Re: [MOSAIC] to part or not to part (Gina)

2008-06-23 Thread KENNETH SMITH
Wow! I really opened a can of worms with my original questions. Obviously we all have our opinions based on the experiences we have had. After 16 years of being a reading specialist, I still am not convinced that any one way to teach is right. In fact, I often tell parents that most children lea

Re: [MOSAIC] to part or not to part (Gina)

2008-06-23 Thread KENNETH SMITH
Wow! I really opened a can of worms - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 10:22:50 PM (GMT-0600) America/Chicago Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] to part or not to part (Gina) Gina, we must have been posting at the same timeand t

Re: [MOSAIC] to part or not to part (Gina)

2008-06-23 Thread bilscntsa
Gina, we must have been posting at the same timeand thinking a great deal alike! Terry -Original Message- From: gina nunley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:09 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] to part or not to part I think a discussion of "par

Re: [MOSAIC] phonemic awareness/segmentation help wanted

2008-06-23 Thread bilscntsa
I have been thinking about this post since it came up. When we are teaching phonological awareness and phonics, aren't we still teaching meaning? My interpretation of what we are doing with this instruction, is always based on meaning. A child learns early that sounds put together communica

Re: [MOSAIC] to part or not to part

2008-06-23 Thread gina nunley
I think a discussion of "parts" and phonics is perfect on this Mosaic of Thought list. Keeps us honest and real. If there is anything I know in my 25 years of teaching it is to be careful not to get stuck down either side of a continuum. In my classroom I first focus on reading to understand

Re: [MOSAIC] cause/effect books k-2

2008-06-23 Thread Lisa Szyska
Hi, I found this link for some titles: http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/2807.html lisa 2/3 IL ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/option

Re: [MOSAIC] phonemic awareness/segmentation help wanted

2008-06-23 Thread Beverlee Paul
Pat, could you amplify your question more about recommending any type of instruction?Please explain what a meaning based approach is? Do you recommend any type of instruction.Pat K _ Enter the Zune-A-Day Giveaway for your chance to w

Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for Books

2008-06-23 Thread Ruth Devoll
I love this website and I would like to implement this program in our school this fall. A couple of questions: 1) Does each student have a book OR just teacher for read aloud. 2) How often do you work on this project--once a month (do all things with book) OR all month long--(doing a few activit

Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for Books

2008-06-23 Thread Carrie Kotula
Thanks for this website! I really like it! Carrie Kotula Third Grade Teacher Buford Academy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Susanne Lee Sent: Mon 6/23/2008 7:42 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for

Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for Books

2008-06-23 Thread Susanne Lee
Hello!  For those looking for books that the whole school can use for read alouds, take a look at this link.  THe school picks a book a month that the whole school uses in various ways.   There are many lesson ideas to go with each book as well!  Have fun perusing!       http://www.cobb.k12.ga.u