[MOSAIC] fMRI Research

2010-08-02 Thread melon15876
Hi, I'm researching fMRI and how it relates to reading/dyslexia for a graduate class. If anyone has information or experience on this topic please share. Thanks, Melinda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or mod

Re: [MOSAIC] BOOK RECOMMENDATION

2010-08-02 Thread Elizabeth Sledge
Some of my favorite titles for fourth grade level are: Family Under the Bridge, The Gold Cadillac, The Friendship, Nora Ryan's Song, Sign of the Beaver, Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear and Yolando's Genius. Fifth grade level: Bud,Not Buddy, Esperanza Rising, Dragonwings, Sing Down the Moon,

Re: [MOSAIC] Book Whisperer - Chapter 4

2010-08-02 Thread Beverlee Paul
When you have your kids in a self-contained setting, unlike donalyn, you have access to even more of their time. Add to that the fact that your books are short and maybe 50 would be a nice round number. I still am uncomfortable with naming a number with 9 year olds, though. They don't have the expe

Re: [MOSAIC] BOOK RECOMMENDATION

2010-08-02 Thread vanvic
Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis is a good book. Could be used as a read aloud for 4-5th grade. Rohan Ricardo Hanslip wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I am compiling a list of reading books with multicultural themes to be used > to motivate all readers and also make students more aware of the diversit

[MOSAIC] BOOK RECOMMENDATION

2010-08-02 Thread Rohan Ricardo Hanslip
Hi Everyone, I am compiling a list of reading books with multicultural themes to be used to motivate all readers and also make students more aware of the diversity that exist in their communities; the grade levels are 4th and 5th. I think it is great to have a list of great reading books from w

Re: [MOSAIC] Book Whisperer - Chapter 4

2010-08-02 Thread Linda DeGreen
Chapter 4 - Reading Freedom Donalyn makes a strong case in this chapter for allowing our students to develop reading identities. She encourages us to resist the temptation to "teach" them how to select books, and allow them the freedom to develop interests in books. Donalyn describes h