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From: Wendy Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
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Sent: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 6:18 pm
Subject: [MOSAIC] Schema/Connections
re: They may well be reading a book and not have a connection so what do I do
then?
Broaden their understanding of 'connection.'? So often the children think a T-S
connection has to be to an 'event.'? Model for them connecting to the
character's feelings; the character traits; the bigger idea; it deepens their
understanding, drives them right to why characters do what they do, and avoids
those connections that are not helpful.
One of my first grade teachers did a great job with the students after reading
Alexander and the No Good, Horrible, Terrible Day (I always mess up the
title!).? Every child has had a bad day at some point.? Once they'd made that
kind of connection, they could really understand Alexander better!
Hope that helps.
m.
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