I wanted to respond to Jennifer's plea below. I have seen the same thing and have noticed that they are far more likely to tune in when a peer is thinking aloud. I wonder what would happen if you asked kids to do some thinking aloud every once in a while. I know that you can undoubtedly provide a higher level think aloud - which is very important - but I also know how kids respond to other kids. Your sense about what needs to be done in what order is, I'm sure, better than I can grasp from just reading the posts, but I would also consider "co-modeling" with another teacher, if you can swing it so that one of your great colleagues comes into your room. Kids find it fascinating to listen to adults think aloud and share their thinking about books. Just a couple ideas to add to your already rich repertoire!!
best, ellin Thanks, Rhonda. I know they need modeling, but they tune out when I model. I feel like the adults in the Peanuts cartoons... you know "waaah waah waaah waah!" :-) That is why I feel like I have to build that sense of urgency first. I am just one more stimulus in their overstimulated little lives! :-O _______________________________________________ Understand mailing list Understand@literacyworkshop.org http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo/understand_literacyworkshop.org
