[MOSAIC] Mosaic: Vocabulary instruction

Hi, I saw the question about vocabulary graphic organizers. The Frayer Model works for working on a specific word and it is excellent, but I think you were talking about something else I use. Here is a site where you can see some organizers on word knowledge:

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Heartbreak

Hi Everyone, I having been watching the posts, and I love what Laurie and Amy said about scripted programs. For some students, Corrective reading or Reading Mastery are the only programs that work. I also like what they said about scripted programs being a tool and how you need to know the

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Study Group

I like Bev's idea of Comprehension Connections (mcGregor). It is easy to implement right away. I also think that Daily Five would be a good start. You mentioned class size and it combines management and reading. It sounds like your teacher's have a lot to handle, and Comprehension

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Eighth Grade Sci Fi

Kelley, How about Ender's Game. We read it as adults, but I know some kids enjoying it. Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Buddy Reading

the Daily Five has great information on creating Buddy Reading Charts. Also, Debbie Diller's Practice with Purpose has good charts. Also, I think there may be things on Reading Lady under the tools section. Linda Shannon wrote: I'm going to start my class reading with a buddy and I'd like

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Summary

Carol, Yes, I did get the video to open in real player. The download appeared when I wanted to open it (at the top). Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

[MOSAIC] Re : Summary

Carol, Thank you so much for that site. That video was awesome. Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.

[MOSAIC] RE (Mosaic) Your Thoughts

Wendy, We did this kind of grouping for almost ten years. It has pros and cons to it. We did think it worked at the time. Some years we had 6 groups at a grade level. Top, near top, middle, low middle, low, IEP. The low groups had low numbers and the high group often had 25 kids in the

[MOSAIC] RE (Mosaic) Your Thoughts

Wendy, We did this kind of grouping for almost ten years. It has pros and cons to it. We did think it worked at the time. Some years we had 6 groups at a grade level. Top, near top, middle, low middle, low, IEP. The low groups had low numbers and the high group often had 25 kids in the

Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Connections

Hi Stacy, Could you please post your 3 week scaffold unit on Connections on the tools page? If not, please send me a copy: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Opinion Needed

I go on Amazon and will buy hardcover if they are used and in good condition. You would be amazed at how inexpensive they can be that way. Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go

Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) H M

Myra, I know this is off topic from reading, but we are using Envisions, too. You are talking about the Scott Foresman Envisions, right? It is very difficult to understand and you are right, it doesn't give kids time to understand. What pieces do you use? You can e-mail me offline. Thanks,

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Presentation

Hi Laura, I don't know how to post it. Linda Laura wrote: Could you post on Mosaic site? ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Presentation

Hi Lori, Do you mean the power point? I will e-mail you offline - I hope it will go, it is a big file. I will send it tomorrow - let me know if you get it. Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Personal Dictionary

Kim, Thanks for the post - I love the idea. I just wondered on the Unforgivable list, do you start with those sight words printed or are they starting with just the title and adding to the list? Thanks, Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list

[MOSAIC] Re (Mosaic) Web site

Cheryle, Thanks so much for the web site. It is great - I am just catching up from the end of the year (we ended 6/27) and was just getting a chance to explore. It is great - thanks! Linda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Wordle

Wow - that site is so cool! Thanks Michelle. Linda B ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Presentation

Hi Everyone, I am doing a presentation for a Reading First Workshop (I know how people feel), and will be able to present how to add strategies with the core and with independent reading. I only have 1 hour and am presenting with the teacher that co-teaches with me. We are stressing the

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Book review

I am very interested in reviewing Put Thinking in the Test, and would like to know more about how to be included. I tried the last time, but without success. I really want to be involved with this one. Thanks, Linda Buice ___ Mosaic mailing list

Re: [MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Novels for Book Clubs - for Immigration

Patricia Reilly Giff has a bunch of novels on this. It started with Nory Ryan's Song and they are about the Irish famine and immigration to New York. Also, the picture book - When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest. Hope this helps. Linda Buice

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Useful Resources

This is to Pat K- We were talking about The Pocket Book (integrated units) and I mentioned how I liked them and missed doing my leprechaun trap project which was in their Leprechaun Magic thematic unit. After reading some literature on leprechauns, children have the assignment of making a

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) Useful Resources

Hi Sarah, The Pocket Bock is a series of integrated primary units bases on themes. It had a lot of chants, poems, literature extensions, games, etc. It integretes everything into cute themes, bears, eggs, butterflies, leprechauns, pumpkins, etc. I still use activities to date (although I

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic)To Understand

Hi Everyone, I saw someone mention the new book. I am halfway through it and wondered if there will be a discussion group for it? I agree that it will take multiple readings, but boy am I rethinking some things already. I teach in New York State and we have had to take all the cozy things

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) To understand

The reason for the banishment of cozies is the fire safety issue. We have taken all items not sprayed fire retardent out, nothing hangs from the ceiling, we are limited as to how much on the walls, no electrical stuff except district approved, etc. It has been difficult to make it a warm

[MOSAIC] (Mosaic) smartboards

That article is about Promethean boards which are another type of interactive board which has the same idea as a Smartboard. They are incredible! I use one all the time and next year will have one in my room. It takes a lot of getting used to - but is addictive. The kids love it, and there

[MOSAIC] Mosaic(Making Meaning)

Thanks everyone to pointing me in the right direction, now I can follow along. We are just starting to use Interactive Read-Alouds by Linda Hoyt to supplement. I like how Making Meaning puts them into the strategies. I was able to order books that I think will go with strategies (that were

Re: [MOSAIC] (MOSAIC) Sticky notes

Thanks to all that replied. Your ideas were very helpful and I will take them back to my friend who is having trouble. It is always so nice to get help when you need it. Keith - thanks for the information on where my messages went. Linda B ___