Re: [MOSAIC] Short non fiction text for middle school

Hi, all, As we look deeper into our curriculum, we realize that we are not explicitly teaching non fiction text structure, especially compare/ contrast, cause effect etc. Research states that if students can identify text structure, they are better able to comprehend the text. I looked at

Re: [MOSAIC] Short non fiction text for middle school

We do have that in the elementary buildings, so I need a different collection. Carol On May 10, 2007, at 9:46 AM, Angela Almond wrote: There is a collection of short non-fiction text included in the Comprehension Toolkit. Angela Hatley Almond Fourth Grade East Albemarle Elementary School

[MOSAIC] Knowledge

I just wanted to respond to the posts opposed to my statement that knowledge is overrated that that we need more of an emphasis on thinking skills than discrete facts. Because this topic isn't exactly what this listserv is about, I hope to keep it short and sweet, and I'll make this my last

[MOSAIC] novels social studies

I have a friend that teaches sixth grade in Texas. she writes to me that: I try to connect novels that we read to our social studies unit. I use several for WWII. I use a couple for the study of the major religions, which is the first 6 weeks. I coud use some new books for the religion study,

[MOSAIC] Literary Nonfiction

I am looking for examples of literary nonfiction picture books. We began a unit of study today and I realized that we are going to need A LOT of mentor texts because my kids are amazed with this genre. We began today by reading passages from: 1. Homerun by Robert Burleigh 2. Animal

[MOSAIC] Email #2 on Reading Novels and Social Studies

I got back to my book stash and realized that I didn't get the title correct . . It is Katie's Trunk by Ann Turner Can't be without my books--Janine Batzle ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership

Re: [MOSAIC] novels social studies

Rose Blanche by Roberto Innocenti, Christophe Gallaz (Editor), Roberto Innocenti (Illustrator) School Library Journal Gr 5 Up During World War II, a young German schoolgirl, Rose Blanche, follows the soldiers when they arrest a boy and discovers a concentration camp in the woods. Thereafter ,

[MOSAIC] Social Studies and novels

Hey all, I think Jerry Spinelli's Milkweed is a great novel for Holocaust-themed study/ WWII. It's a layered book that is a bit of a departure from Spinelli's usual fare---and that can lead to great discussions about how and why his style is different in this book. Also Bud, Not Buddy

Re: [MOSAIC] Social Studies and novels

Awesome list of resources! Thanks! K Wade 6th Gr./ CT ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

[MOSAIC] Leveled readers: advice needed

I value the opinions on this site. What leveled readers do you recommend for 2nd graders. My class is majority ELLs and readers from high to low. I just received a grant and want to make the best use of the funds. Any ideas. Thanks. Brenda ___

[MOSAIC] leveled readers

I'm so sorry. I know someone recently posted a site to check the level of readers. What test do you use to determine the student's reading level? Thanks again, Brenda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify