Re: [MOSAIC] Daily 5

2014-07-10 Thread Patrice Dimare
Several of our teachers use the Daily Five… few cautions… - make sure that your teachers understand that it is management framework to help teachers have time for small group instruction -careful not to let it morph into a new version of centers -make sure teachers understand that independent

Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P

2011-10-31 Thread Patrice Dimare
I would like a copy of those as well, thank you. On Oct 31, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Kelly Alexander wrote: I would really like to see those month to month levels as well. We have a range that we use for each quarter, but I would be very interested in the monthly levels. Thank you in advance.

Re: [MOSAIC] Assessment/Questions about Assessment

2011-09-17 Thread Patrice Dimare
you need? How do you use technology to assist you in your assessment procedures? Do your students have a 'say' in the type of assessments that best suit their particular learning styles? is the same assessement for all students fair? From: Patrice Dimare

Re: [MOSAIC] Assessment/Questions about Assessment

2011-09-11 Thread Patrice Dimare
Hi Everyone, I am trying to put together a survey on assessment for a course I am taking. We have to come up with questions on assessment. If anyone has any burning questions on this topic, please share. Some examples... * What value do you place on standardized test? *What are the most

Re: [MOSAIC] Re New Fountas/Pinnell? New DRA2?

2010-11-14 Thread Patrice Dimare
wrote: There is actually a small group of reading teachers from my district attending. I'll ask if there are any significant changes. Sandy -Original Message- From: Patrice Dimare lamm...@aol.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic

Re: [MOSAIC] Re New Fountas/Pinnell? New DRA2?

2010-11-10 Thread Patrice Dimare
Thanks... is anyone going? It looks like the only difference is the technology piece. On Nov 9, 2010, at 4:45 PM, Sandy wrote: The publishers are presenting this product Monday, Nov 15 in Rhode Island after the Literacy for All Conference. -Original Message- From: MaryJo

[MOSAIC] Kindergarten entrance age

2010-11-07 Thread Patrice Dimare
Our district is pondering changing the kindergarten entrance age. Currently we have an increasing amount of four year olds. Looking for any research, ideas that speak to whether changing the kindergarten entrance age impacts learning rate, retention or special education referrals going

[MOSAIC] Re New Fountas/Pinnell? New DRA2?

2010-11-07 Thread Patrice Dimare
I have heard that there is an updated, revised version of the Fountas/Pinnel Benchmark system, and an updated revised edition of the DRA2. Is this true, and has anyone used the newer versions. What exactly has changed? Thanks ___ Mosaic mailing

[MOSAIC] Writing Sample Ideas for Beginning Fifth grade

2009-08-29 Thread Patrice Dimare
Hello, Looking for a prompt or idea to use with fifth grade in order to have a beginning of the year writing sample. Would appreciate any ideas... Thanks! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your