The structure I use in the classroom during our English Language Arts (ELA) is called Daily 5. Soon your child will be talking about “the daily 5” at home. The purpose of this page is to explain to you what the Daily 5 is and what you should expect to see at home.
The Daily 5 is a literacy structure that teaches independence and gives students the skills needed to create a lifetime love of reading and writing. It consists of five tasks that are introduced individually. When introduced to each task, the students discuss what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like to engage in that task independently. Then, the students work on building their stamina until they are successful at being independent while doing the task.
These are the five tasks:
1. Read to Self
2. Work on Writing
3. Read to Someone
4. Listen to Reading
5. Word Work
When all five tasks have been introduced and the students are fully engaged in reading and writing, I am able to work with small groups and confer with students one-on-one. This structure is effective, the results are amazing, and the students look forward to Daily 5 time.
One thing you may notice is a decrease in the number of worksheets your student brings home. Although worksheets keep students busy, they don’t result in the high level of learning we want for your student.
Ask your student about the Daily 5 and Math Daily 3 and see what they have to say. I anticipate your student will tell you about the class stamina and how we are working toward independence, and maybe you will even hear about some of the fantastic things your student has written, read, or listened to during our Daily 5 time. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your continued support!
The Daily 5 is a literacy structure that teaches independence and gives students the skills needed to create a lifetime love of reading and writing. It consists of five tasks that are introduced individually. When introduced to each task, the students discuss what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like to engage in that task independently. Then, the students work on building their stamina until they are successful at being independent while doing the task.
These are the five tasks:
1. Read to Self
2. Work on Writing
3. Read to Someone
4. Listen to Reading
5. Word Work
When all five tasks have been introduced and the students are fully engaged in reading and writing, I am able to work with small groups and confer with students one-on-one. This structure is effective, the results are amazing, and the students look forward to Daily 5 time.
One thing you may notice is a decrease in the number of worksheets your student brings home. Although worksheets keep students busy, they don’t result in the high level of learning we want for your student.
Ask your student about the Daily 5 and Math Daily 3 and see what they have to say. I anticipate your student will tell you about the class stamina and how we are working toward independence, and maybe you will even hear about some of the fantastic things your student has written, read, or listened to during our Daily 5 time. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your continued support!