to  pump up some of our team members, I would like to facilitate a
reading group prior to the presentation so that when the time comes they
will have some more background and feel a bit more at ease and all the
"new" information won't be so foreign. I'm torn between starting with
"Mosaic of Thought" or "Reading with Meaning." What do you all think?
Also, as far as starting the group. . . What do you think would be the
best possible way of advertising? We all know that not every teacher is
open to new ideas and I really want to present it in the best light
possible. Please share any of your thoughts or personal experiences.


Christina


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Re: [MOSAIC] mastery of stragies

2007-10-06 Thread ckmet
Gina,

I found the same true in my classroom. After insisting they code T-S, T-T,
T-W, it dawned on me that my kids were focusing more on whether they were
"coding" correctly than on their actual connections. Instead, I introduced
it to them and allowed them to come up with their own unique ways to code
whether it be a picture or writing. Some of my kids starting drawing a
lightbulb when they were reminded of something. Some would draw a book
when it reminded them of another story we have read in class. I found that
in my own reading, I often just mark text in the margins. Who cares
whether they code correctly, as long as they're finding meaning in what
they read. If they didn't have a connection, that was fine. After
conversing with their peers, they often find shared experiences.

Christina




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Re: [MOSAIC] mastery of strategies

2007-10-06 Thread ckmet
Rose,

I, too, am a second grade teacher and to be honest; the best way I have
found to assess my children in the use of their strategies is through
simple conversation through readers conferences and taking anecdotal
notes. There is a strategy rubric available that you can use to assess
formally from your anecdotal records:

http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/Strategy%20Rubrics.pdf


Christina


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Re: [MOSAIC] optimal times for teaching reading

2007-10-19 Thread ckmet
Deb,

Last year I did my Readers Workshop in the afternoon due to scheduling
conflicts and it was brutal. I was able to get it changed and was able to
do it first thing in the morning. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

This year I'm forced to do it in the afternoon because of scheduling and I
am dying! I would pay to have it in the morning again. I have no research
to back me up, but from personal experience. . . FIRST THING IN THE AM


Christina


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Re: [MOSAIC] optimal times for teaching reading

2007-10-19 Thread ckmet
Deb,

Last year I did my Readers Workshop in the afternoon due to scheduling
conflicts and it was brutal. I was able to get it changed and was able to
do it first thing in the morning. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

This year I'm forced to do it in the afternoon because of scheduling and I
am dying! I would pay to have it in the morning again. I have no research
to back me up, but from personal experience. . . FIRST THING IN THE AM


Christina


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Re: [MOSAIC] optimal times for teaching reading

2007-10-19 Thread ckmet
Deb,

Last year I did my Readers Workshop in the afternoon due to scheduling
conflicts and it was brutal. I was able to get it changed and was able to
do it first thing in the morning. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

This year I'm forced to do it in the afternoon because of scheduling and I
am dying! I would pay to have it in the morning again. I have no research
to back me up, but from personal experience. . . FIRST THING IN THE AM


Christina


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Re: [MOSAIC] workshop

2007-10-22 Thread ckmet
I agree with Sue. For nonfiction, I would dfinately integrate the features
of nonfiction text and its importance in comprehension.


> For nonfiction, I might concentrate on activating schema, questioning and
> determining importance especially for the upper grades.
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Re: [MOSAIC] workshop

2007-10-22 Thread ckmet
I agree with Sue. For nonfiction, I would dfinately integrate the features
of nonfiction text and its importance in comprehension.


> For nonfiction, I might concentrate on activating schema, questioning and
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Re: [MOSAIC] workshop

2007-10-22 Thread ckmet
I agree with Sue. For nonfiction, I would dfinately integrate the features
of nonfiction text and its importance in comprehension.


> For nonfiction, I might concentrate on activating schema, questioning and
> determining importance especially for the upper grades.
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Re: [MOSAIC] workshop

2007-10-22 Thread ckmet
I agree with Sue. For nonfiction, I would dfinately integrate the features
of nonfiction text and its importance in comprehension.


> For nonfiction, I might concentrate on activating schema, questioning and
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Re: [MOSAIC] Inference

2007-10-25 Thread ckmet
I, too, struggled with the difference between an inference and prediction.
However, the more I researched, I see the difference. Especially in
listening to children. Inference is when a reader takes ones own
experience and background knowledge to "infer" meaning. A prediction is
"guessing" based on a pattern or sequence. For example, if I see a person
driving a minivan, I would "infer" that they have a large family because
in my experience most of the people I know with large families drive large
cars. If it has been raining everyday at 3pm, I would "predict" that it
will rain today at 3pm. Does that make sense?

Christina



> Hi--
>
> I am an elementary principal at a private school in Los Angeles and am new
> to this list serve.  Today I began working with my faculty on  inference.
> We
> got into a lengthy discussion about whether a prediction is  in fact an
> inference or the result of an inference.  I was wondering if  anyone has
> some
> thoughts on this topic.  Does anyone have any good  resources/picture
> books for the
> study of inference?
>
> Thanks,
>
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> Lower School Director
> Sinai Akiba Academy
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Re: [MOSAIC] Inference

2007-10-25 Thread ckmet
I, too, struggled with the difference between an inference and prediction.
However, the more I researched, I see the difference. Especially in
listening to children. Inference is when a reader takes ones own
experience and background knowledge to "infer" meaning. A prediction is
"guessing" based on a pattern or sequence. For example, if I see a person
driving a minivan, I would "infer" that they have a large family because
in my experience most of the people I know with large families drive large
cars. If it has been raining everyday at 3pm, I would "predict" that it
will rain today at 3pm. Does that make sense?

Christina



> Hi--
>
> I am an elementary principal at a private school in Los Angeles and am new
> to this list serve.  Today I began working with my faculty on  inference.
> We
> got into a lengthy discussion about whether a prediction is  in fact an
> inference or the result of an inference.  I was wondering if  anyone has
> some
> thoughts on this topic.  Does anyone have any good  resources/picture
> books for the
> study of inference?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shelley Lawrence
> Lower School Director
> Sinai Akiba Academy
> Los Angeles, Ca
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Re: [MOSAIC] Words Their Way

2007-11-11 Thread ckmet
Our 2nd grade team has adopted Words Their Way as part of our curriculum.
What do you need information on?



> I would be interested in hearing from anyone who is currently using this
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[MOSAIC] Reading-Timeline

2007-11-19 Thread ckmet
Hi all,
I'm trying to help out a colleague of mine who has to do a timeline based
on significant "happenings" or in reading education. Does anyone have
anything they can share?

I hope I explained that sufficiently.


Christina


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[MOSAIC] Reading Camp

2007-12-01 Thread ckmet
Good morning all,

A colleague of mine and I are thinking of starting a reading camp this
summer for our school. I was interested in knowing if any of you have done
this sort of thing and could share some ideas (structure, cost, etc). Any
ideas are welcomed!

Christina


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[MOSAIC] Mosaic of Thought Book 2

2007-12-04 Thread ckmet
Does anyone have a book study guide for Mosaic of Thought the second
edition that they can share? Or a link to one? Thanks!


Christina


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Re: [MOSAIC] smartboards

2008-02-13 Thread ckmet
Tami and other smartboard users,


Go to www.prometheanplanet.com for a wide array of resources including
premade flip charts and others.

Your teaching will be ENTIRELY different now with the use of a smart
board. It is incredible and absolutely engaging for everyone.


Christina



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Re: [MOSAIC] DRA2

2008-02-20 Thread ckmet
I just took a DRA II training yesterday afternoon. The kits are broken up
in K-3 which goes up to level 40 and the other kit 4-8.


> I'm not sure if the new DRA2 has levels 40-60, but the old one did. 40 is
> fourth grade, 50-fifth grade, etc.
> janelle
>
> -- Original message --
> From: Joy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>> I just started watching the DRA2 for K-3 training DVD, which our school
>> just
>> started using this year. Although I teach 4th, I thought it would be
>> beneficial
>> to know what is going on in the younger grades, and as a possible
>> diagnostic
>> tool for struggling readers.
>>
>> Now I'm going to ask a question that reveals how clueless I am, is there
>> a
>> DRA2 for upper grades? Assessment is the one area I feel weakest on now
>> that I
>> am teaching fourth. I felt so much better about assessing my little
>> seconds, but
>> need some guidance with these older kiddos.
>>
>> One thing to consider if you offer suggestions, it took five years for
>> them to
>> get this, after my begging and cajoling for something to use for
>> consistency
>> across the grades. Whatever I use, it has to be FREE as I am at this
>> tiny school
>> with no budget (and my DH is currently unemployed so I can't afford to
>> pay for
>> anything out of pocket).
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>> Joy/NC/4
>> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and
>> content go
>> hand in hand. http://www.responsiveclassroom.org
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[MOSAIC] Basal in Readers Workshop?

2008-02-22 Thread ckmet
Hi everyone,

My administrator decided in the beginning of the year that it was okay for
us to forgo our purchased basal series (Open Court) and only use
literature in our readers workshop (woo hoo!!). Flash forward to now and
we are told that we must use them, whether it be for phonics, literature,
etc. . . basically just use them, all this money was spent on them ("what
we're supposed to do" is changed at least twice a year, so you can imagine
our frustration!).

Can anyone give me any advice or pointers or how they use their basal in
their classroom in conjunction with quality literature? We structure our
readers workshop based on comprehension strategies (i.e September we work
on making connections etc.)If anyone out there, uses Open Court and a
readers workshop setting, that would even be more helpful.

Thank you!






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Re: [MOSAIC] Basal in Readers Workshop?

2008-02-23 Thread ckmet
I teach 2nd grade. How are you incorporating it?


> We use Open Court and I've been trying to incorporate it with strategy
> instruction but what grade do you teach??
>
> Tracy
>
> On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:58:13 -0800, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> My administrator decided in the beginning of the year that it was okay
>> for
>> us to forgo our purchased basal series (Open Court) and only use
>> literature in our readers workshop (woo hoo!!). Flash forward to now and
>> we are told that we must use them, whether it be for phonics,
>> literature,
>> etc. . . basically just use them, all this money was spent on them
>> ("what
>> we're supposed to do" is changed at least twice a year, so you can
>> imagine
>> our frustration!).
>>
>> Can anyone give me any advice or pointers or how they use their basal in
>> their classroom in conjunction with quality literature? We structure our
>> readers workshop based on comprehension strategies (i.e September we
>> work
>> on making connections etc.)If anyone out there, uses Open Court and a
>> readers workshop setting, that would even be more helpful.
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
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