Re: [MOSAIC] Lexile Measure
We use both AIMSWeb and MAPS. AIMSWeb is our universal screener because it has the progress monitoring component. We use MAPS to drive our class instruction during small group time. Jenni -Original Message- From: Diana Rea Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 2:50 PM To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group' Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Lexile Measure My K-12 district has been looking into switching to NWEA Measure of Academic Progress for our universal screener. The only drawback we see is our current universal screener (K-8 AIMSweb, which provides Lexile) has progress monitor capabilities and MAP doesn't for RtI. What does your district use to progress monitor tier 2 and 3 students? ___ 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] (no subject)
Scholastic's bookwizard will tell you the genre of the books. Here is a link to the site: http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/ Good afternoon, I was wondering if any of you has a list of great 3rd-5th grade children's books organized by genres. Or if you know a website that has one. I was informed today that If I want the school to buy these books, the list needs to be ready by tomorrow. Thank you. ___ 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] Unpacking Documents for ELA CC
I've created 2 livebinders with Common Core resources that I have found. The livebinder named just Common Core has a tab that has a couple of state's websites and what they have done with unpacking the standards. North Carolina has done a lot with it and I think it's either Delaware or Kansas, but I can't remember right now. Here's a link to my livebinders. The access key is school http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/JYingling/teacherresources.cfm ___ 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/CAFE
I use my own version of CAFÉ and Reader's Workshop and I conferred with my kids about their CAFÉ strategies while my other students are reading. I'm able to either pull individuals to meet or small groups. Jenni Me too! Yes, I love the idea of the cafe; however, when does the conferring transpire? Mini lessons? etc. :) Camille Columbia TC Grade 1 teacher ___ 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 Common Core/Literacy
We are looking at Go Math and My Math. What made you decide on Go Math? -Original Message- From: LINDA CASTALDO Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 8:08 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Math Common Core/Literacy I think our district just bought GO MATH for next year. It is suppose to address CCSS nbsp; ___ 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
CoreStand has a weekly newsletter that they send out that has literacy templates in it for nonfiction. -Original Message- From: Jennifer Halter Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 10:03 AM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Common core Hello. Does anyone know a site that I can go to find a list of Anchor texts to use in helping teach Non fiction writing? Thank you, Jennifer *** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the St. Joseph School District or the entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager and delete this message immediately. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ 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
Here is the website: http://corestand.com/ -Original Message- From: mjseymour9...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 8:05 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common core What is the website for this? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Ken Jenni Yingling yingli...@frontiernet.net Sender: mosaic-bounces+mjseymour9574=yahoo@literacyworkshop.org Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:52:11 To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Groupmosaic@literacyworkshop.org Reply-To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Common core CoreStand has a weekly newsletter that they send out that has literacy templates in it for nonfiction. -Original Message- From: Jennifer Halter Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 10:03 AM To: Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Common core Hello. Does anyone know a site that I can go to find a list of Anchor texts to use in helping teach Non fiction writing? Thank you, Jennifer *** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the St. Joseph School District or the entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager and delete this message immediately. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ 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] Student Book Reviews
This site would do what you want: http://kidblog.org/home.php My kids have used it and really like it. Jenni ___ 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] Mini Lessons
What are the links to the websites mentioned below? Check out the Denver Public Schools website as well as the New York City schools website. Sheryl Coats website is as good as it gets. Jennifer Jacobs site and book are fabulous. ___ 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] Mini Lessons
What are the links to the websites mentioned below? Check out the Denver Public Schools website as well as the New York City schools website. Sheryl Coats website is as good as it gets. Jennifer Jacobs site and book are fabulous. ___ 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
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.
Re: [MOSAIC] Reading textbook suggestions
Could you please give us the website for the Mondo program. ___ 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] Fluency
Does anyone know of an intervention program proven to improve fluency in upper elementary grades? Right now we have Soar to Success and Great Leaps. But, these programs aren't helping our 4th/5th grade fluency. Any ideas? Thanks, Jenni ___ 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] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web?
We've been using AIMSWeb for 3 years now for at least K-5 (I think maybe higher also). The fluency CBMs are just like DIBELS. Aimsweb also has a comprehension maze test and a couple of math tests. It gives a lot of reports as to how a student is doing based on class, school, etc... It's an okay start as to identifying students for RTI services. I don't think you should use it solely to place students into RTI intervention groups. ___ 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] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web?
The maze test is suppose to be the comprehension part. It is a cloze activity that has the students choose the correct words from a choice of 3. I don't like the comprehension part because I would like it to be higher level thinking versus simply a cloze activity. But, at least the Maze test is better than nothing for a comprehension test like the DIBELS program. As for the math, there are two tests that I know of - one is a math computation and the other is a problem solving test. We don't use EDM so I'm not sure they correlate. The reports are easy to generate once all the scores have been loaded into the program. Loading the scores in is also very easy. Jenni ___ 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] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web?
What do you mean by this statement about the MCAP test on Aimsweb? Thanks, Jenni Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] RTI - Any info on AIMS Web? Math Concepts and Applications (brand new to AIMSweb) has MAJOR concept-at-appropriate-level problems for any series. Contrary to NCTM. Would not use. 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] nonfiction literature for 5th-6th grade level
I definitely second Linda's suggestion of Chasing Lincoln's Killer. My 5th grade boys absolutely love the book. ___ 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] analytic versus holistic rubrics
Here is a link to the Illinois Extended Response rubric - just scroll down the page a little http://www.isbe.net/assessment/reading.htm ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] Reading Series
We have begun looking into adopting a new reading series. What reading series do you use? And, do you like it or not and why? Anything you could tell me would be helpful because we're not even sure where to start. Thanks, Jenni ___ 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] District 102 Virtual Library
I don't see where it says Reading. Thanks for your help. - Original Message - From: hccarl...@comcast.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 3:33 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] District 102 Virtual Library That was me. I have since retired. I don't know if this link will work, but it will take it you right to the old sight. Click on reading, and you should get what you want. Let me know if you needed something else. http://oldwww.dist102.k12.il.us/website/ResourceMain.htm If this doesn't work, try this, http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/ Go to old web site on the left side (scroll down) Then on the left side, under Staff, go to virtual library. That will take you to the above. Carol PS. I'm glad you found it useful. - Original Message - From: Yingling yingli...@frontiernet.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2009 12:58:23 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: [MOSAIC] District 102 Virtual Library I remember a member of this listserv, I think her name was Carol, had a school district website that had a Virtual Library of Mosaic activities and printables on it. The district has changed their site and I can't find the information anymore. Does anyone remember the site? Does anyone know where I can get the information? Thanks, Jenni ___ 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] RtI
We did use DIBELS but switched to AIMSweb because they offered more tools. - Original Message - From: wr...@att.net To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies EmailGroup mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:05 PM Subject: [MOSAIC] RtI The only elementary school in my district is going to start Response to Intervention this fall with reading. The committee who has been investigating RtI has come to the conclusion the DIEBELS is the only universal screener to use. They want something very fast and not too hard to use. Do any of you use another universal screener? Thanks! 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.
Re: [MOSAIC] departmentalization
I don't know of any specific research but I do know from my situation in 5th grade it's hard to do especially with scheduling. Scheduling seems to be a nightmare with us because of RTI, Specials, Lunch, and SMe (computer program everyone does). Since we are departmentalized our intervention teachers have problems scheduling our kids because of the times that they need to pull our kids - we don't have the right students, therefore, they end up taking our students during our reading time which they aren't suppose to be doing but there just isn't enough time in the day when our kids aren't departmentalized. This probably doesn't make sense, but I hope you get the idea. ___ 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 Response Journals
I have a short rubric that I use. They are graded on correct letter format, spelling, date, and then content. I was wondering how you grade the responses. I have tried the letter writing= with my students every year, but find that it does become a dreaded task. = I often can learn more about students through conversations and the shorter= responses, but I am now struggling with how to give them a grade on those r= esponses. I often use rubrics, but would love to hear other ideas. Deaneen Pashea Wayne Center Elementary Kendallville, Indiana ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
[MOSAIC] Reading Response Journals
I am struggling to get my students to write quality letters within their reader's notebooks. It's December and they are still simply giving me summaries. I ask them questions and give comments in my letters back to them yet most of my kids aren't responding to my questions/comments. I've gone to giving the kids grades and their grades don't even seem to motivate some of them to do better. We've written sample letters together, I've shown them examples, I've written examples for them, I've given them letter starters. What do I do next? The kids seem to just want me to give them worksheets to complete - they don't want to think. Help please, Jenni ___ 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] Lending Library- PC Version
I also googled personal library database and found something called readerware. Did you see it? What did you think? Jenni After searching for awhile using other terms, I googled Angela's personal library database and lo and behold I found one that looks good and is reasonably priced. It is called Book Collector and you can buy the scanner as well. I am looking at the CD and Scanner for $99. (You need the Pro version in order to be able to have the loan feature. Here is the link: http://www.collectorz.com/book/features.php ___ 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] RIT with Stephanie Harvey continued... - Kim
What were your organizers like that you used while you read? Are they in the files section? I struggle with giving the students grades over their comprehension of their novels. Right now, I have them complete a reflection journal as the read. They predict before reading, write wonderings during reading, and write a one sentence summary and a reflection statement after reading. They do this each day. I'm just not sure how to grade their journals. Regarding the toolkit...I just jumped in with both feet and let it guide me. I was so impressed with how deep and rich the student conversatons were (with one another) and as a class. We did *not* do any of the typical comprehension questions at the end of our reading. Rather, we completed organizers while we read, left tracks of our thinking, paired and shared, had group discussions, then came back together as group. The students actually transferred the strategies to their other subjects! ___ 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.
