I was wondering how you grade the responses. I have tried the letter writing= with my students every year, but find that it does become a dreaded task. = I often can learn more about students through conversations and the shorter= responses, but I am now struggling with how to give them a grade on those r= esponses. I often use rubrics, but would love to hear other ideas.
Deaneen Pashea Wayne Center Elementary Kendallville, Indiana -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] kshop.org] On Behalf Of Becky Trieger Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MOSAIC] Reading Response Journals I think the purpose of the letters has been forgotten. Teachers latch onto the Fountas & Pinnell system whether or not it works. After several years and constant reevaluation, adapting, modeling, etc. I decided it was simply a chore and didn't benefit my readers. I have not abandoned response notebooks... just amended them to fit my style, students, and philosophy. I teach third grade and focus more on short responses... using sticky notes to record thinking on the run and preparing for partner conversations. I have the kids bring their notebooks to read aloud and mini lessons and we "respond" in a variety of ways during those times. I have a section for group work and any guided reading responses are written in the notebook as well. We even do prompted extended responses in a section. I strive for balance and felt the weekly letter writing did not yield greater understanding and became a dreaded task. -- Becky Trieger Vachel Lindsay Elementary Springfield, IL Working Together to Achieve Outstanding Results! _______________________________________________ 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. This message (including any attachments) is intended only for=0A= the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and=0A= may contain information that is non-public, proprietary,=0A= privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under=0A= applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product.=0A= If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified=0A= that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this=0A= communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this=0A= communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone (260) 347-2502 an= d (i) destroy this message if a facsimile or (ii) delete this message immedi= ately if this is an electronic communication.=0A= =0A= Thank you.=0A= East Noble School Corporation=0A= 126 W Rush Street=0A= Kendallville, IN 46755=0A= 260-347-2502=0A= www.eastnoble.net _______________________________________________ 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.
