Re: [MOSAIC] independent reading
On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 8:22 AM, Renee phoenix...@sbcglobal.net wrote: This is a very short article that speaks to the power of independent reading. We've had discussions here over time that include a fairly wide variety of philosophies about independent reading time. This is worth your time. Look at how much time each day these students just read. http://www.oregonlive.com/**news/oregonian/steve_duin/** index.ssf/2012/06/steve_duin_**in_larry_burts_fift.html http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/steve_duin/index.ssf/2012/06/steve_duin_in_larry_burts_fift.html Renee! So exciting to read this. This is pretty much the 'upper intermediate version' of what I've promoted for a long time. I observed a grade six/seven teacher doing this; always trying to pass it on. He had decided the writing activities associated (with Reader's Workshop) were too complex for some, babyish (note the article) for others; too time-consuming to get the best from kids and also mark, etc. So he just began getting loads of books from the downtown library, all kinds, including adult books, and offered them to his kids. Yes there was a learning curve as he prodded kids to make more suitable choices; that phase was about a month of the fall if I recall. His kids read the first hour of each day. Yes it was also June when I visited -- two weeks before school's end (we go till the very end, here). I observed kids go into the same lost in book positions described in the article -- including the kids outside his door in the grass, on this beautiful sunny day! He spent the hour conferencing with individual students on books they'd recently finished -- perhaps ten or fifteen minutes each, about five or six kids in the hour (so in the week you've done your whole class). I thought it was remarkable but not surprising on examination -- you can readily confer on a book you have no knowledge of, using the dust jacket, picking some spots not quite at random, meaning behind the title and so on. Didn't he feel it risky, I asked -- adult books and so on? He just used his best judgement and hadn't had any problems. In one noteworthy situation I observed in that hour, he explained to me afterward, he figured the boy was out of his depth a bit, with that novel. He had clearly missed a bit of the symbolism in the title (a wilderness quest kind of novel). But the boy, a weaker student, was so jazzed about the book, said it was the best book he'd ever read, and so on -- I had to consider it a hit rather than a miss? (Mortimer Adler, in his wonderful How to Read a Book, urges people to take on harder material and really, just motor through it the best you can.) Another telling point: in a workshop I presented the next year, a former high school teacher who'd come down to grade seven spoke up. She smirked, I'd say. She *complained* that she got his kids, in the past -- they were a feeder school for hers. It was annoying, she said -- kids from his class were constantly found sneaking novels out of their desks to read, when they were supposed to be doing work for her. (I had to question, privately, her power of engagement!) And I'd be more than happy to have lots of kids stealing time to read. ;-) Sorry if duplicated; I have enthused about this before, don't think here though. Linda Rightmire SD #73 Kamloops BC ps My son in grade two, partway through the year, didn't like his teacher that much; the complaint -- they didn't get to read, he said. (At least, not how he -- or we -- think of reading.) ___ 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] independent reading
Thanks Renee... Love the quote at the end of your email. :-) Jennifer L. Palmer, Ed. D. Instructional Facilitator National Board Certified Teacher Magnolia Elementary (home school) 901 Trimble Road Joppa, MD 21085 410-612-1553 Fax 410-612-1576 In every child a touch of greatness!!' Proud of our Title One School Norrisville Elementary 5302 Norrisville Road White Hall, MD 21161 410-692-7810 Fax 410-692-7812 Where Bright Futures Begin!! From: mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer=hcps@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer=hcps@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of Renee [phoenix...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:22 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] independent reading This is a very short article that speaks to the power of independent reading. We've had discussions here over time that include a fairly wide variety of philosophies about independent reading time. This is worth your time. Look at how much time each day these students just read. http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/steve_duin/index.ssf/2012/06/ steve_duin_in_larry_burts_fift.html Enjoy! Renee The ultimate goal of education must be to get each one out of his isolated class, and into the one humanity. ~ Paul Goodman ___ 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] Independent Reading
Hi Carol, It was not me, Renee, looking for ideas/information. I was answering Marsha. :-) On Dec 4, 2011, at 12:04 AM, Deaton, Carol wrote: Renee, I teach first grade and I do my Daily 5 in a two hour block. I feel that you need to do what makes you feel comfortable. Personally, I do not see why you couldn't break it up especially with your time frame in Middle School. On Nov 30, 2011, at 10:11 AM, Foltermann, Marsha wrote: I have a question regarding Daily Five. First, let me say I attended a one day workshop last summer and have read both books. I am very frustrated!! I teach middle school and each class is approximately 48 minutes. I cannot figure how to break that time into five parts. I had actually planned to incorporate a Daily THREE: R reading; W writing; and WW word work. I cannot pull it off! I wish I could have someone come into my classroom and show me how to do it. I guess I am not disciplined or organized--don't' know. My questionDoes anyone have suggestions or recommendations for me? Is there anyone out there that is able to incorporate the D5 plan into the middle school time frame? And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make. ~ John Lennon / Paul McCartney ~ Carry That Weight ___ 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] Independent Reading
Renee, I teach first grade and I do my Daily 5 in a two hour block. I feel that you need to do what makes you feel comfortable. Personally, I do not see why you couldn't break it up especially with your time frame in Middle School. Carol Deaton First Grade Cole Elementary From: mosaic-bounces+deatonc=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+deatonc=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Renee [phoenix...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 8:13 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Marsha, I have never taught middle school so I am unfamiliar with the scheduling from a first hand perspective, nor have I taught using the Daily Five so I have limited experience here, but I am wondering whether you might think in terms of doing the five parts over a three day period, and then again over the last two days of the week? Could it be that some component of the daily five needs daily attention? that one could be every day? As I said, I am not familiar with the details, but I do believe that where there is a will, there is a way, and also that every teacher might do things a different way according to what works for them. Renee On Nov 30, 2011, at 10:11 AM, Foltermann, Marsha wrote: I have a question regarding Daily Five. First, let me say I attended a one day workshop last summer and have read both books. I am very frustrated!! I teach middle school and each class is approximately 48 minutes. I cannot figure how to break that time into five parts. I had actually planned to incorporate a Daily THREE: R reading; W writing; and WW word work. I cannot pull it off! I wish I could have someone come into my classroom and show me how to do it. I guess I am not disciplined or organized--don't' know. My questionDoes anyone have suggestions or recommendations for me? Is there anyone out there that is able to incorporate the D5 plan into the middle school time frame? Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic- bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Brovold Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:55 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider The Daily Five, by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.comwrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
Marsha, I have never taught middle school so I am unfamiliar with the scheduling from a first hand perspective, nor have I taught using the Daily Five so I have limited experience here, but I am wondering whether you might think in terms of doing the five parts over a three day period, and then again over the last two days of the week? Could it be that some component of the daily five needs daily attention? that one could be every day? As I said, I am not familiar with the details, but I do believe that where there is a will, there is a way, and also that every teacher might do things a different way according to what works for them. Renee On Nov 30, 2011, at 10:11 AM, Foltermann, Marsha wrote: I have a question regarding Daily Five. First, let me say I attended a one day workshop last summer and have read both books. I am very frustrated!! I teach middle school and each class is approximately 48 minutes. I cannot figure how to break that time into five parts. I had actually planned to incorporate a Daily THREE: R reading; W writing; and WW word work. I cannot pull it off! I wish I could have someone come into my classroom and show me how to do it. I guess I am not disciplined or organized--don't' know. My questionDoes anyone have suggestions or recommendations for me? Is there anyone out there that is able to incorporate the D5 plan into the middle school time frame? Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 mfolterm...@denisonisd.net -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic- bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Cindy Brovold Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:55 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider The Daily Five, by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.comwrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. Ali/FL ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.or g 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.or g
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
Pat Cunningham - Four Blocks Literacy. The Guided Reading Block describes models, procedures, organization and strategies for readers' workshop. Sent from my HTC Status™ on ATT - Reply message - From: dizzz...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Date: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 10:42 pm In a message dated 11/30/2011 9:23:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, kshw...@aol.com writes: Does anyone know of where to find research regarding the implementation of readers workshop??? -Original Message- From: Renee phoenix...@sbcglobal.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 2:46 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, I think these are **absolutely** effective reading practices! our students enjoy it! They are talking about their books! You are iving them ideas/suggestions for strategies without bonking them ver the head with them! Sounds to me like this is working just fine! Renee n Nov 30, 2011, at 10:14 AM, evelia cadet wrote: Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider The Daily Five, by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.comwrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
I like and use: Laura Candler - Reader's Workshop. Go to Lauracandler.com. (As well as the Daily 5). -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+whitwortha=k12tn@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+whitwortha=k12tn@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of donn...@optonline.net Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 5:53 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Pat Cunningham - Four Blocks Literacy. The Guided Reading Block describes models, procedures, organization and strategies for readers' workshop. Sent from my HTC Status™ on ATT - Reply message - From: dizzz...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Date: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 10:42 pm In a message dated 11/30/2011 9:23:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, kshw...@aol.com writes: Does anyone know of where to find research regarding the implementation of readers workshop??? -Original Message- From: Renee phoenix...@sbcglobal.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 2:46 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, I think these are **absolutely** effective reading practices! our students enjoy it! They are talking about their books! You are iving them ideas/suggestions for strategies without bonking them ver the head with them! Sounds to me like this is working just fine! Renee n Nov 30, 2011, at 10:14 AM, evelia cadet wrote: Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider The Daily Five, by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.comwrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
Hi Evelia, I think the best things kids can do is read, read, read, and then talk about what they've read, not only with you but with each other. In my 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade classrooms I always had kids just read and do nothing else for at least 20 minutes a day, and during that time I sat down and read, too. No groups, no meetings, no lessons, nothing just reading. Renee On Nov 29, 2011, at 8:58 PM, evelia cadet wrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. 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 ___ 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
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In our district we follow the 4 blocks model. During the self selected reading block or period you start with a teacher read aloud and model the metacognitive strategies. Then the students go off and read independently on their DRA LEVEL. During that time the teacher conferences with a few students each day and we discuss what they are reading, and they read aloud to the teacher. Students love the one to one attention! Most teachers keep a conferencing sheets to record strengths and weaknesses.. Sent from my HTC Status™ on ATT - Reply message - From: evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Date: Tue, Nov 29, 2011 11:58 pm I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. 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 ___ 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
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During Reading Workshop they have a focus. I'm with other groups working on skills. There are other times DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) when they will just read their books and sometimes I do read with them. Donna Trick Curriculum Coach Rockwell Elementary 704-279-3145 tric...@rss.k12.nc.us From: mosaic-bounces+trickdf=rss.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+trickdf=rss.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of evelia cadet [cadeteve...@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:58 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. 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 *** *** IMPORTANT: In compliance with federal law, the Rowan-Salisbury Schol System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. 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
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As an Instructional Coach, I too agree with giving students time to read for long periods, there is plenty of research out there telling us that all students should practice actual reading every day. I know that my teachers who have started with The Sisters CAFÉ and Daily 5 loved it to get them started with the workshop model but have moved on to just Readers Workshop where they give a mini lesson on a strategy, the students are invited to try the strategy during composing time (while the teacher confers with students and meets them where they are) and then the students teach other students during the reflecting time about what it is they learned about themselves as a reader today. The difference is every time their students go out to ONLY read they have a purpose and the kids are more engaged. Good Luck Lisa/WY -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+wardl=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+wardl=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Rita Hall Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:31 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I don't use the reader's workshop classroom as much as I would like, but many times when my students are reading independently for an extended period of time, I do have a task for them to work on, but not always. The key seems to be the comprehension level, and I am struggling myself on how to check that and improve it. Would you please forward to me the other answers you receive? Thanks so much! This is my first year of teaching 8th reading, and I am striving to gain insight where I can. Rita evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.com 11/29/2011 10:58 PM I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. 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 ___ 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
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Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider The Daily Five, by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.comwrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. 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 -- *Cindy Brovold* *Reading Coach* *763-389-6940* Literacy is not a luxury; it is a right and a responsibility. If our world is to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century we must harness the energy and creativity of all our citizens. *President Clinton* ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http
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Four Blocks Reading literacy program - by Patricia Cunningham is best for elementary. Its a good model to follow and teaches you how to incorporate all the components of a balanced literacy program. Sent from my HTC Status™ on ATT - Reply message - From: kshw...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Date: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 9:07 pm Does anyone know of where to find research regarding the implementation of readers workshop??? -Original Message- From: Renee phoenix...@sbcglobal.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 2:46 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, I think these are **absolutely** effective reading practices! our students enjoy it! They are talking about their books! You are iving them ideas/suggestions for strategies without bonking them ver the head with them! Sounds to me like this is working just fine! Renee n Nov 30, 2011, at 10:14 AM, evelia cadet wrote: Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider The Daily Five, by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.comwrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
I teach first grade, and I have my students whisper read. I call it self-selected whisper reading. They take 3-5 books to their special self-selected station. Sometimes they read in pairs. They are beginning to write down connections on post its. They read for 25-35 minutes. Marianne Charleston, SC On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 11:58 PM, evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.comwrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. 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 ___ 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
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Does anyone know of where to find research regarding the implementation of readers workshop??? -Original Message- From: Renee phoenix...@sbcglobal.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 2:46 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, I think these are **absolutely** effective reading practices! our students enjoy it! They are talking about their books! You are iving them ideas/suggestions for strategies without bonking them ver the head with them! Sounds to me like this is working just fine! Renee n Nov 30, 2011, at 10:14 AM, evelia cadet wrote: Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider The Daily Five, by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.comwrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. 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
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In a message dated 11/30/2011 9:23:41 P.M. Central Standard Time, kshw...@aol.com writes: Does anyone know of where to find research regarding the implementation of readers workshop??? -Original Message- From: Renee phoenix...@sbcglobal.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 2:46 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, I think these are **absolutely** effective reading practices! our students enjoy it! They are talking about their books! You are iving them ideas/suggestions for strategies without bonking them ver the head with them! Sounds to me like this is working just fine! Renee n Nov 30, 2011, at 10:14 AM, evelia cadet wrote: Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to reply. This is my first year really trying to implement readers' workshop, and I want to make sure what I do it's effective for my students. I asked these questions because often my students are spending time (20-30 minutes) just reading self-selected books. After they read independently, they talk about their books or read with a partner (10-15 minutes). I normally give them a graphic organizer related to the comprehension strategy we are working on, however, a lot of time I don't give them anything. I always encourage them to be aware of their thinking process when they are reading and to use sticky notes to record their thinking if they wish to. What I have noticed is that, whether I give them a task or not, they seem to enjoy their independent and partner reading times. Sometimes, I don't work on individual conferences, but just become one of them, reading and sharing my books. They also like this. They always asking me to recommend my books to them. Do you all think these are effective reading practices? I am open to advices. I want to do what helps my students become independent readers and thinkers. Evelia Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:55:04 -0600 From: cindy.brov...@isd477.org To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Evelia, Great question, and as a Literacy Coach, I strongly encourage you to find time in your day for independent reading. There's a lot of research at your fingertips (the web) that will guide you in deciding what your instructional purpose will be. Your goal in your students' self selection should determine what that platform will look like, i.e. will they use leveled readers (fluency), or have some free choices (motivation, encouragement, and possibly comprehension). Lori Oczkus has a lot of material available on independent reading, as well as comprehension development. From there, consider The Daily Five, by the Sisters. With the D5, a very solid managerial procedure is put in place that allows you to include the 5 essential components of literacy. In that framework, students work on reading to self, reading with others, listening to read, work on writing and word works. Two of the most beneficial managerial elements in the sisters program are building stamina (focused reading time), and picking just right books. Also, the kids love it! One last thought, as students read independently, offer time for them to talk about what they are reading. In doing so you develop motivation and a language that encourages life long reading. On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 10:58 PM, evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.comwrote: I have few questions about independent reading time during readers workshop, do you always give students a task to focus on? Is it beneficial if they just read their books? Do you ever join them in reading independently? Thanks. Evelia Sent from my Windows Phone -Original Message- From: Kathy Prater Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 1:47 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15 For Understanding more about Dyslexia go to brightsolutions.us and a WONDERFUL tutoring program is Barton Reading and Spelling. As for books, the most beneficial book I have read is Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz. BLESS YOU for looking for help. As a mother of a dyslexic son, I wish more teachers were like you! Kathy in Mississippi On Aug 20, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Rascal570 wrote: Hi, I have a wonderful student in my fourth grade class this year who has a medical diagnosis of dyslexia. I see it impacting both his reading and math skills. I was wondering if anyone has some great resources for me to read or access in regard to ways to best teach this student. Thank you in advance for your help. Ali/FL ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options
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Look at any of Steven Krashen's work. Also, Elaine Garen does a great job in her book Smart Answers to Tough Questions: What to Say When You're Asked About Fluency, Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, SSR, Tests, Support for ELLs, and Morehttp://www.amazon.com/Smart-Answers-Tough-Questions-Vocabulary/dp/0439024439/ref=sr_1_1?s=booksie=UTF8qid=1281261261sr=1-1 byElaine M. Garanhttp://www.amazon.com/Elaine-M.-Garan/e/B001IU0CQI/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1281261261sr=1-1. There's been a lot of research in this area after the National Reading Panel seemed to say that independent reading was ineffective. Don't forget to go through the IRA Reading Teacher and their other research-based periodical files; they have a lot. On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 8:11 AM, ccca...@gmail.com wrote: I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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. -- There is nothing so unequal as equal treatment of unequals.Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes ___ 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] Independent Reading
This is truly distressing for me to hear. I believe so strongly that only with significant time with eyes on text, engaging in thinking and talking about reading will students make significant gains in the area of reading. I agree with everything “Beth” posted in response to this question. All of the authors mentioned in the responses are ones that I, too, would recommend. I recently completed a master’s in reading and while I was working on this degree had access to the wealth of articles through the university library. I remember reading many articles reporting the research concerning independent reading. If you could get access to such a library, you could get all the research you needed. I think with some principals it is a matter of not really understanding what goes on or SHOULD go on in the classroom where independent reading time is part of the daily plan. The teacher should both model her own independent reading during this time and also use the time for conferencing with individual students about their reading. I always used a reading log as well and now in my position as curriculum coach in a title one school, have my teachers using them. I like to see evidence of application of the mini lessons presented where the focus is on strategy instruction. I also really like using book clubs where several students are reading the same student selected book. Literacy letters is my preference for determining the degrees of engagement students are experiencing with reading. Expectations for these letters must constantly be taught and reinforced. I alternated whom my students wrote to…one week they wrote to me and the next they wrote to a literacy buddy that I partnered with in another middle school in our district. The key here is to get at what students are THINKING about their reading…not simply glorified book reports. I give students a list of open-ended sentence starters that point them in the right direction that they respond to on their reading log daily. These are just one or two sentence responses. I guide them into using these daily responses as “seeds” for developing a whole letter. I also like to teach students to do book talks and require them to talk two or three books per marking period. Again, the key is in modeling and reinforcing expectations. I believe any principal would be happy to come into a classroom where these things were happening in response to reading. Sometimes I think it is all in what you call it. Independent reading sounds like it is just about students doing something on their own while the teacher is having a little break from teaching. Here’s a link to an article that may help where this part of the instructional plan is called Guided Independent Reading. This seems a simple adjustment but worth a try. http://www.extensivereading.net/er/hsui.html Finally, I attempted to attach a PowerPoint used in a session at the state middle school conference. All of the sources cited address this issue. One slide is a video of the students discussing their reaction to a classroom structured with the activities I’ve described above. They compare it to the previous year where they were not part of the instructional plan. I speaks LOUDLY about the motivation of students. Unfortunately, the file was too big to be allowed posting. If you would like to see it, you are welcome to contact me and I'll share it with you. I’m passionate about this topic. I welcome conversation about it! Sherry Elmore Curriculum Coach Chatham Middle School 2025 S. 2nd Ave. Ext. Siler City, NC 27344 (919) 663-2414 _ From: ccca...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group [mailto:mos...@literacyworkshop.org] Sent: Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:11:09 -0400 Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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. This Message was sent through the Chatham County Schools E-Mail Server 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
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
I don't know if this will help you because it was done as an enrichment model. Here is the link: http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/SEMR/ For those who do independent reading, the bookmarks are awesome! There is a suggested reading log. In my last district, we used this model during the year before I retired with two elementary schools--both schools had the poorest performing schools. By no means, though, were these schools in jeopardy of not meeting AYP. Unfortunately, a new superintendent came in and the teachers were required to adopt and use a basal program. Therefore, I couldn't get any data because I retired. However, the students absolutely didn't perform any poorer; I just don't know if they did better. You might also look at Razinski's work, but I don't know if he has research. Carol - Original Message - From: ccca...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, August 7, 2010 9:11:09 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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] Independent Reading
I would look into allington and his books he talks a lot about just right books and the importance of independent reading unfortunately I'm racing out the door to go to a arts festival or I would look for you. If you don't have any of his books let me know and I can find you some info. Kathleen too From: mosaic-bounces+kamills=seattleschools@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of ccca...@gmail.com Sent: Sat 8/7/2010 7:11 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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] Independent Reading
That is unfortunate. Getting students engaged with print is critical to their reading development. I would also suggest you look to Richard Allington. He talks so logically about the importance and necessity of independent reading. I heard him in person 4-5 years ago and have been a believer in his work ever since. He also has some podcasts available that are very helpful. I completely understand the accountability issue and used reading logs, as well, when I was in the classroom. The Daily 5 (Read to Self component) has been a huge influence in the building that I now work in. Teachers have studied this aspect in depth and spent much of the first semester last year working with our literacy coach in directly teaching students the expectations of independent reading time (which they called Read to Self), took time to model (just like in the Daily 5 book), practiced, worked on building stamina and then (this is critical) revisited and retaught the expectations/procedures on a periodic basis. Teachers who did not do this as often, found that things didn't go as well! No surprise to anyone, I'm sure. The students were also taught the critical importance of finding appropriate books and were held accountable for doing this. Getting this whole operation up and running took some time on the front end, but had huge pay off in the end! Good luck! Beth Bonner Language Arts Resource Specialist/Title 1 Reading -Original Message- From: cccatho ccca...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Aug 7, 2010 10:28 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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] Independent Reading
try reading the book whisperer by donalyn miller, try reading rockets website, i bet if you really researched the subject you could find articles on both sides of the issue... Cheryl 'Teaching is a work of heart.' From: ccca...@gmail.com ccca...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, August 7, 2010 10:11:09 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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] independent reading with reading basal series
What is it that you have the students read during independent time? - Original Message - From: jmoore6...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:20 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] independent reading with reading basal series Hi! A school we work with has Reading Street basal series for the elementary grades. Students are having difficulty during independent reading time because they are not necessarily reading text at their independent or instructional levels. Any suggestions on how to work with school administration and/or teachers on this? Thanks, Jenn ___ 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] independent reading with reading basal series
You might consider using the basal stories as a shared reading only. Then, students could choose good fit texts at their independent level for independent reading time (from the class library). For guided reading, you can utilize the Reading Street Leveled Readers for your students that work at, above and below grade level or incorporate the use of some other leveled texts (geared toward students' specific instructional reading levels) if you have a literacy closet. Hope this helps. christy From: mosaic-bounces+cvalyou=geneva304@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+cvalyou=geneva304@literacworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Karen MacKinnon [kc...@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 7:05 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] independent reading with reading basal series What is it that you have the students read during independent time? - Original Message - From: jmoore6...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 1:20 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] independent reading with reading basal series Hi! A school we work with has Reading Street basal series for the elementary grades. Students are having difficulty during independent reading time because they are not necessarily reading text at their independent or instructional levels. Any suggestions on how to work with school administration and/or teachers on this? Thanks, Jenn ___ 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. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-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] Independent Reading Question
At the Pembroke or Stenhouse websites. 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/ Where can you read this book online? From: Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Question To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 5:02 PM Hi Sharon, Thanks for your response. I'll have to read the book online and see how I can use this tool, if at all. 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/ The response sheet is one that you make yourself based on what you want your students to work on. The 4 boxes in the top row are all based on skills in response to the book - text response, comprehension, taxonomy and word work. The 4 boxes on the bottom are strategy responses. Right now we are doing connections and visualization so those are the boxes I'm choosing for my students to use. They will change throughout the year as we concentrate on different strategies. On 9/20/09 9:41 AM, Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca wrote: Hi, Can you describe how you use the 8-block response sheet? I have the sheet but since I have not read the book it's not clear what it's purpose is. Thank you! 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/ I do something very similar. My students have a reading response notebook that they write in each day, every day I collect one group and respond back. I've found that they are becoming better at responding and thinking about their reader each week. In addition, they are responsible for filling out an 8 blocks response sheet each week for a book they are reading. This is from the book, Independent Reading Inside the Box by Lisa Donohue. I LOVE this book - it has really helped me find ways to make students accountable for their reading and it gives us a great vehicle for discussion. ___ 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. -Inline Attachment Follows- ___ 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] Independent Reading Question
We just finished with Reading First and had Independent Reading as a work station. We called it response to reading. There was free choice in reading, content area stations with lots of books on particular topics, and the students did a simple response. The Tony Stead book Good Choice is excellent for Independent Reading. The poetry story sounds ridiculous. I hear all kinds of weird stories about Reading First. Our grant is up so we are taking the best of RF and moving ahead with it. Your school sounds like it is doing overkill with RF Jeanne Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:40:01 -0700 From: ccca...@yahoo.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Question Hello Everyone, I need to know when you have your students read independently is there some sort of authentic piece that they have to give you so you know they are reading? To make a long story short my third grade students are not allowed to read for enjoyment. We are a Reading First school. We have a 90 minute reading block: 30 minute whole group, 60 minutes small group and workstations. We seem to pack our stations so the students can't independently read. They follow a Must Do list that includes a practice page and then their station, yes only 1 a day. I can't tell how much this breaks my heart and I cannot go another year developing kids who don't/can't read for pleasure in school. So, this year I thought about breaking the kids up into 4 groups (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) . Each day students from a group would write me a short letter in their notebook telling me about the book they are reading. They could use the skill we're discussing in reading like problem solution, or drawing conclusions, etc. Then I would write them back. My classroom library is Lexile leveled so I know they would be reading at their level. Does anyone do something like this? Does this sounds like it would worthwhile for the kids? I got in trouble last year because a struggle reader was reading a poetry book during reading and it didn't have anything to do with the skill we were on for the week. I don't want to go through that again. Thanks for all your help and keep up the great work that you do!! Cathleen ___ 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. _ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Question
I do something very similar. My students have a reading response notebook that they write in each day, every day I collect one group and respond back. I've found that they are becoming better at responding and thinking about their reader each week. In addition, they are responsible for filling out an 8 blocks response sheet each week for a book they are reading. This is from the book, Independent Reading Inside the Box by Lisa Donohue. I LOVE this book - it has really helped me find ways to make students accountable for their reading and it gives us a great vehicle for discussion. On 9/19/09 9:40 PM, ccunningham ccca...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello Everyone, I need to know when you have your students read independently is there some sort of authentic piece that they have to give you so you know they are reading? To make a long story short my third grade students are not allowed to read for enjoyment. We are a Reading First school. We have a 90 minute reading block: 30 minute whole group, 60 minutes small group and workstations. We seem to pack our stations so the students can't independently read. They follow a Must Do list that includes a practice page and then their station, yes only 1 a day. I can't tell how much this breaks my heart and I cannot go another year developing kids who don't/can't read for pleasure in school. So, this year I thought about breaking the kids up into 4 groups (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) . Each day students from a group would write me a short letter in their notebook telling me about the book they are reading. They could use the skill we're discussing in reading like problem solution, or drawing conclusions, etc. Then I would write them back. My classroom library is Lexile leveled so I know they would be reading at their level. Does anyone do something like this? Does this sounds like it would worthwhile for the kids? I got in trouble last year because a struggle reader was reading a poetry book during reading and it didn't have anything to do with the skill we were on for the week. I don't want to go through that again. Thanks for all your help and keep up the great work that you do!! Cathleen ___ 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] Independent Reading Question
Hi, Can you describe how you use the 8-block response sheet? I have the sheet but since I have not read the book it's not clear what it's purpose is. Thank you! 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/ I do something very similar. My students have a reading response notebook that they write in each day, every day I collect one group and respond back. I've found that they are becoming better at responding and thinking about their reader each week. In addition, they are responsible for filling out an 8 blocks response sheet each week for a book they are reading. This is from the book, Independent Reading Inside the Box by Lisa Donohue. I LOVE this book - it has really helped me find ways to make students accountable for their reading and it gives us a great vehicle for discussion. ___ 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] Independent Reading - Question/help
When I'm doing guided reading groups, my third graders are reading books for enjoyments. They write me letters about a book they are reading once a week and I write back. They also complete a log and write the title of the book, genre and write down the date they finish the book. The don't record the pages they read every day. If they are reading a book that pertains to the strategy we are learning, they are able to share at the end of reading workshop. If not, they listen to others share. I use a reading workshop rubric that requires students to read at least 4 books at their just right level from 2 different genres. I guess I'm lucky that nobody tells me how to teach reading, at least not yet. Brenda Grade 3 OH --- On Sat, 9/19/09, Laura lcan...@satx.rr.com wrote: From: Laura lcan...@satx.rr.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 11:49 PM What was the skill that the poetry book couldn't relate to it in some way? - Original Message - From: Cathleen Cunningham ccca...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:57 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help Hello Everyone, I need to know when you have your students read independently is there some sort of authentic piece that they have to give you so you know they are reading? To make a long story short my third grade students are not allowed to read for enjoyment. We are a Reading First school. We have a 90 minute reading block: 30 minute whole group, 60 minutes small group and workstations. We seem to pack our stations so the students can't independently read. They follow a Must Do list that includes a practice page and then their station, yes only 1 a day. I can't tell how much this breaks my heart and I cannot go another year developing kids who don't/can't read for pleasure in school. So, this year I thought about breaking the kids up into 4 groups (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) . Each day students from a group would write me a short letter in their notebook telling me about the book they are reading. They could use the skill we're discussing in reading like problem solution, or drawing conclusions, etc. Then I would write them back. My classroom library is Lexile leveled so I know they would be reading at their level. Does anyone do something like this? Does this sounds like it would worthwhile for the kids? I got in trouble last year because a struggle reader was reading a poetry book during reading and it didn't have anything to do with the skill we were on for the week. I don't want to go through that again. Thanks for all your help and keep up the great work that you do!! Cathleen ___ 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] Independent Reading Question
The book can be read online at stenhouse.com Jeanne Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:41:24 -0600 From: elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Question Hi, Can you describe how you use the 8-block response sheet? I have the sheet but since I have not read the book it's not clear what it's purpose is. Thank you! 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/ I do something very similar. My students have a reading response notebook that they write in each day, every day I collect one group and respond back. I've found that they are becoming better at responding and thinking about their reader each week. In addition, they are responsible for filling out an 8 blocks response sheet each week for a book they are reading. This is from the book, Independent Reading Inside the Box by Lisa Donohue. I LOVE this book - it has really helped me find ways to make students accountable for their reading and it gives us a great vehicle for discussion. _ Microsoft brings you a new way to search the web. Try Bing™ now http://www.bing.com?form=MFEHPGpubl=WLHMTAGcrea=TEXT_MFEHPG_Core_tagline_try bing_1x1 ___ 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] Independent Reading Question
Ahh! Thank you! I'd forgotten. 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/ The book can be read online at stenhouse.com Jeanne Hi, Can you describe how you use the 8-block response sheet? I have the sheet but since I have not read the book it's not clear what it's purpose is. Thank you! 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/ I do something very similar. My students have a reading response notebook that they write in each day, every day I collect one group and respond back. I've found that they are becoming better at responding and thinking about their reader each week. In addition, they are responsible for filling out an 8 blocks response sheet each week for a book they are reading. This is from the book, Independent Reading Inside the Box by Lisa Donohue. I LOVE this book - it has really helped me find ways to make students accountable for their reading and it gives us a great vehicle for discussion. _ Microsoft brings you a new way to search the web. Try BingT now http://www.bing.com?form=MFEHPGpubl=WLHMTAGcrea=TEXT_MFEHPG_Core_tagline_try bing_1x1 ___ 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] Independent Reading Question
The response sheet is one that you make yourself based on what you want your students to work on. The 4 boxes in the top row are all based on skills in response to the book - text response, comprehension, taxonomy and word work. The 4 boxes on the bottom are strategy responses. Right now we are doing connections and visualization so those are the boxes I'm choosing for my students to use. They will change throughout the year as we concentrate on different strategies. On 9/20/09 9:41 AM, Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca wrote: Hi, Can you describe how you use the 8-block response sheet? I have the sheet but since I have not read the book it's not clear what it's purpose is. Thank you! 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/ I do something very similar. My students have a reading response notebook that they write in each day, every day I collect one group and respond back. I've found that they are becoming better at responding and thinking about their reader each week. In addition, they are responsible for filling out an 8 blocks response sheet each week for a book they are reading. This is from the book, Independent Reading Inside the Box by Lisa Donohue. I LOVE this book - it has really helped me find ways to make students accountable for their reading and it gives us a great vehicle for discussion. ___ 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] Independent Reading - Question/help
Looking back I guess I just didn't think quick enough .. . didn't know I had too but I think we we're talking about Author's Purpose. I still (and probably will always) remember the poetry book . . Whiskers and Rhymes by Arnold Lobel. This particular student would read poetry then read it a loud to us later in the day and she was not a proficient reader, but she tried. I invited the principal to come and listen but she didn't. Cathleen On Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 11:49 PM, Laura lcan...@satx.rr.com wrote: What was the skill that the poetry book couldn't relate to it in some way? - Original Message - From: Cathleen Cunningham ccca...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:57 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help Hello Everyone, I need to know when you have your students read independently is there some sort of authentic piece that they have to give you so you know they are reading? To make a long story short my third grade students are not allowed to read for enjoyment. We are a Reading First school. We have a 90 minute reading block: 30 minute whole group, 60 minutes small group and workstations. We seem to pack our stations so the students can't independently read. They follow a Must Do list that includes a practice page and then their station, yes only 1 a day. I can't tell how much this breaks my heart and I cannot go another year developing kids who don't/can't read for pleasure in school. So, this year I thought about breaking the kids up into 4 groups (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) . Each day students from a group would write me a short letter in their notebook telling me about the book they are reading. They could use the skill we're discussing in reading like problem solution, or drawing conclusions, etc. Then I would write them back. My classroom library is Lexile leveled so I know they would be reading at their level. Does anyone do something like this? Does this sounds like it would worthwhile for the kids? I got in trouble last year because a struggle reader was reading a poetry book during reading and it didn't have anything to do with the skill we were on for the week. I don't want to go through that again. Thanks for all your help and keep up the great work that you do!! Cathleen ___ 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] Independent Reading - Question/help
I think it's your principal with the problem--of course this could relate to author's purpose--why the author choose to write these poems--what is the main idea in each one that the author wanted to share? And for a not so proficient reader what could be more perfect than reading poetry for improving fluency. You are on the right track when you want to have time for kids to read. - Original Message - From: Cathleen Cunningham ccca...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 1:58 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help Looking back I guess I just didn't think quick enough .. . didn't know I had too but I think we we're talking about Author's Purpose. I still (and probably will always) remember the poetry book . . Whiskers and Rhymes by Arnold Lobel. This particular student would read poetry then read it a loud to us later in the day and she was not a proficient reader, but she tried. I invited the principal to come and listen but she didn't. Cathleen On Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 11:49 PM, Laura lcan...@satx.rr.com wrote: What was the skill that the poetry book couldn't relate to it in some way? - Original Message - From: Cathleen Cunningham ccca...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:57 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help Hello Everyone, I need to know when you have your students read independently is there some sort of authentic piece that they have to give you so you know they are reading? To make a long story short my third grade students are not allowed to read for enjoyment. We are a Reading First school. We have a 90 minute reading block: 30 minute whole group, 60 minutes small group and workstations. We seem to pack our stations so the students can't independently read. They follow a Must Do list that includes a practice page and then their station, yes only 1 a day. I can't tell how much this breaks my heart and I cannot go another year developing kids who don't/can't read for pleasure in school. So, this year I thought about breaking the kids up into 4 groups (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) . Each day students from a group would write me a short letter in their notebook telling me about the book they are reading. They could use the skill we're discussing in reading like problem solution, or drawing conclusions, etc. Then I would write them back. My classroom library is Lexile leveled so I know they would be reading at their level. Does anyone do something like this? Does this sounds like it would worthwhile for the kids? I got in trouble last year because a struggle reader was reading a poetry book during reading and it didn't have anything to do with the skill we were on for the week. I don't want to go through that again. Thanks for all your help and keep up the great work that you do!! Cathleen ___ 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] Independent Reading Question
have never heard of this 8 block response. would like to know what, how, when, etc. you use it. thanks. J Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain. BJ Gallagher --- On Sun, 9/20/09, Sharon Hall lh...@cinci.rr.com wrote: From: Sharon Hall lh...@cinci.rr.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Question To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009, 10:12 AM The response sheet is one that you make yourself based on what you want your students to work on. The 4 boxes in the top row are all based on skills in response to the book - text response, comprehension, taxonomy and word work. The 4 boxes on the bottom are strategy responses. Right now we are doing connections and visualization so those are the boxes I'm choosing for my students to use. They will change throughout the year as we concentrate on different strategies. On 9/20/09 9:41 AM, Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca wrote: Hi, Can you describe how you use the 8-block response sheet? I have the sheet but since I have not read the book it's not clear what it's purpose is. Thank you! 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/ I do something very similar. My students have a reading response notebook that they write in each day, every day I collect one group and respond back. I've found that they are becoming better at responding and thinking about their reader each week. In addition, they are responsible for filling out an 8 blocks response sheet each week for a book they are reading. This is from the book, Independent Reading Inside the Box by Lisa Donohue. I LOVE this book - it has really helped me find ways to make students accountable for their reading and it gives us a great vehicle for discussion. ___ 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] Independent Reading - Question/help
CAn you share the rubric please? Thanks in advance. MH - Original Message - From: Brenda bmorgart2...@yahoo.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 10:40 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help When I'm doing guided reading groups, my third graders are reading books for enjoyments. They write me letters about a book they are reading once a week and I write back. They also complete a log and write the title of the book, genre and write down the date they finish the book. The don't record the pages they read every day. If they are reading a book that pertains to the strategy we are learning, they are able to share at the end of reading workshop. If not, they listen to others share. I use a reading workshop rubric that requires students to read at least 4 books at their just right level from 2 different genres. I guess I'm lucky that nobody tells me how to teach reading, at least not yet. Brenda Grade 3 OH --- On Sat, 9/19/09, Laura lcan...@satx.rr.com wrote: From: Laura lcan...@satx.rr.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 11:49 PM What was the skill that the poetry book couldn't relate to it in some way? - Original Message - From: Cathleen Cunningham ccca...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:57 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help Hello Everyone, I need to know when you have your students read independently is there some sort of authentic piece that they have to give you so you know they are reading? To make a long story short my third grade students are not allowed to read for enjoyment. We are a Reading First school. We have a 90 minute reading block: 30 minute whole group, 60 minutes small group and workstations. We seem to pack our stations so the students can't independently read. They follow a Must Do list that includes a practice page and then their station, yes only 1 a day. I can't tell how much this breaks my heart and I cannot go another year developing kids who don't/can't read for pleasure in school. So, this year I thought about breaking the kids up into 4 groups (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) . Each day students from a group would write me a short letter in their notebook telling me about the book they are reading. They could use the skill we're discussing in reading like problem solution, or drawing conclusions, etc. Then I would write them back. My classroom library is Lexile leveled so I know they would be reading at their level. Does anyone do something like this? Does this sounds like it would worthwhile for the kids? I got in trouble last year because a struggle reader was reading a poetry book during reading and it didn't have anything to do with the skill we were on for the week. I don't want to go through that again. Thanks for all your help and keep up the great work that you do!! Cathleen ___ 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] Independent Reading Question
Would consider putting this response sheet on Readinglady.com so that we can all get a visual of this. It sounds interesting. Leslie P In a message dated 9/20/2009 2:19:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lh...@cinci.rr.com writes: The response sheet is one that you make yourself based on what you want your students to work on. The 4 boxes in the top row are all based on skills in response to the book - text response, comprehension, taxonomy and word work. The 4 boxes on the bottom are strategy responses. Right now we are doing connections and visualization so those are the boxes I'm choosing for my students to use. They will change throughout the year as we concentrate on different strategies. On 9/20/09 9:41 AM, Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca wrote: Hi, Can you describe how you use the 8-block response sheet? I have the sheet but since I have not read the book it's not clear what it's purpose is. Thank you! 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/ I do something very similar. My students have a reading response notebook that they write in each day, every day I collect one group and respond back. I've found that they are becoming better at responding and thinking about their reader each week. In addition, they are responsible for filling out an 8 blocks response sheet each week for a book they are reading. This is from the book, Independent Reading Inside the Box by Lisa Donohue. I LOVE this book - it has really helped me find ways to make students accountable for their reading and it gives us a great vehicle for discussion. ___ 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] Independent Reading Question
Just looked this up at stenhouse. wow!! yet another book i MUST buy! Thanks a lot. It does seem that it would help teachers bring some structure and accountability to their workshops. Even if you don't use the entire 8-box approach, it seems you might be able to pick and choose or let the kids do so. The element of choice is always a good one, for teachers and students alike. Leslie P In a message dated 9/20/2009 1:42:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca writes: stenhouse.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] Independent Reading - Question/help
When you say the kids need to read 4 books within 2 different genres...in what time frame? Please tell us more about the rubric. Leslie P In a message dated 9/20/2009 7:22:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mhass...@cogeco.ca writes: CAn you share the rubric please? Thanks in advance. MH - Original Message - From: Brenda bmorgart2...@yahoo.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 10:40 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help When I'm doing guided reading groups, my third graders are reading books for enjoyments. They write me letters about a book they are reading once a week and I write back. They also complete a log and write the title of the book, genre and write down the date they finish the book. The don't record the pages they read every day. If they are reading a book that pertains to the strategy we are learning, they are able to share at the end of reading workshop. If not, they listen to others share. I use a reading workshop rubric that requires students to read at least 4 books at their just right level from 2 different genres. I guess I'm lucky that nobody tells me how to teach reading, at least not yet. Brenda Grade 3 OH --- On Sat, 9/19/09, Laura lcan...@satx.rr.com wrote: From: Laura lcan...@satx.rr.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 11:49 PM What was the skill that the poetry book couldn't relate to it in some way? - Original Message - From: Cathleen Cunningham ccca...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:57 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help Hello Everyone, I need to know when you have your students read independently is there some sort of authentic piece that they have to give you so you know they are reading? To make a long story short my third grade students are not allowed to read for enjoyment. We are a Reading First school. We have a 90 minute reading block: 30 minute whole group, 60 minutes small group and workstations. We seem to pack our stations so the students can't independently read. They follow a Must Do list that includes a practice page and then their station, yes only 1 a day. I can't tell how much this breaks my heart and I cannot go another year developing kids who don't/can't read for pleasure in school. So, this year I thought about breaking the kids up into 4 groups (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) . Each day students from a group would write me a short letter in their notebook telling me about the book they are reading. They could use the skill we're discussing in reading like problem solution, or drawing conclusions, etc. Then I would write them back. My classroom library is Lexile leveled so I know they would be reading at their level. Does anyone do something like this? Does this sounds like it would worthwhile for the kids? I got in trouble last year because a struggle reader was reading a poetry book during reading and it didn't have anything to do with the skill we were on for the week. I don't want to go through that again. Thanks for all your help and keep up the great work that you do!! Cathleen ___ 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. ___ 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] Independent Reading - Question/help
What was the skill that the poetry book couldn't relate to it in some way? - Original Message - From: Cathleen Cunningham ccca...@gmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:57 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading - Question/help Hello Everyone, I need to know when you have your students read independently is there some sort of authentic piece that they have to give you so you know they are reading? To make a long story short my third grade students are not allowed to read for enjoyment. We are a Reading First school. We have a 90 minute reading block: 30 minute whole group, 60 minutes small group and workstations. We seem to pack our stations so the students can't independently read. They follow a Must Do list that includes a practice page and then their station, yes only 1 a day. I can't tell how much this breaks my heart and I cannot go another year developing kids who don't/can't read for pleasure in school. So, this year I thought about breaking the kids up into 4 groups (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) . Each day students from a group would write me a short letter in their notebook telling me about the book they are reading. They could use the skill we're discussing in reading like problem solution, or drawing conclusions, etc. Then I would write them back. My classroom library is Lexile leveled so I know they would be reading at their level. Does anyone do something like this? Does this sounds like it would worthwhile for the kids? I got in trouble last year because a struggle reader was reading a poetry book during reading and it didn't have anything to do with the skill we were on for the week. I don't want to go through that again. Thanks for all your help and keep up the great work that you do!! Cathleen ___ 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] independent reading accountability
I read The Book Whisperer from the library and now have my own copy to write in. I always promise my second graders that they will become World Class Readers during our year together in second grade :-) I remind all that the challenge for me is to find the just right book for them to read. Then I scurry to the shelves in my room and begin the selecting. Just the other night as I met a young girl for my new group, I remet her dad, a former student of mine. I reminded him that he had become a reader during his year in fourth grade with me. He smiled, and his wife said And he hasn't stopped since. I was so tickled to hear that statement. I had always thought that if kids could not read by fourth grade, that there wasn't much hope. Well twenty-seven years later I know differently. Never give up. There is always hope. My students read and log on a page with space for ten titles (second grade). I put ten pages in their AR folder at the start of the year. About March or April, we need to start adding more pages into their folders. Kids are amazed when they turn to the second page and then awe struck when they need more pages. During the course of the year I am constantly bringing out more genres and authors, enticing them to try new authors or styles of books. When they find the Ricky Ricotta books, they travel through the room like a wild fire. Even the lower readers become so excited because they can successfully read these thicker books. Set goals with kids and then guide them to achieve. They will feel empowered through the process. Kim On 9/4/09, Martha E. Hitzel mehit...@cox.net wrote: I have not told them they need to read any number of books. Completing the bingo is just one part of their reading grade. Their grade is their only reward, but this is the second year I used the bingo sheet and the students seem to enjoy it. They will often come to me and ask for help picking out a book of a certain genre or ask me to make recommendations. Then, students start recommending books of different genres to each other. It takes 4 books of at least 100 pages to complete the bingo, but we are only four weeks into school and I don't think any of my students are going to have a problem making an A. I have the students keep a log of their reading at school and at home. Each time they read, they enter the page they started on and the page they ended on. I can tell when I conference with them, based on how much they are reading if they are using their reading time wisely. Of course, the number of pages read varies according to reading ability and the level of the book they are reading. Letting my students choose their own texts and giving them lots of time to read seem to be motivation enough. Maybe instead of setting a goal of a certain number of books, you could have them keep track of how many they read the first quarter and then see if they can beat that the second quarter. I think it's important to not only stress quantity of texts read, but comprehension and enjoyment, too. Martha/4/AZ ___ 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] independent reading accountability
If kids have books have a selection of books they can read independently, they are much more willing to choice from a topic (sports) or any genre they like. The key is to have books students can read independently (without struggling) on a topic they like. Ellen Stein Reading Resource Teacher Riverview Elementary School 410-887-1428 est...@bcps.org -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Stewart, L Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 9:05 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability When I told my class I was thinking of requiring them to read 25 books, there was a collective gasp. Most of them are what I would consider non-readers. They did little or no reading over the summer. I am not sure that the required reading will accomplish what I want, which is to turn some of them at least into readers! Leslie R.Stewart 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 Susanne Lee [susannelee...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:57 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability I would love to know what you do. I told my class that I was thinking of having them read a certain of books in each genre during the year. I told them that I was going to wait until the end of Sept when they tally the amount of books they have read in Aug/Sept and then I will decide. They have a sheet in their notebooks that lists the genres and they have to tally what they read. I am not sure as to how many books I will require them to read. I want to say at least 25 books which I think is very doable. Is that number too low? What about our ESL kids? I am eager to read the conversations you have on this topic. I still have to finish the last chapter or 2 of the book. We started school at the beginning of Aug and I am still reeling with beg of the year stuff. We have too many new things this year and it is hard getting going. --- On Thu, 9/3/09, Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us wrote: From: Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us Subject: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability To: 'mosaic@literacyworkshop.org' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, September 3, 2009, 12:55 PM After reading The Book Whisperer, I am considering setting a goal for my third grade students to read a certain amount of books in specific genres. I am wondering if anyone has done this with this grade level and if you would share how you did it and if you thought it was/was not successful in exposing children to a variety of genres and holding them to a reading diet. What would you consider to be an acceptable number of books to require for reading in a school year for third graders? Thanks. Leslie R. Stewart (203)481-5386 X310 FAX (203)483-0749 lstew...@branford.k12.ct.usmailto:lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~ Dr. Seuss ___ 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] independent reading accountability
I don't know the answer, but I do know that I'm very excited and will eagerly look for updates from you on your experiment. Keep us posted!! On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 10:55 AM, Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.uswrote: After reading The Book Whisperer, I am considering setting a goal for my third grade students to read a certain amount of books in specific genres. I am wondering if anyone has done this with this grade level and if you would share how you did it and if you thought it was/was not successful in exposing children to a variety of genres and holding them to a reading diet. What would you consider to be an acceptable number of books to require for reading in a school year for third graders? Thanks. Leslie R. Stewart (203)481-5386 X310 FAX (203)483-0749 lstew...@branford.k12.ct.usmailto:lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~ Dr. Seuss ___ 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] independent reading accountability
I would love to know what you do. I told my class that I was thinking of having them read a certain of books in each genre during the year. I told them that I was going to wait until the end of Sept when they tally the amount of books they have read in Aug/Sept and then I will decide. They have a sheet in their notebooks that lists the genres and they have to tally what they read. I am not sure as to how many books I will require them to read. I want to say at least 25 books which I think is very doable. Is that number too low? What about our ESL kids? I am eager to read the conversations you have on this topic. I still have to finish the last chapter or 2 of the book. We started school at the beginning of Aug and I am still reeling with beg of the year stuff. We have too many new things this year and it is hard getting going. --- On Thu, 9/3/09, Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us wrote: From: Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us Subject: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability To: 'mosaic@literacyworkshop.org' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, September 3, 2009, 12:55 PM After reading The Book Whisperer, I am considering setting a goal for my third grade students to read a certain amount of books in specific genres. I am wondering if anyone has done this with this grade level and if you would share how you did it and if you thought it was/was not successful in exposing children to a variety of genres and holding them to a reading diet. What would you consider to be an acceptable number of books to require for reading in a school year for third graders? Thanks. Leslie R. Stewart (203)481-5386 X310 FAX (203)483-0749 lstew...@branford.k12.ct.usmailto:lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~ Dr. Seuss ___ 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.
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I don't know about third grade, but I'm teaching 4th this year and am using a reading genre bingo sheet each quarter to encourage my kids to read different genres. They are reading mostly chapter books, so I it takes 4 books of different genres to complete a bingo. Martha/AZ/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.
Re: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability
I don't know about third grade, but I'm teaching 4th this year and am using a reading genre bingo sheet each quarter to encourage my kids to read different genres. They are reading mostly chapter books, so I it takes 4 books of different genres to complete a bingo. Martha/AZ/4 Martha, Do they have to read a set amount of books they need to read? Is there an award if they get Bingo? Do the kids enjoy the program? Leslie Leslie R.Stewart 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 ~ ___ 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] independent reading accountability
When I told my class I was thinking of requiring them to read 25 books, there was a collective gasp. Most of them are what I would consider non-readers. They did little or no reading over the summer. I am not sure that the required reading will accomplish what I want, which is to turn some of them at least into readers! Leslie R.Stewart 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 Susanne Lee [susannelee...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 5:57 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability I would love to know what you do. I told my class that I was thinking of having them read a certain of books in each genre during the year. I told them that I was going to wait until the end of Sept when they tally the amount of books they have read in Aug/Sept and then I will decide. They have a sheet in their notebooks that lists the genres and they have to tally what they read. I am not sure as to how many books I will require them to read. I want to say at least 25 books which I think is very doable. Is that number too low? What about our ESL kids? I am eager to read the conversations you have on this topic. I still have to finish the last chapter or 2 of the book. We started school at the beginning of Aug and I am still reeling with beg of the year stuff. We have too many new things this year and it is hard getting going. --- On Thu, 9/3/09, Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us wrote: From: Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us Subject: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability To: 'mosaic@literacyworkshop.org' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, September 3, 2009, 12:55 PM After reading The Book Whisperer, I am considering setting a goal for my third grade students to read a certain amount of books in specific genres. I am wondering if anyone has done this with this grade level and if you would share how you did it and if you thought it was/was not successful in exposing children to a variety of genres and holding them to a reading diet. What would you consider to be an acceptable number of books to require for reading in a school year for third graders? Thanks. Leslie R. Stewart (203)481-5386 X310 FAX (203)483-0749 lstew...@branford.k12.ct.usmailto:lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~ Dr. Seuss ___ 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] independent reading accountability
I have not told them they need to read any number of books. Completing the bingo is just one part of their reading grade. Their grade is their only reward, but this is the second year I used the bingo sheet and the students seem to enjoy it. They will often come to me and ask for help picking out a book of a certain genre or ask me to make recommendations. Then, students start recommending books of different genres to each other. It takes 4 books of at least 100 pages to complete the bingo, but we are only four weeks into school and I don't think any of my students are going to have a problem making an A. I have the students keep a log of their reading at school and at home. Each time they read, they enter the page they started on and the page they ended on. I can tell when I conference with them, based on how much they are reading if they are using their reading time wisely. Of course, the number of pages read varies according to reading ability and the level of the book they are reading. Letting my students choose their own texts and giving them lots of time to read seem to be motivation enough. Maybe instead of setting a goal of a certain number of books, you could have them keep track of how many they read the first quarter and then see if they can beat that the second quarter. I think it's important to not only stress quantity of texts read, but comprehension and enjoyment, too. Martha/4/AZ ___ 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] Independent Reading
Tony Stead's book Good Choice is excellent for setting up independent reading in Kindergarten. His ideas could be used for all grades. He is very explicit on activities. The book is an excellent resource. From: tiffanielafo...@hotmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:10:55 -0400 Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading My name is Tiffanie Laforet and I am a student at Wayne State University. I am about to start my full time student teaching in September in a kindergarten classroom. I believe strongly in independent reading and I hope that my cooperating teacher does as well. What would be the most effective way of introducing this time to the students? Are there any follow up activities I should be doing with them? How should that time be organized? Tiffanie Laforet _ Stay on top of things, check email from other accounts! http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9671355 ___ 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. _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=PID23384::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:NF_BR_sync: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.
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Day to Day Assessment in the Reading Workshop by FrankiSibberson. Know it sounds like assessment but it is much much morereally gives you a whole approach with lots of examples from students and the problem solving along the way etc. VERY usable and geared specifically for 3 - 6 though as I said it works all the way if you have a flexible mind!!! I would still read someone like Atwell and others to understand practice in depth! Oh the joys of Amazon where I can search titles even if I'm not actually ordering from them. Like many on this list...I do support the publishers who help keep publishing important work in education like this and the other small publishers who are so important to a vibrant literacy life. Nevertheless Amazon is often my search engine Sally On 7/30/09 10:13 AM, scarlethartdgrl scarlethartd...@bellsouth.net wrote: I teach 6th grade reading and was wondering if anybody had motivational suggestions, websites, or ideas for getting students to engage in independent reading. Lauren Amiel 6th grade reading Ramblewood Middle School ___ 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.
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Hi Lauren, Although I haven't read it yet, The Book Whisperer was written by a grade 6 teacher in Texas and has been highly recommended on many lists that I belong to. I got my copy through my public library. You might want to check yours. 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/ I teach 6th grade reading and was wondering if anybody had motivational suggestions, websites, or ideas for getting students to engage in independent reading. Lauren Amiel 6th grade reading Ramblewood Middle School ___ 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.
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I use weekly reading calendars where students record their independent reading. There is a copy of the reading calendar, the rational, and how they are graded sheets on my website if you want to take a look. http://teacherweb.com/CA/AltaLomaJuniorHigh/MrsCreaseyLA7 Jan Creasey On Jul 30, 2009, at 10:13 AM, scarlethartdgrl wrote: I teach 6th grade reading and was wondering if anybody had motivational suggestions, websites, or ideas for getting students to engage in independent reading. Lauren Amiel 6th grade reading Ramblewood Middle School ___ 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. Jan Creasey ___ 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.
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First, there is far, far more to reading than fluency and allowing children opportunities to interact with print and illustrations that are not an exact match is not a bad thing, provided they also have time to spend reading and rereading those texts which are more supportive of helping them break the code. Teachers can monitor reading through conferring and running records. In my own classroom, we simply had two different reading times--one to explore print through approximation, shared reading, picture reading and so on and one that focused children specifically on books they could access with little support. Children can and do learn to access print at different levels because their teachers teach them how through modeling and demonstrations lessons. Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach and Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 5755 - Original message - From: Shannon E. O'Donnell odonnel...@gradmail.mville.edu To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, June 22, 2009 6:47 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I am a graduate student at Manhattanville College. I am currently taking a literacy course and as part of my assignment I was asked to subscribe to a listserv and participate in asking questions pertaining to literacy. One of our required readings is the book Phonics they Use: Words for Reading and Writing by, Patricia M. Cunningham. While reading the part about Fluency Activites in the section about Independent Reading I began to wonder how independent reading programs can be implmented into younger grades like kindergarten and first grade. When encouraging students to read by themselves and to choose their own book, how are teachers able to ensure that they are reading books that are at their level? If students are not reading their level of books then how can this type of reading promote fluency when they may not be understanding the words or storylines? Any suggestions or input would be very helpful. ___ 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.
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I like Sharon Taberski's plan...she has two different independent reading times at first. One is children's choice and of course they read different kinds of texts in different ways, e.g. They might read the pictures etc. The other read is with books at their independent level so there is choice but not total free choice. I highly recommend lTaberski's book On Solid Ground as a must read for new teachers. Sally On 6/22/09 5:46 PM, Shannon E. O'Donnell odonnel...@gradmail.mville.edu wrote: I am a graduate student at Manhattanville College. I am currently taking a literacy course and as part of my assignment I was asked to subscribe to a listserv and participate in asking questions pertaining to literacy. One of our required readings is the book Phonics they Use: Words for Reading and Writing by, Patricia M. Cunningham. While reading the part about Fluency Activites in the section about Independent Reading I began to wonder how independent reading programs can be implmented into younger grades like kindergarten and first grade. When encouraging students to read by themselves and to choose their own book, how are teachers able to ensure that they are reading books that are at their level? If students are not reading their level of books then how can this type of reading promote fluency when they may not be understanding the words or storylines? Any suggestions or input would be very helpful. ___ 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] Independent Reading
Richard Allington has a lot of research on Independent Reading and Classroom Librairies. -- Susan We cannot discover new oceans unless we have the courage to lose sight of the shore. - unknown Tracy Gaestel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This research base for independent reading is not what I have been hearing. I would very much like to know how to find this latest research. If you don't have it can you go back to those who told you, or can anyone else help out? Thanks, Tracy On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:29:12 -0800, STEWART, L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I teach third grade and I believe that 30 minutes is the minimum amount that they should be reading independently. The latest research (I am told) supports independent reading. We are supposed to be moving away form anything but short guided reading periods. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of laura herrel Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:25 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Our middle school 5-8 teachs Language Arts and Reading in two seperate periods - which I think is a sin. But that's not what I'm coming here to post about. Our principal recently said he does not want to see the students doing independent reading for longer than 15 minute during Reading class. Does anyone see anything wrong with having a 30 minute reading period a week? It really irks me. ___ 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] Independent Reading
I have third graders reading for 30-45 minutes a day. Only spending 15 minutes on actual reading is ridiculous and wrong. Can you gather research to show the benefits of actual reading: Richard Allington, Jim Trelease, etc? I wonder what your principal wants to see them doing during their reading time? I can't imagine what else you do during reading other than read! :-) Melissa Zey Third Grade Teacher Farmington Elementary School 651-463-9032 [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's my job to surround kids with the best models; authors to whom they can apprentice themselves, books they can lose themselves in, characters who tell them they're not alone, words that make them think and feel and learn. -Linda Rief From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of laura herrel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 4:25 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Our middle school 5-8 teachs Language Arts and Reading in two seperate periods - which I think is a sin. But that's not what I'm coming here to post about. Our principal recently said he does not want to see the students doing independent reading for longer than 15 minute during Reading class. Does anyone see anything wrong with having a 30 minute reading period a week? It really irks me. ___ 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] Independent Reading
I teach third grade and I believe that 30 minutes is the minimum amount that they should be reading independently. The latest research (I am told) supports independent reading. We are supposed to be moving away form anything but short guided reading periods. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of laura herrel Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:25 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Our middle school 5-8 teachs Language Arts and Reading in two seperate periods - which I think is a sin. But that's not what I'm coming here to post about. Our principal recently said he does not want to see the students doing independent reading for longer than 15 minute during Reading class. Does anyone see anything wrong with having a 30 minute reading period a week? It really irks me. ___ 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] Independent Reading
15 minutes done well is better than 30 minutes wasted. If they can't do independent reading, it's all a waste until someone can teach them. Also, some teachers think it's 30 minutes free time for them to read for themselves or grade papers when they should be monitoring the kids and helping them. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of laura herrel Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:25 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Our middle school 5-8 teachs Language Arts and Reading in two seperate periods - which I think is a sin. But that's not what I'm coming here to post about. Our principal recently said he does not want to see the students doing independent reading for longer than 15 minute during Reading class. Does anyone see anything wrong with having a 30 minute reading period a week? It really irks me. ___ 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] Independent Reading
Kids love to read when the environment supports itbe it for five or fifty minutes. Our whole middle school has adopted it for the time straight after lunch and it's in it's third year thinkthe increase in library borrowing is an unbelievable statistic to show how much 'real reading' is being done in this time. And, yes, our teachers read at exactly the same time. And, even better, kids and teachers actually chat about what they are reading. --- On Tue, 18/11/08, William Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: William Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Received: Tuesday, 18 November, 2008, 11:24 AM 15 minutes done well is better than 30 minutes wasted. If they can't do independent reading, it's all a waste until someone can teach them. Also, some teachers think it's 30 minutes free time for them to read for themselves or grade papers when they should be monitoring the kids and helping them. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of laura herrel Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:25 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Our middle school 5-8 teachs Language Arts and Reading in two seperate periods - which I think is a sin. But that's not what I'm coming here to post about. Our principal recently said he does not want to see the students doing independent reading for longer than 15 minute during Reading class. Does anyone see anything wrong with having a 30 minute reading period a week? It really irks me. ___ 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 the switch to the world#39;s best email. Get Yahoo!7 Mail! http://au.yahoo.com/y7mail ___ 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] Independent Reading
This research base for independent reading is not what I have been hearing. I would very much like to know how to find this latest research. If you don't have it can you go back to those who told you, or can anyone else help out? Thanks, Tracy On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:29:12 -0800, STEWART, L [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I teach third grade and I believe that 30 minutes is the minimum amount that they should be reading independently. The latest research (I am told) supports independent reading. We are supposed to be moving away form anything but short guided reading periods. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of laura herrel Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:25 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Our middle school 5-8 teachs Language Arts and Reading in two seperate periods - which I think is a sin. But that's not what I'm coming here to post about. Our principal recently said he does not want to see the students doing independent reading for longer than 15 minute during Reading class. Does anyone see anything wrong with having a 30 minute reading period a week? It really irks me. ___ 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] Independent Reading
I teach in the same set up (5th-8th/ separate Writing Reading) and I don't mind it because it really lets me focus on teaching reading, intervention, conferencing, etc. I also work with the writing teacher a ton to share trade books and align our content. As for the time issue, with a class full of 30 5th graders, it is a real challenge to conference or hold small groups during independent reading if it is only 15 min. many reluctant readers take a few minutes to settle in, or get in the zone, update reading logs, find a book, etc. Right now, our goal is 20 minutes each day in class of pure in the zone reading. Some days we reach that, most we average about 15 minutes or so. During that time, I pull a small group for support with a specific strategy (we have reading groups later in the afternoon) and I conference with students. It is our goal to reach 30 minutes by spring. And yes, much of the research (Atwell, Fountas Pinnell) shows that this is essential to develop the skills, habits, and love of reading. Hope that helps, Sundown On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 2:25 PM, laura herrel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our middle school 5-8 teachs Language Arts and Reading in two seperate periods - which I think is a sin. But that's not what I'm coming here to post about. Our principal recently said he does not want to see the students doing independent reading for longer than 15 minute during Reading class. Does anyone see anything wrong with having a 30 minute reading period a week? It really irks me. ___ 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. -- Sundown Collins Fifth Grade Reading Teacher KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy 415-609-8719 ___ 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] Independent Reading
I agree, Bill, but time is not so much the issue as how teachers monitor and support readers. The accountability factor has to matter, and not just for kids. Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach and Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 5755 - Original message - From: William Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, November 17, 2008 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading 15 minutes done well is better than 30 minutes wasted. If they can't do independent reading, it's all a waste until someone can teach them. Also, some teachers think it's 30 minutes free time for them to read for themselves or grade papers when they should be monitoring the kids and helping them. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of laura herrel Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:25 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Our middle school 5-8 teachs Language Arts and Reading in two seperate periods - which I think is a sin. But that's not what I'm coming here to post about. Our principal recently said he does not want to see the students doing independent reading for longer than 15 minute during Reading class. Does anyone see anything wrong with having a 30 minute reading period a week? It really irks me. ___ 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] Independent Reading
One of my favorite documents to use when working with teachers is the mapping guide by the University of Oregon. I know you are asking about older students, but this guide shows that 3rd graders should be able to read independently for 30 minutes a day...by the end of the year. They begin with 5 minutes a day at the beginning of the year and move to 30 by the end of the year. There is a direct correlation between the minutes spent reading 'outside of the school day' with standardized testing. The more minutes students spend reading...the higher percentile quartile they score. Many students don't have time to read at home...sports, friends, home life, etc. SO..why not give them this opportunity to read during the school day? I think this research is in Focus on Fluency. Hope this helps. The information for the document above is: IDEAS Institute for the Development of Educational Achievement (IDEA), College of Education University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 97403 Mapping Instruction to Achieve Instructional Priorities in Beginning Reading Kindergarten - Grade 3. Deborah C. Simmons and Edward J. Kame' enui Prepared in part for the Office of the Under Secretary Planning and Evaluation Services U.S. Department of Education (Winter, 1999) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Ljackson Sent: Mon, 11/17/2008 9:16pm To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I agree, Bill, but time is not so much the issue as how teachers monitor and support readers. The accountability factor has to matter, and not just for kids. Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach and Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 5755 - Original message - From: William Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, November 17, 2008 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading 15 minutes done well is better than 30 minutes wasted. If they can't do independent reading, it's all a waste until someone can teach them. Also, some teachers think it's 30 minutes free time for them to read for themselves or grade papers when they should be monitoring the kids and helping them. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of laura herrel Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:25 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading Our middle school 5-8 teachs Language Arts and Reading in two seperate periods - which I think is a sin. But that's not what I'm coming here to post about. Our principal recently said he does not want to see the students doing independent reading for longer than 15 minute during Reading class. Does anyone see anything wrong with having a 30 minute reading period a week? It really irks me. ___ 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.
