Re: [MOSAIC] forward from Jeremy/ELA

2007-02-07 Thread skosmoski
Jeremy, Every high school student must take the reading graduation requirement. We have a menu of reading courses that are applicable to the student's level. Our Lowest level students traditionally take Intensive Reading 1 which is a balanced literacy class--kids read independently, they read s

[MOSAIC] math websites

2007-02-07 Thread Jennifer Halter
Thank you to all that replied to my request for math websites. I really appreciate it! -Jennifer ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mos

Re: [MOSAIC] appreciating reading

2007-02-07 Thread Sarah Griffith Cartmill
Heather, I find that this is a great strategy for letting them browse for interest. I've participated in this in a grad class. My question is, would it work for older students in a larger class if I narrow it down to a particular genre as mentioned? Would there by any modifications for a high s

Re: [MOSAIC] appreciating reading

2007-02-07 Thread Carol Carlson
Janet Allen who works with middle and high school teachers uses a very similar strategy called "book pass." She does have one book for student, gives them one or two minutes to look over the book, and then the students rate the book. The amount of time depends on how long your block is. I'v

[MOSAIC] worshops

2007-02-07 Thread Liz Hill
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew if Ellin or Debbie Miller had any workshops coming up? I am looking the NJ area. Please let me know. Thanks, Liz ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go

Re: [MOSAIC] appreciating reading

2007-02-07 Thread MrsJRoman
I. as well as another teacher on my team, have used the book pass in sixth grade. My experiences have been very positive. June 6th Grade Resource ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go

Re: [MOSAIC] worshops

2007-02-07 Thread jepilyn matthis
I know Debbie is traveling with SDR (Staff Development Resources) right now, but not sure where all she is going to be. Jepi - Original Message - From: "Liz Hill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv" Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 4:34 PM Su

Re: [MOSAIC] appreciating reading

2007-02-07 Thread Sarah Griffith Cartmill
June, Thank you! Do you have any other strategies that work really well for middle/high school? I've not used them in class yet, but what we've learned in grad school is as follows: Lit circles, Reader of the week, post-its, think-alouds, etc. Any particulars you have about any of these that rea

Re: [MOSAIC] worshops

2007-02-07 Thread Liz Hill
I keep checking their website, there is nothing there, except a workshop in May, not Debbie either! Thanks, Liz - Original Message - From: "jepilyn matthis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv" Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 8:28 PM Subject:

Re: [MOSAIC] strategies for little ones - reading power

2007-02-07 Thread Linda Buice
Can you buy those posters somewhere? Linda - Original Message - From: "Tammy Corness" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv" Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 12:10 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] strategies for little ones - reading power > Hi, > > Readi

Re: [MOSAIC] appreciating reading

2007-02-07 Thread Joy
Oooo, I like this idea! I can also see doing this as a writing activity, where you look for interesting leads, good sentences, etc. Joy/NC/4 [EMAIL PROTECTED] How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content go hand in hand. http://www.responsivecl

Re: [MOSAIC] strategies for little ones - visualization/retelling/summarizing for first graders

2007-02-07 Thread Olga Reynolds
Here is what I did with my class today-I teach in a district working under a Reading First grant and at a site where the administrator wants every bit in placefrom focus wall to posted standards. My objective was to to teach summarizing and story structure (HM language arts program). I t