DAILY 5
Whitman Elementary
2014-2015
WHAT IS THE DAILY 5?
The Daily 5 is a literacy framework that
provides differentiated instruction that is
consistent each day
It is a combination of literacy instruction and
classroom management
It is a system of 5 literacy tasks that teaches
independence
Deliver whole group
lessons daily
Teach several small group
lessons each day
Confer with individual
students each day
Hold students accountable
to keep eyes on their texts
Engage in the acts of reading
and writing for extended amounts
of time
Receive instruction on how to
remain focused and building
independence
Receive support through whole
group, small group and one on
one meetings with the teacher
TEACHER AND STUDENT ROLES
Teacher Student
RESEARCH SHOWS…
In order to become better readers and writers, one
must simply read and write more often!
We are taught to teach 80% of the time and allow
the students to practice 20%
In reality it should be flipped. Just like in sports we
have to practice the skill before getting better
THE DAILY 5 IS A…
Task5 tasks
SystemTeaching independency
StructureProviding consistency
THE DAILY 5 IS NOT…
A curriculum, it’s a
structure/ framework!
AGE/TIME
It is proven that the age of the
student is equivalent to the number of
minutes of direct instruction that will
stick within the upper cortex
6 years old- 6 minutes,
10 years old-10minutes.
LESSON STRUCTURE
Short periods of whole group
instruction followed by
alternating rotations of Daily 5
Direct instruction is brief and to
the point
THE DAILY 5
1.) Read to self
2.) Read to someone
3.) Word work
4.) Work on writing
5.) Listen to Read
E A R N I N G T R U S T A N D P R O V I D I N G C H O I C E
Trusting students is the underlying factor of
what makes Daily 5 work
When trust is combined with explicit
instruction, students acquire the skills
necessary to become independent learners
Providing choice is motivating and will
improve learning skills Purpose +
Choice = Motivaton
GOOD FIT B OOKS
According to research, an independent- level or a good-fit book
is one that a child can read with 99% accuracy
In Daily 5 students are directed to
1.) Choose a book that is at level
2.) Choose a book that is of interest
3.) Give a purpose for reading
I -P ICK
I choose a book
P urpose- why I do I want to read it?
I nterest- Does it interest me?
C omprehend- Am I remembering what
I have read?
K now- I know most of the words
B O O K B O X E S / B A G S
* Each child is provided a book box or bag
What is inside?
1.) 5-10 good-fit books, 1 or 2 challenge or choice
books
2.) A writing journal and a pencil
3.) Word work packets or worksheets
R E A D T O S E L FS T U D E N T S W I L L F I N D A C O M F O R T A B L E S P O T W I T H I N T H E R O O M W H E R E T H E Y C A N R E A D T O
T H E M S E L V E S
READ TO SOMEONEStudents will either partner up and read, or read
with a teacher for assessment purposes.
WORD WORKStudents at this time will practice high frequency words or the TSI
sight words
WORK ON WRITING
An opportunity for students to practice writing whether it is
formal or informal, the child will have a variety of writing
choices throughout the week.
Letters
Stories
Expository
Research
Note taking
WORK ON WRITING
LISTEN TO READ
At this time, the student has an opportunity
to listen to a book on tape or on a computer
where text is read to them.
Students will follow along while practicing
tracking
QUESTIONS?