So many books, so little time! Maura ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 10:09:07 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Do we really need to teach explicit strategies?
I have ordered this book and can't wait to read it. Thanks for sharing your excitement! Cathy -------------- Original message from Joanne Stano <[email protected]>: -------------- > I am currently reading Comprehension by Collaboration by Harvey and > Daniels. In chapter 2 they discuss "reading is thinking" . > "Comprehension is about understanding. When we teach comprehension, > we are teaching for understanding." They go on to say that readers > need explicit instruction to decode and comprehend text and that when > teachers explicitly teach they show kids how the reading process > happens. The point is we need to teach the comprehension strategies > explicitly but need to also let students respond to their reading in > authentic ways. I think we get caught up in the responses, thinking > we need evidence for reporting tools. Thus the over emphasis in > strategy instruction. > I am really excited about this book and can't wait to put the ideas > to work. I also like the fact that they talk about how in the > business world if you get 85% participation you are a success if we > get 85% we fret and stew. They also give ideas for making small > groups inquiry circles successful and lesson ideas. The book also > sites many sources and makes me want to look them up which is exactly > what I want my students to feel and do. > > Joanne/Ohio/3rd > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. _______________________________________________ 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.
