I don't believe that anyone is proposing that labeling parts of the
classroom constitutes an entire reading program. I also don't believe
that reading instruction should be phonics based, but rather that it
should be meaning based with phonics instruction being one of the
tools used.
Renee
Shannon
I love the Mo Willems series of Pigeon books: Don't let the Pigeon Drive
the Bus, Pigeon finds a Hot Dog. They are very amusing and good for inferring
and predicting. I have used them K-5. Fifth graders love them as much as
the K kids.
Jennifer
In a message dated 8/22/2009 1:46:18
Hi,
We all know the popular picture books that are mentioned in the
comprehension books and are also in many wonderful lists on the tools
page. I love these lists, but I'd also be curious to know if people
would like to share a couple of their newer or just discovered
books and how they
I've seen a couple requests from members on this article. The URL was
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Thanks,
Keith Mack
Web Administrator for Mosaic List
Shannon wrote:
I'd also be curious to know if people
would like to share a couple of their newer or just discovered
books and how they use them in their classroom.
I discovered this series I will use this year to build build classroom
community and positive behaviors. The books are simple
I love the Pigeon books, as well. I use them for persuasive text. My
school added that as a new unit last year, and I had much success with that
pigeon! The books are great to start a pro con conversation. Kids as young
as grade 2 have a ball adding their comments and opinions! I am so
