Re: [MOSAIC] question about a student

I would provide copies of your overhead notes for him. Minimize the frustration of writing for him. Carol Carol A. Mauer BCSC Literacy Coach Lincoln School, Home Base (812) 376-4447 "It is not how much you do, but how much love you put in the doing." >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 9/11/2007 10:49 P

Re: [MOSAIC] question about a student

Have you assessed this child's oral vocabulary and verbal expression abilities? If this is indeed a strength, I would focus on strategies for him to respond orally. The speech recognition software has improved. If there are funds available, I would research one of these software programs. Caro

Re: [MOSAIC] question about a student

We are working on informational text in small groups. I am looking for enrichment activities for second grade students that correlate with the texts. Our current study is animals and their habitats. Any ideas that you have will be appreciated! Thanks! Carol >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 09/12/07 8

Re: [MOSAIC] QRI / Reading Assessment

I use the Bader Reading and Language Inventory. It provides graded reading passages. The assessment checks for reading comp: explicit, retell, and inferrence. Of course you can do a running record as well as a fluency check. It will give you an instructional reading level. Hope this helps. Ca

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

I believe that spelling words should pattern the 4 blocks framework: high frequency words and words with patterns. I would suggest pulling many words from the children's writing and aligning the phonics to the standards. Hope this helps. Carol >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 9/18/2007 7:58 PM >>> I h

Re: [MOSAIC] comprehension lesson study

Jennifer, As a newly appointed literacy coach for our corporation, I am interested in learning more about this model of professional development. Can you please elaborate on the "Every Pupil Response"? I must have missed that in previous emails. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Have a wonder

Re: [MOSAIC] comprehension lesson study

Jennifer, Thanks for the explanation. As you come across other means of student response, would you post them if time allows? I will do some research on lesson studies before I ask more questions. Have a super day! Carol Carol A. Mauer BCSC Literacy Coach Lincoln School, Home Base (812) 376

Re: [MOSAIC] Three questions

Good Morning, Our corporation is currently using a tier-3 remediation program called SRA. It targets 1st - 3rd grade students. The intermediate version is Corrective Reading. You can get more information about the programs on the" Florida Research for Reading" site. We are currently in our seco

Re: [MOSAIC] guided reading for older students

Carrie, I agree. Some of my most thought-provoking comments have come from my lowest readers. I remember watching Debbie Miller's videos when our school first began exploring the reading strategies. Our comments were similar in that we couldn't envision our children having conversations of dept

[MOSAIC] standardized testing data to support strategies

I am interested in standardized test data from schools that teach the comprehension strategies across every grade level, in every classroom. If you teach in such a school, and your test scores reflect the effectiveness of this process, would you please send me the name of your school and the sta

[MOSAIC] teaching the strategies in kindergarten and first grade

Good Morning, With so much to be thankful for, I am mindful of the support from this group of individuals. Your questions and comments are always thought provoking. Thank you We are beginning the strategy work in kindergarten and first grade. I am looking for ways for children to demonstra

[MOSAIC] texts to teach connections

Good Morning, Does someone have a compiled texts to teach connections? Thank you! Carol >>> "Libby DuVall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/3/2008 1:24 PM >>> I'm wondering if anyone uses any picture books to accompany Hatchet? Do any of you have good titles of picture books on the topics of s

Re: [MOSAIC] early reading interventions

Pat, I am familiar with a Lindamood Bell program, Visualizing and Verbalizing. Carol Carol A. Mauer BCSC Literacy Coach Lincoln Elementary School 376-4447 "Why do teachers ask us questions when they already know the answers?" An intelligent high school dropout >>> Patricia Kimathi

[MOSAIC] end of the year books

Good Morning, Will you please share your list of "end of the year" books. We are looking for something inspirational, humerous Thank you! Have a wonderful week! Carol Carol A. Mauer BCSC Literacy Coach Lincoln Elementary School 376-4447 >>> "Ireson, Sherri R." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 5/16/

Re: [MOSAIC] State Testing - Marzano focus?

Darcy, Can you please shed some light on the Marzano discussion? Is there a particular book you are referring to when talking about Marzano's strategies? Thank you! Carol Carol A. Mauer BCSC Literacy Coach Lincoln Elementary School 376-4447 >>> Darcy Bardwell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 5/27/2008 2