Re: [MOSAIC] Invitation to new Kindergarten Comprehension List!

2008-10-26 Thread A.Michele Paci
When I do the subscription and then press subscribe nothing seems to happen. Any tips? Michele ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

Re: [MOSAIC] Kindergarten Listserv- off topic

2008-09-14 Thread A.Michele Paci
I would also love to be able to connect with other K teachers, who are focusing on comprehension in K. Keep me in the loop. Michele Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group [ mailto:mosaic@literacyworkshop.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Me too! Melinda Morella Bilingual

Re: [MOSAIC] Kindergarten preparation

2008-04-19 Thread A.Michele Paci
Does anyone have a lead where you can purchase Read to Your Bunny in bulk? I thought that it was out of print. Thanks, Michele ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

[MOSAIC] How About Time for Kids?

2007-12-19 Thread A.Michele Paci
Hi All: I was in the process of ordering these today, but I thought I should get some feedback. From my understanding, similar to the Nat. Geo. these have the different reading levels of the same topic, which we thought would be great. Any thoughts? Thanks, Michele

[MOSAIC] Leveled magazine series in Canada

2007-12-19 Thread A.Michele Paci
� Hi All: � Thanks to all of your feedback from my Time question, but after deciding to go with Time National Geographic, I just found out that these are not available in Canada. Does anyone know of a similar series available in Canada (non fiction, different levels - similar content)?�

[MOSAIC] Guided Reading Webcasts or Videos

2007-12-13 Thread A.Michele Paci
� Hi All: � As we are working through our understanding of teaching comprehension, we are realizing that often times the kids can develop and articulate their understanding� during read alouds and shared reading, but when they need to do this independently they are still struggling because

[MOSAIC] compiling lists

2007-10-24 Thread A.Michele Paci
You're right Bev. I wonder if there could be a document that is editable (is that a word?). This would allow for everyone to make their contributions in order to compile a comprehensive, but not repetitive list. I know that I can do this within an internal e-mail system at work. Maybe it could

Re: [MOSAIC] persuasive writing

2007-10-10 Thread A.Michele Paci
Persuasive writing: � I had my grade 3s write a persuasive letter to accompany the board game in Jumanji from the perspective of the kids who had just played. They really bought into it and I had some fantastic work! � Michele ___ Mosaic mailing

Re: [MOSAIC] michelle kinder connections

2007-09-30 Thread A.Michele Paci
Hi Susan,   I like you say about focusing on building community by focusing on things pertinent to the kids. That's exactly what we are focusing on making connections and how easy this is, if we build on what they already know--themselves their families. I have re ad Starting with

[MOSAIC] themes in kindergarten

2007-09-29 Thread A.Michele Paci
Hi All, I'm in need of some input. I'm new to kindergarten and am having a few questions about my practice. I've been getting lots of questions about why I'm not running a 'theme-based' program in kindergarten (e.g. apples in September, harvest/pumpkins in October...). I basically believe

Re: [MOSAIC] Autumn Leaves-book help

2007-09-24 Thread A.Michele Paci
One I really enjoy and it is great for making text:self connections is The Pumpkin Blanket. I can't remember the author right now, but I think it is Zagwyn or something.   Michele   ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or

[MOSAIC] Ask a Librarian website

2007-07-26 Thread A.Michele Paci
Hi All, I'm hoping someone call help me. I just went to a workshop by Dr. Mary Howard and she recommended a database system called Ask a Librarian. Basically, you can email this service requesting books for a specific comp. strategy or genre etc. and they will forward you resources.

Re: [MOSAIC] Question for Carol

2007-07-12 Thread A.Michele Paci
If you're willing/able to share, I would love a copy of the kinder plan. Thanks, Michele Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group [ mailto:mosaic@literacyworkshop.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Carol, You said: NOTE: our district has participated in a consortium that encourages

[MOSAIC] kindergarten planning

2007-07-09 Thread A.Michele Paci
Hello All, I will be moving from grade 3 to a blended (JK/SK) program this fall. In grade 3 I was using many of the ideas proposed on the mosaic litserv as well as ideas from Strategies that work and Debbie Miller. Now that I'm going to kindergarten, I'm wondering if anyone can point in the