Good morning! As our district embraces standards, we are struggling defining
the difference between retelling and recounting? A lot appears to be left up
to interpretation...I would appreciate leads on professional reads, authors or
what your district has done. Thanks so much and have a great
Sorry that this is off topicI am curious if anyone is using FUNDATIONS
programs for word work?? We have one school using it in the area but am looking
for a broader perspective? Thanks for any pros/cons you can provide.
Together in education,
Teri Adams
Cody's Reading Specialist
Good morning! It is a dreary, spring morning here in IowaA good day to
gather thoughts from anyone who has read and willing to share their reactions
to Nancie Atwell's, Reading Zone...I am having trouble with the lack of
research sighted in her book on teaching comprehension strategies
This is our first year for implementing the 1st Grade Kit. It is showing very
steady gains for most children. Personally, I am finding for a few strugglers,
it is moving too quickly and we are using more direct phonics work. It does
seem to meet the rigor of Common Core. There are a ton of
I believe sometimes when we hold text back from a child due to lack of phonics
knowledge we sometimes only add to the problem. Perhaps he is not going to be a
child who can learn by phonics. Perhaps it is time spent with high interest and
building whole word reading from his auditory memory. I
Hi! In Iowa, we are busy aligning to Iowa Core in Kindergarten - a close
spin off Common Core. We are experiencing some tripedation as we look
to the rigor of getting students to an F P level D by the end of
Kindergarten. I am a reading specialist that wants to support the Core,
but more
Read Donalyn Miller's, The Book Whispererperhaps you will consider
your assignment?
Together in education,
Teri Adams
Cody's Reading Specialist
adamst...@pleasval.k12.ia.us
563-332-0210
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I suggest you try Summer Reads by Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert...free and all
non-fiction...
Together in education,
Teri Adams
Cody's Reading Specialist
adamst...@pleasval.k12.ia.us
563-332-0210
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Good moring! I received this link from a colleage and haven't really
had time to peruse...
Iowa Core is a tad different than the rest of the nation. I know this
is 4th, but I think you can easily access 1st.
http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Departments/Gheens/Curriculum%20Maps/Lite
Perhaps the author is Lori Oczkus?
Together in education,
Teri Adams
Cody's Reading Specialist
adamst...@pleasval.k12.ia.us
563-332-0210
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Reading with the Troubled Reader does a great job of helping you id how and why
they struggle. Does your child lack experience with books, are they print
bound, are they relying specifically on what they know about the outside world,
or are they underpredicitive (forgetting to use what they
Good morning! I agree that many students are stuck at the application
level...I would really appreciate seeing your units...Thanks!
Together in education,
Teri Adams
Cody's Reading Specialist
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I love anything by Andrew ClementsIn particular The Landry News. It's
about a student relationships with teachers, writing, and naturally, your
students will want to launch their own classroom or building newspaper! Very
multi-level!
Together in education,
Teri Adams
Cody's Reading
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