[MOSAIC] just right books?

[HERBERT Suzanne]

Okay Mary, where was the conference and who was doing the talking and
was their any 'current research' as everything we are being told to do
is based on 'current research'.  Interest supercedes level....is there
anyone out there who has a different opinion on all of this.?  Thanks
Mary. 

-----Original Message-----
From: mosaic-bounces at literacyworkshop.org
[mailto:mosaic-bounces at literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Mary Manges
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:19 AM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] just right books?

I was at a conference on Monday on guided reading and lit.circles.  It
was
awesome-- full of common sense, yet tied to best practices.  The speaker
stated, "Interest supercedes level."  I wanted to jump up and shout an
amen.
I totally agree with this and have seen it in my fifth grade classroom
over and over again.  I say if they are motivated to read a text above
their level be aware and provide some extra support and make sure they
are making it in their discussion group.
Mary
----- Original Message -----
From: "gina nunley" <gina_nunley at hotmail.com>
To: <mosaic at literacyworkshop.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:15 PM
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] just right books?


With all the talk about leveled books I am interested in another
perspective
on matching kids to books.  I use QRI to determine instructional and
independent levels and use this information with kids for SRI and novel
groups or guided reading.  9sixth grade)

I know of experts and colleagues who believe we have over emphasized the
need for this and feel that kids can handle books that may actually be
above
their instructional level when they are engaged in book groups, and in
fact
benefit from the challenge....and amaze you with their level of
comprehension in discussions.

  Then again I remember reading once that you have to be careful because
frustrational level material can be more than frustrating...it can be
damaging.

Just reopening the subject in my own mind.

Any thoughts?
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