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> The Other Side by J. Woodson
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> Clover's mom says it isn't saf
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From: Ginny Osewalt
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Sent: Thu, Jul 4, 2013 7:07 am
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] rigorous texts for teaching unit
The Other Side by J. Woodson
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their
African-A
Chris VanAllsburg's Two Bad Ants is great kinder fare for picture inference.
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 4, 2013, at 7:21 AM, Renee Goularte wrote:
> Yes, Jennifer, I was thinking the same. And I am concerned that fabulous
> picture books will be left behind in favor of more "novels" and
> "info
Here is an interesting article, written by Kathy Short, about the
suggested texts in the CCSS:
http://wowlit.org/blog/2013/01/07/common-core-state-standards-misconceptions-about-text-exemplars/
Here is an excerpt:
"One issue of major concern to educators is the grade-level lists of
text exe
Yes, Jennifer, I was thinking the same. And I am concerned that
fabulous picture books will be left behind in favor of more "novels"
and "informational text" (due to misconceptions in the whole common
core brouhaha). As an artist, I know that certain children's books
have illustrations that
There are suggested texts for each grade level at corestandards.org
Angie Harbison
On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:45 AM, Renee Goularte wrote:
> The Other Side is an excellent book.
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> I am wondering, though, what you mean by "rigorous text"? What is it exactly
> that you are looking for?
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> Renee
I was going to ask about rigor too--- it means different things to different
people. I'm concerned that some folks think rigor means harder reading
levels... When really rigor is more about the instruction requiring kids to
think!! I worry that too many kids won't get practice at their instructi
The Other Side is an excellent book.
I am wondering, though, what you mean by "rigorous text"? What is it
exactly that you are looking for?
Renee
On Jul 4, 2013, at 4:00 AM, Ginny Osewalt wrote:
The Other Side by J. Woodson
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregat
The Other Side by J. Woodson
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their
African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two
girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on
top of the fence together.
On Ju
Owen and Mzee by Isabella Hatkoff is a fun nonfiction about a turtle and a
hippo.
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From: Mosaic [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of
Jeanne Canon
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2013 6:14 AM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] rigorous texts
Greetings All,
I am looking for some rigorous texts for the theme "Unlikely Friendships." I
teach ESL grades 2 through 5. So far I have been just targeting second and
third grade, but any books on this topic for up to grade 5 (fiction or
expository texts, poetry too) would be greatly appreciat
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