[MOSAIC] Specifics research results regarding the Cornerstone Project Ellin Keene was involved in . ..

2008-09-20 Thread David Westom
Hi listserve experts. I need help. I have been asked to share specific results from the research Ellin Keene as done with the Cornerstone Project which instruction used the thinking strategies to teach reading in a balanced way instead of using a Publishing Company Program. I have references

Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Mastery, etcetera

2009-01-28 Thread David Westom
While reading Amy's response about RM, I am saddened for all young children who may be receiving RM as their primary source of reading instruction. I cannot believe that text is exclusive on pages ( pictures "hidden from them" and later shown for enjoyment) without picture support at such an

Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Mastery, etcetera

2009-01-30 Thread David Westom
Elisa, Thank you! David On Jan 30, 2009, at 4:50 AM, Waingort Jimenez, Elisa wrote: Jennifer, With all due respect, programs do not help children learn to read, write, or think I don't care what anybody says. In addition, our most challenging children don't come into our classrooms as empty

Re: [MOSAIC] Cafe Book

2009-07-29 Thread David Westom
I read it free online at Stenhouse. Look there and see if it's still available for preview. Suzanne On Jul 29, 2009, at 6:18 PM, Stewart, L wrote: Would someone please comment on the Cafe Book. I would like to know how it differs from the Daily 5. Can it be used on its own? What does it

Re: [MOSAIC] RTI

2007-10-09 Thread David Westom
s On Oct 8, 2007, at 8:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > It is important to read the IDEA wording that includes many > repetitions of "scientific evidence." The three tiers are built on > this assumed "scientific evidence." Tier One has been used tell > teachers that "core reading" programs