[MOSAIC] The Classics

2008-05-14 Thread JudiBortle
HI, My students and I were talking about what makes a book a "classic."I was curious as to what your response would be, "What makes a classic book a classic?" Thank you for your help, Judi from Colorado **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family fa

Re: [MOSAIC] The Classics

2008-05-14 Thread Susan Cronk
It stands the test of timeit crosses all social ethnic groups perhaps it has a universal appeal same way with a book you feel will be destined to be a classic I don't know interesting question and I wonder would it be defined by genre and audience children youth adult humm On Wed

Re: [MOSAIC] The Classics

2008-05-14 Thread Beverlee Paul
asks and answers essential human questions > > HI,> >> > My students and I were talking about what makes a book a > > "classic." I> > was> > curious as to what your response would be, "What > > makes a classic book a> > classic?" ___

[MOSAIC] DailyFive/ReadersWorkshop

2008-05-14 Thread ckmet
Hi all- Does anyone have a sample schedule they use that incorporates both a Daily Five model and Readers Workshop Model using comprehension strategy instruction? I would like to see how the two is integrated. If you can share, it would be most appreciated. Christina

Re: [MOSAIC] DailyFive/ReadersWorkshop

2008-05-14 Thread Zey, Melissa
I would love to see schedules as well. As we all know, scheduling is essential to success, but also most likely the most difficult to accomplish!!! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue 5/13/2008 11:08 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehe

Re: [MOSAIC] The Classics

2008-05-14 Thread Renee
On May 14, 2008, at 5:54 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > HI, > > My students and I were talking about what makes a book a "classic." > I was > curious as to what your response would be, "What makes a classic book > a > classic?" My number one criterion is that it stands the test of time. C

Re: [MOSAIC] DailyFive/ReadersWorkshop

2008-05-14 Thread Suzanne Goebert
Please post to list because I would like to see how others are incorporating both. Thanks!! >>> "Zey, Melissa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 5/14/2008 9:12 AM >>> I would love to see schedules as well. As we all know, scheduling is essential to success, but also most likely the most difficult to accomplis

Re: [MOSAIC] Staff Development

2008-05-14 Thread Alicia Hincemon
Maybe Linda Dorn? Alicia Hincemon Curriculum Coordinator East Union Middle School 704-624-2114 Please take note that East Union's main phone number will change on Monday, June 16th to (704) 290-1540. Please place this new number in your records and begin using it at that time. All email

Re: [MOSAIC] Staff Development

2008-05-14 Thread Kathy Sadler
Arkansas has had Janet Allen present information regarding workshop approach in the classrooms. I am looking for suggestions for someone to come in and present a one-day ³workshop on workshops.² Teachers at our 6-7 Middle School are struggling with envisioning how a reading/writing work

Re: [MOSAIC] The Classics

2008-05-14 Thread mbrand125
My 4th graders say that the books are timeless in their plots and settings. Myra from long island - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:56 am Subject: [MOSAIC] The Classics To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > HI, > > My students and I were talking abo

Re: [MOSAIC] The Classics

2008-05-14 Thread ljackson
The whole term "Classics" makes me somewhat uncomfortable. I work among Native American students and wonder how many of them would associate the term classic with the literature of dominate culture. Lori On 5/14/08 8:20 AM, "Renee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On May 14, 2008, at 5:54 AM, [E

Re: [MOSAIC] DailyFive/ReadersWorkshop

2008-05-14 Thread Melissa Kile
I'll start out by saying this is the first year I've done Daily 5, so for what it's worth.I had reading workshop daily from 11:10-12:10, then about 20 min. outside, and another session from 12:30ish to 1ish (depended on weather for outside play, and when my specialties were scheduled). I found

Re: [MOSAIC] Books and Grade Levels

2008-05-14 Thread donna hayden
Could you please email me the titles that you are using for this 'Community Read'. Our school is interested in doing this too. You could respond to my email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks so much, Donna -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf O