Re: [MOSAIC] (no subject)

2009-06-07 Thread Renee
Read them stories. Renee On Jun 6, 2009, at 1:41 PM, Mary Jo Chevalier wrote: Hi my name is Mary Jo and I am an early childhood educator currently working in a pre-k classroom. My question is directed toward Kindergarten teachers however all teaching levels are welcome to respond. My

Re: [MOSAIC] Literacy First

2009-06-07 Thread Rachael Cecil
I have taught in a Literacy First school for 8 years. We are K-2 Literacy First. - Original Message - From: Beverlee Paul beverleep...@gmail.com To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 12:59 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] Literacy First Hello Members - I'm relying on you

Re: [MOSAIC] Literacy First

2009-06-07 Thread beverleepaul
Thank you! Could I have your e-mail address? I really need information! Bev Paul Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: Rachael Cecil rce...@scrtc.com Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 11:43:20 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email

Re: [MOSAIC] Literacy First

2009-06-07 Thread beverleepaul
Not just for Rachael, but for anyone, could you compare and contrast Literacy First and Reading First and balanced literacy? Please mail me offlist. beverleep...@gmail.com Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: Rachael Cecil rce...@scrtc.com

Re: [MOSAIC] Literacy First

2009-06-07 Thread Ali Betts
it would be helpful to understand this. please post it. From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of beverleep...@gmail.com Sent: Sun 6/7/2009 9:20 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Literacy First

Re: [MOSAIC] Literacy tips for pre-k children preparing for Kindergarten

2009-06-07 Thread Stewart, L
Let them wonder and ask lots of questions. Show them that their thoughts and questions are important. Read them poetry (and not just Shel Silverstein). Teach them the joy of words. Leslie “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll

Re: [MOSAIC] Literacy tips for pre-k children preparing for Kindergarten

2009-06-07 Thread CNJPALMER
Agreed! Pre-K kids (really all kids!) need lots of opportunities to hear oral language, and use it! Work on giving kids lots of opportunities to talk to each other, to listen to, learn and use new vocabulary and to be excited about learning new things! Jennifer In a message dated 6/7/2009

[MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Sharon Hall
I am fairly new to this group and now that I'm out for the summer I feel like I have time to really think about how to use the different strategies as well as research more information. Forgive me if this has been done, but would anyone be interested in doing a weekly study of each of the

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Rabundles
I would be SO interested in doing this! ~Lisa/NY/grade 6 On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM, Sharon Hall lh...@cinci.rr.com wrote: I am fairly new to this group and now that I'm out for the summer I feel like I have time to really think about how to use the different strategies as well as

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread ReadGirl
Sharon, This does sound like an awesome idea. Once I am out for the summer (NYC goes til the bitter end 6/26), I will be in a better position to go thru my materials. I have no doubt that the other members will be as interested as I am in participating. Arlene in NYC In a message

[MOSAIC] looking for title of poetry book

2009-06-07 Thread Deb Stoner
I'm looking for a title of a poetry book about colors. All of the poem started something like this... Have you heard the sound of red? (sub in whatever color) All of the stanzas ended something like this... That's the Sound of red. Can anyone help? Deb

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Lois Adams
Hi Sharon, We did some work on this as part of our school development plan, and I would be more than willing to share what resources we used, and to learn from everyone else, as we are continuing to do this in the fall. Lois - Primary Guided reading and Grade 6 Commitment with accountability

Re: [MOSAIC] looking for title of poetry book

2009-06-07 Thread Stewart, L
Hailstones and Halibut Bones. Awesome book of color poems. Leslie R. Stewart “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” Dr. Seuss 1904-1991 From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org

Re: [MOSAIC] looking for title of poetry book

2009-06-07 Thread Rochelle DeMuccio
Hailstones and Halibut Bones is terrific. Rochelle -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Deb Stoner Sent: Sun 6/7/2009 8:10 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] looking for title of poetry book I'm looking

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Storti, Donna
I would definitely be interested! Donna From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Sharon Hall Sent: Sun 6/7/2009 7:37 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies? I am fairly new to this group and now

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread CNJPALMER
This sounds like a great idea, but there is no need to create a new website for resources. This listserv already has one! We can ask Keith, our tech person, to post our ideas/materials as we discuss them. Jennifer List moderator In a message dated 6/7/2009 7:38:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread leadteacher13
Hi Sharon, I'd also love to participate. Thanks, Ollie Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: readg...@aol.com Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 20:07:24 To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies? Sharon, This does sound

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Tracy Gaestel
I'd be interested and I'm sure keith would post any files. I'm not out until June 22. And now I know at least one place goes longer than we do. Tracy On Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:37:40 -0700, Sharon Hall lh...@cinci.rr.com wrote: I am fairly new to this group and now that I'm out for the summer

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Joy
I think it's always a great idea to revisit the strategies. I'm busy this summer, but would like to participate. Count me in! Joy/NC/4 How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content go hand in hand. http://www.responsiveclassroom.org

Re: [MOSAIC] reading as a time waster?

2009-06-07 Thread Ali Schmidt
Hi all, My name is Ali and I am currently a Pre-K teacher working towards my Masters in Early Childhood Education. My question for everyone is it okay to have the children find a book everytime there are a few minutes to spare before transitions or does forced reading decrease their

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Jeanne Petty
Sharon, I am new to this group also; however, I'm not new to teaching having taught for 18 years mostly in grades K and 1. I stumbled across the Mosaic of Thought and Strategies That Work over my Spring Break last year (I know, I live a real exciting life). Anyway, after reading

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Betty Laughlin
I would like to be a part of a group doing this. --- On Sun, 6/7/09, kinder...@comcast.net kinder...@comcast.net wrote: From: kinder...@comcast.net kinder...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies? To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread ccm1212
I am very interested! Cathy  -- Original message from cnjpal...@aol.com: -- This sounds like a great idea, but there is no need to create a new website for resources. This listserv already has one! We can ask Keith, our tech person, to post our

[MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** RE: possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Jennifer Runde
I'm in. I teach grade 5/6 ... (and I, too, go to the 26th!) -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org]on Behalf Of Sharon Hall Sent: June 7, 2009 7:38 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Stephanie Perry
Count me in on the strategy discussion! ___ 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 MOSAIC archives at

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Lespop4
let's do this but keep it on the listserv and anyone who's interested can take part. Leslie In a message dated 6/7/2009 8:09:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, readg...@aol.com writes: Sharon, This does sound like an awesome idea. Once I am out for the summer (NYC goes til the bitter

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread MARY KRAMER
I would love to be in. It has taken us more than a week to work on strategies in the lower grade. I have experience as a literacy strategist for grades K-6 and also as a junior high special education teacher. I hope I can help with some of the ideas that we have used. Do you know where we

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Zey, Melissa
I'd like to do this, but is it something we can keep on the listserv? Melissa Zey Third Grade Teacher Farmington Elementary School 651-463-9032 m...@farmington.k12.mn.us It's my job to surround kids with the best models; authors to whom they can apprentice themselves, books they can lose

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread edowd
I would also like to be involved, although being in Australia we're not heading into end of year wind up!! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread sheila eisen
As a literacy coach, as well as a reading specialist, I'd love to take part in this! This is the perfect time to get organized Sheila in Illinois --- On Sun, 6/7/09, lesp...@aol.com lesp...@aol.com wrote: From: lesp...@aol.com lesp...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread Andrea Pepitone
who is the author of Strategies That Work? thanks Andrea Portland,Oregon Jeanne Petty jag_39_1...@hotmail.com 06/07/09 6:33 PM Sharon, I am new to this group also; however, I'm not new to teaching having taught for 18 years mostly in grades K and 1. I stumbled across the Mosaic of

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread jbmatthis
I would like to do this as well. Jepilyn Matthis - Original Message - From: Jeanne Petty jag_39_1...@hotmail.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2009 8:31:31 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread RCrens1113
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Re: [MOSAIC] possible weekly study of strategies?

2009-06-07 Thread kristine peterson
Kes, this would be wonderful, Kris On Jun 7, 2009, at 4:37 PM, Sharon Hall wrote: I am fairly new to this group and now that I'm out for the summer I feel like I have time to really think about how to use the different strategies as well as research more information. Forgive me if this has

[MOSAIC] Please stop me too on Weekly Study thread

2009-06-07 Thread Keith Mack
Please, please do not send any more me too, or include me messages on the weekly study idea. My guess is that we've sent out over 40,000 individual messages with this in the body. This puts a tremendous burden on the server and really doesn't really help us to organize much. If the me-to's

Re: [MOSAIC] reading as a time waster?

2009-06-07 Thread Kare
Ali wrote: My question for everyone is it okay to have the children find a book everytime there are a few minutes to spare before transitions or does forced reading decrease their interest? Any thoughts? Maybe rotate the way that a few minutes are spent. One time allow children to find a book,