Re: [MOSAIC] differentiating instruction with a common novel

2009-03-19 Thread demillereed
ic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 8:05 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] differentiating instruction with a common novel Nope, but can talk about using multiple books at differentiated levels around a central theme. Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach and Mentor

Re: [MOSAIC] differentiating instruction with a common novel

2009-03-19 Thread Ljackson
: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:22 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] differentiating instruction with a common novel > Hello, >     Has anyone differentiated instruction with one common novel for an entire > mixed ability classroom?  I am preparing research on this endeavor.  Thanks > for any input

[MOSAIC] differentiating instruction with a common novel

2009-03-18 Thread Marion Carnevale
Hello,     Has anyone differentiated instruction with one common novel for an entire mixed ability classroom?  I am preparing research on this endeavor.  Thanks for any input you may have. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To

Re: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction

2008-10-10 Thread Lespop4
I know this is an old post, but I am always catching up with never enough time. So, I seem to be able to find SPELLING assessments. Is there anything out there for VOCABULARY assessments??? Specifically looking for 6th grade. Thanks, Leslie In a message dated 9/1/2008 8:47:36 P.M. E

Re: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction

2008-09-01 Thread elisa kifer
DSA is Developmental Spelling Assessment...There are 4 stages of spelling, and this assessment allows you to see what stage of spelling your students are in, as well as what "features" (spelling patterns) they have in place and which ones they need instruction. This is not a complex assessment, an

Re: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction

2008-09-01 Thread Patricia Kimathi
I have it just never called it DSA. Do you use the word sorts from her book or from something else? Pat K "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, an

Re: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction

2008-09-01 Thread Patricia Kimathi
What is DSA? Pat K "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." e.e. cummings On Aug 31, 2008, at 11:46 AM, elisa kifer wrote: >

Re: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction

2008-08-31 Thread CNJPALMER
With my K kids I do the comprehension and think alouds with the whole group. I grab small groups to work on surface structure systems (phonics, phonemic awareness) as needed. Jennifer In a message dated 8/31/2008 2:48:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I too do guid

Re: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction

2008-08-31 Thread elisa kifer
I too do guided reading groups. The students are grouped by a combo. of their DRA level and DIBELS scores. I have 4 small groups, I meet with the 2 lower groups 3 times a week and the 2 higher groups 2 times a week. I also use DSA to determine what spelling patterns I need to work on. In my low

Re: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction

2008-08-31 Thread suzie herb
> From: Hamilton, Whitney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Received: Sunday, 31 August, 2008, 12:42 PM > Hello, all. I'm new to the group and seeking fresh > ideas on differentiation. I am in the process o

[MOSAIC] Differentiating Instruction

2008-08-30 Thread Hamilton, Whitney
Hello, all. I'm new to the group and seeking fresh ideas on differentiation. I am in the process of earning my Rank I certification through a program offered in Kentucky called CEO (Continuing Education Option). I've chosen to concentrate my studies on reading and differentiation. My goal is