Does that help? Is that the kind of information you were seeking?
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Grade 5
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it:)
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> Just a ghost from the past... but in reading all of your posts > A better
> activity of turn and talk is in Debb
other good ones
well worth reading and a cool pen, too.
http://www.taylormali.com/index.cfm?webid=5
Enjoy,
:)Bonita
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>
> The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a
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er anecdotal evidence of the
specific benefits of reading longer material may suffice?
Let us know how this progresses,
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You can work on inferring with pictures as well. Cover a part of a picture
(famous painting perhaps) and let the children tell you what they expect to
find there. OR cover all but a small part and have the students tell you what
the rest is about.
:)Bonita
> I teach 1st grade and we h
and I imagine you will get a flood of ideas:)
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Do you mean some sort of reading portfolio--like tapes of them reading and
running records or something? Or are you talking about other subjects and
stuff?
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ou to try a workshop approach
for a period of the day. Any chance of paring down the other reading program
(success for all?) and sparing some more time there?
:)Good luck. We all understand the struggle.
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California, grade 5
> I guess my question to the group is: Where do
ied in the politics of it all and make
these topics undesirable to a reading curriculum?
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Smartboards seem like a great tool to have in the
> classroom, but how realistic is the chance that when I begin to teach I will
> have one in my classroom? They must be expensive and very hard to come by,
> e
your resilience. Then you will at least have them
wondering:) Hang in there!
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I can speak for Johnny tremain and My Brother Sam--both are great reads for
middle school.
> Can anyone tell me which of these novels are appropriate for middle school
> students? If you have used them in middle school, did your students enjoy
> these books?
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Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics--Lipping Ma
Anything math by Megan Franke and others--algebraic stuff is best. I will find
my favorite on my bookshelf at school and post it later.
I also love the math methods textbook:
it is different for different children.
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. About being human and
connected. I will also slowly savor Sun Under Wood, a poetry book by Robert
Hass.
I look forward to the book discussion on this list.
:)Bonita DeAmicis
California
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oping that by teaching the strategies I am not losing the war.
It is so important to do what you describe--teach them how wonderful it is to
find and read a good book.
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. It is called real writing teachers
and it is located at yahoo groups. You will find a wealth of writing ideas
there--I guarantee it! Hope that helps you!
:)Bonita
California, Gr. 5
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>
> I am new to this g
sort of reading bug, I find the need to focus on the
fun, particularly in elementary where reading more is what grows a reader.
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California Grade5
>Could this be what Kelly Gallagher is trying to get at in his comment? I
>valued My Sister's >Keeper but I didn't like
Sorry to all. I messed up before when I said a good teen book recommended in a
teacher article was called Money. It is called Money Hungry and it is by
Sharon FLake. Next time I will go find the book rather than thinking I
remember:)
:)Bonita
learn to ollie, skateboarding might be perceived as a dud.
(Lovin Bill's thoughts ala Mosaic musings)
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Nonfiction: The Mary Celeste
Fiction: Because of Winn Dixie, Rules (if you use hand motions to show the
speaker cards for the boy that cannot speak in the story), Kensuke's Kingdom,
Hoot
> > I switched from third to fifth grade this year and am trying to find read
> > alouds. Can you (and others
Yes,
Some more books I have enjoyed reading aloud with various classes are
The Color of My Words (some tough themes here--we had to talk and we also did
some poetry response with each chapter poem--each chapter begins with a poem),
Ghost Sitter, and Becoming Naomi Leon. I read And Now Miguel wit
#x27;s deficits. I
was not one of those teachers.
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ter to good reading skills. I have no problem with teachers using it to
supplement their own programs, but I do have a problem with school and district
mandates to use AR.
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as Ginger's, perhaps she
has additional reasons for the separate conversation. I am open to whichever
format the list wants to do, but I did want to share some ideas why a separate
space might be beneficial. Perhaps there are more reasons, too.
My two cents,
Bonita
California, gr.5
professional
development, textbooks, and tests. They have a more powerful voice than
teachers at present. More of folks from these industries serve on education
committees than teachers. We are left out of the discussion more often than
not.
> That's why it's not off-topic. :-)
I
truly
bad for the classroom. It is possible for administrators to do this if they
follow the procedures as outlined by the district and the union. I do not know
why unions get blamed for merely doing what they are built to do.
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Lise, I am in agreement here, but when I went to those web pages, there was no
real information on who the writers are and where they get their information.
That generally leaves me uncomfortable with the reliability of what I am
reading. Is there better information somewhere?
:)Bonita
Kimberly--
Can I add this story to my collection for an article about censureship in the
schools?
Let me know,
Bonita
Gr. 5, California
kimberlee hannan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Our district does that with the Reading First mentality, especially in the
> primary grade
and classroom and
you wouldn't mind sharing some info, I would greatly appreciate it. I would
like to go public with the info, but would, of course, keep all of you folks
anonymous.
Thanks,
Bonita DeAmicis
Gr. 5
California
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Question for the passionate round robin folks. What about when students are in
literacy groups and they CHOOSE to read together round-robin style? Thoughts
on this?
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stories to my address and not the whole list:
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> Hi All, I put out the call before and only a few caught it. I am collecting
> any stories
add what we talk
about and anything I might want to check on later. I can also beam the memo to
the student's handheld so they have a reminder of what we talked about, too. I
thought of buying a database program for this process, but memos worked great
so I never bothered.
:)B
every time chose the read around--why do you think that is so?
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> Has anyone seen the book, PreReferral Intervention Manual by Mc Carney
> Hawthorne Educational Services 573 874 1710
>
> EXCELLENT RESOURCE!!
Please tell us more about this resou
;
I tried and it will not complete the process without my card info. How did you
do it?
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s--t is like I have to readjust.
:)Bonita
> You should have seen me, though. I was so convinced that I could whip off
> the correct words and yet when I got to the last two sentences my mind said,
> "These two sentences don't really fit with the rest of the piece." T
mber measurements do not always lead
the way. I believe one of the problems with businesses today is an over
reliance on quick numbers for stockholders which can quickly lead to poor
short-term decisions for the business itself.
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together, so I always
assumed there is an argument for reading together if it is joyful and fun, not
rote and boring. I do think it is important to have students do as much
reading as possible--so your argument speaks to me.
Thanks,
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well when meeting with each other. Other GATE students are not GATE for reading
or independent learning reasons, so meeting intervals with students are not
necessarily determined based upon that classification.
Does that help?
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when it hits...my fingers are crossed for her.
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s old). I suspect making these decisions
before students begin school or in the first few years is by far the preferable
approach.
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Who will be using your site to copy and such? Will all the material be yours
and available to share via copyright laws?
If you are posting videos you may want to consider a different kind of space
like a wiki or moodle.
:)Bonita
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happy to send you to some good resources.
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nd they have special talents. Thus he has
worked toward project-based learning rather than applying, say, musical
intelligence as a key way to learn math.
I would be curious to hear more about what you are learning about MI use in the
classroom.
:)Bonita
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How many dinosaurs piled up to reach the moon? the sun?
What would it take for a dinoaur to survive on another planet?
Which dinosaur was best equipped for space travel?
;)Bonita
> What do you do to make kids interested in subjects they couldn't care less
> about? For example,
I do word hunts as one homework with words their way--students look through
their reading material for words that follow the pattern we are studying and
make a list of words that could be added to the sort.
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your results.
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The What Works Clearinghouse just released data on its studies of reading
programs. Very few programs got a thumbs up. It did not give AR the top rating
but showed some research that supports its use. You may want to go read their
report for more info.
:)Bonita
>So I am looking for
onferences better than some multiple choice quiz for determining what
is happening with a reader?
I suppose if AR gives the teacher another source of documentation without
putting heavy emphasis on grades or rewards--then it is fine. I am happy not to
be required to use it. My time is b
s? (How did you go about collecting data as
the observing teachers? A list of student behaviors that you checked for? or
something else?)
Thanks!
Bonita
California
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> I wanted to post about my great experience last Friday with Tanny'
difference the next time? Will you compare
the words the next group says during the lesson with the words of the children
from the first lesson to see if there is an increase in discussion beyond the
literal level? Will you compare the post it notes too?
:)Bonita
> Our data collection
language arts and lesson
study. Thanks, :) Bonita
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the perfect lesson at all. And,
just like you describe, the Japanese teachers claim it makes them well versed
in all grade levels of instruction. I am so glad to hear you are having as
positive a professional development experience as we had. Thank you for sharing
it with us.
:)Bonita
>
nd want it)--to the deeper nutritional value.
:)Bonita
Laura Cannon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> When kids "get it" is when they are reading on their own.
>
>
>
> Well said Bill. But I think what you are saying becomes more understandable
> with e
ou on this list would
be so awesome at that...
:)Bonita
>
> I read the same thing in the paper today and have been pondering it ever
> since. But when I came upon Jennifer's email, I started to wonder if Gates
> is so pro-phonics because he was/is an analytic learner and "go
I am so laughing right now!
> > Bonita
> > Great metaphor! I can't wait to use this with my kids!
>
> Remember, I teach middle schoolers. Eating and licking would not be
> interpreted properly for their age group
>
> Bill
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The "like" does make it a simile although it is so long and drawn out I forgot
I put a "like" in there. Metaphors tend to go on longer--but you are right--I
compared with like and did not make it an inferred comparison--so it is a
simile.
> On a side note: Ok, now I'm confused. I've been wor
on a quieter,
more structured note was also a good thing. I have stuck with it ever since. I
keep my reading in the morning and do not do those subjects together. I could
see how reading after lunch might work as well even though my instincts have
always said do these subjects early.
Bonita
I loved To Walk the Sky Path--more modern day story of family living in a
Chicksaw in Florida.
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> The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich and Guests by
> Michael Dorris.
>
> On Sun, 9 Dec 2007 10:01:01 -0500
> Rebecca Young <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Thunder Ro
True Story of the Three Little Pigs is told from the Wolf's point of
view--picture book--probably grade three reading.
The View from Saturday is a story retold from different perspectives--fifth
grade-ish chapter book.
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I also include author study of how they get you "to see" things you have never
really seen before. Descriptive language and writing...
Hope that helps,
Bonita
PS. I always make a chart on the genre as well so students can talk there
about why people READ this gen
> I have to tell you all, if you ever get the chance to engage in the lesson
> study process, DO IT! It is a powerful way to collaborate with colleagues
> and
> I learn something important each time!
Agreed!
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the
smarttech.com site.
My blog: http://smarterboards4us.blogspot.com/
The wiki--http://smarterboards4us.wikispaces.com/
you will have to register (it is free) and then you can ask permission to join
and I will check you in:)
If you find something else out there--let me know:)
Bonita
I second, third, or fourth(?) that nomination. Book has very real thoughts
about the language we use in the classroom with our children.
Bonita
> > Comment from previous post: "Anyone else have comments on Peter> Johnston's
> > book? I've been intrigued, but haven
A great book that I read aloud before my Hatchet unit is "Kensuke's Kingdom,"
Another boy survival tale but this time shiprwrecked on an island with help
from a strange citizen of the island.
Diane Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I would sell the survival theme of the book. I have foun
ts ( nobel winners,
etc.) revealed that their ability to do the science well depended on their
ability to visualize and draw things beyond the scope of what the eye could
actually see, and then to make predictions from their visualizations.
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Some favorites of mine that would work nicely with young women
The Color of My Words.
Esperanza Rising
Morning Girl
Witch of Blackbird Pond (not short, though)
Rules
Mary Walter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>
>
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Subject: Read Aloud-Mid
m of students who can sound out, read smoothly, and
have no clue what it means, has grown in recent years at the upper grades. I
look forward to a return to balance...
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> I'm a graduate student in the Literacy 5-12 program at Syracuse University.
> Currently, I'm working on a project about how palm pilots and other handheld
> computers ca
is my wiki address:
http://smarterboards4us.wikispaces.com/Links+to+other+smartboard+lists
Here is my blog address:
http://smarterboards4us.wikispaces.com/Links+to+other+smartboard+lists
Hope that helps!
Bonita
Tami <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am getting a smartboard for my classro
(here I usually help--but
they look at each others writing TOGETHER and discuss, improve, etc). It feels
pretty differentiated to me...
Hope that helps.
Bonita
Joy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I wanted to write a grant for one, but my principal is afraid they will
> promote
with favorites links, lesson links, some free resources, other pages on
smartboards, etc.:
http://smarterboards4us.wikispaces.com/
There--that should be more helpful.
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s in the last few
years as testing and fluency has grown in emphasis. Plus, it seems like I am
having to work much harder to get children to LIKE books than I have in the
past. It could be just my school though.
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ow what I mean? I wish I could wave a wand that gave all
teachers the interest and passion of professional development that I see in
this group of online teachers. Then, the political swings and basals would not
make much difference--instruction would.
:)Bonita
. Typically three groups (18 children) get time each
day--about 30 minutes or so.
:)Bonita
Shauna Covell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I was wondering if any of you have a small computer cluster in your
> classroom (a group of 3-6 computers), and how you utilize the machines o
nd it goes right into a file with their names.
I would be happy to share more info with you if you would like, but I would
also recommend K12 Handhelds as an organization that can give you great info,
too.
:)Bonita
5th Grade, California
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quickly, much of
what they learn on their own (games and such) will have limited value in the
world of information and communication.
>
> Thanks!
> Brie
>
You are welcome--hope it was helpful.
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follow the pattern). This feels like a comfortable base that I can manage in
my room. My hope is to add in games and fun next year--although the children
find the sorts fun and interesting on their own.
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tation and sentences reveal to me some minilessons I
need to teach.
Hope that helps.
Bonita
Patricia Kimathi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Will you tell us a little about how you do this?
> Pat K
>
> "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, n
Dictation sentences are my "test," really just a closure for each word pattern
unit. I am curious to know what others do, too.
:)Bonita
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he pattern.
> Maura
> 5/NJ
cool idea-Maura, I will try that way sometime!
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> Basically I do the same thing as you, Bonita.
Gosh it feels so good sometimes to hear others are doing the same thing or some
close model--I feel so alone when it comes to spelling!
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use when I use the rapid fire feature I
can create my word cards really quickly. Then I just choose select all and
hide links and I am in business. I can generally put a computer sort together
more quickly than the students can finish an open sort.
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nd what
they needed to learn. Showed all of us students how much we had learned at the
end.
:)Bonita
> Is there anyone out there who does word study in a content classroom? I'd be
> interested to >hear how you incorporate it and how you feel it affects the
> amount of
tline
mode and organize your thoughts into topics and subtopics. Great for teaching
students organizing and outlining (I do the dragging on my smartboard).
Finally, I use it for word sorting--as described before when I made you
curious. Inspiration does much much more--but that is the basics.
:
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> I stand with you, but refuse to duck. My kids not only read well, but make
> unbelievable gains in their testing, across the board. (Not that testing is
> everything, but it's hard to ignore 30 and 40% gains for every single child
> who walks in
those students as they get to higher reading in upper grades. That feels
like the missing link in phonics research to me, but I could be wrong.
:)Bonita
> Bonita,
> I'm glad to hear that your students are doing so well without phonics
> instruction. However, as a 15 year veteran
I would include A Writing Kind of Day by Ralph FLetcher in my poetry library
for elementary students.
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be why people think the strategies
may be developmental? Because of the assessments that are used?
Wow..I went the long way to get to that question.
:)Bonita
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> I had to miss MRA this year because of commitments elsewhere -- I always
&g
Oh my goodness, I just wrote a long message in reply to a digest posting--my
deepest apologies to the digest folks. I know how frustrating that can be.
Sorry,
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hope that helps a little, eileen.
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und like a
MUST-READ, a book I cannot pass up! Dang, Lori. (wink, wink)
:)Bonita
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>
> Keith asked me to get the ball rolling on the sharing of Test Talk, which
> four of us were asked to review and share with you all.
>
> Sorry for the quick change. I was informed this morning that I can choose
> two new novels for next years fifth graders. While I already had one in
> mind,
> I was surprised by the fact that I get to choose two. Any QUICK
> suggestions. I have to let them know tomorrow. (Sorr
tself happily in independent reading or
cries for more during teacher read-alouds. Now that makes reading instruction
rock. Is there a way to guarantee that every year?
My rambling on chapter 2 is through,
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