[MOSAIC] Comprehension Toolkit

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Diane
The Stealing Beauty lesson flopped for me because, unlike all the other  
lessons in the toolkit, none of my students in grades 4 or 5 found the text  
interesting. Yes, the text was for adults, and though I thought it very  
interesting, the kids couldn't get enough out of it to maintain interest in what  I was 
modeling. I plan to find another text to use with the same lesson.
Jennifer
Maryland
In a message dated 9/16/2006 8:39:26 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
emaildiane at hotpop.com writes:

About  the "Stealing Beauty" lesson...isn't that the one where the 
teacher models  his/her use of the strategies--with a piece written for 
adults? (I don't  have my kit at home.) I'm wondering how/in what way 
that one flopped. If  you don't mind sharing, how did (or will) you 
change it? I'm planning on  starting the kit in one week and would 
greatly appreciate any  help.

Thanks,
Diane S./4th