Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation

2012-12-08 Thread Sally Thomas
an oldie but goodie strategy is to have kids read their piece's from the end backwards. So read what they think is the last sentence. use a slash or whatever but does it make sense the way you read it? then the next to the last sentence. Of course they won't know exactly where the sentence s

Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation

2012-12-08 Thread Tracy Sachs
I've taught first and second grade. Most students, if they read what they wrote out loud to someone else, and you teach them to listen where they pause and their voice goes down, they can get it. You have to model it first. On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 3:58 PM, evelia cadet wrote: > My 4th grade stud

Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation

2012-12-08 Thread Lori D
Real aloud Punctuation Takes a Vacation. Model how to insert punctuation correctly on an overhead projector or document camera with a colorful marker (preferably not red). When it's time for a period, have them make put out their pointer finger like they are popping a bubble and have them say "

Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation

2012-12-09 Thread Deborah Hopp
have them fix each others work. Remind them true writing is a process. -Original Message- From: Lori D To: mosaic Sent: Sat, Dec 8, 2012 8:33 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation Real aloud Punctuation Takes a Vacation. Model how to insert punctuation correctly on an ove

Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation

2012-12-10 Thread NANCY HAGERTY
I highly recommend doing a Punctuation Study a la Katie Wood Ray. I have used it with all ages and have had the best results of anything else I have ever tried. The students need to actually experience why punctuation is so important. They need to see that the author (them) really has an obligati

Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation

2012-12-10 Thread Sally Thomas
Yes, I agree totally with this Sally On Dec 10, 2012, at 4:53 AM, NANCY HAGERTY wrote: > I highly recommend doing a Punctuation Study a la Katie Wood Ray. I have > used it with all ages and have had the best results of anything else I have > ever tried. The students need to actually experie

Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation

2012-12-10 Thread Rachael Bryant
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Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation

2012-12-10 Thread Jennifer Quinett Joyner
From: NANCY HAGERTY Sent by: "Mosaic" Date: 12/10/2012 08:53AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation I highly recommend doing a Punctuation Study a la Katie Wood Ray. I have used it with all ages and have had the best results of anything else I have ever tried. The students n

Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Punctuation

2012-12-10 Thread NANCY HAGERTY
et > (919)250-4750 > > > -"Mosaic" > wrote: - > To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" < > mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > From: NANCY HAGERTY > Sent by: "Mosaic" > Date: 12/10/2012 08:53AM > Subject: Re: [