I have used the Intermediate toolkit by Harvey and Goudvis this school year. The strategy lessons work well for third grade on up. However, even with the supplementary texts, there are not enough written at the third-grade reading level. The authors now have a primary comprehension toolkit available. Has anyone used that one?
Shari Couch -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 5:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 21, Issue 9 I teach 3rd grade and was wondering which toolkit would be better to use. I've heard the intermediate toolkit is pretty challenging for 3rd graders. I plan on going through the kit(s) this summer and breaking the lessons into 15 minute mini-lessons so I can use them during Reader's Workshop. Any input on which toolkit would be more appropriate for 3rd grade would be much appreciated. If anyone else has used these toolkits to create mini-lessons I would love to get your advice on how you went about it. Thanks, Casey Casey- I have used the intermediate tool kit on and off for two years. I work with struggling readers in grades 2-5 and had differentiated it for my 4-5 classes. I haven't seen the primary kit but that would be my guess for you. The text that comes with the upper kit is challenging for even average kids- I lent it to a 3rd grade teacher and she confirmed it. The basic lessons and wonderful graphic organizers could work in 3rd grade if you really work hard to replicate the lessons with easier materials. Again I'm coming from a intervention perspective, but I don't think the lessons should be cropped into 15 minute minis- they really help kids understand strategies and perhaps if they were in shorter chunks not everyone would benefit. I had 30 minute periods and I was usually able to get through the introduction and modeling with some guided practice, saving the independent for the next day or days work. Hope this helps. Michelle 2-5 ais ny **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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.
