What's the Daily 5?

I'm sure a lot of you are hearing your child come home and talk about the Daily 5 (if not, ask them! We are working on Read to Self right now)

 So, what is the Daily 5?  It is a way of structuring the reading block so that every student is independently engaged in meaningful literacy tasks.  The research based tasks are ones that will have the big impact on student reading and writing achievement, as well as foster children who love to read and write.  Students receive explicit whole group instruction and then are given independent practice time to read and write while I instruct individuals or small groups of students.  

  This program will help me learn about your child’s greatest strengths and needs as a reader which will help me plan for his/her individual instruction.  One thing you might notice is a decrease in the number of worksheets your child brings home.  Instead your child will be taught how to select “Just Right Books” for reading.  By reading books that are “Just Right” for your child, he/she will be able to read it more fluently and comprehend the book that they are reading.  Your child will be spending most of his/her time reading, which research supports as the #1 way to improve reading.  I anticipate the Daily 5 will motivate and improve your child’s reading.  I am always excited about implementing this reading program and giving your child the opportunity to grow as a reader. 

 It will take a while to get the program up and running in the classroom, however, if you have any questions or concerns about the Daily 5 please contact me.  I want you and your child to be comfortable and LOVE this program.