Stenhouse Newslinks
November 16, 2005
C O N T E N T S
1) More Than Guided Reading
2) How to make kindergarten a workshop of readers and thinkers
3) PD Corner: The Joy of Conferring
4) Author Conversations: Debbie Miller & Kathy Collins, Part II
5) Stenhouse happenings at the NCTE Annual Convention
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1) More Than Guided Reading
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Is there too much emphasis on guided reading in primary
classrooms? In her new book, More Than Guided Reading, classroom
teacher and literacy coach Cathy Mere shows you how to find the
right instructional mix to help students gain independence. This
practical text includes sample lessons, questions for conferences,
and ideas for revamping guided reading groups. It will challenge
you and your colleagues to rethink the role of guided reading in a
balanced literacy program.
More Than Guided Reading is available now, and you can preview the
entire book on-line here:
http://www.stenhouse.com/0388.asp?r=n78
More Than Guided Reading: Finding the Right Instructional Mix, K-3
Cathy Mere * 160 pp/paper * $18.00 * Foreword by Max Brand
http://www.stenhouse.com/0388.asp?r=n78
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2) How to make kindergarten a workshop of readers and thinkers
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In this article from the October issue of ASCD's Educational
Leadership, Stenhouse authors Andie Cunningham and Ruth Shagoury
illustrate how teachers can build on kindergarteners' interests to
teach key comprehension strategies:
http://www.stenhouse.com/rdkind.htm
Read Chapter 1 of Andie and Ruth's book, Starting with
Comprehension: Reading Strategies for the Youngest Learners, here:
http://www.stenhouse.com/0396.asp?r=n78
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3) PD Corner: The Joy of Conferring
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*November Quote of the Month*
"The most important piece of advice I'd give to a new teacher when
it comes to conferring, or someone just launching a readers'
workshop, is 'relax.' Think about it as a conversation. Know that
in the beginning it may very well feel a bit awkward. But aren't
all first conversations?"
--Debbie Miller
Conferring with individual students is a joy and challenge. We've
heard plenty about the challenges; Debbie Miller's new video
series is all about the joy of learning one-on-one about students.
The Joy of Conferring is a series of two video programs from
Debbie Miller's first grade classroom in Denver, Colorado.
The first program in the series, "Listen and Guide: The Dynamics
of Conferring," presents six reading conferences with children who
have diverse needs and interests. The focus of each conference
ranges from decoding and comprehension to writing authentic
responses to books.
The second program in the series, "Three Minutes or Less,"
presents in almost real time the ways Debbie is able to check in
with an entire class of students. Many of these conferences are
less than a minute long, yet Debbie still manages to find time to
instruct and listen carefully.
Available in both VHS and DVD, the DVD version includes extra
footage with Debbie's explanation of anchor charts, a whole class
lesson for book selection, and a bonus conference. The Viewing
Guide provides conference transcripts, workshop suggestions, and
new writing by Debbie about conferring and book selection.
You can download the Viewing Guide, see two sample video clips,
and get more details about The Joy of Conferring here:
http://www.stenhouse.com/0427.asp?r=n78
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4) Author Conversations: Debbie Miller & Kathy Collins, Part II
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In the second part of this three-part video series, Debbie Miller
and Kathy Collins reflect on their experiences writing
professional books, and the challenge of finishing while their
thinking about teaching continues to evolve:
http://www.stenhouse.com/html/authorconversations.htm
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5) Stenhouse happenings at the NCTE Annual Convention
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Are you or a colleague attending the NCTE Annual Conference in
Pittsburgh? Be sure to schedule a visit to the Stenhouse exhibit
(Booth #710) to browse and buy our books and videos, meet authors,
and chat with our staff. Exhibit hours are Friday Noon-6pm,
Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 9am-2pm.
Follow this link for a list of sessions that include Stenhouse
authors:
http://www.stenhouse.com/NCTEsched05.htm
And meet these Stenhouse authors at Booth #710:
Friday, 11/18
1:00- 2:00 * Mark Overmeyer * When Writing Workshop Isn't Working
2:30- 3:30 * Stephanie Harvey & Anne Goudvis * Reading the World
3:30- 4:30 * Jeff Anderson * Mechanically Inclined
Saturday, 11/19
10:00-11:00 * Debbie Diller * Practice with Purpose
11:00-12:00 * Andie Cunningham * Starting with Comprehension
11:00-12:00 * Mary Cappellini * Balancing Reading and Language
Learning
1:00- 2:00 * Cathy Mere * More Than Guided Reading
Sunday, 11/20
10:00-10:30 * JoAnn Portalupi & Ralph Fletcher * In the Beginning
10:00-11:00 * Aimee Buckner * Notebook Know-How
10:30-11:30 * Jeff Anderson * Mechanically Inclined
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