Re: [MOSAIC] Informational books

2009-04-29 Thread Deb Stoner
every class is different depending on the make up of your class and age. The best way to find out is to ask your class. Get to know your students as people and readers and you will find your answer. :) - Original Message - From: Kelly L Brownell aq6...@wayne.edu To:

Re: [MOSAIC] First Steps

2009-04-29 Thread VanDyke, Lynnette (MDE)
Would you happen to have the names of the texts that can be purchased that you are suggesting below? Lynnette Lynnette Van Dyke MDE English Language Arts Consultant MRA MCTE Liaison NWP Consultant vandy...@michigan.gov 517-241-3508 www.michigan.gov/ela www.michigan.gov/glce

[MOSAIC] Differentiating comprehension strategy assessment over grades pk-8

2009-04-29 Thread jmoore6042
Hello! I was wondering if anyone knows of a resource that documents (in an ideal world), what stellar visualizing looks like in pk, k, 1, 28.? Then, we would like the same info for each of the strategies.? We are implementing Making Meaning in grades K-8?(a strategy instruction program

[MOSAIC] Time, oh time

2009-04-29 Thread Andrea Jenkins
Friends: The topic of time is always a big one, and I apologize if this has been a repeated discussion here. In limited hours during our day, how do you find time to teach all subjects? About how much time do you spend on writing workshop, reading workshop, social studies, science, word study,

Re: [MOSAIC] Time, oh time

2009-04-29 Thread Stewart, L
Feeling frustrated with the lack of time, I recently sat down with my schedule and tried to align it with the demands. There simply is not enough time to do the many things that are required. On top of that, we have to factor in all of the interruptions, which have been many, and we also have

Re: [MOSAIC] First Steps

2009-04-29 Thread Robyn Kouw
Hi Lynnette, First Steps produce the following books at elementary level: Writing Map of Development second edition Writing Resource Book second edition Reading Map of Development second edition Reading Resource Book second edition Speaking and Listening Map of Development second

Re: [MOSAIC] First Steps

2009-04-29 Thread Tamara Westmoreland
They also have books for each strand in Mathematics. From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Robyn Kouw [kou...@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:09 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org

Re: [MOSAIC] First Steps

2009-04-29 Thread VanDyke, Lynnette (MDE)
Thank you! I'll definitely look into it. Lynnette Lynnette Van Dyke MDE English Language Arts Consultant MRA MCTE Liaison NWP Consultant vandy...@michigan.gov 517-241-3508 www.michigan.gov/ela www.michigan.gov/glce www.michigan.gov/hsce Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life,