[MOSAIC] 1st Grade Comprehension Strategies (Brooke)

2009-08-04 Thread brookenicole143
Hello Jill, There is a wonderful professional book titled, Reading with Meaning by Debbie Miller. This book talks about different comprehension strategies that are of most importance. The book gives examples of how she introduces each strategy to her first graders and provides for guided

[MOSAIC] Daily Five (Brooke)

2009-07-28 Thread brookenicole143
Hello Everyone, I am also implementing the Daily Five and the Cafe Menu this year as well. I was wondering if anyone had some feedback that has already implemented the structure before or any tips in starting, etc.?  Thanks, Brooke ___ Mosaic

[MOSAIC] Grouping Students (Brooke Harman)

2009-07-27 Thread brookenicole143
Hi Karen, In the beginning of the year, my school groups children based on their DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) levels. We assess all our children right in the beginning of the year, when we are setting up reader's workshop. We use the DRA as our assessment tool because of the

[MOSAIC] Reading Response Journals (Brooke Harman)

2009-07-24 Thread brookenicole143
In regards to the reading response journal entry, I am a second grade teacher and my team uses reading response journals. I think they are wonderful! I have a few resources on the topic that my school uses when creating a reading response journal for the children. We pick and choose items we