[LIT] Atwell's books

Mon Jul 14 11:36:54 EDT 2008

I would like to hear what you all have to say about Nancie Atwell's lessons.
How do you make it work effectively in your classrooms?

Thanks.
Lucinda
7th Grade Language Arts

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From: <dbuchanan at sbo.hampton.k12.va.us>
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Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 8:16 AM
Subject: [LIT] Atwell's books

>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
>> To: lit at literacyworkshop.org
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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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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."
>> <lit at literacyworkshop.org>
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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.'"
>> <lit at literacyworkshop.org>
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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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> 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>
>> Message-ID:
>> <75D4CCA77097B3499B3F00D1AC1C85F601F11102 at SOL-EXCHANGE01.SSSW.com>
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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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