Re: [MOSAIC] leveling books

2007-01-04 Thread Linda DeGreen
I found the best most comprehensive is the scholastic reading counts site. http://src.scholastic.com/ecatalog On Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at 08:12 PM, Karen Shook wrote: > Here are some I have bookmarked (I haven't used them all recently so I > hope they work) > http://registration.beavt

[MOSAIC] Need help from IL teachers

2007-01-04 Thread Meg Anderson
A close friend of mine is moving with her family to Lake County. They are struggling finding quality schools in areas they can afford. Does anyone have any guidance for schools that are "current" with their teaching, etc.? They have found a house they like in Lake Zurich, district #95anyone

Re: [MOSAIC] 6th grade novels

2007-01-04 Thread Feix, Susan
I have taught novels consistently in the classroom for many years. These books are suitable for strong readers in the 6th grade. My favorites, which provide a wide range of topics for discussion and incorporate the teaching of many different strategies, include: Walk Two Moons - Sharon Creech The

Re: [MOSAIC] Need help from IL teachers

2007-01-04 Thread Lisa Szyska
Hi Meg, Lake Zurich is a good district; the community has really grown over the last several years. This should not be a problem at all. A good friend of mine teaches there. Lisa 2/3 IL --- Meg Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A close friend of mine is moving with her family to > Lake Cou

Re: [MOSAIC] Need help from IL teachers

2007-01-04 Thread Rachel Wisnios
I have family there, and my cousin (now a sophmore in college) went through the public school system in Lake Zurich. I think the area is great. Rachel _ From: Lisa Szyska [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECT