The Daily 5 Program
The Daily Five is one a way of structuring the Reader's Workshop block so every student is independently engaged in meaningful literacy tasks. These research based tasks are ones that will have the biggest impact on student reading achievement, as well as help foster a love of reading. Students receive explicit whole group instruction and then are given independent practice time to read independently while I provide focused, intense instruction to individuals and small groups of students (Guided Reading).
When it is up and running smoothly, students will be engaged in the Daily Five, which are comprised of:
When it is up and running smoothly, students will be engaged in the Daily Five, which are comprised of:
Read to Self
The best way to become a better reader is by practicing each day, with books the students choose and are a "Good Fit".
Read to Someone
Partner reading allows for more time to practice strategies, helping to build fluency, check for understanding, hear their own voice and time to share in this learning community.
Work on Writing
Just like reading, the best way to become a better writer is by practicing writing each day.
Word Work
Expanded vocabulary and correct spelling allow for more fluent reading and writing thus speeding up the ability to comprehend what is read and get thinking down on paper.
Listen to Reading
Hearing good examples of literature and fluent reading expands your vocabulary, builds stamina and helps you become a better reader.
There are very specific behavior expectations that go with each Daily 5 component. We will spend our first weeks working intensely on building our reading and writing stamina, learning the behaviors of the Daily 5 and fostering our classroom community. I will also spend time learning about your child's strengths and greatest needs as a reader in order to best plan for each student's instruction.
As you can see, I am excited about giving your child the opportunity to be involved in a structure that will have a positive effect on their education.
Please think of our classroom as you visit garage sales or clean your own child's bookcase. It is my goal to make our classroom library as appealing as your favorite bookstore (or e store!) for browsing.
© The 2 Sisters Boushey & Moser
Summary and Descriptions of Daily 5 © Kim McBride
As you can see, I am excited about giving your child the opportunity to be involved in a structure that will have a positive effect on their education.
Please think of our classroom as you visit garage sales or clean your own child's bookcase. It is my goal to make our classroom library as appealing as your favorite bookstore (or e store!) for browsing.
© The 2 Sisters Boushey & Moser
Summary and Descriptions of Daily 5 © Kim McBride