Re: [MOSAIC] Teaching strategies individually WAS Units of Study

I'm new here and just have to make a comment about this. How can a good reader not do all of the strategies at once while reading? I think modeling is the key to it all. I stop all the time and model by saying things like, I just made a connection, did you? Or, I was wondering. Although

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Can anyone share an experience about a comprehension strategy which worked effectively with English as second language learners? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

[MOSAIC] Book clubs

I'm sure you'll get lots of great suggestions for transitioning into book clubs, so I'm writing with a different message--sometimes it's okay to lose control. I have the experience often in my (4th and 5th grade) classroom that I give kids a lot of freedom, and 5-10 minutes into it I think

Re: [MOSAIC] Units of Study

One thing I did in my 5th grade classroom this year was to introduce all of the strategies in the beginning months. I spent about a week on each strategy - modeling, modeling, modeling...then from there each unit had a primary strategy focus...I did notice that good readers are using all of the

[MOSAIC] Book Clubs

The book Book Club for Middle School by Raphael, Kehus, and Damphousse may be helpful to you. I don't think there is anything in it that wouldn't apply to 5th grade. Modeling what is expected with an actual group in front of the whole class would be great. Have you thought about using the

[MOSAIC] books for teaching word families

Hello All, This is my first time actually postingI always enjoy reading what others have to say and love the incredible ideas, now I'm hoping you all can help me out! I am looking for specific books/poems that include words with the -ick phonogram for teaching the -ick family. I'd

Re: [MOSAIC] books for teaching word families

The Pickety Fence Donna -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Julie Iwema Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 8:54 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] books for teaching word families Hello All,

[MOSAIC] FW: professional readings

_ From: Carrie Cahill Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 7:41 AM To: 'mosaic-ow...@literacyworkshop.org' Subject: professional readings We have 25 teachers in a book study right now reading a book called, That Workshop Book by Sam Bennett - foreword

Re: [MOSAIC] books for teaching word families

Julie, Check out: http://www.carlscorner.us.com/   click on word families The website has lots of excellent materials. Leslie/1/CA I am looking for specific books/poems that include words with the -ick phonogram for teaching the -ick family. I'd appreciate any recommendations! Julie

Re: [MOSAIC] FW: professional readings

Does The Workshop Book focus on reading and/or writing? We are just finishing Mentor Texts in our study group. We did Notebook Know-How earlier this year and we all really got some good info from it. We are contemplating The Next Step in Guided Reading, but I'd like to hear what you

Re: [MOSAIC] Book Clubs

What is the website for the sisters? Thanks...Leslie In a message dated 3/23/2009 8:33:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kay.kuenzl-stener...@oshkosh.k12.wi.us writes: The book Book Club for Middle School by Raphael, Kehus, and Damphousse may be helpful to you. I don't think there is

Re: [MOSAIC] Book Clubs

Thanks for all of the great suggestions for the book clubs! We'll see how this goes! Michele **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!

Re: [MOSAIC] FW: professional readings

I'd like to compliment you and your colleagues for taking on these studies together! That's not easy to initiate or maintain. Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: lesp...@aol.com Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:09:47 To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org

Re: [MOSAIC] Book Clubs

www.the2sisters.com (free website) www.thedailycafe.com (subscription--some downloads are free)--a good deal for your money--lots of articles, forms, videos Melissa/VA/2nd On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 9:07 PM, lesp...@aol.com wrote: What is the website for the sisters? Thanks...Leslie

Re: [MOSAIC] More Bloom's Taxonomy Questions

This is great for primary grades. Does anyone know where I might find one for middle grades (6 - 8)? Jamie Greene AP --- On Sat, 3/21/09, teach...@aol.com teach...@aol.com wrote: From: teach...@aol.com teach...@aol.com Subject: [MOSAIC] More Bloom's Taxonomy Questions To: