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In a message dated 8/28/2013 7:00:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
ya...@dfsd.org writes:
You may also want to check out Study Island.
*Michelle Kaczmarek*
K - 8 Literacy Coordinator
Dobbs Ferry School District
Springhurst Elementary
(914) 693-1503 ext. 1449
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The best way is to do on demand informal assessments using running records
so kids can move up when they are ready and lots of interactive read aloud
for high level comprehension. Take a look at the
website-readingwritingproject.com
Maxine
In a message dated 9/14/2012 3:56:30 P.M.
Personally, I do not understand the debate. Knowing phonics is integral
to reading and does not mean that students are not reading for meaning.
Bottom line-when we are doing reading instruction (reading for meaning)
students should be reading texts that are in their zone of proximal
Are the webinars achived?
In a message dated 1/2/2012 3:16:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
sally.thom...@verizon.net writes:
This should be a perfect culmination of our book study. We will have been
deeply immersed and have our questions and connections and observations
ready to join the
Read
Making Sense by Julie Kendall
New Perspectives on Shared Reading (impt for ELL)
What Makes Sense for Struggling Readers by Allington.
Maxine
In a message dated 8/3/2011 6:41:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lcut...@fau.edu writes:
I am a first year ESOL teacher. Do you have any
What are the guided reading levels for these texts?
In a message dated 2/11/2011 2:18:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
wittn...@fc.manatee.k12.fl.us writes:
Science Fiction/Space Theme books
My favorite science fiction for that age is Ender's Game by Orson Scott
Card. The Robert Heinlein
I am curious-how you do manage pull out ESL programs in your building?
Maxine
In a message dated 12/14/2010 8:52:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
mbas...@rlas-116.org writes:
You can use the basal as a shared reading approach, with you modeling
strategies. Also, if you have tapes of the
I think that it is important to be explicit about what we want kids to do.
Primary grades do retells which are not summaries. Towards middle of
third grade I start to introduce summaries by helping kids categorize ideas
such as going to my friends house, watching TV, playing a game-all of
I just know that on the DRA, a second grader (levels 16-28) by the end of
the year, are asked to summarize, but it is a scaffolded summary.
summarize. Summarization is a hard skill. Kids are given words such as, in
the
beginning, Next, then, and in the end.
Maxine
In a message dated
Readers Workshop was not meant, as far as I know, to include Word Study.
Word Study should be a separate component. Readers workshop is where Word
Study is applied.
Maxine
In a message dated 6/12/2010 1:24:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
sptherr...@sbcglobal.net writes:
Hi, I think it
Where in Conn. are you?
Maxine
In a message dated 3/17/2010 11:32:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
cspine...@branford.k12.ct.us writes:
Hello
I teach in Connecticut and our school is moving toward implementation of
Writer's Workshop next year. Does anyone have the name of an outstanding
The best resource for spelling and phonics, in my judgment as a consultant,
is Words Their Way by Donald Bear.
Maxine
In a message dated 3/24/2010 4:47:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jl...@itol.com writes:
My school is looking at updating the current reading textbook that we have
Test Talk will not help for this focus.
The best way to collect sentences about cause effect is to research text
structure.
Maxine
In a message dated 2/22/2010 7:47:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
lori_jack...@q.com writes:
I would think that this would begin with a discussion of cause
What is the LLI system?
Maxine
In a message dated 2/21/2010 3:43:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
cynthia.sh...@rcsdk12.org writes:
I have been using the LLI System since September '09. I work in a large
urban school district in New York. I see five groups a day and have started
my second
Have any of you developed ways to help students understand questions that
are asked in science? I am particularly interested in questions worded
using the passive voice such as: What conclusion can be drawn from this
diagram?The __ was caused by_.
Maxine
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In a message dated 12/16/2009 10:15:54 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
vandy...@michigan.gov writes:
Please send to the list or to my email below.
Thanks.
Lynnette Van Dyke
vandy...@michigan.gov, 517-241-3508
Instruction begins
Use a lot of exemplars and call attention to the words that tests demand.
Maxine
In a message dated 7/23/2009 11:44:10 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
kramg...@fau.edu writes:
What are the best ways to teach students to use precise word choice/
specific language for state writing
I agree that any picture book with great visual support would be
appropriate. However, I would like to add to the criteria:Background
needed to
understand the text matches the students' background or at least background
knowledge is build prior to reading and that there be a
Bloom's Taxonomy for English Language Learners: See Tiered Questioning
from Marzano-Classroom Instruction that Works for English Language Learners.
Maxine
In a message dated 3/23/2009 11:25:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
cwmj...@yahoo.com writes:
This is great for primary grades. Does
Hello,
I am looking for some effective website for English Language Learners to
enhance their language learning.
Maxine
In a message dated 4/9/2009 8:47:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
pbroo...@hotmail.com writes:
What about using Bare Books? They are bound books with a plain white
Please let me know whatyou mean by text structure. Do you mean fiction vs.
nonfiction or do you mean cause and effect, compare contrast etc.
maxine
In a message dated 3/18/2009 9:35:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us writes:
I teach third grade. Since my
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Dresser analogy
Maxine
In a message dated 3/12/2009 2:22:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gina_nun...@hotmail.com writes:
Jennifer, I
It is just a metacognitive activity-something like this:
I have a clear understanding of the word and can explain it and use it.
I have some idea about the word’s meaning and I can
understand it in certain contexts
I have read or heard the word but I don’t know what it means.
I
Words their Way by Donald Bear Excellent Teacher Resource book. New one
for English Language Learners too.
Maxine
In a message dated 2/18/2009 8:39:14 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
jenki...@oakhillschool.org writes:
I'm interested as well. We don't want a program but need a good guide
Please give me the website to learn about the Arkansas Model. I couldn't
find it.
Maxine
In a message dated 1/30/2009 9:47:14 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
borch...@vcn.com writes:
Last fall I wrote about our district's early reading intervention review
committee that I am co-chairing.
I don't think it is the book choice that is important. It is more the kinds
of questions that are asked and the demand for deeper reading as a result.
Bloom's Taxonomy needs to be visible in terms of teacher planning. Teachers
do not plan questions and they need to do this.
Maxine
In
Which book are you talking about Robin?
Maxine
In a message dated 8/8/2008 12:14:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Yes, I was able to download the entire book and open all the chapters. Maybe
try again?
Robin
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Not necessarily- Background knowledge is key in comprehension. A
struggling reader might have a wealth of knowledge about a nonfiction subject
and so
using schema his/her comprehension of nonfiction could be easier. Remember
too that fiction often using metaphors and figurative
Just a question? What do you mean by guided reading?Everyone has their
own definiton
What does it look like? What is the criteria for membership?
Maxine
In a message dated 7/6/2008 12:32:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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I am working on my masters. My paper is
Hi,
Can't locate your page. Please help.
Maxine
In a message dated 6/19/2008 12:50:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Hey all,
LOTS of possibilities with a website called Wordle http://www.wordle.net
Anyone else out there use it? I created a wordle using the
On some NYS tests, there is an emphasis on editing, but on all tests, part
of a writing rubric is how students use conventions. How about sharing ideas
on this topic?
Maxine
In a message dated 6/2/2008 2:54:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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I attended staff
Read the Six Step Method from the bookVocabulary Manual by Marzano from
ascd.org. Excellent and it works. First, however, teachers need to get
together by grade and develop an essential vocabulary list by subject area.
Maxine
In a message dated 6/3/2008 11:33:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight
Hello,
I am interested in reviewing Putting Thinking to the TEst.
Many thanks,
Maxine
In a message dated 6/1/2008 12:50:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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I, too, would LOVE to be part of thsi group. What do I need to do next?
Jennifer
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Reading with Meaning-Stenhouse
In a message dated 5/24/2008 6:44:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Okay, let me apologize first. I KNOW this has been given to me before, but
I absolutely can't find it. First, who publishes Debbie Miller's new book?
Second,
Which book by Marzano are you referring to?
In a message dated 5/24/2008 11:53:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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I believe there is an overlap in some ways. Sometimes MOT strategies can be
uni-dimensional. With robust thinking as outlined by Marzano and as many of
In a message dated 5/22/2008 8:02:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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We ask our teachers to stop at level 20 with first grade but they do have an
opportunity to report their instructional levels.
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On page 40 of the teacher guide for the DRA2, it states that the cutoff for
grade one is levels 16-18. I have advised teachers to stop there even if
students can go further. My second grade teachers will stop at level 28 and so
on. We need to go deeper at these levels. It is my
DRA 2
In a message dated 5/10/2008 5:49:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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A running record
On 5/10/08 12:19 PM, Brenda White-Keller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all, I value your opinions and advice. What does your school use to
initially assess reading
Writing Fundamentals can be gotten from schoolwide.com. Fabulous.
Maxine
In a message dated 4/21/2008 7:58:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Please, more information would be appreciated.
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How have you decided to create a K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, program with Calkinswork
as it is K-2 and 3-5?
Maxine
In a message dated 4/20/2008 7:02:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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I like the Write on Track series. It has great organizers and examples
for the students.
Same outcome-easier to implement-comes with necessary books, more easily
understood etc.
Maxine
https://www.schoolwideonline.com/default.htm
This is the link for Writing Fundamentals Units of study. Does anyone know
how this compares to Caulkin's Units of Study?
Leslie
Does anyone have a resource for reading and writing intervention strategies?
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In a message dated 3/17/2008 10:02:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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I think it stands for the Michigan Reading Association.
Elisa
Elisa Waingort
Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual
Dalhousie Elementary
Calgary, Canada
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I disagree that we cannot provide all students with the same prior knowledge
before we begin discussing a topic. It is the job of the teacher to build
the background that is appropriate and necessary for students to understand
the content being taught.
Maxine
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What does MRA stand for?
ML
In a message dated 3/17/2008 5:52:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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One way we free up teachers to observe each other is to do cross-grade
levels. I can go on my planning time (a? choice...not a requirement) to see a
lesson in a
In a message dated 3/16/2008 8:44:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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This reminds me of the prior knowledge I have with other educators quite
frequently. My position is that ALL kids have some prior knowledge about
common
topics ( family, friendship, etc.) but
I disagree with the statement below that I have put in bold print..
Providing a shared experience for a class creates common background knowledge
that
everyone can use to understand.
Maxine
In a message dated 3/16/2008 8:44:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Please forward the site address.
Maxine
In a message dated 2/26/2008 8:07:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
, thank you for the amazing resource you gave us. I checked out the
Scholastic link and I love it. I am a second year teacher and still learning
about
It all depends on the purpose that the reader has. What can be
important/interesting from one perspective changes when it is from another
perspective.
See tools for lesson.
maxine
In a message dated 2/26/2008 4:54:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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I'm looking
I have read the first two books. How different is this book. My
bookshelves are bending.
Maxine
In a message dated 2/23/2008 10:29:31 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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Good morning everyone!
I am three chapters in to Ellin Keene's new book To Understand and have
Where can I locate the House lesson on the tools page?
Maxine
In a message dated 2/8/2008 6:52:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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We have just started using Keene's comprehension assessment book. Yes, it
does have rubrics.
Jeanne
Delaware
-- Original
It is not Debbie Miller's book which is called Reading with Meaning. This
is a comprehension program that comes with mentor books for each lesson. It
is put out by Development Studies.
Maxine
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I don't have a list, but Crickwing would be a good addition. Although I
teach fifth now, I used it for years when I taught third. I use this for many
strategy lessons. Here's the Amazon link, if
Maura,
This address does not work.
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ripbooksfield-keywords=Crickwingx=17y=29
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Hi,
I don't know if you know of the website www.learning.org They have online
classes that you can monitor on the internet. Each class is presented through
video (free). You just have to
I am having difficulty finding the website. Please advise.
\Maxine
Hi,
I don't know if you know of the website www.learning.org They have online
classes that you can monitor on the internet. Each class is presented through
video (free). You just have to register to view the classes.
None yet has responded to my question about the efficacy of retelling. Are
we testing memory or true comprehension? I am most interested in your
thoughts.
Maxine
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I am very interested in retelling. I wonder if we are testing memory or the
ability to retell. Did Joetta Beaver discuss this issue. Did she suggest
ways to teach retell?
Maxine
mosaic@literacyworkshop.org writes:
www.arliteracymodel.com
I just went to a workshop on the DRA2 by the
Recognize text structure
Recognizing text features
Separating important details from interesting details
Determing important ideas
Inferring main idea
Difference between topic, main idea, theme, details
Can anyone offer suggestions for mini lessons for nonfiction for sixth
graders? We are
A topic for discussion- When do we stop guided reading and move into
literature circles and book clubs?
Maxine
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Any ideas for high interest low level reading material for 4th and 5th grade?
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Purchase the text: Mentor Texts from Stenhouse.com
Maxine
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on websites that might have
lists of mentor texts to use as models for teaching forms of writing
kind of
like using Dear Peter Rabbit to teach letter writing.
Thanks!
Thank you for your invitation. I would also appreciate the comprehension in
service material.
maxine
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My third graders are not really demonstrating their thinking on post its. I
have done numerous mini lessons but to no avail. Any suggestions?
Maxine
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I am very ambivalent about the use of post-its- One one hand, it gives
children a place to record a thought, but by the time they get to write more
about the thought they have forgotten what they wanted to really say.
If we let children really respond to their thinking when reading, then
I work with many teachers who use this program as their interactive read
aloud/mini lesson for comprehension and everyone loves it and finds it very
effective.
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Please send the style number of the machine that you are using? Someone had
sent it but I accidentally deleted the email.
Maxine
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Does anyone teach a half day kindergarten and use the balanced literacy
approach. I am interested in how reading and writing workshop is scheduled.
Maxine
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My book hasn't come yet. Will someone explain the pizza lesson for me?
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Scholastic puts out a book on the first 20 days for primary.
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In a message dated 7/28/2007 12:10:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Is it more effective for ESL students to learn to read first and focus less
on comprehension, or should ESL students focus more on comprehension and less
on accuracy?
When anyone learns to read, it is important not to separate decoding
(accuracy) from comprehension. Reading is about getting meaning. I have been
an
ESL/Reading Teacher for more than 20 years and in my experience the most
effective way to teach beginning reading without sacrificing
In a message dated 7/23/2007 10:43:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Hello Michele,
I loved your powerpoint. Do you find that the analogies fit the children's
schema. Sometimes if they don't have the concept of a hoe, rake etc,
Has anyone seen the book, PreReferral Intervention Manual by Mc Carney
Hawthorne Educational Services 573 874 1710
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Effective ways to convince people not to do round robin reading are
research, alternatives and to have them recall their own personal experiences.
In
addition, they need to understand that there is a need for oral practice, but
not in the manner of round robin reading.
Maxine
Joy,
I am with you 100%- there is no difference between good instruction and
interventions. Good teachers differentiate all the time(interventions). I
think the difference is the documentation of it and the pre and post testing
of
the results of interventions.
What book did you read
Another criteria is the evidence kids site for their reasoning. I think
that this is critical.
Maxine
You know, in a way, by a number of factors. You know because of their
interest and stamina for reading (you can't maintain interest/attention if you
have
no idea about meaning). You
How do you schedule reading conferences, guided reading, mini lessons etc?
How long is your reading workshop time?
Maxine
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What is the title of Elaine's book?
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thank you S ally for your explanation. I would not call this strategy
sentence combining. It sounds more like sentence innovation-taking a sentence
from a text and making it your own.
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What is the strategy?
Maxine
I saw a demonstration of this from a professor from Florida (I think) at the
CATE conference in the spring. It was fascinating how she managed to get us
to take teeny tiny sentences, like what many of my kids write, and turn them
into a good meaty sentence very
What is the strategy for sentence combining?
Maxine
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Has anyone seen a word study curriculum with expectations for each grade?
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Is there a curriculum for each grade for word study?
How are you assessing student needs for word study?
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Actually, there are more than 7 strategies -in my mind
Generating questions
visualizing
making connections
inferring
monitoring reading
determining importance
synthesizing
text structure
summarizing
using schema
Skills
main idea
cause and effect
use of context clues etc
Any ideas for helping primary children identify the main idea and how to
summarize. I have used a shoebox with items in it. Once children see the
items, they have to state the topic (buttons) and the main idea (buttons come
in
all sizes and colors) Details (some buttons have three
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Can someone please let me know how this works. I want to send a question,
but it keeps coming back as unknown.
Maxine
I am not in favor of centers for independent reading. They take time away
from reading and are not often checked or monitored by the teacher. They
become busy work. However, in first grade, particularly the beginning of
first
grade, the children often have difficulty sustaining
I have been thinking about writing in response to reading. If children do
this during independent reading workshop, we are taking time away from
reading. I am interested in knowing what others are doing with this situation.
Maxine
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I get concerned with centers, particularly when they focus on word study
during independent reading. Independent reading should be just that. It can
be
extended by partner reading, but we need to build reading habits and
diverting kids to all kinds of centers can be working against
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