[MOSAIC] Research Reading/Writing Connection

2008-04-27 Thread Joy
Does anyone know of any research for the reading/writing connection or using mentor texts for reading/writing strategies? Thanks so much. Joy/NC/4 [EMAIL PROTECTED] How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content go hand in hand. http://www.r

Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for 3rd Grade Reading Workshop Units of Study

2008-04-27 Thread Kurtt,Casey
Visit this website and the 3 topics I mentioned are under the lesson plans section. If you can't find them let me know. http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/tools.htm#2 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri 4/25/2008 7:45 PM To: mosaic@li

Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for 3rd Grade Reading Workshop Units of Study

2008-04-27 Thread Kurtt,Casey
Visit this website and the 3 topics I mentioned are under the lesson plans section. If you can't find them let me know. http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/tools.htm#2 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Kitty Ainsworth Sent: Fri 4/25/2008 11:40 PM To: A Reading

Re: [MOSAIC] Research Reading/Writing Connection

2008-04-27 Thread Patricia Hultquist
There is an excellent resource entitled Mentor Texts, by Dorfman that I have used with our teachers for using rich selections of children's literature to teach how to write leads, endings, use show -not- tell, etc. Patti~ >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/27/08 12:39 PM >>> Does anyone know of any resea

Re: [MOSAIC] think alouds ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

2008-04-27 Thread Linda Crumrine
I would also love a copy of the list of books to use with adults to teach think alouds. Thanks, Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options

Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for 3rd Grade Reading Workshop Units of Study

2008-04-27 Thread read3
Found 'em!? Thanks! -Original Message- From: Kurtt,Casey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:57 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for 3rd Grade Reading Workshop Units of Study Visit this website and t

Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for 3rd Grade Reading Workshop Units of Study

2008-04-27 Thread Kurtt,Casey
Thank you! I'm going to check them out online right now. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Kathy Sadler Sent: Fri 4/25/2008 9:48 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for 3rd Grade Reading Workshop Units of Study

[MOSAIC] Poetry + 'cousin' texts

2008-04-27 Thread Kathy Conover
I'm looking for a list of poems plus picture books that deal with the same subject matter. thanks ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosai

Re: [MOSAIC] last thought just right books

2008-04-27 Thread gina nunley
One more experience to add to the just right book talk. Last book study, I did allow my kids to choose their own books. One girl chose Letters to Rifka, which was really above her level, but due to her interest in the Holocaust, she ranks it as one of her favorites. One of my boys chose Left

Re: [MOSAIC] Research Reading/Writing Connection

2008-04-27 Thread stbn
I think that work by Marie Clay would be a good place to look for research on the reading-writing connection. "Change Over Time" looks as if there may be some info. in the first 2 chapters. In "Becoming Literate " Chap. 2 has a section called "How Writing Contributes to Early Reading Success".

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 20, Issue 27

2008-04-27 Thread meg krause
Leslie, Ideas for your 3rd grade book club: - The Color of My Words - Because of Winn Dixie - The Hundred Dresses Meg ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/ma

Re: [MOSAIC] think alouds

2008-04-27 Thread HERBERT Suzanne
Is 'think aloud' the same thing as doing a 'read aloud"? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:19 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] think alouds Last year someone, I think

Re: [MOSAIC] just right books?

2008-04-27 Thread HERBERT Suzanne
Elisa, I'm an Aussie, so no one would want me. I work at an international school in Indonesia. A huge school actually, 2500 expatriate kids from P to 12 with a teacher faculty of over 300 and represeting some 50 nations I believe -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[E

Re: [MOSAIC] think alouds

2008-04-27 Thread Elizabeth Hill
A think a loud is when you model your thinking for the children while you do a read a loud. - Original Message - From: "HERBERT Suzanne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:02 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] think al

Re: [MOSAIC] think alouds

2008-04-27 Thread Mary and Pete Montoya
Think-alouds are often done during read-alouds. A think-aloud is when the teacher actually models what she is thinking. For example, the teacher might say: " As I read this sentence, I'm thinking that the girl must be disappointed because the story says she is pouting, and she wasn't able t

Re: [MOSAIC] think alouds

2008-04-27 Thread HERBERT Suzanne
Got it, thanks. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mary and Pete Montoya Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:40 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] think alouds Think-alouds are often done during r

Re: [MOSAIC] think alouds

2008-04-27 Thread STEWART, L
Recently, I completed research on using read alouds/think alouds and/or picture books in the classroom. I came upon some research in using picture books to teach adult learners that I found interesting. There are some suggested lists of books to use with either adult or ELL adult learners. I

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 20, Issue 27

2008-04-27 Thread STEWART, L
Thanks so much to everyone who answered my call for book recommendations. Now I don't know which one to choose! The children are considering Ida B. and The Wanderer by Sharon Creech. Thanks for the suggestions. I was not familiar with any of these other than Because of Winn Dixie. How a

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 20, Issue 27

2008-04-27 Thread Mike Odland
Love your idea Deb Grade 4 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of STEWART, L Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 8:22 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest,