Re: [MOSAIC] Need recommendations for book choices for remedial reading class

2013-05-01 Thread Mena
Hi Ruth, Already on my list. A real treasure:) From,Dr. M. Philomena Marinaccio, Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University Dept. of Teaching and Learning College of Education 2912 College Ave. ES 214 Davie, FL 33314 Phone: 954-236-1070 Fax: 954-236-1050 -Origina

Re: [MOSAIC] book choices for remedial reading class

2013-05-01 Thread Sue Bruns Maiers
Many of my male students at that age range enjoy the Jason Strange of books. I know they're available through Capstone.Sue > Date: Wed, 1 May 2013 09:47:07 -0400 > From: jkdamou...@charter.net > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Need recommendations for book choices for reme

Re: [MOSAIC] Dyslexia

2013-05-01 Thread Leah Fisher
I have been working with a 7th grade student who tested dyslexia. We have gone back to review dolch words, in isolation and in context, focused on the issues he seemed to be having most, b-d-p words, was/saw kinds of reversals, reading together, listening every opportunity he gets with text to

Re: [MOSAIC] Need recommendations for book choices for remedial reading class

2013-05-01 Thread jkdamouras
I am also looking for low readability, high interest books for grades 4-6. I am the new reading specialist at a 4-6 school and we are trying to put some "wish lists" together for books. Any suggestions for books for on level readers would be great as well. Maybe to do some literature circles wi

Re: [MOSAIC] Need recommendations for book choices for remedial reading class

2013-05-01 Thread Ruth Weil
This is not latest, but I think one of the greatest! =) Mem Fox's book, Reading Magic, is a delightful MUST READ for every reading teacher. It's so inspiring and easy to read, and it would make a great summer read! So while not meant specifically for teachers of remedial reading, I would consid

[MOSAIC] Dyslexia

2013-05-01 Thread jayhawkrtroy fredde
I need some ideas to help a student who is struggling with dyslexia. She has been diagnosed by a doctor and struggles with her reading. Her comprehension is well above grade level. Any ideas will be welcomed. Thanks Troy Fredde ___ Mosaic mailing list Mo

Re: [MOSAIC] DIBELS

2013-05-01 Thread Amy McGovern
Fundations is not intended to teach meaning cues. It is a word study program that links encoding and decoding. It is designed to supplement core instruction. It does not stand alone. I have five teachers using it this year k-2. Our core is balanced lit. All of them really like it. They are see