II plan my year using a specific order because I NEED it! And I think in 1st there is a logic to it for the kids. I start by building stamina and teaching about metacognition, building the workshop procedures with the kids. Then I move into schema, but I don't stop teaching about metacognition, building stamina, or workshop format (read to self, buddy read, listen to reading). After about 6 weeks (depends on the kids) I add visualizing. But, I don't stop teaching schema, metacognition, etc. I'm adding and building for the kids so they will see how we use them all.
AND.....if while I'm teaching schema, something comes up about visualizing-I take the time to teach. AND...when I have them draw a response...I tell them what they are doing. And, I praise them for asking questions before, during, and after reading when we may only be on schema-labeling what they did. So I take the time to introduce all the strategies as they come up so they have heard about them long before we get to MY plan of teaching. I hope that makes sense. I need a logical order for me to teach, but the focus has to be on the kids and what will make sense for them as well. I personally just can't teach them all at one time because it doesn't make sense for ME. And if it doesn't make sense for me I'll have a hard time helping them make sense. But I know I need to acknowledge their efforts and use the teachable moments. I hope that makes sense????? I think this is just another example of the complexity of teaching!!! Now....I've procrastinated enough....again....back to report cards. YUCH!! Sandi Elgin/1st _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
