This is my third year of using Buddy Study Spelling. I used it two years in fourth grade and this year I am teaching 5th grade. I like the individualized spelling lists. I like the activities they do with their words daily. My concern is that there needs to be more communication between the intermediate teachers as far as what expectations there are for word lists, making connections (antonyms, synonyms, word endings, etc.). After they have been doing this for x number of years the activities will be boring to the kids and that's why I think communicating expectations is key. I also recommend that if anyone starts this program that they take TIME to teach and model the activities so they do them correctly and will benefit them the most. Making Connections is the hardest one in the beginning for them to do.
I must include that my school is also part of the Literacy Collaborative through Ohio State and we have been using the Balanced Literacy model for 3 years now. Lisa -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of SPINELLO, Carol Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 7:41 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Budddy Study Spelling Is anyone using the Buddy Study Spelling from the Fountas and Pinnell Phonics and Word Study Lessons? Please share comments, concerns, thoughts, Etc. Carol -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ljackson Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 9:21 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] assessments I am working with teachers interested in doing miscue and the book that seems to speak the most concisely to them is Ruthie Davenport's. It is procedure III and presented in very teacher friendly language. I find that teachers are a bit overwhelmed by the idea of recording and creating text scripts, but having done so and having engaged in meaningful conversations as we discuss and analyze together, all have become convinced that it is impacting not only the way they think about student reading, but the interactions and instructional actions they take. I really have to point to the opportunities to linger over these initial miscues and approaching the study cooperatively. I am self-taught, so I am learning as much if not more than I am teaching. Lori On 1/17/08 5:00 AM, "Patricia Kimathi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What would you suggest that a teacher do when she/he does miscue > analysis? Do you have steps that you use as you train teachers. I > can't seem to help teachers understand how it is in done. I need an > anchor chart for this (smile) Our coaches explanation even confused me > and I have been doing it for years. > Pat K > > "to be nobody but yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night > and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest > battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." > > e.e. cummings > > On Jan 16, 2008, at 1:05 PM, Ljackson wrote: > >> As much as I totally agree, too many people do not know how to do >> miscue and even then, we need a calculator... >> > _______________________________________________ > 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. > -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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.
