Re: [MOSAIC] philosophical wonderings
From: "cnjpal...@aol.com" To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 5:52:07 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] philosophical wonderings Hi Leslie I think perhaps we need to begin to define what it means to teach reading strategies--what exactly do we mean...what exactly do we do when we teach reading strategies? I agree, and I think, so would Ellin that sometimes we overdo our strategy instruction and make our focus of reading instruction the strategies instead of the end goal, which is reading, comprehending and enjoying books. I think in many classrooms we set up strategy instruction in a way that detracts from enjoyment. However, I would argue, from personal experience, that it doesn't have to be that way. I find that the use of strategies and the deliberate teaching of the vocabulary of strategies enhances the thoughtful nature of my classroom and the enjoyment of reading. I have seen classrooms, other than my own, develop into a learning community full of engaged, thoughtful readers who choose to read... where strategies are taught deliberately and explicitly a s a tool...with the end purposes clearly in mind, the end purposes being comprehension and enjoyment. In my experience, strategy instruction works. For all kids, not just strugglers. I do not believe it is only for struggling readers. I would like to see the list discuss what aspects of strategy instruction, as it is currently being implemented, turns kids off from the love of reading so that we can all learn what to avoid. Jennifer In a message dated 11/8/2009 4:17:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us writes: I love teaching, but lately I have been questioning the way I teach, particularly reading. I am an avid reader. Reading is an integral part of my adult life. I was never taught any reading strategies. I have children in my classroom who love to read and read way above grade level. I feel that they, like me, have already internalized the strategies and yes they can be strengthened but probably that will happen naturally as well. The more they read, the stronger they will become. It seems that we are prescribing medication whether the child is ill or not. It's like using manipulatives in math. Our new math program requires the use of manipulatives all the time. It used to be that you used maniuplatives when you differentiated for the child who was having difficulty with a concept. It seems like we are heading back to a one-size-fits-all mentality which scares me. I sometimes think the reading strategies were meant for educators so that we could become better teachers of reading, particularly for our struggling readers, and I think we have taken it too far and use it in all cases. When I look at the current guided reading models it is so prescribed: everyone is in a quick guided group with the teacher drilling a skill or they are reading independently. I am having a difficult time seeing the joy in that model. Where do the rich conversations that connect children to each other and to literature take place in this current model? Was the model intended for accomplished readers? Leslie R. Stewart ___ 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
Good Evening I usually read and admire all of your wonderful responses yet, Im really going to try over these years I have come to rely on my MOT colleagues here so...in my opinion: The greatest skills we teach develop our students'skills and enhance transfer learning in the content areas over time do you agree? There are so many successful possibilities each student encounters also I instantly think of the Responibilty of Gradual Release for our learners as they practice their skills using the content areas since we model model model Sincerely, Susan Donnelly Middle School trainning Chicago,IL From: Sophia L. Whittaker To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Cc: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Fri, November 6, 2009 10:12:08 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Essential Question All opinions welcome to this essential question. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do questions that engage students in analyzing, problem solving, and decision making affect learning? Sophia Whittaker, NBCT Media Specialist Gator Run Elementary 1101 Glades Parkway Weston, FL 33327 754-323-5850 http://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, including cyberbullying, by or towards any student or employee. (See Policy 5.9: "Anti-Bullying" for additional information.) ___ 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] Scaffolded Silent Reading
Ms Clark I just left the interantional reading association's website using google there so many cited articles for scaffolding sustained slient reading I too am currently researching this issue what a way to extend our students reading strategies thank you so much for asking this question have a sun filled week Susan Donnelly From: "Waingort Jimenez, Elisa" To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 3:23:59 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Scaffolded Silent Reading I've never heard of scaffolded silent reading. I may be able to take a guess at what it is but could you explain it to us instead? Thanks, 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/ Hi fellow educators, I was recently researching Scaffolded Silent Reading (SSR) vs. Sustained Silent Reading (ScSR) and found the prior to be much more structured as well as thorough in holding students accountable to being on task in reading and keeping track of their books. Does anyone use ScSR in their classroom that could tell me about their experiences with the strategy? -- Thanks, Jaclyn Clark ___ 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] Your thoughts
Wait I agree with Renee also Isnt this against Inclusion policies for all kids ? meaning isnt this against the law ? Susan Donnelly --- On Sat, 10/11/08, Renee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Renee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Your thoughts To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008, 11:10 AM Wait a minute. If the high kids are taken out, and the kids with IEPs are taken out, then you are already left with only part of your class and it seems to me that it is a PERFECT opportunity for you to go over, reteach, extend, or clarify lessons already taught, AND/OR to have kids doing some independent activities while you confer with them individually. I think your principal doesn't know what the heck he is talking about. Renee <-- obviously cranky and getting more and more impatient with incompetent administrators On Oct 11, 2008, at 8:42 AM, Wendy Jensen wrote: > Sorry, Amy! I emailed back to you personally and meant to do it to > the listserv. I wanted to share our exact set up with all of you who > have been so great in responding to my concerns over this issue. We > have a 90 minute literacy block that is to include phonics, spelling, > and reading. EVERY child is in the classroom for whole group reading > instruction. When whole group is over, the top kids leave for > instruction with the talented and gifted teacher (these are kids from > each 2nd grade classroom), kids with IEPs leave to work with their > teacher and we also have a reading interventionist who takes low kids > if needed. The kids that are left in the room have differentiated > instruction whether it be guided reading, independent > reading/conferences, or small group skill work. However, our > principal wants to take those kids that are still in our room and > split them apart into different classrooms based on their ability > level. If we are all already differentiating with the kids that are > still in the room, why would we need to break it down further? Then > it is just a matter of logistics. I feel that a lot of this is just > "buzz words". We should be doing it because it is the latest thing, > not because we have proof that it works for or is good for kids.I > am not opposed to maybe trying this set-up in a different part of the > day for a short amount of time. I want to thank you all again for > your insights on both sides of the issue. I have started making a > list of questions for the administration and points about things we > have discussed on this listserve. I learn from all of you everyday! > > Wendy > > - Original Message - > From: Amy McGovern<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email > Group<mailto:mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 10:35 PM > Subject: RE: [MOSAIC] Your thoughts > > > Hi Wendy, > I am wondering how many guided reading groups some of the other > teachers in your building have. > Sometimes teachers have too many groups. When this is the case, > sharing kids is a very good solution. I work with teachers who have 7 > groups in one class. They have been doing this so long that they no > longer see the problem with only getting face time with each group for > a few minutes per day. They resist the suggestion that there could be > another way. It's hard to change. But sometimes the change has > greater benefits for all the kids. It may be hard for the teacher, > but it could work for the kids. Personally, I would rather have fewer > groups and get more face time per group, to really discuss and digest > strategies and stories. > > I've been consulting for several years now. The most successful > buildings I've worked in share the kids. My building had a building > wide reading time from 8:30 to 10:00AM. The kids moved to different > rooms for the reading block. We got excellent results. It can work > when teachers take a team approach and work hard to communicate. > > Amy715-453-6509 > > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >> Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:53:35 -0500 >> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Your thoughts >> >> You are so right, Bev! I have been sent very thoughtful replies and I >> appreciate everyone who gave their two cents. I know that it isn't >> good for >> kids, but I also know I need to go in to the next meeting well >> prepared to >> defend my position. I have great questions to ask and experience and >> research to cite
Re: [MOSAIC] Ms Elline Keene Conference ?
Morning Lisa Thanks IM gonna get my book right here YES! Susan - Original Message From: Lisa Szyska <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 9:22:52 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Ms Elline Keene Conference ? Hi Susan, Here you go: http://www.sdresources.org/brochures/L6-15.asp?SeminarID=2486 lisa 2/3 IL --- susan donnelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Good Morning > Colleagues > I enjoy reading your posts its been a pleasure I > 've learned so much; I thank you all > this is off topic but if you live in the Chicago > area can someone > email me and tell when Ellin is coming to > Chicago/Oak Lawn Hilton this spring ? Im purchasing > her new Book during this conference > Thanks I'd really appreaciate it > Have a Merry St Patrick's Day:) > Susan Donnelly > > > > > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > ___ > 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 last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ 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] Ms Elline Keene Conference ?
Good Morning Colleagues I enjoy reading your posts its been a pleasure I 've learned so much; I thank you all this is off topic but if you live in the Chicago area can someone email me and tell when Ellin is coming to Chicago/Oak Lawn Hilton this spring ? Im purchasing her new Book during this conference Thanks I'd really appreaciate it Have a Merry St Patrick's Day:) Susan Donnelly Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] off topic /Conference
Good Morning Colleagues I enjoy reading your posts its been a pleasure I 've learned so much; I thank you all this is very off topic but if you live in the Chicago area can someone email me and tell when Ellin is coming to Chicago/Oak Lawn Hilton this spring ? Have a Merry St Patrick's Day:) Susan Donnelly Beverlee Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I believe Ruby Payne would agree, then she would propose what she believes is missing, which is the key! > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:32:28 -0400> To: > mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Payne/Bomer at MRA> > I > don't have a whole lot in my notes, but here is what I remember. He talked > > about working in one of the schools in Texas where all of the children were > > Spanish speaking and the SES was very low. There was a boy, I don't remember > > what he called him so I'll just call him Joe. Joe was a kid that seemed to > be > destined for failure and didn't have much interest in school or reading. > > But in talking to him they found that he was building a motorcycle from > scratch > in his garage and read motorcycle manuals and visited lots of > websites to > read instructions on how to build motorcycles (of course I > remember this part > being a biker chick myself : )> Randy said, "How are we > getting school literacy to match with the > literacy children are using > outside of school?> ...deficit thinking leads to damaging education...it > assumes something is > missing."> > Hope this helps.> > Nancy > > > > > **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & > Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301)> ___> 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. > _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_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. - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) New Book
Hi Is there a website where we can preview her new book ? thankx in advance Susan Beverlee Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm not Amy, but I'll answer. I can't imagine a grade it doesn't address. Pre-K through post-doc. > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:25:52 -0500> From: > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) New Book> > > Amy,> What > grade levels does this book address?? Jennifer> > > > > > > > -Original > Message-> From: Linda Buice > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension > Strategies Listserv > Sent: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 5:13 pm> Subject: [MOSAIC] > (Mosaic) New Book> > > > > > > > > > > Hi Amy,> > I was talking about Ellin > Keene's new book called To Understand which just came > out. It is a book > that I will have to read a couple of times, but boy she > makes good points > (as she always does). I would love to do a book study with > her as a guide.> > > Linda> ___> 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. > > > > > > > > > > > > More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - > > > http://webmail.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. > _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ 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 last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] Ginger
Ginger Well now , This is so shocking only because I am selfishly immersed in MOT Thanks to You I wish you all the best I have modelled your techniques and followed your encouragement for all of my teaching career I cant wait to hear about your new adventures You have filled a much needed void in professional development with MOT I can only say what a lucky person I am to be apart of the MOT Family Much Much continued Successes to you and Family Have A Sun Filled August Regards Susan Donnelly CPS/Matteson IL Gr 9 gina nunley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Ginger, I am so sad to see you leave because you have led this group with such passiion and patience. But I am thrilled to see a woman, a teacher..recognize that she needs to take care of herself. That is admirable! Happy Journey and hope we still hear from you. Gina _ Puzzles, trivia teasers, word scrambles and more. Play for your chance to win! http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=CLUB_hotmailtextlink ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
Re: [MOSAIC] correlation chart
Good Morning I believe Carol Carlson has a school dist website with that has a correlation chart posted Carol, can you assit ? Have a sun filled day Susan D [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This isn't a correlation chart, but Linda Dorn's book, Teaching for Deep Comprehension, gives very explicit information on linking the teaching of comprehension skills with teaching writing. Mary M. Kathy Conover wrote: I know that I have this, but can't find it. I'm looking for a correlation chart that shows how reading strategies, problem solving and 6-traits can be taught together. Can you help? ___ 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. - Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. ___ 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] Reciprocal Teaching
Morning Colleagues, how come ? how come ? When I pressed this link it wouldn't let me access this artticle how come ? :) Please, advise me on how to access this article and Thanks Have A Bountiful Week,too Susan Donnelly Dist 227 IL Amy Zitur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There is an article in The Reading Teacher that adapts Reciprocal Teaching to Kindergarten. Here's the link to it http://www.reading.org/publications/journals/rt/v59/i4/abstracts/RT-59 -4-Myers.html If you search the Reading Teacher website using Reciprocal Teaching you get some good articles. The book Reciprocal Teaching at Work Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension by Lori D. Oczkus is a terrific resource. Amy Zitur ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. - Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail. ___ 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] setting a purpose for reading
Good Morning Cynthia I too would like a copy emailed to me Have A* grand weeks' end thanks Susan Donnelly Gayle Greenwald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yes, I would also like a copy. Thank you. Gayle On Oct 17, 2006, at 10:42 PM, chawkins wrote: > Pat, > Several years ago when I taught 6th - 8th Title I > reading, I > used a short passage to illustrate the different purposes and > interpretations we have for reading. It was a passage about two > youngsters who skip school and go to one boy's house. It describes > the > house vividly. (It would also be good for visualization for older > grades.) > In the first read, the student underlined what he/she thought was > important (with no prelude by the teacher). In the second read, the > student highlighted in pink what would be important if he/she was a > burglar. In the third read, the student highlighted in yellow what > he/she thought was important if they were a prospective home > buyer. My > students loved it because it really brought home the different > perspectives each of us brings to the table that sets our purpose for > reading. > If you are interested, reply and I will fax it to you or I > can e-mail it if you prefer. > Cynthia Hawkins > Holly Pond Elementary/1st > Holly Pond, Alabama > ___ > 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. - How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
