[MOSAIC] input on basal reader--Rosie

[Lisa Szyska]

>  
> Most of the stories are okay, I am not a basal fan
> in general.   
> Additionally, I am frustrated with teaching from a
> third grade basal when the  vast 
> majority of my class reads below grade level.  

Well, of course you are frustrated; this sounds like a
terrible situation.  It is a shame that your district
does not trust its teachers to do the job they hired
you for.  And it is natural for you to strongly
dislike the anthology...I would HATE it if I HAD to
use it in the way you describe.  Since I can pick and
choose, I find it helpful.  And since I don't have to
do any particular page or component, I can use it to
enhance my strategy instruction.  

Could you do this on the down-low?  How are they
monitoring you?  Who is coming in and checking that
"product?"  Can the "product" be sticky notes stuck to
a page or an FQR chart?  Good luck...this sounds like
a difficult place for an enlightened teacher like
yourself to teach.

Lisa
2/3 IL


 
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