Hi Debbie - I understand your frustration, but have kind of a different take
(I also have an administrative degree and my husband is a principal.)
Actually, THIS PERSON is not protected! His/her right to have due process
and a chance to improve performance/remediate problems is what is
Hi Beverlee,
Thanks for your reply. This is a subject that I do want to know more about,
because it is frustrating for me. I work really hard, as many of my colleagues
do and I want to see all teachers putting in what the students deserve.
So, why is it that I have NEVER heard of a teacher
Hi Debbie - Please let me know if you got my mails off-list. Thanks. Bev
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Kim,
If you get any response to this outside of the list please share. I am
working on this with ELL learners.
Pat K
to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night
and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest
battle which any human being can
Thank you I have never seen the silent reading rates.
Pat K
to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night
and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest
battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting.
e.e. cummings
On Jul 17,
This may be a dumb question, but how do you know what other teachers do in
their classrooms? I've been teaching for 20 years and the only teachers that I
have ever heard teach are the ones next door to me.
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Sometimes I wonder how some achieve tenure. Is it fear of being unable to
replace these teachers or is there a sense that if we nurture them, we can
change them? It does become difficult when tenure is achieved (not
impossible, time consuming) but what of those early years?
Lori
On 7/19/07
Good point. However, you do know about the one who think their contract day
starts an hour later than everyone else, those with a sense of four day
weekend entitlement, and those who are constantly on 'the list' for missing
this deadline and that deadline.
Lori
On 7/19/07 5:34 AM, [EMAIL
The comments don't offend-only worry me that blame is wrongly placed. The
scripted programs, basals core reading programs happened regardless of how
many teachers who might not have deserved it got protection from their union.
It wasn't ineffective principals ...for the most part they'll do
In a message dated 7/19/2007 8:41:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
However, you do know about the one who think their contract day
starts an hour later than everyone else,
Hi Lori,
Do you mean they are late every day, or they don't start an hour early?
And by the
Hi Debbie,
I understand what you are saying below but the union cannot side against any
one
teacher but must provide support for all teachers. It's similar to the case of
the ACLU.
There are groups that I would rather see them not support, ie. the KKK.
However, from
their perspective they
In any
other business, this person would be gone.
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Not true at all. Plenty of slackers and lazy workers
in every profession.
Lisa
2/3 IL
Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please?
Hi Nancy,
This is definitely not a dumb question though when I first went to respond
I thought I could answer you easily. Now, I realize it's more complicated
than I initially thought. You can't really know for sure what other teachers
do in their classrooms unless you have a chance to go in and
About 8-9 years ago, I left the classroom to become a literacy staff
developer. The district was in the midst of implementing a curriculum
focused around the strategies, so there were meetings scheduled. I also
offered to go into classrooms to model; actually the first year, I
scheduled the
This thread has become a compilation of stories about unions, other teachers,
and administrators. It is no longer a discussion on reading comprehension,
though I personally find it very interesting to hear the many diffferent
experiences people have in their given situations. I have marked it
On Jul 18, 2007, at 10:53 PM, Debbie Goodis wrote:
I admit, I am in somewhat of a bubble because I have, so far, had very
good, reasonable and rational principals. I do realize that the union
is there for the dedicated teachers, too. I, in the future, could be
someone who might need the
On Jul 19, 2007, at 6:33 AM, ljackson wrote:
Instead, I have witnessed a situation where a weak
administrator resorts to foul play, plain and simple, to 'force' out
teachers. Then the union plays its role and protects but there is a
procedure in place for addressing teachers who might be
On Jul 19, 2007, at 6:37 AM, ljackson wrote:
Sometimes I wonder how some achieve tenure. Is it fear of being
unable to
replace these teachers or is there a sense that if we nurture them, we
can
change them? It does become difficult when tenure is achieved (not
impossible, time
On Jul 19, 2007, at 8:15 AM, Bonita DeAmicis wrote:
This thread has become a compilation of stories about unions, other
teachers, and administrators. It is no longer a discussion on reading
comprehension I have marked it OT in the subject line for
off topic ..
I have gone
In a message dated 7/19/2007 8:34:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ljackso
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have also been somewhat torn about the role that the union plays but have
come to different conclusions.
What an interesting topic of conversation. My only reply is be thankful you
live
I think these discussions are very interesting. They are exposing a very hot
topic that many think about, but rarely discuss because we don't want to be
labeled troublemakers or cause trouble/hard feelings, etc. if we discuss them
in our own schools.
The thread begins with the questions
Which of us would ever have dreamed that things would come to this, where
teaching (reading) is once again a subversive activity? I personally
never dreamed that we could find an entire country of deep pockets who made
their reputation and a mighty fine living purporting that reading is
I have a question for the group as I make the transition from teaching 2nd
grade to teaching fifth grade this fall. It is OT (off topic) of reading
strategies, but IS a part of balanced literacy. (I would appreciate emails
off list in response.) I knew that you all are such wonderful educators,
In my state of CT, the towns/cities gave up the right to strike many years
ago for binding arbitration. In others words, the union is nothing more than
a bargaining unit.
E.L.
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In a message dated 7/19/2007 12:03:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Their questions are not about reading comprehension. If the group wants to
focus on MOT, perhaps the questions should be posed elsewhere.
Except they are about reading comprehension.
If you
I have not taught at this level but I could not fit word study into workshop at
the second grade level. Instead I used my
morning message to reinforce word study and found 3 30-minute blocks--you know
the sort, in odd places where we were
coming and going--and used these blocks for word
I'm not sure how word study is going to fit yet into my 2 hour
reading/language arts block and I'm not sure what material to use.
What do you all suggest?
I have the highest respect for Rebecca Sitton's spelling program sold by
Curriculum Associates. Several of my colleagues have also been
Rene: I have gone one further and changed the topic line a bit. I am one who
does not think it is really off topic, although it is a bit of a
meander in the reading comprehension stream.
Meaner in the reading comprehension stream is a great line. I love the new
subject title--works for me:)
Instead, I have witnessed a situation where a weak
administrator resorts to foul play, plain and simple, to 'force' out
teachers. Then the union plays its role and protects but there is a
procedure in place for addressing teachers who might be better off in
another profession.
I
A few days ago there was a post:
I have just read this book after seeing someone on the list recommend it as
a good book for teaching.
Please give me some ideas using this book with a writing / strategy mini
lesson. I really liked the book and was wondering how I could use it in a K-3
Michele,
You may find what you need here...it
http://www.wfu.edu/education/fourblocks/Leadership%202007/MbM%20Phonics%20for%204th%20and%205th%20grade%202007%20AK.pdf
is a power point presentation given by Amanda Arens and Karen Loman
at the Four Blocks Leadership Confernce last January.
You can
I forgot to add the link for two new books that may be helpful too.
http://www.arensenterprises.com/Books.htm
Jean
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Hi,
I love Word Journey's by Kathy Ganske. The program is all contained and
explained in her book. With some careful reading, it's pretty easy to
implement.
The students are tested and placed into appropriate levels so each child gets
what they need. I've seen dramatic improvement in
If you look in the new edition of Mosaic of Thought, Ellin describes a
lesson using the book, The Three Questions.
I believe it is starts around pages 148-149.
Nancy Creech
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Wow - I checked out that resource. Is there something similar for third grade?
Thanks,
Linda
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Carol, I really like your colored index cards ideathe ring seems
less cumbersome than a notebook, especially when you are carrying your
writer's notebook, mentor texts, etc.
Here's my thinking about the colorsif you use the colors, they
don't necessarily have to represent each day of
Hi All, Linda what resource are you referring to? I seem to be having
difficulty receiving all messages on this listvery strange.
On 7/19/07, Linda Buice [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Wow - I checked out that resource. Is there something similar for third
grade?
Thanks,
Linda
Yes, I realized that as soon as I sent it-- sorry !
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thu 7/19/2007 6:34 AM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Complacency vs. Implementing What I've Learned
This may be a dumb
In the Four Blocks, the third grade word study is similar to what is being
done in the 1st and 2nd grades depending of course on the backround that the
children already have in 4Blocks Word Study.
The first day you would introduce the five new word wall words; second day,
sort the words; third
Linda,
If you are familiar with the 4Blocks, the 1st,2nd, and 3rd grade Word Block
are similar in format...First day intro. 5 new word wall words. Second day
review words, Third Day, Making Words, Fourth Day, review and Sorting Fifth
day Review new and previously introduced words.
Vocabulary
Dear Fellow Teachers,
The Reading teachers have been asked to do an all day presentation on
Balanced Literacy for one of our Professional Development days in
September. I'm wondering if some of you have some things to share. My
coworker and I are feeling quite nervous about this
Hi Laura and Jean,
Laura I was referring to the post about 5th grade word study. I liked the color
coded cards with affixes and wondered if that was part of 4 blocks.
Jean you helped a lot. I am familiar with the terms 4 blocks - some use it in
kindergarten. Your e-mail really helped me and I
You know how I know? The students. The conversations go like thisWhat did
you do in Social Studies today?...We watched a movie...What did you do in ELD
today? We played games...(when the curriculum was a unit from our book) One
teacher just let's the kid do page after page in their math
OK, I realize that this is a very emotional topic and that very few of us even
know each other outside this list but please do not think for one minute that
my comments are based on casual observations or here say. (I don't care if I
spelled that right) That's not how I am. I also know teachers
You know, as I sit at my computer all throughout the day and night listening
in on your conversations, I have a mixture of responses. I may not be
writing in but I live through your emails.:)
At times I wonder where the specific classroom talk has gone (but after all,
it is summer break
Can you explain how you begin the program
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from Bonita
Well, I sent some info to somebody, but now, of course, I cannot find the
email that I sent so here is some starter info for people who wish to learn
more about Japanese lesson Study.
reply by Bev
Well, just to entertain myself, I changed OT to be On Topic this time!!
Okay, I've
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