[MOSAIC] Reading Strategy Posters

I had found some really good strategy posters to print out, but I couldn't access my color printer. DH finally fixed it and I can, and now I can't find the posters! Can someone post the link? TIA! Cindy/VA/2nd ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyw

Re: [MOSAIC] reader's workshop begin

In a message dated 1/8/2007 1:18:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: beginning a reader's workshop We started our Reader's Workshop for the first time today. (Kindergarten). Last week each child picked three trade books (to look at and study) and three leveled books a

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 5, Issue 7

I thought I had saved the email with the passage to use in demonstrating the importance of setting a purpose for reading (burglar vs. real estate agent), but when I went into my saved folder to print it for a PD on the 17th, it wasn't there! If anyone still has it, please forward it to me at [EMAI

Re: [MOSAIC] reader's workshop begin

I second the motion for Growing Readers by Collins. I use it and love it with my grade one class. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reader's workshop begin > Hi! > The best book to use for setting up a Readin

Re: [MOSAIC] reader's workshop begin

Hi! The best book to use for setting up a Reading Workshop is: Growing Readers by Kathy Collins. She tells you everything you need to know for grades K-2. Easy to read, well organized and excellent advice. I heard her speak at a workshop this past summer - she was wonderful - very down to earth. S

Re: [MOSAIC] reader's workshop begin

1st of all, what grade do you teach? If you are primary, I'd look to Apprenticeship in Literacy, by Dr. Linda Dorn. Guiding Readers and Writers for Grades 3-6 by Fountas and Pinnell, for those grades. Hope this is helpful, Kelli Thexton Literacy Coach Rogers, AR "Turner, Betsy" <[E

[MOSAIC] reader's workshop begin

I'm interested in beginning a reader's workshop. I know there are many books that address this subject, but I get so overwhelmed when I read them. I'm looking for a concise, step by step approach to teaching this. Can anyone help? Thanks. ___ Mosaic

[MOSAIC] email address

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Re: [MOSAIC] selfish book characters

Ladies First - Shel Silverstein (A Light in the Attic) Pamela Purse yelled, "Ladies first," Pushing in front of the ice cream line. Pamela Purse yelled, "Ladies first," Grabbing the ketchup at dinnertime. Climbing on the morning bus She'd shove right by all of us And there'd be a tiff or a fight o

Re: [MOSAIC] quick strategy share

In Wilhelm's new book on Inquiry, he talks about a similar strategy when working with an inquiry unit in language arts. He presents kids with a series of potentially provacative quotes and has kids agree or disagree. The purpose is to get kids thinking in relationship to theme and give teache

[MOSAIC] selfish book characters

Sleeping Ugly by Jane Yolen- Princess Prunella ___ 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 archiv

Re: [MOSAIC] quick strategy share

It really is just what it says. The teacher writes sentences about the topic the kids will be studying...for example, before we began our science unit on the sun and moon I wrote ten "facts" that I know will be important concepts ... but the catch is some of the facts I write are false and