Over the next few weeks, I hope to familiarize you with some of our first grade curriculum/programs.
It won’t be long until you hear your child talk about the Daily 5. 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. It allows me to reach every reader and writer, no matter what the level.
There are five parts to Daily 5.
1)Read to Self
2)Read to Someone
3)Work on Writing
4)Word Work
5)Listen to Reading
A book can take you on an amazing journey without even leaving your house!
There are five parts to Daily 5.
1)Read to Self
2)Read to Someone
3)Work on Writing
4)Word Work
5)Listen to Reading
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 time reading, which research supports as the #1 way to improve reading. I anticipate the Daily 5 along with other reading instruction will motivate and improve your child’s reading. I am excited about implementing this reading program and giving your child the opportunity to grow as a reader this year.
