Re: [MOSAIC] RE adolescent lit for troubled teens

2008-12-07 Thread Mary Kaleta
When it comes to this population high interest is a must. The book 'Less is More' is a great resource. Past students have reacted positively to the short stories: The Most Dangerous Game, Louisa,Charles,The Landlady,The Man from the South,Cask of Amontillado,and The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe

Re: [MOSAIC] ADHD

2007-09-15 Thread Mary Kaleta
This thread on ADHD and 504 plans has been interesting. It seems that ADHD is handled differently throughout the country. My school district does not place children who are diagnosed with ADHD on a 504. These children usually qualify for sped services as health impaired. Then it is determined ho

Re: [MOSAIC] Dyslexia

2007-08-12 Thread Mary Kaleta
I think the question was ... How does dyslexia affect Comprehension? What strategies work best in helping students that may suffer from this condition? I am looking for activities that would be useful at the early elementary level. Kathleen Ernewein > >WSU Student I have found that with older

Re: [MOSAIC] (MOSAIC) reading problem

2007-08-10 Thread Mary Kaleta
In my experience, I never wait for all students to finish reading silently. I teach 8th grade and my students finish reading at various times. When most of the students are finished, I continue the lesson. I cannot quote research on this technique, but I know it has been discussed in some of my