Re: [MOSAIC] length of mini lessons

I see many teachers who close their opening or morning meeting with a picture book read aloud and then transition to mini lesson. While I agree that as a general rule of thumb, mini lessons are short...I think teacher needs to reserve the right to go maxi with intentionality. That is, the lesson

Re: [MOSAIC] Schema Unit

Thank you Stacy, you did an amazing job and a lot of work. Can I help you in some way with the others or do you have your plan in place? Sounds like another group!! Donna -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of stacy hall Sent: Wednesday, October

Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Connections

I would also like a copy of this. Thanks! [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jamee Hall Matoaca Elementary School Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.Groucho Marx From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of

Re: [MOSAIC] length of mini lessons

In a message dated 10/2/2008 6:36:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I see many teachers who close their opening or morning meeting with a picture book read aloud and then transition to mini lesson. While I agree that as a general rule of thumb, mini lessons are

Re: [MOSAIC] length of mini lessons

I guess I have been laboring under the idea that a read-aloud is done during reading workshop,too I teach first and although I do like Lori's comments about ending the morning meeting with a read aloud that sets the objective of the day and then using excerpts.. I wonder about first

Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Connections (Me Too Syndrome)

We've had a recent run of me too's on this thread. I'd like to remind everyone that replying to the list is not the best way to contact just one person (see below). Please send thank-you's, me too, I agree, and personal questions and requests to the INDIVIDUAL. The individual's information is in

Re: [MOSAIC] length of mini lessons

I don't think it would be typical to begin your readers' workshop with a read-aloud, but I agree with Lori, it depends. I think the only answer to your dilemma are some other questions. What is your purpose? What do you need to transfer? Is there something to be gained by reading an entire

Re: [MOSAIC] length of mini lessons

I use the mini-lesson once a week or so for the read aloud. I feel no guilt about it. I read the book, ask the kids what they think, and move on. Then I refer back to the reads throughout the year. I read Patricia Polacco first thing every year. I spend several weeks with her books. I tell

Re: [MOSAIC] length of mini lessons

I like the idea of a short piece to model and teach with. On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 9:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's say you are doing a read aloud and modeling some strategy work as you go. Kids turn and talk, etc. Then it is time for RW and your minilesson focus is tht good readers

Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Connections

I would truly appreciate a copy as well. Thanks in advance. Mary - Original Message - From: W.Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 11:37 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic)

Re: [MOSAIC] Help with Making Connections

Hi everyone! We can put the lessons on the toolpage! Please email them to Keith at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) . I have an idea...and I would like to know what the membership thinks. If you have a lesson idea that you think others would like, either email it to me or