[LIT] Atwell's books

Mon Jul 14 11:16:01 EDT 2008

I have been using Atwell's approach for quite some time with eighth grade students. I would 
love to discuss her 
work. I'm the only teacher in my building that uses a workshop approach and it gets lonely!! 
Diane in VA

> Today's Topics:
> 
>   1. Atwell's Lessons that Change Writers & Naming the World
>      (Jan Zeiger)
>   2. Atwell's Lessons that Change Writers & Naming the World
>      (Jan Zeiger)
>   3. Re: Atwell's Lessons that Change Writers & Naming the World
>      (Laura Lilly)
>   9. Re: Atwell's Lessons that Change Writers & Naming the World
>      (David Hoh)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:06:15 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Jan Zeiger <jan at janzeiger.com>
> Subject: [LIT] Atwell's Lessons that Change Writers & Naming the World
> To: lit at literacyworkshop.org
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> Is anyone else using Nancie Atwell's approach?  I am very excited 
> about these two resources and plan to incorporate them into my LA 
> classes this year.  Would love to talk with others who are modeling 
> their workshop after Atwell's..
>   
>  Jan in Orlando
> 
> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:17:35 -0400
> From: khonyx at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [LIT] Atwell's Lessons that Change Writers & Naming the
> 	World
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> I'm interested, too.? We have a set district curriculum, but I try 
> to encorporate where I can.? I'm interested in hearing about your 
> internship!
> 
> Karen Onyx
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Laura Lilly <laura.lilly at foresthills.edu>
> To: Jan at janzeiger.com; A list for improving literacy with focus on 
> middle grades. <lit at literacyworkshop.org>; lit at literacyworkshop.org
> Sent: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 1:34 pm
> Subject: Re: [LIT] Atwell's Lessons that Change Writers & Naming 
> the World
> 
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> 
> 
> I just got back from interning with Nancie at her school in Maine.  
> My teaching 
> partner and I have been using her "Lessons...." for a few years.  I 
> will be glad 
> to discuss it with you.  We teach 6th grade.  
> 
> Laura in Cincy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lit-bounces at literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Jan Zeiger
> Sent: Sat 7/12/2008 12:06 PM
> To: lit at literacyworkshop.org
> Subject: [LIT] Atwell's Lessons that Change Writers & Naming the World
> 
> Is anyone else using Nancie Atwell's approach?  I am very excited 
> about these 
> two resources and plan to incorporate them into my LA classes this 
> year.  Would 
> love to talk with others who are modeling their workshop after 
> Atwells..   
>  Jan in Orlando
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:47:19 -0400
> From: "Maureen Robins" <mrobinsster at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [LIT] two summer books?!
> To: "A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades."
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> I think we'll just see the posts. I think....
> 
> Maureen
> 
> On Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 3:14 PM, <khonyx at aol.com> wrote:
> 
> > I have both books, too.? Do we need to contact Keith or Tracey or 
> will> there be a sign-up?
> >
> >
> > Karen Onyx
> > Carusi Middle School
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Maureen Robins <mrobinsster at gmail.com>
> > To: A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades. <
> > lit at literacyworkshop.org>
> > Sent: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:39 am
> > Subject: Re: [LIT] two summer books?!-
> >
> >
> >
> > Great idea.
> >
> > Maureen
> >
> > On Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 6:41 AM, Bill IVEY <bivey at sbschool.org> 
> wrote:>
> > > Hi!
> > >
> > > So Keith is working on setting up a side list for "The Book 
> Thief" (yay
> > > Keith! and thank you). We'll wait a few weeks to get started so 
> people> who
> > > want to join in can dig up a copy. Let's say... July 27. He'll 
> post to
> > the
> > > list when everything's ready for us to go sign in.
> > >
> > > We also have Tracey's kind offer to host a discussion in August 
> on Rick
> > > Wormeli's "Fair is Not Always Equal" on assessment and grading, 
> and if
> > > there are other people interested, I would be willing to write 
> Rick and
> > > ask if he could very kindly stop through our discussion. What 
> do y'all
> > > think?
> > >
> > > Take care,
> > > Bill Ivey
> > > Stoneleigh-Burnham School
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:59:00 -0700
> From: "Keith Mack" <kmack at literacyworkshop.org>
> Subject: Re: [LIT] two summer books?!
> To: "'A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades.'"
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> Yup - stay tuned to the list for updates. Bill, Tracy, and I will 
> work out
> details and then post how to proceed if you want to get involved.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Keith Mack
> kmack at literacyworkshop.org
> http://www.literacyworkshop.org
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lit-bounces at literacyworkshop.org
> [mailto:lit-bounces at literacyworkshop.org] On Behalf Of Maureen Robins
> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 1:47 PM
> To: A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades.
> Subject: Re: [LIT] two summer books?!
> 
> I think we'll just see the posts. I think....
> 
> Maureen
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:09:48 -0400
> From: "Amy Holtzer" <AHoltzer at solomon-schechter.com>
> Subject: Re: [LIT] two summer books?!
> To: "A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades."
> 	<lit at literacyworkshop.org>
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> I would love to be part of the discussion of Rick's book.  Please 
> count me in.
> 
> If I can find my copy of The Book Thief (that means remembering who 
> I lent it to), I'll try to review it as well.
> 
> Amy Holtzer
> 
> ________________________________
> 
> From: lit-bounces at literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Maureen Robins
> Sent: Sat 7/12/2008 4:47 PM
> To: A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades.
> Subject: Re: [LIT] two summer books?!
> 
> 
> 
> I think we'll just see the posts. I think....
> 
> Maureen
> 
> On Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 3:14 PM, <khonyx at aol.com> wrote:
> 
> > I have both books, too.? Do we need to contact Keith or Tracey or 
> will> there be a sign-up?
> >
> >
> > Karen Onyx
> > Carusi Middle School
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Maureen Robins <mrobinsster at gmail.com>
> > To: A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades. <
> > lit at literacyworkshop.org>
> > Sent: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:39 am
> > Subject: Re: [LIT] two summer books?!-
> >
> >
> >
> > Great idea.
> >
> > Maureen
> >
> > On Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 6:41 AM, Bill IVEY <bivey at sbschool.org> 
> wrote:>
> > > Hi!
> > >
> > > So Keith is working on setting up a side list for "The Book 
> Thief" (yay
> > > Keith! and thank you). We'll wait a few weeks to get started so 
> people> who
> > > want to join in can dig up a copy. Let's say... July 27. He'll 
> post to
> > the
> > > list when everything's ready for us to go sign in.
> > >
> > > We also have Tracey's kind offer to host a discussion in August 
> on Rick
> > > Wormeli's "Fair is Not Always Equal" on assessment and grading, 
> and if
> > > there are other people interested, I would be willing to write 
> Rick and
> > > ask if he could very kindly stop through our discussion. What 
> do y'all
> > > think?
> > >
> > > Take care,
> > > Bill Ivey
> > > Stoneleigh-Burnham School
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> Message: 9
> Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:36:41 -0400
> From: "David Hoh" <davehoh at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [LIT] Atwell's Lessons that Change Writers & Naming the
> 	World
> To: "A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades."
> 	<lit at literacyworkshop.org>
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> Make that one more interested in working with this program, which I 
> bought 
> but haven't incorporated yet. I teach sixth grade, too, not far 
> from Karen 
> Onyx in South Jersey.  In fact, Karen, my kids went to your school 
> but I 
> think before you were there.
> 
> Dave Hoh
> Logan Township
> 
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