Re: [MOSAIC] Summer thoughts...

2014-07-07 Thread write
This summer I am thinking that I need to find a novel that will appeal to my Latino students. I teach two blocks of English and U.S. history. The novels I teach must relate to the time period we are studying in U.S. history. That means I need a novel that takes place between 1500 and

Re: [MOSAIC] Summer thoughts...

2014-07-07 Thread write
Sorry all if my e-mail address did not appear in your from line. It is wr...@centurytel.net. Quoting wr...@centurytel.net: This summer I am thinking that I need to find a novel that will appeal to my Latino students. I teach two blocks of English and U.S. history. The novels I teach

[MOSAIC] Lit

2014-07-07 Thread Brenda Keller
My class has learned so much from Circuit. It's the true story of a migrant family in Calif. In the 1900s. They also loved Esperanza Rising by Pam Ryan Muñoz. It is set in the 1800s. Both are great for discussion. Sent from my iPad ___ Mosaic

[MOSAIC] Daily 5

2014-07-07 Thread ka...@laurinburg.com
Who is using Daily 5 and what are your thoughts? Our county is starting this for the coming school year. Sent from my iPhone ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

Re: [MOSAIC] Lit

2014-07-07 Thread norma baker
Circuit was excellent! I would highly recommend it as well. Esperanza Rising has yet to make it to the top of my pile. Sadly, it'd been waiting for years.. An old man once said, There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You

Re: [MOSAIC] Daily 5

2014-07-07 Thread Debbie Deans
Our school implemented Daily 5/CAFÉ this year from Prep to year 7 and the majority of teachers are saying that they have seen significant improvement in their students reading/writing. It is definitely worth implementing. Deb On 8/07/14 7:13 AM, ka...@laurinburg.com ka...@laurinburg.com

Re: [MOSAIC] Daily 5

2014-07-07 Thread Kathy
I started using the Daily 5 last year and I love it! The kids are reading at their comfort level and I am working with small groups at the same time. Kathy cook...@aol.com -Original Message- From: kathy ka...@laurinburg.com To: Mosaic Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon,

Re: [MOSAIC] Daily 5

2014-07-07 Thread Jill Jones
I use the Daily 5 and love it! It's authentic use of everyone 's time and a great way to make the most of when you're with a small group. It takes a lot of patience/modeling in the beginning. Don't skimp or you'll regret it! Jill, second grade Sent from my Windows Phone