Well said, Suzanne. I've often hesitated to comment for fear of being "off topic" but it is necessary for students to have decoding skills as a part of the comprehension process. Some of my students most definitely need this explicit instruction and, make no mistake, it has made a difference in their ability to understand text and in their confidence as readers. Note that I said that not ALL students need this intervention. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to access this wonderful e-mail group as I learn so much! I appreciate the original purpose being purely comprehension, but this reader is glad that posts have been inclusive of the many issues surrounding comprehension. Just my opinion . . . TGIF! -----Original Message----- From: Suzanne Goebert <[email protected]> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 2:14 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program
Sorry...didn't know I was off topic because I feel being able to decode words phonics) does enhance comprehension. aybe people hesitate to comment in fear of being off topic...just a thought -----Original Message----- rom: [email protected] mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf f Sally Thomas ent: Friday, February 17, 2012 12:54 PM o: mosaic listserve ubject: Re: [MOSAIC] phonics program Thank you Carrie. And thank you Rene. Could we please get back to the riginal heart and purpose of this list serve? I guess what I am wondering s how many people are on this list that joined to talk about comprehension, aking meaning, supporting thinking, and how we might use the strategies to upport children in reading for real reasons. Am wondering why the list is so silent on these topics. Have people with hose interests left the list? Have we all been beaten down by what is appening out there in schools that is so detrimental to children??? Makes e really really sad. Sally n 2/17/12 10:07 AM, "Carrie Cahill" <[email protected]> wrote: > I am going to make a bold move here and say that Ellin Keene does not believe in scripted programs for phonics or any other aspect of reading!!!!!! I seem to be in the minority at this point, but I am so disheartened by the conversation on this listserv. The word "Mosaic" really should be taken out of the title of the listserv. We used to talk about how teachers were putting together their own lessons for comprehension. Now, we're talking about scripted phonics programs????? Thank you Renee for bringing back the researcher/practitioner - Ellin Keene - into this conversation! Carrie K-8 - Illinois I cannot help but wonder what Ellin Keene thinks of a scripted phonics program. Renee On Feb 16, 2012, at 10:41 AM, Lapenas, Nicole wrote: > Our district uses Saxon Phonics K-2 and the teachers really like it. > It is scripted and very easy to follow. Our students for the most > part do very well with phonics. > _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ osaic mailing list [email protected] o unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to ttp://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ______________________________________________ osaic mailing list [email protected] o unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to ttp://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
