[MOSAIC] Independent Reading
I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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] Reading Technology Integration
Hi! This is my first time posting on the listserv. I will be teaching 4th grade reading and writing this year (VERY excited!) and I wanted to start incorporating more technology into my classroom to enhance learning. I have learned a little bit about digital storytelling, but I'd like more ideas from teachers who have tried integrating technology into their classrooms. I look forward to reading your suggestions! -Elizabeth ___ 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 don't know if this will help you because it was done as an enrichment model. Here is the link: http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/SEMR/ For those who do independent reading, the bookmarks are awesome! There is a suggested reading log. In my last district, we used this model during the year before I retired with two elementary schools--both schools had the poorest performing schools. By no means, though, were these schools in jeopardy of not meeting AYP. Unfortunately, a new superintendent came in and the teachers were required to adopt and use a basal program. Therefore, I couldn't get any data because I retired. However, the students absolutely didn't perform any poorer; I just don't know if they did better. You might also look at Razinski's work, but I don't know if he has research. Carol - Original Message - From: ccca...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Saturday, August 7, 2010 9:11:09 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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] Upcoming - Inquiry Circles in Action Book Discussion (DO NOT REPLY)
Upcoming book discussion for Comprehension and Collaboration: Inquiry Circles in Action by Stephanie Harvey and Harvey Daniels Info on purchase: http://tinyurl.com/2etfqd7 Laura Kump, The Reading Lady, will be hosting the discussion. She will provide you with a start date and has posted more information on the book - see http://www.mail-archive.com/mosaic%40literacyworkshop.org/msg14237.html. YOU MUST SIGN UP TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS BOOK DISCUSSION There will be a *separate list* for this discussion. You can sign up for this discussion at: http://mail.literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo/icia_literacyworkshop.org. This discussion will *not* be on the Mosaic list, however, the archived discussion will be available for you to view at any time. Should you have any questions on the book please email Laura Kump readingla...@aol.com. Questions or problems on joining the discussion list should be directed to me (see below). Please *do not reply* to this email as your message will be discarded. Please remember to contact Laura or me off-list with your questions. We will provide one more reminder about the discussion prior to its start. Thanks, Keith Mack Web Administrator for Mosaic List km...@literacyworkshop.org ___ 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 would look into allington and his books he talks a lot about just right books and the importance of independent reading unfortunately I'm racing out the door to go to a arts festival or I would look for you. If you don't have any of his books let me know and I can find you some info. Kathleen too From: mosaic-bounces+kamills=seattleschools@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of ccca...@gmail.com Sent: Sat 8/7/2010 7:11 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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] Independent Reading
That is unfortunate. Getting students engaged with print is critical to their reading development. I would also suggest you look to Richard Allington. He talks so logically about the importance and necessity of independent reading. I heard him in person 4-5 years ago and have been a believer in his work ever since. He also has some podcasts available that are very helpful. I completely understand the accountability issue and used reading logs, as well, when I was in the classroom. The Daily 5 (Read to Self component) has been a huge influence in the building that I now work in. Teachers have studied this aspect in depth and spent much of the first semester last year working with our literacy coach in directly teaching students the expectations of independent reading time (which they called Read to Self), took time to model (just like in the Daily 5 book), practiced, worked on building stamina and then (this is critical) revisited and retaught the expectations/procedures on a periodic basis. Teachers who did not do this as often, found that things didn't go as well! No surprise to anyone, I'm sure. The students were also taught the critical importance of finding appropriate books and were held accountable for doing this. Getting this whole operation up and running took some time on the front end, but had huge pay off in the end! Good luck! Beth Bonner Language Arts Resource Specialist/Title 1 Reading -Original Message- From: cccatho ccca...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Aug 7, 2010 10:28 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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] Independent Reading
try reading the book whisperer by donalyn miller, try reading rockets website, i bet if you really researched the subject you could find articles on both sides of the issue... Cheryl 'Teaching is a work of heart.' From: ccca...@gmail.com ccca...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, August 7, 2010 10:11:09 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] Independent Reading I hope you can help! I need some sources (preferably current research) I can print off regarding elementary age kids independently reading during reading. My principal extremely dislikes seeing kids just reading. Accountability is huge. Last year I had the kids journal to me . . that was very enlightening! I had no problems with that. Independent reading seems to be a dirty phrase. Please help .. and ... thank you! Kathleen ___ 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.
