Our County is up for adoption this year. We recently saw a presentation by Scott Foresman. Although I personally have not used a basal in many years, it did seem to have some attractive components: state standards and the 5 components listed within each unit.
Fountas and Pinnell leveled readers for all grade levels with 3 ranges per grade level. There is an additional feature where you can print stories at other needed levels similar to A-Z reading. Big Books for grades K-3. Writing, grammar and spelling included in each unit All features of the program are included in the offering for the length of the adoption period. In other words, everything they showcase is a standard item in the package. While I still have many reservations about basals , the reality is that we need to adopt one and it is helpful to some teachers who need extra support. I like what Scott Foresman had to offer in that regard. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Szyska Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 10:14 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] input on basal reader--Rosie > > Most of the stories are okay, I am not a basal fan > in general. > Additionally, I am frustrated with teaching from a > third grade basal when the vast > majority of my class reads below grade level. Well, of course you are frustrated; this sounds like a terrible situation. It is a shame that your district does not trust its teachers to do the job they hired you for. And it is natural for you to strongly dislike the anthology...I would HATE it if I HAD to use it in the way you describe. Since I can pick and choose, I find it helpful. And since I don't have to do any particular page or component, I can use it to enhance my strategy instruction. Could you do this on the down-low? How are they monitoring you? Who is coming in and checking that "product?" Can the "product" be sticky notes stuck to a page or an FQR chart? Good luck...this sounds like a difficult place for an enlightened teacher like yourself to teach. Lisa 2/3 IL ________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited _______________________________________________ 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.
