This book is in my to read pile. Anyone up for reading and discussing it this summer?? Elisa
Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. —Helen Keller Visit my blog, A Teacher's Ruminations, and post a message. http://waingortgrade2spanishbilingual.blogspot.com/ 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.
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