Re: [MOSAIC] workshop

2009-09-03 Thread Mills, Kathleen
I was under the impression that the teacher picked the partners hmm.. I wonder if I heard that right. The reason I was told about the whole year partnership is that sharing your writing is about trust and it takes time to develop that trust so that the partnership is having deep, meaningful conver

Re: [MOSAIC] Professional Library

2010-02-24 Thread Mills, Kathleen
Can I second Comprehension Connections by Tanny McGregor it was a turning point in my strategy teaching. Today we looked at paintings by Vermeer to practice our questioning skills amazing questions from kids who a few days ago were asking the most literal questions. It has made the lessons in

Re: [MOSAIC] Professional Library

2010-02-25 Thread Mills, Kathleen
ruary 25, 2010 3:40 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Professional Library What grade levels does this work with? PatK On Feb 24, 2010, at 9:20 PM, Mills, Kathleen wrote: > Comprehension Connections by Tanny

Re: [MOSAIC] parent nights

2010-04-16 Thread Mills, Kathleen
We set up our parent night with a mystery for the families to solve. The playground equipment was missing and where could it and who could have taken it. The missing equipment happened that afternoon before the meeting. The kids were truly worried that they wouldn't have recess the next day. Famil

Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading

2010-08-07 Thread Mills, Kathleen
I would look into allington and his books he talks a lot about just right books and the importance of independent reading unfortunately I'm racing out the door to go to a arts festival or I would look for you. If you don't have any of his books let me know and I can find you some info. Kathleen