Isn't that what METACOGNITION is really all about? I think if a teacher is having trouble being aware of what he/she is doing while reading, it might be good to go back and reread Mosaic of Thought. That book, above all others, made me aware of what metacognition really means because the two authors both modeled it and offered it to us as readers to do the same. The book discussion group we had for Mosaic at my school two years ago had the same effect on all the participants. I realize some teachers might have just Plunged into the strategies through Strategies That Work or Reading with Meaning or any of the wonderful books we all use, but Mosaic is the one that Makes YOU aware of what you are doing as you read.
Does anyone know when the updated version of Mosaic of Thought is coming out? That said, I think Bill's suggestions are great! Mary > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: <[email protected]> > Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 11:33:44 -0400 > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: Mosaic Digest, Vol 1, Issue 10 > > Modeling is simple, but difficult for anyone who is already a good reader. > Good readers tend to do many of the strategies naturally, and as a result, > aren't aware they are even using the strategies. You have to think like > your students. Read the selection ahead of time and make notes ("What would > my kids think here?" "Would a student understand this word?" "Will this > scene make a good place to make a prediction?" "What do I visualize here, > and could they make the same connection?" etc.). Again, much of what you > model will be based on what strategy you are teaching. Afer awhile, it will > become easier. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
