Hi Carol. Each teacher has about 10 clothespins with her name on them and
then when she comes to check out books she just attaches one clothespin to
where
she took the books from and then when she returns the books she just takes
her clothespin off. Look at the Fountas and Pinell book 3-6 and you will
see a
picture of it.
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From: PatriciaY@aol.com
Date: Sun, 25 May 2003 23:11:04 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] vocabulary help

Perhaps you mean "Speech to Print Phonics"? It is an old Durrell-Murphy
program which has been out of print for years. I still use parts of it.
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From: LKateeb@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 09:36:47 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] 10:50 pm ARE YOU UP

The professional development school in Chicago (National Teachers Academy,
or
NTA) is actually closer to the Chinatown area.....55. W. Cermak (2200 south)
Linda
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From: LKateeb@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 09:39:30 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] 10:50 pm ARE YOU UP

The National Teachers Academy presently serves a 100% low-income
African-American population of children from 2 housing projects -- Ickes
and Hilliard
Homes. It is a neighborhood school. An infant toddler center at the school
supports children from 6 weeks old to age 3. There also exists a preK-8th
grade
program.
Linda
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From: Readinglady1@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 09:50:45 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] vocabulary help

In a message dated 5/25/03 9:36:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
d-smith@cybersol.com writes:

I just ordered the book. I spoke with someone with attended the IRA
precon with one of these authors - I guess it was awesome!
deb

Yes their work is very effective. Sharon Taberski uses their work and their
book is at her conferences listed as a must have. Janet Allen's Words Words
Words is another must have for vocabulary. She has a GREAT voice too so
reading it is a pleasure.

Laura
readinglady.com
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From: JATShaw@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 12:02:22 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] vocabulary help

The subtitle of Speech to Print is Language Essentials for Teachers. It was
published in 2000 and in the acknowledgments, the Moats calls it "language
boot camp." It's an in-depth study of the structure of our language. I
learned
of this book at a workshop on dyslexia. Another excellent and very helpful
book for strategies to use with struggling students is Multisensory Teaching
of
Basic Language Skills by Judith R. Birsch. I think you'd find both of these
texts good additions to your libraries. Another wonderful book is Kylene
Beers' When Kids Can't Read: What Teachers Can Do (2003). It also is a good
companion to MOT and the other great books on comprehension strategies. I
work with
adults and am enjoying this LISTSERV very much. Judy
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Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 11:03:51 -0500
From: Judy Gasser <jggasser@swbell.net>
Subject: Re: [mosaic] vocabulary help

Laura - Which book are you referring to that was supported in the IRA
preconference?
I am confused. Thanks for the reply. I have been following
this vocabulary strain and I am confused.
Judy Gasser
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From: "Ginger/Rob" <elephant@foxvalley.net>
Subject: [mosaic] from Phyllis
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 11:13:53 -0500

Question: How do you organize for your reading, writing, mini lessons? I
know what you teach depends on the students, but how do you plan? I want to
sit down and make a long range plan for next year. Can you help me or point
me in the direction I need?
Phyllis/4th /Alabama
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From: Annette201@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 13:54:12 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] vocabulary help

Is that book, Speech to Print, worth getting if I am a Reading Specialist
for
primarily lower grades?
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Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 14:52:02 -0400
From: Dave & Deb Smith <d-smith@cybersol.com>
Subject: Re: [mosaic] vocabulary help

Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction
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Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 16:19:42 -0700
From: Lori Jackson <ljackson@gwtc.net>
Subject: Re: [mosaic] from Phyllis

Katie Wood Ray and Isoke Nia both talk and write of developing a curriculum
plan--a roughly drafter
plan of attack for teaching writing to the big picture. It allows for time
spent on craft, genre
study and writerly life, with conventions and responsive mini-lessons
engrained throughout. If you
have not read Ray's Wondrous Words or The Writing Workshop: Working Through
the Hard Parts (And
They're All Hard Parts), you may find these helpful. Ray also has a book
designed for specifcally
for primary writing in the works and Nia is publishing one as well, though I
don't know when.

Lori
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Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 16:25:06 -0700
From: Lori Jackson <ljackson@gwtc.net>
Subject: Re: [mosaic] from Phyllis

I don't know that this will help much, but my notes from a conference where
Nia spoke are on my
website.

http://www.tcsdk12.org/north/Jackson/nianotes.htm

Some notes from my reading of The Writing Workshop... (Ray and Laminack) are
also online.

http://www.tcsdk12.org/north/Jackson/kwrwritingwkshp.htm

Lori
Who is tired of scrubbing tables and sorting leveled books.
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Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 16:27:56 -0700
From: Lori Jackson <ljackson@gwtc.net>
Subject: Re: [mosaic] from Phyllis

Please note--I failed to mention the Ray book for primary writing has not
yet been published. Sorry.

Lori
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From: Annette201@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 19:22:58 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] vocabulary help

Does the Readinglady.com sell any these? What about the Writing workshop
book
as well, that is put out by NCTE?
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From: Readinglady1@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 19:33:29 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] vocabulary help

> Does the Readinglady.com sell any these? What about the Writing workshop
> book as well, that is put out by NCTE?

I have all the Katie Woods Ray books. I don't have the Bringing Words to
Life that is from Guilford Press.

Laura
readinglady.com
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From: Vlearnserv@aol.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 20:04:13 EDT
Subject: [mosaic] Speech to Print

Do yo mean the book by Louisa Moats?
It's good, indepth, and thorough. A good resource for teachers.
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From: "btillman" <btillman@farmerstel.com>
Subject: Re: [mosaic] vocabulary help
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 20:16:23 -0400

Strickland, Dorothy (1998). Teaching phonics today: A primer for educators.
Newark, DE: International Reading Association. ISBN: 0872071847

This book also has the 'phonics basics' in a teacher friendly format. It
deals with the ins and outs of phonics so that teachers can understand them.
Cece/LC/GA
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From: "Gail Hanna" <gddoerr@msn.com>
Subject: Re: [mosaic] [PERIODIC mosaic DIGEST POSTING]
Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 17:55:05 -0700

Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers by Louisa Cook Moats is a
well-written book that ties textbook theory to classroom practice and
transcribes the process of learning how to read - from speech to print!
This text provides lots of exercises that are designed to help one
recognize, understand, and solve problems that children encounter when
learning to read and write. It is a favorite of mine!
Gail
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 21:40:13 -0400
From: "Pam Reifsneider" <preifsneider@newtownfriends.org>
Subject: [mosaic] Lucy Calkins writing institute

Has anyone attended the summer writing institute
at Columbia University with Lucy Calkins? I am
attending with several colleagues, and would
love to hear from anyone who has attended. (What
to expect, tips, advice, etc.)

Pam Reifsneider
Reading Specialist
Newtown Friends School, PA
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From: LandRT12@aol.com
Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 21:55:50 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] Lucy Calkins writing institute

Hi,
I've never attended a summer institute at Columbia, but I sure would like
to.
How do I sign up? (for next year, of course)
Laurie Tandy
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Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 22:27:48 -0700
From: Lori Jackson <ljackson@gwtc.net>
Subject: Re: [mosaic] from Phyllis

I believe that Wondrous Words would. An undergraduate in a class I used
it with was convinced that it was the book she had been looking for as
an aspiring writer. She is also a vet tech with an endorsement for
teaching high school, so I would take this as an endorsement. Can't say
enough good things about this books, taught me to read ina 'writrly
way'. Good, good stuff.

Lori
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From: SKosmoski@aol.com
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 05:09:48 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] from Phyllis

Barbara--
I use many of the lessons from Wondrous Words with my seventh graders. Her
"lessons" are really strategies that can be applied and used with carefully
chosen text.
Mary Anne
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Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 14:41:55 -0700 (PDT)
From: r wilson <mkdestiny2002@yahoo.com>
Subject: [mosaic] Summer School Help

I am planning to teach summer school lasting only 20 days. I have a group
third graders who did not meet the standard on the TAKS, major reading test
in Texas. The areas the students did the worst are-
Using Strategies to Analyze:
retell or act out the order of important events in stories; represent text
information in different ways, including story maps, graphs, and charts
distinguish different forms of texts, including lists, newsletters, and
signs and the functions they serve

Applying Critical-Thinking Skills:
recognize the distinguishing features of familiar genres, including stories,
poems, and informational texts;make and explain inferences from texts such
as determining important ideas, causes and effects, making predictions, and
drawing conclusions

I need advice as to how to best help these kids. They will have a final
attempt to take the test at the end of summer school. Our schedule is such
that we will have an hour to work with small groups or individual students.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Reanea
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From: "Andy & Shelly Kennedy" <pristine@aclass.com>
Subject: [mosaic] Reading Workshop Planning Sheet
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 00:00:19 -0500

Hi all
I am almost ashamed to tell you that I am on summer vacation! :)
Now certainly I worked my 182 days (and then some) and though you may be
cussing me now - you can laugh on August 12th when we go back - early!
:) Because so many of you are like me, it's taking some time to
deprogram. I have literary sat around each night having withdrawals from
school work. I (Like so many of your) live, eat, breathe, school.
Anyway, over the weekend I have poured into my Fountas and Pinnel -
_Guiding Readers and Writers_ frantically making notes about changes for
next year while it's still fresh. I plan on using F & P's recommended
three binders for each of the three blocks (Reading, Language/Word
Study, Writing). With that in mind, I have attached a planning sheet
that I will use for next year. Before I solidify it, I would love your
feedback. Feel free to download it (It's a Word document) make changes
and send it back or just offer your suggestions.
Laura (Reading Lady) - I though the thing you just posted to
Frontline really complimented this. I plan on using your sheet to plug
things in to this planner?

**********You can find Shelly's planning sheet on the TEACHING TOOLS WEB
PAGE******

:) Shelly........Trying to unwind......what will I read next - in
between diapers, swingsets, making lunch, and spring
cleaning........Kennedy
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From: "Patricia K. Evans" <patreads@pacbell.net>
Subject: RE: [mosaic] Reading Workshop Planning Sheet
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 22:59:38 -0700

Shelly,

Wow! This is a fabulous planning sheet. I can't think of anything to
change. I'd love to see anything else you come up with.

What is Frontline? I'm curious about Laura's sheet, as well.

Thanks-and enjoy your vacation,

Pat Evans (patreads@pacbell.net)
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From: "Pam Reifsneider" <PReifsneider@newtownfriends.org>
Subject: [mosaic] writing institute website link
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 08:09:07 -0400

Here's a link to the reading/writing institute's website (Columbia, NY).
It costs $450 for the writing institute week.

http://rwproject.tc.columbia.edu/

Pam Reifsneider
Newtown Friends School, PA
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From: MEHitzel@aol.com
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 10:18:33 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] Reading Workshop Planning Sheet

Shelly - I can so relate to what you're going through! We finished May 22
and return August 14. I just completed my second year of teaching 4/5. The
first year was very difficult. I took over 14 5th graders who had already
been
together for a year, much of that with substitutes, along with 16 new 4th
graders. I had no clear vision and felt like I fumbled through. This year
was
soooooo much better! I really worked at teaching the comprehension
strategies in
depth and saw real growth in my students. My goals for next year in reading
are to do an even better job teaching the strategies. I really want to work
toward having the children use them more independently, as the need comes
up
in their reading, not just when I'm teaching a particular one. I also want
to
work out my reading workshop better. Because of time constraints we've
really
missed the end sharing time where we pull everything together again. I'm
attending our school scheduling meeting later this morning and will be
trying
hard to carve out a larger block of time for reading. I've read Katie Wood
Ray's
"Wondrous Words" and "The Writing Workshop" and will also be working on
improving my writing instruction. I feel like her books have opened my eyes
to
what writing instruction can be much like MOT and RWM did for reading. I've
got
all my books out - Lasting Impressions, In the Company of Children, and
Guiding Readers and Writers and am really rethinking everything. Our
schools
continuing ed. focus for next year is writing and we've ordered the Ralph
Fletcher
and JoAnn Portalupi video and books for a study group.
So - you can see, much like you, my mind is abuzz! I think your planner
looks great!
Keep us updated as to how it goes.
Martha/4/5/az
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Subject: [mosaic] from Kathy/summer program?
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 22:11:58 -0500

Hi,

Has anyone heard of a summer reading program offered this summer in
Geneva by Mundelein College of Loyola University Chicago. It will be
held at the Kane County Events Center. The classes, according to the
advertisement, will "build vocabulary and fluency and develop a lifelong
love of reading." A parent was asking about this program, and I am
trying to find out information/reviews of this program. Thanks for any
input that can be provided!

Cathy B.
Dist. #301
cbyrne@burlington.k12.il.us
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From: "Andy & Shelly Kennedy" <pristine@aclass.com>
Subject: Re: [mosaic] Frontline/Reading Lady
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 22:43:28 -0500
Reply-To: mosaic@u46teachers.org

Frontline is a newsletter sent out by Laura (on this list) who
manages/owns/??? the website
readinglady.com
If you have never checked it out, you must. It's awesome. Tons of cool
stuff to go along with Mosaic! :)
Basically the sheet she posted gave a list of mini lesson ideas to go
with the section that I have labeled

Procedural/Literary/Strategy/Skill on the planner sheet. I don't know
if you can access that list or a copy of Frontline from the site or not.
Laura??

:) SHELLY
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From: "Ginger/Rob" <elephant@foxvalley.net>
Subject: [mosaic] Frontline Teaching - Published By ReadingLady.com - May
28, 2003
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 22:44:41 -0500

I am posting this with Laura's permission. I know a lot of you probably
already received it on Laura's listserves.
Ginger
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Readinglady.com is proud to announce that we will sponsor the Four Blocks
Mailring and the Building Blocks Mailring for Teachers.net. We have paid
for the mailrings for the next 2 years and that should ensure that they
continue. We also will continue to provide our own mailrings and hope that
you will post your thoughts to any of the mailrings you belong to. It is
almost time to rejuvenate our brains for the summer. I hope we can have a
productive study group this summer! Email me any suggestions for topics you
’d like to see discussed.
All the newest Four Blocks materials are in stock and in the Readinglady
bookstore. Visit our newest arrivals in the store. or go to
http://readinglady.net/ and click on New Products
Readinglady.com is proud to have the newest Harry Potter in stock for our
young readers and those of us adults who like the series. We will be
releasing the book on June 21 as per the agreement all bookstores have.
Please be sure to order your copy today!
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I have been busy doing workshops for schools on Staten Island that are
seeking to implement Reading Workshop next year. I am including some of my
handouts for you.

THE READING WORKSHOP

1. Mini-lesson
* A short lesson designed to get kids thinking about some aspect of reading
before they go off to read individually. This should be paired with your
read-aloud which takes place at another time of the day.

2. Reading and Conferring
The children might be:
selecting a new book
reading quietly
conferring with the teacher
participating in a Guided Reading lesson on a reading strategy or skill
having a book talk
responding in their writer’s notebook to something they’re reading
The teacher might be:
conferring with a student
helping a child or group select a book
listening to a book talk
working with a small group of students on a reading strategy or skill
asking comprehension questions to assess the ability to infer or make
predictions
assessing an individual student

3. Share Time We taught you this … now go to your book and apply. Come back
to share how you’ve applied it.
During this time the class might:
meet as a whole group to refer back to the mini-lesson and think further
meet together to think about and respond to questions such as: What did you
learn about reading today? What did you learn about yourself as a reader?
Meet in small groups to have a quick chat about how the reading is going

>>>From In the Company of Children (Hindley)
PROCEDURAL MINI-LESSONS

where to sit during reading time
giving a book talk
how to be a good listener in a share session
what is an appropriate noise level during reading time
what to do when you finish a book
what kinds of questions to ask during a share session
running a small group share session
self-evaluation
getting ready for a conference
how to have a peer conference
where to sit during mini-lessons
taking care of books
keeping track of books read
rules of the workshop

>>>From Readers’ Workshop (Patricia Haggerty)
RULES FOR READING WORKSHOP

1. You must have a book. Magazines, newspapers, and comic books don’t have
the chunks of text you need to develop fluency, and they won’t help you
discover who you are as a reader of literature.

2. Don’t read a book you don’t like. Don’t waste time with a book you don’t
love when there are so many great ones out there waiting for you.
3. If you don’t like you book, find another one. Browse, ask me or a friend
for a recommendation, or check the “Favorite Books” list or display.
4. It’s all right to reread a book you love. This is what readers do.

5. It’s okay to skim or skip parts if you get bored or stuck, readers do
this, too.

6. Record every book you finish or abandon on the form in you reading
folder. Collect data about yourself as a reader, look for patterns, and take
satisfaction in your accomplishments over time.

7. Understand that reading is thinking. Do nothing to distract me or other
readers. Don’t put your words into our brains as we’re trying to escape into
the worlds created by the authors of our books.

8. When you confer with me, use as soft a voice as I use when I talk to you:
whisper.

9. Read (and write in your reading journal) the whole time.

10.Read as well and as much as you can.

from In the Middle (Nancie Atwell)
LITERARY MINI-LESSONS

differences between fiction and non-fiction books
learning from dedications
books that show emotion
books written in the first, second, and third person
author studies
how authors use quotations
how the story setting fits the story
characteristics of different genres
development of characters, plot, theme, and mood
how leads hook us
how authors use the problem/event/solution pattern
differences between a picture book and a novel
titles and their meanings
characters’ points of view
examples of similes and metaphors
examples of foreshadowing
how authors use dialogue
predictable and surprise endings
use of descriptive words and phrases
how illustrations enhance the story
secrets in books

>>>From Readers’ Workshop(Patricia Haggerty)
STRATEGIES / SKILLS MINI-LESSONS

how to choose a book
selecting literature log entries
connecting reading material to your own life
tips for reading aloud
figuring out unknown words
using context
substituting
using picture clues
using the sounds of blends, vowels, contractions, etc.
using Post-It notes to mark interesting spots
monitoring comprehension
(Does this make sense and sound right?)
asking questions while reading
making predictions
emergent strategies
concept of story
concept that print carries meaning
making sense
mapping a story
how to retell a story orally
looking for relationships
looking for important ideas
making inferences
drawing conclusions
summarizing the story
distinguishing fact from opinion
emergent reader skills: directionality, concept of “word”, sound/symbol
relationship

>>>From Readers’ Workshop (Patricia Haggerty)

Please send me any information you have on Reading Workshop. I will compile
and include in the next issue.

Have a great week in your classrooms.

Laura
www.readinglady.com
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From: DnnllySs@aol.com
Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 01:12:23 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] Frontline/Reading Lady

Good Morning Shelly ,and All:)
The materials, references, and daily teaching experiences you all have
presented here are so awesome I thank you in advance.
Because all summer, I am studying and reviewing all my notes and, of course,
Ellin's Chicago conference's notes (Incredible!!! ) and purchasing many of
the recommended videos while I teach summer school.
Most of all, I am planning for next year too
Your review of Laura's website : Frontline/ReadingLady was described to the
tee In addition the sheer pleasure of ordering the aforementioned texts to
my door >why Im planning to drink lemonade and enjoy :)
Sooooo many resources, wow
Congrats:) Laura !

I just downloaded the planner, too, I cant wait to align these two teaching
materials and use them with my MOT.
I'm going to use one/some of the comprehension strategies beginning with
sensory in summer school to get my feet wet and have immediate feedback from
my students in a smaller class setting you know I'm excited and scared
too*)
Congrats to you, too. Shelly, The planner is a winner*)
On my wish list, one day I strive to become as fluid in my trainning and
teaching too and create and share teaching materials that my colleagues can
use too right here on Mosaic!

Finally, Ginger, Thank you ,immensely; for this website, with its Mosaic
tools,and the
friendly, professional, patient guidance for novices like myself. It has
driven my
teaching passion, research,and"responsibilty" to continue with MOT providing
richer understanding which I share with my students and keeps my courage up
:0 )
to implement and practice these strategies in my teaching lab >something
new
to my colleagues at school< now I use more than one teaching approach,too
with success!!!

Have a puur-fect Summer. Enjoy your vacations
Sincerely,
Susan
Rdg. Res. Tchr/ 3rd-8th, Chgo
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Subject: RE: [mosaic] from Kathy/summer program?
Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 11:34:21 -0500
From: "Zuffante, Dawn" <dzuffante@cassd63.org>

As far as I know, this program is offered at many sites in the
Chicagoland area throughout June and July. I believe they offer courses
for 4 year olds through 8th graders. The cost is around $250. I hope
this helps...

Dawn
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From: Readinglady1@aol.com
Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 17:51:29 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] reading workshop planning sheet

It's been posted on my site at

www.readinglady.com
click on downloads for comprehension then click on the red check to view and
print.

Laura
readinglady.com
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 06:34:21 -0500
Subject: Re: [mosaic] reading workshop planning sheet
From: Datsauer <datsauer@chartermi.net>

Laura - thank you so much for making these downloads (and so many more!)
available in PDF format. Too many times I read everyone raving about
something that, because I have a Mac and don't have MS Word, I can't open. I
appreciate your site so much! Debbie in Duluth
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From: "Mary Kaleta" <mekaleta@hotmail.com>
Subject: [mosaic] Thank you Laura!
Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:36:58 -0500

I am getting ready to teach summer school which will start in about a week.
Your list of mini lessons are a great reminder. I will be teaching literacy
for four hours a day to sixth graders. I was worried about filling the time.
I was going to use the four block approach and include MOT startegies. Now I
feel better organized. Thanks for valuable information.

Mary
grade 8
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From: "Joan Matuga" <joan3teach@hotmail.com>
Subject: [mosaic] Note-taking form that I use frequently with third graders
Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 09:06:34 -0700
Reply-To: mosaic@u46teachers.org

My third grade students had problems figuring out the main idea from the
details especially in content area reading. So, I developed this form that
we used this year. There is a box on the left side that can be used to write
the main idea or to draw a picture. On the right side, the students can
write the supporting details. The kids like the form. In fact, they ask to
use it sometimes to retell stories.
I had to teach them how to use the form. They can do it independently now.
I've got many wonderful ideas from this group. I hope you find it helpful.

***********You can find Joan's notetaking form on the TEACHING TOOLS
WEBPAGE************

Have a wonderful day!
Joan
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From: Readinglady1@aol.com
Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 16:02:01 EDT
Subject: Re: [mosaic] reading workshop planning sheet

By the way someone recently posted Spanish version of the comprehension
posters on my site. They too are in the download section under
Comprehension.

Laura
readinglady.com
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