[MOSAIC] (no subject)

[Zey, Melissa]

One idea I used as a starting point to help parents understand the comprehension strategies I use (taken from Strategies That Work and readinglady.com) is to make and laminate strategy bookmarks.  The kids have one bookmark for school and one for home.  On the bookmark is the list of strategies, a brief definition and examples.  I tell parents they can use this as a guide to asking their child deeper comprehension questions with whatever book they are reading at home, while developing a common language between home and school.  
Melissa


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From: mosaic-bounces at literacyworkshop.org on behalf of BETH ROTH
Sent: Thu 1/10/2008 12:11 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
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I don't think you're "flip" Beverlee.  I've read a lot of books but have never read that one!  (I just ordered a copy!)  But, I don't think a parent will either.  I need those "quick" suggestions you give to parents at conference time when they ask "what can I do to help".  Unless you've been trained and have read dozens of books on teaching comprehension, I know this is a hard one to "do" at home.  Especially when the parent, themselves, struggle with comprehension.  What do you suggest?  I want the shortest, "bestest", quickest thing they can do!

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From: mosaic-bounces at literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Beverlee Paul
Sent: Thu 1/10/2008 12:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] (no subject)



"I don't mean to be flip ..."