Re: [MOSAIC] The Giver - Common Core

2012-11-20 Thread Carole McGonigal
abby.l...@gocruisers.org On Nov 17, 2012 6:37 AM, paltm81...@aol.com wrote: About to be starting a unit on the novel, The Giver. If anyone has websites or materials they are willing to share I would be very grateful. We are also working on creating questions for the unit that are similar to

Re: [MOSAIC] first grade book choice

2012-11-04 Thread Carole McGonigal
I agree with an earlier reply. Use the Good Fit book lessons from The Daily 5. In my building all students K-5 are taught this and use it daily to make choices. It carries over into our library with our librarian providing a poster for student use as well as coaching on choosing the right

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-11 Thread Carole McGonigal
I agree Words Their Way On Oct 9, 2012 12:54 AM, Livingston, Marie mlivings...@ttsd.k12.or.us wrote: My reading class this year is filled with super spellers. I teach a 5th grade beyond level reading class. My spelling program is Sitton spelling for 6th grade and I think it's too easy for