Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

Our k-3 use Wilson Language's Fundations . . . we've really seen a difference! -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+dionnej=northstonington.k12.ct...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+dionnej=northstonington.k12.ct...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Suzanne Goebert Sent:

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

I agree! Suggestions provided through questions, discussions, etc. save a LOT of legwork - thanks to those who share comprehension and beyond! Your information is appreciated! NEVER forget the power of the delete key! ;-) Jeanne Dionne 1st Grade Teacher North Stonington Elementary School 860-535

[MOSAIC] Data Teams

I know that this listserv is primarily for reading comprehension but I am desperately hoping to get some feedback on the following . . . Does anyone use 'data teams' to administer ALL 'universal screen' assessments to students? If so, do these data teams include the classroom teacher? Our distri

Re: [MOSAIC] First Grade Common Core Essential Questions and Understandings

Have you looked at teacherspayteachers.com? There are teachers who are in states already implementing CCSS and have developed what is sounds like you might be looking for . . . Jeanne Dionne 1st Grade Teacher North Stonington Elementary School 860-535-2805 ext. 103 "Love and respect all childre

Re: [MOSAIC] Opening minds

Count me in, please! Jeanne Dionne 1st Grade Teacher North Stonington Elementary School 860-535-2805 ext. 103 "Love and respect all children for with the passing of time they become us." From: Mosaic [mosaic-bounces+dionnej=northstonington.k12.ct...@liter

Re: [MOSAIC] Opening Minds Chapter 2 The problems with praise

I wholeheartedly agree with Johnston's points that our language can develop childrens' worlds and views about learning . . . I am amazed at how young this idea of 'fixed performance mindset' begins. I teach first grade and my six-year-olds seem programmed to crave judgement from the adults aroun

Re: [MOSAIC] Daily 5 1st grade modifications

We've been using D5 in first grade for the last 3 years - we have 90 minute Literacy and Math blocks (we use the D5 structure for Math also) we've made modifications regarding the number of rotations (we do 4 rotations so we call it Daily 4 - Read with Teacher; Read with Technology; Word Work/W

[MOSAIC] Suggestions for replacing DRA2???

We need to find an assessment to replace the DRA2 (K-5) that aligns with CCSS . . . any suggestions? Jeanne Dionne 1st Grade Teacher North Stonington Elementary School 860-535-2805 ext. 103 "Love and respect all children for with the passing of time they become us." _

Re: [MOSAIC] Summer Professional Development

If you want great reading comprehension lesson plans check out readworks.org . . . we LOVE it at our elementary school! Jeanne Dionne NSES 1st Grade From: mosaic-bounces+dionnej=northstonington.k12.ct...@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+dionnej=norths

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

We phased in Wilson Language Basic's Fundations K-3 over 3 years - everyone seems to appreciate the systematic approach to teaching phonics (it also has a handwriting component). It aligns nicely with RTI's Tier 2 and 3 Wilson Reading (Remedial Reading and Special Eduation) for those students th

Re: [MOSAIC] Advice needed

I'll second anything by Debbie Miller,Gail Boushey's Daily 5 and CAFE, and Jennifer Jacobson's No More I'm Done - ALL sooo good . . . sound effective educational pedagogy! Jeanne Dionne NSES 1st Grade From: mosaic-bounces+dionnej=northstonington.k12.c