Re: [MOSAIC] Joy re: Marzano

2008-12-16 Thread readinglady1
Marzano has 5 Dimensions Dimension 1 - Attitudes and Perceptions Dimension 2 - Acquire and integrate Knowledge Dimension 3- Extend and Refine Knowledge Dimension 4 - Use Knowledge Meaningfully Dimension 5 - Habits of Mind When planning a unit you think about the following questions - Di

Re: [MOSAIC] Big Question-- how do I teach kids to talk about books?

2008-12-16 Thread Heather Green
PERFECT!! Thanks! On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 3:52 PM, Carol Lau wrote: > There's a book called Knee to Knee, Eye to Eye: Circling in on > Comprehension > by Ardith Davis Cole which was discussed by this group a couple of years > ago. Check the archives. It presents explicit instruction in how to t

[MOSAIC] RTI

2008-12-16 Thread Beverlee Paul
Help!! I've been told that the only way a district can meet the 80% requirement for RTI is to adopt a direct instruction program as its core curriculum. Please--those of you out there that still use balanced literacy, how do you fulfill the RTI requirement? Thanks. BP __

Re: [MOSAIC] Big Question-- how do I teach kids to talk about books?

2008-12-16 Thread Carol Lau
There's a book called Knee to Knee, Eye to Eye: Circling in on Comprehension by Ardith Davis Cole which was discussed by this group a couple of years ago. Check the archives. It presents explicit instruction in how to teach students to talk and listen to each other. -Original Message- Fro

Re: [MOSAIC] Literature grps.

2008-12-16 Thread Carol Lau
I know you meant ballot, not ballet. LOL, my schema went out on a tangent with the spelling goof. Had to chuckle at myself. -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Ljackson Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:05 A

[MOSAIC] Seeking Help

2008-12-16 Thread Dwight Delahunt
Thanks for your thoughts. I have receiuved an especially helpful link to a possible assessment instrument and Herb's comment reflects the complexity of developing a given strategy focus knowing that all the strategies are in an orbit and converge in the mind of the reader. Inferencing is the focu

Re: [MOSAIC] Joy re: Marzano

2008-12-16 Thread Patricia Kimathi
I asked this question several months ago, now I am doing a workshop with teacher who use Marzano, so I ask again how would a Marzano lesson plan look different. Pat K "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to

Re: [MOSAIC] SMART goal

2008-12-16 Thread Kristin Mitchell
Laura is right. SMART goals must be measurable. Have you look at your state standardized test scores? You could use that as a benchmark (35% of students will raise their score by 10 points...or however it's scored or whatever percentage you want to use). Or you could do smaller chunks...By F

Re: [MOSAIC] gifted elementary teaching

2008-12-16 Thread Barbara Sheehan
Ohio.New to the area, and trying out my new surroundings... On Dec 16, 2008, at 8:44 AM, beverleep...@gmail.com wrote: Where are you, Barbara? Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: Barbara Sheehan Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:40:29 To: Mosaic:

Re: [MOSAIC] gifted elementary teaching

2008-12-16 Thread beverleepaul
Where are you, Barbara? Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: Barbara Sheehan Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:40:29 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] gifted elementary teaching Thank you Pat, This is a

Re: [MOSAIC] gifted elementary teaching

2008-12-16 Thread Barbara Sheehan
Thank you Pat, This is a heterogenously grouped building with a cluster pull out program. They are using the Balanced Literacy framework, and seem to be getting quite big on Jacob's ladder from William and Mary, which I'm trying to learn something about as well. We are on a Formative asse

Re: [MOSAIC] gifted elementary teaching

2008-12-16 Thread Patricia Kimathi
When is the interview? I have been in gifted 30+ years. Do they use Sandra Kaplan's Icons. Is there a website available. Some words When we want to get the best educational experiences for our gifted children, we really need to be familiar with the various educational options available.

Re: [MOSAIC] gifted elementary teaching

2008-12-16 Thread Patricia Kimathi
google "gifted education"+definitions Pat K "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." e.e. cummings On Dec 16, 2008, at 4:2

[MOSAIC] gifted elementary teaching

2008-12-16 Thread Barbara Sheehan
Hi all, Somewhat new to this. I'm interviewing for a part time gifted position. Most of the positions that I've held in the past have been in the "regular" classroom setting. any buzz words that you can share?? Thanks, Barb ___ Mosaic mailing

Re: [MOSAIC] SMART goal

2008-12-16 Thread readinglady1
SMART goals also need to be measureable. Laura readinglady.com -Original Message- From: Ann To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group ; sz_h...@yahoo.com.au Sent: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 5:58 am Subject: [MOSAIC] SMART goal Our school is also developing a SMART g

[MOSAIC] SMART goal

2008-12-16 Thread Ann
Our school is also developing a SMART goal for ELA. So far we have: All students will be proficient in reading and writing. The goal needs to be specific, manageable, attainable, realistic and timely. We all know it's not realistic because our school is not set up to keep students until th