Words-on-the-move 08#3
Synopsis of four sessions I attended at WSRA 08
The Economy of Words in Action by Linda Kuhaupt, a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader.
The session explored “teacher talk” during a Reading Recovery Lesson. As I listened I realized this would apply to all teachers in all curricular areas and at all levels of education. [...]
Words-on-the-Move 08-#2
podcast found at http://mathnut.podbean.com
Notes from WSRA
Building Deeper Readers presented by Kelly Gallagher
http://www.stenhouse.com/html/authorbios_28.htm
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Four Questions:
1. Have I provided my students with a reading purpose?
a. Need to frame and give purpose for all passages
b. Need to read passages many times to find understanding
c. Humpty Dumpty – Not just about an [...]
Words-on-the-move 08-#1
WSRA convention February 7-9th
Lucy Calkins presentation on Saturday Feb. 9th.
Notes that were important to me.
• Life provides the Big Ideas for writing (the subjects)
• Need to provide an environment that is conducive to writing
• Can not teach writing well alone
o Need collaboration for teaching writing –both horizontally and vertically
o Students need more than one year of good teaching in [...]
