Re: [MOSAIC] off topic - iready

2014-08-03 Thread paltm81324
We piloted it this year in our middle school. Supposedly it is being purchased for next year. The program we used it with was AIS. We found that it gave us good information to plan lessons that addressed the students needs. Pat Dwyer www.pawsofwood.com www.etsy.com/shop/aussieresc www.canine

[MOSAIC] off topic - iready

2014-08-02 Thread cag...@myfairpoint.net
Has anyone used iready as a diagnostic or for Universal Screening (RTI)? Thanks. Cathy mail2web LIVE Free email based on Microsoft Exchange technology - http://link.mail2web.com/LIVE

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic: Design of School Website

2012-07-24 Thread Cox, Daniel
Sorry I sent a blank email yesterday!!! I would suggest the following: 1.) appealing colors (hopefully school colors) 2.) links to teachers personal pages (if applicable) 3.) principal, vp, nurse, attendance phone numbers on home page 4.) calendar of major school events (picture day, grandp

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic: Design of School Website

2012-07-24 Thread Betsy Lafontant
I was on a committee that revamped our school website. We stuck to these principles: 1. Figure out who your audience is - Students (current or prospective)? Parents (current or prospective)? Teachers? Keep them in mind when designing or redesigning the site. 2. Make it clean with only as few b

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic: Design of School Website

2012-07-23 Thread Cox, Daniel
Sent from my iPhone On Jul 23, 2012, at 7:54 PM, "rascal...@aol.com" wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > I hope you have all enjoyed your summer! I can't believe it has gone by > so quickly > > Anyway, as part of my duties this upcoming school year, I have agreed to > "tackle" updating our

[MOSAIC] Off Topic: Design of School Website

2012-07-23 Thread Rascal570
Hi Everyone, I hope you have all enjoyed your summer! I can't believe it has gone by so quickly Anyway, as part of my duties this upcoming school year, I have agreed to "tackle" updating our school website. I was wondering if anyone had any GREAT ideas for a school website? What

[MOSAIC] Off Topic - for Second and Third Grade Teachers

2012-06-30 Thread Beverlee Paul
I'm here for advice today. I have two friends who are beginning new grade assignments this year and want to recommend books to them. If you have time, could you please jot down your top professional books? Please email me at beverleep...@gmail.com. Thanks!! _

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic - retirement

2011-05-23 Thread Misner, Sarah
prehension Strategies Email Group' Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] off topic - retirement Teacherspayteachers.com I buy items all the time from the website. They are terrific and it helps teachers out that are looking for different books. Melanie Flemming Third Grade Franklin Elementary School ~Developi

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic - retirement

2011-05-23 Thread Flemming, Melanie E.
+mflemming=bcps@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+mflemming=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Cathy Moore Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 1:03 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] off topic - retirement I hope many of you do not mind me asking an off-topic

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic - retirement

2011-05-23 Thread Corbett, Amy L.
iteracyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Beverlee Paul [beverleep...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 9:46 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] off topic - retirement Me too. Never thought it would end like this On May 21, 2011 7:44 PM, wrote: > &

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic - retirement

2011-05-21 Thread Beverlee Paul
Me too. Never thought it would end like this On May 21, 2011 7:44 PM, wrote: > > Hey Cathy! > I am doing the same thing. I have my own Early Childhood library, and it > sounds like you do, too. I have sold some on Teacher's Bargain Basement. > I am really not interested in making money, I just wan

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic - retirement

2011-05-21 Thread Kinderjane
Hey Cathy! I am doing the same thing. I have my own Early Childhood library, and it sounds like you do, too. I have sold some on Teacher's Bargain Basement. I am really not interested in making money, I just want to get them to someone who will use them. Amazon.com will buy some of t

[MOSAIC] off topic - retirement

2011-05-21 Thread Cathy Moore
I hope many of you do not mind me asking an off-topic question. I am retiring this year after 35 wonderful years of teaching. Over the years I have collected many (100++) professional books. One of my goals for retirement is to clean out my house so naturally I need to send these books to ne

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retirement

2011-05-19 Thread Dluhos Sara (31R024)
ading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retirement This book is available from many book sellers. Here's the link to the book from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/What-There-Were-Teachers-Celebrate/dp/1416551972 Ellen Ellen Stein Reading Resource Te

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retirement

2011-05-19 Thread Stein, Ellen H.
From: mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+estein=bcps@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Dluhos Sara (31R024) Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 10:33 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retireme

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retirement

2011-05-19 Thread Dluhos Sara (31R024)
Carey [sca...@columbia.k12.mo.us] Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 10:18 PM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retirement There is a book I got from another teacher, who gave it to me when I started after my student teaching. It is called "What If There Were N

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retirement

2011-05-11 Thread Samantha Carey
There is a book I got from another teacher, who gave it to me when I started after my student teaching. It is called "What If There Were No Teachers." Also, there is a poem I gave one of my graduating teacher friends entitled "10 Things All Teachers Need" or "Teacher Survival Kit." You can i

[MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - retirement

2011-05-11 Thread Beverlee Paul
I come to you again...wanting. Do any of you know a poem or an essay or an inspirational piece either to a teacher who is retiring or from a teacher that is retiring? I'd be ever so grateful if you'd share with me. Bev in Nebraska -- "If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to c

[MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - Institute of Reading Development

2011-05-04 Thread Beverlee Paul
I apologize for this off-topic-topic, but I just don't where else to get unbiased information. If you have any direct information about this summer reading program, could you please respond to this e-mail OFF-LIST so I could ask some questions? Thanks. summer reading program offered by Portland

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-07 Thread Casey1532
I don't know if this is of any help but Az Dept of Ed has Discrete Skills Inventory _http://www.ade.state.az.us/oelas/downloads/DSIAllLevels.pdf_ (http://www.ade.state.az.us/oelas/downloads/DSIAllLevels.pdf) Good Luck, Karen ___ Mosaic mailing l

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-03 Thread Smith, Sharon L.
...@literacyworkshop.or g] On Behalf Of Travaglini, Cynthia Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 12:16 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum this website is coming up invalid. -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-03 Thread Stewart, L
AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum AAAWWUBBIS is an acronym used by Six-Traits and Jeff Anderson for the common coordinating conjunctions after, although, as, when, while, until, because, before, it, since. You can find a curr

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-03 Thread Travaglini, Cynthia
: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum AAAWWUBBIS is an acronym used by Six-Traits and Jeff Anderson for the common coordinating conjunctions after, although, as, when, while, until, because, before, it, since. You can find a

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-03 Thread Smith, Sharon L.
] On Behalf Of Travaglini, Cynthia Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 12:16 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum this website is coming up invalid. -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+ctravaglini

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-03 Thread Smith, Sharon L.
, 2010 5:20 PM To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum Lori, Can you tell me what AAAWWUBBIS is from your standards? Thank you, Joan -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+jfollansbee=hopkin

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-02 Thread Joan Follansbee
: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 4:24 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum I don't know if this will help, but here is the 6-8 piece developed in my former district. We leaned heavily on Jeff Anderson's books in developing these stand

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-02 Thread EDWARD JACKSON
%20Grammar%20Standards%20Version%202-1.pdf Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist Broken Bow, NE EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me > From: sarah.stork...@sendit.nodak.edu > Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:28:00 -0600 > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topi

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-02 Thread Beverlee Paul
tering > Mechanics. > --Original Message-- > From: Andrea Jenkins > Sender: mosaic-bounces+kashook73=yahoo@literacyworkshop.org > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group > ReplyTo: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group > Subject: [

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-02 Thread Sarah Storkson
NE > > > > > > > EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD > Join me > >> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:18:20 -0600 >> From: jenki...@oakhillschool.org >> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org >> Subject: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum >> >

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-02 Thread EDWARD JACKSON
:18:20 -0600 > From: jenki...@oakhillschool.org > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum > > Hello. We are curriculum mapping and need a consistent grammar scope and > sequence 1st-6th. Does anyone recommend a solid grammar scope

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-02 Thread kashook73
Comprehension Strategies Email Group ReplyTo: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum Sent: Feb 2, 2010 10:18 AM Hello. We are curriculum mapping and need a consistent grammar scope and sequence 1st-6th. Does anyone recommend a solid

[MOSAIC] Off Topic - Grammar Curriculum

2010-02-02 Thread Andrea Jenkins
Hello. We are curriculum mapping and need a consistent grammar scope and sequence 1st-6th. Does anyone recommend a solid grammar scope and sequence? Does anyone have a program that they like and find useful? We are a writing workshop school and use Sitton Spelling, which has some elements of g

[MOSAIC] Off topic- Curriculum Coach

2009-09-17 Thread Kendra Carroll
I recently took a job as a curriculum coach and would love to read a text about how to do my job well. Since this is off-topic you can email me at kendra.carr...@gmail.com. Thanks! Kendra Carroll Elementary Teacher Coach Sandy Ridge Elementary School: Amostown Rd; Sandy Ridge, NC 27046 Phone

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC

2009-08-16 Thread djchan
No, sorry. I hope you are able to contact that person soon. Deidra Chandler - Original Message - From: To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC Thank you! The person that I'm

[MOSAIC] OFF-TOPIC - Gmail

2009-08-16 Thread Beverlee Paul
Okay, I'm resorting to you guys with what I know has to be a simple question, but I can't seem to find the simple answer. My e-mails for Mosaic used to "stack" or be "strung together" by threads. I have no idea what I've done, but now they're all separate, like hotmail or others. Can anyone tell

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC

2009-08-16 Thread beverleepaul
es Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC Beverly, I am not a consultant for schools. I am a retired public school teacher who currently teaches developmental reading at a community college. I was involved in a discussion recently about phonics and the need for some students to receive direct

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC

2009-08-16 Thread djchan
;Beverlee Paul" To: Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:15 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC I'm looking for our member who is a consultant for school interested in doing direct instruction. I want to make sure I understood something earlier. If you are the one, could you please contac

[MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC

2009-08-13 Thread Beverlee Paul
I'm looking for our member who is a consultant for school interested in doing direct instruction. I want to make sure I understood something earlier. If you are the one, could you please contact me off-list? I'm not sure of the spelling, but is it Dierdra Chandler? __

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - progress monitoring

2009-08-13 Thread Jeanne Crider
I'd love to hear too. We use AIMSweb and I can't stand it! - Original Message - From: "Beverlee Paul" To: Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:23 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - progress monitoring I am interested in hearing OFF-LIST about any systems of progres

[MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - progress monitoring

2009-08-12 Thread Beverlee Paul
I am interested in hearing OFF-LIST about any systems of progress-monitoring any of use that is not commercial, such as AIMSweb or DIBELS. I think we have a chance of dropping a commercial program if I can come up with something concrete. Thanks so much.Bev Paul, beverleep...@gmail.com __

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC-recommendations needed

2009-05-31 Thread Beverlee Paul
> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" < > mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:02 PM > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC-recommendations needed > > > > Go immediately to the Stenhouse and Heinemann sites and j

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC-recommendations needed

2009-05-31 Thread Laura
I reccommend Comprehension Connections and The Daily Five - Original Message - From: "Beverlee Paul" To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:02 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC-recommendations needed G

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC-recommendations needed

2009-05-31 Thread Beverlee Paul
Go immediately to the Stenhouse and Heinemann sites and just slow through all their professional development materials. Especially note Lucy Calkins and Regie Routman materials. Oh, heck, it's all great; don't narrow your focus at all, just read, read, read and decide what your school needs the m

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC-recommendations needed

2009-05-31 Thread Kukonis
Document cameras are the best in first grade... I use it all the time in math... fraction overlays... counting coins, ... you name it... I also love it in writing workshop... My kids use the document reader to teach lessons... they show their work and share their thinking and it is like magic

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC-recommendations needed

2009-05-31 Thread Susan Cronk
document cameras are awesome to use teachers and kids can display work, show excerpts from books magazine articles etc. I first saw one being used at Teacher's College and I have one in my room along with my Smartboard. I use Inspiration and Kidspiration with students and it is fantastic for a vi

[MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC-recommendations needed

2009-05-30 Thread Jane Ault
I need help from the knowledgeable members of this listserv. I need suggestions for great reading books, resources, software, equipment and/or professional development for an elementary school. I just found out that we are receiving some new grant money which needs to be spent quickly. Any recom

[MOSAIC] off topic

2009-03-17 Thread read3
Hi all.? Is anyone in the greater Hartford, CT area using Fundations, either in the classroom or in small support groups for students?? Please email me off linethank you! Martha mhers...@berlinschools.org ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacywork

[MOSAIC] off topic--snowman ornaments

2008-12-14 Thread Sharon
This has nothing to do with comprehension instruction but I'm desperate! My kiddos are making the handprint snowman ornaments and I can not find the decorated tag/poem that goes with it. Can anyone out there help me? Sharon/WI -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a communit

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - math

2008-10-14 Thread Renee
On Oct 14, 2008, at 2:22 PM, Tamara Westmoreland wrote: > Does anyone know if there is a math listserve? For those who are interested in discussing math teaching and learning: Elementary Teachers Applying Whole Math is a discussion group for teachers who are interested in using constructivist,

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - math

2008-10-14 Thread Tamara Westmoreland
Does anyone know if there is a math listserve? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:00 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - math

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - math

2008-10-14 Thread cnjpalmer
-Original Message- From: Beverlee Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:17 am Subject: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - math I'm sorry to post off-topic, but I need a way to start some considerations and this group is the best go-to source I know, so for

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - math

2008-10-14 Thread Beverlee Paul
inclined to put it left of the halfway mark, > toward the constructivist end. I welcome any rebuttals on this!! That's > just > a guess. > > Melissa/VA/2nd > > . > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - math

2008-10-14 Thread Melissa Kile
end. I welcome any rebuttals on this!! That's just a guess. Melissa/VA/2nd . > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beverlee Paul > Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:17 AM > To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: [MOSAIC] OF

Re: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - math

2008-10-14 Thread lindbird
Paul Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:17 AM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - math I'm sorry to post off-topic, but I need a way to start some considerations and this group is the best go-to source I know, so forgive me and I'll try not to take up too much of t

[MOSAIC] OFF TOPIC - math

2008-10-14 Thread Beverlee Paul
I'm sorry to post off-topic, but I need a way to start some considerations and this group is the best go-to source I know, so forgive me and I'll try not to take up too much of the group's space. I have heard some discussion about Everyday Math, Investigations, and Expressions, but haven't paid ad

[MOSAIC] off topic

2008-09-21 Thread Kukonis
As I was gathering my charts from the attic that I need this week... I was thinking hard about Felicia's question to me what was the turning point for our district in terms of reader's workshop I decided that it is not materials (though certainly that helps) and it is not exactly stru

[MOSAIC] Off Topic: Travel Buddy

2008-08-19 Thread vsper547
I have been a lurker for years. I am a 1st grade teacher in Utah interested in mentoring a Travel Buddy(stuffed animal) with 5 other K-3 teachers.? If you are interested please email me off list at either [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you.? Verla in Utah __

[MOSAIC] Off Topic: Teacher documentary

2008-06-16 Thread Michelle TeGrootenhuis
Take a look at the trailer available on this website: http://schoolsmatter.blogspot.com/2008/06/trailer-for-new-film-on-teachers.h tml -Michelle TG/IA www.mrstg.com ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your mem

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-11 Thread Mikons6
Thanks everybody! You're awesome. I have so many great suggestions to work off of. michele **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg0005000102) ___ Mosaic mailing

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-11 Thread Mary and Pete Montoya
publishers who make phonetic books for older children. Reading aloud stories on topics he enjoys, would also be a great model for him. Hang in there! :) - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 6:18 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-11 Thread Carol Lau
osaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated Hi Everyone, Sorry about this off topic response but you're the best resource that I have right now. My son is going into the 4th grade. He has already repeated Kindergarten because he wasn't "developmenta

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-11 Thread ljackson
The way he hears sounds can impact the way he learns to associate sound with symbol. It probably is not hearing related, but it would be a shame if that were the issue. Lori On 6/11/08 12:00 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Not since he was an infant. There is a family his

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-11 Thread Mikons6
Not since he was an infant. There is a family history of hearing loss so all of the kids were tested right after they were born. They do do a hearing test at our health screening in school. I never gave that a thought. **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-11 Thread ljackson
Both of these spellings would be considered pretty sound for a first grade student in control of sounds (and probably because they match his speech). I realize that this is a much older kid, but did you say whether his hearing had ever been tested? Lori On 6/11/08 7:18 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-11 Thread Mikons6
Thanks to everyone for your ideas and suggestions! I really appreciate it! Michele **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg0005000102) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosa

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-11 Thread Mikons6
His spelling is awful. He recently took a phone message for me and wrote the last name of "Curtis" as "Chertest", and "talk" as "tack". Thanks for the suggestions. **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg000

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-11 Thread Mikons6
When he reads with me he struggles with decoding. His fluency is really poor. I'm sure that's where he's losing the comprehension **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg0005000102) __

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-10 Thread djchan
ssage - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 7:01 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated > Hi Everyone, > Sorry about this off topic response but you're the best resource that I > have > right now. My son is going into the 4th grad

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-10 Thread CNJPALMER
The problem may actually be auditory rather than visual. Can he break words down into individual sounds? Can he take off the beginning or ending sounds of a word and tell you what is left? Can he sound words out? If he has trouble in these areas, the problem may be phonemic awareness. If h

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-10 Thread HERBERT Suzanne
l 'intervention' can take place to support your son. S -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 6:02 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-10 Thread ljackson
Michelle, Before I jumped to any conclusion, I would do a miscue analysis with him. Lori On 6/10/08 5:01 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > Sorry about this off topic response but you're the best resource that I have > right now. My son is going into the 4th

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-10 Thread Melinda Jurus
Just curious-what do you see when you sit down and read with him? Is he able to read a page and re-tell it? Or discuss what he just read? What types of mistakes do you hear when he reads out loud? On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 7:01 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > His evaluation shows > that his ora

[MOSAIC] Off Topic But Replys Appreciated

2008-06-10 Thread Mikons6
Hi Everyone, Sorry about this off topic response but you're the best resource that I have right now. My son is going into the 4th grade. He has already repeated Kindergarten because he wasn't "developmentally ready". His DRA score at the end of 3rd grade was an early 2nd. His ScanTron tes

[MOSAIC] off topic-library

2008-05-13 Thread Jennifer Halter
Please help.Our district wants to have an innovative, state of the art technology libraryDo you have one? If so, what does it look like? Thank you, Jennifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscri

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic math conversation

2008-05-04 Thread Waingort Jimenez, Elisa
Hi Linda, I see a couple of people have already responded... Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada Elisa - I would love to get the title of the book you mention. I am going back into the classroom after seven years as a reading specialist, and th

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic math conversation

2008-05-04 Thread Lisa Szyska
It's called Comprehending Math by Arthur Hyde. Excellent book. lisa 2/3 IL . I have the > book but I can't remember the > title. I think Ellin Keene wrote the foreword. Be a better friend, newsho

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic Math discussion - Closing

2008-05-03 Thread Renee
At the risk of having fingers wagged at me, I think I would just like to note that the original post on this topic included the fact that it was believed by teachers that the kids were not doing well with Everyday Math partly because of the amount of reading it requires. Sounds like reading

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic Math discussion - Closing

2008-05-03 Thread Keith Mack
I was working today and just returned to my home office. I was blown away by all the interest in the Math thread - over 20 posts in ~12 hours. I was doubly glad to see Jennifer chime in (as she should have) about staying true to the list mission. I know that there were great info and ideas on the

Re: [MOSAIC] Off Topic Math discussion

2008-05-03 Thread Renee
Joy, You might be interested in the TAWL listserv: The archives are available at http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/tawl.html On May 3, 2008, at 4:09 PM, Joy wrote: > Or, is there some way that a general discussion group about best > practices in instruction could be started? Would anyone

[MOSAIC] Off Topic Math discussion

2008-05-03 Thread Joy
Jennifer, and all other Mosaic members, I love this group dearly, and respect the opinions and information shared. This is where I get my intellectual "fix." If the discussions are taken off the list, then I fear I, and others will miss out in the rich discussions about what matters most -

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic math conversation

2008-05-03 Thread Renee
On May 3, 2008, at 10:06 AM, Waingort Jimenez, Elisa wrote: > And actually, for a next book study we might consider the book that > correlates the strategies with math. I have the book but I can't > remember the title. I think Ellin Keene wrote the foreword. The book is called "Comprehending

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic math conversation

2008-05-03 Thread MrsJRoman
I don't believe that we as teachers or facilitators of learning can successfully present any content material to students at any level unless we ourselves have an understanding of what comprehension is and is not. That true understanding only is possibly when we as teachers provide our studen

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic math conversation

2008-05-03 Thread lindafarns
Elisa - I would love to get the title of the book you mention. I am going back into the classroom after seven years as a reading specialist, and the one thing that I know will cause heart palpitations is teaching math differently than I do with reading and writing - i.e. the workshop model. Pe

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic math conversation

2008-05-03 Thread Waingort Jimenez, Elisa
If it's in the summer - preferably in July - I could do it. I've had this book for a while now and it would give me the impetus to read it. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada Elisa Do you want to moderate it??? ;-) Jennifer

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic math conversation

2008-05-03 Thread Beverlee Paul
Well, now I feel like an idiot. While I was growling over my keyboard, folks better than I were responding. Sorry for the off-topic topic. > Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:34:51 -0400> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: > mosaic@literacyworkshop.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MOSAI

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic math conversation

2008-05-03 Thread CNJPALMER
Elisa Do you want to moderate it??? ;-) Jennifer In a message dated 5/3/2008 1:09:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And actually, for a next book study we might consider the book that correlates the strategies with math. I have the book but I can't remember the ti

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic math conversation

2008-05-03 Thread Waingort Jimenez, Elisa
And actually, for a next book study we might consider the book that correlates the strategies with math. I have the book but I can't remember the title. I think Ellin Keene wrote the foreword. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada Sorry Jennife

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic math conversation

2008-05-03 Thread bonitadee61
Sorry Jennifer, I always forget that the Mosiac list tries to keep true to reading comprehension. When a topic is raised where I have thoughts or passion, I tend to jump in. That said, I will now make the connection between all this math talk and reading comprehension. Do teachers require ma

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic Poetry title

2008-03-18 Thread Joy
I just bought: Poetry Speaks to Children it comes with a CD that has recordings of 50 poems. http://tinyurl.com/2nm7eb Joy/NC/4 [EMAIL PROTECTED] How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content go hand in hand. http://www.responsiveclassroom

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat

2008-03-18 Thread Paula
I second Fletcher's book...it's one of my students' favorites! Bonita DeAmicis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would include A Writing Kind of Day by Ralph FLetcher in my poetry library for elementary students. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacywor

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat

2008-03-17 Thread Diane Baker
Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat Is it Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes? And, if so, do you happen to have an idea where it could be purchased? Too expensive on Amazon cuz it's "out of print" or something. Thanks for the lead. > Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic /Conference

2008-03-17 Thread susan donnelly
Good Morning Colleagues I enjoy reading your posts its been a pleasure I 've learned so much; I thank you all this is very off topic but if you live in the Chicago area can someone email me and tell when Ellin is coming to Chicago/Oak Lawn Hilton this spring ? Have a Merry St Patric

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat

2008-03-16 Thread DSWLB
I agree this is wonderful poetry book. Everyone loves it. They can visualize the poems. Diane **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ Mosaic m

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat

2008-03-15 Thread ANNESECJ
:06 -0400> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: > mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat> > > Beverlee...> My fifth grade students love Roald Dahl's poem book - I can get > the title if you need it...the poems are all based on his books. Alt

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat

2008-03-15 Thread Rhonda Brinkman
These titles will catch the reluctant readers as well as others. The beautiful photos are always a hit! "Stone Bench in an Empty Park" Paul Janeczko "Toasting Marshmallows" ? All by Jane Yolen: "Least Things: Poems about small Natures" "Snow, Snow" "Wild Wings" "Sea Watch" "Fine Feathered Frie

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat

2008-03-15 Thread Bonita DeAmicis
I would include A Writing Kind of Day by Ralph FLetcher in my poetry library for elementary students. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat

2008-03-15 Thread CNJPALMER
Donald Graves' book "Baseball, Snakes and Summer Squash" is fantastic. I have hooked some of my macho boys with the poems in it. They are also great for visualizing and inferring, Jennifer In a message dated 3/15/2008 7:53:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Caroline

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat

2008-03-15 Thread rkheim
Caroline Kennedy's A Family of Poems has a wide assortment of wonderful poetry. -- Original message from Beverlee Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -- > Hello - I am currently adding titles to our leveled library and have a > request > of you all. I'd like to add some poetry b

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat

2008-03-15 Thread Beverlee Paul
> mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat> > > Beverlee...> My fifth grade students love Roald Dahl's poem book - I can get > the title if you need it...the poems are all based on his books. Although the > book doesn't contain a wid

Re: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat

2008-03-15 Thread Diane Baker
nts hooked... From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Beverlee Paul Sent: Sat 3/15/2008 7:52 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] off topic somewhat Hello - I am currently adding titles to our leveled library and have a request of you all. I'd like to

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