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/blockquote>
Does anyone teach "Success For All" reading, and if you
do, what is your opinion of its quality and effectiveness?
/blockquote>
I'm teaching 6th grade lang. arts for the first time this
year, also 6th grade science for the first time, so I'm
overwhelmed. (My experience is teaching math).
Through IRIs and cloze tests, the students' readiing
levels have been established. I have set up levelled
groups and assigned novels to ea...See More/blockquote>
I'm teaching 6th grade lang. arts for the first time this
year, also 6th grade science for the first time, so I'm
overwhelmed. (My experience is teaching math).
Through IRIs and cloze tests, the students' readiing
levels have been established. I have set up levelled
groups and assigned novels to each of the groups
accordingly. I am trying to collect activities that
groups could conduct on their own, in order to
differentiate as well as to relieve me from having to DO
so much. In other words, I would like to set up "baskets"
which contain their novels, instructions for that class
period, and any worksheets, games, or materials they need
for that class. This way they could work together on
vocabulary, grammar, writing, literature response, etc. as
appropriate for their reading level. I'll train them to
grab their group's basket off the shelf and get to work on
their own. I've collected some ideas from the internet and
books already, but I'd love to have more. Any comments,
suggestions? Forgive me if this topic has been addressed.
by Phyllis C. Murray
Dec 18, 2005
/blockquote>
A TRIBUTE TO MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
by Phyllis C. Murray
Marching for man's freedom
American hero and countryman
Righting the wrongs of discrimination
Taking his place throughout the nation.
Instilling the need for freedom's urgency.
Nobleman, marching for man's dignity.
Let's not forget Martin'...See More/blockquote>
A TRIBUTE TO MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
by Phyllis C. Murray
Marching for man's freedom
American hero and countryman
Righting the wrongs of discrimination
Taking his place throughout the nation.
Instilling the need for freedom's urgency.
Nobleman, marching for man's dignity.
Let's not forget Martin's vision,
Keeping his dream alive can be a just decision.
Illuminate the way. Help one another,
Now that we know all men are brothers,
Grow in truth and peace together.
"The sudden and violent death of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., places a serious and profound obligation on all
Americans, black and white-an obligation to continue and
broaden the now stilled efforts of Dr. King to build a
society where racial justice and peace prevail. That dream
of a new and just American society is shared by millions on
millions of American--and that dream will not die.
We have been proud to walk with Dr. King in Mississippi and
in Washington and to work with him in establishing freedom
schools in the South. In this tragic hour, we dedicate
ourselves to his cause."
-Albert Shanker, Former United Federation of Teachers
President upon learning of the death of Martin Luther King.
/blockquote>
I am a new third grade teacher. I am getting reading to
teach a unit on folktales. I am looking for helpful site,
lesson ideas and project ideas. thanks
/blockquote>
Hi all,
There is a long build up to my question...
I just started a job as reading coach. It is a new
position and it is also my first teaching position. I have
some education in teaching reading but no experience. I
work in a middle school, with students grades 5-8 . I just
started this j...See More/blockquote>
Hi all,
There is a long build up to my question...
I just started a job as reading coach. It is a new
position and it is also my first teaching position. I have
some education in teaching reading but no experience. I
work in a middle school, with students grades 5-8 . I just
started this job just before the Christmas break and so far
I have just gone through some test results for the 5th and
6th grades.
The most recent standardized test they have taken in the
NWEA so I started with those results and according to them
about one third of the kids in the 5th and 6th grade are
reading below grade level, some are even at beginner
reading level. So I was also given the results of their
GATES test from last year and the results were quite
different. For example one 6th grade student was at a 4th
grade level according to her resent NWEA but at a 10th
grade level on her GATES from last year. According to the
GATES the lowest reading level I am dealing with is 3rd
grade.
It was suggested to me that the NWEA results might have
turned out low because the students are unfamiliar with
computers and it is a computer based test. So I am relying
more heavily on last years GATES.
I am going to spend next week assessing a target group
(anyone who tested low on both the NWEA and the GATES) with
DIBELS. I think at that point I will be able to say who my
students will be, unless another test (NECAP results are
expected to come in January- a test some New England states
use for NCLB) or other factor makes itself known. The
Special Ed. teacher offered to conduct the Woodcock Johnson
on some of them but I just feel like these kids are getting
tested to death. They are supposed to take the NWEA again
in the spring as it is a test that is given twice per year.
In the meantime, the elementary school has been gradually
introducing the Wilson program. I am going to be in the
training in March along with the third grade teachers. So
between now and then I want to start some kind of program.
I am looking at the Reading Intervention program from High
Noon. If anyone is familiar with it please tell me about
your experience. IF anyone has another suggestion about
what to use between now and the time I get the Wilson
training please make suggestions.
My options are to either pull the kids out one-one, in
small groups or collaborate with their LA teachers. Not
all the teachers are open to collaboration.
Thanks, and sorry this is so long.
-Dot
/blockquote>
My students will be doing a research report this January.
Any ideas on topics they can research? I am a 6th grade
Language Arts teacher.
Thanks!
by ESL teacher
Jan 1, 2006
/blockquote>
After reading all the posts on this site about Sylvan, I
have to say that there is very little understanding of what
Sylvan Learning Centers (SLC) are and can do. Many centers
have experienced and committed educators working as a team,
and the kids benefit greatly. Some centers have teachers
with special...See More/blockquote>
After reading all the posts on this site about Sylvan, I
have to say that there is very little understanding of what
Sylvan Learning Centers (SLC) are and can do. Many centers
have experienced and committed educators working as a team,
and the kids benefit greatly. Some centers have teachers
with specializations, too, which does indeed allow it to
tailor programs to suit the needs of individual learners.
Having said that, it must be said that SLCs, as franchises,
are only as good as the directors and teachers who work in
them. Not all human beings are equal, regardless of how
highly standardized the product may be. I imagine some
Sylvans are not as well run, or may have less experienced
teachers. Furthermore, SLCs are sometimes limited in what
they can offer. Parents who are thinking about signing up
their learning-disabled, ESL or special-ed child at a SLC
need to find out if anyone at that center has background
and experience with any of those areas. Additionally, the
centers are not usually not able to disagnose these
problems, and so the program may not work for the child.
If you are a parent reading this, all you need to do is ASK
if the center has someone with the background you are
looking for. ASK what the degree level and teaching
backgrounds are of the directors and teachers. Many parents
fail to do their own homeowrk in this area and then feel
cheated when a such a program doesn't produce desired
results.
To close, I would also like to say that the kids who do
best at Sylvan tend to have supportive parents, and have
cooperative school teachers who don't see Sylvan as a
threat to their job. It takes a village, you know...
by ESL teacher
Jan 1, 2006
/blockquote>
After reading all the posts on this site about Sylvan, I
have to say that there is very little understanding of what
Sylvan Learning Centers (SLC) are and can do. Many centers
have experienced and committed educators working as a team,
and the kids benefit greatly. Some centers have teachers
with special...See More/blockquote>
After reading all the posts on this site about Sylvan, I
have to say that there is very little understanding of what
Sylvan Learning Centers (SLC) are and can do. Many centers
have experienced and committed educators working as a team,
and the kids benefit greatly. Some centers have teachers
with specializations, too, which does indeed allow it to
tailor programs to suit the needs of individual learners.
Having said that, it must be said that SLCs, as franchises,
are only as good as the directors and teachers who work in
them. Not all human beings are equal, regardless of how
highly standardized the product may be. I imagine some
Sylvans are not as well run, or may have less experienced
teachers. Furthermore, SLCs are sometimes limited in what
they can offer. Parents who are thinking about signing up
their learning-disabled, ESL or special-ed child at a SLC
need to find out if anyone at that center has background
and experience with any of those areas. Additionally, the
centers are not usually not able to disagnose these
problems, and so the program may not work for the child.
If you are a parent reading this, all you need to do is ASK
if the center has someone with the background you are
looking for. ASK what the degree level and teaching
backgrounds are of the directors and teachers. Many parents
fail to do their own homeowrk in this area and then feel
cheated when a such a program doesn't produce desired
results.
To close, I would also like to say that the kids who do
best at Sylvan tend to have supportive parents, and have
cooperative school teachers who don't see Sylvan as a
threat to their job. It takes a village, you know...
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On 12/17/05, Veronica wrote:
> Does anyone teach "Success For All" reading, and if you
> do, what is your opinion of its quality and effectiveness?
This is my sixth year at a school without SFA and that is
one of the major reasons I transferred. It was totally
ineffective for children who coul...See More