Re: [MOSAIC] A new problem

2007-09-25 Thread ljackson
At one point, my mom's doctor took on a new partner... An older friend's son. At that time she was pregnant with my youngest sister and the potential existed that this young doctor would be on call when she went into labor. How is that for creepy??? Lori On 9/24/07 9:27 PM, "Bill Roberts" <[EM

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic- For Elementary Teachers

2007-09-25 Thread Hrisoulis, Mary
Hi Verla, I'm a 3rd grade teacher in Michigan. We would be interested! My email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] and I can be contacted at: Sequoyah Elementary 18500 24 Mile Road, Macomb, Michigan 48042. Hope to hear from you! Mary Hrisoulis 3rd grade teacher Fro

Re: [MOSAIC] comprehension lesson study

2007-09-25 Thread Carol Mauer
Jennifer, Thanks for the explanation. As you come across other means of student response, would you post them if time allows? I will do some research on lesson studies before I ask more questions. Have a super day! Carol Carol A. Mauer BCSC Literacy Coach Lincoln School, Home Base (812) 376

[MOSAIC] post

2007-09-25 Thread Betsy McDonald
Betsy McDonald BCSC Literacy Coach Lincoln School, Home Base 812-376-4447 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.or

Re: [MOSAIC] Essay samples

2007-09-25 Thread Renee
I would also just take from whatever is the best in your own classroom, even if it is just parts that are best. A really great paragraph, an especially good use of vocabulary, some really good images, etc. Of course, I would ask permission of the student. Also, you might check your own state

Re: [MOSAIC] A new problem

2007-09-25 Thread Renee
Really really creepy but not as creepy as if it were a former student. ick ick Renee On Sep 25, 2007, at 5:08 AM, ljackson wrote: > At one point, my mom's doctor took on a new partner... An older > friend's > son. At that time she was pregnant with my youngest sister and the > potential e

Re: [MOSAIC] Essay samples

2007-09-25 Thread Beverlee Paul
The 6 + 1 trait site also does. > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:16:21 -0700> To: > mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Essay samples> > I would > also just take from whatever is the best in your own classroom, > even if it > is just parts that are best. A rea

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic- For Elementary Teachers

2007-09-25 Thread Zey, Melissa
I'd also be interested. My email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm in Farmington, MN and also a 3rd grade teacher. Melissa From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Hrisoulis, Mary Sent: Tue 9/25/2007 6:31 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subje

Re: [MOSAIC] A new problem

2007-09-25 Thread Beverlee Paul
My son, who ended up as a pediatrician, had to excuse himself from observing An Exam for two mothers of his former football teammates when he was doing a rotation at our clinic. Small towns are sometimes WAY too small! > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:18:34 -0700> To: > mos

Re: [MOSAIC] Essay samples

2007-09-25 Thread cathymillr
You can see samples and prompts from the Delaware test on our website. Just search for Delaware Dept. of Education, then follow the links from curriculum, to English Language Arts to sample items. Or follow the links from DSTP to sample items. Let me know if you have trouble. Cathy K-5 De

[MOSAIC] Review and Trim, Review and Trim

2007-09-25 Thread Keith Mack
I hope everyone is off to a great start of a new school year. I'd like to take time to remind people to try to *TRIM* your reply messages to just a bare minimum of text. Also, please *REPLY TO THE PERSON* if you ask for personal information or want to be included in something. For more info on t

[MOSAIC] comp. strategies with teachers

2007-09-25 Thread cathymillr
The reading specialists in my district are preparing a year-long staff development experience on comprehension strategies based on Tanny McGregor's fabulous book, Comprehension Connections. We have pretty much plotted out the year, with a strategy introduced?each month at a?staff meeting,?but ne

Re: [MOSAIC] comp. strategies with teachers

2007-09-25 Thread CNJPALMER
Cathy How about the idea of "turn and talk"??? I think a lot of teachers don't know how to teach kids to converse productively...and giving the kids time to talk really does help them internalize strategies. Jennifer In a message dated 9/25/2007 6:45:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL P

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic- For Elementary Teachers

2007-09-25 Thread amspatz
Hi Verla,I am a third grade teacher in Emerson, NJ. Please email me at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] I look forward to hearing from you.Anne - Original Message -From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Monday, September 24, 2007 10:00 pmSubject: [MOSAIC] Off Topic- For Elementary TeachersTo: mosaic@literacyworksh

Re: [MOSAIC] explicit phonics

2007-09-25 Thread gina nunley
Carol said her experience with Words Their Way changed her feelings about the need to directly study letter sound patterns, etc. Point taken Carol. I have not used that program. In particular I had a bad experience with Johnny Can Spell. Though if any of you like it I am fine with that.

[MOSAIC] fall book

2007-09-25 Thread Sternhickey
A fall picture book I like is Fall is not Easy by Marty Kelley " A tree tells why, out of all four seasons, autumn is the hardest. " humorous and good for point of view. susan ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic- For Elementary Teachers

2007-09-25 Thread vsper547
Thank you for your response,?? There have more than the 5 responses? I was hoping for to set up a group.? I am willing to set up similiar groups of 6 this week and send info to your group to set up a group, but it will be helpful if one of you will be the "contact/reminder person" for the grou

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic- For Elementary Teachers

2007-09-25 Thread vsper547
Thank you for your response,?? There have more than the 5 responses? I was hoping for to set up a group.? I am willing to set up similiar groups of 6 this week and send info to your group to set up a group, but it will be helpful if one of you will be the "contact/reminder person" for the grou

Re: [MOSAIC] post

2007-09-25 Thread vsper547
Thank you for your response,?? There have more than the 5 responses? I was hoping for to set up a group.? I am willing to set up similiar groups of 6 this week and send info to your group to set up a group, but it will be helpful if one of you will be the "contact/reminder person" for the grou

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic- For Elementary Teachers

2007-09-25 Thread vsper547
Thank you for your response,?? There have more than the 5 responses? I was hoping for to set up a group.? I am willing to set up similiar groups of 6 this week and send info to your group to set up a group, but it will be helpful if one of you will be the "contact/reminder person" for the grou

[MOSAIC] I am sorry about the extra posts

2007-09-25 Thread vsper547
Dear List members I want to say sorry about the extra posts about the travel buddies.? In a classic senior moment I hit reply without checking to see if it was a separate response. I'll get some sleep and do better tomorrow.:)?? Verla in Utah _