1. Howe Elementary Arrwa Mogalli Instructional Coach 10-8-15

2. What is the Daily 5 It’s a 5 Component framework to help developing literacy skills: Read to self Read to someone Listen to reading Work on writing Word work

3. How does it works? The components of the Daily 5 Help teachers keep students focused on literacy Gives students the chance to be independent in their choices and have some ownership over their education

4. I PICK Children start by learning to “pick” a book I choose a book Purpose-why do I want to read it Interest- Does it interest me? Comprehend- Am I understanding what I am reading? Know-I know most of the words

5. 1. Read to Self The first component of the Daily 5 is Read to Self or independent reading Students learn to choose books that are “good fit”; that is books that are not too hard, nor too easy. It’s also important that students spend time reading independently books that are of interest to them

6. Read to Someone Read to someone is when a pair of students share reading time with each other. One student will read while the other checks for understanding

7. Listen to Reading A listening station in an elementary classroom is a must. It allows children the chance to listen to reading and hear what fluent reading sounds like It also allows students the opportunity to hear new vocabulary and to be xposed to a variety of genres.

8. 4. Work on Writing Writing is one of the most important components of literacy development: thus the Daily 5 writing offers children the opportunity to practice these skills regularly. Writing might consist of writing in a journal, drawing or labeling a picture story.

9. Word Work Word work consists of developing spelling and language skills. Students might be using: Letters and flash cards to make words Stamps to review spelling words Magnetic letters to spell target words, etc…

10. Daily 5 And Cafe Café is an acronym for Comprehension Accuracy Fluency, and Expanding Vocabulary

11. How it Works The system includes: goal-setting with students posting of goals developing small group instruction targeting whole-class instruction based on emerging student needs and fine tuning one on one conferring.

12. Daily 5 in Action!

13. Check for Understanding Ask your child the following questions: Who did you just read about? What just happened? Was your brain talking to you while you read? Do you understand what was read? What do you do if you don’t remember?

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