Re: [MOSAIC] Fiction v. NonFiction

I use Gail Gibbons for many non-fiction books. I have used text-mapping to find non-fiction conventions and the kids are really engaged. In a message dated 6/18/2009 11:08:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lfahe...@hotmail.com writes: After reading Chapter 10 (Determining Importance in

Re: [MOSAIC] heartbreak

I know exactly how you feel. We were in the same position three years ago. We were reading Reading with Meaning as a faculty and introducing the strategies school wide. We had grade level planning to talk about activities/ books that we could use with the kids. Workbooks were collecting

Re: [MOSAIC] making inferences using nonfiction

The best lesson that I have ever done to get my kids to really understand inferences was the trash bag lesson from Tanny McGregor's book Comprehension Connections. In a message dated 12/10/2008 8:05:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mary- I was just introduced to a

Re: [MOSAIC] interview today!

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Re: [MOSAIC] ***SPAM*** Joy - resources in RDU area

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Re: [MOSAIC] comrehension toolkit

If you do not have the children's lit books that the kit uses to introduce/teach the strategies, then you need the bundle. If you already have the books, then just order the kit. **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (h

[MOSAIC] Primary Comprehension Toolkit

My Toolkit came today. If you have purchased kits, they should be arriving shortly. Carey in NC **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)

[MOSAIC] Primary Comprehension Toolkit

For all who are interested, the Primary Comprehension Toolkit is now available for purchase. I ordered one last week. I can't wait to see the UPS man at my door!!! Carey in NC **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http:/

Re: [MOSAIC] San Diego quick test

Can you post the word list that correlates with the DRA levels? ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http:

Re: [MOSAIC] prediction

The Widow's Broom is great for this time of year. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacywork

[MOSAIC] Dibbels Assessments

If your school is using Dibbels for fluency assessment, please take a moment and explain how your school assesses students. Am I wrong in thinking that students have to be assessed at their own individual reading level? Our students are assessed (dibbled) at grade level wheather that is th

Re: [MOSAIC] The Three Questions

Linda, Nancy Creech stated that there is ideas on how to use The Three Questions in the 2nd edition of Mosaic of Thought. I have not purchased the new edition so I have not seen the ideas. I really like the book. i will have to think about how I could use it in my second grade classr

Re: [MOSAIC] The Three Questions

I have just read this book after seeing someone on the list recommend it as a good book for teaching. Please give me some ideas using this book with a writing / strategy mini lesson. I really liked the book and was wondering how I could use it in a K-3 classroom. *

Re: [MOSAIC] Question for Tim about songs

We do a poem and song book for every theme we do. There are tons of materials on the web. I type them and add kid friendly clip-art. Sometimes the kids illustrate the pages. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Re: [MOSAIC] garbage lesson

The name of the book is: Comprehension Connections Bridges to Strategic Reading Author: Tanny McGregor Publisher: Heinemann ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. __

Re: [MOSAIC] Tanny's new book

I just received my copy today. I can't wait to try the lesson on inferring using the garbage that was snatched from the curb in front of the mysterious house! These are fabulous "hands on lessons". Thanks for a great resource, Tanny! Carey in NC **

Re: [MOSAIC] Using Tanny McGregors Book

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Re: [MOSAIC] NC Reads

NC Reads is a training program that consists of the following components: Phonemic Awareness Phonics and Word Study Fluency Voc. Development Comp.of Narrative Texts Comp. of Informational Text Comp. Through Discussion Comp. Through Writing Student Motivation Each teacher is involved in many, m

Re: [MOSAIC] new addition to TOOLS page

I have hit the reload button but am still unable to find the new anchor charts that have been uploaded to the Tools section under the photographs. I would really like to view these charts. What can I do? Carey in NC ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@

Re: [MOSAIC] Poetry for inferring

Thanks to everyone who sent URLs and names of publications to help with lessons on inferring. YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATEST! Carey in NC ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://l

Re: [MOSAIC] Songs

Here is a new song for inferring that I wrote for my class of second graders. The Inferring Song Zip-a-dee-do-da, zip-a-dee-ay When I infer everything is okay. I use my schema plus clues from the text Then I infer---but what happens next! I comprehend more of the story, If it's fact o