[MOSAIC] Comprehension strategies and Harcourt

[Kendra Carroll]

Debbie, 
 
I have taught younger children as well.  What do you expect from a 2nd grader's retell?   This is my first year and am stumped by their comprehension as I said in an earlier message.  When I ask a child to retell a book, I give them little to no proding.  Our assessment tool also requires that we not lead except with leads like... tell me more... what happens next..., etc. I'd appreciate any feedback.
 
Kendra:)
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From: mosaic-bounces at literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Debbie Goodis
Sent: Thu 2/14/2008 9:34 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Comprehension strategies and Harcourt



Renee,
This is one of the main reasons I don't "panic" when some of my student score poorly on exams. I'm an early childhood educator first (I thought pre-k for 20 years before becoming a 2nd grade teacher) and ALL my training for 4-5 year olds helped me understand the 7-8 year old. They are in the same developmental stage!! I teach very differently than many of my colleagues. However, I must say that the age "range" for this pre-operational period (Piaget) is 2-8 and so I see many light bulbs going off all year long. But when they don't for a particular child, I just look at the learning that comes before and work on that. I experienced this ten-fold in 1st grade. They are so young and can only make the connections they are developmentally ready for. But, who listens???
Debbie

      
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