[MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction
Hello, all. I'm new to the group and seeking fresh ideas on differentiation. I am in the process of earning my Rank I certification through a program offered in Kentucky called CEO (Continuing Education Option). I've chosen to concentrate my studies on reading and differentiation. My goal is to increase my knowledge of teaching reading as well as how to differentiate my reading instruction so that my students' will benefit. I spent all summer reading almost anything recommended on teaching reading but I'd like to hear how you meet the needs of all learners in your classrooms. Thanks, Whitney Whitney Hamilton, Third Grade Kit Carson Elementary 450 Tates Creek Road Richmond, KY 40475 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 859-624-4525 ___ 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] Differentiating Instruction
Hi Whitney, Leveled books, guided reading groups, and different options for activities, all allow for differentiation in the teaching of reading. The crucial key to differentiation is knowing each of your students as readers and keeping records of strengths, strategies used and taking this information to provide for the needs of all students. The DRA is a great and easy way to do this but there are lots of other tools available to give you formal snapshots of your children as readers. Hope this helps. S --- On Sun, 31/8/08, Hamilton, Whitney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Hamilton, Whitney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Received: Sunday, 31 August, 2008, 12:42 PM > Hello, all. I'm new to the group and seeking fresh > ideas on differentiation. I am in the process of earning my > Rank I certification through a program offered in Kentucky > called CEO (Continuing Education Option). I've chosen > to concentrate my studies on reading and differentiation. > My goal is to increase my knowledge of teaching reading as > well as how to differentiate my reading instruction so that > my students' will benefit. > > I spent all summer reading almost anything recommended on > teaching reading but I'd like to hear how you meet the > needs of all learners in your classrooms. > > Thanks, > Whitney > > Whitney Hamilton, Third Grade > Kit Carson Elementary > 450 Tates Creek Road > Richmond, KY 40475 > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 859-624-4525 > > ___ > 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. Win a MacBook Air or iPod touch with Yahoo!7. http://au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset ___ 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] Differentiating Instruction
I too do guided reading groups. The students are grouped by a combo. of their DRA level and DIBELS scores. I have 4 small groups, I meet with the 2 lower groups 3 times a week and the 2 higher groups 2 times a week. I also use DSA to determine what spelling patterns I need to work on. In my lower groups, I usually have to start out with reviewing phonics and then we gradually move into decoding and fluency. On the other hand, my top group is way beyond that, so we work on harder comprehension skills like synthesizing and inferring, I also do literature studies and author studies with that group. My mid-high group- we work on an array of things from fluency to story elements, predicting, visualizing, etc. I teach 3rd grade in a very diverse school, therefore we have very diverse learners. The way I see it is that I can only meet the needs of ALL of my students through guided reading! It is a lot of work and planning in the beginning, but once you know your students as readers, what comes next, seems to get easier! On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 9:42 PM, Hamilton, Whitney < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, all. I'm new to the group and seeking fresh ideas on > differentiation. I am in the process of earning my Rank I certification > through a program offered in Kentucky called CEO (Continuing Education > Option). I've chosen to concentrate my studies on reading and > differentiation. My goal is to increase my knowledge of teaching reading as > well as how to differentiate my reading instruction so that my students' > will benefit. > > I spent all summer reading almost anything recommended on teaching reading > but I'd like to hear how you meet the needs of all learners in your > classrooms. > > Thanks, > Whitney > > Whitney Hamilton, Third Grade > Kit Carson Elementary > 450 Tates Creek Road > Richmond, KY 40475 > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 859-624-4525 > > ___ > 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 This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. ___ 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] Differentiating Instruction
With my K kids I do the comprehension and think alouds with the whole group. I grab small groups to work on surface structure systems (phonics, phonemic awareness) as needed. Jennifer In a message dated 8/31/2008 2:48:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I too do guided reading groups. The students are grouped by a combo. of their DRA level and DIBELS scores. I have 4 small groups, I meet with the 2 lower groups 3 times a week and the 2 higher groups 2 times a week. I also use DSA to determine what spelling patterns I need to work on. In my lower groups, I usually have to start out with reviewing phonics and then we gradually move into decoding and fluency. On the other hand, my top group is way beyond that, so we work on harder comprehension skills like synthesizing and inferring, I also do literature studies and author studies with that group. My mid-high group- we work on an array of things from fluency to story elements, predicting, visualizing, etc. I teach 3rd grade in a very diverse school, therefore we have very diverse learners. The way I see it is that I can only meet the needs of ALL of my students through guided reading! It is a lot of work and planning in the beginning, but once you know your students as readers, what comes next, seems to get easier! **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] Differentiating Instruction
What is DSA? Pat K "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." e.e. cummings On Aug 31, 2008, at 11:46 AM, elisa kifer wrote: > DSA to determine what spelling patterns I need to work on. ___ 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] Differentiating Instruction
I have it just never called it DSA. Do you use the word sorts from her book or from something else? Pat K "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." e.e. cummings On Sep 1, 2008, at 11:38 AM, Patricia Kimathi wrote: > What is DSA? > Pat K > > "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night > and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest > battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." > > e.e. cummings > > On Aug 31, 2008, at 11:46 AM, elisa kifer wrote: > >> DSA to determine what spelling patterns I need to work on. > ___ > 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] Differentiating Instruction
DSA is Developmental Spelling Assessment...There are 4 stages of spelling, and this assessment allows you to see what stage of spelling your students are in, as well as what "features" (spelling patterns) they have in place and which ones they need instruction. This is not a complex assessment, and we find it very useful in planning our starting point for word study. The book that we use is *Word Journeys*...hope this helps! On Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 1:38 PM, Patricia Kimathi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > What is DSA? > Pat K > > "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night > and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest > battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." > > e.e. cummings > > On Aug 31, 2008, at 11:46 AM, elisa kifer wrote: > > > DSA to determine what spelling patterns I need to work on. > ___ > 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction
I know this is an old post, but I am always catching up with never enough time. So, I seem to be able to find SPELLING assessments. Is there anything out there for VOCABULARY assessments??? Specifically looking for 6th grade. Thanks, Leslie In a message dated 9/1/2008 8:47:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DSA is Developmental Spelling Assessment...There are 4 stages of spelling, and this assessment allows you to see what stage of spelling your students are in, as well as what "features" (spelling patterns) they have in place and which ones they need instruction. This is not a complex assessment, and we find it very useful in planning our starting point for word study. The book that we use is *Word Journeys*...hope this helps! On Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 1:38 PM, Patricia Kimathi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > What is DSA? > Pat K > > "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night > and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest > battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." > > e.e. cummings > > On Aug 31, 2008, at 11:46 AM, elisa kifer wrote: > > > DSA to determine what spelling patterns I need to work on. > ___ > 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. **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0002) ___ 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] differentiating instruction with a common novel
Hello, Has anyone differentiated instruction with one common novel for an entire mixed ability classroom? I am preparing research on this endeavor. Thanks for any input you may have. ___ 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] differentiating instruction with a common novel
Nope, but can talk about using multiple books at differentiated levels around a central theme. Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach and Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 5755 - Original message - From: Marion Carnevale To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:22 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] differentiating instruction with a common novel > Hello, > Has anyone differentiated instruction with one common novel for an entire > mixed ability classroom? I am preparing research on this endeavor. Thanks > for any input you may have. > > > > ___ > 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] differentiating instruction with a common novel
Differentiating with books on a similar theme can be very effective.? A downside can be thaat the struggling readers, yet again, are not exposed to the same level of vocabulary, syntax and the richness of a grade level or higher knowledge base.? I have seen teachers send home the book on tape or CD for a preread for readers who may not be up to the reading level but who have no difficulty with listening comprehension.? That's a great way to expose students who often have less contact with complex text to a richer vocabulary and knowledge base.? This can be done discreetly if the kids are old enough to care or notice.? This is yet another reason to not engage in oral reading at sight (round robin). If there is to be any chances for students to read aloud, give them rehearsal time, choose a piece you know the student can read and/or let the struggling reader know ahead of time what their piece to read aloud to be is and help them rehearse it. Sometimes I ask readers to find a paragraph or page that they really liked and prepare to be able to read it to the class.? Hope this helps. Cathy Title I Reading -Original Message- From: Ljackson To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 8:05 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] differentiating instruction with a common novel Nope, but can talk about using multiple books at differentiated levels around a central theme. Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach and Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 5755 - Original message - From: Marion Carnevale To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:22 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] differentiating instruction with a common novel > Hello, > ??? Has anyone differentiated instruction with one common novel for an entire mixed ability classroom?? I am preparing research on this endeavor.? Thanks for any input you may have. > > > > ___ > 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.
