[MOSAIC] random thoughts of a joyful reader

I hold your comments in high regard. In fact, you are all so well-spoken and often well-researched, that I often would prefer to read than respond, but I have a question that concerns me. I have read many of the recommended books on guided reading instruction. I admit that I am still not comfo

[MOSAIC] Helping a third grade struggling reader

Hello! I was wondering if you can help me. I have a 3rd grade student whom I am currently servicing in a reading group. She has been with me for three years. She has been brought up for testing, but the parents will not allow us to test or classify her. I feel like I have exhausted my repert

Re: [MOSAIC] random thoughts of a joyful reader

I think you'd love to read Nancie Atwell's The Reading Zone, or at least the part of it where she wrestles with this very issue!! Is there a library you could get it from? If not, I'd be willing to loan you my book or try to xerox some pages. Have you read it yet? On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 8:34 A

Re: [MOSAIC] Your thoughts

You are so right, Bev! I have been sent very thoughtful replies and I appreciate everyone who gave their two cents. I know that it isn't good for kids, but I also know I need to go in to the next meeting well prepared to defend my position. I have great questions to ask and experience and re

Re: [MOSAIC] Helping a third grade struggling reader

Perhaps you don't need programs. A book I found tremendously helpful with older struggling readers is Reading with the Troubled Reader by Margaret Phinney. I was the inclusion teacher at 5/6 so had a cluster (7-8) with students identified for RSVP. Of course I had other struggling readers

Re: [MOSAIC] random thoughts of a joyful reader

I own it but that is the one I did not get to this summer. I have a long weekend and will definitely read your recommendation. Thanks! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beverlee Paul Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 11:48 AM To: Mosaic: A Re

Re: [MOSAIC] Helping a third grade struggling reader

Does this book, Reading with the Troubled Reader help you to pinpoint the particular difficulty the reader is dealing with and does it offer ways to remediate? Would it work with upper elementary? I have never heard of the book or the author and you mentioned using it with older readrs. Thanks

[MOSAIC] Reading with the Troubled Reader

I wondered if anyone else recommends the book: Reading with the Troubled Reader (Paperback) by Margaret Yatsevitch Phinney (Author).

Re: [MOSAIC] Helping a third grade struggling reader

Yes. It has some basic assumptions about what all children need. Things this list would agree with. Like opportunities for read alouds, and some guided reading and using writing in conjunction with reading and so on. She thinks many if not most troubled readers don't really have learning

Re: [MOSAIC] Reading with the Troubled Reader

Reading with the Troubled Reader does a great job of helping you id how and why they struggle. Does your child lack experience with books, are they print bound, are they relying specifically on what they know about the outside world, or are they underpredicitive (forgetting to use what they alr

[MOSAIC] posting to the list

Jenny Ruiter Pine Ridge Elementary 4th Grade 541-388-5923 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MO

Re: [MOSAIC] posting to the list

What city are you from, Jenny? On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:13 PM, Jenny Ruiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > > Jenny Ruiter > Pine Ridge Elementary > 4th Grade > 541-388-5923 > > > ___ > Mosaic mailing list > Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > To unsubscribe

Re: [MOSAIC] Reading with the Troubled Reader

Go to abebooks.com to find several copies available for $1.00 plus postage. Margie Adams Teri wrote: > Reading with the Troubled Reader does a great job of helping you id how and > why they struggle. Does your child lack experience with books, are they > print bound, are they relying specificall

Re: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction

I know this is an old post, but I am always catching up with never enough time. So, I seem to be able to find SPELLING assessments. Is there anything out there for VOCABULARY assessments??? Specifically looking for 6th grade. Thanks, Leslie In a message dated 9/1/2008 8:47:36 P.M. E

Re: [MOSAIC] Helping a third grade struggling reader

Hi Carolyn, I sympathize with your dilemma. There are some things you can do to help your 3rd grade student. First, I recommend downloading for free the DIBELS (Dynamic test of Basic Early literacy skills) test for free from the DIBELS web site. Google DIBELS> This is a controversial test,

Re: [MOSAIC] Your thoughts

Hi Wendy, I am wondering how many guided reading groups some of the other teachers in your building have. Sometimes teachers have too many groups. When this is the case, sharing kids is a very good solution. I work with teachers who have 7 groups in one class. They have been doing this so l

Re: [MOSAIC] Your thoughts

Hi Wendy, I am wondering how many guided reading groups some of the other teachers in your building have. Sometimes teachers have too many groups. When this is the case, sharing kids is a very good solution. I work with teachers who have 7 groups in one class. They have been doing this so l