I am think there have been some good points about using content for reading and writing. This is very valid because it provides authentic use of reading and writing. I also agree with the actually teaching of reading in writing in mini-lessons. Something I didn't see mentioned that might help in the discussion is assessment. How are the teachers "teaching across the curriculum" assessing their students reading and writing? And then how is that assessment used to drive instruction. Do they change their thematic reading and writing assignments to meet student needs? The other thing I think has to be considered is student choice. Sometimes students should be choosing what they want to read and write. Choice works well in workshop. These were just some other ideas that might be considered. Kay Kuenzl-Stenerson Literacy Coach Merrill Middle School "What we are being asked to teach is more than any of us can do alone." Lucy Calkins _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
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