[MOSAIC] Comprehension in general

[MrsJRoman at aol.com]

Hello,
 
I have taught middle school for a lot of years and I think Bill's students  
are sadly a reflection of the direction of our culture. I have two reading  
classes this year, one is overall pretty motivated and the other very much like  
Bill describes.  Both are sixth graders and both are special needs. I agree  
with Lori and others about the conversation. I have modeled and modeled and  
modeled and finally my less motivated students are producing a glimmer of  hope. 
 I am doing very short read with them and using modified literature  circles 
that involve responses in many different formats including oral  
presentations, technology generated products, artistic products and  photography.  We do 
lots of turn and talk and lots of having students teach  others.  It is slow 
going. We do books with the corresponding movies - a  little but at a time in 
class.  We also use text mapping.
 
One play/movie that always has generated a lot of interest has been Twelve  
Angry Men.  Best wishes to each of you.
 
June
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