[MOSAIC] summary strategy
A while ago, I read of a strategy for the gist of a story It was like a story frame...somebody said Does anyone know what I'm talking about? Sue ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ osaic mailing list os...@literacyworkshop.org o unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to ttp://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] summary strategy
Please disregard my posting for this. I should have looked at the resource center before posting. Sue -Original Message- From: soozq55164 soozq55...@aol.com To: mosaic mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, Feb 15, 2012 10:48 am Subject: [MOSAIC] summary strategy while ago, I read of a strategy for the gist of a story It was like a story rame...somebody said oes anyone know what I'm talking about? ue ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive __ saic mailing list s...@literacyworkshop.org unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to tp://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org earch the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive __ osaic mailing list os...@literacyworkshop.org o unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to ttp://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Student Book Reviews
I use Amazon sometimes but try www.buildingrainbows.com s -Original Message- From: Sherry Elmore scou...@chatham.k12.nc.us To: mosaic mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 4:48 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] Student Book Reviews ne of my teachers wants to create a book review site. She wants her students o write book reviews and then wants the other students to be able to read them nd make comments about them. Is there something already out there? Sherry ***This Message was sent through the Chatham County Schools E-Mail Server ll e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North arolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to hird parties, including law enforcement. __ osaic mailing list os...@literacyworkshop.org o unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to ttp://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers workshop?
Have you seen the books by Lynne Dorfman? She has 2 mentor text books, one fiction and one nonfiction. They are great references. If you type mentor texts on amazon, they'll come up for you to take a look at. Sue -Original Message- From: Mena drmarinac...@aol.com To: mosaic mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, Nov 18, 2011 7:46 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers workshop? Does anyone know of a website for grade 3-6 mentor texts for readers workshop? /MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P
Could you also send me a copy?? Thanks so much! Sue -Original Message- From: Metzler, Jodee M. j...@pcsd1.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Nov 1, 2011 12:00 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P Please send one to me also. Thanks -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+jmm=pcsd1@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+jmm=pcsd1@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of VanDyke, Lynnette (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 7:46 AM To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P Yes, please send a copy. Thanks! -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+vandykel=michigan@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+vandykel=michigan@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Patrice Dimare Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 10:47 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P I would like a copy of those as well, thank you. On Oct 31, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Kelly Alexander wrote: I would really like to see those month to month levels as well. We have a range that we use for each quarter, but I would be very interested in the monthly levels. Thank you in advance. --- On Mon, 10/31/11, tdan...@aol.com tdan...@aol.com wrote: From: tdan...@aol.com tdan...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, October 31, 2011, 10:37 PM May I see your month to month F and P levels ? We use them in our school but we don't have month to month. Thanks C Daniels Irvington -Original Message- From: Willard, April D willa...@tcs.k12.nc.us To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon, Oct 31, 2011 11:42 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P We have set month by month targets for F P levels. If you send me an email, I will be glad to send you what we do. Your end of year benchmarks are much higher then what we have established and I think our goals are a little lofty as well. April Willard Literacy Curriculum Specialist Liberty Drive Elementary 401 Liberty Drive Thomasville, NC 27360 336.870.8918 willa...@tcs.k12.nc.us -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+willarda=tcs.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+willarda=tcs.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of jayhawkrtroy fredde Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 10:13 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P I am on my district's literacy Taskforce. We are starting the task of creating descriptors for each grade level for the implementation of Common Core next year. This will include sight words students should know, (which I am not keen on), what Fountas Pinnell Benchmark level students should be at, and exactly what a student should be able to do and use as far as reading strategies. It must meet all Common Core Standards. We are a district really pushing everything Fountas Pinnell also, so we have their LLI program and are starting to implement the Benchmark Assessment. We are going to use the Fountas and Pinnell Continuum Of Literacy to help us do this. I was wondering anyone out has put together this type of document in their district yet and what it looked like. I would love an example to look at. We are setting lofty standards. Here are our Independent Level Goals for next year for the end of the year using F P Benchmark. K= Level D 1st= Level J 2nd= Level N 3rd= R 4th =U 5th= X Troy Fredde North Kansas City School District Reading Specialist ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/ mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/ mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/ mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/ mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at
Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P
Is the after school tutoring you? How do you progress monitor your students? Do use the FP? Sue -Original Message- From: Stein, Ellen H. est...@bcps.org To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Nov 1, 2011 11:08 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P 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. Life's too short to paint on cheap paper. ~ Gordon MacKenzie ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P
We have quarterly benchmarks but the child is not targeted for formal intervention unless they are more than a year behind. I do think the cutsoffs mentioned earlier are lofty. Our district suggests that kids be at a V by the end of 5th grade. Sue -Original Message- From: Renee phoenix...@sbcglobal.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Nov 1, 2011 12:59 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P April, I am curious as to whether the teachers in your school/district are speaking out against this plan? It seems to have very little recognition of the fact that children learn at different rates, and that some take longer to get something than other. Two months behind? Wow. That seems very nit-picky and also very arbitrary. Are there others out there who are assessing/judging children in this way? Renee On Nov 1, 2011, at 6:15 AM, Stein, Ellen H. wrote: 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 Holding a grudge is like eating rat poison and then waiting for the rat to die. ~ Anne Lamott ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Teaching 9/11
I received an email today from the historychannel.com There is a teaching guide for 9/11 that is free to download. I haven't looked at it but thought I'd pass on the info. Sue -Original Message- From: Casey1532 casey1...@aol.com To: mosaic mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, Jul 29, 2011 1:28 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Teaching 9/11 A thought... What if you approached it from the overall theme of the challenges the people faced in creating our country. (This goes along with the fourth grade curriculum.) Another theme which would not be grade related could be how people (characters) deal with challenges or adversities. KS NYC public schools sdlu...@schools.nyc.gov writes: This year, I want to do something different being as we live in NY and it's the 10 year anniversary. My own issue, however, is that many of the students have lost relatives (parent(s), family members, etc.) in the attack so it has to be VERY sensitive. I'm curious to hear other ideas. I was wondering if anyone has ideas on how to teach about 9/11 this year since it is the 10th anniversary of this event(I'm not sure anniversary is the right word??). I teach 4th grade and I'm looking for great resources and ideas. I think this is an important topic to discuss. Ali/FL ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive
Re: [MOSAIC] Poetry Lesson for 4th Grade
Lauren, I usually start my unit with the kids telling me what they know about poetry. Every year someone suggests that all poetry rhymes. Then I address that misconception. I have also started by asking students to work with a partner and write a definition of poetry. We then share them out. Then I share some definitions written by actual poets (I think I googled to get that info) www.quotegarden.com Kids also note that poems are usually shorter. Then we discuss why? We could then look at a poem and think about the use of the words? What do they do? Sensory words? What do we notice about the word choice? It's usually a good jumping off for inferring and visualization. Sue -Original Message- From: Lauren Fahey lfahe...@hotmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Feb 22, 2011 10:28 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] Poetry Lesson for 4th Grade Hi! I have a demo lesson for a 4th grade class. The only guidelines I was given is to have a beginning/introductory lesson on poetry. I am not exactly sure where I should start, as I have no idea what these students have been taught, their reading levels, etc. Any ideas on how I can tackle this task? I appreciate any/all advice you can give. Thanks! Lauren ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] book suggestion
What grade are you teaching?? Hey Little Ant was the first book that pooped into my mind. Sue -Original Message- From: wr...@centurytel.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thu, Dec 9, 2010 1:05 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] book suggestion I need a suggestion for a picture book that allows students to make an ethical decision. I was thinking Crow and Hawk, but the plot is too real. I have students who have lived through a similar situation. I plan to read up to the point where the solution is reveled, and ask students to vote on what they think should happen. If you have another suggestion, please e-mail me off list. Thanks! Jan ___ Mosaic mailing list mos...@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Fluency
You have probably suggested using poetry together. Have you suggested using the recording device on the computer so the child can listen to himself read. Do you have any readers' theater scripts that you could share? Maybe the family could act out a play? The parent can google readers theater and get more than plenty of scripts. Sue -Original Message- From: Carolyn Heaney heaneye...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Oct 19, 2010 9:23 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Fluency Hello! I need to give some recommendations to a parent about how to work with her third grade child in the area of fluency. He has good decoding skills but is very choppy. I have given her all of my best recommendations in previous years, and I was wondering if anybody has any interesting or different ideas that have worked well. Thank you! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis~Aimsweb Reading
Carol, I couldn't agree with you more. I have kids that can pass the Aimsweb fluency and even the cloze procedure but yet when they have to perserve through a longer text, they are unable to do so. So many of this probes are short and sweet and require a few minutes of effort. Maye that would be good if that's what we asking kids to do but it's not. I keep asking for an assessment that mirrors what goes on in the classroom but so far no soap. I guess the closest is the DRA. I also use selections from a-z to monitor progress but it is and should be one of mutliple measures that should be considered. Sue -Original Message- From: hccarl...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Sep 18, 2010 10:56 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis~Aimsweb Reading It's so important to remember that districts need a variety of data in making instructional decisions. I agree that the Aimsweb is a reliable screening measure, but it doesn't measure what a child does with a real text in front of them. It's too bad we can't get a valid reliable measure that uses real books where students can use their strategies because that's our final goal. It's great that your district at least re evaluates the data they are collecting and modifies when necessary. I know too many districts who just continue to use the assessments without asking teachers how it helps them in their daily instruction or evaluating the data and/or test to determine if it measures the district benchmarks/goals. Carol - Original Message - From: Georgi gcold...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 12:04:47 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis~Aimsweb Reading While I think the Aimsweb RCBM and MAZE are valuable and quick to administer you have to remember that they only measure this one aspect of the child's reading. It should not be used as the only diagnostic tool. I hope you find this info helpful, Georgi in Indiana ---Original Message--- From: kea...@aol.com Date: 9/16/2010 12:45:44 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis Is anyone using Aimsweb for assessment in reading? I would love to know what it is like and if you find it valuable. We were recently shown the aimsweb math assessment and it is an 8 minute test, consisting only of computation, and includes thing like 2 digit subtraction with regrouping which we dont even teach in first grade. This is how our Tier students are identified so its a bit puzzling how that is going to be an accurate tool. We are also going to be using aimsweb for reading so I am hoping that it is different. Can anyone tell me if they are using it? Is it a valid tool? I m worried. kathy ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] DRA Levels A-Z levels.
Many of my children are at grade level on the DRA. Some kids fall down on the written component if they have never done it before or if they are struggling writers. We used to use a-z but the district moved to the DRA. We still use a-z as a progress monitoring tool for some kids. I feel that DRA is a little more challenging than a-z at least for 4th graders. Sue -Original Message- From: threedc...@aol.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Cc: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Sep 14, 2010 4:38 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] DRA Levels A-Z levels. Our district began using thr 'A-Z' reading assessments last year I'm wondering how reliabe the tool is. Does anyone else have experience with this tool? If yes, do you find that students generally fall within, above or below the 'grade level' range as identified by A-Z? Also, I know a lot of districts use DRA. Do those of you who use DRA find that, on average, your 5th grade students (for example) generally score within the 5th grade range? Or are many below/ above? I look forward to learning about your experiences. Sandy. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2010, at 1:04 PM, soozq55...@aol.com wrote: I know that many teachers have abandoned the DRA because it can be time consuming especially in the upper grades. There is a written component for grades 4 and up (grade 3 has an optional one I believe). Even though it may take some students about an hour to complete, I feel that the information I get about the students is crucial to drive my instruction. I don't really like that the engagement piece is worth so many points but I take that into consideration when looking at it. Our district uses the WIDDA for ELL assessment. Sue -Original Message- From: Hoffmann Dale Marie dmhoffm...@cox.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Sep 14, 2010 6:41 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis What ELL assessment do you give your ELL's. Dale Marie On Sep 13, 2010, at 8:26 PM, Valerie Vitalo wrote: Just curious as to why districts have abandoned DRA's. We give the DRA-2 3 times per year in grades k-5 We give phonological awareness tests and sightword inventories to all of our kidin 1,2,and 3 and in K later on in the year. We have periodic writing assessments with district-wide prompts that match a writing calendar for units for the district. Teacher give running records to students when they are considering moving to the next guided reading level. There is an ELL evaluation at the beginning and end of year also. They continually add asessments. Classroom teachers do some of it and the lit team for the building does the rest. We get a really comprehensive picture of these little guys before we group and continually regroup as necessary. --- On Sun, 9/12/10, Jan Sanders jangou...@gmail.com wrote: From: Jan Sanders jangou...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010, 6:46 PM In our district the teacher gives a running record to each student and submits the data to the principal. Plusses and minuses for teacher or team to assess. Teacher knows the student as a reader instantly after the assessment, but not all teachers administer it the same, although there was a major training 6 years ago. Each year they are given the criteria, a reminder of how to assess, and can watch a video of a lit coach giving the assessment. Jan You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother. -Albert Einstein On Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM, Betsy Lafontant betsylafont...@gmail.comwrote: My school using a fairly low-tech but effective means of assessing the students' reading progress. At the start of the year, the Student Support Services team (which consisted of ESOL, Learning Support, and the school counselor) tested the reading abilities of each child in our elementary school using a running record. The tester started where the student tested out at then of last year or for new students, where the classroom teacher believes is the student's reading level. It took two intense weeks for the SSS team and lots of pullouts for the classroom teacher. But at the end we had a comprehensive data on each child's reading levels. This process is repeated at the end of the year to track progress and to reflect on our teaching practice and methods. This is the third year my school is doing this. The first year it was a bit of a mess because some testers had different lens on when they were testing. Some put more emphasis on fluency while others only
Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis
I know that many teachers have abandoned the DRA because it can be time consuming especially in the upper grades. There is a written component for grades 4 and up (grade 3 has an optional one I believe). Even though it may take some students about an hour to complete, I feel that the information I get about the students is crucial to drive my instruction. I don't really like that the engagement piece is worth so many points but I take that into consideration when looking at it. Our district uses the WIDDA for ELL assessment. Sue -Original Message- From: Hoffmann Dale Marie dmhoffm...@cox.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Sep 14, 2010 6:41 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis What ELL assessment do you give your ELL's. Dale Marie On Sep 13, 2010, at 8:26 PM, Valerie Vitalo wrote: Just curious as to why districts have abandoned DRA's. We give the DRA-2 3 times per year in grades k-5 We give phonological awareness tests and sightword inventories to all of our kidin 1,2,and 3 and in K later on in the year. We have periodic writing assessments with district-wide prompts that match a writing calendar for units for the district. Teacher give running records to students when they are considering moving to the next guided reading level. There is an ELL evaluation at the beginning and end of year also. They continually add asessments. Classroom teachers do some of it and the lit team for the building does the rest. We get a really comprehensive picture of these little guys before we group and continually regroup as necessary. --- On Sun, 9/12/10, Jan Sanders jangou...@gmail.com wrote: From: Jan Sanders jangou...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010, 6:46 PM In our district the teacher gives a running record to each student and submits the data to the principal. Plusses and minuses for teacher or team to assess. Teacher knows the student as a reader instantly after the assessment, but not all teachers administer it the same, although there was a major training 6 years ago. Each year they are given the criteria, a reminder of how to assess, and can watch a video of a lit coach giving the assessment. Jan You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother. -Albert Einstein On Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM, Betsy Lafontant betsylafont...@gmail.comwrote: My school using a fairly low-tech but effective means of assessing the students' reading progress. At the start of the year, the Student Support Services team (which consisted of ESOL, Learning Support, and the school counselor) tested the reading abilities of each child in our elementary school using a running record. The tester started where the student tested out at then of last year or for new students, where the classroom teacher believes is the student's reading level. It took two intense weeks for the SSS team and lots of pullouts for the classroom teacher. But at the end we had a comprehensive data on each child's reading levels. This process is repeated at the end of the year to track progress and to reflect on our teaching practice and methods. This is the third year my school is doing this. The first year it was a bit of a mess because some testers had different lens on when they were testing. Some put more emphasis on fluency while others only tested for comprehension. In the second year, the testing team met every day to discuss the process, streamline and normalize their practice. In the third year, this process is sleek, fast and the end product, the data, is extremely valuable to the classroom teacher. For writing, we have a writing test. With a common prompt, each child writes a story. No names are on the writing test. Then the writing tests are divided among the classroom teachers and are scored using a rubric based on the 6 traits (ideas, sentence fluency, mechanics, voice, organization and word choice). This data is collected and used to drive the classroom instruction for each child. Like the reading, this process is repeated towards the end of the year. On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 11:06 PM, Jeana Wise jw...@marshallschools.com wrote: What types of data does your schools collect for anaylsis? My district is using Aimsweb, but I am thinking that other forms of data may be helpful when looking at interventions for our struggling students. My district no longer gives the DRA, either. Jeana Wise K-4 Literacy Coach jw...@marshallschools.commailto:jw...@marshallschools.com ___ Mosaic mailing list mos...@literacyworkshop.org To
Re: [MOSAIC] assessment and data
I would love to see one as well. 4th grade would be great!! Sue -Original Message- From: Conner-Righter, Mary mrigh...@pennsvalley.org To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Sep 14, 2010 3:54 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] assessment and data Jeana, I'll check on that. Would you like a reading assessment? Which grade level? Mary On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 3:26 PM, Jeana Wise jw...@marshallschools.comwrote: Mary, would you be willing to share one of the teacher-created assessments? My district has made them for math, but for some reason has not gotten there for reading. I love the idea of creating one and adapting it according to the standards and/or our state objectives in which our students are not mastering year to year when we go through the reports. jeana ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 2 (Book Whisperer)
Gail, I loved SRA cards as well. I think it was because I was finally moving at my own pace and didn't have to wait for the rest of the class to be on the same page. You had immediate feedback and could track your results so I felt like I was actually moving forward. I don't think I felt like that much in middle school. The offering were varied and usually interesting. I learned things from the reading that I may not have if left to my own devices since I don't remember reading too much nonfiction back then. Maybe it was just the fact that I felt in control of my own destiny?? Who knows but I do remember that in those days we only did independent reading when we finished our work and everything else was pretty much whole group reading selected by the teacher. Sue -Original Message- From: Gail gail...@charter.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Jul 13, 2010 12:57 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 2 (Book Whisperer) Maybe I was the only one that really enjoyed the SRA cards. I loved the race against the clock (we had to time ourselves) and then even the quiz. I was able to see how much I remembered of what I read. Gail - Original Message - From: mrsjro...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 2:27 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 2 (Book Whisperer) Oh yes, remember those SRA kits very well - never did like them either! June ___ Mosaic mailing list mos...@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list mos...@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Book Whisperer Ch2
There is no way I could keep up reading all the new books that come out every year that my kids might be interested in. During the summer I make a big basket filled with recommendations from friends, studsents and collegues. The I read one book for personal pleasure, a professional book and then a kids' book. I alternate throughout the summer. ( I tell my students I do this all summer) When someone in my class tells me I should read a book, I always tell them to put it on my desk and I'll add it to my pile which I try to get to during the school year as well. More often than not another student will ask if they can have it when I'm through with it. We are always talking about books and the excitement is contagious even my less enthusiastic readers ask for suggested titles. Sue -Original Message- From: jvma...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Jul 13, 2010 10:21 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Book Whisperer Ch2 I agree wholeheartedly with Suzanne: Donalyn has inspired me to do a better job of matching books to children. Because of a grade level change, I spent a great deal of time last summer reading kids' books. I read 20 and was proud of myself, but that was a small dent. I continued, albeit at a lesser rate, over the year and this summer, but I know the value of reading and KNOWING their books. One of my students told me that the best part of 5th grade was how you always know just the right book for us. Of course, she was easy: an avid reader who is emailing me over the summer as we continue talking about books. The problem is that I really detest some of these books. I get about a quarter in and just want to read adult literature (I, too, am an avid reader). In addition to The Book Whisperer, I am reading Nancie Atwell's The Reading Zone. She is, of course, a huge proponent of self-selection and believes we need to read the kids' books. She reads them every weekend. At first I found this so discouraging because I want to read MY books (after all, I'm the one who stood at my UCLA graduation many years ago and announced, Now I can read what I want.) But Atwell also admitted she doesn't read the genre she dislikes--and guess what? It's what many kids love: sci-fi/fantasy. Yay, I've given myself permission NOT to read those books and I'm much happier. I took another suggestion from Atwell and just yesterday went into my classroom to make a new book box labeled, Room 42: We recommend. I am going to have kids put a stickie with a brief note on the books they LOVE. I'm pretty sure most will be Fablehaven and The Ranger's Apprentice, etc., the books they love and I can't bring myself to read. I was honest with my students last year that I wasn't a reader of fantasy (or vampires!), but other than Sharing in reader's workshop, I didn't give them a way to discuss those books. I'm hoping the book box will lead to more discussion (and make me feel less gu ilty). How do you read and recommend books? Judy ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply
Our local university does a good job of sending the kids out right away. We have quite a few Title 1 schools with very diverse populations. I think they become aware of some of the challenges that they might face and some strategies to address them. Many of their students are from very different hometowns than this. They also get to see different grade levels. I know in the past I've had student teachers who have said they thought they wanted to teach 1st grade and then they visited a first grade and saw how much work it was. -Original Message- From: readingla...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Jul 13, 2010 7:13 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply So then to add to what you are saying Bev, it is the teachers' college who should be responsible for adding more hours of in school/class observation and/or student teaching. When I graduated college back in the day my first classroom experience was student teaching which came at the end. 3 months was just not enough in my opinion. The teachers we get in now are in shock for about one month of the three they are with us. They have not been prepared for what they will encounter when they walk into a classroom, especially in a Title One school setting. I truly believe colleges need to send their candidates out from the very beginning. Laura -Original Message- From: Beverlee Paul beverleep...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon, Jul 12, 2010 8:46 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] a professor's reply And yet another perspective, that one of a reading specialist, lit coach, and university instructor: I understand how frustrating it may have been for you, and hope you had a good lit coach or grade level partner to help you through, but I'd like to speak to the issue of teacher education. What you missed in your teachers' college was what I call training which is different than education. The teachers' college really does have the responsibility to prepare you for the profession of teaching and what is known best practice. It sounds as if that's what they did. They educated you as to what we currently know about how kids learn and how you build on that to teach. How to be a professional educator. That took the 36 hours or whatever you had in your major. Now, within that, they certainly could have spent some hours talking about the real world but it couldn't take much time away from their obligation to educate professional educators. They needed all the time they could get to educate you as a professional. Fortunately, I guess, it doesn't take nearly as long to train managers/teachers to follow a basal reader or do the kinds of things required by NCLB/Reading First type programs. That's the kind of training a school district can do; it's not all that sophisticated and the decision-making that is required of a professional isn't involved. It takes no knowledge of child development or of cognitive processes or any of the other sophisticated knowledge that would be required by a program in which a teacher had the responsibility to design teaching and learning. Truly, a couple of days with some refreshers could prepare someone for the lower-level job of delivering the curriculum with fidelity and standardization, a one-size-fits-all program. So, from my perspective they probably did the best they could: they prepared you to be a teacher, and left the job to the district to train you for whatever they wanted. Hope you still have that knowledge within you! There'll come a day. . . . Bev A different perspective if I may... I graduated 9 years ago from a school that had a clear philosophy of inquiry based learning. I had no exposure to a basal text, and direct instruction was also considered evil. While I believe that the ideas presented in the Mosaic books is the best way for certain to learn, it is very disheartening as a new teacher to learn that many school districts do not hold similar views. Please expose your students to basals and whatever the required curriculum is for your district or state. When I first started teaching I was very angry that my school did not prepare me for what I saw as the real world. There was little to no discussion about standardized testing especially those related to NCLB and AYP. Just another viewpoint. Rosie ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To
Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer)
Sometimes (okay more than sometimes) I wonder what administrators are thinking! Most of them at one time or other have been in the classroom. DId they not notice how kids learn? Didn't they notice that there was never a time that one strategy or approach met the needs of all kids? How can they think that a basal could address all issues to all kids? If they really do think that wouldn't that mean that everyone learns the same way?? Lucky for me I have a great principal who realizes kids and teachers as individuals. She supports whatever strides we take to reach each child. We need to make clones of her and ship them around the country! :) Sue -Original Message- From: jvma...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 9:33 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer) I have loved reading your descriptions of teaching reading. I love you all for your honesty and your firm belief that children learn to read by reading. I often wonder why the world accepts that swimmers and ballerinas and mechanics learn through practice. I marvel at you all as teachers of reading (and I admit that PatK brought tears to my eyes--I am awed by your experience and your early expertise). I am a slug compared to you all. I taught reading the way I was told for years. Then I read Mosaic of Thought and became a real teacher. I hooted and hollered all the way through the book. I nodded constantly as I read and I made my dear husband listen as I read to him (and he is not a teacher). The first time I heard Ellin Keene speak, I listened so intensely that she approached me (in an audience of 100+) and asked if she knew me. When my California district knuckled under to politicians and told us to teach Houghton Mifflin with fidelity (this after sending people to Colorado to work with Keene), I knew better. I finally knew better. I used some of the HM selections to teach comprehension strategies in 3rd grade. Last year, in 5th grade, we opened HM one week to read the poetry. I am now proud of my literacy instruction. Judy ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer)
I agree, Laura. Too many college professors have lost connections to the classroom. They need to do their own professional development by getting back in touch with students especially in the areas of literacy. It's a lot more work than it used to be to meet the needs of all the kids we are given. I don't feel that lots of student teachers come knowing how much they are going to have to put into it. They are of the in at 8:30 out by 3 mentality. This doesn't exist anywhere. It's not a glamourous job and we're not extremely well paid but the benefits of working with kids are priceless. That's why we all do it! Sue -Original Message- From: readingla...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Jul 10, 2010 9:36 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer) If you have something you wish to share with the group, please email it to me offlist and I will ask Keith to put it on the main Mosaic website. Please DO NOT send any requests for information to be mailed or sent to you to the main list as it will clog it up. I repeat DO NOT post - please send to me, or I would love to see your... requests to the LIST. I think the main reason schools are adopting basals is a lack of trust in teacher knowledge. To play devil's advocate, not all teachers come to the profession prepared to teach. Put a basal in the hands of a less seasoned teacher and perhaps you'll have a chance at good instruction. The more seasoned teachers do not need it of course. I think this all speaks to the level of preparedness our teachers are coming out of university with. Laura -Original Message- From: kinder...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 8:03 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer) Wouldn't it be great if we could post some of the assessments we use with kiddos during independent reading? I have a fantastic anedotal assessment I could share. My student teacher focused on Independent reading of self -selected literature in my third grade class this past semester. Our whole district is adopting the same textbook to teach reading this fall. This is appauling and scary. I manage our school bookroom which there is never any money for. How can the district justify and waste so much money on these texts? How can we as experienced professionals argue this gracefully? This cannot be considered best practice. But, the powers that be say this is the way it is and the administrators follow along. One concern I have always had and have pushed for is classroom libraries. How can we get our children engaged in reading when there is no money for quality literature. Sure, we can write grants and spend our own money on books but wouldn't it be lovely if our districts supported class libraries? Any ideas out there? Eileen - Original Message - From: hccarl...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Friday, July 9, 2010 10:54:30 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer) I so agree with you. In my last district, we just about had a balanced literacy in place with a large place for independent reading. We were in the process of trying to get students to read challenging, rather than easy, text for independent reading. I had written lessons for the strategies for grades 3 through 5. Then, along came a new superintendent with his own personal curriculum director. Out went our balanced literacy and in came the basal. Teachers were told they had to use the basal exclusively and not use anything else! No time for lit circles! No time for independent reading! How sad! In my experience, independent reading is questioned because parents and administrators don't think teachers are teaching. Unfortunately, the National Panel could not recommend independent reading as an effective practice because there is no scientific research to support. (Don't get me started on that.) When a colleague and I wanted to use Nancie Atwell's reading workshop approach in junior high in the early 1990's, our ass't superintendent told us no. He thought others in our building would jump on the bandwagon, and then how would we provide all the books! Luckily, we convinced our principal, and she told us to go ahead. Of course, no one else wanted to follow us because it is a lot more work than using a basal or other canned programs. Our kids read more that year than others. Our scores kept even with the other teachers'. If we had mapped out skills, I think they would have improved more. We were kind of following Nancie. With all the other support now with Keene and Strategies that Work, we would have even more effective. I love independent reading! I just wish we could somehow measure how much students
Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer)
I don't disagree that new teachers need lots of support and let's face it if we all look back on our 1st year, it was on the job training. Our district used to provide mentor teachers to new teachers for up to 3 years but the money has dried up for that. Time was also alotted for new teachers to go and visit classrooms to address areas where they had the most need. My biggest issue with mandating of basal is that at the 4th grade level, they can be more than 2 years ahead of the reading level of my students. I had kids that didn't even know their Dolch words and I was supposed have them read Blue Willow?? That was my point. I agree that many of the literature is good and we might read it during a guided reading group but not whole class. Sue -Original Message- From: jvma...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Jul 10, 2010 11:09 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer) I am one who denigrated basals, but I do agree with Laura (see below). In fact, for many reasons, I think new teachers SHOULD start with basals. That is how we learn to teach reading in a traditional way as we gather our own reading theories--and the planning is done for them. Mosaic would have made no sense to me if I hadn't already had a foundation in teaching reading. Unfortunately, last year (when California could still afford new teachers), I got in trouble for recommending that our newbies use the basal for a year. They were foundering with comprehension strategies and needed a foothold. Alas. When I taught 3rd grade and focused on comprehension strategies, I used the basal as an anthology and we read almost all of the selections. It seems to me that most basals have excellent selections these days. My objection to the 5th grade basal is that many of the selections are excerpts and they leave students feeling unfinished and dissatisfied. Sorry this is so disjointed--you can see I still have mixed feelings about basals. What I detest most is the way the publishers throw way too much thoughtless busywork into a week and don't give kids a chance to learn. But, as you may glean from my thoughts, I still think basals have some value. Judy (((Laura: I think the main reason schools are adopting basals is a lack of trust in teacher knowledge. To play devil's advocate, not all teachers come to the profession prepared to teach. Put a basal in the hands of a less seasoned teacher and perhaps you'll have a chance at good instruction. The more seasoned teachers do not need it of course. I think this all speaks to the level of preparedness our teachers are coming out of university with. ))) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer)
1) What were your first experiences as a teacher of reading? Discuss the students, and situations, you encountered. When I first started teaching kindergarten, we had to use a prescribed program. We worked with the individual kids but we were all reading the same thing. After 2 years, I transferred to a new district. The summer before I started my new job, I was urged to read a book called Guiding Readers by Fountas and Pinnell. It blew my socks off. All I could think about was this is the way that I wished I had been taught. So I started off with finding out where kids were and building on that in same flexible groups. Many that worked with me were still using basals but my grade level partners were open for change and signed on to give it a try. We had each other as support and although things were challenging sometime, we knew we were doing what was right for kids. Then I was promoted to 4th grade. We had to use a basal. We called it the listneing series because no one could read it. We were in a Title 1 school and the kids were at least a year behind so the chances of getting them on track using the series was nil, not to mention kids hated reading. They loved the read alouds and we had great conversations but they were not reading. A small group of frustrated teachers went to our literacy coordinator and expressed our frustrations to no avail. Needless to say our test scores were in the tank. We went back to the literacy coordinator and talked to her about all the gurus in the area Fountas Pinnell, Keene, Harvey, Allington and more. We pleaded with her to get us books to put in our kids hands so they could READ! Finally, our pleas were answered. That was a long time ago and most teachers have changed their practice but there are still those who use one novel for the whole class and then complain about the work they get or how the kids don't get it or that they are lazy. I still worry about our district though. We have been mandated to use Making Meaning which takes up about 1/2 of our reading block. I feel it's a step back but not everyone agrees. I agree with many who value independent reading..it's the way to have kids vested in their own education. I always hated being told what I HAD to read. Sue -Original Message- From: Rhonda Brinkman rhonda.brink...@sendit.nodak.edu To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thu, Jul 8, 2010 11:20 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer) Good morning everyone, Here's my chapter 1 response: At the beginning of my teaching career whole language was huge. Novels and novel units were the way to teach and engage students in reading. Actually teaching reading this way was mostly positive because it was new to the students and took them away from traditional basal reading. Although teaching novels was mostly positive, I was still frustrated with meeting all the students’ needs and reading interests. My own children, who are great readers and love to read, would tell me how they disliked all the activities the teachers gave with the books. They would ask me “Why can’t we just read the book?” This had me thinking. . .”There has to be a better way to teach reading?” So in the words of Ellin Keene I became a “fervent learner” of teaching reading. I became obsessed with reading and studying works from Patricia Cunningham, Cheryl Sigman, Stephanie Harvey, Ellin Keene, and now of course Donalyn Miller. Now, I really do not like the activities and projects. I focus more on discussion and journal writing. It has made reading much more authentic. Rhonda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Ch apter 1
Jennifer, Don't you think that the more they enjoy reading, the more they''ll read and the more proficient they'll become,,,there's your proof! SUe -Original Message- From: Jennifer Runde jenru...@sympatico.ca To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 2:31 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Ch apter 1 My reflections on Ch. 1: 1-2. My very first classroom would be considered unheard of now. I had a straight grade six with only 16 students. I had very few resources in my classroom, and even less experience. I knew I needed to share my love of reading, but didn't quite know how to do it yet. We did engage in daily read-alouds from some of my favourites - this was probably the most successful part of my language program then. The students also had daily indepedent reading, which they grew to love, but I had no idea how to tie it into the reading strategies (I wasn't even that familiar with the reading strategies then, myself). The bulk of my language program unfortunately, consisted of reading the stories and completing the activities in the basal readers I had in my class. I tried to supplement this program with engaging discussions and fun activities I would find, but I knew this wasn't enough. I also lovingly planned whole class novel studies. I chose books wisely, and I tried to innovati ve and dynamic teaching the lessons, but I always lost a few a students (and a few students out of only 16 students was too many for me). I knew there had to be a better way. I also started reading and consulting as many professional resources I could find, and begged my principals to let me attend any available PD sessions. I think the first professional resource I read in my first year was Nancie Atwell's In the Middle (which Donalyn mentions in her book). But the one thing I haven't changed over the years is that we keep reading. My students still read independently every day and I continue my daily read-alouds. My class library has grown exponentially (and my previous students keep coming back to borrow books), and my read-aloud choices may change, but we keep reading. 3. These experiences have taught me that it's so important that I continue to learn in order to help my students continue to learn. I know I don't have 'the perfect program' yet, and I'm sure I'll never think my program is perfect, but this is what drives me to keep on learning. I try to read 4 -5 professional reading resources each year, and take a few great ideas from each book. I continue to beg to go to PD opportunities and workshops. Right now my main focus is integrating more technology into my language program. Through a proposal I submitted late last year, I was fortunate to get a SMARTboard for my classroom. I also have my own ELMO for the classroom, too. I have been quite successful creating engaging and entertaining lessons for my students, but most of these are whole-group activities. I don't feel I'm doing a good enough job differentiating these lessons for all my learners. 4. Donalyn speaks of the belief by some that it's important for students to complete activities and assignments as validation they have learned something from the book. As my school will delve more deeply into student portfolios and demonstrations for parents next year, I worry that this will be my battle. I hope that I will learn how to show that my students ARE learning something while they are learning to love reading - something I may not be able to show on a worksheet. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Post
1. I was a good reader and still hated round robin for 2 reasons. 1. I was very shy 2. It took so long that it kept me from getting into the story. I just couldn't wait. I had great role models. Both parents were avid readers. My mother didn't have enough time when I was young (she had 5 kids) but her book sat waiting for her with its bookmark holding her place. My father was always reading something and our trips to the library were our binding time. At first he would help me find my way through the stacks to something I loved but as I grew familar with the libraries in town, I would find some books and curl up with one while he hunted for his own. I remember loving series books. I read Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Ivy Sisters, Bobsie Twins and Honey Bunch. I loved being familar with the characters. 2. I think that our enthusiasm for books is contagious. My class is filled with hundreds of books that I have purchased for my students to share. They get really excited when I say I've found a new book by one of their favorite authors. When I am reading aloud and it's time to stop and they beg for one more chapter, I know I am getting them excited about reading. 3. Recently in a faculty meeting we were discussing science inquiry. One of the teachers said, How do you get kids to wonder? I piped up that kids are naturally curious and that we need to do our best not to squelch it but to build on it. I think that some of our assignments and rituals in the classroom kill kids' interest in reading. For example, at our middle school, the students are required to read 25 books over the year. It is reflected in their grade, they complete the same book report format over and over. A 300 page book counts the same as a 89 page book so you know what the kids choose. Many make their selections on the pages not on their interest. It makes me crazy but there is no talking to them. OY!! They also use Accelerated Reader there like it is the end all be all. Sue -Original Message- From: jvma...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thu, Jul 1, 2010 12:52 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Post Okay, I've read the intro online and (against my better judgment) ordered the book. 1) Think about your history as a reader. Recall a book that sticks out in your mind and complete the following: Title: Half Magic Author: Edward Eager Give two reasons why the book is important to you: Half Magic was one of the books I picked up from the library the summer after 5th grade. I read, I went to the library, I read...but I'd never experienced the joy of reading until Half Magic. To this day I am grateful to Edward Eager for showing me the magic of reading. This book also taught me a lot about series. I discovered the joy of familiarity and the disappointment of the next one not being quite as good as the first. 2) Donalyn advocates for teaching children to love reading. Take a critical look at your classroom and ask yourself to what extent you have created an environment that celebrates reading in an authentic way such as described in the introduction. Shirley Brice Heath wrote, children become literate by establishing a bonded relationship with a joyfully literate adult. I want to be that adult for my 5th graders. 3) Open response to the introductory remarks. I am concerned about Miller's statement that the book may only be a validation. I hesitated about ordering it; I hope it has something new to offer. Judy ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Back to comprehension...Main Idea
HI all, We were lucky (this time) to miss the snow but it has been really frigid here in RI. I have been noticing this year more than any other that student are having a very hard time explaining or showing what they believe to be the main idea of what they've read. When they can't do this, it seems to spill over to almost everything else, determining what's important, having a controlling idea in what they are writing, determining what is the important info in a math word problem, and the list goes on and on. We are working in a small group taking paragraphs apart (literally) and using graphic organizers to organize our info before writing. I would like to know if anyone else is seeing this trend and what are they doing to address this situation. Sue -Original Message- From: cnjpal...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Jan 31, 2010 10:28 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Back to comprehension... Hello all, from a snowy Maryland! We had an unanticipated 7 inches of snow yesterday...and it is gorgeous this morning...although the roads are quite dangerous, keeping me from church! As I have a few quiet minutes to reflect on our listserv, we have been quiet of late...and there has not been much discussion related to the purpose of the list...reading comprehension. Here are a few suggested topics...feel free to take one and write...start a new thread if you would...rather than hit reply to all...so that those members who want to follow a particular conversation can pick and choose from discussions. 1. Comprehension strategies: what is the state of comprehension instruction in your school? How well is comprehension being taught? What can teacher leaders do to help improve practices? 2. Students struggling with comprehension: What are you using to diagnose the source of comprehension problems? How are you helping children who need more intense, focused instruction that the rest of the class? 3. To Understand: How well received has this book been in your school? If you have read it, how/what are you using in your classroom? 4. Vocabulary can also impact comprehension. How are you balancing vocabulary instruction/word work with strategy instruction? 5. What does strategy instruction look like in your classroom right now? What are you doing differently this year from previous years? What is working? What isn't? Looking forward to seeing everyone's thinking! Jennifer Moderator ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] comprehension strategies in my school
Rosie, How much reading are the kids actually doing out of a 90 minute literacy block? That would be more valuable than stations made of busy work. Their product could be a response to what they've read. Sue -Original Message- From: rr1...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Jan 31, 2010 3:38 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] comprehension strategies in my school Judy, Thank you so much for your responses. I wish that we had similar minded people in our district, but we don't. Although our current Executive Director is leaving and will be replaced with a former principal from our district, I really don't see the philosophy changing much. I am not allowed to stray from the HM text, and our literacy coach is seen by many as a lesson plan police. She comes and checks that you have your objectives written, and will do a demonstration lesson if you ask. She is currently pushing Thinking Maps, which I have begun to use. But overuse of anything, can't really be good, can it? I guess what I am looking for is some way to incorporate the strategies into the HM text. That being said, I don't have a strong understanding of the strategies or how to teach them. I did read MOT many years ago, but can't find my copy now. Our current literacy block is mandated as follows: 30-40 of whole group instruction, where I am teach the 4 domains of reading required of the upper grades-phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary. Additionally, we must spend 60 minutes with small groups, while the other students do stations. Stations are supposed to have a product so that we are holding the kids accountable. Workbook pages are not allowed. Technically the kids are supposed to do a different station each day related to the domains, very time consuming and seems like busy work to me. Small groups meet based on their reading level and we use the leveled reader that comes with the series. I just don't know how this is effective. I have four small groups, and can meet with them for only 15 mins. Although the literacy coach does tell us that we don't have to meet with the highest kids each day. Any additional help would be greatly appreciated! Rosie -Original Message- From: jvma...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Jan 31, 2010 11:48 am Subject: [MOSAIC] comprehension strategies in my school Comprehension strategies: what is the state of comprehension instruction in your school? How well is comprehension being taught? What can teacher leaders do to help improve practices? I am thrilled to reply to this question. My small district in Northern California was an early comprehension strategy follower--they even paid for Ellin Keene to spend a day speaking to us and sent many teachers (not me, I was new to the district then) to Colorado for training. Alas, California went the way of the politicians and we were given a choice of using Houghton Mifflin or Open Court. Our district chose HM and we were expected to teach it with fidelity. I did so for one year and then I returned to comprehension strategies (occasionally using the text from HM for shared reading). THE GOOD NEWS is that finally, this year, our principal has sanctioned a return to comprehension strategies (hmmm, seems those basals weren't the answer to test scores). Of course, I never gave them up, but it's nice to be working in the open again. So now we have a lot of training and retraining to do. It's hard to believe, because my district (and boy, was I proud of it) was once so entren ched in MOT, we have teachers who have never even read Mosaic. We do have a coach and a MOT committee and we've been given 3 Learning Communities for teaching comprehension strategies. At the first one, I brought in students and modeled a think aloud (I want to grow up to be Ellin Keene) and we discussed a piece of literature thinking about how adults use comprehension strategies. At the second we again discussed literature and shared how our work is going. The third (a whole afternoon on a staff development day) is yet to be determined. I am thrilled to be an official comprehension strategy teacher again. Judy P.S. All your questions are excellent. May I reply to more than one? ___ Mosaic mailing list mos...@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list mos...@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Back to comprehension...Main Idea
Thanks Elisa! It was interesting. Sue -Original Message- From: Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Jan 31, 2010 3:36 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Back to comprehension...Main Idea What about main idea in non fiction. I can see purpose or a guiding question helping here as well. I've been talking to my students about getting the gist of a short piece, such as a paragraph. I recently viewed a video about a teacher demonstrating this strategy with her students that I found interesting even though it was geared for grade 4. Here's the url if anyone's interested http://searchlight.utexas.org/content/4TRA/M7_Comprehension/activities/video2/activity_view Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. —Helen Keller Visit my blog, A Teacher's Ruminations, and post a message. http://waingortgrade2spanishbilingual.blogspot.com/ Sue Main idea...always a struggle for my kids as are any kinds of big picture questions. One thing I have found helpful is to help kids consider your purpose for reading a particular text. What is most important in the text is then what suits your purpose as a reader. I think that the idea that there is a single main idea in a text is a fiction...though tests often feed this misunderstanding. That's where teaching test taking as a particular reading genre has benefits... Jennifer ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] AR
I agree with both of you. The saddest thing of all is that some districts use AR as their reading program'. Don't kids need instruction?? Obviously, some think not! When I was a long term sub quite a long time ago, AR was in place at the school. The kids weren't even reading the books. They were just pretty good guessers or had listened to the book. They were accumulating coupons for free pan pizzas like no tomorrow. I was so disgusted that I vowed I would never participate in it if I ever got my own class and thank god, I never have! Sue -Original Message- From: bmw2...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Dec 19, 2009 11:27 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AR I totally agree with you. We are dropping AR at our school an possibly in our entire district for the same reasons. It measures comprehenson by using very low level questions. Marianne -Original Message- From: jan sanders jgou...@hotmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, Dec 18, 2009 2:35 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AR No, the levels do not correspond. AR creates it's levels by the number of words on a page and the number of pages. That is also how they decide the number of points. If you make your own test, they give you the formula to figure out the point value...To me, AR is over rated and DOES NOT instill a love of reading for children. They learn that that you read to earn an award, instead of the reward being the story on the page. I was a rebel at my school and refused to have my students do it. Some parents complained, so the computer was there for them to use, but I did not give out any awards.To really know your students as readers, have conversations and conferences with them. Jan Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:31:46 -0800 From: brenda...@sbcglobal.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] AR We may have had this conversation, but I didn't have access to Accelerated Reader. What do you all think? Do the levels correspond with the actual reading level of the student? Thanks for your input. Brenda Ca/4 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] HELP!
Rosie, How did you teach 3rd grade? I would up the ante in what you did in 3rd. I love the book Test Talk. Take a look at it. It is all about embedding test taking strategies in what we already do. I think it is a good fit for people hanging on to reading workshop (like us). Sue -Original Message- From: rr1...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Nov 10, 2009 9:52 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] HELP! I currently teach fourth grade, after having taught third for many years. I am really struggling with reading this year. I am very tied in respect to how I may teach reading. I am required to have a 30 minute whole group reading session, with 60 minutes of station time. During stations I am pulling small groups of students, while students work independently on their station activities. Test scores are of course, the be all, end all in my school and district. How can I teach the necessary skills and strategies within this framework. BTW, we are using Houghton Mifflin and are supposed to be teaching with fidelty. I have already ignored that particulary demand! Rosie ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Essential Question
WHo is the question for??? Sue -Original Message- From: Sophia L. Whittaker sophia.whitta...@browardschools.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Cc: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, Nov 6, 2009 11:12 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] Essential Question All opinions welcome to this essential question. SSENTIAL QUESTION: ow do questions that engage students in analyzing, problem olving, and decision making affect learning? Sophia Whittaker, NBCT edia Specialist ator Run Elementary 101 Glades Parkway eston, FL 33327 54-323-5850 ttp://teacherweb.com/FL/GatorRunElementary/MrsWhittaker/ Act as though what you do makes a difference. It does William James The School Board of Broward County, Florida expressly prohibits bullying, ncluding cyberbullying, by or towards any student or employee. (See olicy 5.9: Anti-Bullying for additional information.) __ osaic mailing list os...@literacyworkshop.org o unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to ttp://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb
I haven't started using it yet but I can't wait!! :( Sue -Original Message- From: lefse4...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Oct 3, 2009 2:35 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb Pain in the neck!!! Sonny Instructional Resource Libertyville, Illinois - Original Message - From: Beverlee Paul beverleep...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 11:21:19 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb To put it simply: No, you wouldn't!! On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 7:26 AM, soozq55...@aol.com wrote: Our district going to start AIMSWEB and NWEA this year...I'd be interested in the thoughts of anyone using these programs. Sue In a message dated 8/31/2009 6:27:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kaysm...@selah.k12.wa.us writes: If anyone is using AIMSWeb for Reading or Math, and is a AIMS district administrator, I am greatly in need of some advice. Please contact me off list. Kay Smith Selah School District Literacy Facilitator 509-697-0725 ext 774 kaysm...@selah.k12.wa.us Thanks, Kay ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! ( http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=115bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify you r membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] extended responses
I feel your pain!! I would use the graphic organizers as a formative assessment which isn't graded. I would use this info to pull small groups for those who are having common problems. If no one gets it, then I would reteach. It is very had to stay exactly in one place when you have 4 different classes. No two classes are ever alike. If you are going to give kids what they need, I think you need to come to an agreement with your partner that you will cover the same material but perhaps not in the same way or at the precise times. Good Luck! Sue -Original Message- From: reading readingwritingliter...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Sep 20, 2009 10:29 am Subject: [MOSAIC] extended responses I don't know whether or not to call myself a first year teacher. But I really feel like one. I taught two years as a Spec. Ed. teacher in a full inclusion school. I have a masters in Literacy. Last year, I was a literacy aide. This year, I am teaching a 7th grade reading, advanced reading, strategic reading, and a health class. I feel stretched and exhausted. Even though it's not technically my first year, it's my first year as a full classroom teacher. With four different preps, I feel like I'm struggling to stay on top of everything and I'm thinking I will be turning to this list serve quite a bit for guidance! My issue today is with these extended responses to a prompt. They filled in a graphic organizer to answer a prompt from the a short story. I started grading them this morning and they are very hard to assess and put a grade on. I feel as though, the organizer is a draft, so putting a grade on it doesn't seem right. If many of the students didn't do well on supporting their evidence, should i reteach it? have them do it again? or move on, and reteach it with a different prompt next time? I have already put a grade on them though. Part of the problem is - I teach one of the classes and another teacher teaches the other two reading classes. We are supposed to stay together and consistent in grading, planning etc. She's retiring and primarily an excellent art teacher. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] extended responses
Elisa, I'm in the same boat as you. I can't imagine being mandated to teach curriculum a certain way. I guess that would work if all kids were alike! :) Sue -Original Message- From: Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Sep 20, 2009 12:24 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] extended responses Sue, his is sound advice and makes sense. I fall back on similar words whenever here is talk at my grade level of making our classrooms look the same so arents don't complain. The important thing to remember is that we are hired to each the Program of Studies (curriculum). How we do it has not been mandated ere. We want to keep it that way. :) lisa Elisa Waingort rade 2 Spanish Bilingual alhousie Elementary algary, Canada The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. hey must be felt within the heart. Helen Keller Visit my blog, A Teacher's Ruminations, and post a message. ttp://waingortgrade2spanishbilingual.blogspot.com/ I think you need to come to an agreement with your partner that you will cover he same material but perhaps not in the same way or at the precise times. Good uck! Sue ___ osaic mailing list os...@literacyworkshop.org o unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to ttp://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.0D ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb
I have those same concerns. I also wonder about the depth of the questions. I hear there is no place for extended responses. I am not thrilled to say the least! Sue -Original Message- From: Carmen Matsuura mrscma...@hotmail.com To: MOSAIC mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2009 4:21 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb We're using NWEA for the first time this year in math and reading. People are excited because it can be used K-12 and it adjusts its questions based on how the student is answering. If the student is struggling it lowers the level of questions and then slowly raises the level as they answer correctly. This reminds me of STAR testing at my old school although NWEA uses more questions. Our fifth graders had to answer around 50 questions. The scores matched most of my students' ability levels fairly well, but I'm always leery about multiple guess questioning and will put my trust in what I see and hear the student doing in the classroom. From: soozq55...@aol.com Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:26:52 -0400 To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb Our district going to start AIMSWEB and NWEA this year...I'd be interested in the thoughts of anyone using these programs. Sue In a message dated 8/31/2009 6:27:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kaysm...@selah.k12.wa.us writes: If anyone is using AIMSWeb for Reading or Math, and is a AIMS district administrator, I am greatly in need of some advice. Please contact me off list. Kay Smith Selah School District Literacy Facilitator 509-697-0725 ext 774 kaysm...@selah.k12.wa.us Thanks, Kay ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=115bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _ With Windows Live, you can organize, edit, and share your photos. http://www.windowslive.com/Desktop/PhotoGallery ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb
Our district going to start AIMSWEB and NWEA this year...I'd be interested in the thoughts of anyone using these programs. Sue In a message dated 8/31/2009 6:27:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kaysm...@selah.k12.wa.us writes: If anyone is using AIMSWeb for Reading or Math, and is a AIMS district administrator, I am greatly in need of some advice. Please contact me off list. Kay Smith Selah School District Literacy Facilitator 509-697-0725 ext 774 kaysm...@selah.k12.wa.us Thanks, Kay ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=115bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] classroom library help
I have my books organized like you do Leslie. I do have a small section of books that are leveled for my most struggling readers to pick from. This was the reading specialist idea for a few kids who were really having a hard time finding a just right book. I agree with you that we need to show them how to choose a book and not limit their choices by a level. I have chosen research books way above my reading level for a research project but because I only needed a small piece from a volume, I was able to wade through it. I'm sure we've all been there. Sue In a message dated 8/8/2009 10:21:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us writes: I have an extensive classroom library set up, but I don't have any books leveled. They are organized by genre: picture, poetry, science, social studies, chapter books, etc. Within those genres they are organized by topic. I can't imagine leveling all of them and I am not sure that non-fiction needs to be leveled especially when it is often used for research projects. I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions as to how to make this job doable if in fact it is necessary. My thinking is that children go to the library and we teach them how to choose a book that is right for them. I am wondering why the same can't be expected inside the classroom. Thanks. Leslie Grade 3 Teacher lstew...@branford.k12.ct.usmailto: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 ~ http://thinkexist.com/birthday/september_24/ ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Silent Sustained Reading
Read the Book Whisper and you will change your opinion of SSR if you haven't seen the value of it in the past. Sue In a message dated 8/7/2009 11:45:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us writes: And is it really fair to force students to sit and read quietly if they sincerely struggle with it or genuinely don't like it? Amber, You can approach SSR non-traditionally. Once you get to know your children and their reading styles, you can pair those who struggle with a stronger student who loves to read aloud or you can pair two struggling readers together with a book of funny poems. I have yet to encounter a student who didn't enjoy a good story. You can also find books on the struggling reader's level or let that child read with you. There are many ways to bring reading for pure enjoyment to your students. I do play music in my classroom during this time but I allow kids to read in the hallway away from the music or in the corner library in our room which is buffered by bookcases and a quieter spot. If someone had offered you a wonderfully written and illustrated science picture book would you have enjoyed reading that without being forced? Just curious. Leslie 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 Amber Marie Daniels [ai5...@wayne.edu] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 8:16 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Silent Sustained Reading Hello everyone, My name is Amber Daniels and I am a senior at Wayne State University, majoring in Elementary Science. Going back to the discussion about SSR, how can we effectively monitor students to ensure that they are reading? Just because students are looking at pages, and even turning them, doesn't mean that they are reading them. And is it really fair to force students to sit and read quietly if they sincerely struggle with it or genuinely don't like it? I'm an adult and don't read for enjoyment, only necessity. I have had the pleasure of enjoying a good book (that I was forced to read) but just don't enjoy reading. Also, when I read, I can only do it with some type of background noise. What are your thoughts? Thank You, Amber ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] documenting SSR
I know a lot of people love the letters. I am curious, what do others use? I felt that when I did the letters that the kids thought this was the only way to respond to a book. I felt they were really forced and that most kids only wrote them because they had to turn something in to me. Thoughts?? Sue In a message dated 8/8/2009 2:03:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hccarl...@comcast.net writes: When I did the letters with junioro high students, I too, loved it because of what Sally outlined. However, with 3 different classes, it did take it's toll, so I didn't do it every quarter. However, I did need some sort of assessment for grades. While I would like to say that I could use my observations and conversations, this did't translate well to grades for some parents. They wanted some proof. And I as a parent would also want some evidence. So at least once or twice a quarter (depending on how many other assignments students turned in), I would ask students to choose their best letter, reflection and turn in to be assessed on the strategies that we were practicing. The students knew they had to respond/write at least a couple sentences around the strategy we were practicing. However, they had flexibility because sometimes what they were reading just didn't work with the strategy we were practicing. I also gave them points for just doing the work. Again, only to explain to parents and students the reason for their quarter grade. This wasn't ideal, but it was the real world. Carol - Original Message - From: thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2009 11:31:30 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] documenting SSR I did the weekly letters not for accountability but more for a dialogue/conversation. The kids and I loved talking back and forth. I didn't always have the time I wished for individual conversations in the classsroom though I of course did...but I had 32 kids and no paras or any help so it made for a busy time. I did use the letters as ways to inform me about what the kids were struggling with, great insights into their strengths and so on. So it wasn't accountability assessment but formative for me. And the kids actually really valued using their own letters to self reflect as well. I did not have parents sign anything tho they were informed about reading workshop. I figured and think the kids came to believe that you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. And kids lived up to the expectation that their own goals were what mattered most!! So it's just a different mind set I think and the kids take it all very differently and it didn't feel like paperwork at all. I loved reading those letters - the best part of my week. And the kids complained when we missed a week! Just an idea that might make a difference for you... PS not my ideas originally - Atwell convinced me. But I made it my own. Sally On 8/8/09 7:01 AM, Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us wrote: I have a question/concern regarding SSR and accountability. Is there research that says that by making children accountable for personal reading turns them into lifelong readers? Isn't there a point when we can trust the children and ourselves without having to have a document filled out? Last year I had my students keep a silent reading log (along with a guided reading notebook and a homework reading log) and write me a letter once a week about their personal reading book. I did that for much of the school year until I realized it was taking time away from actually reading and diminishing the enjoyment factor for some students. I also did not feel that I learned anything about my students that I didn't already know without all the paperwork. Leslie Grade 3 Teacher lstew...@branford.k12.ct.usmailto: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 ~ http://thinkexist.com/birthday/september_24/ ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic
Re: [MOSAIC] Author Studies
In the past I have had my 4th grade students conduct an author study on an author of their choice. It is mostly an independent project done as homework. We start in January and the project concludes in June. The students must read 4 books written by their author to read and respond differently to, they research and write a short biography of their author (done in school), write a letter to their author (school) and then create a poster (HW)and a short reflection (hw) about what they've learned about their author's craft. I use Patricia Polacco books to model the process in school. I try to have the responses mirror a response that we are working on in class so they have responded in this way before. Last year the students wrote a character change paper, a book review, a poem and made a picture book for their responses. They love it and when they get mail from their authors it send them over the edge they are so jazzed up! We have a celebration at the end of the year to celebrate all their hard work! We touch on different genres of writing and have great discussions. Sue In a message dated 8/7/2009 9:10:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jmdi...@k12.carr.org writes: I'm a fifth grade teacher that wants to do author studies this year. Does anyone have any ideas they can share on how you do them? In the past I felt they took up a lot of my direct instruction time. I'd like to hear how you fit them in with teaching the comprehension stratgies, literature circles, reading workshop, etc. Any recommendations of authors for 5th grade? Thank you. Joanne Maryland _ Get free photo software from Windows Live http://www.windowslive.com/online/photos?ocid=PID23393::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-U S:SI_PH_software:082009 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] Mickelson Exxon Mobile Teachers Academy
I just returned from some of the best professional development I have ever received in the areas of math and science. The Mickelson Exxon Mobile Teacher Academy was a whirlwind week of fantastic hands on learning sessions. My head is still spinning. Golfer Phil Mickleson, his wife Amy and Exxon-Mobile put on a state of the art academy for teachers in grades 3-5! We were treated like royalty! I would encourage anyone who is interested to go to: sendmyteacher.com to find out more!! Sue Moore **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585106x1201462830/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=62bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Student Teaching Advise
My biggest advice would be to listen and watch with an open mind. When it is your turn to start teaching, take a few minutes to jot down some ideas of how you thought your lesson went and if you had it to do all over again, what would you do differently. If you keep a journal, you'll start to notice trends or personal growth (or both). As for the your critic teacher, I would say that not turning over the reins can happen for a number of reasons. Personality could be one. She might not have thought you were ready. Maybe there was something that need to be taught in a certain way and it was just easier to do that way due to time. I think that some student teachers forget that the responsibility for children ultimately lies with the classroom teacher. Also, I have had a few teachers that came to me thinking they had nothing to learn. They had learned it all in their coursework so they just needed to get student teaching over with so they could get a job and do everything their way. I feel sorry for those teachers because they missed out on so many learning opportunities. Finally, I would just add that it is about depth of understanding and NOT breadth of coverage. If your teacher makes a suggestion to you even though you might not agree, try it out and see what happens. You might be surprised! Good luck! Sue In a message dated 7/23/2009 10:47:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tifd...@hotmail.com writes: Hi, my name is Tiffany Heikkila and I am a student in the special education program at Wayne State University. I will be graduating in the spring of 2010! I am going to be student teaching in the fall in a second grade classroom. I want to know if there is anyone who can give me advice on what it takes to be an excellent student teacher. Also, in my pre-student teaching, I was assigned with a teacher who never let me take control. If this situation is to happen in my student teaching, how would I conference with the teacher about having more control in a way that would not come over as being rude or pushy? Thank you for your time, Tiffany Heikkila _ NEW mobile Hotmail. Optimized for YOUR phone. Click here. http://windowslive.com/Mobile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_CS_MB_new_hotmail_072009 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585106x1201462830/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=62bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Text Connections
I agree with you that kids really understand what a connection is by 4th grade. But what they don't understand is how making a connection can help deepen their level of understanding. For instance they might make a connection in the early grades that they had a dog that died and so did the character in their book. My question to them is: so how does that help you understand the text better? It may take a while but then they are usually able to determine that they can better understand the character's feelings after having that same experience themselves. Sue In a message dated 7/6/2009 12:56:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, suzteac...@aol.com writes: With schema and background knowledge falling under the category of Text Connections, this strategy is huge! I teach fourth grade and I find that I spend more time asking kids about their background knowledge now. They all know what connections are since they have heard it since kindergarten. Some still focus on I have a dog too! So I really focus a lot on KWL charts, asking them about what they know about a subject. Sometimes these discussions arouse the schema of many other students as well. So instead of hearing I have a connection over and over, I hear stories and facts that connect to a text. Suzanne/4thGrade/New York **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377077x1201454398/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=62bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377077x1201454398/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=62bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] PLEASE HELP! 4th grade poetry
Thanks Carolyn. Good luck with your surgeries! Sue In a message dated 6/20/2009 11:19:10 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cfoa...@aol.com writes: Responding to Andrea's recommendation of the teaching poetry guide - Awakening the Heart by Georgia Heard - I'm the one who is going to post my poetry list and it is organized around Awakening the Heart which in my opinion is the Bible for teaching poetry. In my classes, I show teachers how to implement her book using specific books of poetry. I'm currently out of town having eye surgeries and don't have my poetry list on my laptop. When I get home next week, I will send it to you all. Thanks for your patience. Carolyn -Original Message- From: Andrea Jenkins jenki...@oakhillschool.org To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, Jun 19, 2009 2:15 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] PLEASE HELP! 4th grade poetry Get Georgia Heard's Awakening the Heart. Perfect for 4th grade poetry! Andrea - Original Message - From: cfoa...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7:12:28 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] PLEASE HELP! 4th grade poetry I have about a hundred strong recommendations for poetry - I teach a class for teachers called A Rhyme for Every Reason and it's purpose is to show teachers how to integrate poetry across the curriculum while also addressing the five components of reading and the comprehension strategies. I will be happy to share my list - however I'm having some eye surgery today so can't get it off to you for a few days. Carolyn Foat -Original Message- From: Jorge Carreno nasn...@hotmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, Jun 16, 2009 9:31 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] PLEASE HELP! 4th grade poetry Hello: I will be a 4th grade teacher and I know I have to teach poetry or something related to it. What books can help me with poetry? I want something fun for my kids! Thanks so much. _ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutoria l_Storage_062009 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown0004) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] weekly strategy
I would like that also!! Sue -Original Message- From: Stein, Ellen H. est...@bcps.org To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 6:41 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] weekly strategy 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 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Question for posting
Sandra, When you say that the students are following along, do you mean you are doing round robin reading or you are reading and they are following along?? I teach 4th grade and since the students are reading at different levels, they are reading different novels at their own levels. Sue In a message dated 4/25/2009 1:56:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sandramons...@hotmail.com writes: I am currently a student teacher, I was hoping to pose a question in hopes that I would learn from others experience. Are reading lengthy chapter books as a whole class, beneficial for comprehensive testing? Books for 3rd graders such as Stuart Little or Charlotte's Web. Do you think all the students are following a long as well as they might follow along and understand shorter chapter books? Sandra Monsour 3rd Grade Elementary Student Teacher _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Get e-mail storage that grows with you. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Sto rage2_042009 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown0003) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Poetry Coffee House
OUr first grade teacher had one last year. She had each child compose at least one poem. The teacher and student conferred multiple times to revise the poem. Once it was set, they had to practice reading it orally until they were fluent. The parents were invited. There was cookies and lemonade. The students shared one by one. The teacher had a microphone for the occasion. When a presentation was over the audience snapped their fingers with approval. For the students that did not have a parent present, staff members volunteered to be a stand in so that every kid had some support and an audience member. It was great! Sue In a message dated 4/4/2009 10:52:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, w...@shaw.ca writes: I'm writing for advice. At last week's staff meeting, I was telling the staff that April is poetry month and all of a sudden I had the idea to wrap up the month with a POETRY COFFEE HOUSE. I've never arranged one or even been too one and because I said I would organize it, I think I better get some advice and direction. Can anyone give me any suggestions on having a coffee house? Format, set up etc.. Thanks, Wendy ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **Hurry! April 15th is almost here. File your Federal taxes FREE with TaxACT. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220239440x1201335902/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.taxact.com%2F08tax.asp%3Fsc%3D084102950001%26p%3D82) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Parent Night Picture Book Suggestion
On our last Parent's Night we split up into pairs of teachers (a primary an intermediate) and showed how we would use a certain strategy at different grade levels. We used Debbie Miller's ideas for the poem Ducks on a Winter Night for visualization. The 1st grade teachers at my school did a Poetry Cafe during school one day where the parents came and listened to the kids' poetry. The kids snapped their fingers with approval for the poems like the beatniks of old. It was hilarious. Sue In a message dated 12/4/2008 9:10:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Have you thought about the coffe house poetry that Debbie Miller writes about in Reading with Meaning. I've often thought that would be a great idea for Family Literacy Night. You could dedicate one room and decorate it as a poetry house and have classess scheduled to read their poetry into the mics--parents could have coffee or hot coco. I do this in my classroom once a year and parents LOVE it. - Original Message - From: Beverlee Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Parent Night Picture Book Suggestion I'd like to include a plea for an even broader response. We're planning on a Literacy Night (maybe something like Family Math) in February and I'm in charge of putting it together. I'd love all your thoughts, responses, suggestions. . . . Bev Paul On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 4:35 PM, Del Herds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Looking for a picture book that I could read aloud to parents/students K-6 at a Parent Literacy Night - ways parents can read with/to their child. I wanted to model strategies - think alouds, questioning, author's purpose, etc. Any suggestions or anything you have used in the past? Thanks! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dpicid=aolcom40vanityncid=emlcntaolcom0010) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Response Journals
I stopped having my kids write letters. They thought that was the only way they could respond to a book. I have them record their thinking as they read in different ways. I might have them respond to a question here and there depending on what strategy we are working on. At the end of a book we respond in different waysexplain how the character changed over time..what was the message of this book how do you know. I have even put kids from different guided reading groups together and asked them to figure out how their main characters share some trait or characteristic. They have to explain their story and have a conversation to determine it. Sue In a message dated 12/2/2008 5:19:58 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How about a checklist or a tic-tac toe type list? Giving them a choice might help them to be more motivated. I talked with a former student of mine a while back and I asked him what he liked the most and least about my class. He gave me things he liked but one thing he hated. I hated those stupid letters we always had to write. I have since then given them more choices and it seems to make it more interesting for them. -- Original message from Yingling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: -- I am struggling to get my students to write quality letters within their reader's notebooks. It's December and they are still simply giving me summaries. I ask them questions and give comments in my letters back to them yet most of my kids aren't responding to my questions/comments. I've gone to giving the kids grades and their grades don't even seem to motivate some of them to do better. We've written sample letters together, I've shown them examples, I've written examples for them, I've given them letter starters. What do I do next? The kids seem to just want me to give them worksheets to complete - they don't want to think. Help please, Jenni ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dpicid=aolcom40vanityncid=emlcntaolcom0002) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] summarizing
Can they even retell?? You have to be able to do that first. I think it is easier to do a summary of nonfiction before asking them to do a fictional piece. Sue In a message dated 11/3/2008 1:39:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi I have a group of Title I, 4th and 5th graders who are reading on a second grade level. We are working on summarizing and it is hard for them. We have summarized nursery rhymes, using the 5 W's. They do fairly well on these because these are short and familiar. What other instruction do you give regarding summarizing? **Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http: //travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav0001) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav0001) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] overwhelmed gen. ed
Thank you for doing that Elisa! Sue In a message dated 11/1/2008 4:57:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For those that asked about this document...I haven't had a chance to look for it this week but I will search for it over the weekend and get back to everyone. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada If you find the doc, I would like to see/know more about it, please. judy ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav0001) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Fwd: Parent Literacy Night
We usually have a literacy night much like the one you describe but last year we change up a little. We paired up with a younger grade (I teach 4th paired up with our K) to show what a strategy would look like at a lower level and then at a higher level. We had the kids come with their parents and move around the school (like centers). This way they got a look at the different strategies and how the rigor increases up the levels. Sue In a message dated 9/28/2008 5:57:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi All: I have our Parent Literacy Night coming up this month.? We always meet by grade level and don't plan as a whole school.? We usually read The Stranger to the parents and demonstrate and have them participate in various reading strategies.? I'd like to try something new--does anyone have something that worked really well for you to involve the parent?.? Oh--I teach 4th grade.? Thanks for any suggestions--I always learn so much from you. Deb (FL4th) Find phone numbers fast with the New AOL Yellow Pages! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] conferring with students
When we are establishing rituals and routines at the beginning of the year, we have the workshop represented by a pie graph: 10 minutes mini lesson, 40 minutes independent work/groups, 10 minutes share. We go over what the teacher should be doing during this time and what the students should be doing. We leave it as an anchor chart for the students to refer to. If someone is off task, we ask what should you be doing now or are living up to your responsibilities during workshop. We do the same for writing workshop. Sue In a message dated 9/21/2008 10:13:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know that in several workshops, I have heard that you drop-in on the student, but I too was having the same problem you are having. My reading table is behind the students' desks, so I can see whatever is happening. I just sit back there and quietly call the student's name I need to to confer with. He/she comes to me at the reading table. I have found that this is less distracting, b/c students are use to hearing a mumble at the reading table, since that is where i do my greading groups. On Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 10:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to hear from middle school teachers. When you confer with students, either individually or in small groups, how do you get the rest of the class to continue working? It seems to me that as soon as I start to talk with another student, everyone else thinks, She's not paying attention to me. I can talk to my friend now. Or they think, She's not paying attention to me, and I WANT her to! Thanks! Jan ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. -- Elisa M. Kifer Third Grade Literacy Teacher Fox Meadow Elementary Love of reading and writing is not taught, it is created. Love of reading and writing is not required, it is inspired. Love of reading and writing is not demanded, it is exemplified. Love of reading and writing, is not exacted, it is quickened. Love of reading and writing is not solicited, it is activated. -Russell Stauffer, 1980 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] RtI comment + New ?
I have my kids reading and responding in their readers' notebooks. Their response could be a question that I have given them or they might just be recording their thinking. I used to do the letter thing but it was too many letters to respond to and they thought it was the only way to respond to what they've read. I too felt like I was killing the enthusiasm for reading. It sure killed my love of letter writing! Sue In a message dated 9/2/2008 11:20:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have my kids read independently while I work with groups and/or conference. They are responsible to writing me one letter a week (every year I change this because I'm so afraid of killing their love of reading!) and I respond to it. I may tweak it again this year as I have 25 kids and that's a lot of letters for me to write! I model my letter after the Fountas and Pinnel first 30 days, too. Kristin Mitchell/4th/CO Be the change you want to see in the world -Ghandi - Original Message From: Hamilton, Whitney [EMAIL PROTECTED] What do you all have your students do while you are working in small guided reading groups or conferencing one on one with students? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv000547) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] I got a job!
Congrats Teresa!!! Sue In a message dated 7/2/2008 8:10:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Two months ago I took a leap of faith and decided to resign from my teaching position without first having another one secured. I wanted to find an opportunity to teach in a school that was committed to a balanced literacy philosophy. Last week I started the interview process at two schools who both share in this philosophy. Yesterday, I was offered a contract, and I accepted! We celebrated by trading in our 11 year old minivan and then going out to a romantic dinner. ;) Tomorrow is our 15th wedding anniversary, followed by Independence Day, so our family will continue to celebrate. I am so blessed to have found this email group and a sweet new job all in the same week!!! (I'm jumping for joy right now.) Thanks for being there for me in cyberspace! Teresa ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (www.tourtracker.com ?NCID=aolmus0005000112) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] questioning strategy pre-assessment
I am sure you could use Ellin Keene's Comprehension book to do this. Sue **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] Off Topic~Social Skills
I am looking for districts who have adopted a social skills curriculum. What do you use and how do you assess its effectiveness. I would also be interested in any checklists related to what you are doing. We are looking into this as RTI evolves. Thanks for any help you can give me! Sue **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300025 48) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshop
Try anything by Kylene Beirs or Cris Tovani. I like some of the books by Jeff Zweirs (published by IRA) Sue **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300025 48) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] National Geographic Sets - Ann
I love them and use them all the time. Sue **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] your best VISUALIZING lesson
I read A Night in the Country by Cynthia Rylant but I don't show the kids the pictures. I have them draw what they are visualizing and reread and talk with a partner to add to their drawing. Then we sort the descriptive words by senses and discuss what we could add. We generate list of descriptions and then at the end the kids write a poem about the book. They do a great job. I am always amazed! Sue ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] workshop
For nonfiction, I might concentrate on activating schema, questioning and determining importance especially for the upper grades. Sue ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] magazine subscriptions?
Earlier I wrote that I used National Geographic for Kids. I mainly use the Explorer edition but The Pioneer edition is written for grades 2-3. It contains the same stories, pictures and layout as the older edition but there is less text and it is written for the younger grades. I use it with some of my struggling kids and my new language learners. We can still have a whole discussion about the different articles. If I use them during guided reading groups, often the kids are not aware that they have different levels. You can check it out on their website. A great tool!! Sue ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] help! 13 years in gr.1/2 now gr. 5!
Kim, I was switched to 4th grade after teaching k 1 for a long time. I would agree with the titles suggested by Heather. You might want to look into the Comprehension Toolkit by Harvey as well. I did have pie in the sky expectations for my new 4th graders and had to knock my expectations down a few pegs but now after teaching 4th grade for 10 years, I hope I don't have to go back down! Good luck! Sue ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Round Robin Reading
I usually tell my student teachers and colleagues that usually if they were to use Round Robin Reading that if one child is reading most times there are 21 who aren't. It's not an efficient strategy. I remember counting paragraphs until it was my turn and then daydreaming until it was my turn. For some kids who have to read out loud, I have them use whisper phones so they can actually hear themselves. Sue ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Fluency versus Automaticity and comprehension - low readers all ...
Francie, i had a similar group one summer throw in some were ELL students. We used readers theater scripts and were able to work on all the problems you mentioned. The best part was that the kids like it so they worked really hard to give their best performance. Sue ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Repeated Readings for Fluency - Question for Tim
I'd like to add another question to Stephanie's list for Tim. Do you think that there are some children who will never become fluent because of processing problems? I'm thinking of one child who I had in the past whose oral reading impeded his comprehension. What do you think/ Sue ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Repeated Readings for Fluency - Question for Tim
Yes he can. When he reads aloud he rereads constantly and has hardly any comprehension. If I ask him to read a page silently and tell me what it's about he can. He's a mystery. Sue ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Repeated Readings for Fluency - Question for Tim
That was my thinking..he's a fluent as he needs to be and probably as he'll ever be. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Repeated Readings for Fluency - Question for Tim
I really think that he has a processing problem. He had a difficult birth. No one has been able to get to the bottom of his problem but during the year, I pretty much gave up on the fluency part and concentrated on the comprehension (even though others were still worried about the fluency part because he score so low on his DRA) After reading your posts, I feel like I did the right thing! Thanks Sue ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] readers' theater
I've had great success doing the same with 4th graders. We have also done it in a remedial afterschool program. We have videoed it and wacthed it. The kids critiqued themselves and always notice how their fluency has improved. Vocabulary gets built as well. Sue ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Ginger's Unit of Study
Maria, I would look at the units or themes that you are supposed to teach and decide what the big ideas are around those themes (essential questions) Go for depth rather than breadth, ideas that can be transferred in other areas. I can't teach in 30 minute lessons especially science with all the equipment we have to drag out. I teach each once a week for longer times. Sue ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] books for new orleans
Anyone who is thinking about donating books to the daycares in New Orleans, please let Sydney know. Her address is shown below! She's keeping a list so books are distributed equally!! Thanks to all! My school is doing the Dryade YMCA. Thanks to everyone!! Sue Dear Sue, Please let them know that I'll keep a masterlist of which center's getting books, so we don't overload the first one on the list (or whatever.) You can give them my email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] And Thank YOU! Sydney ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] New Orleans Preschools
I am forwarding this email from the TAWL list. I have selected the Dryades YMCA for my 4th grade class to help. We are going to solicit books from our entire school as part of our Reading Week clebration. Maybe others good jump on board! Sue Dear All, When I mentioned on one of these lists that I had given a lot of children's books to the Tulane University preschool in New Orleans (they had NO books left after the floods) someone asked where to send more here's a reply I've received from local people there: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Swan, Gail N [_ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Swan, Gail N Subject: FW: more books? Thank you so much for helping New Orleans in its rebuilding endeavors.. It’s great that many people realize that the rebuilding process is still in process. Many of these centers were in the hardest hit neighborhoods of New Orleans. We are using our predicament as a springboard to raise the quality of care that is offered to children and families. The State is implementing a Quality Rating System. The ITERS and ECERS are some of the scales we are measuring quality with. Monies and resources for many of these providers are tight. Books, puzzles, manipulatives and dolls are needed. Sheets and blankets for children’s cots seem scarce. Here are the names of some child care centers that I am sure will appreciate your donation of books. Donors might mention that they got these names from the local Child Care resource and referral service. Thanks again, Olayeela Daste Parent Counselor /Coordinator Child Care Resources New Orleans, La. 70130 (504) 586-8509x112 Audubon Primary Academy 1 4600 Freret Street New Orleans, La. 70115 Auntie B’s Preschool 8001 Lafourche Street New Orleans, La 70127 Director Elizabeth Uwaezuoke Because Wee Care Learning Academy 3121 La. Avenue New Orleans, La. 70125 Bright Minds Academy 6836 Bundy Road Suite D New Orleans, La. 70127 Covenant House Child Development Center 611 N. Rampart Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Discovery Kids 128 N. Jeff Davis Parkway New Orleans, La. 70119 Dryades YMCA Day Care Center 1924 Philip Street New Orleans, La. 70113 Director: Mossy Turner Happy Times Day Nursery 1602 S. Carrolton Avenue New Orleans, La. 70118 Director: Rocky Reyne Kid’s World Preschool of New Orleans 3901 St.Claude Street New Orleans, La. 70117 Layman’s Preschool Academy 1738 Allen Street New Orleans, La. 70116 Temple’s school of Math and Science 4200 Marigny Street New Orleans, La. 70122 The Children’s preschool 3915 Perrier Street New Orleans, La. 70115 Tot’s Nursery and Kindergarten 2818 General Ogden Street New Orleans, La. 70118 Upperroom Bible Church Preschool 8600 Lakeforest Blvd. New Orleans, La. 70127 Little Ladies and Gentlemen 4211 S. Claiborne Avenue New Orleans, La. 70125 Miss Dee’s Childcare and Learning Center 1539 Bartholomew Street New Orleans, La. 70117 Mrs. J’s Little Angels 2424 Music Street New Orleans, La. 70117 ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] struggling readers in grades 4-5
Michelle, I too tech many struggling kids in the grade 4. I think your teachers need to understand that your kids are still learning how to read. There is a difference between learning how to read and reading to obtain information. Lots of content teachers are bogged down in their curriculum and don't see the differnce. If a cild's focus is trying to work through the text, often the content goes out the window. They need to get a handle on one before they can achieve the other. Sue ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehension in general
Hi Bill, I applaud that you have hung in there to try to get them motivated but maybe they can't relate to those films. They might as well be in another language for some kids. If they have no comprehension at all, then I wonder if they could take all the pieces together to make some sense of it. Perhaps no one at their homes thought it was an important enough assignment to actually leave them alone to watch it. Parents might not understand the value of watching a movie. When you say they have no interests, do you know what they do outside of school? What do they watch on TV? Maybe you could show a quick 1/2 hour show and talk about it. Or what about picture books, maybe first start with a read aloud. I know it's tough when you have a non-motivated bunch. Have you discussed with the kids the fact that you are beside yourself with them? I would recommend Chris Tovani's book: I Read It But I Don't Get It. Good Luck! Sue BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Ducks at night
It's a poem used by Debbie used to teach visualization. She refers to it in her book Reading with Meaning but the peom is actually wriiten by Georgia Heard. Sue ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Esl wiets and workshets
Try this site: www.colorincolorado.org Sue -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 4:52 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] Esl wiets and workshets Hi to all! This year am an extra teacher appointed to a close by school. My role is to work with the International students who come to our school from Korea. For a full year they have to pay almost $9000. Some are hear for 4 weeks, others for 1 term(10 weeks) And the rest for the whole year. Most have no English and use a hand held electronic dictionary. Even with this it is very difficult to get to understand them and for them trying to understand me. I was wondering if there were any internet sites for ideas as well as units than I could be doing with appropriate level. Also is there a group I can go to and even join? Waiting for your help, assistance and ideas. Thankyou Stef Rann Sth Australia HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.36/681 - Release Date: 11/02/2007 6:50 PM ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] most significant barriers
Rosie, ASk your literacy coach how they can call it the reading lock when no one is reading Sue ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] parent handouts
Hi everyone! A while back someone posted a site that contained parent handouts for all the reading strategies in boh English and Spanish. I thought I bookmarked it but now I can't find it. Would someone repost the site address? Thanks a million! Sue ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Center
I was just wondering is there a reason your services are a pullout?? Sue -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 1:02 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Reading Center Hi everyone, Our middle school is in the midst of remodeling and my reading department would like to request that a certain space to be used for a state of the art reading/literacy center. Right now we have three teachers sharing one classroom with generally 20 students total in the room at one time. Our room is split so that we each have a section and we divide the students but we are definitely cramped. Not only are we sharing a very small space, our school is identified as being a School In Need of Improvement (SINI) Year two, so if we don't do something quickly, we will be on that dreaded list for year 3 and that is not good at all (loss of jobs, etc) Not that a new reading center by itself will improve our schools' scores, but it is a step forward in making literacy a priority. What I would like to ask of all of you is: Does your school have a reading center and if so, what does it look like? How does it function? What things would you suggest to include (furniture, computers, etc.) It would be helpful to hear from some middle school teachers because an elementary setting is different from ours (we have 37 minute periods and our reading specialists don't have tons of flexibility working with kids because our schedulle really hampers us) but certainly all ideas and suggestions are welcome. You may post to the list or email me privately. Thank you in advance for the wonderful ideas I know you will have! Amy * * IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. *** eSafe scanned this email for viruses, vandals, and malicious content. *** * * ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] New problem....
How about encouraging children to think critically and to be persistant, not to just settle for the first fleeting idea that might pop onto their mind so they be be finished!! OY Sue -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] New problem Sadly, I am thinking that you hit the nail on the head with these closing comments. At what cost, this insane overemphasis on test scores!! I don't want to be in a sinking lifeboat with these kinds of thinkers. Lori On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 08:37 , William Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Funny thing, though. Their reading levels are 4-7 or better which is kind of low, but better than average for this age group, their fluency levels are right at where they need to be, and can answer almost any right there or in the book questions, but they can't infer or look at the big picture. I'm thinking we have stressed finding the answer and passing the state test and strategies so much that maybe we have forgotten to teach the pleasures of learning. Bill - Original Message - From: Joy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 12:38 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] New problem William and Carolyn, I like Carolyn's suggestion, but would like to take it one step further. Show them something you KNOW they will HATE. Hate is such a strong emotion, and very often kids can find lots of derisive things to say, especially at this age. It's not cool to have a favorite; if you pick the wrong favorite, you subject yourself to criticism of your peers. Although eighth grade students say they want to be individuals, they really want to be part of the group, and will do almost anything to gain or maintain group status. 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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/597 - Release Date: 12/21/06 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/ mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Science vocabualry
I just was at a PD session at they were talking about Marzano's vocabulary work that he has done for the state of Tenn. This site is awesome. It has academic language for all the content areas by grade and also has games and templates to make games to build vocabulary. Sue _Academic Vocabulary Games_ (http://www.jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/TN.html) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] selective strategy use
When I am coding, it's very simple. As I am recording my thinking, I say I am going to infer .and I write an I and draw a circle around it or I can visualize...and draw a circle around a v. It shows the kids that good readers employee multiple strategies. Sue ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] Memoirs
Does anyone have any suggestions for memoirs to use for guided reading in 4th grade? My kids are reading on levels M to about T. Thanks! Sue ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] persuasive texts
I've used Should there be zoos? by Tony Stead The kid love it. They can write passionately about one side or the other. Sue M ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
