Re: [MOSAIC] penpals

2008-09-18 Thread Laura Cannon
Did you find a penpal teacher yet? I have 20 students also--a third grade school in Texas. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jan sanders Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 11:33 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sub

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2008-09-18 Thread Chris and Teresa Casart
I don't. But... I do know that the benchmarking kit that comes with the HM reading series is a lot like F&P's own benchmarking kit. I think they might have had input there. - Original Message - From: "Beverlee Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies

Re: [MOSAIC] Take me off the list

2008-09-18 Thread seattlelisag
please remove me from this mailing list -Original Message- From: Ed Warlow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:51 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Take me off the list Please remove me immediately from the mailing list. Sincerely, Ed Warlow _

Re: [MOSAIC] Beck Book

2008-09-18 Thread Carmen Matsuura
Bringing Words to Life, Robust Vocabulary Instruction - March 2002 OR Creating Robust Vocabulary - May 2008 (follow-up with questions answered) Which one is recommended? (both?) > Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:48:53 -0600> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: > mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Subject: Re:

[MOSAIC] Just two very gentle reminders...

2008-09-18 Thread CNJPALMER
Number one: The To Understand book discussion starts Saturday. If you want to join in on the discussions, follow the link to the Understand list which can be found on the readinglady.com webpage. Number two: I have started to get a few complaints off list from members who are missing the re

Re: [MOSAIC] Beck Book

2008-09-18 Thread ljackson
Text based On 9/18/08 7:00 AM, "Street, Nigel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is it text based context or decontextualised? > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ljackson > Sent: 18 September 2008 14:33 > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehens

Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) H & M

2008-09-18 Thread mbrand125
Hi Linda, We bought the entire program, including manipulatives, test prep materials, texts, teacher materials in that box they tout so well. We're just finishing the 1st unit (I teach 4th grade), and we have all been scrambling to find materials more on our students levels. There is no scaffold

Re: [MOSAIC] H & M Reading

2008-09-18 Thread mbrand125
Our district never got the correlation info, nor did we get training on how to use this program. I miss investigations terribly! Myra - Original Message - From: jan sanders Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:01 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] H & M Reading To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension

Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) H & M

2008-09-18 Thread lbuice
Myra, I know this is off topic from reading, but we are using Envisions, too. You are talking about the Scott Foresman Envisions, right? It is very difficult to understand and you are right, it doesn't give kids time to understand. What pieces do you use? You can e-mail me offline. Thanks, Li

Re: [MOSAIC] Thanks Dave! Textmapping is Great!

2008-09-18 Thread Dave Middlebrook
I like the blog. The flikr photos are great! Any chance I could use some of the photos on my site? I am glad that you have found this useful! Thanks for your support! Dave Middlebrook The Textmapping Project A resource for teachers improving reading comprehension skills instruction. www.textma

[MOSAIC] Take me off the list

2008-09-18 Thread Ed Warlow
Please remove me immediately from the mailing list. Sincerely, Ed Warlow ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org

[MOSAIC] literacy mapping

2008-09-18 Thread Carrie Cahill
My district is currently mapping our K-6 literacy curriculum. Big job, I know! We have decided to include every strategy at every grade level - I was excited that our teachers wanted that. I was wondering what other people do out there? I would also love to hear which strategies you start with

Re: [MOSAIC] Beck Book

2008-09-18 Thread Street, Nigel
Is it text based context or decontextualised? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ljackson Sent: 18 September 2008 14:33 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Beck Book Robust Vocabulary is an excell

Re: [MOSAIC] Beck Book

2008-09-18 Thread ljackson
Robust Vocabulary is an excellent book on building vocabualry. Lori On 9/18/08 6:17 AM, "Street, Nigel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is it? > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer > Olimpieri > Sent: 18 September 2008 13:1

Re: [MOSAIC] Houghton Mifflin

2008-09-18 Thread Street, Nigel
What is it? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Olimpieri Sent: 18 September 2008 13:15 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Houghton Mifflin A professor in my class just mentioned Isabelle

Re: [MOSAIC] Houghton Mifflin

2008-09-18 Thread Jennifer Olimpieri
A professor in my class just mentioned Isabelle Beck's Robust Vocab. What is your opinion and experience with it? Jen --- On Wed, 9/17/08, Mary Manges <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Mary Manges <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Houghton Mifflin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Mosaic: A Reading

Re: [MOSAIC] H & M Reading

2008-09-18 Thread jan sanders
We are piloting Envision right now, and were given Investigations (by the publisher of Envision) as a supplement.There is even a guide that correlates what you are teaching in Envision with the Investigations activities and vice versa. Jan We must view young people not as empty bottles to