Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class
I also use the theme from the basal to help me choose novels for lit circles. Patricia Kimathi Mission Parent Representative California Association for the Gifted 8465 South Van Ness Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305 Phone: 323.750.6559 Fax: 323.292.3626 Serving gifted students, parents, teachers, and administrators of Los Angeles County On Aug 19, 2007, at 9:16 PM, Joy wrote: You're at a Reading First school? Could you use the basal, but go deeper with their work once they finish the requirements? Doesn't the HM teacher's guide have suggestions for gifted learners? Could you find other books that have connected themes and run lit circles with the kids? Could you do lit circles with the basal? Just thinking off the top of my head. ___ 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] gifted cluster class
I do not teach in a school with Reading First.? I am going to try to adapt the basal for lit circles-another teacher in our district has done something similar.? I do know that there are enrichment suggestions for gifted students in the HM curriculum and will look into that as well.? I really appreciate all the suggestions. Rosie -Original Message- From: Joy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:16 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class Rosie, You're at a Reading First school? Could you use the basal, but go deeper with their work once they finish the requirements? Doesn't the HM teacher's guide have suggestions for gifted learners? Could you find other books that have connected themes and run lit circles with the kids? Could you do lit circles with the basal? Just thinking off the top of my head. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am really not sure how to answer this question.? My students can be classified as gifted in math and/or reading.? I am not aware of each students classification at this time.? As far as teaching from the basal, all I can tell you is that my entire county is required to work with the HM basal series.? We are supposed to be using it with fidelty meaning supplementing with any other materials.? Of course this is crazy and many of us do, however, we could get in trouble depending on who enters the classroom.? Rosie 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 - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. ___ 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. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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] gifted cluster class
Rosie, Sounds like a plan, in the meantime, document, document, document. Any way in which you adapt your instruction or the curriculum can be considered a Tier 1 or 2 intervention. Make sure to track the intervention, how often you did it and for how long and in what group size. Have assessment data for before and after each adaptation. This may help speed up the process when you are able to bring this child's issues to you Child Study Team (everyone has a different name for this team:) Good luck with this. Cathy K-1 Title I reading ** 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] gifted cluster class
Do you have to use the third grade level anthology, or can you use the ones that reflect the students' reading levels? This would still show your fidelity to the series, but allow students to at least be reading at an appropriate level, with skills they are more likely to need. If the district argues with this, I would wonder how much they care about the education of the gifted students, and why they even bother to cluster them. (I question that anyway due to your question.) I do this with math texts all the time for my gifteds. good luck, lisa 2/3 IL --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am really not sure how to answer this question.? My students can be classified as gifted in math and/or reading.? I am not aware of each students classification at this time.? As far as teaching from the basal, all I can tell you is that my entire county is required to work with the HM basal series.? We are supposed to be using it with fidelty meaning supplementing with any other materials.? Of course this is crazy and many of us do, however, we could get in trouble depending on who enters the classroom.? Rosie -Original Message- From: Renee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 1:49 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class Here are a couple of summaries of position statements from the National Association for Gifted Education: ADDRESSING AFFECTIVE NEEDS OF GIFTED CHILDREN Educational and counseling programs must provide all children with opportunities to develop understanding of themselves and their role in society. Because, by definition, gifted children differ significantly from others, these programs should be responding to the social emotional or affective characteristics that distinguish gifted students from others DIFFERENTIATION OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION NAGC supports the provision of appropriate quality educational experiences for all students across the spectrum of ability, background, and achievement. The learning needs of gifted students often differ from those of other students and should be addressed through differentiation, a modification of curriculum and instruction based on the assessed achievement and interests of individual students. More complete statements can be accessed at http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=375 The very idea that a district/school would create a gifted cluster class and then mandate that the basal be strictly adhered to is really absurd to the max, in my opinion. Renee On Aug 19, 2007, at 10:25 AM, ljackson wrote: I think I get it. How does lock step, one size fits all instruction make sense in a gift and talented classroom? Course, I think this is a valid question for every group of learners. Lori On 8/19/07 9:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Laura, Your question is confusing, can you clarify? -Original Message- From: Laura Cannon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:26 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class How is a gifted class if you have to teach the basal and in a certain order? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 5:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class I have just found out that I will be teaching the third grade gifted cluster class. We are required to use a basal and must teach the stories in a particular order. I want to teach the students about thick and thin questions, as a way of extending their knowledge of the stories read. Does anyone have any other suggestions? This is the first time that I will have the gifted class. Rosie __ __ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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 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. __ __ AOL now offers
Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class
I have been debating about whether to weigh in. I personally don't like the notion of thick and thin questions. If a child needs an answer, really needs an answer--regardless of the depth of the question, I feel that this particular way of addressing question is very value laden. In the new Mosaic of Thought, questions are addressed differently. They are classified by purpose. I like this so much better. We ask questions that are clarifying (that may be answered in the text, or that may be asked in the classroom to make sure we understand --directions, position, etc.), speculative (exploring predictions and suppositions) and rhetorical (the BG questions that linger, that may be unanswered). I want kids asking clarifying questions--I want them to fully understand, even if those answers are right there in the text. I want kids to speculate--to take chances, to make suppositions, to step out of the box of the known. And I want kids getting those unanswered questions into play and get comfortable with the idea of sometimes NOT knowing, sometimes pondering and wondering. A good friend of mine recently told the story of a physicist who pondered an unanswered mathematical question for what amounts to a lifetime--one question-- and finally answered what was assumed to be an unanswerable question. I guess the point I trying to make, is why not just question. Then classify and talk about those questions. When is it important to ask clarifying questions? Why is it important? Let me tell you, if I am lost--in a text or in an unfamiliar city, I want to be comfortable asking clarifying questions. Is the what this phrase means? Is this the right exit for the zoo? But most of all I want children to know that the world inquiry involves pondering unanswered questions. One question is not thicker or thinner, or better or worse (in my opinion, please understand), it simply is valid if it NEEDS to be asked. Lori On 8/18/07 9:01 PM, Patricia Kimathi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rosie, I teach gifted 2nd grade. I teach the questions before and after we read the first story. I teach what a thin and what a thick question is and have them write thin questions and the answers. I then have then ask the questions in class. We really have fun with the stories this way. My student's questions are so much better than the ones at the end of the story. 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 18, 2007, at 4:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have just found out that I will be teaching the third grade gifted cluster class. We are required to use a basal and must teach the stories in a particular order. I want to teach the students about thick and thin questions, as a way of extending their knowledge of the stories read. Does anyone have any other suggestions? This is the first time that I will have the gifted class. Rosie ___ _ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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 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. -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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] gifted cluster class
Lori, Looking at your response and reference to the new type of questioning in Mosaic 2, The Reading Teacher had an interesting article in December 2005. It's called The Princess Storyteller, Clara Clarifier, Quincy Questioner and the Wizard: Reciprocal teacher adapted for kindergarten students. This article suggests using puppets to help the children. It is aimed for kindergarten but I think all early elementary students would enjoy the puppets and it is a great visual for them to be reminded what they need to be thinking about during the story. Krista K/Florida ___ 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] gifted cluster class
Krista, I believe I have that in my office. I'll be looking at it on Monday. Thanks. Lori On 8/19/07 7:10 AM, Krista Sadlers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lori, Looking at your response and reference to the new type of questioning in Mosaic 2, The Reading Teacher had an interesting article in December 2005. It's called The Princess Storyteller, Clara Clarifier, Quincy Questioner and the Wizard: Reciprocal teacher adapted for kindergarten students. This article suggests using puppets to help the children. It is aimed for kindergarten but I think all early elementary students would enjoy the puppets and it is a great visual for them to be reminded what they need to be thinking about during the story. Krista K/Florida ___ 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. -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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] gifted cluster class
Laura, Your question is confusing, can you clarify? -Original Message- From: Laura Cannon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:26 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class How is a gifted class if you have to teach the basal and in a certain order? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 5:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class I have just found out that I will be teaching the third grade gifted cluster class. We are required to use a basal and must teach the stories in a particular order. I want to teach the students about thick and thin questions, as a way of extending their knowledge of the stories read. Does anyone have any other suggestions? This is the first time that I will have the gifted class. Rosie AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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 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. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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] gifted cluster class
I think I get it. How does lock step, one size fits all instruction make sense in a gift and talented classroom? Course, I think this is a valid question for every group of learners. Lori On 8/19/07 9:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Laura, Your question is confusing, can you clarify? -Original Message- From: Laura Cannon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:26 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class How is a gifted class if you have to teach the basal and in a certain order? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 5:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class I have just found out that I will be teaching the third grade gifted cluster class. We are required to use a basal and must teach the stories in a particular order. I want to teach the students about thick and thin questions, as a way of extending their knowledge of the stories read. Does anyone have any other suggestions? This is the first time that I will have the gifted class. Rosie AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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 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. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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. -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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] gifted cluster class
Here are a couple of summaries of position statements from the National Association for Gifted Education: ADDRESSING AFFECTIVE NEEDS OF GIFTED CHILDREN Educational and counseling programs must provide all children with opportunities to develop understanding of themselves and their role in society. Because, by definition, gifted children differ significantly from others, these programs should be responding to the social emotional or affective characteristics that distinguish gifted students from others DIFFERENTIATION OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION NAGC supports the provision of appropriate quality educational experiences for all students across the spectrum of ability, background, and achievement. The learning needs of gifted students often differ from those of other students and should be addressed through differentiation, a modification of curriculum and instruction based on the assessed achievement and interests of individual students. More complete statements can be accessed at http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=375 The very idea that a district/school would create a gifted cluster class and then mandate that the basal be strictly adhered to is really absurd to the max, in my opinion. Renee On Aug 19, 2007, at 10:25 AM, ljackson wrote: I think I get it. How does lock step, one size fits all instruction make sense in a gift and talented classroom? Course, I think this is a valid question for every group of learners. Lori On 8/19/07 9:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Laura, Your question is confusing, can you clarify? -Original Message- From: Laura Cannon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:26 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class How is a gifted class if you have to teach the basal and in a certain order? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 5:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class I have just found out that I will be teaching the third grade gifted cluster class. We are required to use a basal and must teach the stories in a particular order. I want to teach the students about thick and thin questions, as a way of extending their knowledge of the stories read. Does anyone have any other suggestions? This is the first time that I will have the gifted class. Rosie __ __ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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 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. __ __ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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. -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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. El fin de toda educacion debe ser seguramente el servicio a otros. ~ Cesar Chavez ___ 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] gifted cluster class
I am really not sure how to answer this question.? My students can be classified as gifted in math and/or reading.? I am not aware of each students classification at this time.? As far as teaching from the basal, all I can tell you is that my entire county is required to work with the HM basal series.? We are supposed to be using it with fidelty meaning supplementing with any other materials.? Of course this is crazy and many of us do, however, we could get in trouble depending on who enters the classroom.? Rosie -Original Message- From: Renee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 1:49 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class Here are a couple of summaries of position statements from the National Association for Gifted Education: ADDRESSING AFFECTIVE NEEDS OF GIFTED CHILDREN Educational and counseling programs must provide all children with opportunities to develop understanding of themselves and their role in society. Because, by definition, gifted children differ significantly from others, these programs should be responding to the social emotional or affective characteristics that distinguish gifted students from others DIFFERENTIATION OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION NAGC supports the provision of appropriate quality educational experiences for all students across the spectrum of ability, background, and achievement. The learning needs of gifted students often differ from those of other students and should be addressed through differentiation, a modification of curriculum and instruction based on the assessed achievement and interests of individual students. More complete statements can be accessed at http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=375 The very idea that a district/school would create a gifted cluster class and then mandate that the basal be strictly adhered to is really absurd to the max, in my opinion. Renee On Aug 19, 2007, at 10:25 AM, ljackson wrote: I think I get it. How does lock step, one size fits all instruction make sense in a gift and talented classroom? Course, I think this is a valid question for every group of learners. Lori On 8/19/07 9:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Laura, Your question is confusing, can you clarify? -Original Message- From: Laura Cannon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:26 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class How is a gifted class if you have to teach the basal and in a certain order? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 5:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class I have just found out that I will be teaching the third grade gifted cluster class. We are required to use a basal and must teach the stories in a particular order. I want to teach the students about thick and thin questions, as a way of extending their knowledge of the stories read. Does anyone have any other suggestions? This is the first time that I will have the gifted class. Rosie __ __ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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 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. __ __ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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. -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go
Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class
What state do you teach in, Rosie? I am really not sure how to answer this question.? My students can be classified as gifted in math and/or reading.? I am not aware of each students classification at this time.? As far as teaching from the basal, all I can tell you is that my entire county is required to work with the HM basal series.? We are supposed to be using it with fidelty meaning supplementing with any other materials.? Of course this is crazy and many of us do, however, we could get in trouble depending on who enters the classroom.? Rosie _ More photos, more messages, more storageget 2GB with Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_2G_0507 ___ 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] gifted cluster class
I am in NC. Rosie -Original Message- From: Beverlee Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 8:03 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class What state do you teach in, Rosie? I am really not sure how to answer this question.? My students can be classified as gifted in math and/or reading.? I am not aware of each students classification at this time.? As far as teaching from the basal, all I can tell you is that my entire county is required to work with the HM basal series.? We are supposed to be using it with fidelty meaning supplementing with any other materials.? Of course this is crazy and many of us do, however, we could get in trouble depending on who enters the classroom.? Rosie _ More photos, more messages, more storage—get 2GB with Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_2G_0507 ___ osaic mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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] gifted cluster class
3. Gifted Learners in the Regular Classroom - It is CAG's position that when gifted students are placed in the regular classroom, for their education to be effective, it must be an integral part of the school day, include appropriate and flexible grouping, provide significant interaction with intellectual peers, include the students' interests and levels of knowledge and ability, be differentiated to meet their needs, and provide for continuous progress http://www.cagifted.org/pages/positionPapers.html CAG provides many position papers you might find useful. Patricia Kimathi Mission Parent Representative California Association for the Gifted 8465 South Van Ness Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305 Phone: 323.750.6559 Fax: 323.292.3626 Serving gifted students, parents, teachers, and administrators of Los Angeles County On Aug 19, 2007, at 10:49 AM, Renee wrote: Here are a couple of summaries of position statements from the National Association for Gifted Education: ADDRESSING AFFECTIVE NEEDS OF GIFTED CHILDREN Educational and counseling programs must provide all children with opportunities to develop understanding of themselves and their role in society. Because, by definition, gifted children differ significantly from others, these programs should be responding to the social emotional or affective characteristics that distinguish gifted students from others DIFFERENTIATION OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION NAGC supports the provision of appropriate quality educational experiences for all students across the spectrum of ability, background, and achievement. The learning needs of gifted students often differ from those of other students and should be addressed through differentiation, a modification of curriculum and instruction based on the assessed achievement and interests of individual students. More complete statements can be accessed at http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=375 The very idea that a district/school would create a gifted cluster class and then mandate that the basal be strictly adhered to is really absurd to the max, in my opinion. Renee On Aug 19, 2007, at 10:25 AM, ljackson wrote: I think I get it. How does lock step, one size fits all instruction make sense in a gift and talented classroom? Course, I think this is a valid question for every group of learners. Lori On 8/19/07 9:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Laura, Your question is confusing, can you clarify? -Original Message- From: Laura Cannon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:26 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class How is a gifted class if you have to teach the basal and in a certain order? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 5:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class I have just found out that I will be teaching the third grade gifted cluster class. We are required to use a basal and must teach the stories in a particular order. I want to teach the students about thick and thin questions, as a way of extending their knowledge of the stories read. Does anyone have any other suggestions? This is the first time that I will have the gifted class. Rosie _ _ __ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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 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. _ _ __ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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. -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona
Re: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class
Rosie, You're at a Reading First school? Could you use the basal, but go deeper with their work once they finish the requirements? Doesn't the HM teacher's guide have suggestions for gifted learners? Could you find other books that have connected themes and run lit circles with the kids? Could you do lit circles with the basal? Just thinking off the top of my head. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am really not sure how to answer this question.? My students can be classified as gifted in math and/or reading.? I am not aware of each students classification at this time.? As far as teaching from the basal, all I can tell you is that my entire county is required to work with the HM basal series.? We are supposed to be using it with fidelty meaning supplementing with any other materials.? Of course this is crazy and many of us do, however, we could get in trouble depending on who enters the classroom.? Rosie 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 - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. ___ 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] gifted cluster class
How is a gifted class if you have to teach the basal and in a certain order? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 5:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] gifted cluster class I have just found out that I will be teaching the third grade gifted cluster class. We are required to use a basal and must teach the stories in a particular order. I want to teach the students about thick and thin questions, as a way of extending their knowledge of the stories read. Does anyone have any other suggestions? This is the first time that I will have the gifted class. Rosie AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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 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.
