[MOSAIC] communicating about kids through an open post

2008-11-21 Thread Maddox, Amy
How are people going about setting up these posts, blogs, etc? Amy Original Message... This is great idea! Can you imagine if we started communicating about kids through an open post?? It could lead to conversations about instruction and philosophy...Kathy wouldn't know how to handle the

[MOSAIC] Michael Grinder

2008-01-15 Thread Maddox, Amy
Okay, now I need help again! I've searched amazon, borders, and b n, but can't find Michael Grinder's book Envoy. Any suggestions? Bev His website is http://www.michaelgrinder.com/cart/ ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To

[MOSAIC] Michael Grinder

2008-01-09 Thread Maddox, Amy
Do any of you have personal knowledge of the books written by Michael Grinder? All the reviews of one of his books I read were either 5 or 1. I can't decide if it would be worth it to invest in a book or just play it safe and see if I can ILL it or something. Any info is appreciated.

[MOSAIC] Fluency Instruction

2007-09-18 Thread Maddox, Amy
Hi, I have been unable to be part of the list-serve for some time but am making an attempt to, again, make it a priority. I have found you to be a wonderful asset to my teaching. A group of teachers have asked that I research strategies that work for fluency. Here is the deal. They would like to

Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 7, Issue 2

2007-03-09 Thread Maddox, Amy
I agree! I am very disappointed in Study Island and will recommend that our school does not repurchase it. The lack of a tutorial component and need for a teacher to be standing right there is extremely frustrating. I think it is often a waste of time. I am also upset that they use the very