[MOSAIC] Comprehension strategies and Harcourt

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Folks
My district is reviewing Harcourt "Story Town" for possible adoption. As I  
looked through a fourth grade teachers guide, I saw some good things, but found 
 strategy instruction somewhat lacking. Looking in the index, I couldn't see  
anything for example, on creating mental images.  Is any one out there  using 
this series? Could you comment on how it works with comprehension  strategies 
that Ellin Keene and Steph Harvey and the like promote? 
 
I also want to know how comprehension is addressed in the primary  
grades...or is it mostly decoding?
Jennifer
Maryland



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