[MOSAIC] just right books?

[ljackson]

Which speaks volumes to the need to consider interest, particularly with
'delayed' readers.

Lori


On 4/24/08 6:19 PM, "Mary Manges" <mmanges27 at aol.com> wrote:

> 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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Lori Jackson
District Literacy Coach & Mentor
Todd County School District
Box 87
Mission SD  57555
 
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Literacies for All Summer Institute
July 17-20. 2008
Tucson, Arizona