Re: [MOSAIC] Just Finished Readacide and The Reading Zone What do you think t...

2009-06-29 Thread CNJPALMER
Joy I would love for the discussion to begin again...I could use some help moderating though. I am teaching summer school and am taking classes this summer so I have a pretty full plate. I do think Ellins' book is something everyone should read and discussion only enriches its messages. Jen

Re: [MOSAIC] Bibliotherapy

2009-06-29 Thread a_e_s
Karen, I just hit reply. -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Karen Carol Ramgadoo Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 9:03 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Bibliot

Re: [MOSAIC] Just Finished Readacide and The Reading Zone What do you think t...

2009-06-29 Thread Joy
Jennifer, Count me in. I am busy too, but will find a way - somehow. It seems the busier I am the more I can accomplish. Email me off list so we can discuss the parameters. I wonder if anyone else would be interested in helping us. Joy/NC/4 How children learn is as important as what they

Re: [MOSAIC] Just Finished Readacide and The Reading Zone What do youthink the implications are...

2009-06-29 Thread drmarinaccio
Mini lessons are part of reading or writing workshop..see cunningham's four blocks -Original Message- From: Heather Green To: beverleep...@gmail.com; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Fri, Jun 26, 2009 7:02 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Just Finished Readacide

Re: [MOSAIC] Just Finished Readacide and The Reading Zone What do youthink the implications are...

2009-06-29 Thread drmarinaccio
Hi Jan, Just wanted to say that I saved my picture books after I finished teaching in the elementary school after ten years...I dragged them around for four years and moved them when I moved twice during that timeit was horrible giving them up..but I have no regrets...my students were readi

Re: [MOSAIC] Interview for reading specialist

2009-06-29 Thread drmarinaccio
I would find out what the school's philosophy is on literacy instruction..mention the Fab 5...there are some wonderful books on being a reading coach...mention your experience with literacy assessments...GOOD LUCK! -Original Message- From: craigz...@aol.com To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop

Re: [MOSAIC] Bibliotherapy

2009-06-29 Thread drmarinaccio
Hi Karen just type your email and send:) -Original Message- From: Karen Carol Ramgadoo To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Sun, Jun 28, 2009 9:03 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Bibliotherapy Hi Ann, I was wondering how would you send a question to t

[MOSAIC] Focus on Adolescent literacy to chnage Reading First funding

2009-06-29 Thread drmarinaccio
Can anyone understand why Tim Shanahan doesn't want to change to “language structure” and “meaning in context”? Was he one of the original authors of National Reading Panel? Excerpt for Ed Weekly... Timothy Shanahan, a professor of urban education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, sa

Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5

2009-06-29 Thread CRAIGZAHN
Katherine, Would you also add me to the list for sharing your notes and schedules? Thanks so much! Sue Zahn (reading specialist, but no job yet) _craigz...@aol.com_ (mailto:craigz...@aol.com) **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.a

Re: [MOSAIC] Focus on Adolescent literacy to chnage Reading Firstfunding

2009-06-29 Thread beverleepaul
Yes, he certainly was. Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: drmarinac...@aol.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:37:46 To: Subject: [MOSAIC] Focus on Adolescent literacy to chnage Reading First funding Can anyone understand why Tim Shanahan

Re: [MOSAIC] art and literacy

2009-06-29 Thread CRAIGZAHN
Caitlin, I couldn't help but mention a wonderful book called From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by Elaine Konigsburg. If you live anywhere in the New York City area, it's a great introduction to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I've used this book with 5th and 6th graders and

Re: [MOSAIC] art and literacy

2009-06-29 Thread Joy
Oh my FAVORITE book! (Actually, as I was growing up I loved any book about running away!) I remember reading it when I was in 4th grade, and then when I actually got to go to the museum in 8th grade I was astounded! Connections popping all over the place. I even took the book with me! LOL, I gu