When I was forced to use a basal textbook, I used it as a whole group text to have shared reading and to teach the strategies. If you have leeway in how it's used, you can decide which stories are best to teach which strategies.
Another way I used it (a long time ago) was to teach the process of a literature study. The kids chose a story they wanted to study in a small group. We went through the process. It was a stretch and I use a real novel now, but in a situation where you have no choice, it can be done. kim Kimberlee Hannan Department Chair Sequoia Middle School Fresno, California 93702 Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, let go of what you can't change, kiss slowly, play hard, forgive quickly, take chances, give everything, have no regrets.. Life's too short to be anything but happy. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ 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.
