Language
Reading
We are currently learning about the Daily 5. The Daily 5 consists of 5 components (read to self, partner read, listen to reading, writing and word work). It is used to ensure that while the teacher is meeting with small groups of students the other students practicing the strategies and skills being taught in other components of the language program. The students are currently learning about 'read to self', they are learning their role and the teachers role in this time. They are also building their stamina. Each day we are trying to be able to stay reading quietly, in one spot, keeping the books to ourself for a longer period of time. So far, we have been able to 'read to self' for 9 minutes and 48 seconds. The students were very proud of themselves. Our goal is 20 minutes, as that is about the amount of time that I spend with a guided reading group.
