Re: [MOSAIC] Re-replies to my fluency v. comprehension/Tim

2007-05-26 Thread Joy
Hi Tim, Welcome! Your comments about fluency are right on with what I do in my classroom. I am not teaching my students to read faster, they are reading faster and with better expression because they are becoming better at comprehension. The strategies I teach them give them real tools to help

Re: [MOSAIC] Re-replies to my fluency v. comprehension/Tim

2007-05-27 Thread Tim Rasinski
Hi Joy -- sounds like you are using DIBELS in a very thoughtful manner. We use it also in our work with kids -- it can offer some good information on how to work with students. The DIBELS scores will improve with good solid teaching that is always focused on making meaning. tim At 11:0