[MOSAIC] mentor texts for readers' workshop

2011-12-19 Thread Stacey McDonald
Have you tried Craft Lessons and Non-Fiction Craft Lessons by Portalupi and Ralph Fletcher? Both recommend mentor texts for grades 3-6. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

[MOSAIC] non-fiction lessons on determining importance

2012-02-18 Thread Stacey McDonald
nd 6) summarize and synthesize. Teacher talk has been included and each lesson maps out everything from engaging students to reflection and assessment. High-interest non-fiction pieces from sources like TFK and Discovery Magazine are also included. Well worth the investment. Stacey McDo

[MOSAIC] sitting on the floor

2010-10-06 Thread Stacey McDonald
I teach 6th grade at a LARGE (almost 10,000 students) district in upstate New York. Here's my dilemma - I would love to have the kids on the floor but the custodian has firmly planted his foot stating no rugs (hygienic reasons), no sofas (won't pass fire inspection). I saw that you have futons - th

[MOSAIC] Universal Screening Test

2010-12-10 Thread Stacey McDonald
uld anyone know of a Reading/Language Arts common assessment for 6th grade students which has met rigorous research standards and is a fair measure of students' capabilities? Thanks, Stacey McDonald Reading Teacher ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosai

[MOSAIC] anyone know of a vendor who sells Fountas & Pinnell Reader's Notebooks for less $

2011-06-22 Thread Stacey McDonald
a similar item online? I've included the link so that you can view the contents of the Fountas and Pinnell version. Thanks! Stacey McDonald Team 6-1 Reading Teacher Gowana Middle School Shenendehowa Central School District 518-881-0460, ext. 51005 <mailto:mcdos...@shenet.org> mcdo

[MOSAIC] middle school mini-lessons

2011-09-04 Thread Stacey McDonald
I just read Laura Robb's Teaching Reading in Middle School and it has PLENTY of sample mini-lessons which are really comprehensive. Enjoy! Stacey McDonald Team 6-1 Reading Teacher Gowana Middle School Shenendehowa Central School District 518-881-0460, ext. 51005 <mail

[MOSAIC] reluctant/struggling 6th grade readers

2011-09-26 Thread Stacey McDonald
instreamed into my 6th grade reading class. Thanks in advance for your help. Stacey McDonald Team 6-1 Reading Teacher Gowana Middle School Shenendehowa Central School District Clifton Park, New York ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacy