In my classroom, we do an inquiry about conversation. Part of their homework for a week is to jot down conversation they see and hear. Then they decide which they thought were "good" conversations, and which weren't. We chart the qualities that each of the good conversations had. We then try and practice those traits when having book talks. I will ask some to fishbowl their talk if I think there's something of value the others can take from it in terms of conversation. Myra
----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, March 10, 2007 7:16 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehension in general To: [email protected] > How do you (or others) suggest teaching conversation skills? I > > In "Knee to Knee and Eye to Eye, Ardith Davis Cole breaks down > the art of > conversation beautifully. Lots of practical ideas, anchor > charts, and use of > video to help kids engage in conversation insightfully. > Pam > ************************************** AOL now > offers free > email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at > http://www.aol.com. > _______________________________________________ > 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.
