[MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Carol
I never got phonics until I had to teach phonics--even now 20 years later I have to sound out a word first to get to the isolated sound. That's why I teach 4th. Read in the paper this morning that Bill Gates is really pushing phonics for early reading programs. What happened to balance? Carol/R

[MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-16 Thread Suzanne Goebert
I was just wondering if anyone is using Fountas & Pinnell's Phonics and Word Study program in grade 2? Or is there a phonics program that someone is using that works for them. I am not a of fan of programs or teaching in isolation, but teachers in our district are seeing low phonics scores and

[MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Carrie Cahill
I am going to make a bold move here and say that Ellin Keene does not believe in scripted programs for phonics or any other aspect of reading!! I seem to be in the minority at this point, but I am so disheartened by the conversation on this listserv. The word "Mosaic" really should be take

[MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-24 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
I will send the references for this research to the whole list when I get a minute. In the Meantime, get your hands on Words Their Way. Run!!! Don't walk! It references many of the studies you need. Sent from my iPhone ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@l

[MOSAIC] phonics screening

2010-10-16 Thread Rdheeler
Greetings, I was wondering if anyone has used the Quick Phonics Screener and your thoughts. I currently have a 3rd grader in my class with very poor fluency. She has weak phonics skills. jen ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org

[MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-01-31 Thread Andrea Jenkins
We are transitioning to the Daily 5 and CAFE in k-2. I'm curious to know if any of you have discovered a good phonics program to go along with D5 / CAFE. Currently, each grade level uses as different program, and we are moving to a more systematic approach. I'd love some good recommendations.

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread ljackson
Have any of you read Sandra Wilde's What's a Schwa Sound Anyway? I found it very helpful in understanding what is and is NOT useful in the teaching of phonetics, phonics and spelling. And I have distinct memories of being moved from the top reading group to the middle reading group in second grade

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Renee
On Sep 23, 2007, at 7:28 AM, Carol wrote: > I never got phonics until I had to teach phonics--even now 20 years > later I have to sound out a word first to get to the isolated sound. > That's why I teach 4th. Read in the paper this morning that Bill Gates > is really pushing phonics for early

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Joy
You're getting at what I'm talking about. It is more important that the student be able to do the sounds than to know what they are called. If they can read them, and write them, then what's the big deal? I also have memories of being moved to a lower group and my mom being called into a c

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Joy
I know he dropped out of college when he formed Microsoft, so he has a HS diploma. Renee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a better question: What are Bill Gates' education credentials? Joy/NC/4 [EMAIL PROTECTED] How children learn is as important as what they learn: proce

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Renee
That's precisely my point. I am sick and tired of these yahoos running around acting like they know all about teaching when they actually know nothing at all. Gee. do you think they might have a business agenda? Like raising good little workers who don't think, don't question, and don't

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Anne Patrick
th to power and think for themselves. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Renee Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 4:08 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics That's precisely my point. I

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread ljackson
In South Dakota, that makes him qualified to be a sub and to follow my lesson plans, not to write them. Lori On 9/23/07 1:59 PM, "Joy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I know he dropped out of college when he formed Microsoft, so he has a HS > diploma. > > Renee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread ljackson
Knowing about language from a linguistic point of view helps me understand why so many children have issues with /j/ and /d/ (they are very close in terms of where they are voiced...). But how can you tell an emergent reader to get his mouth ready for the sound as a strategy, when you don't addres

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Joy
After reading your comment, I've come to the conclusion that it's probably more important that the teachers know this than the students. ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Knowing about language from a linguistic point of view helps me understand why so many children have issues with /j/ and

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Ljackson
AIL PROTECTED]> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Date: Sunday, 2007, 23 Of September 15:43 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics > After reading your comment, I've come to the conclusion that it's probably > more important that the teachers know

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Bill Roberts
> > I am sick and tired of these yahoos running around acting like they > know all about teaching when they actually know nothing at all. Isn't that called Congress? Bill ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or mod

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Renee
On Sep 23, 2007, at 3:57 PM, Bill Roberts wrote: > >> >> I am sick and tired of these yahoos running around acting like they >> know all about teaching when they actually know nothing at all. > > Isn't that called Congress? ohboy do NOT get me started on Congress.. Renee "We live in a

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread Janelle
Lori, Where in SD are you from? I grew up in Sturgis! janelle - Original Message - From: "ljackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics > In

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread ljackson
Only when I am in a generous mood... Chuckling, Lori On 9/23/07 4:57 PM, "Bill Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> >> I am sick and tired of these yahoos running around acting like they >> know all about teaching when they actually know nothing at all. > > > Isn't that called Congre

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-23 Thread ljackson
;Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" > > Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 3:24 PM > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics > > >> In South Dakota, that makes him qualified to be a sub and to follow my >> lesson plans, not to write them. >> >> Lo

[MOSAIC] phonics instruction

2007-09-24 Thread John Brich
Last year my school adopted the Orton Gillingham method to teach phonics explicitly. Each teacher was trained in the program. After being a part of the training I had a much better understanding of phonics and how the English language works. The teachers at my school have really enjoyed using

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics

2007-09-24 Thread Beverlee Paul
Add governors. > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Date: Sun, 23 Sep > 2007 18:57:42 -0400> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics> > > > > > > I am sick and > tired of these yahoos running around acting like they > > know all about

[MOSAIC] Phonics Instruction

2008-03-01 Thread wendell berry
I too have taught at a primary school for a long time.17 years and I believe this without a shadow of a doubt that explicit phonics instruction makes the difference when acquiring beginning reading skills. I have taught K, 3rd, 4th, Dyslexia.. Title 1/ARI..TAKS intervention...(during the sa

[MOSAIC] Phonics songs

2007-02-03 Thread Chris
Someone on one of the lists wanted some Phonics songs...this is by my friend and colleague that I teach with...all the Primary classrooms in our district use it. http://www.FunPhonicsFactory.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To un

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-16 Thread Lapenas, Nicole
mail Group Subject: [MOSAIC] phonics program I was just wondering if anyone is using Fountas & Pinnell's Phonics and Word Study program in grade 2? Or is there a phonics program that someone is using that works for them. I am not a of fan of programs or teaching in isolation, but teach

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-16 Thread Dionne, Jeanne
ebert Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 10:51 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] phonics program I was just wondering if anyone is using Fountas & Pinnell's Phonics and Word Study program in grade 2? Or is there a phonics program that someone i

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-16 Thread Renee
ood.k12.il...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Suzanne Goebert Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 9:51 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] phonics program I was just wondering if anyone is using Fountas & Pinnell's Phonics and Word Study program

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-16 Thread Tamara Westmoreland
n=oakwood.k12.il...@literacyworkshop.org] On >> Behalf Of Suzanne Goebert >> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 9:51 AM >> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group >> Subject: [MOSAIC] phonics program >> >> I was just wondering if anyone is usin

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Cepler, Janice
ursday, February 16, 2012 10:51 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] phonics program I was just wondering if anyone is using Fountas & Pinnell's Phonics and Word Study program in grade 2? Or is there a phonics program that someone is using that works

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Lynette DeGraffenried
I have used the program with kindergarten through 3 rd grade and love it. As a Title 1 Coordinator it is great for para professionals working in small groups. It is flexible so that I can target specific needs of students. And it allows for sequential/developmental growth. I also used it as a te

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Lapenas, Nicole
s+lapenasn=oakwood.k12.il...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+lapenasn=oakwood.k12.il...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Carrie Cahill Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 12:07 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] phonics program I am going to make a bold move here and say that Ellin K

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Sally Thomas
Thank you Carrie. And thank you Rene. Could we please get back to the original heart and purpose of this list serve? I guess what I am wondering is how many people are on this list that joined to talk about comprehension, making meaning, supporting thinking, and how we might use the strategies

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Judy Shenker
Totally totally agree with Carrie and Renee. I have been deleting most messages lately (and considering dropping off the listserv) because they were so far from what I thought was this group's common belief system. Judy Judy Shenker Learning Enrichment And Development Coordinator Coordinatrice e

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Suzanne Goebert
p.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+sgoebert=waupun.k12.wi...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Sally Thomas Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 12:54 PM To: mosaic listserve Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program Thank you Carrie. And thank you Rene. Could we please get back to the original heart and purpose of

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Beth
oebert=waupun.k12.wi...@literacyworkshop.org mailto:mosaic-bounces+sgoebert=waupun.k12.wi...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf f Sally Thomas ent: Friday, February 17, 2012 12:54 PM o: mosaic listserve ubject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program Thank you Carrie. And thank you Rene. Could we please get back to the riginal h

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Tamara Westmoreland
f Sally Thomas > Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 12:54 PM > To: mosaic listserve > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program > > Thank you Carrie. And thank you Rene. Could we please get back to the > original heart and purpose of this list serve? I guess what I am wondering >

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Cara Acosta
Look, I don't want to start a debate, but there is a place for phonics skill instruction. It can be weaved into a Reader's workshop format as mini lessons, and then applied in context. There are some kids, particularly LD kids, dyslexic kids, or struggling readers, who do benefit from explicit ph

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
Ok, as moderator it is time for me to step in. First, the purpose of this listserv is comprehension . I could have stepped in and stopped this with a reminder of that, but phonics does play a role in word learning and therefore in comprehension. What Ellin calls surface structure does have a rol

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Renee
No one has suggested that phonics has no place in skill instruction. The question was about **scripted** phonics programs, which I and others do not feel are congruent with the Mosaic of Thought strategies for reading instruction. Of course phonics instruction is part of reading in

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Sally Thomas
I agree with Renee who essentially is agreeing with you Cara. The huge overwhelming approach to reading I see in schools (and I am out there in all kinds of classrooms) is an overwhelming overemphasis on phonics. And it's not phonics in meaningfulcontexts. It's not phonics that's differentiated

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Margy Hillman
_ From: Judy Shenker To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program Totally totally agree with Carrie and Renee. I have been deleting most messages lately (and considering dropping off the listser

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
n Strategies Email Group > > Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 12:20 PM > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program > > Totally totally agree with Carrie and Renee. > I have been deleting most messages lately (and considering dropping off > the listserv) because they were so fa

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
So Renee, why don't you share how you handle this issue? How do you find what kids need? How do you structure your classroom instruction to hit multiple needs? Please share how you kid watch and then use what you've learned? I think there's a lot of people who'd benefit from your experiences. S

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
ot;Hedgehogs > see what is essential and ignore the rest." > cheers, > margy > > > > > From: Judy Shenker > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group > > Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 12:20 PM > Su

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-17 Thread Renee
In a nutshell. I ran an individualized reading program that was basically a combined readers' and writers' workshop, in which students chose their own reading material, and I did comprehensive individual conferences with each student at least a couple of times a week, during which they

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-18 Thread Mlredcon
Personally, I do not understand the debate. Knowing phonics is integral to reading and does not mean that students are not reading for meaning. Bottom line-when we are doing reading instruction (reading for meaning) students should be reading texts that are in their zone of proximal devel

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-18 Thread Dionne, Jeanne
Behalf Of Tamara Westmoreland [westmoreland.tam...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 3:05 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program While I am totally aware that comprehension is the focus of the listerve- I DO appreciate hearing

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-18 Thread Patricia Kimathi
I thank you so much for your post. I love this listserv and value the ideas I have been able to gather from other members. I also value how it allows be to think through my own ideas and hopefully share ideas with others. I find that this is happening less in schools. I know that this ye

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-18 Thread Renee
I think there may be some areas where definitions may not be in line. To me, there is a huge difference between "explict phonics instruction" and "scripted phonics program." I believe the issue was at least for me and a few others who have spoken up that the "Mosaic" strategies wou

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-18 Thread Sally Thomas
And that was also one of Pat Cunningham's strategies. The person who joined us from Canada mentioned valuing her work tremendously. I loved using a poem a week to teach all those ideas. Love also that you didn't just use it for phonics. It was for poetry's sake with the skills needed as tools

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-19 Thread Patricia Kimathi
fer.palmer=hcps@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer=hcps@literacyworkshop.org ] on behalf of Patricia Kimathi [pkima...@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:33 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program I

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-19 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
mail Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program I thank you so much for your post. I love this listserv and value the ideas I have been able to gather from other members. I also value how it allows be to think through my own ideas and hopefully share ideas with others. I find that this is happeni

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-19 Thread Sally Thomas
gt; From: mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer=hcps@literacyworkshop.org > [mosaic-bounces+jennifer.palmer=hcps@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of > Patricia Kimathi [pkima...@earthlink.net] > Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:33 AM > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Ema

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-20 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
fer.palmer=hcps@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of Sally Thomas [sally.thom...@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:08 PM To: mosaic listserve Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program I agree with you Jennifer. Thanks for saying it so clearly. Would it be okay if I share it with my

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-20 Thread seawink3
r To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 4:28 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program Sally Share whatever you wish with your students. I wouldn't put it out there on the list if I was protecting it as my personal intellectual property... :-) (t

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-20 Thread Patricia Kimathi
At least you are in a position to help make changes as I get ready to retire I really feel horrible that I will no longer be able to share what I have learned reading and attending conferences and being part of listserv like this one. What do I do with my time and energy to help? My husba

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-21 Thread Sally Thomas
Pat, I've felt the same. Realizing mywhole identity is wrapped up in being a teacher and making a difference. I have loved volunteering on an ongoing basis in 4 classrooms where the teachers know me and my work and value having me there to really help - not just doing stuff. I work with struggl

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-23 Thread Pauline K Nagle
I have worked in several districts in Michigan and am currently a Curriculum Coordinator for Elementary Instruction. I, too, have been looking at phonics programs, because as I see it, not all teachers are created equal. While I would love to see all teachers creating literature rich, cross-curri

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-23 Thread Pauline K Nagle
Hi everyone, I am a newbie to Mosaic, so have simply been responding to the topics at hand. I can see that this is a passionate group of people with a specific goal in mind...which is to discuss comprehension instruction...correct? I landed on this list serv as I was searching for ideas on how to

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-24 Thread Taryn Vanderburg
Jennifer, I would also appreciate this research. Thank you, Taryn Vanderburg Sent from my iPad On Feb 24, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Judy Shenker wrote: > Hi Jennifer, > > I would be very interested in any research supporting the ineffectiveness > of whole group phonics. > > Thank-you, > > Judy >

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-24 Thread Judy Shenker
Hi Jennifer, I would be very interested in any research supporting the ineffectiveness of whole group phonics. Thank-you, Judy Judy Shenker Learning Enrichment And Development Coordinator Coordinatrice en enrichissement et développement de l'apprentissage Lower Canada College 4090, avenue Ro

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-24 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
Pauline , I understand your dilemma. I am in the same position. Yet, no matter how good the program, the only thing that's going to level the playing field is PD. We started Wilson before Fountas and Pinnell. The problem I see with any phonics program is that it teaches the same skills to ever

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-24 Thread Ward, Lisa
l=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+wardl=laramie1@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Taryn Vanderburg Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 7:36 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Cc: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAI

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-24 Thread Katie Green
On 2/24/2012 2:49 PM, Palmer, Jennifer wrote: I will send the references for this research to the whole list when I get a minute. In the Meantime, get your hands on Words Their Way. Run!!! Don't walk! It references many of the studies you need. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-24 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
Gena... Can you share how you are using it and what PD was given to teachers?? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 24, 2012, at 7:48 PM, "Gena Schuck" wrote: > I love words their way! My district is very data driven but sold on it!! > > Blessings, > ~Gena~ > > On Feb 24, 2012, at 2:49 PM, "Palmer, Jen

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-24 Thread Gena Schuck
I love words their way! My district is very data driven but sold on it!! Blessings, ~Gena~ On Feb 24, 2012, at 2:49 PM, "Palmer, Jennifer" wrote: > I will send the references for this research to the whole list when I get a > minute. In the Meantime, get your hands on Words Their Way. Run!!!

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program

2012-02-24 Thread Pauline K Nagle
Yes, Jennifer, agreed. PD is vital and differentiation is imperative. We use a workshop format for reading and writing and I'd like to move people into learning about word study. I just want to equal the playing field by having one stronger product to start with as a foundation, rather than ever

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-25 Thread Amy McGovern
p.org > Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:52:06 + > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research.. > > Gena... Can you share how you are using it and what PD was given to teachers?? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 24, 2012, at 7:48 PM, "Gena Schuck" wrote: > >

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-25 Thread Gena Schuck
We test our students three times during the year to check on progress. I usually have 4-6 separate groups of spelling/word study levels going. Each week on Monday I bring each group over to my table and we go over their skill for the week. Then I give them a corresponding word sort that goes wit

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-26 Thread Renee
27;s workshop/ Guided Reading/ and WTW have insights on how you balance all of this, I'm sure many of us would love to hear from you. Thanks for reading this. Amy McGovern Educational Consultant District Literacy Coach Title I Reading Teacher Wausau, WI From: jennifer.pal...@hcps.org To: mo

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-26 Thread Elizabeth Sledge
how you balance all of this, I'm sure many of us would love to hear from you. Thanks for reading this. Amy McGovern Educational Consultant District Literacy Coach Title I Reading Teacher Wausau, WI From: jennifer.pal...@hcps.org To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:52:06 + S

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-26 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
roup kids for meaningful small group > reading instruction, then bring another small group together for word > study. There are only so many hours in the day. If those of you who > are having success with reader's workshop/ Guided Reading/ and WTW have > insights on how you balanc

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-26 Thread Jan Sanders
ful movement pushing forward to merge the best of code > based instruction, with the best of meaning based instruction, combining > this with the most current research on the brain and how it learns to > read. > > One last comment...Words their Way is certainly research > proven.

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-26 Thread Deaneen Pashea
ent...Words their Way is certainly research > proven. Moats even includes the Developmental Spelling Inventory in the > appendix of Speech to Print. However, WTW can be difficult due to > management issues. It's tough to group kids for meaningful small group > readi

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-27 Thread Renee
Hi Elizabeth and all Like you, it took me years to tweak my independent reading and writing program (that's what I called it, as I began this before readers' workshop was the in thing). Every year I changed how I did things, how I did conferencing, what was on the students' checksheets, ho

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics research..

2012-02-27 Thread Cathy Walker
Renee I am interested! Your experience will aid our endeavours Cathy On 2012-02-27, at 7:26 AM, Renee wrote: > Hi Elizabeth and all > > Like you, it took me years to tweak my independent reading and writing > program (that's what I called it, as I began this before readers' workshop > was

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics screening

2010-10-17 Thread Kelly Andrews-Babcock
I've used the QPS (Quick Phonics Screener) to assess struggling readers for a couple of years. It will give you information as to where they are breaking down - in phonics. If they really struggle with it - you may want to do some phonological testing. The PAST (Phonological Awareness Skills Tes

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics screening

2010-10-17 Thread Mary Ann Walker
ich I have already done), version B for MOY, and version C for EOY. I believe that it is published by Scholastic. You can find different QPS versions on the internet, one of which included real words and nonsense words. Mary Ann - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Saturday, October

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics screening

2010-10-17 Thread read3
I think it's published by Read Naturally. -Original Message- From: Mary Ann Walker To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Sun, Oct 17, 2010 9:54 am Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics screening I have used the QPS for several years. The

Re: [MOSAIC] phonics screening

2010-10-17 Thread Mary Ann Walker
You're right, it is Read Naturally. Mary Ann - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 10:18 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics screening I think it's published by Read Naturally. -Original Message- From: Mary Ann Walker To: Mosaic:

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-01-31 Thread Dionne, Jeanne
ton.k12.ct...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Andrea Jenkins Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 1:52 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Phonics program We are transitioning to the Daily 5 and CAFE in k-2. I'm curious to know if any of you have discovered a good pho

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-01-31 Thread MaryJo Costello
"Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" writes: >We are transitioning to the Daily 5 and CAFE in k-2. I'm curious to know if >any of you have discovered a good phonics program to go along with D5 / CAFE. >Currently, each grade level uses as different program, and we are moving

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-01-31 Thread Basala, Maureen
, January 31, 2011 12:52 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Phonics program We are transitioning to the Daily 5 and CAFE in k-2. I'm curious to know if any of you have discovered a good phonics program to go along with D5 / CAFE. Currently, each grade

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-01-31 Thread Jeana Wise
My son's kindergarten class uses Rowland Reading Program and he loves it. It introduces letter and sounds as a "Superkid" character, integrating each superkid into reading and writing, and emphasizes blending the letter sounds all throughout the program. As a former first grade teacher, it reall

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-01 Thread Beverlee Paul
The Daily 5, and especially CAFE, do not lend themselves to phonics programs. CAFE is build on teaching word attack, comprehension, fluency strategies and providing time, space, and literacy materials for those strategies to be used and deepened. Mini-lessons are usually developed as a result of

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-02 Thread CAG
nse. Cathy - Original Message - From: "Beverlee Paul" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program The Daily 5, and especially CAFE, do not lend themselves to phonics programs.

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-03 Thread Laurie Tandy
nkins To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Mon, Jan 31, 2011 8:40 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Phonics program We are transitioning to the Daily 5 and CAFE in k-2. I'm curious to know if any of you have discovered a good phonics program to go along with D5 / CAFE. Curre

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-04 Thread MaryJo Costello
"Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" writes: >Does anyone have any thoughts about reading and teaching kids the >comprehension strategies, or are we all so >pressured by RTI, phonics instruction, and standardized testing of discrete >skills that we've forgotten about real

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-04 Thread Sandy Townsend
rn to read. From: mosaic-bounces+stownsend=emsd37@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+stownsend=emsd37@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of Laurie Tandy [ltandy1...@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 11:40 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program Does a

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-04 Thread Andrea Jenkins
, knowledgeable educators to turn to for sage advice. Andrea - Original Message - From: "MaryJo Costello" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Cc: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Friday, February 4, 2011 7:14:59 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] P

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-05 Thread Kelly Alexander
Good Luck! :) --- On Fri, 2/4/11, Andrea Jenkins wrote: From: Andrea Jenkins Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Date: Friday, February 4, 2011, 4:23 PM First, I want to think everyone who responded to my post about phoni

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-05 Thread Vickie Julka
ls this year. Good Luck! :) > > --- On Fri, 2/4/11, Andrea Jenkins wrote: > > From: Andrea Jenkins > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" < > mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Date: Friday, February

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-06 Thread CAG
Vickie - Can you share how the Phonics/Word Study piece is political? Thanks. Cathy - Original Message - From: "Vickie Julka" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics pr

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-06 Thread Vickie Julka
- From: "Vickie Julka" < > vju...@madison.k12.wi.us> > > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" < > mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 12:56 PM > > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-06 Thread Beverlee Paul
Regie Routman so believes in high expectations; it would be so helpful for the "balanced literacy is so touchy-feely-wishy-washy" people to read her. Some anti-BL folk simply don't understand how much teaching goes on, instead believing it to be kind of laissez faire. On Feb 6, 2011 1:06 PM, "Vicki

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-06 Thread Karen MacKinnon
gotten about real reading? > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Andrea Jenkins > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group > > Sent: Mon, Jan 31, 2011 8:40 am > Subject: [MOSAIC] Phonics program &

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-06 Thread hccarlson
omprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Sunday, February 6, 2011 2:15:11 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program Regie Routman so believes in high expectations; it would be so helpful for the "balanced literacy is so touchy-feely-wishy-washy" people to read her. Some anti-BL f

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-06 Thread Kelly Alexander
iteracy K-2 and many of our units in 3-5 are also integrated. --- On Sat, 2/5/11, Vickie Julka wrote: From: Vickie Julka Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Date: Saturday, February 5, 2011, 5:56 PM Kelly, I am especially

Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program

2011-02-06 Thread Janet Witmer
To what book are you referring (Keene's Drrper Comprehension) I'd like to follow up and read that. janet > Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 21:29:15 + > From: hccarl...@comcast.net > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Phonics program > > Does this g

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