[MOSAIC] Testimonials

2007-07-31 Thread Zoe Jackson
I'd love to read from some of you who have used the plan for the first twenty days as advocated in The Daily Five and some of you who chose instead the steps given in Guiding Readers and Writers. Why did you chose the schedule you did and how do you feel about it? Thanks. Zoe __

Re: [MOSAIC] Testimonials

2007-07-31 Thread ljackson
I have used neither, but am familiar with only the Guided Readers and Writers. I strongly recommend these steps to our first year teachers, as so many of them are alternatively endorsed, so that they can find their own footing in the classroom. Lori On 7/31/07 3:48 AM, "Zoe Jackson" <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [MOSAIC] Testimonials

2007-07-31 Thread carlsonca
I, too, provide the Guiding Readers from Fountas & Pinnell to new teachers at training. We purchased a book for each teacher in grades 2-6, so I'm not violating copyright laws. We review the idea of establishing community, establishing routines, and getting to know the strengths and weaknesses of t