[MOSAIC] QRI, DRA, Dibels...giving a TRAINING

2008-01-07 Thread Kerry Lewis
Hi - I know this is slightly off-topic but I was wondering if you could help. I am looking for materials I could utilize to train teachers how to administer and score the QRI, DRA, and DIBELS assessments. I'd appreciate any web site links, handouts, advice, etc. Thanks! Kerry/5th

[MOSAIC] your best VISUALIZING lesson

2007-11-06 Thread Kerry Lewis
Hi - I am looking for a stellar visualizing lesson to utilize ASAP. My goals are for the kids to make mind pictures and be able to describe them with details. It would also be great for the kdis to realize how their background shapes their visualizations. I'm sick of the same old thing.

Re: [MOSAIC] [OT] 5th grade word study

2007-07-23 Thread Kerry Lewis
For 5th grade word study, try the Words Their Way teacher resource. Kerry/5th ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

Re: [MOSAIC] silent vs. oral reading comprehension

2007-07-17 Thread Kerry Lewis
I have seen what you describe as well!!! It really helps some students to read aloud. Though I think this oral vs. silent reading dilemma varies from person to person. I personally comprehend much better when I read silently! I can remember this even from when I was in school. I would

Re: [MOSAIC] assessment AND grades - record keeping

2007-07-06 Thread Kerry Lewis
This reply is quite late, but thank you Keith for sharing. I don't have access to a PDA or laptop at work but I may be able to adapt some of these ideas to a paper and pencil format. How does everyone else collect data? Kerry/5th On 6/25/07, Keith Mack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a

Re: [MOSAIC] Teacher strategies

2007-07-02 Thread Kerry Lewis
I think it would depend on your goal for teachers. If strategy instruction is the goal, I think Strategies That Work is a little more user friendly - something teachers can read and then try right away since there are sample lessons and booklists. Kerry/5th On 7/1/07, The Simants [EMAIL

Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshop help

2007-06-21 Thread Kerry Lewis
Joanne, What grade levels do you think this book is geared towards? Who is the author/publisher? Thanks, Kerry/5th On 6/21/07, Joanne Stano [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One book that helped me tremendously with the set up of reading and writing workshop was The Daily Five.