[MOSAIC] Phonics in the 50s and 60s

2011-06-29 Thread Heather L
Hello all! Ive been doing some research on reading in the 1950s - 60s and I cant find the names of any of the new phonics programs from those decades. Does anyone know of any from that period? Thanks, Heather L ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic

Re: [MOSAIC] Professional Library

2010-02-24 Thread Heather Waymouth
William Strong's Write for Insight is one of my favorites as are the Tovani books. Heather Waymouth EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me > Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:42:17 -0600 > From: kpra...@starkvilleacademy.org > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: [MOS

Re: [MOSAIC] reading websites

2010-02-24 Thread Heather Waymouth
Check out readingrockets.org Heather Waymouth EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me > From: casey1...@aol.com > Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:31:49 -0500 > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] reading websites > > _http://internet4clas

Re: [MOSAIC] Upper Level/Middle School Short Story

2010-02-07 Thread Heather Waymouth
I don't know if it's available online, but Walter Dean Myer's "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" is one of my absolute favorites. "Mexico Next Right" and "The Fable of Bidpai" are two others I use in

Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling

2010-02-04 Thread Heather Waymouth
long sound - not just throwing an "e" after everything! Heather Waymouth EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me > Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:10:18 -0500 > From: t3te...@gmail.com > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Spelling > > I use a spellin

[MOSAIC] Inference Reading Passage

2010-01-13 Thread Heather Waymouth
ndry. Does anyone know where I can find it or another similar passage? THANKS! Heather Waymouth ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

Re: [MOSAIC] thought-provoking reading for 1st graders

2009-11-11 Thread Heather Green
; to kids it might just seem funny or silly. But there are a lot of life > lessons to be found if you open your mind and your heart. The text is > very > accessible and engaging, and it really makes "deep thinking" invitational > for kids!! > > On Mon, Nov 9, 200

[MOSAIC] thought-provoking reading for 1st graders

2009-11-09 Thread Heather Green
Hi there, Starting in December we will start breaking up into reading clubs in my school. We'll meet for 50 minutes, 4 days a week. The groups are differentiated, and I have the highest group of first graders--reading anywhere from end of 1st grade level to 4th grade+ level. I decided that I want

Re: [MOSAIC] philosophical wonderings

2009-11-09 Thread Heather Green
I love Van DeWalle-- can't wait to look up his beliefs on math manipulatives. Thanks for posting this tidbit. On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 3:21 PM, jan sanders wrote: > > I think we teach the strategies so that readers have a "toolbox" of things > to use when they get stuck, or are no longer understan

Re: [MOSAIC] philosophical wonderings

2009-11-09 Thread Heather Green
I'm so glad you asked this question. I have turned away from teaching reading strategies. I think what reading strategies, as we think of them right now, really are are study strategies. The important thing to me is that students love reading and value talking about books. We talk about the books

Re: [MOSAIC] WSJ Article About Reading Strategies

2009-10-04 Thread Heather Green
I agree completely with what he is saying. On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 5:16 PM, Andrea Jenkins wrote: > Just wanting to get your opinions about this article that refutes explicit > instruction of reading strategies. FYI: I found this article as a direct > link on the IRA website. > > > http://voices.w

Re: [MOSAIC] teacher desk or no?

2009-08-08 Thread Heather Green
I got rid of mine and I'm so glad. I still have my own space, but it kind of doubles as student space. I wish I could just show you a picture b/c that'd be much easier. What I did is I have a horse shoe table where I sit for guided reading. That's kind of my desk now. Behind the horeshoe table (i

[MOSAIC] Primary Comprehension Toolkit- eBay

2009-08-07 Thread Heather Green
Just wanted to let everyone know in case you're interested... I am selling my Primary Comprehension Toolkit on eBay. Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190327021500&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 ___ Mosaic mailing list Mos

Re: [MOSAIC] Anyone do Taberski's version of Reading Workshop?

2009-08-05 Thread Heather Green
sw.edu.au> wrote: > > > > > Which book are you referring to? On Solid Ground? or her comprehension > > > videos? Has anyone seen her comprehension videos? Are they good? > > > > > > ____ > > > From: mosaic-bounces+twestmoreland=redlands.nsw.edu.

Re: [MOSAIC] Classroom Library

2009-08-05 Thread Heather Green
yard sales (usually around $.25 each) book. You can also search eBay for book lots. ie- "childrens book lot" or "easy reader book lot". It's intereting, I was just reading in On Solid Ground that a good classroom library has 1,500 books. I can't BELIEVE how many! I don't think I'd even have room

Re: [MOSAIC] Anyone do Taberski's version of Reading Workshop?

2009-08-04 Thread Heather Green
d? or her comprehension > videos? Has anyone seen her comprehension videos? Are they good? > > > From: mosaic-bounces+twestmoreland=redlands.nsw.edu.au@ > literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+twestmoreland=redlands.nsw.edu.au@ > literacyworks

Re: [MOSAIC] 1st Grade Comprehension Stratgies

2009-08-04 Thread Heather Green
I think the first and most important is that "reading is thinking". Model reading a little and then stopping to ponder what you just read. Invite students to share what they were thinking. On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 9:24 PM, Jill Stewart wrote: > My name is Jill S I am a student at Wayne State Unive

[MOSAIC] Anyone do Taberski's version of Reading Workshop?

2009-08-03 Thread Heather Green
If so, what do you do with the reading logs and/or strategy sheets at the end of the week? She discussing every minute detail in her book, except that, I think! Thanks! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your mem

Re: [MOSAIC] The Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

2009-08-02 Thread Heather Green
I just received this book at a conference I went to. Can't wait to read it! On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 2:08 PM, W.Robertson wrote: > I just finished reading The Outliers this morning and I loved it. I think I > drove my husband nuts because I kept on reading parts to him that I found > fascinating-

Re: [MOSAIC] Ind. Reading (book whisperer)

2009-08-02 Thread Heather Green
Rhonda, I haven't read the book and I teach 1st graders, but I just wanted to say that you might also enjoy Readicide and Atwell's The Reading Zone. On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 6:20 PM, Rhonda Brinkman < rhonda.brink...@sendit.nodak.edu> wrote: > I bought and read "The Book Whisperer" in practically

Re: [MOSAIC] Getting back on track

2009-08-02 Thread Heather Green
I missed the original message, so I'll have to go back and look for it, but I am fascinated b/c I just read Overcoming Dyslexia by Shaywitz and I was just at a conference where a speaker referenced Torgeson quite a bit. On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 10:50 PM, Carrie Cahill < ccah...@msd143.s-cook.k12.il.

[MOSAIC] Taberski- Comprehension

2009-07-26 Thread Heather Green
I just read On Solid Ground and am in total awe. Even more so than when I read Daily 5 or the Cafe book. I am SO interested in learning what Sharon says about Comprehension, but I can't afford to spend $800 on the DVDs. I checked for conferences around my area and there are none. Has anyone been

Re: [MOSAIC] Student Teaching Advise

2009-07-23 Thread Heather Green
Definitely go in before school starts and help her set up the room. This will give you time to chit chat and build a relationship AND see what goes in to setting up a classroom before schools starts. On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 12:59 PM, EDWARD JACKSON wrote: > > I have worked with many student teac

Re: [MOSAIC] CAFE listserve

2009-07-22 Thread Heather Green
oops, The_Daily_Five On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 7:35 AM, Heather Green wrote: > The yahoo group is called The_Daily_5 > > > On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 7:59 PM, wrote: > >> I would like to find the conversation going on about the new CAFE book. >> Can >> you tell me

Re: [MOSAIC] CAFE listserve

2009-07-22 Thread Heather Green
The yahoo group is called The_Daily_5 On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 7:59 PM, wrote: > I would like to find the conversation going on about the new CAFE book. Can > you tell me how to find the site? > Cheryle > New Mexico > **What's for dinner tonight? Find quick and easy dinner ideas > f

Re: [MOSAIC] Silent Sustained Reading

2009-07-01 Thread Heather Green
I think it has to be more than just SSR. SSR has to be the basis of your classroom. It has to created this undercurrent of a love of books and good stories. So just as important as silent reading time, I think is sharing time. I know I have read a lot of good books because people have recommende

Re: [MOSAIC] explicit comprehension strategies, Readicide and the Reading Zone

2009-07-01 Thread Heather Green
l simply be more meaningful and memorable. It is also true > that strategies are effective tools for students when they are learning to > read and write in a new genre. Are our children reading a wide enough > variety of genres? As someone pointed out in a post today, sometimes we >

Re: [MOSAIC] Silent Sustained Reading

2009-07-01 Thread Heather Green
oo many amazing books out there for our students not to be enthralled in. On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 8:11 PM, Heather Green wrote: > I think it has to be more than just SSR. SSR has to be the basis of your > classroom. It has to created this undercurrent of a love of books and good > storie

Re: [MOSAIC] Copy of Readicide for Sale

2009-06-30 Thread Heather Green
What did you think of it? On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 7:02 PM, Stephanie Perry wrote: > Hello all! > I have finished my copy of Readicide and am willing to sell it for $10 plus > $3 shipping ($13 total). I accept paypal only. If interested, send me an > email off the list at zeal4learn...@gmail.com.

Re: [MOSAIC] explicit comprehension strategies, Readicide and the Reading Zone

2009-06-28 Thread Heather Green
read on the site you provided and watch the video. Thank you! Heather On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 10:46 AM, wrote: > After hearing Ellin speak in Illinois in 2008 and attending an explanation > of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model, we decided to ask teachers in grade 3- 5 > to volunteer to mo

Re: [MOSAIC] explicit comprehension strategies, Readicide and the Reading Zone

2009-06-27 Thread Heather Green
t with me. Again, I appreciate your response very much. Heather On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Ellin Keene wrote: > Colleagues: > > I've picked up some of your posts related to whether or not to teach > comprehension strategies explicitly and, more recently, your discussi

Re: [MOSAIC] Listen to Ellin

2009-06-27 Thread Heather Green
Thanks for posting that link. I am listening now. I am not sure how I feel about what she is saying. First of all, she asks that we do reading on our own and deeply reflect on metacognitive strategies we use as we read. As I think of what I do when I read, it is mainly three things-- go back and

Re: [MOSAIC] Just Finished Readacide and The Reading Zone What do you think the implications are...

2009-06-27 Thread Heather Green
ere's the thing: I just can't imagine being caught up in a really good book, and then constantly being interrupted by someone asking me to reflect on the connections I've made, the questions I've had. All that thinking about my thinking would surely ruin the book for me. On Sa

Re: [MOSAIC] Just Finished Readacide and The Reading Zone What do you think the implications are...

2009-06-27 Thread Heather Green
s teaching just the strategies enough to help them > understand. > > --- On Fri, 6/26/09, Heather Green wrote: > > > ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http:/

Re: [MOSAIC] Just Finished Readacide and The Reading Zone What do youthink the implications are...

2009-06-26 Thread Heather Green
ok > initiates is one of those that requires an enormous conversation within > onself before, during, and after many, many conversations with others. Deep > stuff. Deep questions. Unknown answers. > Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel > > -Original Message

[MOSAIC] Just Finished Readacide and The Reading Zone What do you think the implications are...

2009-06-26 Thread Heather Green
for lower elementary grades? I wish there were a book written with a similar theme, but geared toward 1-2. There are plenty of teachers at our school, include me last year, who taught "comprehension strategies". I am contemplating now-- is it enough to just let kids read? To talk about book

Re: [MOSAIC] Do we really need to teach explicit strategies?

2009-06-12 Thread Heather Green
think now, how I can get my 1st graders engaged in some good book discussion, something that doesn't seem forced and too guided. What grade do you teach? Heather On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 9:55 PM, Stewart, L wrote: > "What if your main focus was that reading IS thinking?" Do you

Re: [MOSAIC] Do we really need to teach explicit strategies?

2009-06-12 Thread Heather Green
to talk about in the "new" short texts we have purchased. > After the read aloud and mini-lesson, I say let them sink their teeth into > a great book short or not! > > Heather, where and what grade do you teach? > Leslie > ___

Re: [MOSAIC] Do we really need to teach explicit strategies?

2009-06-12 Thread Heather Green
in hand. http://www.responsiveclassroom.org > > > > - Original Message > From: Heather Green > To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group < > mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> > Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 6:00:49 PM > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Do

Re: [MOSAIC] Do we really need to teach explicit strategies?

2009-06-12 Thread Heather Green
I just ordered Readacide and The Reading Zone from Amazon today. I can't wait to get my hands on them! On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 1:54 PM, Stewart, L wrote: > "Do you think it would be enough to teach just ONE strategy which would be > Readers think while they read." > > Join the club. I think we a

Re: [MOSAIC] Do we really need to teach explicit strategies?

2009-06-12 Thread Heather
What if your main focus was that reading IS thinking? Once a strategy came up naturally maybe we could label it, but not until it came up in natural coversatuon. Like if you said "what did this page make you think about?" and someone said "the time I found a shell and tried to hear the ocea

Re: [MOSAIC] Do we really need to teach explicit strategies?

2009-06-12 Thread Heather Green
nd the world in general to build background knowledge. I REALLY wish I could remember what this type of school was called so I could lead you in the right direction. Maybe other people know. I'll keep looking. Heather On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM, Melinda Jurus wrote: > This is

[MOSAIC] Do we really need to teach explicit strategies?

2009-06-12 Thread Heather Green
An earlier post really got me thinking about this. Do we REALLY need to teach explicit strategies? The quote someone posted earlier from a book-- something like-- we use these strategies when reading materials high above our reading levels like highly technical reading-- got to me. That these ar

Re: [MOSAIC] Strategies for Stronger Readers

2009-06-12 Thread Heather Green
The Reading Zone sounds like a very intruiging book! Do libraries generally have books like this? I hate to buy another book, but I really want to read this one!! On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 9:49 PM, Stewart, L wrote: > Kim, > Glad you butted in. You said what I am thinking much more eloquently. I

Re: [MOSAIC] Textmapping for beginners

2009-06-05 Thread Heather Green
Dave, Could you suggest a textmapping lesson with a book like Little Bear or Frog and Toad? Thanks, Heather On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 6:56 PM, Dave Middlebrook < davemiddlebr...@verizon.net> wrote: > Hi Diane, > > I'll start with a simple idea: Try scrolling a short novel that

Re: [MOSAIC] Teaching Literacy in Older Grades question

2009-06-04 Thread Heather Green
me an example of how you might use this during a guided reading lesson in 1st grade using a fiction book? Say, maybe Little Bear or Frog and Toad? It seems so cool, but I feel like I'm missing something. Thanks, Heather On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 6:49 AM, Dave Middlebrook < davemiddlebr...@veriz

Re: [MOSAIC] Teaching Literacy in Older Grades question

2009-06-03 Thread Heather Green
ave Middlebrook > The Textmapping Project > A resource for teachers improving reading comprehension skills instruction. > www.textmapping.org | Please share this site with your colleagues! > USA: (609) 771-1781 > dmiddlebr...@textmapping.org > > - Original Message - From: &qu

Re: [MOSAIC] Teaching Literacy in Older Grades question

2009-06-03 Thread Heather Green
etc. You should put up a youtube video of texmapping in action! Heather On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 4:38 PM, Montana Vasquez wrote: > Thanks! I've never seen those used in the classrooms in the I've seen. > This sounds great. > > On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Dave Middlebrook

Re: [MOSAIC] WOW! WOW! WOW! Newkirk!

2009-03-04 Thread Heather Green
Is there a way we can print out or read the chapter you're talking about? Where do I find it? Thanks! On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 1:00 AM, Beverlee Paul wrote: > I've often been accused of using too many words. Well, for once, I'm > speechless! What an incredible evening I've had. I received the e

Re: [MOSAIC] heartbreak

2009-02-14 Thread Heather Green
I don't know anything about Reading Mastery. What is it? Also, our school is looking into using DIBELS next year. Should I be scared? (Don't know anything about it either) On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 3:02 PM, wrote: > I know exactly how you feel. We were in the same position three years > ago. > W

[MOSAIC] Group Size

2009-02-06 Thread Heather Waymouth
hanks! Heather Waymouth ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipur

Re: [MOSAIC] DIBELS attn especially Michigan teachers

2009-01-18 Thread Heather Green
I am also in MI. 1st grade. We do not do dibels, and I really don't even know what they are. Our class sizes are 23 for 1st, 24 for 2nd grade. Wow, didn't realize it differed so much even within the same state. On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 10:29 PM, wrote: > > > Richard Allington spoke at the Intern

Re: [MOSAIC] Big Question-- how do I teach kids to talk about books?

2008-12-16 Thread Heather Green
PERFECT!! Thanks! On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 3:52 PM, Carol Lau wrote: > There's a book called Knee to Knee, Eye to Eye: Circling in on > Comprehension > by Ardith Davis Cole which was discussed by this group a couple of years > ago. Check the archives. It presents explicit instruction in how to t

[MOSAIC] Big Question-- how do I teach kids to talk about books?

2008-12-14 Thread Heather Green
I have read a lot about reading workshop. But I have one question that keeps coming up. What mini-lessons do I teach to get my 1st graders to talk deeply about text? I want them to really listen to each other and respond to what each other is saying. I want them to lead the discussions and I wil

[MOSAIC] To add to what I just asked

2008-12-14 Thread Heather Green
Are there certain key questions or words I can have them use until they internalize them and can talk on their own? For example, if someone shares a thought, I could prompt "who wants to respond to what xxx just said?" or "does anyone have a response, question, or connection to what xxx just said?

[MOSAIC] Frank Sterafini's books

2008-12-14 Thread Heather Green
Could someone tell me if his book that I see on Amazon would be appropriate to help me with my 1st grade readers workshop? Or are they geared more towards upper grades? Thanks. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify y

Re: [MOSAIC] how do you...?

2008-11-30 Thread Heather Green
But then there must be other parts of the day where they are reading at their level, right? On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 8:40 AM, ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Through read aloud and also through illustrations. > > Lori > > > On 11/28/08 7:11 AM, "Heather Gre

Re: [MOSAIC] how do you...?

2008-11-28 Thread Heather Green
ckBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel > > -Original Message- > From: "Heather Green" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:11:24 > To: > Subject: [MOSAIC] how do you...? > > > How do have kids practice comprehension strategies when the book

[MOSAIC] how do you...?

2008-11-28 Thread Heather Green
How do have kids practice comprehension strategies when the books they are reading at their level are not conducive to that? For example, some of my first graders are reading levels C or D still. Thanks! ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.or

Re: [MOSAIC] Does this sound ok?

2008-11-26 Thread Heather Green
riting is not demanded, it is exemplified. > Love of reading and writing, is not exacted, it is quickened. > Love of reading and writing is not solicited, it is activated." > -Russell Stauffer, 1980 > > > -Original Message- > From: Heather Green <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [MOSAIC] Does this sound ok?

2008-11-26 Thread Heather Green
ove of reading and writing is not required, it is inspired. > Love of reading and writing is not demanded, it is exemplified. > Love of reading and writing, is not exacted, it is quickened. > Love of reading and writing is not solicited, it is activated." > -Russell Stauffer, 1980 &

[MOSAIC] Does this sound ok?

2008-11-26 Thread Heather Green
Monday, after break, I plan to start Reading Workshop with my 1st graders. Up to this point we have been using Daily 5, so they have the routines of Read to Self, Read with Someone, Listening, Word Work and Writing down beautifully. However, now I think I will limit their choices to Read to Self a

Re: [MOSAIC] questions, questions

2008-11-25 Thread Heather Green
I got it!! Thank you so much!! You guys are all so helpful. I found the right place! :) On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:29 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Heather, > > It is confusing at first...but hang in. > Use high interest Read Alouds to model your thinking. > During

Re: [MOSAIC] questions, questions

2008-11-23 Thread Heather Green
I have to admit, I just broke down and bought the Primary Comprehension Toolkit. It was a lot of money, but worth it for me to have some peace of mind. I was seriously about to have a break down trying to figure out how to put everything all together! On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 2:57 PM, Tamara West

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

2008-11-23 Thread Heather Green
I submitted an e-mail yesterday but it never came through. I was bummed! On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 9:22 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well, I guess I am! This came through. Jane :-) > **One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social > networks, > and the things you love. Try

[MOSAIC] questions, questions

2008-11-22 Thread Heather Green
Hi Everyone, I am brand new to this group. My name is Heather and I teach 1st grade in Michigan. I ended up here because I am determined to make a difference in my kids' lives by getting them to love reading through deep conversation about books. I just don't know how to accomplish

Re: [MOSAIC] Very Disabled Readers

2008-09-26 Thread Heather Waymouth
our every other day dilemma, I've got nothing. I'm in a similar situation. If you figure out a great way to structure the class, please share it! Heather - NY> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:23:08 -0400> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MOSAIC] textbook adoption

2008-09-23 Thread Heather Wall
sal, and in fact are wanting to look "outside the box" on this and try to buy more leveled readers as support for teachers if possible. But we nknow that new teachers need support to help them organize their day. Any insights you can offer would be greatly appreciated! Heather Wall/ Instruct

[MOSAIC] ? for Ginger

2008-07-26 Thread Heather
Hi! I was directed here from the Daily 5 board.  Little intro-- My name is Heather and I teach 1st grade in Michigan.  We were discussing Power Teaching on the Daily 5 board. I said that I didn't care for certain aspects of it (specifically the teacher playing martyr) but I loved the id

Re: [MOSAIC] phonemic awareness/segmentation help wanted

2008-06-22 Thread Heather Waymouth
Debbie - Have you looked at any of Benita Blachman's work? She's done a lot with Phonemic awareness as well as phonics instruction. Her book Rode to the Code has been out for a bit now and focuses on Phonemic Awareness and maybe some early phonics. I believe it's designed for Kidergarten, so

Re: [MOSAIC] just right books?

2008-04-24 Thread Heather Blau
It seems to work well to set a ratio (say 5 "just right" books, for every one "challenge")- this keeps the door open to high interest books, but also keeps comprehension and fluency on track. Knowing that a high interest book is just a title or two away is great motivator, nudging kids to

Re: [MOSAIC] Kindergarten Packets

2008-04-21 Thread Heather Wall
ite address for these books? It sounds like a great resource. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Freida Hammett Sent: Sat 4/19/2008 7:52 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] Kindergarten Packets Heather, One source you might check out are the &q

[MOSAIC] Kindergarten preparation

2008-04-18 Thread Heather Wall
s.com  I'm not sure about the sight words. What do you think? Should a pre-K student be studying sight words?  We're a rural, high ESL population in general, with pockets of middle class families. Any ideas you have that can help, or if you've done something like this b

[MOSAIC] Less is More Book Review

2008-04-16 Thread Heather Rockensock
incredible resource that needs to be on a shelf close enough to be grabbed whenever you plan. Heather Rockensock MS Literacy Coach Holmen, WI ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please

Re: [MOSAIC] Writing Workshop Leader/Teacher

2008-04-05 Thread Heather Blau
Our school works with Carl Anderson. He's the BEST, especially for conferring. He also instills confidence in those who are new to writing workshop. Heather On Apr 5, 2008, at 2:08 PM, Mary Kendall wrote: > My school division is grades 1-4. We are interested in finding a good &

Re: [MOSAIC] Leveled Reading Assessments

2008-03-18 Thread Heather Blau
You can find the site by searching "TC reading writing project home", but you need a password to access the assessments. I believe you / your school or district have to be a "TC school", to get the password. Not sure if you can purchase them? On Mar 18, 2008, at 9:08 AM, Jill Wadkins wrot

[MOSAIC] Book trailers

2008-02-26 Thread Heather Waymouth
there using it? How? Thanks for all the great ideas! Heather _ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your "fix". http://www.msnmobilefix.com/De

Re: [MOSAIC] Words Their Way

2008-02-26 Thread Heather Waymouth
ontent that kids are exposed to and ultimately comprehend! Thanks - Heather _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffl

Re: [MOSAIC] Useful Resources

2008-02-11 Thread Heather Waymouth
migration, and thus has nothing to do with tracks, but it's still really good. He's also written The Woods Scientist and Black Bear which might actually help you (I own copies if you want to borrow them.) Heather> Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:03:37 -0500> From:

[MOSAIC] (no subject)

2008-02-11 Thread Heather Waymouth
ld use palms if they had them? Thanks! Heather _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ Mosaic mail

Re: [MOSAIC] Book Clubs/Read Aloud-Middle School-for girls

2008-02-11 Thread Heather Waymouth
ne), Out of the Dust (previously mentioned in a post), Walk Two Moons, and Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter. Heather (Syracuse University Grad Student)> Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 18:36:32 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org; mosaic@literacyw

Re: [MOSAIC] "Hatchet"

2008-01-31 Thread Heather Waymouth
mething along those lines, but I'd use Guts because it specifically relates to the Brian stories. And Lori - good thinking with the Survivor Man idea!! I absolutely love that show, but never would have thought of using it in school! Heather > Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:46:03 -0700>

Re: [MOSAIC] Visualization lessons for middle schoolers

2008-01-30 Thread Heather Blau
See Steph Harvey's Comprehension Toolkit. On Jan 30, 2008, at 8:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This year I have three classes of eighth graders who are struggling > readers. > I will be working with them on the strategy of visualization . > Anyone have > any ideas for working with this st

Re: [MOSAIC] Alternating Perspectives

2008-01-08 Thread Heather Blau
Would you mind posting your list on alternative perspectives once you've compiled it? I'd love a copy- very useful resource for many of us. thanks, Heather On Jan 8, 2008, at 9:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > I know I will spell this wrong but Arm

Re: [MOSAIC] MS Spec. Ed. Reading Intervention Programs

2007-12-24 Thread Heather Wall
Though I've not personally used this program, I have seen it demonstrated and it seems to be fairly good: "My Reading Coach" by Mindplay Educational Software. Try Googling it. Has anyone else used this program? What do you think? Heather [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: C

Re: [MOSAIC] DRA

2007-10-27 Thread Heather Wall
level 20 in their small group guided reading instruction. All this to say, I see what you're talking about, and I think 2nd language learners have different issues concerning fluency... Heather Wall/ Instructional Coach/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Reading - Language Arts - Origin

Re: [MOSAIC] Help!

2007-10-20 Thread Heather Wall
I'm sorry I'm so far behind on my emails, but I wrote up something on the Tools page http://www.u46teachers.org/mosaic/tools/tools.htm called "Inservice Write Up by Heather" about when I did a 6 hour inservice on the comp. strategies with a faculty. I used the gradual rel

Re: [MOSAIC] Questioning

2007-10-14 Thread Heather Blau
know the story. Just wanted to give you a sense of the conversation, as it was a powerful one. Also, love this book. (I'm teaching fifth graders in NYC). Heather On Oct 13, 2007, at 8:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > _http://www.elemedu.ccs.k12.nc.us/Default.htm_ > (http://www

Re: [MOSAIC] (no subject)

2007-09-27 Thread Heather Wall
h" by Arthur Hyde: http://www.amazon.com/Comprehending-Math-Adapting-Strategies-Mathematics/dp/032500949X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-5646745-8815947?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1190937351&sr=8-1 Anyway, hope this helps! Heather Wall/ Instructional Coach/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Readin

Re: [MOSAIC] second grade homework

2007-09-02 Thread Heather Wall
orced some metacognitive thinking on their part by having to pre-think how to explain their words and rule. We had some interesting discussions about whether some words they'd collected the night before really fit the rules or not. Heather Wall/ 3rd grade/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Reading

Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

2007-08-24 Thread Heather Blau
t on a chair and watch. But disruption is > disruption, in my opinion. > > Renee . who is probably sounding crotchety but really isn't. :-) > > > On Aug 24, 2007, at 7:17 AM, Heather Blau wrote: > >> Chris, it might be helpful to wonder why a parent might want to t

Re: [MOSAIC] rationale..

2007-08-24 Thread Heather Blau
Chris, it might be helpful to wonder why a parent might want to take some time in your classroom before handing off their child to an adult they don't yet know. Parents are very busy people. If they're lingering, there's a reason. It's a shame that parents and teachers make the serious

Re: [MOSAIC] help! 13 years in gr.1/2 now gr. 5!

2007-08-22 Thread Heather Blau
Colleen Cruz. For math check out Math in the City's new curriculum on First Hand: www.contextsforlearning.com (the math strings are great to supplement whatever math curriculum you're using. I'd love to hear what you're finding, as I'm in the same boat! Hope this i

Re: [MOSAIC] Fun and Reading

2007-08-09 Thread Heather Wall
icular. It fits in very well with Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development. If you're interested in this sort of thing I highly recommend his book... Heather Wall/ 3rd grade/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Reading - Language Arts > Absolutely true for me as well. I love work. I ha

Re: [MOSAIC] Student Teacher Posting-Amy

2007-08-01 Thread Heather Wall
you'll see the results in the standardized tests at the end. Heather Wall/ 3rd grade/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Reading - Language Arts - Original Message From: ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Sent: Wednesday, Augus

Re: [MOSAIC] Virtual Hawaii site

2007-07-30 Thread Heather Wall
Check out this virtual tour site! http://www.fullscreen360.com/ Heather Wall/ 3rd grade/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Reading - Language Arts - Original Message From: Freida Hammett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 5:38:02 PM S

Re: [MOSAIC] Virtual Hawaii site

2007-07-30 Thread Heather Wall
That's it exactly! I had so much fun playing iwth that site - thank you so much! I'm going looking for other sites now... Heather Wall/ 3rd grade/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Reading - Language Arts - Original Message From: Freida Hammett <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MOSAIC] Question from student teacher

2007-07-28 Thread Heather Wall
canned the area. But now I can't find that site (can't remember the address). I work in a school with many low-income 2nd language learners and would love to have this as a resource, if anyone knows of good websites. Heather Wall/ 3rd grade/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Reading - Langua

Re: [MOSAIC] Off topic (OT): Japanese Lesson Study

2007-07-18 Thread Heather Wall
Study: Teacher-Led Professional Development in Literacy INstruction" Language Arts 82 (5): 388-395. I haven't checked it out yet, but plan to. Heather Wall/ 3rd grade/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Reading - Language Arts - Original Message From: Bonita DeAmicis <[EMA

Re: [MOSAIC] Complacency vs. Implementing What I've Le arned

2007-07-16 Thread Heather Wall
Bonita, HOw did you learn about Japanese Lesson Study? Is there a website? book? conference? Heather Wall/ 3rd grade/ Georgia NBCT 2005 Literacy: Reading - Language Arts - Original Message From: Bonita DeAmicis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Stra

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