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by judy5ca

Mar 20, 2011

The advice I received here and our reading together have really helped me improve my teaching of history. And I'll just bet the kids even like it better than last year's smarter bunch. My goals were to surpass the content covered last year, and I just achieved that, and to make the content more interesting to kids.

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dc That's so awesome, Judy! It was fun reading your explanation of it. I agree, how wonderful would it be to teach every new concept/unit/lesson just the way that we wanted to with no time requirements and no need to "move on"! Keep up the great work.

Apr 2, 2011

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judy5ca ...and I can't thank you enough for recommending them. How I wish I wouldn't have spent a small fortune on other stuff. I love them! Now, I just have to figure out how to best work them into our curriculum. I am thinking of not fitting them in chronologically with our curriculum, but waiting until after state testing (1st week of May) and reading t...See More

Apr 6, 2011

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Kind of Disappointed

by Teri

Apr 13, 2011

So, I went out and bought the comprehension book and then bought the Schmoker book when it became available--all ready to read and discuss both books. Admittedly, I haven't started the Schmoker book yet although I have read 1/2 of the comprehension book (which is incredible). However, I'm still waiting for the discussion of either book to start. Wh...See More

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I'm not sure about the dead end, but I really see a better understanding of what they are actually doing. (Instead of memorizing steps) I do like my kids to move to the traditional method because I think it's easier to do divide larger numbers with decimals using the traditional method. I do the same thing with partial product method in multiplication. I start with that and then teach t...See More

Apr 19, 2011

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dc I agree, Dayna. Thanks for all of the great advice. I can't wait to try it all over again "better" next year.

Apr 19, 2011

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tough class

by judy5ca

Apr 17, 2011

It took until April for me to fall in love with this class. I am disappointed in myself that it took so long, but I'll have some new strategies if this situation ever occurs again (I pray it doesn't). One of the things I've discovered is that I must be relaxed. Sounds so simple, doesn't it? I realized that I was constantly on edge with this group a...See More

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Yea! Judy-Parker I'm so glad that you are able to like your class even if it took longer, there is no timetable for this you know, so don't be disappointed in yourself. Some years are just tougher than others for any number of reasons. I know I have a tough year coming up, and like you, I find myself already on edge about students I don't even have yet! How silly i...See More

Apr 17, 2011

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Comprehension Going Forward: Where We Are and What's Next

by judy5ca (authors inside)

Apr 17, 2011

Comprehension Going Forward: Where We Are and What's Next [Paperback] Ellin Oliver Keene (Author) (Author), Susan Zimmermann (Author), Debbie Miller (Author), Samantha Bennett (Author) Leslie Blauman (Author) Chryse Hutchins (Author), Stephanie Harvey (Author), Anne Goudvis (Author), Brad Buhrow (Author), Gina Cervetti (Author), Marjorie Larner (Au...See More

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dc Thanks Judy!

Apr 17, 2011

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End of year?

by judy5ca

Apr 30, 2011

How are you doing as the school year begins to wind down?

Our big state tests are next week and my 5th graders seem to be taking them quite seriously. They've really paid attention to our test prep. I'm sure we'll all be glad to have the tests behind us and I am wholeheartedly anticipating some wonderful teaching AFTER tests. And we'll hav...See More

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Erin HI Judy and DC

Just finished testing last week. I ran a before school session for 3 days the 2 weeks previous. Spent the time reviewing 4th grade Science standards. Go figure, 5th graders need to know 4th and 5th grade Science for the test. The kids seemed to think it was helpful.

May is full here. 3 field trips, practice for cele...See More

May 2, 2011

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cavey Our state tests don't even start for a few weeks. Then, they are scattered until almost the end of the school year. I am doing A Midsummer Night's Dream with my class, plus trying to keep my head above water with my "other job". Can't wait for summer! And this year, we are not doing any home remodeling projects to suck up my time away!

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May 8, 2011

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IRA Convention?

by Teri

May 3, 2011

Just curious...anyone else going to the International Reading Association's Annual Convention in Orlando next week? Even though I'm beyond busy right now, I have to admit I'm getting kind of excited to hear some of my favorite reading gurus in person--Harvey Daniels, Kylene Beers, Robert Probst....

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Teri It was phenomenal! So many new ideas (I'm still "processing.) My favorite parts were the Sunday institute on popular culture and digital literacy (13 presenters including Kylene Beers and Robert Probst), another workshop with Kylene and Robert called Notice and Note (will be featured in a new book that will be out sometime this fall or early spring...See More

May 16, 2011

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judy5ca I'm interested, Teri, and would love to hear more when you have time to write. I'm particularly interested in digital literacy. Judy

On 5/16/11, Teri wrote: > It was phenomenal! So many new ideas (I'm still "processing.) > My favorite parts were the Sunday institute on popular culture > and digital literacy (13 presenters includin...See More

May 19, 2011

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Oh, wise ones: advise me

by PMo

May 23, 2011

I am obsessing about how my students performed on the reading portion of our end-of-grade tests, which in short, was Not Good. I was hoping that we were about par with the rest of our district, but we are far lower. We have recently switched to a strict adherence to a basal-driven program and I am wondering this: Is it possible that, if a teacher h...See More

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PMo I've been mulling them over for the past week or so. While I agree with Molly that there are many factors that go into a specific score, I am also certain that there is something in my teaching that I had missed that was NOT okay. I think the increase in ELL students was the most significant factor to the extent that I wasn't providing the kind of ...See More

Jun 6, 2011

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naneb My district switched to Reading Street for K-3 this last year. Teachers had to follow the manual exactly. They were given a template for lesson plans that included all components. Our 1st and 2nd grade students take Iowa Test of Basic Skills at the end of the year. My school's scores went from the lowest ITBS scores to one of the highest. Our liste...See More

Jun 8, 2011

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Schoooooool's Out For Summer! (singing.....)

by dc

May 30, 2011

Due to many furlough days, we are now out for summer. Whew! That went by fast! It's weird to have Memorial Day be the beginning of summer vacation instead of just a holiday that helps us squeak through to the end of the year.

I have purchased Comprehension Going Forward and it is on its way from Barnes and Noble to my house. Can't wait to...See More

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judy5ca nfm But I'm HAPPY for you! Judy

> On 5/30/11, dc wrote: >> Due to many furlough days, we are now out for summer. >> Whew! That went by fast! It's weird to have Memorial Day >> be the beginning of summer vacation instead of just a >> holiday that helps us squeak through to the end of the >> year. >> >&g...See More

May 30, 2011

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dc I'll sing very loudly WITH you in a couple of weeks, Judy. Glad that you didn't have to have so many furlough days as we did. More work for you, but more pay at least! Hang in there and you'll be singing with me soon!

On 5/30/11, judy5ca nfm wrote: > But I'm HAPPY for you! > Judy > > >> On 5/30/11, dc wrote: >>> ...See More

May 30, 2011

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Next Professional Reading

by nina

May 30, 2011

I would like to participate in the next professional reading group discussion. Can you please announce when that will be and what will be read? Thanks, so much!

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Kathy I feel like a little kid, but I want to say, "Me Too!?" I have a need for stimulating discussion and this is just the group to bring it to me. I am out for the summer and will order the book this afternoon. On 5/30/11, nina wrote: > I would like to participate in the next professional > reading group discussion. Can you please announce when &...See More

Jun 10, 2011

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Nancy It's on my Kindle and ready to go. I get out of school on the 23rd, so I'll be ready to go!

On 6/10/11, Kathy wrote: > I feel like a little kid, but I want to say, "Me Too!?" I > have a need for stimulating discussion and this is just the > group to bring it to me. I am out for the summer and will > order the book this afternoo...See More

Jun 15, 2011

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Book discussion: let's start Friday, June 17

by judy5ca

Jun 10, 2011

Not really a random date, just enough time for all of us to be done with school and other commitments. Sound good? Judy

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PMo Sounds great!

Jun 12, 2011

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Kathy Yeah! I looked for the book around town as soon as we decided, but no one had it so I had to order it. I was told it would probably be here by the 17th. I can read and then come back to your posts during the week so I can still participate. I look forward to starting. On 6/11/11, judy5ca wrote: > Excellent suggestions, Parker and Teri! We defini...See MoreYeah! I looked for the book around town as soon as we decided, but no one had it so I had to order it. I was told it would probably be here by the 17th. I can read and then come back to your posts during the week so I can still participate. I look forward to starting. On 6/11/11, judy5ca wrote: > Excellent suggestions, Parker and Teri! We definitely want to finish this > summer, LOL. Okay, one unit per week it is. And I really like the > possibility of being able to compare thinking on the same topic. Let's > plan to read Unit 1, Ch. 1-2, by next Friday, June 17. Sound good, everyone? > Judy > > > On 6/11/11, Teri wrote: >> If we do it by unit, as Parker suggested, it stays a "summer read." We >> could read one unit per week. >> >> On 6/11/11, Parker wrote: >>> Oh my, there is no way I can read and digest the whole book anytime >>> soon. So chapter by chapter, or maybe 2 chapters per week since >>> there are 14 chapters, would be also be my preference. >>> Or...maybe this. The table of contents is divided into 5 units, >>> maybe we could discuss 1 unit at a time. For example: the >>> first "unit" includes ch. 1-2 and is titled Monitoring our >>> Comprehension. The next "unit" contains chapters 3-6 and is titled >>> Teaching Thinking. etc. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 6/10/11, judy5ca wrote: >>>> On 6/10/11, OK -Parker wrote: >>>>> Last student day was today. I have a few workdays next week >>>>> and then done. How far shall we read? >>>> >>>> I would prefer to read and discuss one chapter/author at a time. >>>> Last time we had a book discussion one person kept jumping to the >>>> end of the book. So it needs to be decided which way to read it: >>>> whole book, 1 discussion >>>> or >>>> 1 chapter + discussion on each chapter (I can see this possibility >>>> being 1 chapter per week to allow everyone time to respond) >>>> >>>> I've stated my opinion, but it's fine with me if the majority >>>> wants to have a whole book discussion. Please decide what you >>>> want and speak up, everyone! >>>> >>>> Judy >>>>

Jun 14, 2011

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