Re: [MOSAIC] advanced kinders

2009-09-26 Thread Kathryn Smigen
y--please tell me how to get ahold of the "Choice Literacy" newsletter. Thanks, all, for all of the ideas. Please keep them coming. ________ From: Kathryn Smigen To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 3:39:03 PM Subject: Re: [MOSA

Re: [MOSAIC] book clubs and resources for book clubs and workshop

2009-09-24 Thread Kathryn Smigen
In my school, we have book clubs in gr 3-5 during the Reading Workshop. The mini-lesson is targeted to grow the conversation using the strategy/skill modeled. Guided reading can also occur at this time with Clubs that are not scheduled to meet that day - the participants will do the reading they ag

Re: [MOSAIC] advanced kinders

2009-09-24 Thread Kathryn Smigen
ld be able to fly with some targeted modeling and mentor texts. Kathryn Smigen Language Arts Coordinator Westmere Elementary School Guilderland, NY 12203 518-456-3771 smig...@guilderlandschools.org >>> Renee 09/24/09 9:44 AM >>> They should be writing and illustrating their own

Re: [MOSAIC] Book Recommendations for Reluctant Readers- 5th Grade

2009-09-18 Thread Kathryn Smigen
The website below is the homepage for Michael Sullivan. He's very into titles for boy readers. He spoke at the Reading Institute near Albany, NY this summer and was fantastic. Hope this helps. http://www.talestoldtall.com/ Kathy, Albany,NY >>> 09/16/09 6:19 PM >>> Hi, ??I am teaching comprehen