[MOSAIC] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> new mosaic text study guide

2007-12-06 Thread MELISSA WALKER BROWN
I would like to find one too. I would also like to see any videos or dvds that are available. My main problem is I cannot afford to buy these with my own money and our school wouldn't buy them. Any advice you can send would be wonderful! Thanks mbrown

Re: [MOSAIC] Please Help

2007-12-06 Thread j . circo
Lauren, When I was a middle school reading intervention teacher I used Reading Advantage from Great Source. It is a magazine format which the students really loved. The magazines include not only articles, but poetry, plays, emails, diaries, etc. The teacher's manuals cover the comprehension s

[MOSAIC] Dra Word Analysis Inventory

2007-12-06 Thread Kukonis
As I scour the DRA manual I notice the Word Analysis Inventory is mentioned yet in my DRA 2 kit I am only seeing a lesson plan book and a general information book. Does anyone know about the DRA word analysis inventory or can anyone direct me to a resource that would elaborate on this idea.

[MOSAIC] Professional Development

2007-12-06 Thread Denise Murray
I have been asked to run a one hour workshop for second grade teachers on Literature Circles. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on the best way to deliver this information, what should be on the agenda, or the depth to take this. The teachers have varying levels of experience. I want

Re: [MOSAIC] Professional Development

2007-12-06 Thread Kukonis
Divide the teachers into literature circles so that each group can then contribute their learnings to the share at the end. In using the format of the literature circle itself, the teachers will be able to better appreciate the power of this type of reading group. In providing text about lite