Hi Whitney: I was wondering if you did this with a group of parents or it was individual (parent and child at specific times). Also did you Teach to each station or did you have instructions posted? Thanks for sharing! Tammy Bush Tammy Bush KCDSB
________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of Hamilton, Whitney Sent: Tue 3/24/2009 2:12 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group; [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading workshops I just held a Parent University for my classroom last night. I covered fluency, reading comprehension (before, during, and after strategies: predicting, connecting, questioning), and summer reading. Station 1: Fluency I assessed each student's WCPM and overall fluency and then shared with the student and parent how the score ranked with norms for 3rd graders at this time of the year. I also shared with parents a list of tips for increasing fluency as well as additional information about what fluency is. Station 2: Reading Comprehension This station taught parents how to read with their children to enhance comprehension. I provided a guide for before, during, and after reading specific to a story that I provided time for them to read . . . but with the understanding that the same structure should be applied to other fiction reads. Station 3: Summer Reading Here, students and parents worked together to come up with three summer reading goals. If 2 of the 3 goals are met and the goal sheet is returned at the beginning of next year, those students names will be put in a drawing for a Hastings gift card. Students also made a bookmark at the center and received a list of recommended books for third graders. If you have additional questions or ideas for how I could improve my Parent University please feel free to ask/share. Whitney Hamilton, Third Grade Kit Carson Elementary 450 Tates Creek Road Richmond, KY 40475 [email protected] 859-624-4525 ________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of Carmen Abaraham Sent: Tue 3/24/2009 12:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MOSAIC] reading workshops Hello my name is Carmen Abraham, and I am currently a student at Wayne State University enrolled in a reading comprehension class. My question is: "Our school is planning on a comprehension workshop for the parents. Should reading workshops be mandatory for parents so they are able to better help their children become independent thinkers and learners? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make this a successful event? Has anyone ever done this in their school, what works and what doesn't work?" Carmen _______________________________________________ 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.
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