Betsey,

This is for you in the event that you are blogging. First, thank you for using the site and contributing to the discussion. I am especially pleased to read in your recent blog that identifying the difficult vocabulary words with your students and constructing meaning for them really made a difference in their comprehension and understanding of the lesson. This is the essence of Tovani's book--taking the time to help your students learn the process of learning will create more competent learners, not just in your class but in all their other classes as well. Thank you for sharing your experience and illustrating the concept so eloquently. See you next meeting. I will try and find a treat that is not so DRY.