We just adopted a leveled text program, and our students are making great
progress. The program is called Benchmark, and it is a MONDO publication (small
company based in NYC). Additionally, the company provides outstanding
professional development as part of the program, and they are outstandi
The Benchmark program is level using F & P leveling system and is very much
like the F&P Leveled Lit. Intervention. The assessments are very similar, as
is the program design. It works perfectly into a Reader's Workshop Model, yet
provides support for teachers who are less immersed in the wo
I'll call you from school tomorrow. Is there a good time?
From: Kendra Carroll
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Sent: Thu, March 25, 2010 2:08:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading textbook suggestions
"Our middle school uses F & P,
Kendra, My contact information is:
Kelly Alexander
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
Lansingburgh Central School District
Turnpike Elementary School
Troy, NY
518-233-6822 ext. 4130
kalex...@lansingburgh.org
Please feel free to contact me if that is more convenient.
I can email you the data
Yes it takes a long time.look at Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment.
From: "wr...@centurytel.net"
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 7:19:09 PM
Subject: [MOSAIC] DRA
My middle school will start RTI ne
Just a quick responseI am the curriculum specialist in a mid-sized urban
school district. We have completely revamped our literacy instruction over the
past three years. We use a guided reading instruction and have various support
models built into our program for struggling readers. I co
an
unbalanced direction in our district. We as leaders need to share our
experiences to keep the balance for our fragile learners, so any thoughts
are not only appreciated but essential.
On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 8:38 AM, Kelly Alexander wrote:
> Just a quick responseI am the curriculum special
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
--- On Sun, 8/21/11, Laurie Tandy wrote:
From: Laurie Tandy
Subject: [MOSAIC] Read Alouds for Third Grade
To: wr...@centurytel.net, mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Date: Sunday, August 21, 2011, 12:28 AM
While we're on the subject of Read
Your point is well-taken, however I think that many teachers start the year
with fiction for good reason. It's a familiar format for young children and
also engaging on a larger scale (many different focuses for many different
children). You are able to integrate into several areas and good fi
We use a reading design that we purchased through Mondo Publishing. The Mondo
assessment kits are sold for K-2 and 3-5. They correlate with any leveled
text. We use several different leveled texts for guided reading. There is a
running record component and then a few different subtests depend
I totally agree.I am 47 and a curriculum specialist. Two of the most
dedicated, innovative, and effective teachers that I have ever worked with in
are in their 50's and I would hold their practices up to anyone else on the
planet. Age has absolutely nothing to do with teacher effectiveness
AMEN!
--- On Wed, 10/12/11, Renee wrote:
From: Renee
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] title 1 reading - help
To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group"
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 3:11 PM
There is no one right way to teach, and no one program that will meet the needs
o
I would really like to see those month to month levels as well. We have a
range that we use for each quarter, but I would be very interested in the
monthly levels.
Thank you in advance.
--- On Mon, 10/31/11, tdan...@aol.com wrote:
From: tdan...@aol.com
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and
Yeswe have a range of expectations. If a child is not progressing within
the core curriculum we provide targeted intervention in the areas they are not
demonstrating growth.
How would you determine who receives intervention and in which areas the
student would benefit from intervention wi
Look at Mondo Publishing Benchmark Reading
It is a guided reading design that has focus lessons (scope and sequence)
however once you have used it for a short period and are comfortable with the
features, it easily lends itself to becoming a resource and the integration of
other guided reading
I Want An Iguana.persuasive picture book.
--- On Mon, 1/9/12, Sally Thomas wrote:
From: Sally Thomas
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] elementary writing programs
To: "mosaic listserve"
Date: Monday, January 9, 2012, 7:21 PM
Hate to sound snarky but shouldn't the administration be able to describe
wh
I would also love to hear how people respond to this.
--- On Wed, 2/22/12, Laura Hance wrote:
From: Laura Hance
Subject: [MOSAIC] PARCC Extended Reading & Common Core Standards
To: "Mosaic: Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group"
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 4:26 PM
Hi everyon
Don't be afraid to try something new, or to add or tweak something. One of the
greatest things about the workshop model is that it is virtually impossible to
make mistakes. Your students will guide you. Be responsive, do what makes
sense, and you really can not go wrong.
Minilessons.sh
How do you access the tools page?
--- On Thu, 3/1/12, Patsy Brown wrote:
From: Patsy Brown
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reader's Workshop Conferencing
To: "'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group'"
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6:55 PM
Elizabeth, how can I find your strategic writi
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