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Phonics Lessons Fountas Pinnell

by SLC

Apr 10, 2009

Anyone use this program? My biggest problem is how to oraganize the materials. I would love suggestions. Thanks.

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Jenetty77 Yes, I use the program as it is the adopted curriculum for my district. I have a small container to house all the "cards". The card sets are in sandwich baggies with a computer printed label on each one. I am lucky in that a parent volunteer did all the organization/sorting/bagging. I have a word zone set up in my room with a paper organizer for th...See More

Apr 10, 2009

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curious Would you be willing to share the order you present the phonics skills in? Thanks!

On 4/10/09, Jenetty77 wrote: > Yes, I use the program as it is the adopted curriculum for my > district. I have a small container to house all the "cards". > The card sets are in sandwich baggies with a computer printed > label on each one. I am ...See More

Apr 11, 2009

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Thoughts on the Primary Comprehension Toolkit

by Wondering...

Apr 10, 2009

I have been given the primary level comprehension toolkit and am wondering how others use it and what success/growth they have seen with it. Also, how do you use it? Guided reading groups, whole group, etc.?

Thanks for the feedback.

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Harry Wong says successful teaching is no mystery

by Kathleen - Teachers.Net

Apr 11, 2009

Harry & Rosemary Wong's April article in Teachers.Net Gazette:

The Tools for Success "Effectiveness is not a fleeting concept. What it takes to be effective and how to achieve it is known. This month we share with you four successful educators who have seen the benefits of having successful teachers and know how to bring about these be...See More

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Teach Don't you wish every teacher would read and implement Harry Wong's philosophy? He's great!

On 4/11/09, Kathleen - Teachers.Net wrote: > Harry & Rosemary Wong's April article in Teachers.Net Gazette: > > The Tools for Success > "Effectiveness is not a fleeting concept. What it takes to > be effective and how to achieve it...See More

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Teach I'm sending this article to every supt. in our district. I'll also give one to my principal. My district jumps on the bandwagon of every new "fad" around. One asst. supt wants us to use standard based report cards. Ok, fine. But our 4 pilot schools who have been using it this year says that there are too many kinks in the system that haven't been w...See MoreI'm sending this article to every supt. in our district. I'll also give one to my principal. My district jumps on the bandwagon of every new "fad" around. One asst. supt wants us to use standard based report cards. Ok, fine. But our 4 pilot schools who have been using it this year says that there are too many kinks in the system that haven't been worked out yet. The asst supt is insisting we start using SBRC in a year. Teachers are saying that we don't have the technology to use for the report cards. Our district is cash-strapped. We're laying off teachers. Why don't we wait and get the bugs worked out first, save some money and do it the right way?

We've spent money on 3 different pe programs in the last 10 years, 3 different writing programs in the same amount of time. Why don't we stick with one and be done with it?

Our school's morale is so low you can't pick it up with a shovel. Our principal wants to hear no complaints and expects us to take care of all problems dealing with kids and parents. We're pretty much on our own.

I've been using Wong's techniques and have seen a great improvement in my classroom among my students and parents. My student teacher introduced me to Wong. She and I had a great time planning and implementing. I was doing a lot of things he suggests but found even more that I could be doing.

Why is is so hard for those in authority to want to do better? When I first read Wong's book I showed it to my principal and even suggested a DVD or CD he could order. That's been 2 months ago. Nope, not a word and probably won't either.

I'd love to finish my career at a school or district that really wants to be the best at educating kids. I just go to my room, share my ideas with those who will listen and watch my kids grow. Too bad the rest of my school won't be able to taste what I've had.

Thanks for listening.

On 4/11/09, Teach wrote: > Don't you wish every teacher would read and implement Harry > Wong's philosophy? He's great! > > > > On 4/11/09, Kathleen - Teachers.Net wrote: >> Harry & Rosemary Wong's April article in Teachers.Net > Gazette: >> >> The Tools for Success >> "Effectiveness is not a fleeting concept. What it takes to >> be effective and how to achieve it is known. This month we >> share with you four successful educators who have seen the >> benefits of having successful teachers and know how to bring >> about these benefits." >> >> Click below to access Harry Wong's April article, exclusive >> to Teachers.Net Gazette.

Apr 11, 2009

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Interview Question You Didn't Expect

by JEC

Apr 11, 2009

It's that time of year again when people start applying and interviewing for teaching jobs. This made me think back on the interviews I've had and the questions that were asked. There was a question I didn't expect at an interview for my first teaching job and therefore I had not prepared for it. I got to wondering, how many other teachers were ask...See More

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Wow! You handled that well! No wonder they hired you! nfm

Apr 11, 2009

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Marina I had to write an essay on the spot at the interview about how I can effectively teach minority/low socioeconomic students (it was a title 1 school with a lot of those students). I was not prepared to write an essay! Worse, they gave me a pen so I couldn't erase the mistakes my nervous mind made. I didn't get the job, but I got a job at another sch...See More

Apr 11, 2009

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Praxis I and II

by Mag

Apr 11, 2009

I was wondering....I am thinking of going back to school to become a teacher. I have a BS in Sociology. I am thinking of Drexel in Philli and their graduate teaching certificate in elementary education.

I am terrified of the math on the Praxis I. I think with hard work and some tutoring I could pass it but can anyone tell me if the Praxis ...See More

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Teacher Volunteers Needed for Online Dissertation Study

by Doctoral Student

Apr 11, 2009

Hi Everyone,

I am recruiting elementary teachers (Grades 1-5) to participate in an online study examining how teachers evaluate school-based consultation services for students with reading difficulties. Your participation in this research will provide important information about the factors that may influence the perceived value and effec...See More

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Need help with students

by firstie

Apr 11, 2009

So it's the last quarter of the year and I have run out of options with some of my students progress. I have one student who has an IEP and is seen for reading resource, OT, PT and speech. This student is behind the other first grade students but is making progress. Parents want this student held back in first grade. Also, this student struggles wi...See More

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How many hot flashes do you get in a day?

by Tired of burning up

Apr 11, 2009

It has been a year since I was declared post-menopausal. I have at least 2 hot flashes a night and at least 3 during the day. Thank goodness I don't get the sweats, too. I am getting really tired of these. I am burning up one minute and freezing the next. How long will this go on and what can I do about it?

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