Re: [MOSAIC] Summer thoughts...
Like Sent from my iPad On Jun 28, 2014, at 8:38 PM, norma baker hutch1...@juno.com wrote: I have no idea where the quote came from. One of my faves for sure though! An old man once said, There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living. The End of the #34;Made-In-China#34; Era The impossible #40;but real#41; technology that could make you impossibly rich. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/53af604d600a5604d3dcbst03duc ___ 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] Summer thoughts...
I just ordered the Comprehension shouldn't be silent book I think it will be a good read I am also reading teaching with poverty in mind by Eric Jensen. I work at a title 1 school and our principal wants us to read this this summer Sent from my iPad On Jun 26, 2014, at 8:08 PM, Felicia Barra fcbsm...@optonline.net wrote: I looked at Comprehension Shouldn't be Silent but I want to know if it's applicable to 2nd graders. If you've read the book, please let me know. Thanks, Felicia ___ 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] adult novel
I have read a few memoirs lately: Wild by Cheryl Strayed Dying to be Me by Anita Moorjani Ghosts by Daylight by Janine I'd Giovanni Forget Me Not by Jennifer Lowe-Anker The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon are a good escape! I have a pile of adult novels to read, too ,any to list here. I need the time! Sent from my iPad On Dec 28, 2012, at 2:27 PM, Patty Zorzi pzo...@comcast.net wrote: Going beyond the last six months, the first book that comes to mind is Maisie Dobbs. This is the first in a series by Jacqueline Winspear, set in England during the first war. I guess it's officially a mystery (having won the Agatha) but it seems like so much more. Also consider Trapeze by Simon Mawer. I've read 2 of his books (The Glass Room) and like them both very much. This is set In England during the 2nd war. (Theme not intentional) Also, I've like everything I've read from Geraldine Brooks. Everything. And while not adult, a great read is Uprising about the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire by Margaret Peterson Haddix. I love historical fiction. On Dec 28, 2012, at 11:48 AM, natasha domina wrote: I LOVED The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. I loved reading the story, but also loved the writing--found myself trying to analyze what it was Erin Morgenstern did to make her writing so luminous (a la Katie Wood Ray). There are also a couple of beautiful quotes about the power of stories at the very end of the book. Natasha Message: 2 Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:24:21 -0500 From: wr...@centurytel.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] adult novel Message-ID: 20121226122421.s6etdnr71j40o...@webmail2.centurytel.net Content-Type: text/plain;charset=UTF-8;format=flowed What is the best adult novel you read in the last six months? What made it so good? A relative wants to buy me a book for a gift. I mostly read nonfiction, but I know she wants to buy a novel for me. Thanks for your suggestions. Jan ___ 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 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] Teaching Writing
Karen, thanks for posting this website! Sent from my iPad On Aug 25, 2012, at 8:08 AM, Karen Parisi kmuppe...@aol.com wrote: Evelia- There are hundreds of websites and the information is a bit overwhelming. Not taking away from the great sites that many people on the loop suggest. I would suggest looking at the NOYCE Foundation materials. One site, with intro lessons, videos and examples in most age ranges. You need to poke around a bit to get everything. This is the 4th grade intro unit http://www.noycefdn.org/documents/ecrw/curriculum/llw/LLW-4-00_Curriculum.pdf There are great books, but I don't want you to be overwhelmed starting next week. As the year goes on, I would suggest picking up Lucy Calkins' The Art of Teaching Writing, but don't do it this week! It reads like a novel, and doesn't have the answers in the index. In a nutshell, look for videos that model writing. Write in front of your class, using a chart or overhead. Model your thinking, model how you need to reread and cross out to correct grammar. Model making mistakes and correcting your spelling Karen Parisi kmuppe...@aol.com -Original Message- From: evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.com To: mosaic mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sat, Aug 25, 2012 2:59 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Teaching Writing Hello. I am in desperate need of help and I thought about this group. I am starting school on Monday and I was told this afternoon that I will be teaching writing (dual language). I normally teach reading and social studies. I have never taught writing before. Writing is tested in my grade (4th). Are you all aware of a great online resourse for writing that I can use, at least to plan for next week? Also, for those who have experience teaching writing, when and how do you address the mechanics of writing? Do you start teaching a lot of grammar first? Do you teach grammar as a whole group? I have so many questions! Thank you. Evelia ___ 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 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] Teaching Writing
Check out books by Jeff Anderson- Mechanically Inclined, 10 Things every Writer needs to know, and an editing one. They are easy to read and implement in the classroom. He incorporates grammar into writing lessons and makes it fun. Sent from my iPad On Aug 25, 2012, at 1:50 AM, evelia cadet cadeteve...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello. I am in desperate need of help and I thought about this group. I am starting school on Monday and I was told this afternoon that I will be teaching writing (dual language). I normally teach reading and social studies. I have never taught writing before. Writing needs t is tested in my grade (4th). Are you all aware of a great online resourse for writing that I can use, at least to plan for next week? Also, for those who have experience teaching writing, when and how do you address the mechanics of writing? Do you start teaching a lot of grammar first? Do you teach grammar as a whole group? I have so many questions! Thank you. Evelia ___ 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] Common core report card
I am on a committee that revised the 3rd grade report card. When I get a copy of ours, I can share it... --- On Wed, 4/18/12, Christine Wautlet cmjto...@aol.com wrote: From: Christine Wautlet cmjto...@aol.com Subject: [MOSAIC] Common core report card To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 11:15 PM Does anyone have a report card based on the common core? Christine Sent from my iPad ___ 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] Title 1 money
Maybe look into the Fountas Pinnel LLI program. It could help your below grade level readers. Or The COmprehension Toolkit by Harvey Goudvis. It would also help target those below grade level students in reading. --- On Fri, 3/23/12, Rhonda Brinkman rhonda.brink...@sendit.nodak.edu wrote: From: Rhonda Brinkman rhonda.brink...@sendit.nodak.edu Subject: [MOSAIC] Title 1 money To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Friday, March 23, 2012, 1:44 PM Hello Mosaic followers, I am in need of your expertise and ideas. We have Title 1 money to use before the year is over. We are a targeted middle school in our first year of the grant. We focused this year on balance literacy and reading strategies. We want to continue this focus but need to buy materials for next year. Any suggestions? Or program ideas (not a scripted type please). We have talked about Daily 5. Would that work for middle school? We want something specific and focused with little fluff! Thanks in advance!! Rhonda ___ 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] Title 1 money
Another idea is Lucy Calkins Units of Reading These can be easily adapted to middle school readers... --- On Fri, 3/23/12, Rhonda Brinkman rhonda.brink...@sendit.nodak.edu wrote: From: Rhonda Brinkman rhonda.brink...@sendit.nodak.edu Subject: [MOSAIC] Title 1 money To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Friday, March 23, 2012, 1:44 PM Hello Mosaic followers, I am in need of your expertise and ideas. We have Title 1 money to use before the year is over. We are a targeted middle school in our first year of the grant. We focused this year on balance literacy and reading strategies. We want to continue this focus but need to buy materials for next year. Any suggestions? Or program ideas (not a scripted type please). We have talked about Daily 5. Would that work for middle school? We want something specific and focused with little fluff! Thanks in advance!! Rhonda ___ 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] Common Core and F P
I would love a copy as well. --- On Tue, 11/1/11, Willard, April D willa...@tcs.k12.nc.us wrote: From: Willard, April D willa...@tcs.k12.nc.us Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 8:00 AM Students who are two or more levels behind the monthly target are the students who we focus on for extra intervention. This could be in the form of after school tutoring, extra small group instruction with the teacher or a reading specialist. April Willard Literacy Curriculum Specialist Liberty Drive Elementary 401 Liberty Drive Thomasville, NC 27360 336.870.8918 willa...@tcs.k12.nc.us -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+willarda=tcs.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+willarda=tcs.k12.nc...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Renee Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 4:42 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common Core and F P What happens to students who do not meet these monthly targets? I'm curious Renee On Oct 31, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Willard, April D wrote: We have set month by month targets for F P levels. If you send me an email, I will be glad to send you what we do. Your end of year benchmarks are much higher then what we have established and I think our goals are a little lofty as well. Life's too short to paint on cheap paper. ~ Gordon MacKenzie ___ 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 All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. ___ 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] Synthesis in 1st grade
Sandra, I loved your story. I also work in a title 1 school so I feel your pain. How rewarding though what their thinking showed! it shows that they did indeed learn even with all of the distractions going on Congrats!! --- On Fri, 5/27/11, Sandra Stringham sos...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Sandra Stringham sos...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [MOSAIC] Synthesis in 1st grade To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Friday, May 27, 2011, 10:15 PM Its been a very long year and yet today I felt hope for my little ones. I teach a class of 33 at risk 1st grade students at a Title I school. I can't even begin to describe the behavior and social issues I have faced this year that interfered with learning and still interfere! Some I have never faced before.a long, long year...but today... I've been teaching about synthesis. We began with retelling as a step before, then we moved into summarizing and now this week, by using a think aloud, the kids observed last week that synthesis is changing your thinking as you read. This week, using the book Jin Woo by Eve Bunting, with think aloud and conversations, the students decided that synthesis was changing your thinking as you read and using your synthesis. I asked the students to draw a picture of what synthesis meant to them. Here are a few highlights: One student (and this was a student that had severe behavior issues and I was happy if she held a book in her hand, right side up, earlier in the year) said: I think synthesis is changing our ideas and what we know in our schema. I told her I hadn't thought of that before...but she is right...sometimes we have the wrong idea in our schema, and as we read, we have to change that as well. I told her how smart her thinking was!!! Her smile could light the room!!! Another student--one who used to sing and hum through readers workshop- compared synthesis to adding details to your writing. As you read, you are adding to your schema-the details that make the story bigger-so your thinking gets bigger. And when you use your schema-you get smarter! A 3rd student said when you synthesize...your schema gets bigger, too. Another student (1 of the 24 I had on intervention plans) drew a picture of a person growing from a baby to an adult...just stick figures, but you could clearly see the progression. She said synthesis is like growing up. You change as you grow and learn and as you synthesize, your thinking gets bigger and bigger. Finally, one student compared synthesis to planting a seed. Your first thinking is like planting the seed. Then just like the seed begins to grow, so does you 2nd thinking (her words)then your 3rd thinking (her words) she compared it to the flower that the seed grew into. She drew a picture of the seed...the seedlingthe full plant...and labeled it with the synthesis stages. So.with 1 more week to gotoday made it all worthwhile. Through it all, I guess I was reaching them. I just wanted to share because we had some behavior issues in the afternoon that really brought me down...and I wanted to end my day...remembering the great things they can do. Why we persevere-it makes it all worthwhile! Sandi Elgin, IL And I'm going to sign my name for the first time as: National Board Certified Teacher-Literacy; 2010 (Hey...I never get to do that---so humor me!) ___ 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] Synthesis in 1st grade
Sandra, I also cannot believe you have 24 students on intervention (is that RTI)??!!! I should be RTI'ing half of my class, but I could only handle 4, so I feel really guilty now. How do you do it? --- On Fri, 5/27/11, Sandra Stringham sos...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Sandra Stringham sos...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [MOSAIC] Synthesis in 1st grade To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Friday, May 27, 2011, 10:15 PM Its been a very long year and yet today I felt hope for my little ones. I teach a class of 33 at risk 1st grade students at a Title I school. I can't even begin to describe the behavior and social issues I have faced this year that interfered with learning and still interfere! Some I have never faced before.a long, long year...but today... I've been teaching about synthesis. We began with retelling as a step before, then we moved into summarizing and now this week, by using a think aloud, the kids observed last week that synthesis is changing your thinking as you read. This week, using the book Jin Woo by Eve Bunting, with think aloud and conversations, the students decided that synthesis was changing your thinking as you read and using your synthesis. I asked the students to draw a picture of what synthesis meant to them. Here are a few highlights: One student (and this was a student that had severe behavior issues and I was happy if she held a book in her hand, right side up, earlier in the year) said: I think synthesis is changing our ideas and what we know in our schema. I told her I hadn't thought of that before...but she is right...sometimes we have the wrong idea in our schema, and as we read, we have to change that as well. I told her how smart her thinking was!!! Her smile could light the room!!! Another student--one who used to sing and hum through readers workshop- compared synthesis to adding details to your writing. As you read, you are adding to your schema-the details that make the story bigger-so your thinking gets bigger. And when you use your schema-you get smarter! A 3rd student said when you synthesize...your schema gets bigger, too. Another student (1 of the 24 I had on intervention plans) drew a picture of a person growing from a baby to an adult...just stick figures, but you could clearly see the progression. She said synthesis is like growing up. You change as you grow and learn and as you synthesize, your thinking gets bigger and bigger. Finally, one student compared synthesis to planting a seed. Your first thinking is like planting the seed. Then just like the seed begins to grow, so does you 2nd thinking (her words)then your 3rd thinking (her words) she compared it to the flower that the seed grew into. She drew a picture of the seed...the seedlingthe full plant...and labeled it with the synthesis stages. So.with 1 more week to gotoday made it all worthwhile. Through it all, I guess I was reaching them. I just wanted to share because we had some behavior issues in the afternoon that really brought me down...and I wanted to end my day...remembering the great things they can do. Why we persevere-it makes it all worthwhile! Sandi Elgin, IL And I'm going to sign my name for the first time as: National Board Certified Teacher-Literacy; 2010 (Hey...I never get to do that---so humor me!) ___ 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] question regarding spelling
Our district implemented Sitton years ago and I liked it. Now it has been abandoned (onto Words THeir Way), but I still use Sitton for the high frequency words and the cloze and dictation. I thought it was a good program, but in our district, programs do not stay long... --- On Sun, 5/15/11, Patricia Kimathi pkima...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Patricia Kimathi pkima...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] question regarding spelling To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 2:10 PM Is this program on that the school must purchase or can individual teachers use it? PatK On May 11, 2011, at 3:01 AM, Maureen Morrissey wrote: I use Rebecca Sitton too and think it does a great job. The children learn both the commonly written words and spelling patterns. The program is weak on spelling pattern above the third grade level so I supplement with weekly making words activities. The program is aimed at transferring the correct spelling into writing immediately and there is no Monday to Friday list to memorize. It's probably as close to an authentic spelling program as I have seen in my 28 years in the classroom in several different grade levels. Best, Maureen On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 3:12 PM, Hoefling, Robyn hoefli...@northshoreschools.org wrote: Hi Michelle, We are using Rebecca Sitton. A committee of teachers in our district spent a year investigating spelling programs and found this one to be the most authentic for learning words that are most often used in our writing (they call them priority words) and then you can customize the list based on content or frequently misspelled words from your writing workshop, etc. Robyn From: mg...@verizon.net [mg...@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:38 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] contents Mosaic digest question regarding spelling Hello This is the first time I have asked for advice. I have been a member for years and read it regularly. I am in charge of putting together a spelling curriculum for a lower school that includes 3rd-6th grade. Do you have advice of spelling programs, books or activities (and listst) that you have found beneficial to help keds get inside the words rather than just memorizing them for the test? I am interested in a SOUND approach that is grade level appropriate for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. Thanks for any advice or help. Michelle Gips, speech-language pathologist and reading specialist ___ 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. PatK ___ 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] new reading program
We got the program last year. It is good but I have to integrate other resources as well. I don't feel like there is a lot of depth as far as teaching reading strategies and skills. The guided reading books are nice --- On Wed, 2/9/11, sharon asselin sharon@charter.net wrote: From: sharon asselin sharon@charter.net Subject: [MOSAIC] new reading program To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 11:29 PM Our district recently selected Pearson's reading program (Good Readers, Good Habits) for our elementary students. Is anyone using this program? I'd appreciate any comments related to your implementation of the program and its effectiveness in developing strong readers. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Sharon in WI ___ 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] data collection for analysis
What is Aimsweb??? Is it a substitute for DRA? We use the DRA and the FOuntas Pinnell Benchmark for reading data and benchmark tests written by the district. We also provide on writing genres and we used to do a math problem solving, but we eliminated it this year. Who knows what other data we will be asked to collect? We have a feeling there is a lot coming with our new KEY committees. --- On Tue, 9/7/10, Jeana Wise jw...@marshallschools.com wrote: From: Jeana Wise jw...@marshallschools.com Subject: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 4:06 PM What types of data does your schools collect for anaylsis? My district is using Aimsweb, but I am thinking that other forms of data may be helpful when looking at interventions for our struggling students. My district no longer gives the DRA, either. Jeana Wise K-4 Literacy Coach jw...@marshallschools.commailto:jw...@marshallschools.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] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer)
To get assessments from independent reading, I use inside the box. I have to look up the author but it is a book that has ideas and rubrics to use for independent reading.. --- On Fri, 7/9/10, hccarl...@comcast.net hccarl...@comcast.net wrote: From: hccarl...@comcast.net hccarl...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer) To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Friday, July 9, 2010, 12:54 PM I so agree with you. In my last district, we just about had a balanced literacy in place with a large place for independent reading. We were in the process of trying to get students to read challenging, rather than easy, text for independent reading. I had written lessons for the strategies for grades 3 through 5. Then, along came a new superintendent with his own personal curriculum director. Out went our balanced literacy and in came the basal. Teachers were told they had to use the basal exclusively and not use anything else! No time for lit circles! No time for independent reading! How sad! In my experience, independent reading is questioned because parents and administrators don't think teachers are teaching. Unfortunately, the National Panel could not recommend independent reading as an effective practice because there is no scientific research to support. (Don't get me started on that.) When a colleague and I wanted to use Nancie Atwell's reading workshop approach in junior high in the early 1990's, our ass't superintendent told us no. He thought others in our building would jump on the bandwagon, and then how would we provide all the books! Luckily, we convinced our principal, and she told us to go ahead. Of course, no one else wanted to follow us because it is a lot more work than using a basal or other canned programs. Our kids read more that year than others. Our scores kept even with the other teachers'. If we had mapped out skills, I think they would have improved more. We were kind of following Nancie. With all the other support now with Keene and Strategies that Work, we would have even more effective. I love independent reading! I just wish we could somehow measure how much students enjoy reading with this approach. Those students who are most at risk for turning off to reading, are the ones who need this the most but who most often don't get time for independent reading. Carol - Original Message - From: Rhonda Brinkman rhonda.brink...@sendit.nodak.edu To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thursday, July 8, 2010 10:16:00 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Chapter 1 (Book Whisperer) Suzanne, Laura and list, I can’t fathom the reason people question independent reading. Reading must be practiced and absorbed. I tell my students reading is just like practicing anything else. . . piano, basketball, soccer, painting etc. It seems in education we must always prove why something is working --- really??? BUT to say independent reading is not beneficial is just crazy! How else can students read if they don’t read?? I agree with Laura we must work to find the right book for the each student. Rhonda Suzanne, You bring up an important point. The reason many of us fall into the trap of making activities to go with the book is to have something to show the kids got it. We also want a product to put in a portfolio to demonstrate to administrators that the children did indeed do the work. There isn't a trust in the fact that given the opportunity to do so, kids will read. I know that several teachers I have worked with have said the kids are not really reading during independent reading. I feel it is because they are not engaged, or invested in the text they are reading. We as teachers have to trust that if we get the right books into kids hands they will be engaged and reading. It is a great leap of faith. Laura ___ 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 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] new job as a Literacy Coach
wow!! It sounds like your coaches actually did what they were supposed to for a while! We have 2 coaches who I have never seen go into a classroom to help teachers. All they do is admin work. We think of them as part of the admin team since they do jobs delegated from the principal. In our county last month, we had over 500 teachers lose their jobs. In our school, 13 teachers are gone. Some of these are great teachers! And yet our coaches still have their job?? --- On Mon, 5/31/10, jvma...@comcast.net jvma...@comcast.net wrote: From: jvma...@comcast.net jvma...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] new job as a Literacy Coach To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, May 31, 2010, 3:43 PM I'm a classroom teacher (and happy to be one); we've had coaches in our district for about 9 years. In my district, the coach's job is to work with teachers to improve student accomplishment. Each grade level meets with the coach twice per month for 2-3 hours. We write a cycle of inquiry then read, work, discuss, assess. When the coaches aren't working with teachers (which is a lot of time) they are supposed to be supporting teachers with demonstrations, observations, etc. Unfortunately, it is my belief that the coaches actually do administrative work. In the beginning of our collaborative work, I appreciated the guidance of the coach. Now I believe most of us have grown beyond the coaches (who have had no classroom experience for 6-9 years). You might need some background: in California, due to budget woes, most of our newer teachers were pink-slipped and class size grew; therefore most of our newest teachers still have 4-5 years experience. They are growing beyond the coaches, too. Judy ___ 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] leveled literacy intervention
LLI is a new program from FOuntas 7 Pinnell.. Our school uses it as remediation for certain children. --- On Mon, 2/22/10, Kathy Pickart kpick...@edge-cole.k12.ia.us wrote: From: Kathy Pickart kpick...@edge-cole.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] leveled literacy intervention To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, February 22, 2010, 1:13 PM I believe she means Reading Recovery!! On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 11:16 AM, wanda bush wandab...@gmail.com wrote: For RR do you mean Reading Reflex? Reading Reflex is with McGuinness and McGuinness from Orlando, Fl Reading Reflex really helped my kids learn early to read without all the normal mumbo jumbo that gets in the way. I found it in my local library. I have used it on students in K and 1st that are lost. Even made a difference in a ESE Kindergarten student who was in the K for the second year with no knowledge of his alphabet nor their sounds. He learned half of the alphabet and their sounds and how to push three to four letters together before the end of the school year (4months). this was in addition to the fact that he would learn it today and remember nothing the next. Still, he improved. Totally awesome. Wanda On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 7:31 PM, Jeana Wise jw...@marshallschools.com wrote: I am wondering if there is anyone who has used leveled literacy instruction (LLI)? I am training for Reading Recovery this year and my school will not be continuing this program next year in order to meet the needs of more students. Instead they are hoping to use the RR strategies with more students. LLI seems to be very similar in parts. Has anyone used this? Is it effective? http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://homepage.ntlworld.com/alan.pipes/pix/owl_t.jpgimgrefurl=http://homepage.ntlworld.com/alan.pipes/vector.htmlh=150w=150sz=11hl=ensig2=ThfRUpfK9fHyhMx4U3qM7Qstart=19tbnid=vG7bH0vq0lf9zM:tbnh=96tbnw=96ei=ta4uReiZOqHIaMypzcoMprev=/images%3Fq%3Dowl%2Bmascot%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D Jeana Wise First Grade Benton Elementary jw...@marshallschools.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. ___ 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] Retelling
I would love to know what that organizer was also. --- On Wed, 3/24/10, Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca wrote: From: Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Retelling To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 8:41 AM Hi Martha, Can you share the retelling graphic organizer you used? I wonder if that will offer some clues as to why it didn't work for the other child and what to do next? Thanks, Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Teacher Spanish Learning Leader Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. —Helen Keller Visit my blog, A Teacher's Ruminations, and post a message. http://waingortgrade2spanishbilingual.blogspot.com/ Hi colleagues. I need some help. I am working with two little munchkins in 2nd grade. They can both read like the wind, but both demonstrated lots of trouble retelling on the DRA2. We backed up and spent time with lots of pretelling activites, cohesive ties. We read easy books with clear story elements. We sequenced pictures from the story that were photocopied. We did activities to visualize the setting, etc. So far, so good. Then we began working with Vicki Benson's retelling graphic organizer, and for one of the students, it was an Aha moment and his retellings have grown. He's on his way. So I am celebrating his successes. However, the other student is dead stuck in the water. When asked direct questions - who were the important characters, what was the setting, etc., she does relatively well consistently. She does an adequate job retelling with pictures with LOTS of wait time in between her thoughts, but I can't seem to move her beyond that. Any suggestions/strategies you can suggest for me to try would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Martha ___ 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. -Inline Attachment Follows- ___ 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] literacy models
I am also one of very few teachers in my grade level that embrace and teach reading strategies. I keep current with best practices. Other teachers teach reading only through guided reading. i don't get it??? We have a new adoption this year that includes shared and guided reading. The teacher's guide includes lessons on strategies. It is ok. But I know several teachers who don't really use it. I can always tell the students that I get every year who have had teachers that teach reading strategies, etc --- On Mon, 3/29/10, Nancy Ehrlich nancy.ehrl...@gmail.com wrote: From: Nancy Ehrlich nancy.ehrl...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] literacy models To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, March 29, 2010, 7:37 PM I totally feel your frustration. I am the only one at my school using Reading Workshop/Strategies approach. No one else wants to learn it. I have found that those who embrace the basals are those with the most fear and insecurity. They follow the philosophy of I followed the prescription, so it isn't my fault if the student doesn't succeed. Also, the teacher next door to me loves the basal due to the routine. She does the same type of activity every week. Vocabulary on Monday, Skill of the week on Tuesday, Read the story with the class on Wednesday, etc. She loves structure. Here is the good news: the student teacher I am getting in the fall LOVES strategies. She was my student observer this winter and said everyone of her reading courses focused on Reading Strategies. Hooray!! She is so excited about the technique and can't wait to try it. NO bad habits to break. Thank goodness we have this group to discuss what matters. On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 6:36 PM, Yingling yingli...@frontiernet.net wrote: As of right now, we don't have a basal and at my level we use novels. But, that will probably change next year and it's not because of our principal. A lot of our teachers want a basal because - I'm quoting here - it will tell me what to do! I can't believe this! I'm getting so frustrated because I simply think they're being lazy. I have repeatedly shared websites, resources, and yahoogroups with them but now of them choose to use them. I think only one other teacher in the building has even heard of MOT or Strategies That Work. - Original Message - Is there any schools/districts who are not invested in a program or series and using a comprehensive literacy model approach finding data and research providing the effectiveness? I am wondering because I am in a school that once had a balanced literacy model implemented then when administration and times changed, so did the model and they went with a basal series to provide continuity which some teachers need and love and left others feeling hopeless. I have been looking at models again but know that with funding issues, implementing a model in its entirety may not be the most effective if it doesn't get implemented in it entirety! So, are there any schools that have created their own literacy frameworks and allows it to grow and change based on their students' needs? ___ 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. -- Nancy ___ 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] leveled literacy intervention
Hello! I too am a trained reading recovery teacher but I have gone back into the classroom. Our school started using LLI this year to help students get on grade level. We started with students who were 1-2 levels below grade level and now we are working on other levels. I would like to be trained or have the availability to use these resources in my classrooms. It seems to be helping. Our school is still doing RR but who knows how long it will stay. It is very expensive and with all of the budget cuts lately, I am surprised it has survived so far --- On Sat, 2/20/10, Levy, Lenore lenore.l...@pearson.com wrote: From: Levy, Lenore lenore.l...@pearson.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] leveled literacy intervention To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 5:04 PM Jeana, I hear you about RR. I was trained also. My district did it for one year and then decided they couldn't justify the cost of one on one instruction. We took the intent and the strategies of RR and morphed it into instructional strategies for groups of 2 and 3. We had a grant that helped us do that. We were still able to use all of our RR materials. Just not one on one. It is a loss. I understand your feelings about programs but sometimes we really need them to insure all students receive the same quality instruction and that all teachers are meeting state as well as district literacy curriculum goals. Often it is on the teacher's back to do and implement and it becomes a burdersome, impossible task. Too much time is spent preparing and gathering with a loss of instructional time. At any rate, you are very thoughtful and considerate and I am sure will make good decisions for your district. Good luck. Lenore Lenore Levy, Educational Consultant, Instructional Services Pearson Curriculum Group Cell: 856-278-5798 Home Office: 856-354-1251 lenore.l...@pearson.com -Original Message- From: mosaic-bounces+lenore.levy=pearson@literacyworkshop.org [mailto:mosaic-bounces+lenore.levy=pearson@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Jeana Wise Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 2:06 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] leveled literacy intervention Wow, thank you so much. I am new to this group; however, I have reviewed many of the resources, powerpoints, and lesson ideas the past two years and am grateful for having ran across the resources and group. Thanks so much for your responses. My district is currently in the process of going schoolwide title. Therefore, we are in the process of implementing a program or model to help with this comprehensive school reform. Leaving first grade after 6 years and training this year for Reading Recovery to find out we will no longer use this program of intervention for our struggling readers, I am very bummed. I feel that if we persue the balanced literacy we once had in place along with our scope and sequence we may be able to make school improvement. In addition to all this we are looking into making one of our title teachers into a literacy coach. This is something I have wanted for a long time in order to provide professional development opportunities to other teachers who ! are missing out on all the great research and strategies that are out there! It is also scary for the fact that I have no idea how long this position will be available due to budget cuts and high expectations for change. With that being said, my district is much like any other district looking into all the things that are out there to improve instruction and data. Out of all the assessment tools and instructional tools I have reviewed, I have been interested in the LLI even though I do not promote programs! I feel that it is important to help children think and learn; however, I often wonder why we are teaching them to do well with a program and look at the transferability among other aspects of life--it's not there! The LLI does seem like a better way to address reading with actual BOOKS. I personally am not fond of AIMSWEB or DIBELS. It seems as if those children who read well, fail and those who don't read well...are not being measured in instructional ways even though there are parts that I feel can be expanded in the classroom as literacy instruction (cloze reading is a good strategy for reading /predicting a reasonable word that is tricky without losing meaning). Being a Reading Recovery teacher, I feel that the OS is a better indicator of strengths and weaknesses. Thanks so much for your thoughts! Jeana http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ala n.pipes/pix/owl_t.jpgimgrefurl=http://homepage.ntlworld.com/alan.pipes/ vector.htmlh=150w=150sz=11hl=ensig2=ThfRUpfK9fHyhMx4U3qM7Qstart=19 tbnid=vG7bH0vq0lf9zM:tbnh=96tbnw=96ei=ta4uReiZOqHIaMypzcoMprev=/ima ges%3Fq%3Dowl%2Bmascot%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D Jeana Wise First Grade Benton Elementary
Re: [MOSAIC] master list of lessons from RWM/MOT?
I would love to have this resource as well. susannelee...@yahoo.com Thanks!! --- On Mon, 11/23/09, Shannon Lauer lau...@aaps.k12.mi.us wrote: From: Shannon Lauer lau...@aaps.k12.mi.us Subject: [MOSAIC] master list of lessons from RWM/MOT? To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, November 23, 2009, 1:50 PM Hi there, I've been going through the wealth of information on the resources page, but I can't find a very simple and straightforward list of mini-lessons for the year from RWM and MOT. Now I know some of you very organized educators probably have something like this. There are many in-depth mini-lessons, but nothing that I would call a quick look guide where you can glance at it and make sure you've covered all the mini-lessons in a certain strategy. I hope this makes sense. Let me know if you have something like this. Thanks, Shannon ___ 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] Reading Recovery
Hi Bev! There are a lot of reasons why I didn't like RR. One reason, maybe it wasn't my time to do it. I missed too many things in the classroom. It got really boring for me reading with only one child. I missed the whole class lessons in reading and writing workshop. I love teaching the reading strategies and I really missed that. I did love seeing the light go off in a child's eyes and thinking, wow, I really helped them. Another reason, we were constantly in conflict with the 1st grade teachers. We would tell them the child was reading at say level 10 and they were saying they couldn;t get him past level 6. Granted we were working one on one with them so they would be reading higher, but shouldn't that carry over to the classroom??? I always wondered about that. They were always questioning what we were doing. It just wasn't pleasant working with the teachers. Another reason were my teacher leaders. Not good personalities to work with. I won't say I will never do RR again. Perhaps in a few years when I am really over the classroom I could share more, but it is Friday night and it has been a long week with our flooding situation here in the south. --- On Thu, 9/24/09, Beverlee Paul beverleep...@gmail.com wrote: From: Beverlee Paul beverleep...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 11:47 PM Susanne, I'm very curious. Which part or parts of the program did you not believe in? On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Susanne Lee susannelee...@yahoo.comwrote: I did reading recovery for one year. I agree, it is a very expensive program to serve just a few children. We did find gains, but I also noticed that when they went to 2nd grade (I went to 2nd grade also), they did plateau. In fact, last year, I had 3 of my reading recovery kids and none of them gained a reading level during the year. I didn't believe in the philosophy of the program and that is why I left after one year. I also felt in the second half of the year when i did reading recovery, I was more of a special ed teacher than anything else. I am not a huge advocate of the program, as you can see --- On Wed, 9/23/09, swalte...@san.rr.com swalte...@san.rr.com wrote: From: swalte...@san.rr.com swalte...@san.rr.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8:10 PM We have two reading recovery teachers. Many of us feel that they do not service enough kids. Meeting kids one on one is not the best use of man power for our needy school, We find that many of the kids that are exited plateau in 2nd grade. Hillary Marchel march...@hawthorn73.org wrote: What are your feelings about Reading Recovery? Thanks, I know your all busy. Hillary ___ 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 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 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] Reading Recovery
I didn't say it was a waste of money. I said it was an expensive program. I did work with first graders who made great gains, but after they finished the program gains were made at a much slower pace (of course, no more one on one). I am glad for the training because I am a much better teacher in my guided reading groups as to what to look for, strategies, to use, etc. The 3 students that did not make gains are due to the fact that they have learning disabilities. That is the one part I did not like about RR. I do not want to be a special ed teacher. I witnessed other RR teachers making their children cry when they could not read and forcing them to continue. I do not agree with that method.. RR has its positives, it is just not for me, at least not now. I missed too many things in the classroom. --- On Thu, 9/24/09, Jeanne Crider jeann...@charter.net wrote: From: Jeanne Crider jeann...@charter.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 9:20 PM I am a Reading Recovery teacher. Do you really think that helping the most struggling 1st graders is a waste of money? Do you think that these students would make greater gains being in a small group or remaining in the classroom alone? Children in Reading Recovery have a program specifically designed for them. It looks at their strengths and builds on them. In the classroom, teachers don't have time to focus on one child with such intensity. They don't have the time to spend helping the child learn in the way that is best for them. Classroom teachers have too many other kids who each have their own needs. Untangling the most confused 1st graders is certainly worth it in my opinion. By the way, I see more students in a day than any of the first grade classroom teachers have in their classroom. I work hard each and every day to meet the needs of my students. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I guess it was a good idea that you left if you don't believe in the philosophy. Maybe you should examine your own teaching if the 3 students made no gains in your 2nd grade classroom. - Original Message - From: Susanne Lee susannelee...@yahoo.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery I did reading recovery for one year. I agree, it is a very expensive program to serve just a few children. We did find gains, but I also noticed that when they went to 2nd grade (I went to 2nd grade also), they did plateau. In fact, last year, I had 3 of my reading recovery kids and none of them gained a reading level during the year. I didn't believe in the philosophy of the program and that is why I left after one year. I also felt in the second half of the year when i did reading recovery, I was more of a special ed teacher than anything else. I am not a huge advocate of the program, as you can see --- On Wed, 9/23/09, swalte...@san.rr.com swalte...@san.rr.com wrote: From: swalte...@san.rr.com swalte...@san.rr.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8:10 PM We have two reading recovery teachers. Many of us feel that they do not service enough kids. Meeting kids one on one is not the best use of man power for our needy school, We find that many of the kids that are exited plateau in 2nd grade. Hillary Marchel march...@hawthorn73.org wrote: What are your feelings about Reading Recovery? Thanks, I know your all busy. Hillary ___ 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 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] Reading Recovery
I did reading recovery for one year. I agree, it is a very expensive program to serve just a few children. We did find gains, but I also noticed that when they went to 2nd grade (I went to 2nd grade also), they did plateau. In fact, last year, I had 3 of my reading recovery kids and none of them gained a reading level during the year. I didn't believe in the philosophy of the program and that is why I left after one year. I also felt in the second half of the year when i did reading recovery, I was more of a special ed teacher than anything else. I am not a huge advocate of the program, as you can see --- On Wed, 9/23/09, swalte...@san.rr.com swalte...@san.rr.com wrote: From: swalte...@san.rr.com swalte...@san.rr.com Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Recovery To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 8:10 PM We have two reading recovery teachers. Many of us feel that they do not service enough kids. Meeting kids one on one is not the best use of man power for our needy school, We find that many of the kids that are exited plateau in 2nd grade. Hillary Marchel march...@hawthorn73.org wrote: What are your feelings about Reading Recovery? Thanks, I know your all busy. Hillary ___ 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 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 accountability
I would love to know what you do. I told my class that I was thinking of having them read a certain of books in each genre during the year. I told them that I was going to wait until the end of Sept when they tally the amount of books they have read in Aug/Sept and then I will decide. They have a sheet in their notebooks that lists the genres and they have to tally what they read. I am not sure as to how many books I will require them to read. I want to say at least 25 books which I think is very doable. Is that number too low? What about our ESL kids? I am eager to read the conversations you have on this topic. I still have to finish the last chapter or 2 of the book. We started school at the beginning of Aug and I am still reeling with beg of the year stuff. We have too many new things this year and it is hard getting going. --- On Thu, 9/3/09, Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us wrote: From: Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us Subject: [MOSAIC] independent reading accountability To: 'mosaic@literacyworkshop.org' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, September 3, 2009, 12:55 PM After reading The Book Whisperer, I am considering setting a goal for my third grade students to read a certain amount of books in specific genres. I am wondering if anyone has done this with this grade level and if you would share how you did it and if you thought it was/was not successful in exposing children to a variety of genres and holding them to a reading diet. What would you consider to be an acceptable number of books to require for reading in a school year for third graders? Thanks. Leslie R. Stewart (203)481-5386 X310 FAX (203)483-0749 lstew...@branford.k12.ct.usmailto:lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~ Dr. Seuss ___ 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] Jan Richardson
YES!! I got a pre-release copy last year. It is full of useful information, forms, strategies, etc to use with your guided reading groups! --- On Fri, 8/28/09, Tamara Westmoreland twestmorel...@redlands.nsw.edu.au wrote: From: Tamara Westmoreland twestmorel...@redlands.nsw.edu.au Subject: [MOSAIC] Jan Richardson To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Friday, August 28, 2009, 12:04 PM Has anyone read Jan Richardson's new book re: Guided Reading? If so- would you recommend it? Thanks, Tami This email (including attachments) is intended for the addressee(s) named above. No part of it should be reproduced, adapted or transmitted without the sender's consent. It is confidential, subject to copyright and may be subject to legal or other privilege. None of these rights, or any other rights, are waived if you have received this email in error or without permission. If you have received this email in error, please let the sender know by reply email, delete it from your system, destroy all copies and do not disclose, use or forward this email. Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed in this message may not represent the official position or opinions of SCECGS Redlands Limited and should not be relied upon. Whilst this email has been scanned by a virus scanner and all care has been taken, recipients should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. SCECGS Redlands Limited disclaims all liability for loss or damage caused by viruses transmitted by this email. ___ 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] 5th gr. Starting guided reading
I don't teach 5th grade, but I have a few ideas for you. For the gifted group, I would definitely do literature circles. I do them with my high group in 3rd grade. Don't do a whole lot of teaching of learning stations. Look into the Daily 5 from the sisters. www.the2sisters.com. I probably would call it the daily 3 for 5th grade, but with this, you don't have to create any centers. It also takes a minimum of 3-4 weeks to start guided reading groups. The kids do need to know what the other centers will be. I do read-to-self, work on writing, listening to reading (on the computer), and some other things as needed. Hope this helps! --- On Sun, 8/23/09, mcgen1998 mcgen1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: mcgen1998 mcgen1...@yahoo.com Subject: [MOSAIC] 5th gr. Starting guided reading To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009, 5:44 PM I teach 5th grade and am moving from lots of whole group instruction to guided reading groups. I have a few learning stations in mind. But my question is: How do I go about getting started? Don't I have to teach the skills needed in the stations first? I have two different ability groups for two hours of language arts each. One is a gifted group, so I'll probably do more literature circles than guided reading with them. Does this sound right? How long should it take before I am into the guided reading schedule? Thanks for your imput. Therese in NC ___ 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] Cafe Book
I would highly recommend the Cafe book. I dabbled with it last year with my 2nd graders and I will use it this year in 3rd grade. The daily 5 is more like a management system. I will use it this year also, more like the daily 3. The Cafe book explains how you can take your standards, align them with CAFE (Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, Expanding Vocab), and helps you become real specific as to what strategy the child needs. It is great for individual conferences. I like it and hope to use it more this year. Check out their site if you want more info before you buy the book, but I do recommend it. You can tailor both the cafe and daily 5 to your needs in the classroom. Good luck! Susanne --- On Wed, 7/29/09, Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us wrote: From: Stewart, L lstew...@branford.k12.ct.us Subject: [MOSAIC] Cafe Book To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 9:18 PM Would someone please comment on the Cafe Book. I would like to know how it differs from the Daily 5. Can it be used on its own? What does it add to Daily 5? I bought The Daily 5 last summer, but it wasn't a good fit for my teaching style and third graders. Leslie To feel most beautifully alive means to be reading something beautiful, ready always to apprehend in the flow of language the sudden flash of poetry. ~ Gaston Bachelard ~ http://thinkexist.com/birthday/september_24/ ___ 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] Just Finished Readacide and The Reading Zone What do you think the implications are...
What about the book To Understand by Ellin Keene. I have jus started reading it. The theme of it is how to we teach kids to make sense of what they are reading and is teaching just the strategies enough to help them understand. --- On Fri, 6/26/09, Heather Green heath...@gmail.com wrote: From: Heather Green heath...@gmail.com Subject: [MOSAIC] Just Finished Readacide and The Reading Zone What do you think the implications are... To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Friday, June 26, 2009, 6:18 PM for lower elementary grades? I wish there were a book written with a similar theme, but geared toward 1-2. There are plenty of teachers at our school, include me last year, who taught comprehension strategies. I am contemplating now-- is it enough to just let kids read? To talk about books with them? To have them recommend books with each other? Is it enough in the younger grades to just get them to love reading? Do we teach the strategies just because we feel it gives us something to teach during reading workshop? In her book, Atwell mentions doing mini-lessons. I wonder what these are. SO MANY QUESTIONS! ___ 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] Running Record/Reading Level Question(s)
I can share with you some info on reading levels that we do in Cobb Co in Georgia. Email me at susannelee...@yahoo.com and I can send you a few things. --- On Tue, 6/23/09, Angela Almond angela_alm...@scs.k12.nc.us wrote: From: Angela Almond angela_alm...@scs.k12.nc.us Subject: [MOSAIC] Running Record/Reading Level Question(s) To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 9:54 PM I apologize in advance for this very lengthy and somewhat rookie question. I have been teaching for 6 years. My first year I was told I needed to complete running records on each student. That was it. No kit (didn't even know there was such a thing at the time) and no benchmarks or goals as to what fourth grade students should be reading at. I went into the Literacy Lab and made my own kit, pulling books from the leveled reader library. I did running records on each student 3 times that year with no clear purpose or goal. My second year, a Literacy Facilitator was hired. When I asked her about it, she told me my kit was fine and gave me a guide as to what levels were expected at each grade level. I was told that fourth grade needed to be reading at a level 40 by the end of fourth grade. That said, our leveled readers only went up to Level 40. So I've never been exactly clear as to what was expected of fifth grade. A few years ago, we got a new Literacy Facilitator. She made new levels. Third grade students should be reading at a Level 32 by the end of the year, fourth grade a Level 36, and fifth grade a Level 40. Once again, I thought this was terribly convenient, since our leveled reader library only went to Level 40. Also, she told us to formally assess the students every month. Suddenly, halfway through this school year, our principal decided everyone should have a kit for doing running records. He polled each teacher. K-1 had one kit (not sure of which one), 2-3 had Rigby, I (fourth grade) had my own make-shift kit, and fifth grade had a DRA kit. One was ordered for me. It was Rigby. It only goes up to Level 30 so this year I could have used it on a total of 2 students. I became very confused and began researching. Everything I have seen, says that students should be reading at a Level 38 by the end of third grade. I guess my questions are: Is it normal for schools to be so haphazard with what assessment they are using? What (if they exist) are standard expected levels for each grade? I am unfamiliar with DRA but the DRA kit that fifth grade uses has Level 24, 28, 34, 38, 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80. What about the in-between levels? Our North Carolina End-Of-Grade tests are lexiled. Shouldn't the levels we expect our kids to be reading at match the state tests? I know all of this is very elementary and I should have probably figured this out before now. However, I am very confused about all of this (as you may be able to tell in my ramblings) and have asked all of this to our Literacy Facilitator who keeps telling me to just keep doing what I've been doing. Please help me understand this! If you have any great books, websites, or other resources, I don't mind learning on my own. I just need some guidance because I just can't seem to wrap my mind around this! Angela Hatley Almond, NBCT Fourth Grade East Albemarle Elementary School All email correspondence to and from this address is subject to North Carolina Public Records Law which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. ___ 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] making meaning
I would also love to have a used manual if anyone has one for second grade.. --- On Mon, 5/11/09, Shannon Lauer lau...@aaps.k12.mi.us wrote: From: Shannon Lauer lau...@aaps.k12.mi.us Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] making meaning To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 1:36 PM I loved the website and what it is aimed towards. Is there a way to get it without the trade books? I already have most of the trade books, but I'd really like the manual. Or anyone want to sell their used kit for cheap? Thanks ___ 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] Math Journals
There is also a book that integrates math with the reading strategies. Comprehending Math by Arthur Hyde. Ellin Keene (MOT) wrote the foreword. I haven't read the whole book yet, but it looks great! --- On Wed, 4/1/09, ljackson ljack...@gwtc.net wrote: From: ljackson ljack...@gwtc.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Math Journals To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group aj81...@yahoo.com, mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 10:18 AM If you think of the strategies as thinking strategies, rather than reading comprehension strategies, this will become a clearer connection for you. For example, Schema What do you know about math that will help you solve this problem? How is this problem like another problem we/you have solved? Think about the way Jim solved that problem yesterday. What connections do you see? Lori On 3/31/09 4:36 PM, Shirley Anderson aj81...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello, My name is Shirley Anderson and I am a student teacher from Wayne State University. I am currently working on an idea from the Mosiac of Thought text to integrate a reading comprehension strategy into my Mathematic's course. I work with middle school age students and I am complating incorporating journals into the class. What I am courious about is whether anyone has attempted this strategy in a math clas and whether the strategy works or not. Also, is no one has attempeted this strategy, I was wondering whether you believe this is a good idea for incorportaing reading comprehension into the math class based on other experiences you may have had. If for some reason you believe this is not a good strategy would you please take the time to suggest one you believe would better suit this class environment. Thank you, Shirley Anderson ___ 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. -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona ___ 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] reading workshops
i love your ideas... something to think about for next year! thanks! --- On Tue, 3/24/09, Hamilton, Whitney whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us wrote: From: Hamilton, Whitney whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org, mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 3:12 PM I just held a Parent University for my classroom last night. I covered fluency, reading comprehension (before, during, and after strategies: predicting, connecting, questioning), and summer reading. Station 1: Fluency I assessed each student's WCPM and overall fluency and then shared with the student and parent how the score ranked with norms for 3rd graders at this time of the year. I also shared with parents a list of tips for increasing fluency as well as additional information about what fluency is. Station 2: Reading Comprehension This station taught parents how to read with their children to enhance comprehension. I provided a guide for before, during, and after reading specific to a story that I provided time for them to read . . . but with the understanding that the same structure should be applied to other fiction reads. Station 3: Summer Reading Here, students and parents worked together to come up with three summer reading goals. If 2 of the 3 goals are met and the goal sheet is returned at the beginning of next year, those students names will be put in a drawing for a Hastings gift card. Students also made a bookmark at the center and received a list of recommended books for third graders. If you have additional questions or ideas for how I could improve my Parent University please feel free to ask/share. Whitney Hamilton, Third Grade Kit Carson Elementary 450 Tates Creek Road Richmond, KY 40475 whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us 859-624-4525 From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Carmen Abaraham Sent: Tue 3/24/2009 12:23 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] reading workshops Hello my name is Carmen Abraham, and I am currently a student at Wayne State University enrolled in a reading comprehension class. My question is: Our school is planning on a comprehension workshop for the parents. Should reading workshops be mandatory for parents so they are able to better help their children become independent thinkers and learners? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make this a successful event? Has anyone ever done this in their school, what works and what doesn't work? Carmen ___ 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 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 Five
Check out the website www.the2sisters.com. The daily 5 is a way of managing your literacy block. It is student driven, not teacher driven. No more need for teachers to make centers. the book is great!! --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Patty Cook coo...@verizon.net wrote: From: Patty Cook coo...@verizon.net Subject: [MOSAIC] Daily Five To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 1:05 PM Would anyone be able to fill me in about the Daily Five? I don't know anything about it. Thanks! ___ 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] workshop approach
It's ok to do only 3 choices a day rather than 5, especially at the intemediate grades --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Ljackson ljack...@gwtc.net wrote: From: Ljackson ljack...@gwtc.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] workshop approach To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 8:22 AM I know three teachers who have implemented it at the 4-5 level (they are part of a team of 5) and for them, it has worked. Generally, though, they don't get to five in a day. I believe, but am not entirely sure, that read to self is a daily must and that across the course of the week, students select from the the other options. Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach and Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 5755 - Original message - From: Chris and Teresa Casart chrisandter...@cox.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Sunday, February 15, 2009 8:53 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] workshop approach I have been feeling the same way about the Word Work choices in my room. They all want to do the same thing...write their words on small white boards. We already study words through Sitton Spelling activities every day, so I'm thinking of removing that choice, too. By the way, I teach 4th grade, and I'm not so sure about the D5 thing with this age group, anyway. I've always had a great management plan for reading workshop, but my principal wants our whole building to implement the D5 during our literacy block. Thoughts Teresa - Original Message - From: Waingort Jimenez, Elisa elwaingor...@cbe.ab.ca To: beverleep...@gmail.com; Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] workshop approach I've been doing Daily 5 in my classroom since last year though I call it Reading Workshop. I like that the kids are either reading or writing in authentic ways and that I can manage to carry on my conferences without interruptions, most of the time. A couple of weeks ago I pulled out the Spelling/Work Work Daily because I wasn't happy with what I was offering the kids as choices. I felt they weren't discovering anything worth spending the time on it. Instead, I made it into a separate 1/2 hour time twice a week since I've been reading The Wonder of Word Study by Lauren Berman Lucht. The kids like being word detectives and I feel like they're constructing ideas about spelling patterns in English. Elisa Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. -Helen Keller Visit my blog, A Teacher's Ruminations, and post a message. http://waingortgrade2spanishbilingual.blogspot.com/ I need to chime in here to say that our 1st, 2nd, ane 3rd grades followed the 5aily 5 regime religiously this year and the results are amazing! Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel ___ 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 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] Literature Circles
For another member site you can access for comprehension, check out www.abcteach.com. THey have a LOT of books - vocab, comp, etc. I will have to check my lit circle resources. I know I have 2 good resources, just can't put my fingers on them right now.. --- On Thu, 2/12/09, Jennifer Olimpieri ojen...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Jennifer Olimpieri ojen...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Literature Circles To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009, 8:09 AM Do you have lit circle guidelines that you would be willing to share? Also, is there a website other than edhelper where you can get comprehension questions for books? I am doing a book club in fifth grade and one of the groups is reading Boy at War. I can't seem to find anything to help lead discussion, I would appreciate any resources you would be able to share. Jen O --- On Thu, 2/12/09, Kipp Moyer kmo...@pennview.org wrote: From: Kipp Moyer kmo...@pennview.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Literature Circles To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009, 7:04 AM We are now reading Superfudge as our book where we learn the procedures and etiquette of book club discussions. Last year we began specifically teaching the art of discussion. It was/is a lot of work in the beginning, but once we got to our second book they were flying with it. We teach them how to and what you might say to begin a discussion, change the subject, agree or disagree with a peer, etc.. - Original Message - From: elisa kifer eki...@nettletonschools.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 8:13 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] Literature Circles I am wanting to let my 3rd graders conduct their own literature circles. I have tried this in past years, but it doesn't ever seem to take. I teach the expectations and model, model, model. Any suggestions? -- Elisa M. Kifer Third Grade Literacy Teacher Fox Meadow Elementary Love of reading and writing is not taught, it is created. Love of reading and writing is not required, it is inspired. Love of reading and writing is not demanded, it is exemplified. Love of reading and writing, is not exacted, it is quickened. Love of reading and writing is not solicited, it is activated. -Russell Stauffer, 1980 ___ 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 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] reading assessment
I have used both the DRA and the FP kits. The DRA for intermediate grades seems to grade comprehension on writing which I don't agree with. THere are also only 2 books for each level which is not enough if you have to give it several times a year. I have just started using the FP kit. I LOVE it! I also just discovered that it has so many other assessments for vocabulary, phonics, etc.. I plan on using the DRA for beg and end of year assessments and the FP for in between. I prefer the FP over the DRA... --- On Tue, 10/21/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading assessment To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 8:27 PM Actually... My committee looked at the Fountas and Pinnell kit, Rigby, DRA and DAR kits this summer. Fountas and Pinnell was the cheapest of all...assuming you want to buy only the k-2 kit or the 3-5 kit. A classroom teacher would only need one or the other. Jennifer In a message dated 10/21/2008 7:12:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the FP kit is very similar, but I also recall that it was substantially more expensive. The DRA2 kit for K-3 also includes a Word Analysis assessment to use with kids who are struggling. It gives a lot of good info, but is somewhat time consuming to give **BUY Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on DVD today! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1209326865x1200539441/aol?redir=http://www.indianajones.com/site/index.html) ___ 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] checklist
We are having to do this this year, but we are struggling with what grades do we still keep. I would love to see some samples of what some schools are doing. We have been working on common assessments for all standards, but it is difficult to turn a grade into a 1-2-3 for the report cards. Help!!! --- On Tue, 9/16/08, elisa kifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: elisa kifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MOSAIC] checklist To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 7:20 PM Our school is starting to implement a checklist based on standards. We may use this next year to convert into a grade. Does anyone have such a checklist already in place, or know of where I can view some samples? Also, if you already do this, how does it work at your school? How do teacher's feel about using that? Is it the only assessment tool, or are skill grades still given? Are target tests a factor? I know, lots of q's, but I am on the committee to develop and implement this new assessment for our school, and I would like to make sure all of our bases are covered. Thanks! -- Elisa M. Kifer Third Grade Literacy Teacher Fox Meadow Elementary Love of reading and writing is not taught, it is created. Love of reading and writing is not required, it is inspired. Love of reading and writing is not demanded, it is exemplified. Love of reading and writing, is not exacted, it is quickened. Love of reading and writing is not solicited, it is activated. -Russell Stauffer, 1980 ___ 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] question about PALS/DIBELS/DRA Correlation
As a trained reading recovery teacher, basing a guided reading group on phonics will NOT help students become better readers. Phonics has its place in instruction, but to assess students on a phonics test to see what level they are reading is wrong. Guided reading should include a few minutes of word work and this is where you can bring in phonics, but the main part of lesson will not focus on phonics so why would you want to group students only by phonics? DRA is not the only assessment out there but it is a good one. The negative I see with DRA is the number of books at each level available to use every few months ,and, at the intermediate level, it tends to focus on written assessments versus comprehension. THere is the QRI and F P new benchmark assessments as well. There is no best reading assessment out there, but to only base groups on a phonic based one would not be an accurate picture of what a child can read and comprehend. --- On Wed, 9/17/08, Marcia Carrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Marcia Carrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] question about PALS/DIBELS/DRA Correlation To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 1:12 PM PALS means Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening, Sorry. Thanks On Sep 17, 2008, at 10:30 AM, Beverlee Paul wrote: First, what are you referring to with PALS? Second, in my opinion, trying to do what you're thinking of with DIBELS and guided reading levels would be like attempting to classify broccoli or carrots into types of fruit. DIBELS doesn't test reading. On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 9:59 AM, Marcia Carrick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, I went to a CORE RTI Institute training the last two days and I am excited about the opportunities we have a chance to make happen with our students that are falling through the cracks now. This is our school's first year using RTI, so we are now using DIDELS in all the grades. We previously used DRA (and CBMs) with every child to chart progress and to get information for placement in the flexible guided reading groups. Over the summer the Literacy committee, which I am on, decided that K-2 grade need to be assessed using the PALS because it assesses the 5 big components of the National Reading Panel more throughly and would give us more useful results to see what our intervention tiers (groups) should work on. Over the years, our district has really struggled with the areas of phonemic awareness and phonics. Our district has many other assessments, too (as do many districts), so we decided to only administer the DRA to those students that reached benchmark in PALS and not require the DRA to be given to the ones that are below benchmark. Our thinking was that the PALs can give us more information on what those struggling students are struggling with instead of only realizing that a student is not at grade level or needs more comprehension lessons which are pretty subjective when scored, anyway. However now since we are finally beginning to see the end of the tunnel with the assessing, we are now wanting to create our reading groups with all the students in our class including the students below benchmark and do not have a the nice chart that tells us what guided reading level to begin with like we did when we used DRAs for everyone. Does anyone have something that converts scores or a chart that compares the scores from PALS and/or DIBELS to the appropriate/ approximate guided reading level? We had planned to incorporate more mini-lessons in the areas PALs show are the weakest with the students that will be in TIERS 2 and 3 during the guided reading group time (regular instruction). I think our intentions are good. Yet, we need to make the best use of our students time and not just guess. We really don't want to test everyone using the DRA, either. Some teachers are trying the just guess method with the students' personal book baskets already while we are testing and finding it very hard to do. If anyone knows of a school district or an individual teacher that has any ideas or charts that they are willing to share with us, it would be very much appreciated. Marcia ___ 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] H M Reading
Our district purchased THink Math which goes along with our basal math (Harcourt Brace). We had a training review on it yesterday and it looks good. It really makes students think about math concepts and how to apply them. I haven't used it yet, but I hope to integrate it at least one day a week. I do also agree that in all subjects, it seems in this country that the U.S. just wants to push students through a curriculum without really thoroughly understanding what they just learned. I, too, am scared for the future... --- On Wed, 9/17/08, Beverlee Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Beverlee Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] H M Reading To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 11:42 AM Oh, no...here's the Real Scene - the head of the math said, if the students don't understand it, ITS THEIR FAULT, so just move on. On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 8:27 AM, Renee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Saxon Math definitely does not teach math understanding. And I find the following statement... the head of the math said, if the students don't understand it, Just move on. ... to be .. well, I'm just speechless. I have nothing to say except that in about 20 years this country is going to be in deep doo doo. Again. Renee On Sep 17, 2008, at 7:15 AM, Beverlee Paul wrote: So then is Everyday Math akin to Saxon Math - a mile wide and an inch deep? What programs are there out there now that actually teach math understanding? On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 5:00 AM, Storti, Donna [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: We have the HM program as well. I took the stories and assigned a strategy to go with each one. I am using it as a shared reading. The class can use the anthology if they choose to during free reading time if they want to reread the story. I am sorry to hear about Envisions, it looked like a good program, we are using Everyday Math and the children who struggle with math get lost in the tornado (that's what we call the spiral). Donna -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joan Matuga Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:30 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] H M Reading I cannot believe that in the slightest. The HM program, especially as we are required to implement is the farthest thing from Ellin Keene as anything I can imagine. It is all direct and guided instructiondown to the smallest details. It is designed so robots can teach it. On Day 1, you do this, this, this, and that. You use transparency..., worksheet..., grammar..., We have even been blessed with a day by day writing program telling us what to do in writing each day. One week the teacher directly models a particular lesson. The next day, there is guided instruction on the same format (lesson and prompt scripted) and the third week (using the same format) there are daily scripted lessons where the children supposedly do independent writing using a script provided. We have a pacing calendar telling what to teach on what day and when to test. We also have daily guided/scripted lessons for math using a new program called Envision (YUCK). Our Planning Calendar gives us no leeway about how we can modify the program to meet the needs of the particular students in our class. In fact, the head of the math said, if the students don't understand it, Just move on. We have just been given a planning calendar telling us which Science and Social lessons to teach on a particular week. - Original Message - From: Beverlee Paulmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmailto:mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 9:16 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] H M Reading And I didn't fall off the back of a turnip truck! On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 10:08 PM, jeanette hayden [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrotemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dear Colleagues: I was at a presentation where a Literacy Coach made this statement Houghton Mifflin is based on the work of Ellin Keene and Stephanie Harvey. I was so taken back that I did not respond. Several of us present did exchange looks of surprise. What is the collective response to this statement? Thank you. Jeanette Hayden Anchorage School District ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.orgmailto:Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/ mosaic_literacyworkshop.org http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/ mosaic_literacyworkshop.org . Search the MOSAIC archives at
Re: [MOSAIC] H M Reading
yes, i agree. when i taught 4th grade, parents only wanted their kids to know algorithms and could care less if their children could think Now I have a son who is in 6th grade. He has not been taught to think so he cannot answer questions on why he is doing something in math. He has no understanding of math concepts. I can show him an algorithm, but he doesn't know the why behind his solving the problem. It is getting harder to show and try to teach him (since his math teachers have given up on him once he gets a 0 on an assignment). --- On Wed, 9/17/08, Kristin Mitchell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Kristin Mitchell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] H M Reading To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 2:42 PM We just started using it, but Investigations seems to be doing just that. In fact, we're in deep water with our parents because we are teaching the concepts of math, not just the algorithms (which, it turns out, all our parents want their kids to know...). Kristin Mitchell/4th/CO Be the change you want to see in the world -Ghandi - Original Message From: Beverlee Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] So then is Everyday Math akin to Saxon Math - a mile wide and an inch deep? What programs are there out there now that actually teach math understanding? ___ 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] Small Group Instruction
after reading a lot of the emails on this site and the To Understand site, I also wonder why I spent so many years in school for education (I also have a masters in business, my first career) and why I have spent SO much money for my classroom just to be faced with what you are faced with. Why would you have to write a plan for EVERY student. It just seems like extra paperwork for the teacher. I cannot understand that. The more we are dictated as to what and how to teach, the more teachers want to leave. And it is the good teachers that are leaving. WHich makes it scary for what will be left in the education system. Precisely, the reason why I left the corporate world. I have since found out that I cannot make changes (although I do think I may make a difference in at least one child a year). Is that worth it??? --- On Mon, 9/1/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Small Group Instruction To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Monday, September 1, 2008, 9:12 PM My district has adopted HM with fidelty.? The district has provided us with a timeline that gives each story, the skill, etc. and when to teach it.? We are required to teach a 90 minute literacy block, 60 minutes of which must be stations and small group instruction.? We have even been told this how to weight grades -at the elementary level-and what categories we must use.? Because our school is in school improvement K-3 teachers will have 80 hours of reading first training, although we aren't becoming a reading first school according to our principal.? We also have to write a personalized education plan for EVERY student regardless of their achievement level.? In the past we only did this for students who were in jeopardy of failing.? I have decided that since we can't control what children come to our school, then we have decided that the teachers are broke otherwise everyone would be at grade level, so they are trying to fix us!? Not sure why I spent 6 years in school.? Sometimes wish I could get find a new profession. Rosie -Original Message- From: Carol Carlson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 7:32 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Small Group Instruction I have been waiting to post this, but now seems like the right time. When I came to my current, I was thrilled--their articulated curriculum was reading strategies with specific genres for each grade level. In grades K-3 there was a basal, but it was used differently in each of our buildings. Reading and writing workshop were used in all buildings.The biggest problem was that intermediate teachers could really do what they wanted because there was a lack of direction. WE adopted 6 traits the first year I was in my position. I thought I could provide that direction. Together with a language arts committee, we refined expectations; we gave meat to what teaching the strategies meant. We moved away from whole class novels. We created book rooms so teachers could provide guided reading when appropriate. I purchased the comprehension toolkit for every 3-6 grade teacher. Together with the Great Source Daybooks, these materials helped teachers explicitly teach strategies and gave students opportunities to practice their strategies. I felt we were making progress. However, last year we had a new board--they wanted differentiation. They COULD NOT be persuaded that the language arts curriculum WAS differentiated. Two consultants pointed out our strengths, but the board didn't see it that way. There was inconsistency, but the complaints came from parents whose children attended those schools were whole class novels were more the norm than not. So, the whole district is suffering. For this year, a language arts task force is being created to look at materials for teaching reading. In speaking with the outside consultant who was hired, it is obvious he feels a basal meets the needs of the TEACHERS. He says it equalizies instruction--never mind that it might not be the best instruction. An enrichment coordinator was also hired for this year. Now, he is pulling out students for William and Mary curriculum. He's also told me that a basal will help teachers identify specific goals and objectives. Yet, in the junior high where we are using a completely new anthology, he wants teachers to go through the anthology to identify goals so that differentiation can occur. I don't know how he expects teachers to find the time to teach--they will be doing so much assessment in order to identify those who need the differentiation!!! For the first year in my entire career, I dread going to work, and it's only the first week!!! This will be my last year because my position is being eliminated to make room for enrichment
Re: [MOSAIC] How to get started?!
Here are some resources that can help you get started: Daily 5 by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser (go to their website:2sisters.com) Guiding Readers Writers for grades 3-6 - Fountas Pinnel (this will give you your first 20 days of lessons for reader's workshop) Strategies that Work by Stephanie Harvey (excellent resource! She also has a comprehension toolkit with lessons, etc...) Go to the Heinemann website to look at it. Surely, your school will have some kind of reading assessment program that they use. DRA or QRI are two kinds. DRA would not be cost effective for you to buy on your own though. Check out this website that I discovered either on the mosaic or daily5 book study list: http://hill.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/index.htm Awesome website from a 3rd grade teacher!! What kind of writing program does the school use? Lucy Calkins or 6+1 traits are some good resources to use. There is a 3rd grade trait box that you can purchase (don't have the exact name of it right now) I have a ton more resources that I could list, but these could get you started! Susanne/2nd/Ga --- On Wed, 7/9/08, Renee Pedersen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Renee Pedersen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MOSAIC] How to get started?! To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 10:46 PM Hi there, I am a new to the classroom this year and will be teaching a very diverse third grade classroom. I was wondering if you guys can help me get an idea of where to start with my literacy program. Is there a good (preferably free) reading inventory out there that could help me get an idea of fluency, comprehension, etc from the get-go? I am on a team with one other teacher who is also brand new this year. So we don't have anyone to count on but ourselves. I'm concerned about grouping, setting up my centers (including what centers to have! my student teaching experience didn't include centers at all), incorporating comprehension strategies, spelling, writing, etc. I have MOT and am mid-way through it and consider it to be my bible for next year...but I just don't know where to start!! I'm so paranoid that I will come off as disorganized if I can't sort this out. Help! Thanks! Renee ___ 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] master's program reflective of mosiac
Check into walden university. I got my masters in reading and literacy there a few years ago and I believe that in many of my lessons and assignments, I referred to MOT and strategies that work --- On Wed, 7/9/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MOSAIC] master's program reflective of mosiac To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 3:34 PM Hi, I have been a lurker for awhile but I would like to know if anyone has attended a college or university that was very reflective of MOT strategies and ideas. I want to get my masters but I want to attend a like minded philosophy of though school. Thanks, Dian ___ 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] interview today!
Good luck. I am sending lots of positive energy to you. Is that typical for an interview to watch you do a lesson??? --- On Fri, 6/27/08, chris and teresa casart [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: chris and teresa casart [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MOSAIC] interview today! To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 7:41 AM Today I am interviewing for a job at a school who has embraced the concept of a balanced literacy program and the ideas presented in Mosaic of Thought!!! The principal with whom I will be interviewing was a literacy strategist before she became a principal. She is bringing in a group of kids and has asked me to teach a comprehension lesson. I AM IN HEAVEN! I am really excited for this opportunity! When I resigned from my teaching job at the end of this school year (without having another job), I knew I was taking a big risk, but I wanted to teach in a school that really embraces what I value in education. This opportunity has come about in less than a week! My hubby met someone in a grad class who teaches in this district, and she encouraged me to apply. So, last Thursday, I applied online. By Tuesday, I had this interview lined up. It almost seems too good to be true, but I'm going in with confidence, a positive attitude, and lots of prayer! Teresa ___ 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] Looking for Books
Hello! For those looking for books that the whole school can use for read alouds, take a look at this link. THe school picks a book a month that the whole school uses in various ways. There are many lesson ideas to go with each book as well! Have fun perusing! http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~kemp/bom/bomindex.htm --- On Thu, 6/12/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Looking for Books To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008, 9:33 PM How about Tale of Desperaux? Jennifer In a message dated 6/12/2008 7:14:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Our school was just awarded a grant to implement a One School, One Book program. The idea is for the entire school to share in the same book experience once a month. Our goal is to join our school community around a common theme through discussion. So we are looking for ten books that could be read aloud to students ranging in grade from K-4. We want books that are language rich, will create strong dialogue between students and teachers, and encourage children to think deeply and critically. I am hoping the members of this list serve could offer titles for our program. I thank you in advance for your suggestions. **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg0005000102) ___ 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.
