Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2013-10-24 Thread Deborah Hopp
Seneca Elementary Baltimore County -Original Message- From: Palmer, Jennifer jennifer.pal...@hcps.org To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thu, Oct 24, 2013 2:11 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling For me, this is all about diagnosis

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2013-10-24 Thread Debra Fisher
@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 12:57 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] spelling Hi Debra, Sorry for not being clear. I am the Reading Specialist/ Reading Recovery Teacher at my building. I work primarily with the little ones. I attended our Intervention and Referral Services team meeting

[MOSAIC] spelling

2013-10-22 Thread Heaney Carolyn
Hello Friends! I used to be a listserv member, but have not been participating in many years. I was called to subscribe once again after attending a meeting with colleagues where we discussed a child who is an extremely poor speller. She is in 4th grade. She received a score of 34-- within

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2013-10-22 Thread Dina Mann MS
email system and my new email is dm...@sweethomeschools.org Thank you, Dina Mann Reading Specialist Sweet Home Middle School ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2013-10-22 Thread Debra Fisher
@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 11:36 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] spelling Hello Friends! I used to be a listserv member, but have not been participating in many years. I was called to subscribe once again after attending a meeting with colleagues where we discussed a child who

[MOSAIC] Spelling research

2013-02-03 Thread Stacy E
Hello, I am a Reading Specialist at a 5-8 middle school. We're looking at selecting a spelling program and I was wondering if anyone could let me know what programs they have found to be successful. I've also had difficulty finding research do spelling and word study at the Middle School

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling research

2013-02-03 Thread Ruth Weil
I don't have any research to help, but my school uses Zaner Bloser for spelling through fifth grade (although we use the 6th grade book for 5th) which is very, very low prep for teachers but packs in a good bit of information. On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM, Stacy E sreck...@hotmail.com wrote:

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-17 Thread Sue and Paul Therrien
Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tue, October 16, 2012 12:36:34 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling In my multiage 2/3 class, about 20 minutes once a week. Everything else was integrated into individualized reading/writing during workshop time. Renee (retired now) On Oct 15, 2012

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-17 Thread Williams, Pam - CCS Elementary Instructional Supervisor
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling In my multiage 2/3 class, about 20 minutes once a week. Everything else was integrated into individualized reading/writing during workshop time. Renee (retired now) On Oct 15, 2012, at 8:55 PM, Linda Rightmire wrote: At the risk of confusing the issue

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-16 Thread Renee G
In my multiage 2/3 class, about 20 minutes once a week. Everything else was integrated into individualized reading/writing during workshop time. Renee (retired now) On Oct 15, 2012, at 8:55 PM, Linda Rightmire wrote: At the risk of confusing the issue -- could I just ask some people to

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-16 Thread Jan Sanders
15-20 min 4 days a week - 3rd and 4th grade. We had 1hr 30 min. Language Arts time and a 45 minute writing time. Jan You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother.-Albert Einstein What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-15 Thread Kukonis
... period! I think Donald Bear would cringe. -Original Message- From: jayhawkrtroy fredde jayhawkrt...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Oct 14, 2012 1:21 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling Agree with you

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-15 Thread Linda Rightmire
At the risk of confusing the issue -- could I just ask some people to suggest what kind of time they allot to actual spelling learning (intro, practise, 'sorts', etc.)? I know sometimes people argue that we should be spending much more time in real reading and real writing so while 'word study'

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-14 Thread jayhawkrtroy fredde
.va.us To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thu, Oct 11, 2012 6:41 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling You might want to consider Word Journeys by Kathy Ganske. She did her work at UVA where Words Their Way was developed and I think

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-14 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
[mrigh...@pennsvalley.org] Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 10:42 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling Pam, I am totally with you on this. I also use the OG approach, but try to assimilate it to the study the students are doing in class. (I'm

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-14 Thread Deborah Hopp
@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Oct 14, 2012 4:56 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling There is something that is not being considered in this discussion, and that is the relationship between encoding and decoding and the developmental nature of spelling. Remember that children understand language (Speech

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-14 Thread Kukonis
@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Oct 14, 2012 1:43 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling Pam, I am totally with you on this. I also use the OG approach, but try to assimilate it to the study the students are doing in class. (I'm a Title I Rdg Spec) There is a sequence with OG that really makes sense. We throw so much

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-13 Thread Kukonis
:41 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling You might want to consider Word Journeys by Kathy Ganske. She did her work at UVA where Words Their Way was developed and I think this was her dissertation. It works beautifully with WTW, but I think it is much easier to use diagnostically. It has a feature

[MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-13 Thread Renee Keeler
) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:14:32 -0400 (EDT) From: Kukonis kuko...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling Message-ID: 8cf7774f6db7ca8-1b48-25...@webmail-d194.sysops.aol.com

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-11 Thread Rosa Roper
I can't imagine that you would need another resource because WTW (especially the newest edition) has many activities and different types of sorts. If you are looking for something else I would suggest making Words, How much time are you able to devote to word study? In my district we only get

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-11 Thread Davidson, Ann (Bourbon County)
=bourbon.kyschools...@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of Tammy Hubbart [thubb...@usd205.com] Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 3:14 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling There is a mixup in the post. My name made it on someone else's post. I have a very

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-11 Thread Lynn Stanley
Message- From: mosaic-bounces+lstanley=wcps.k12.va...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+lstanley=wcps.k12.va...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Tammy Hubbart Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:15 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-11 Thread Carole McGonigal
I agree Words Their Way On Oct 9, 2012 12:54 AM, Livingston, Marie mlivings...@ttsd.k12.or.us wrote: My reading class this year is filled with super spellers. I teach a 5th grade beyond level reading class. My spelling program is Sitton spelling for 6th grade and I think it's too easy for

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-11 Thread Brenda
From: Tammy Hubbart thubb...@usd205.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling There is a mixup in the post. My name made it on someone else's post. I have

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-10 Thread Renee G
I'm confused. If your class is filled with super spellers, then why waste time *doing* spelling at all? Why not do something more interesting? Renee On Oct 8, 2012, at 8:12 PM, Livingston, Marie wrote: My reading class this year is filled with super spellers. I teach a 5th grade beyond

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-10 Thread Tammy Hubbart
There is a mixup in the post. My name made it on someone else's post. I have a very differentiated class. I have two kiddos that are beginning second grade in reading. Therefore their spelling is about that as well. I also have 3rd /4th grade level, 5th grade level and a sprinkling of great

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-09 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
Start with an assessment to find the appropriate level. I'd use the Words Their Way inventory... Then Words Their Way has great activities that gets kids thinking about how words work. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 9, 2012, at 1:39 AM, Livingston, Marie mlivings...@ttsd.k12.or.us wrote: My

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-09 Thread Rosa Roper
Without a doubt try Words Their Way Sent from my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 11:41 PM, Livingston, Marie mlivings...@ttsd.k12.or.us wrote: My reading class this year is filled with super spellers. I teach a 5th grade beyond level reading class. My spelling program is Sitton spelling for

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-09 Thread Christine Preston
I have a 4-5 combo and I'm using my Pearson words but am using SpellingCity.com on the computer. The kids love it. There are lots of games for them to play and practice plus they take their spelling test online using headphones. I have all 33 spelling tests done and graded in less than 15

[MOSAIC] Spelling

2012-10-09 Thread Tammy Hubbart
My reading class this year is filled with super spellers. I teach a 5th grade beyond level reading class. My spelling program is Sitton spelling for 6th grade and I think it's too easy for them. I want to make spelling a meaningful activity as opposed to a waste of their time and my

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-09 Thread Tammy Hubbart
Words Their Way is what I started using this year. So far I really like it. I am still looking for ideas and other resources to go with it. If anyone has any suggestions let me know. Sent from my iPad On Oct 8, 2012, at 10:12 PM, Livingston, Marie mlivings...@ttsd.k12.or.us wrote: My

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2012-10-09 Thread Jacqueline Brownell
I love Words Their Way which offers differentiation for all levels of word study. It is hands-on with research-based assessments included. I especially find it helpful to meet needs of higher leveled readers and writers. On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 9:23 AM, Tammy Hubbart thubb...@usd205.com wrote:

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2012-10-09 Thread Mary Naclerio
I have found a book called Spelling Power by Beverly L. Adams-Gordon to be great. It is organized by phonetic principles and spelling rules. At the beginning of the year, I use Sitton to pretest all students. The ones they miss from the grade level list becomes their personal spelling list. Then I

[MOSAIC] spelling

2012-10-08 Thread Livingston, Marie
My reading class this year is filled with super spellers. I teach a 5th grade beyond level reading class. My spelling program is Sitton spelling for 6th grade and I think it's too easy for them. I want to make spelling a meaningful activity as opposed to a waste of their time and my teaching

[MOSAIC] spelling.....

2012-05-22 Thread read3
Hi everyone. I'm back again for input from all of you - especially those of you who are Columbia TC trained in reading/writing workshop. Our district has implemented writing workshop full tilt this past year and we were fortunate to work with a former Columbia trained professional. We are

[MOSAIC] spelling program

2011-05-12 Thread Tammy Hutchinson
I recommend *Words Their Way* as a sound spelling program. For vocabulary, I like the Zaner-Bloser materials, I think called Word Wisdom. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

[MOSAIC] Spelling

2011-05-11 Thread Kay Kuenzl-Stenerson
MY district used developmental study described in the book Word Journeys or Words Their Way. It has been successful and it makes sense because kids work at their own level. there aren't a lot of materials. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM, mosaic-requ...@literacyworkshop.orgwrote: Send

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar

2010-03-14 Thread Patricia Kimathi
We use Write Source as a book to check when several people are confused about grammar issues or when the children want to tackle a certain type of writing. It is a resource and guide not a bible. Pat Kimathi On Mar 12, 2010, at 6:54 PM, Patricia Kimathi wrote: I love Write Source for

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar

2010-03-13 Thread EDWARD JACKSON
2010 18:54:47 -0800 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar I love Write Source for grammar PatK On Mar 12, 2010, at 5:13 PM, Beverlee Paul wrote: LOVE Linda Hoyt's grammar materials and Rebecca Sitton's spelling. On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:32 PM, bmw2...@aol.com wrote: Hi

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar

2010-03-13 Thread jvmazur
@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 5:09:49 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar I don't know what Write Source looks like as an instructional program, but I strongly believe writer's from about fourth grade and up need to start using a style guide

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar

2010-03-13 Thread EDWARD JACKSON
Specialist Broken Bow, NE EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:33:31 + From: jvma...@comcast.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar I agree, Lori, that conventions need to be taught. I use many sources (Vicki Spandel

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar

2010-03-12 Thread MICHAELA KEENER
=heritageacademies@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+44.mkeener=heritageacademies@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of bmw2...@aol.com [bmw2...@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:32 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar Hi Everyone, We

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar

2010-03-12 Thread Beverlee Paul
LOVE Linda Hoyt's grammar materials and Rebecca Sitton's spelling. On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:32 PM, bmw2...@aol.com wrote: Hi Everyone, We are the process of revamping our spelling and grammar curriculum in grades 1-5. We would like to have consistency from grade to grade with a

[MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-03-12 Thread Melody Wnuk
Check out Kathy Ganske's Word Journeys Be happy for this moment.  This Moment is your life. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar

2010-03-12 Thread Patricia Kimathi
I love Write Source for grammar PatK On Mar 12, 2010, at 5:13 PM, Beverlee Paul wrote: LOVE Linda Hoyt's grammar materials and Rebecca Sitton's spelling. On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:32 PM, bmw2...@aol.com wrote: Hi Everyone, We are the process of revamping our spelling and grammar

[MOSAIC] Spelling and Grammar

2010-03-11 Thread bmw2354
Hi Everyone, We are the process of revamping our spelling and grammar curriculum in grades 1-5. We would like to have consistency from grade to grade with a program/process that does not involve canned textbooks. Any ideas? Thanks, Marianne

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-04 Thread Terry Tabat
I use a spelling list that has 15 words in order from easy to difficult. Students take a pretest on Friday of the first 10 words. If they pass a word, they don't have it. This sound difficult but I use a sheet with all the words listed in the left column. The center column has 10 blank lines and

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling - Apologies

2010-02-03 Thread Janet
Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Spelling I am in my 7th year of teaching, and am trying to start up an individualized spelling program for my 2nd graders, starting with the 2nd semester next week. I've done some research, but am interested in some

[MOSAIC] spelling and struggling 1st grader

2010-02-03 Thread Kuenzl-Stenerson Kay
I was also going to recomend Word Journeys for spelling. We use it and have gotten away from calling it spelling, but rather saying Word Study. Our students were memorizing words and we wanted to deemphsize memorization and stress learning patterns that would help spelling new words that come

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-03 Thread jefjarjac
: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Monday, February 1, 2010 7:21:33 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MOSAIC] Spelling I am in my 7th year of teaching, and am trying to start up an individualized spelling program for my 2nd graders

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-03 Thread Lacey Chimienti
do you have a list of the 500 words you could email me in an attachment? I would love to see them! :) Thanks so much, Lacey :) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:05:14 + From: jefjar...@comcast.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling Hi, This my third year teaching

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-02 Thread Kelly Andrews-Babcock
I am in my 7th year of teaching, and am trying to start up an individualized spelling program for my 2nd graders, starting with the 2nd semester next week. Have you looked at Ganske's work with Word Journeys and Word Sorts...? It follows closely to Words Their Way as well. It will provide you

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-02 Thread Kris Morris
You might also read Teaching and Assessing Spelling by Mary Jo Fresch. I heard her speak at the IRA conference. She has information about how to teach students to spell and about the development continuum and individualization of spelling. On Feb 2, 2010, at 7:12 AM, Kelly Andrews-Babcock

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-02 Thread Andrea Jenkins
-06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling I am in my 7th year of teaching, and am trying to start up an individualized spelling program for my 2nd graders, starting with the 2nd semester next week. Have you looked at Ganske's work with Word Journeys and Word Sorts

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-02 Thread Beverlee Paul
: [MOSAIC] Spelling I am in my 7th year of teaching, and am trying to start up an individualized spelling program for my 2nd graders, starting with the 2nd semester next week. Have you looked at Ganske's work with Word Journeys and Word Sorts...? It follows closely to Words Their Way as well

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-02 Thread Janet
Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Amy Tisinger amylyn...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:21:33 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Spelling I am in my 7th year of teaching, and am trying to start up

[MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-01 Thread Amy Tisinger
I am in my 7th year of teaching, and am trying to start up an individualized spelling program for my 2nd graders, starting with the 2nd semester next week. I've done some research, but am interested in some practical thought and advice based on experience! Also, I would be interested in any

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-01 Thread hutch1...@juno.com
...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Spelling Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:21:33 +0800 I am in my 7th year of teaching, and am trying to start up an individualized spelling program for my 2nd graders, starting with the 2nd semester

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-01 Thread rworthington
: Amy Tisinger amylyn...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:21:33 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Spelling I am in my 7th year of teaching, and am trying to start up an individualized spelling program for my 2nd graders

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-01 Thread Wilson Susan M.
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling Have you considered word study instead? Norma Baker, M.Ed. Reading Specialist Grafton Elementary School Grafton, MA Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. -- Original

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling in personal writing

2009-04-19 Thread ljackson
] On Behalf Of kuko...@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 1:56 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] spelling in personal writing Hi all, I am shouting out to primary teachers and especially those who work with first graders I am noticing this year in particular

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling in personal writing

2009-04-19 Thread Kukonis
...@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 1:56 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] spelling in personal writing Hi all, I am shouting out to primary teachers and especially those who work with first graders I am noticing this year in particular the children do

[MOSAIC] spelling in personal writing

2009-04-18 Thread Kukonis
Hi all, I am shouting out to primary teachers and especially those who work with first graders I am noticing this year in particular the children do a great job with www assessments which include transfers of word wall words as well as adding endings... Our curriculum is heavily

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling in personal writing

2009-04-18 Thread Felicia Barra
. -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of kuko...@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 1:56 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] spelling in personal writing Hi all, I am shouting out to primary

[MOSAIC] Spelling for Writers

2008-02-27 Thread Evelyn Carter
My district is currently looking at the program Spelling for Writers published by Great Source for a K-6 spelling program. I am wondering if anyone is currently using this program and can provide any insights into how effective it is. I would also be interested in how it compares to the Words

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2007-11-21 Thread Patricia Kimathi
Please describe this process and why the research says it makes a difference Pat K to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting.

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2007-11-20 Thread gina nunley
Our district shares that spelling research says a pretest makes a difference AND the way you grade it is significant. We are told to have students self-grade...letter by letter by putting a dot above the letter if it is correct, or crossing out the error and adding the correct letter above.

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling

2007-11-20 Thread Beverlee Paul
This sounds a lot like the Rebecca Sitton spelling program published by Curriculum Associates. Our district shares that spelling research says a pretest makes a difference AND the way you grade it is significant. We are told to have students self-grade...letter by letter by putting a

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-10-03 Thread Waingort Jimenez, Elisa
Thanks, Lori! This is great. It is just what I needed to get going with the spelling/word work of the Daily 5 that I am implementing in my classroom. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada There are some more ideas about midway down on the page:

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-10-01 Thread Beverlee Paul
necessary. (which, of course, implies there was teaching???) Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:31:12 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists It makes her look smart? Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists- Word Chunks

2007-10-01 Thread iammamapie
Is there a good site that teaches someone that is not sure how to do word chunks . how to do it?? Thanks Carol P ljackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We studied word chunks in first grade, so that their 'spelling test' consisted on my dictating words with their chunks. The worked on

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-30 Thread ljackson
We studied word chunks in first grade, so that their 'spelling test' consisted on my dictating words with their chunks. The worked on their chunks, not on specific words. They also had three high utility words (word wall words). Using chunk study got my parents doing great things at home,

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-30 Thread Waingort Jimenez, Elisa
I refer to chunking words as a strategy when kids are trying to read unfamiliar words. Never thought of using it explicitly for spelling but it makes sense. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada We studied word chunks in first grade, so that

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-30 Thread Ljackson
@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sunday, 2007, 30 Of September 10:07 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists I refer to chunking words as a strategy when kids are trying to read unfamiliar words. Never thought of using it explicitly for spelling but it makes sense. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-30 Thread Waingort Jimenez, Elisa
Yes, I do remember that from her book and I've been working with kids in reading on identifying chunks. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada Taberksi talks about the 37 most common chunks in On Solid Ground and these same chunks (or phonograms)

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-30 Thread ljackson
There are some more ideas about midway down on the page: http://www.tcsdk12.org/literacy/Writing/Primary%20Word%20Study.html On 9/30/07 2:45 PM, Waingort Jimenez, Elisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I do remember that from her book and I've been working with kids in reading on identifying

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-29 Thread Waingort Jimenez, Elisa
It makes her look smart? Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada My question is: My colleague emphatically believes that a spelling list MUST have a phonics rule. Why? Rosie ___ Mosaic mailing list

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-29 Thread Waingort Jimenez, Elisa
What Renee describes below is also how I do spelling in my class. When I taught first grade my students had no more than 5 words on their individual spelling lists. Now, that I'm teaching grade 2 I think I will top it off at 7 unless, as Renee says, some of the more efficient kids can handle

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-24 Thread ljackson
- From: Bill Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 1:15 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists In a message dated 9/20/2007 5:42:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-24 Thread Hayden_Jeanette
: Mon 9/24/2007 3:16 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists I did not get phonics when I was learning to read...but I was a great reader anyway. I think that is why I don't see the point of insisting that all students learn through phonics. However, I have taught

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-24 Thread Beverlee Paul
Sent: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 1:15 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling listsIn a message dated 9/20/2007 5:42:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:By the way, I hate phonics. Could that be because that is not how I was taught? Or maybe because I moved ten times in six

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-23 Thread RR1981
In a message dated 9/22/2007 9:52:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Having said that, last year at my school we were presented with a great deal of research that stated that it was essential that children in grades k-2 are explicitely taught phonics in a systematic

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-23 Thread Renee
When I was teaching Kindergarten, I followed my sister's advice to do shared writing every day. I am convinced that this practice, along with opportunities to write on their own several times a week, was the main reason my students knew most of their letter sounds, were comfortable with

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-23 Thread Bill Roberts
In a message dated 9/20/2007 5:42:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: By the way, I hate phonics. Could that be because that is not how I was taught? Or maybe because I moved ten times in six years and each school district did something different? Or maybe because it

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-23 Thread Mikons6
Amen to that. Phonics is another strategy that many children use and find very useful. It's not the end all and be all but I have several students that have had middle/inner ear problems as young children and phonics gives them clues to help them compensate for what many of us take for

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-23 Thread Beverlee Paul
If you haven't read Talking Drawing Writing yet, please do. You will LOVE it!! When I was teaching Kindergarten, I followed my sister's advice to do shared writing every day. I am convinced that this practice, along with opportunities to write on their own several times a week, was the main

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-22 Thread VCMUR
In a message dated 9/22/07 9:32:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 9/20/2007 5:42:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time,  [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: By the  way, I hate phonics. Could that be because that is not how I was taught? Or  maybe because I moved ten times in six years

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-20 Thread Joy
What list are you currently using? In the past I've used the list that came with the basal, the list from Four Blocks Month by Month Phonics, a list from the Evan Moor spelling book, and now I'm using Words Their Way. You need a phonics connection if you are teaching phonics. I liked the

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-19 Thread Sara Rivers
: Word Workshop. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carol Mauer Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:43 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists I believe that spelling words should pattern the 4 blocks

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling lists

2007-09-19 Thread Carol Mauer
I believe that spelling words should pattern the 4 blocks framework: high frequency words and words with patterns. I would suggest pulling many words from the children's writing and aligning the phonics to the standards. Hope this helps. Carol [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9/18/2007 7:58 PM I hope

[MOSAIC] spelling list woes

2007-09-19 Thread MELISSA WALKER BROWN
Why on earth do they have to have the same list? Children need different word lists because they are all at different levels. Can you discuss this with the powers that be to try and change this. We need to make learning meaningful- not just go through the motions! Words Their Way is a great

[MOSAIC] spelling help

2007-08-23 Thread Janelle
Hi group, I've never posted and I am pretty new, but here I go with a question for you allwhat do you do to teach spelling? I've been wanting to read Katie Wood Ray's stuff, but have been working in the new mosaic and strategies. I'm a third grade teacher. Any help would be great. My

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling help

2007-08-23 Thread shelley
, August 23, 2007 04:58 PM To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' Subject: [MOSAIC] spelling help Hi group, I've never posted and I am pretty new, but here I go with a question for you allwhat do you do to teach spelling? I've been wanting to read Katie Wood Ray's stuff

Re: [MOSAIC] spelling help

2007-08-23 Thread Joy
Janelle, I just spent my own money and purchased the fourth edition of Words Their Way. It comes with a DVD and CD. I've given my students the inventory, and plugged their info into the computer. On Monday I will begin teaching them the sorts. I can't weigh in on how good it is, although it