Also, I teach all subjects. We are self contained....so, I feel the math teacher's pain. Shelby and Veronica Walker -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] teaching strategies
Ok--you left us hanging--best prince? Princess? Please continue. I have taught 3rd in Texas for a gazillion years (actually 19, 6 years in first, 2 in second and 1 in kindergarten) so maybe I can help. What district are you in? Also the test is in February--so you do have 3 months left after that for language arts fun. I try to limit practice now to one day a week TAKS specific practice--usually guided mini-lesson than a passage with a partner or small group. Then one passage on another day for a grade. Readers at risk get title help on a daily basis--we have a new computer program called Readabout that they really enjoy. Our grade level is doing ok in reading after are TAKS release benchmarks all looks well, but math teachers are in a panic because of ridiculously hard benchmark tests--worse than TAKS. Laura C -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 9:46 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] teaching strategies Ok, here it goes I have been afraid to say it out loud (and if you knew me, that would be a first). This is my first year to teach third grade. And in Texas, it's ( 3rd up) all about the test, whether, anyone wants to admit it or not. I taught first and second grade for 17 years and needed a TAKS grade to be considered for an administration job (after I graduate with my masters degree this coming fall). Now that I am in 3rd, I am always thinking about the test, getting my kids on grade level to past the test, getting kids not on grade level in resource, tutoring, tutoring, and more tutoring. The poor kids who need tutoring are hit coming from all directions. Sort of like this wedding coming up of my friend, she asked me to be in it 6 months ago. Did I began dieting then to look good, oh NO... I am crash dieting now right before the diet. That's how I feel. I DON'T enjoy teaching. I so want to have fun with my kids, but, I am afraid to let go of all the strategies for the test. I have the best princ Shelby and Veronica Walker -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 4:36 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] teaching strategies If you mention it to the literacy facilitator, do you think she will help you replace these maerials? Maybe she could also gently encourage the third grade to find new resources for next year (with her help!). Joy/NC/4 [EMAIL PROTECTED] How children learn is as important as what they learn: process and content go hand in hand. http://www.responsiveclassroom.org --------------------------------- It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. _______________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. _______________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. _______________________________________________ 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.
