[MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 21, Issue 9

[Phyllis Johnson]

Yes our school used it this year for 3rd grade.  We were trained by the
STate Department and a wonderful lady, typed everything and organized it
for us.
It was an awesome tool.  We are begging to use it next year!
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Mosaic Digest, Vol 21, Issue 9
From:    "Couch, Shari" <scouch at farmington.k12.mn.us>
Date:    Fri, May 9, 2008 8:28 am
To:      "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group"
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> I have used the Intermediate toolkit by Harvey and Goudvis this school
> year.  The strategy lessons work well for third grade on up.  However,
> even with the supplementary texts, there are not enough written at the
> third-grade reading level.  The authors now have a primary comprehension
> toolkit available.  Has anyone used that one?
>
> Shari Couch
>
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> I teach  3rd grade and was wondering which toolkit would be better to
> use.
> I've  heard the intermediate toolkit is pretty challenging for 3rd
> graders.
> I plan on going through the kit(s) this summer and  breaking the lessons
> into
> 15 minute mini-lessons so I can use them during  Reader's Workshop.  Any
> input
> on which toolkit would be more appropriate  for 3rd grade would be much
> appreciated.  If anyone else has used these  toolkits to create
> mini-lessons I
> would love to get your advice on how you  went about it.
>
> Thanks,
> Casey
> Casey- I have used the intermediate tool kit on and off for two  years.
> I
> work with struggling readers in grades 2-5 and had differentiated it
> for my 4-5
> classes. I haven't seen the primary kit but that would be my guess  for
> you.
> The text that comes with the upper kit is challenging for even average
> kids- I
> lent it to a 3rd grade teacher and she confirmed it. The basic lessons
> and
> wonderful graphic organizers could work in 3rd grade if you really work
> hard
> to replicate the lessons with easier materials. Again I'm coming from a
>
> intervention perspective, but I don't think the lessons should be
> cropped into  15
> minute minis- they really help kids understand strategies and perhaps if
> they
> were in shorter chunks not everyone would benefit. I had 30 minute
> periods and
> I  was usually able to get through the introduction and modeling with
> some
> guided  practice, saving the independent for the next day or days work.
> Hope this helps.
> Michelle 2-5 ais  ny
>
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