Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything else new and exciting?
Sally, you are so funny! Thanks for sharing:) But it is true once you start..you can't stop:) -Original Message- From: thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 8:39 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything else new and exciting? I have a funny story about Learning Denied. I had heard of it and wanted to read it. Saw it in the university book store but was also in the midst of the infliction we all suffer - buying too many books all the time. So I just leaned against a shelf and started reading it as I stood there since it was quite thin. Well by the time I finished reading it, tears were streaming down my face. And I had to buy it anyway. It's one of the most important books I've ever read! Sally On 6/21/09 3:10 PM, drmarinac...@aol.com drmarinac...@aol.com wrote: Not to change the subject but has anyone read Learning Denied by Denny Taylor..it is so well written! I heard it was a good read but I never had the chance to read itit took only about an hour to read...where WAS I ...copyright 1991. ___ 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. ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting?
Try to attend a presentation by Lucy ...listening to her tell the students' stories in person was really moving...I was lucky enough to attend...I think it was in early nineties ...at a Whole Language Conference at a Florida University that also featured Yetta Goodman:) I swear...FL classroom teachers at that time were ruled by a unified curriculum that required testing students after each isolated skill learned (in reading and math)... After that conference we were like born-again teachers:) -Original Message- From: thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:34 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Lucy is one of mine too. This one more life changing than her later books even. On 6/21/09 5:22 PM, beverleep...@gmail.com beverleep...@gmail.com wrote: Sally, I feel the same way about Lucy Calkins' Lessons from a Child. Taylor's Learning Denied and Lessons from a Child are professional-life-changing books. You are never the same again after you've read them. Bev ___ 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. ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Professional Learning Communities
I am participating in an oral communication PLC at the university leveldoes anyone have any knowledge of authors or books that might help me to plan ways to embed oral communication into the higher education curriculum? -Original Message- From: Michelle TeGrootenhuis tgfa...@c-i-service.com To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Jun 20, 2009 10:24 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Professional Learning Communities My experience with PLCs is that they work wonderfully on a VOLUNTEER basis. Don't MANDATE them. -Michelle TG www.mrstg.com ___ 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. ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Professionalism-zmm
I ordered mine online at Amazon last night. First summer read (it has been on my list of books to read for years!). Thanks. Leslie R. Stewart ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] 5th grade State Pals
- Original Message From: katdu...@aol.com katdu...@aol.com To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:14:45 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] 5th grade State Pals Thank you all who have replied! Please add your name below and send to my email please at katdu...@aol.com (off-line of the Mosaic group so we don't crowd everyone's inboxes). This will be a great opportunity for our 5th graders to practice making connections and synthesizing! 1. Alaska 2. Alabama 3. Arkansas 4. Arizona 5. California 6. Colorado 7. Connecticut 8. Delaware 9. Florida 10. Georgia 11. Hawaii- KATHY D. 12. Iowa 13. Idaho 14. Illinois 15. Indiana 16. Kansas 17. Kentucky 18. Louisiana 19. Massachusetts 20. Maryland 21. Maine 22. Michigan- MELISSA B. 23. Minnesota 24. Missouri 25. Mississippi 26. Montana 27. North Carolina 28. North Dakota 29. Nebraska 30. New Hampshire 31. New Jersey- MAURA S. 32. New Mexico 33. Nevada 34. New York - LORI L. 35. Ohio- MINDY 36. Oklahoma 37. Oregon 38. Pennsylvania 39. Rhode Island 40. South Carolina 41. South Dakota 42. Tennessee 43. Texas 44. Utah 45. Virginia 46. Vermont 47. Washington 48. Wisconsin 49. West Virginia 50. Wyoming ** Dell Days of Deals! June 15-24 - A New Deal Everyday! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222677718x1201465083/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215692163%3B38015526%3Be) ___ 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. ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] kathleen reed plans
Will you be sending out your blend of literacy plans? It sounds like we'd all love to have it, and btw thanks for generously offering to share your work. Gina _ Bing™ brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurantsform=MLOGENpubl=WLHMTAGcrea=TEXT_MLOGEN_Core_tagline_local_1x1 ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5
I've been on the site for a month and I'm having a hard time navigating. I can't always find the original person and their email. I apologize for sending this to everyone. I would also like to see the notes and schedule of the original poster for my RW and WW. thank you. Dee dgib...@dps109.org -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Darlene Cook Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 7:47 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 Katherine, Our school is implementing RW and WW this coming year. I would love to see your notes and schedule. Thanks, Darlene S. Cook KindergartenLone Oak ElementaryPaducah, Kentucky 42001http://www.mccracken.k12.ky.us/loneoak/les/Teachers/dcook/home.htm --- On Sat, 6/20/09, Jeanne Petty jag_39_1...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Jeanne Petty jag_39_1...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 To: mosaic listserve mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 3:17 PM Katherine, I teach in Indiana also! I am a first grade teacher in Alexandria. I would be VERY interested in seeing your notes/schedule since I would like to implement these strategies in my classroom this fall. Thank you so much! Jeanne Garringer Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:05:55 -0400 From: kr...@pike.k12.in.us To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 Hi all, As a Literacy Coach, I've been supporting several book studies this year Reading With Meaning, Daily Five, To Understand, and MOT... We've been working on how to merge these books into an effective Literacy Studio structure. If you're interested in seeing our notes or sample schedules, feel free to email me individually! I don't post much...but I've been enjoying reading everyone's thoughts for the past six months. Thanks for letting me lurk and learn from you! Katherine -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Melissa Kile Sent: Sun 6/14/2009 7:14 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 You need a yahoo acct (free). Log in, and go to Groups. Search for The_Daily_Five. Make choices on the screen (email address, etc.), and tell why you want to join. You should get an approval email within 24 hours, and then you're in! Melissa On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 3:57 PM, lesp...@aol.com wrote: How can one become part of the daily 5 group? Thanks...Leslie In a message dated 6/13/2009 7:50:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pkima...@earthlink.net writes: Hi Melissa, I am on the Daily5 group. How many people on this list are part of both groups. PatK On Jun 13, 2009, at 2:11 PM, Melissa Kile wrote: The Sisters' CAFE book addresses the teaching and practice of comprehension, accuracy (word attack), fluency vocabulary strategies during workshop. It was just published a couple months ago, and is available in the usual places (Stenhouse, Amazon, BN). I've skimmed the entire book, and am now going back to really read it. I'm several chapters in, and it sounds very doable. There is a discussion going on in the Yahoo The Daily Five group. Melissa/VA/2nd On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 12:54 PM, Patricia Kimathi pkima...@earthlink.netwrote: Is anyone that uses and is thinking about using Daily5 interested in looking at how to combine Mosaic strategies with Daily 5 procedures. I love both, but I am working on how to include the best of both worldssmoothly. On Jun 13, 2009, at 8:14 AM, Courtney Cook wrote: I'm going to look into the Daily 5- Thanks for the suggestion. And as far as the center activites go- I have academic times for guided reading centers, and then centers which revolve mostly around play and creative exploration. On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Melissa Kile tchkg...@gmail.com wrote: The Daily 5 is just for my literacy block. I teach 2nd grade, so we don't do other center activities. When I taught K (for 21 years, up to a couple years ago), I had a literacy center block AND a free choice center block (art, painting, blocks, legos, explore table, etc). Sometimes those centers included an academic activity or connection. I have a colleague in K that has modified D5 a bit for the little ones, but her D5 time is separate from center time. When I taught 1st, they occasionally had K-type centers as part of their reading contract. You can see that I've tried various management systems--Daily 5 beats them all for ease of management and kids' independence. Love it!! Melissa/VA/2nd On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Susan Cronk slhcr...@gmail.com wrote: Do they get to
Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting?
I was and still am a fan of Lucy Calkins. So when my school district decided to adopt her writing program I thought it would be great. I guess her presentations didn't translate well into a writing program. My colleagues hate the program and none of them use it. They feel it is to simple and there is no meat to it. I think that they just don't get her and the district didn't do a good job with helping them understand the program. I think everyone wants a more Six Traits approach and now I can't get anyone to even read ANY of her books. It's nice to connect with fans. Thanks. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of drmarinac...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:14 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Try to attend a presentation by Lucy ...listening to her tell the students' stories in person was really moving...I was lucky enough to attend...I think it was in early nineties ...at a Whole Language Conference at a Florida University that also featured Yetta Goodman:) I swear...FL classroom teachers at that time were ruled by a unified curriculum that required testing students after each isolated skill learned (in reading and math)... After that conference we were like born-again teachers:) -Original Message- From: thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:34 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Lucy is one of mine too. This one more life changing than her later books even. On 6/21/09 5:22 PM, beverleep...@gmail.com beverleep...@gmail.com wrote: Sally, I feel the same way about Lucy Calkins' Lessons from a Child. Taylor's Learning Denied and Lessons from a Child are professional-life-changing books. You are never the same again after you've read them. Bev ___ 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. ___ 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. This e-mail message contains information that may be privileged or confidential and is the property of the Board of Education of Deerfield Public School District No. 109. It is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or use this message or any part thereof. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this message. ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting?
I don't quite understand the no meat to it statement. When our district started using writers' workshop and Calkin's lessons the student writing improved immensely. One of the huge changes we saw and loved was that the students really wrote from the heart and from experiences. Gone were the formulistic paragraphs and boring essays. We had lots of staff development though, and each school had a literacy coach to help them muck through it all. Jan On 6/22/09 10:13 AM, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: I was and still am a fan of Lucy Calkins. So when my school district decided to adopt her writing program I thought it would be great. I guess her presentations didn't translate well into a writing program. My colleagues hate the program and none of them use it. They feel it is to simple and there is no meat to it. I think that they just don't get her and the district didn't do a good job with helping them understand the program. I think everyone wants a more Six Traits approach and now I can't get anyone to even read ANY of her books. It's nice to connect with fans. Thanks. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of drmarinac...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:14 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Try to attend a presentation by Lucy ...listening to her tell the students' stories in person was really moving...I was lucky enough to attend...I think it was in early nineties ...at a Whole Language Conference at a Florida University that also featured Yetta Goodman:) I swear...FL classroom teachers at that time were ruled by a unified curriculum that required testing students after each isolated skill learned (in reading and math)... After that conference we were like born-again teachers:) -Original Message- From: thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:34 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Lucy is one of mine too. This one more life changing than her later books even. On 6/21/09 5:22 PM, beverleep...@gmail.com beverleep...@gmail.com wrote: Sally, I feel the same way about Lucy Calkins' Lessons from a Child. Taylor's Learning Denied and Lessons from a Child are professional-life-changing books. You are never the same again after you've read them. Bev ___ 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. ___ 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. ** ** This e-mail message contains information that may be privileged or confidential and is the property of the Board of Education of Deerfield Public School District No. 109. It is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or use this message or any part thereof. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this message. ___ 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. Jan Unless we reach into our students¹ hearts, we have no entry into their minds. -Regie Routman ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting?
I teach in a white middle to upper middle class community. I think the teachers feel that this program was written so general so that it could fit any school but that it does not challenge our students. I constantly have teaching say to me...How long can you teach about small moments? They want to teach the students how to have a voice in their writing. They wanted more concrete lessons on punctuation and grammar. The 3,45 grades have Fletcher and they feel the same way. Needless to say I am the only teacher who still believes in whole language, who is a member of mosaic, and who is reading Tanny's book along with the Daily5, and the new academic vocabulary books. A few teachers are starting to go to workshops with me but they still have a different set of beliefs. I wish our school district had done more in-services because I think the program never had a chance. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jan Sanders Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:57 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I don't quite understand the no meat to it statement. When our district started using writers' workshop and Calkin's lessons the student writing improved immensely. One of the huge changes we saw and loved was that the students really wrote from the heart and from experiences. Gone were the formulistic paragraphs and boring essays. We had lots of staff development though, and each school had a literacy coach to help them muck through it all. Jan On 6/22/09 10:13 AM, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: I was and still am a fan of Lucy Calkins. So when my school district decided to adopt her writing program I thought it would be great. I guess her presentations didn't translate well into a writing program. My colleagues hate the program and none of them use it. They feel it is to simple and there is no meat to it. I think that they just don't get her and the district didn't do a good job with helping them understand the program. I think everyone wants a more Six Traits approach and now I can't get anyone to even read ANY of her books. It's nice to connect with fans. Thanks. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of drmarinac...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:14 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Try to attend a presentation by Lucy ...listening to her tell the students' stories in person was really moving...I was lucky enough to attend...I think it was in early nineties ...at a Whole Language Conference at a Florida University that also featured Yetta Goodman:) I swear...FL classroom teachers at that time were ruled by a unified curriculum that required testing students after each isolated skill learned (in reading and math)... After that conference we were like born-again teachers:) -Original Message- From: thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:34 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Lucy is one of mine too. This one more life changing than her later books even. On 6/21/09 5:22 PM, beverleep...@gmail.com beverleep...@gmail.com wrote: Sally, I feel the same way about Lucy Calkins' Lessons from a Child. Taylor's Learning Denied and Lessons from a Child are professional-life-changing books. You are never the same again after you've read them. Bev ___ 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. ___ 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. ** ** This e-mail message contains information that may be privileged or confidential and is the property of the Board of Education of Deerfield Public School District No. 109. It is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or use this message or any part thereof. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies
[MOSAIC] Schedules and Mentor Text Bibliographies Available
I've just posted some much requested documents on the Mosaic Tools webpage in the Other section. Go to http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/tools.htm#7 and then scroll to the bottom of the page to find the PDF documents below: Schedules from Katherine Literacy Studio outline for Pike School Dist. Sample 1st Grade Schedule for Pike School Dist. Sample 3rd Grade Schedule for Pike School Dist. Mentor Text Bibligraphies from Ellen Bibliography for Idea Trait Primary Grades (Mentor Text) Bibliography for Voice Trait Primary Grades (Mentor Text) If you have questions or problems, please contact me and NOT the entire list. Thanks for Katherine and Ellen for sharing these great resources. Keith Mack Web Administrator for Mosaic List ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anythingelsenew and exciting?
I have been teaching art of twenty years but am almost finished with course work for my intervention specialist license. Within this current program a balanced literacy approach is stressed including both whole language and the teaching of isolated skills as seen in encouraging phonemic awareness. Are many school districts still focused on the either or approach, as opposed to incorporating many approaches in hopes of reaching more students? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:13:58 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I teach in a white middle to upper middle class community. I think the teachers feel that this program was written so general so that it could fit any school but that it does not challenge our students. I constantly have teaching say to me...How long can you teach about small moments? They want to teach the students how to have a voice in their writing. They wanted more concrete lessons on punctuation and grammar. The 3,45 grades have Fletcher and they feel the same way. Needless to say I am the only teacher who still believes in whole language, who is a member of mosaic, and who is reading Tanny's book along with the Daily5, and the new academic vocabulary books. A few teachers are starting to go to workshops with me but they still have a different set of beliefs. I wish our school district had done more in-services because I think the program never had a chance. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jan Sanders Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:57 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I don't quite understand the no meat to it statement. When our district started using writers' workshop and Calkin's lessons the student writing improved immensely. One of the huge changes we saw and loved was that the students really wrote from the heart and from experiences. Gone were the formulistic paragraphs and boring essays. We had lots of staff development though, and each school had a literacy coach to help them muck through it all. Jan On 6/22/09 10:13 AM, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: I was and still am a fan of Lucy Calkins. So when my school district decided to adopt her writing program I thought it would be great. I guess her presentations didn't translate well into a writing program. My colleagues hate the program and none of them use it. They feel it is to simple and there is no meat to it. I think that they just don't get her and the district didn't do a good job with helping them understand the program. I think everyone wants a more Six Traits approach and now I can't get anyone to even read ANY of her books. It's nice to connect with fans. Thanks. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of drmarinac...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:14 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Try to attend a presentation by Lucy ...listening to her tell the students' stories in person was really moving...I was lucky enough to attend...I think it was in early nineties ...at a Whole Language Conference at a Florida University that also featured Yetta Goodman:) I swear...FL classroom teachers at that time were ruled by a unified curriculum that required testing students after each isolated skill learned (in reading and math)... After that conference we were like born-again teachers:) -Original Message- From: thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:34 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Lucy is one of mine too. This one more life changing than her later books even. On 6/21/09 5:22 PM, beverleep...@gmail.com beverleep...@gmail.com wrote: Sally, I feel the same way about Lucy Calkins' Lessons from a Child. Taylor's Learning Denied and Lessons from a Child are professional-life-changing books. You are never the same again after you've read them. Bev ___ 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. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership
[MOSAIC] Lucy Calkins work
Lucy Calkins Units of Study for Primary Writing are wonderful. I agree...I LOVE LUCY! You have to put in time to read through the whole unit to get the main idea and objectives. I also spend time rereading and planning out the lessons before teaching them. I. have been teaching with the program for 5 years and wouldn't teach writing workshop with anything else! Does anyone know when her Units of Study for reading workshop are coming out? Sharon/Grade 2 -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 1291 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message ___ 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.
[MOSAIC] Secondary group
I have benefited from so many of things shared on this email group but am wondering if there is one more tailored to secondary. I teach/coach in middle school and am looking at moving to high school. Anne Marie Russell Pacetti Bay Middle School Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. Groucho Marx ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Schedules and Mentor Text Bibliographies Available
Keith the entries from Pike School Dist. All say error when I try to open them. Any reason??? On 6/22/09 10:57 AM, Keith Mack km...@literacyworkshop.org wrote: I've just posted some much requested documents on the Mosaic Tools webpage in the Other section. Go to http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/tools.htm#7 and then scroll to the bottom of the page to find the PDF documents below: Schedules from Katherine Literacy Studio outline for Pike School Dist. Sample 1st Grade Schedule for Pike School Dist. Sample 3rd Grade Schedule for Pike School Dist. Mentor Text Bibligraphies from Ellen Bibliography for Idea Trait Primary Grades (Mentor Text) Bibliography for Voice Trait Primary Grades (Mentor Text) If you have questions or problems, please contact me and NOT the entire list. Thanks for Katherine and Ellen for sharing these great resources. Keith Mack Web Administrator for Mosaic List ___ 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. ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anythingelsenew and exciting?
Wow this is the question of the century:) My first professor of reading pedagogy used to say that if you were in his class to learn how to teach reading you were in the wrong placeBecause there is no one right way to teach reading...I agree with a balanced or comprehensive literacy approach that has phonological awareness embedded in a literature-based,authentic approach...but it seems there is so little time in the day that it comes down to what are your priorities in the literacy classroom. So I agree with the balanced and comprehensive approach is best. But I would still love to have a discussion about if you had only so many hours in the day and couldn't teach a comprehensive approach...which approach would be most important...why? -Original Message- From: jflemin...@aol.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon, Jun 22, 2009 2:23 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anythingelsenew and exciting? I have been teaching art of twenty years but am almost finished with course work for my intervention specialist license. Within this current program a balanced literacy approach is stressed including both whole language and the teaching of isolated skills as seen in encouraging phonemic awareness. Are many school districts still focused on the either or approach, as opposed to incorporating many approaches in hopes of reaching more students? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:13:58 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I teach in a white middle to upper middle class community. I think the teachers feel that this program was written so general so that it could fit any school but that it does not challenge our students. I constantly have teaching say to me...How long can you teach about small moments? They want to teach the students how to have a voice in their writing. They wanted more concrete lessons on punctuation and grammar. The 3,45 grades have Fletcher and they feel the same way. Needless to say I am the only teacher who still believes in whole language, who is a member of mosaic, and who is reading Tanny's book along with the Daily5, and the new academic vocabulary books. A few teachers are starting to go to workshops with me but they still have a different set of beliefs. I wish our school district had done more in-services because I think the program never had a chance. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behal f Of Jan Sanders Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:57 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I don't quite understand the no meat to it statement. When our district started using writers' workshop and Calkin's lessons the student writing improved immensely. One of the huge changes we saw and loved was that the students really wrote from the heart and from experiences. Gone were the formulistic paragraphs and boring essays. We had lots of staff development though, and each school had a literacy coach to help them muck through it all. Jan On 6/22/09 10:13 AM, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: I was and still am a fan of Lucy Calkins. So when my school district decided to adopt her writing program I thought it would be great. I guess her presentations didn't translate well into a writing program. My colleagues hate the program and none of them use it. They feel it is to simple and there is no meat to it. I think that they just don't get her and the district didn't do a good job with helping them understand the program. I think everyone wants a more Six Traits approach and now I can't get anyone to even read ANY of her books. It's nice to connect with fans. Thanks. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of drmarinac...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:14 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Try to attend a presentation by Lucy ...listening to her tell the students' stories in person was really moving...I was lucky enough to attend...I think it was in early nineties ...at a Whole Language Conference at a Florida University that also featured Yetta Goodman:) I swear...FL classroom teachers at that time were ruled by a unified curriculum that required testing students after each isolated skill learned (in reading and math)... After that conference we were like born-again
Re: [MOSAIC] intervention specialist license
I am curious what is an iintervention specialist license? sounds interesting:) -Original Message- From: jflemin...@aol.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon, Jun 22, 2009 2:23 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anythingelsenew and exciting? I have been teaching art of twenty years but am almost finished with course work for my intervention specialist license. Within this current program a balanced literacy approach is stressed including both whole language and the teaching of isolated skills as seen in encouraging phonemic awareness. Are many school districts still focused on the either or approach, as opposed to incorporating many approaches in hopes of reaching more students? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:13:58 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I teach in a white middle to upper middle class community. I think the teachers feel that this program was written so general so that it could fit any school but that it does not challenge our students. I constantly have teaching say to me...How long can you teac h about small moments? They want to teach the students how to have a voice in their writing. They wanted more concrete lessons on punctuation and grammar. The 3,45 grades have Fletcher and they feel the same way. Needless to say I am the only teacher who still believes in whole language, who is a member of mosaic, and who is reading Tanny's book along with the Daily5, and the new academic vocabulary books. A few teachers are starting to go to workshops with me but they still have a different set of beliefs. I wish our school district had done more in-services because I think the program never had a chance. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jan Sanders Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:57 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I don't quite understand the no meat to it statement. When our district started using writers' workshop and Calkin's lessons the student writing improved immensely. One of the huge changes we saw and loved was that the students really wrote from the heart and from experiences. Gone were the formulistic paragraphs and boring essays. We had lots of staff development though, and each school had a literacy coach to help them muck through it all. J an On 6/22/09 10:13 AM, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: I was and still am a fan of Lucy Calkins. So when my school district decided to adopt her writing program I thought it would be great. I guess her presentations didn't translate well into a writing program. My colleagues hate the program and none of them use it. They feel it is to simple and there is no meat to it. I think that they just don't get her and the district didn't do a good job with helping them understand the program. I think everyone wants a more Six Traits approach and now I can't get anyone to even read ANY of her books. It's nice to connect with fans. Thanks. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of drmarinac...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:14 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Try to attend a presentation by Lucy ...listening to her tell the students' stories in person was really moving...I was lucky enough to attend...I think it was in early nineties ...at a Whole Language Conference at a Florida University that also featured Yetta Goodman:) I swear...FL classroom teachers at that time were ruled by a unified curriculum that required testing students after each is olated skill learned (in reading and math)... After that conference we were like born-again teachers:) -Original Message- From: thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:34 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Lucy is one of mine too. This one more life changing than her later books even. On 6/21/09 5:22 PM, beverleep...@gmail.com beverleep...@gmail.com wrote: Sally, I feel the same way about Lucy Calkins' Lessons from a Child. Taylor's Learning Denied and Lessons from a Child are professional-life-changing books. You are never the same again after you've read them. Bev ___ Mosaic mailing list
Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5
Hi Jeanne! Alexandria's not too far away if you're ever interested in visiting, I have some first grade classrooms that are doing amazing things with Literacy Studio. If you want more information on visiting, you can email me at my school address: kr...@pike.k12.in.us -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jeanne Petty Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:18 PM To: mosaic listserve Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 Katherine, I teach in Indiana also! I am a first grade teacher in Alexandria. I would be VERY interested in seeing your notes/schedule since I would like to implement these strategies in my classroom this fall. Thank you so much! Jeanne Garringer Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:05:55 -0400 From: kr...@pike.k12.in.us To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 Hi all, As a Literacy Coach, I've been supporting several book studies this year Reading With Meaning, Daily Five, To Understand, and MOT... We've been working on how to merge these books into an effective Literacy Studio structure. If you're interested in seeing our notes or sample schedules, feel free to email me individually! I don't post much...but I've been enjoying reading everyone's thoughts for the past six months. Thanks for letting me lurk and learn from you! Katherine -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Melissa Kile Sent: Sun 6/14/2009 7:14 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 You need a yahoo acct (free). Log in, and go to Groups. Search for The_Daily_Five. Make choices on the screen (email address, etc.), and tell why you want to join. You should get an approval email within 24 hours, and then you're in! Melissa On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 3:57 PM, lesp...@aol.com wrote: How can one become part of the daily 5 group? Thanks...Leslie In a message dated 6/13/2009 7:50:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pkima...@earthlink.net writes: Hi Melissa, I am on the Daily5 group. How many people on this list are part of both groups. PatK On Jun 13, 2009, at 2:11 PM, Melissa Kile wrote: The Sisters' CAFE book addresses the teaching and practice of comprehension, accuracy (word attack), fluency vocabulary strategies during workshop. It was just published a couple months ago, and is available in the usual places (Stenhouse, Amazon, BN). I've skimmed the entire book, and am now going back to really read it. I'm several chapters in, and it sounds very doable. There is a discussion going on in the Yahoo The Daily Five group. Melissa/VA/2nd On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 12:54 PM, Patricia Kimathi pkima...@earthlink.netwrote: Is anyone that uses and is thinking about using Daily5 interested in looking at how to combine Mosaic strategies with Daily 5 procedures. I love both, but I am working on how to include the best of both worldssmoothly. On Jun 13, 2009, at 8:14 AM, Courtney Cook wrote: I'm going to look into the Daily 5- Thanks for the suggestion. And as far as the center activites go- I have academic times for guided reading centers, and then centers which revolve mostly around play and creative exploration. On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Melissa Kile tchkg...@gmail.com wrote: The Daily 5 is just for my literacy block. I teach 2nd grade, so we don't do other center activities. When I taught K (for 21 years, up to a couple years ago), I had a literacy center block AND a free choice center block (art, painting, blocks, legos, explore table, etc). Sometimes those centers included an academic activity or connection. I have a colleague in K that has modified D5 a bit for the little ones, but her D5 time is separate from center time. When I taught 1st, they occasionally had K-type centers as part of their reading contract. You can see that I've tried various management systems--Daily 5 beats them all for ease of management and kids' independence. Love it!! Melissa/VA/2nd On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Susan Cronk slhcr...@gmail.com wrote: Do they get to play and build in blocks, work at a water table, dress up, have a writing center with all kinds and sizes of paper, mini books, markers, pencils, gel pens for creative writing??? On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 10:40 AM, Courtney Cook flynnte...@gmail.com wrote: I currently teach kindergarten. I am wondering what independent lessons would benefit my students when I am working with another group. So far I have students copy the morning message ( filling in the missing letters); make
Re: [MOSAIC] Schedules and Mentor Text Bibliographies Available
Is there a bibliography of the six traits for middle schoolers? Maureen Robins On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 1:57 PM, Keith Mack km...@literacyworkshop.orgwrote: I've just posted some much requested documents on the Mosaic Tools webpage in the Other section. Go to http://www.readinglady.com/mosaic/tools/tools.htm#7 and then scroll to the bottom of the page to find the PDF documents below: Schedules from Katherine Literacy Studio outline for Pike School Dist. Sample 1st Grade Schedule for Pike School Dist. Sample 3rd Grade Schedule for Pike School Dist. Mentor Text Bibligraphies from Ellen Bibliography for Idea Trait Primary Grades (Mentor Text) Bibliography for Voice Trait Primary Grades (Mentor Text) If you have questions or problems, please contact me and NOT the entire list. Thanks for Katherine and Ellen for sharing these great resources. Keith Mack Web Administrator for Mosaic List ___ 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. ___ 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.
[MOSAIC] Independent Reading
I am a graduate student at Manhattanville College. I am currently taking a literacy course and as part of my assignment I was asked to subscribe to a listserv and participate in asking questions pertaining to literacy. One of our required readings is the book Phonics they Use: Words for Reading and Writing by, Patricia M. Cunningham. While reading the part about Fluency Activites in the section about Independent Reading I began to wonder how independent reading programs can be implmented into younger grades like kindergarten and first grade. When encouraging students to read by themselves and to choose their own book, how are teachers able to ensure that they are reading books that are at their level? If students are not reading their level of books then how can this type of reading promote fluency when they may not be understanding the words or storylines? Any suggestions or input would be very helpful. ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting?
Our district looked at it as the perfect differentiated program (I don't believe writers' and readers' workshop to be programs. I think of them as structures). The mini lessons are whole group, but in conferring you can meet each child where they are and push them forward. If children need lessons on voice, you go there. I also think of Calkins' lessons as a guide -a starting place. Just as in anything you do, you gear the lessons to what your students need. I never taught from a teacher's manual lock-step either. Jan On 6/22/09 11:13 AM, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: I teach in a white middle to upper middle class community. I think the teachers feel that this program was written so general so that it could fit any school but that it does not challenge our students. I constantly have teaching say to me...How long can you teach about small moments? They want to teach the students how to have a voice in their writing. They wanted more concrete lessons on punctuation and grammar. The 3,45 grades have Fletcher and they feel the same way. Needless to say I am the only teacher who still believes in whole language, who is a member of mosaic, and who is reading Tanny's book along with the Daily5, and the new academic vocabulary books A few teachers are starting to go to workshops with me but they still have a different set of beliefs. I wish our school district had done more in-services because I think the program never had a chance. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jan Sanders Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:57 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I don't quite understand the no meat to it statement. When our district started using writers' workshop and Calkin's lessons the student writing improved immensely. One of the huge changes we saw and loved was that the students really wrote from the heart and from experiences. Gone were the formulistic paragraphs and boring essays. We had lots of staff development though, and each school had a literacy coach to help them muck through it all. Jan On 6/22/09 10:13 AM, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: I was and still am a fan of Lucy Calkins. So when my school district decided to adopt her writing program I thought it would be great. I guess her presentations didn't translate well into a writing program. My colleagues hate the program and none of them use it. They feel it is to simple and there is no meat to it. I think that they just don't get her and the district didn't do a good job with helping them understand the program. I think everyone wants a more Six Traits approach and now I can't get anyone to even read ANY of her books. It's nice to connect with fans. Thanks. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of drmarinac...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:14 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Try to attend a presentation by Lucy ...listening to her tell the students' stories in person was really moving...I was lucky enough to attend...I think it was in early nineties ...at a Whole Language Conference at a Florida University that also featured Yetta Goodman:) I swear...FL classroom teachers at that time were ruled by a unified curriculum that required testing students after each isolated skill learned (in reading and math)... After that conference we were like born-again teachers:) -Original Message- From: thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:34 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Lucy is one of mine too. This one more life changing than her later books even. On 6/21/09 5:22 PM, beverleep...@gmail.com beverleep...@gmail.com wrote: Sally, I feel the same way about Lucy Calkins' Lessons from a Child. Taylor's Learning Denied and Lessons from a Child are professional-life-changing books. You are never the same again after you've read them. Bev ___ 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. ___ 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
Re: [MOSAIC] comments on lucy calkins UOS
Well, I can see 2nd grade teachers in an upper middle class school w/little or no ELL feeling like the K-2 units were a little light for them. If I hadn't had such a low class when I taught 2nd, they would have needed major supplementation. And I believe that every single primary unit was written and piloted in a kindergarten or 1st grade room in NYC. But the 3-5?! There are some seriously rigorous units there. And the upper grade teachers have Fletcher and HE'S too easy!? I'd love to see some of these kids' writing samples that they can't benefit from the crafting lessons from Ralph Fletcher or Lucy Calkins. Punctuation and grammar?! Who can't figure that out? My 2 cents... lisa 3/IL --- On Mon, 6/22/09, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: From: Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, June 22, 2009, 1:13 PM I teach in a white middle to upper middle class community. I think the teachers feel that this program was written so general so that it could fit any school but that it does not challenge our students. I constantly have teaching say to me...How long can you teach about small moments? They want to teach the students how to have a voice in their writing. They wanted more concrete lessons on punctuation and grammar. The 3,45 grades have Fletcher and they feel the same way. Needless to say I am the only teacher who still believes in whole language, who is a member of mosaic, and who is reading Tanny's book along with the Daily5, and the new academic vocabulary books. A few teachers are starting to go to workshops with me but they still have a different set of beliefs. I wish our school district had done more in-services because I think the program never had a chance. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jan Sanders Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:57 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I don't quite understand the no meat to it statement. When our district started using writers' workshop and Calkin's lessons the student writing improved immensely. One of the huge changes we saw and loved was that the students really wrote from the heart and from experiences. Gone were the formulistic paragraphs and boring essays. We had lots of staff development though, and each school had a literacy coach to help them muck through it all. Jan On 6/22/09 10:13 AM, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: I was and still am a fan of Lucy Calkins. So when my school district decided to adopt her writing program I thought it would be great. I guess her presentations didn't translate well into a writing program. My colleagues hate the program and none of them use it. They feel it is to simple and there is no meat to it. I think that they just don't get her and the district didn't do a good job with helping them understand the program. I think everyone wants a more Six Traits approach and now I can't get anyone to even read ANY of her books. It's nice to connect with fans. Thanks. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of drmarinac...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:14 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Try to attend a presentation by Lucy ...listening to her tell the students' stories in person was really moving...I was lucky enough to attend...I think it was in early nineties ...at a Whole Language Conference at a Florida University that also featured Yetta Goodman:) I swear...FL classroom teachers at that time were ruled by a unified curriculum that required testing students after each isolated skill learned (in reading and math)... After that conference we were like born-again teachers:) -Original Message- From: thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:34 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? Lucy is one of mine too. This one more life changing than her later books even. On 6/21/09 5:22 PM, beverleep...@gmail.com beverleep...@gmail.com wrote: Sally, I feel the same way about Lucy Calkins' Lessons from a Child. Taylor's Learning Denied and Lessons from a Child are professional-life-changing books. You are never the same again after you've read them. Bev ___ Mosaic mailing
Re: [MOSAIC] comments on Lucy catkins UOS
I agree with you Lisa but I think it's all in the presentation. The teachers complain because we didn't have a district writing program. So the teacher were taken from a very traditional mind set and then given Calkins and Fletcher. I had a background, spending time with Calkins, Fletcher, Harste, the Goodmans and their daughter Debra, and Dorothy Watson. I belonged to a TAWL group that met every month so the ideas behind the writing program were viewed differently by me. This is what I was trying to say earlier when we talked about literacy coaches. If you are not in a district where certain ideas are the foundation for which everyone operates from, you simply have to have adequate in-services, professional development, or whatever you want to call it to get as many teachers on board as necessary. There are teachers who want grammar books because they feel that students simply need this kind of instruction in a systematic structure not just by having conferences. I don't know, I guess I just feel like we missed an opportunity to go in a different direction because of lack of leadership. You guys can say whatever you want but at days end most of us are teachers working for an employer and to some extend you simply have to accept the fact that you don't run the school district and you have to do the best you can for the students in your classroom. I'm lucky because I've been around so long that people now say...she does her own thing...but there are still times when it is hard to stay true to what you really believe. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Szyska Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:07 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] comments on lucy calkins UOS Well, I can see 2nd grade teachers in an upper middle class school w/little or no ELL feeling like the K-2 units were a little light for them. If I hadn't had such a low class when I taught 2nd, they would have needed major supplementation. And I believe that every single primary unit was written and piloted in a kindergarten or 1st grade room in NYC. But the 3-5?! There are some seriously rigorous units there. And the upper grade teachers have Fletcher and HE'S too easy!? I'd love to see some of these kids' writing samples that they can't benefit from the crafting lessons from Ralph Fletcher or Lucy Calkins. Punctuation and grammar?! Who can't figure that out? My 2 cents... lisa 3/IL --- On Mon, 6/22/09, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: From: Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, June 22, 2009, 1:13 PM I teach in a white middle to upper middle class community. I think the teachers feel that this program was written so general so that it could fit any school but that it does not challenge our students. I constantly have teaching say to me...How long can you teach about small moments? They want to teach the students how to have a voice in their writing. They wanted more concrete lessons on punctuation and grammar. The 3,45 grades have Fletcher and they feel the same way. Needless to say I am the only teacher who still believes in whole language, who is a member of mosaic, and who is reading Tanny's book along with the Daily5, and the new academic vocabulary books. A few teachers are starting to go to workshops with me but they still have a different set of beliefs. I wish our school district had done more in-services because I think the program never had a chance. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jan Sanders Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:57 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I don't quite understand the no meat to it statement. When our district started using writers' workshop and Calkin's lessons the student writing improved immensely. One of the huge changes we saw and loved was that the students really wrote from the heart and from experiences. Gone were the formulistic paragraphs and boring essays. We had lots of staff development though, and each school had a literacy coach to help them muck through it all. Jan On 6/22/09 10:13 AM, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: I was and still am a fan of Lucy Calkins. So when my school district decided to adopt her writing program I thought it would be great. I guess her presentations didn't translate well into a writing program. My colleagues hate the program and none of them use it. They feel it is to simple and
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
First, there is far, far more to reading than fluency and allowing children opportunities to interact with print and illustrations that are not an exact match is not a bad thing, provided they also have time to spend reading and rereading those texts which are more supportive of helping them break the code. Teachers can monitor reading through conferring and running records. In my own classroom, we simply had two different reading times--one to explore print through approximation, shared reading, picture reading and so on and one that focused children specifically on books they could access with little support. Children can and do learn to access print at different levels because their teachers teach them how through modeling and demonstrations lessons. Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach and Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 5755 - Original message - From: Shannon E. O'Donnell odonnel...@gradmail.mville.edu To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, June 22, 2009 6:47 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I am a graduate student at Manhattanville College. I am currently taking a literacy course and as part of my assignment I was asked to subscribe to a listserv and participate in asking questions pertaining to literacy. One of our required readings is the book Phonics they Use: Words for Reading and Writing by, Patricia M. Cunningham. While reading the part about Fluency Activites in the section about Independent Reading I began to wonder how independent reading programs can be implmented into younger grades like kindergarten and first grade. When encouraging students to read by themselves and to choose their own book, how are teachers able to ensure that they are reading books that are at their level? If students are not reading their level of books then how can this type of reading promote fluency when they may not be understanding the words or storylines? Any suggestions or input would be very helpful. ___ 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. ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] comments on Lucy catkins UOS
Maybe lack of leadership AND commitment - more professional development would have made all the difference Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:45:17 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] comments on Lucy catkins UOS I agree with you Lisa but I think it's all in the presentation. The teachers complain because we didn't have a district writing program. So the teacher were taken from a very traditional mind set and then given Calkins and Fletcher. I had a background, spending time with Calkins, Fletcher, Harste, the Goodmans and their daughter Debra, and Dorothy Watson. I belonged to a TAWL group that met every month so the ideas behind the writing program were viewed differently by me. This is what I was trying to say earlier when we talked about literacy coaches. If you are not in a district where certain ideas are the foundation for which everyone operates from, you simply have to have adequate in-services, professional development, or whatever you want to call it to get as many teachers on board as necessary. There are teachers who want grammar books because they feel that students simply need this kind of instruction in a systematic structure not just by having conferences. I don't know, I guess I just feel like we missed an opportunity to go in a different direction because of lack of leadership. You guys can say whatever you want but at days end most of us are teachers working for an employer and to some extend you simply have to accept the fact that you don't run the school district and you have to do the best you can for the students in your classroom. I'm lucky because I've been around so long that people now say...she does her own thing...but there are still times when it is hard to stay true to what you really believe. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Szyska Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:07 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] comments on lucy calkins UOS Well, I can see 2nd grade teachers in an upper middle class school w/little or no ELL feeling like the K-2 units were a little light for them. If I hadn't had such a low class when I taught 2nd, they would have needed major supplementation. And I believe that every single primary unit was written and piloted in a kindergarten or 1st grade room in NYC. But the 3-5?! There are some seriously rigorous units there. And the upper grade teachers have Fletcher and HE'S too easy!? I'd love to see some of these kids' writing samples that they can't benefit from the crafting lessons from Ralph Fletcher or Lucy Calkins. Punctuation and grammar?! Who can't figure that out? My 2 cents... lisa 3/IL --- On Mon, 6/22/09, Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org wrote: From: Delores Gibson dgib...@dps109.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, June 22, 2009, 1:13 PM I teach in a white middle to upper middle class community. I think the teachers feel that this program was written so general so that it could fit any school but that it does not challenge our students. I constantly have teaching say to me...How long can you teach about small moments? They want to teach the students how to have a voice in their writing. They wanted more concrete lessons on punctuation and grammar. The 3,45 grades have Fletcher and they feel the same way. Needless to say I am the only teacher who still believes in whole language, who is a member of mosaic, and who is reading Tanny's book along with the Daily5, and the new academic vocabulary books. A few teachers are starting to go to workshops with me but they still have a different set of beliefs. I wish our school district had done more in-services because I think the program never had a chance. Dee -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jan Sanders Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 12:57 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] TRENDS and ISSUES In Literacy Pedagogy -anything elsenew and exciting? I don't quite understand the no meat to it statement. When our district started using writers' workshop and Calkin's lessons the student writing improved immensely. One of the huge changes we saw and loved was that the students really wrote from the heart and from experiences. Gone were the formulistic paragraphs and boring essays. We had lots of staff development though, and each school had a literacy coach to help them
Re: [MOSAIC] Lucy Calkins work
Lucy Calkins is developing her own units for reading workshop. I use Kathy Collin's books right now along with with the toolbox and Debbie Millers stuff. Kathy Collins works with Lucy at Teachers College, I think. - Original Message - From: beverleep...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 6:16 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Lucy Calkins work Are those the ones from Kathy Collins? If so, check amazon. Her two books are EXCELLENT. Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: Sharon sharon@charter.net Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:28:49 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Lucy Calkins work Lucy Calkins Units of Study for Primary Writing are wonderful. I agree...I LOVE LUCY! You have to put in time to read through the whole unit to get the main idea and objectives. I also spend time rereading and planning out the lessons before teaching them. I. have been teaching with the program for 5 years and wouldn't teach writing workshop with anything else! Does anyone know when her Units of Study for reading workshop are coming out? Sharon/Grade 2 -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 1291 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message ___ 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. ___ 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. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.88/2196 - Release Date: 06/22/09 18:11:00 -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 1291 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Professionalism
I think this should be mandated across the COUNTRY!!! I can't believe that not all districts require this. Don't most other professions require this for maintaining licensure?? This is one of my pet peeves about the educational system. Good for you Montessori of Montana! Leslie In a message dated 6/18/2009 10:41:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, moosetra...@montanasky.net writes: Stephanie, All the teachers in my district (Elementary through High School), for that matter in the valley, are required to have Professional growth hours every year. The number of hours can fluctuate anywhere from 21 to 45 hours. You have the choice of taking a class at the college, workshops or book discussions. The hours may be done before school starts, or can be fulfilled during the school year, if that is when they are offered. A list of choices are posted and when they are offered, before the end of the school year for the next year. You have to submit your plan, and then you are given credit after participating. A reminder is sent to you in March to let you know if you have fulfilled your hours or not. If you do not complete your required hours by the end of the school year, you will not receive your last paycheck until you have. I thought this was pretty standard. You also have to have so many hours or credits to renew your teaching certification for the state as well. Trish Shults Reading Recovery Montessori Teacher Montana - Original Message - From: Stephanie Perry zeal4learn...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 7:00 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Professionalism Hello everyone, I have a side question for everyone. I know that at every school you can find at least one more more teachers that say come the end of the year that they are not going to have anything to do with teaching all summer. I am really curious as to how many teachers in your school, to your knowledge, actually take it upon themselves to do their own professional development. This can be in the form of reading, classes, or workshops. What percentage of teachers at your school actually do this? Thanks, Stephanie 3rd/CA ___ 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. ___ 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. **Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood0004) ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5
Thank you very much. I have another colleague that I know would be interested too. I will speak to my principal and get back to you. I am currently enrolled in the Indiana Writing Project's Open Institute at Ball State. I am getting some new ideas to enhance my Writer's Workshop for next year. I LOVE having the summer to actually reflect and plan concerning what we do during the school year. Thanks again for sharing. Jeanne Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:58:18 -0400 From: kr...@pike.k12.in.us To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 Hi Jeanne! Alexandria's not too far away if you're ever interested in visiting, I have some first grade classrooms that are doing amazing things with Literacy Studio. If you want more information on visiting, you can email me at my school address: kr...@pike.k12.in.us -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jeanne Petty Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:18 PM To: mosaic listserve Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 Katherine, I teach in Indiana also! I am a first grade teacher in Alexandria. I would be VERY interested in seeing your notes/schedule since I would like to implement these strategies in my classroom this fall. Thank you so much! Jeanne Garringer Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:05:55 -0400 From: kr...@pike.k12.in.us To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org; mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 Hi all, As a Literacy Coach, I've been supporting several book studies this year Reading With Meaning, Daily Five, To Understand, and MOT... We've been working on how to merge these books into an effective Literacy Studio structure. If you're interested in seeing our notes or sample schedules, feel free to email me individually! I don't post much...but I've been enjoying reading everyone's thoughts for the past six months. Thanks for letting me lurk and learn from you! Katherine -Original Message- From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Melissa Kile Sent: Sun 6/14/2009 7:14 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] daily 5 You need a yahoo acct (free). Log in, and go to Groups. Search for The_Daily_Five. Make choices on the screen (email address, etc.), and tell why you want to join. You should get an approval email within 24 hours, and then you're in! Melissa On Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 3:57 PM, lesp...@aol.com wrote: How can one become part of the daily 5 group? Thanks...Leslie In a message dated 6/13/2009 7:50:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pkima...@earthlink.net writes: Hi Melissa, I am on the Daily5 group. How many people on this list are part of both groups. PatK On Jun 13, 2009, at 2:11 PM, Melissa Kile wrote: The Sisters' CAFE book addresses the teaching and practice of comprehension, accuracy (word attack), fluency vocabulary strategies during workshop. It was just published a couple months ago, and is available in the usual places (Stenhouse, Amazon, BN). I've skimmed the entire book, and am now going back to really read it. I'm several chapters in, and it sounds very doable. There is a discussion going on in the Yahoo The Daily Five group. Melissa/VA/2nd On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 12:54 PM, Patricia Kimathi pkima...@earthlink.netwrote: Is anyone that uses and is thinking about using Daily5 interested in looking at how to combine Mosaic strategies with Daily 5 procedures. I love both, but I am working on how to include the best of both worldssmoothly. On Jun 13, 2009, at 8:14 AM, Courtney Cook wrote: I'm going to look into the Daily 5- Thanks for the suggestion. And as far as the center activites go- I have academic times for guided reading centers, and then centers which revolve mostly around play and creative exploration. On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Melissa Kile tchkg...@gmail.com wrote: The Daily 5 is just for my literacy block. I teach 2nd grade, so we don't do other center activities. When I taught K (for 21 years, up to a couple years ago), I had a literacy center block AND a free choice center block (art, painting, blocks, legos, explore table, etc). Sometimes those centers included an academic activity or connection. I have a colleague in K that has modified D5 a bit for the little ones, but her D5 time is separate from center time. When I taught 1st, they occasionally had K-type centers as part of their reading contract. You can see that I've tried various management systems--Daily 5 beats them all for ease of
Re: [MOSAIC] Professionalism
My district does not require anything above what the state requires for teaching certificates. Which in Washington means 15 quarter credits or 150 clockhours in 5 years. Therefore, there are plenty teacher that do not do anything over the summer. I am gifted in the sense that I teach with staff who are constantly wanting to learn more and practice more. We often meet regularly with our grade level teams over the summer looking at our content how to best embed literacy as well as projects and fieldwork. I am attending a four day conference within out Network (expeditionary learning) with three other staff members, while also attending a conference with another EL school for assessment. As I said though, our district requires nothing above the state. It is too bad. Christy Swan Summit School Spokane, Washington _ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Storage_062009 ___ 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading
I like Sharon Taberski's plan...she has two different independent reading times at first. One is children's choice and of course they read different kinds of texts in different ways, e.g. They might read the pictures etc. The other read is with books at their independent level so there is choice but not total free choice. I highly recommend lTaberski's book On Solid Ground as a must read for new teachers. Sally On 6/22/09 5:46 PM, Shannon E. O'Donnell odonnel...@gradmail.mville.edu wrote: I am a graduate student at Manhattanville College. I am currently taking a literacy course and as part of my assignment I was asked to subscribe to a listserv and participate in asking questions pertaining to literacy. One of our required readings is the book Phonics they Use: Words for Reading and Writing by, Patricia M. Cunningham. While reading the part about Fluency Activites in the section about Independent Reading I began to wonder how independent reading programs can be implmented into younger grades like kindergarten and first grade. When encouraging students to read by themselves and to choose their own book, how are teachers able to ensure that they are reading books that are at their level? If students are not reading their level of books then how can this type of reading promote fluency when they may not be understanding the words or storylines? Any suggestions or input would be very helpful. ___ 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. ___ 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.
