Re: [MOSAIC] Literacy through science and student achievement

2011-07-23 Thread Wendy Robertson
Adrienne Gear's Non-fiction Reading Power is a good resource for reading instruction ib science. -- From: "Renee" Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 7:50 AM To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Literacy

Re: [MOSAIC] reading instruction...sigh...

2011-07-23 Thread Tamara Westmoreland
I took Linda Dorn's early literacy class years ago and she made the point that whatever puts students at risk for learning to read - does not necessarily go away just because they were taught/learned to read. They often need *continued support* throughout their schooling. The other thing I thi

Re: [MOSAIC] adding instruction for remedial...

2011-07-23 Thread Tamara Westmoreland
I was a Title 1 Teacher for many years. Each year I had approximately 80 students in my program (1st-5th grade). Our school had 4-5 classes per grade level and I had two instructional assistants who each worked 4 days a week and I worked 3 days a week. I always had a pull out model. Now- I read t

Re: [MOSAIC] reading instruction...sigh...

2011-07-23 Thread keach1
Jan, . I took the following of your email to imply that you felt these kids were just passed along by teachers at the previous levels. I was disturbed by that because it is way too simplistic an assumption and unfair to those who work so hard with these kids. I am glad to know that wasnt

Re: [MOSAIC] literacy and science

2011-07-23 Thread Carol Lau
Have you looked into QAR (Question-Answer Relationship)? -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+cllc=ca.rr@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+cllc=ca.rr@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Tammy Hutchinson Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 4:51 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.o

Re: [MOSAIC] literacy and science

2011-07-23 Thread Tammy Hutchinson
*RE: I am investigating the use of literacy during science instruction. The utilization of reading comprehension strategies during the reading of science text could influence students' achievement in reading and science. What comprehension strategies would you recommend to use during science that

Re: [MOSAIC] reading logs

2011-07-23 Thread Thoma, Janelle
I had a similar problem with a similar reading log schedule. After only 30% of my kids were completing their weekly home reading log assignments, I decided to start reward those who completed their work. I wouldn't give out a reward each week, but random weeks and random awards. Homework passes,

Re: [MOSAIC] "Better" reading instruction...sigh...

2011-07-23 Thread Patricia Kimathi
Which intensive programs did you use. I use many different things and they all work as long as they are intensive, but I am always looking for new things. Pat On Jul 23, 2011, at 4:52 AM, Rascal570 wrote: intensive programs PatK ___ Mosaic

Re: [MOSAIC] Literacy through science and student achievement

2011-07-23 Thread Renee
Carolyn, If I were you, I'd try textmapping. Read about it at www.textmapping.org Renee On Jul 22, 2011, at 3:55 PM, Carolyn Louise Young wrote: I am investigating the use of literacy during science instruction. The utilization of reading comprehension strategies during the reading of scien

Re: [MOSAIC] reading instruction...sigh...

2011-07-23 Thread Waingort Jimenez, Elisa
So, like I tell my students: if you are reading the words and not thinking and comprehending then you are not reading. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Teacher Spanish Learning Leader Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be see

Re: [MOSAIC] "Better" reading instruction...sigh...

2011-07-23 Thread Rascal570
I also agree with the developmental factor. I always compare this philosophy to a sport. I was a highly competitive gymnast. I worked my way UP based on the SKILLS I masters, not my age. Why can we not apply this same thought process to schools and learning? Ali /FL Sent from my iPad On