[MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Post

2010-07-02 Thread Rhonda Brinkman
Hello Book Whisperer fans, 1. I was not a good reader or a bad reader as a child BUT I did know the people who were better at reading. I hated anything to do with reading out loud or round robin type reading. In fifth grade my teacher assigned a book report on something to do with history. I

[MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Post

2010-07-03 Thread Debbie Mason
Hello to All, I have also been a quiet reader and observer on this website gleaning ideas to share with teachers at my school. I am an avid reader wanting to soak up as much knowledge as I can about reading, struggling readers and motivation. I am pleased this book discussion has begun and kno

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2010-07-01 Thread readinglady1
Rules for the book discussion: 1. Please do not post questions about chapters being read, or how to join discussion to the Mosaic list. These should be sent directly to me offlist at readingla...@aol.com. 2. Responses to readings should be posted to the Mosaic list so we can discuss and r

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2010-07-01 Thread jvmazur
Okay, I've read the intro online and (against my better judgment) ordered the book. 1) Think about your history as a reader. Recall a book that sticks out in your mind and complete the following: Title: Half Magic Author: Edward Eager Give two reasons why the book is important to you: Half M

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2010-07-02 Thread Mena
Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Original Message- From: jvma...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Thu, Jul 1, 2010 12:52 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Post Okay, I've read the intro online and (ag

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2010-07-03 Thread Carol Meyer
Happy 4th of July weekend everyone.  I have been a quiet observer on this website for a couple months and decided that getting involved with this book discussion would be a great way to get involved.  I read Mosaic of thought about 6 yrs ago when I was working on obtaining my reading endorsement

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2010-07-03 Thread soozq55164
mcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Thu, Jul 1, 2010 12:52 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Post Okay, I've read the intro online and (against my better judgment) ordered the book. 1) Think about your history as a reader

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2010-07-03 Thread Sally Thomas
Carol just curious which program you have to use. Are you a BIA school? I do have some culturally relevant curriculum that can be used to teach with Houghton Mifflin? Actually can work regardlessthere is a K set of themes developed around culture (starting with Native American but including

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2010-07-03 Thread beverleepaul
g Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Subject: [MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Post Hello to All, I have also been a quiet reader and observer on this website gleaning ideas to share with teachers at my school. I am an avid reader wanting to soak up as much knowledge as

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2010-07-03 Thread beverleepaul
g Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Subject: [MOSAIC] (Book Whisperer) Book Discussion Post Hello to All, I have also been a quiet reader and observer on this website gleaning ideas to share with teachers at my school. I am an avid reader wanting to soak up as much knowledge as

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2010-07-03 Thread Jennifer Runde
I just got my copy of the book today, and am very eager to take part in these conversations ... 1. I, too, was one of those "flashlight under the covers" readers ... and "bedroom door cracked to take advantage of the hall light" readers (quite sure it's one of the reasons I need glasses

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2010-07-05 Thread Sue Pratt
orrow our books as well. I am excited to read this book and get some new ideas! Happy reading everyone! -- From: Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 12:52 PM To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Subject: Re: [MOSAI

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2010-07-06 Thread readinglady1
I'm glad we began our book discussions this summer with this book. It is an easy read, and pushes me to reflect on my practice. As I read this chapter, I was drawn back to my first days of teaching. We all have a story about our "first year". In fact, there have been many teachers who succ