Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic (Round Robin Reading)

Hi Everyone, It has been awhile since I posted, but in a recent conversation I had with a fellow teacher, she stated that many teachers in our building are going back to Round Robin reading and popcorn reading. We are concerned and wondered if anyone had a good power point or video to show how

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Web opportunity

Joy, I was reading your recent post about del.icio.us and did get on the site, but was unable to find you. I used joy2educate, but couldn't get to it. Where do I find this? Thanks, Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubsc

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Vocabulary Strategies

I have been watching this conversation, and am very interested in what you are talking about. I will be working on improving my vocabulary instruction this summer. I have been to three workshops that have me thinking and I also think it will be helpful here. Jo Robinson said that with the co

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Starting procedures

Chapri I was talking about Ginger's post and part of it is below. I use the Daily 5 to help me set up independent reading and it is a wonderful book. Ginger's posts helped me to pick up some new ideas. If you want to see them, please go to the archives and you can also view other opinions a

Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Ellin Keene Conference

Hi Everyone, Awhile ago, Lisa posted the date of Ellin's conference 5/2 and I registered to go (I live in New York). I am going by myself and wondered if it is at the same Hilton that was recommended on the brochure (Drury Lane)? I called to make reservations and they said they didn't have

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Passage

Hi Pat, Hope you saw that the cloze passage was posted. The Sarah Plain and Tall video with Glenn Close is a Hallmark video. I have that one - I bought it at the Hallmark Shop. Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Cloze Passage

Hi Pat, If you go to Reading Lady, Mosaic Arcive for 7/24/07 - you will see the post from Ginger. I e-mailed her, and she might post to see if she will post it again. I also saw your post, and you talked about an actress reading pages from Sarah Plain and Tall. We are getting ready to do th

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Cloze passage

Hi - I posted yesterday about the cloze schema passage we talked about last summer. I found it in the archives and Ginger posted it on 7/24, The post said there was not a citation - hopefully that means I can use it. Ginger - if you could e-mail me, I would appreciate it. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Cloze Paragraph on Poultrymen

Hi Everyone, Last summer, someone posted a cloze paragraph that I use when I present schema. I have it - and the answers, but I might possibly do a workshop at a convention and I want to use it. I wondered where it came from and who I can contact to ask permission to use it. Also, I know Tan

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) useful resources

Mary, I don't know if anyone ever e-mailed you back about the Pocket Book, (2/13/08) but I just pulled mine out to use: It was published by The Pocket Book Press, PO Box 2154, Dublin, CA 94568 Written by David Cooper and Lynn Taylor I still try to fit some fun activities in with everything

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic)vocabulary

Hi Shirley, I saw your post about the cooperative learning vocabulary game and quiz and am also interested in more specifics. Please send me off line: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, I appreciate it. Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.o

[MOSAIC] Mosaic

Hi Amy, I don't know if you got my post, it said the book was To Understand by Ellin Keene. I am a little further along now, and there is a lot to think about. Just when I think I am doing a great job, I read about teachers doing so much more. WOW - I have just learned so much from all these

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) New Book

Hi Amy, I was talking about Ellin Keene's new book called To Understand which just came out. It is a book that I will have to read a couple of times, but boy she makes good points (as she always does). I would love to do a book study with her as a guide. Linda _

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic)Making Meaning

Hi, I have been watching the discussions and thought I knew what you were talking about, but I guess I don't. Is Making Meaning K-8 a writing program or are you talking about Debbie Miller's Making Meaning book? I guess I haven't been watching closely. Thanks, Linda B _

Re: [MOSAIC] WAS Differentiating Work Stations NOW InteractiveNotebooks for Elementary

Hi, Sorry to just hit reply, but I am having difficulty posting messages. I sent some on Saturday for the discussion on workstations, but it didn't appear. Am I doing something wrong? A teacher in my building is having difficulty with fifth graders use of sticky notes. Does someone have a l

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Differentiating Work Stations

Hi Rosie, I am third grade too, and have the same restrictions as you - we are Reading First. I have played with differentiating a lot and I have the low students, too. I have 8 stations, 4 are for 15 minutes, and 4 are for 25. I do have help. For reader's theater (fluency) - 15 min. I ha

[MOSAIC] MOSAIC ( Past Discussions and Website)

Hi Julianne and Robin, For Julianne - the past discussions are in the archives, I happened to have saved it and I believe it was in October: The Pizza lesson is a follow up to the salad lesson described in Tanny McGregor's book called Comprehension Directions. What I did to make the pizzas w

[MOSAIC] (MOSAIC) Words their Way

Thanks Melissa. Linda B ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/M

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Words their way

Hi everyone, I am watching the conversation and have heard of the program. Is this a spelling program or vocabulary? What is the spelling inventory? Thanks, Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your members

Re: [MOSAIC] MOSAIC) vocabulary and schema

Hi, I saw the posts on vocabulary and wondered what was the book you are using - it said something like Nancy Akhavan's (sp???) . Does someone have the correct name? Also, I am interested in assessing vocabulary too and as it relates to comprehension, can it be posted on the list? Doesn't thi

Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Fountas and Pinnell

Hi Rosa, I just wondered what you actually do with the Sing a Song of Poetry book? Do you have specific lessons to go with the poems? Thanks, Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go

[MOSAIC] strategies

Hi Cathy, I was interested in what you were going to do for 90 minutes to practice gradual release of responsibility with teachers. We are also in need of that in our school. Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubsc

Re: [MOSAIC] comprehension strategies with teachers

> Boyles. Any suggestions on a book choice for connections that kinder would > find appealing?? I am considering The Seashore Book by? Zolotow right now, > but would love some fresh?suggestions. > > Cathy > K-5 > DE > -Original Message- > From: Linda Buice <

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) strategies and chunking

Hi all, I have been watching the posts and was interested in hearing more about two of them. Several people talked about chunking and one e-mail talked about the parents helping - it might have been Lori. I want to know what the parents did to help? Also, I think Cathy talked about a trainin

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic)Textmapping

Hi Everyone, Thanks for all your help. I looked at the site and it was really helpful. I am planning on using it right away. Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://litera

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) textmapping

Hi Joy, I am just going to get into textmapping. I have read some of the material. What grade do you teach? I teach third grade and wondered if this is appropriate. Thanks, Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) On-line class

I am confused about this online class, too. When we were discussing MOT2, someone from Heineman, said Ellin Keene was going to have an online class for people who bought 25 copies. I remember because I was upset that we all bought our own copies instead of purchasing 25 together. Maybe the pe

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Standardized reading tests

the lessons and they didn't work? I am anxious to know because like I said, I am reading it now. Thanks, Linda Buice ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworksho

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Third Grade Study

Hi Laura and Jean, Laura I was referring to the post about 5th grade word study. I liked the color coded cards with affixes and wondered if that was part of 4 blocks. Jean you helped a lot. I am familiar with the terms 4 blocks - some use it in kindergarten. Your e-mail really helped me and I

[MOSAIC] (mosaic) 5th grade word study

Wow - I checked out that resource. Is there something similar for third grade? Thanks, Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_li

Re: [MOSAIC] The Three Questions

A few days ago there was a post: 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 class

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Publishing Kids" Writing

Hi Kim, I believe that the children's magazine Cricket does publish children's work. I don't know how to submit, but I know they can. Linda Buice ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membe

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Repeated Readings

/tools.php By the way, I am reading a new book called Test Talk and they teach test prep in reading workshop as a genre. It is pretty good. Anyone read it and use it? Linda Buice http://www.interventioncentral.org/tools.php ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Daily Five

In response to Martha : I'm wondering if this program speaks specifically to Kinder, or would I have to adapt it? I believe this could work at all levels. You might not use all 5 parts, but I believe it applies to all grades. It really comes down to kids managing themselves during indepen

Re: [MOSAIC] Daily Five

ent: Friday, July 13, 2007 12:13 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Daily Five > Linda, > What, in your opinion, makes this "the most powerful?" > How is it different from what you did before? > > Thanks! > Lisa > 2/3 IL > > --- Linda Buice <[EMAIL PROTECTED

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Daily Five

Hi Cathy, I don't have my book here, but I believe the Daily Five is for all levels, including Kindergarten. Stenhouse Publishers say this "The Daily Five is a series of literacy tasks (reading to self, reading with someone, writing, word work, and listening to reading) which students complet

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Daily Five

Hi, I started using the Daily Five last year for independent reading. I followed it exactly, and it was the MOST POWERFUL way to do independent reading. It really works if you are careful to follow it. It is not just DEAR time, it builds stamina. In the Mosaic 2, she talks about increasing

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Project based learning

To Beverlee Paul, I saw your post and was interested, but there wasn't an attachment. Did you include some sites for Project Based Learning or units? Thanks, Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membe

[MOSAIC] Response to Repeated Readings

I did want to respond to Beverlee. I see both sides of using the programs you talked about. We use DIBELS, and Saxon Math. I am not fond of DIBELS and have found the conversations here very meaningful. On the other hand, I also see how using the programs you discribed has helped the student

Re: [MOSAIC] fluency question for Tim Rasinski

ww.timrasinski.com professional development DVD: http://www.roadtocomprehension.com/ <https://exchange.kent.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.roadtocomprehension.com/> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Linda Buice Sent: Thu 6/28/2007 3:38 P

[MOSAIC] Help with book title

Hi, I have searched the archives and can't find the name of the book I wanted. A while ago someone posted the name of a book that had a pay it forward theme. Does anyone remember the name? Was it Circle of friends ? Thanks, Linda ___ Mosaic mailing

[MOSAIC] fluency question for Tim Rasinski

Hi Tim, I have been reading your many thoughts on fluency and just received a Crystal Springs order catalogue. I saw your resource on Increasing Fluency with High Frequency Word Phrases. I just wondered what the levels meant - does it mean grade level? I teach third grade and wondered which

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Environmental Read Alouds

We read "The Wartville Wizard" which is funny, but gets the point and "Wump World" by Bill Peet. Linda/NY/# ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/opt

[MOSAIC] Earth Day

A great book is The Wartville Wizard - it is really funny, too. It is by Don Madden. Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_

[MOSAIC] music

I don't understand what you are saying about music? You play while they are practicing fluency? Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/m

Re: [MOSAIC] new addition to TOOLS page

I don't understand this refresh/reload.. What is it and how do you do it? Linda - Original Message - From: "ginger/rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "1 mosaic list" Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 2:22 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] new addition to TOOLS page >I have just added the following to our TEA

[MOSAIC] Brave Irene

I saw the post from Daryl and wondered if you did get that story map or higher level activities for Brave Irene. We are doing that story in two weeks. Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership

[MOSAIC] Ducks in the Night

Kristin, The poem is in Debbie Miller's Reading with Meaning on page 83. Ducks asleep in the banks of the pond tuck their bills into feathery quills making their own beds to keep warm. By Georgia Heard She uses this poem for creating mental images. It is a great book and she

[MOSAIC] Tanny's book

I wondered what the name of Tanny's new book was? I have so many books now, and each one is special in a different way. Wondered what this book was and how it is different from say - Mosaic of Thought, Reading Strategies, Reading Power, etc. Also, I know this is a reading site, but my class

[MOSAIC] Ducks at night

I keep reading about "Ducks at Night" by Debbie Miller. What is that strategy? Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literac

Re: [MOSAIC] appreciating reading/book talks

Maybe I missed it, but I haven't noticed a response to this post. I also would like to know what "Ducks at Night" is referring to. Thanks, Linda - Original Message - From: "Bonita" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv" Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sen

Re: [MOSAIC] strategies for little ones - reading power

to the list. Sorry I > couldn't be of more help. > > Tammy > > Linda Buice wrote: > >>Can you buy those posters somewhere? >> >>Linda >>- Original Message - >>From: "Tammy Corness" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>To: "Mosaic:

Re: [MOSAIC] strategies for little ones - reading power

Can you buy those posters somewhere? Linda - Original Message - From: "Tammy Corness" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv" Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 12:10 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] strategies for little ones - reading power > Hi, > > Readi

[MOSAIC] conversations for families

Hi Helen, I would really like to see your conversation starters for families. Could you e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I really would appreciate it. Thanks, LindaOn 12/22/06 11:40 AM, "Mary Helen Chappetto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I sent home > ideas of conversation starters for

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 5, Issue 7

bject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Mosaic digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. quick strategy share ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > 2. Re: quick strategy share (Michelle Smith) > 3. Re: quick strategy share ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > 4

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 5, Issue 7

line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Mosaic digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. quick strategy share ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > 2. Re: quick strategy share (Michelle Smith) > 3. Re: quick strategy share ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > 4. Re: qui

Re: [MOSAIC] quick strategy share

Hi, I wondered if you could explain what a four blocks lesson called (Guess yes or no) is exactly. It seems very interesting. Linda - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] quick strategy share > My usual approac

Re: [MOSAIC] possible homework assignment

I have been looking for the summaries and Summary graphic organizer, but can't find it. Could you let me know where it is? Linda - Original Message - From: "Patricia Kimathi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv" Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007