I had the same problem until I started front loading my units with the read alouds. I spend a couple of days at the beginning of the unit reading the books for the unit. This was so helpful and efficient in making my lessons mini.
Sent from my iPhone On May 16, 2011, at 7:23 PM, Rosa Roper <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks Linda and Troy, I will totally start cutting my read alouds in half > (or thirds).I love interactive read alouds -I think that is why my lessons > last so long... > I also love what Troy said about the mini lesson is planting the seed - gives > me something to think about as I plan my end of year mini lessons :-) > Can anyone recommend any professional books that deal with mini-lessons? > Thanks!Rosa > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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.
