I'm teaching third grade now and I would go for the 90 minutes for third. But I used to teach first and I think I would take the 10 kids for 45 minutes for that age group. Also--maybe I'm reading something wrong, but isn't there 135 minutes in option 2? Laura
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Renee Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 10:09 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Workshop Schedule On Oct 17, 2006, at 10:58 PM, Denise Ross wrote: > I would like to pose this question regarding the pros and cons of a > particular schedule to any or all of you who have experience with > reading workshop. If given the following two options for a first > grade reading workshop schedule, which would you prefer? > > Option 1: 90 minutes between recess and lunch (10:30 am - 12 noon) > with 20 students. > > Option 2: 45 mins. with 10 students, followed by 45 mins. with the > other 10 students; recess; then 45 mins of whole group. In my opinion the 90 minutes straight with all 20 students is the best bet. It gives you way more flexibility, not only with grouping, but with shortening or lengthening activities, group work, etc. The 45-45-45 plan seems like a nightmare to me. Renee "El fin de toda educacion debe ser seguramente el servicio a otros." ~ Cesar Chavez _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.
