[MOSAIC] Daily 5 and/or stations

2013-10-14 Thread justgreene
I am new to Daily 5 and am trying to figure out how to teach a whole class novel, Maniac Magee, in this format. Is it possible? I teach 6th grade in 80 minute blocks. How would I keep everyone on the same page with comprehension of the book while doing the components of Daily 5 or stations?

Re: [MOSAIC] Common core and reading

2013-10-14 Thread Palmer, Jennifer
Brenda... It varies...depending on the needs of our kiddos, but most teachers are using all three of these configurations. Literature circles are probably least used, but mainly because we are trying to figure out how to use them more effectively with these new standards. Jennifer Sent from my

[MOSAIC] Common core and reading

2013-10-14 Thread Brenda Keller
We are starting the transition to CC standards. For those of you who are total CC, what does reading look like in your classroom? Are you using more whole group, small group, lit circles...thanks for your input. Brenda 4th grade CA Sent from my iPad _

[MOSAIC] Atwell recommendation

2013-10-14 Thread Sally Thomas
Awhile back i mentioned that all of Atwell's books have been very useful to me as a writing teacher, especially intermediate (like 3/4) on up. Especially middle school of course - her teaching level and examples - but high school as well. The book I referred to as one of her latest and one tha

Re: [MOSAIC] Strategies self check chart

2013-10-14 Thread Baruzzini, Marcella M
Me too, I'd love to get a copy! From: Mosaic on behalf of Donna Ward Sent: Mon 9/30/2013 8:24 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Strategies self check chart Would love to see that. I went from teaching reading a