I am a 7th grade teacher. I have a been using the strategies for years. I
find that from Mosaic of Thought and Strategies that Work (my other favorite
strategy reference) are applicable to all grades up to 8th and struggling high
school students. Anything can be tuned up for older kids. i a
Gifted and Talented Education. I have a GATE class, 7th grade. At the end of
the year, as an extention project, we are going to be reading three to five
books by the same author. I'll produce a list and they can choose which
author. I want them and produce a presentation that discusses their
In regards to a nation of readers that hate to read...
I have seventh graders at a school I am new to. The school here is very gung
ho
for a certain unnamed point driven program. Needless to say, I am not in favor
of bribing kids to read. HOWEVER, in an effort to stay "one of the
team," I
Hello all.
If I didn't like to stay dry and eat so much, I would. I laugh at the
ignorance of folks who think teaching is sort of some kickback job. Those
three summer months are usually summer school, which I consider my second job.
Kimberlee Hannan
Language Arts Department Chair
Sequoia M
I had the most interesting "aha" the first week of school. I have five classes
of ELA in 7th grade. Four are regular with lots of second language learners
thrown in. The fifth cless is either GATE or on level, the highest group, with
only 5 certified. When I asked if any of my kids had heard
Writing about books during reader's workshop is an expected part of the
process. It helps all involved to see the kids thinking. Mosiac, Strategies
that Work, Nancie Atwell (In the Middle), Linda Rief (Seeking DIversity), Lucy
Caulkins (The Art of Teaching Reading) among many others, have fant
