I had a parent literacy night with the kids. I teach first... We used the book Grandfather Twilight... virtually a wordless but not quite ...we examined the pics and the kids taught the strategy of inferencing to the parents. They were grouped at a power table (five tables in all) parents and kids mixed. What I loved was that I did the minilesson... the kids did the guided model and then they broke into book clubs by table. The exchange was wonderful. In a message dated 9/28/2008 7:03:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
We usually have a literacy night much like the one you describe but last year we change up a little. We paired up with a younger grade (I teach 4th & paired up with our K) to show what a strategy would look like at a lower level and then at a higher level. We had the kids come with their parents and move around the school (like centers). This way they got a look at the different strategies and how the rigor increases up the levels. Sue In a message dated 9/28/2008 5:57:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi All: I have our Parent Literacy Night coming up this month.? We always meet by grade level and don't plan as a whole school.? We usually read The Stranger to the parents and demonstrate and have them participate in various reading strategies.? I'd like to try something new--does anyone have something that worked really well for you to involve the parent?.? Oh--I teach 4th grade.? Thanks for any suggestions--I always learn so much from you. Deb (FL4th) Find phone numbers fast with the New AOL Yellow Pages! _______________________________________________ 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. **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) _______________________________________________ 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. **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) _______________________________________________ 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.
