Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings

2009-01-26 Thread read3
It is a K-5 >> school that up till now has used a scripted basal program with a workbook. The books folks are recommending are ALL terrific.?? If people are starting at ground zero, moving from a scripted program, I'm wondering about many other things...basic things, like... do they hav

Re: [MOSAIC] Professional Readings

2009-01-26 Thread Deb Stoner
another good one-- Beyond Leveled Books by Frankki Siberson (especially great for teachers of intermediate readers) - Original Message - From: "Wernex, Kelly" To: Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 1:34 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Professional Readings Here is a list of all the resources we h

[MOSAIC] Professional Readings

2009-01-26 Thread Wernex, Kelly
Here is a list of all the resources we have used: the number one books to recommend for theory is Ellin Keene: *Mosaic of Thought and To Understand. For good how to and lesson ideas: Debbie Miller's: *Reading with Meaning and *Teaching with Intention. Tammy McGregor's: *Comprehension Conn

Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings

2009-01-26 Thread Jeanne Hunter
This is a book from Stenhouse. I first read it online (stenhouse.com). It is excellent. We used several other sources. Jeanne> Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:35:24 -0500> From: ha...@bcsc.k12.in.us> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings> > Jeanne,> This sou

Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings

2009-01-26 Thread Beverlee Paul
I'd strongly recommend Kathy Collins work, too - Reading for Real and Growing Readers. BUT MY #1 RECOMMENDATION WOULD BE DORN AND SOFFOS' TEACHING FOR DEEP COMPREHENSION. It's a small little book worth its weight in gold!! On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:45 PM, Felicia Barra wrote: > Hi everyone, > >

Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings

2009-01-26 Thread Beverlee Paul
This I agree with. The Daily 5 is not a place to START. It's a place to refine. On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 5:53 AM, ljackson wrote: > I love Stead's work! And do not presume from my previous comment that I do > not believe in The Daily Five, only that I think it may be a step toward > refining im

Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings

2009-01-26 Thread Laura Hack
Jeanne, This sounds like something that we would all love to hear about how your prepared for your inservice and how it went! I know that I would love to learn from you. Laura Laura C. Hack L. Frances Smith Elementary 812.376.4317 4505 Waycross Drive Columbus, Indiana >>> Jeanne Hunter 1/26/200

Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings

2009-01-26 Thread ljackson
I love Stead's work! And do not presume from my previous comment that I do not believe in The Daily Five, only that I think it may be a step toward refining implementation rather than initial implementation. As I moved towards workshop at the primary level, I found On Solid Ground to be extremely h

Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings

2009-01-26 Thread ljackson
Our teachers have become so concentrated on the Daily Five that those newest to Balanced Literacy are neglecting guided reading. Just a thought. Lori On 1/25/09 6:13 PM, "Deb Stoner" wrote: > If you're looking for something for the whole school, I'd rec. Daily Five. > Yes, it is geared more fo

Re: [MOSAIC] professional readings

2009-01-26 Thread Jeanne Hunter
I would recommend Tony Stead's new book, Good Choice. It is wonderful. My partner and I just did a half day inservice with this. Jeanne > Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:45:42 -0500 > From: fcbsm...@optonline.net > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: [MOSAIC] professional readings > > Hi ever