Presented by Jenny Oesterle Using The daily five Presented by Jenny Oesterle
Agenda Day 1 Welcome! Whip Around Introduction to The Daily 5 Break out sessions Closure
Ice Breaker Whip Around It surprised me when a student… The strangest job I ever had… The weirdest gift I ever got… Share at your table. Pick the best story to share with the whole group
What is the Daily 5? The Daily 5 is more than a management system or a curriculum framework – it is a structure that will help students develop the daily habits of reading, writing, and working with peers that will lead to a lifetime of independent literacy.
Management Systems: How we have evolved… Our first years Now with the Daily 5 Teaching and learning behaviors We would mention behaviors once and expect students to know and do them. We teach and practice skills until behaviors become habits and “default” behaviors.
Management Systems: How we have evolved… Our first years Now with the Daily 5 Expectations about students We thought students should come to us knowing the appropriate behaviors. We know that each class is different, and we spend at least 20 days building community, defining and practicing behaviors, building stamina, and assessing the needs of this particular group of children.
Management Systems: How we have evolved… Our first years Now with the Daily 5 Monitoring student behavior We monitored student behavior. Students self-monitor their behavior.
Management Systems: How we have evolved… Our first years Now with the Daily 5 Small groups Table points written on board and awarded by teacher. Groups of students practice and encourage each other on defined, desired behaviors.
Management Systems: How we have evolved… Our first years Now with the Daily 5 Individual Individual “star cards” with stars awarded by teacher. Individual students reflect with self and confer with teacher and class about their particular behavior goals they are working to achieve.
The Five Tasks of the Daily 5 Read to Yourself Read to Someone Work on Writing Listening to Reading Spelling/Word Work
Core foundations of the Daily 5 Trusting students Providing choice Nurturing community Creating a sense of urgency Building stamina Staying out of students’ way once routines are established
Sense of Urgency The sense of urgency comes from understanding why we are doing something. The purpose for each task should be clear, so the activity becomes worthy of concentrated effort and time. Explain to students why they: read to themselves read to someone listen to reading write complete word work tasks
Stamina The stamina needed for the Daily 5 is much like the stamina needed for physical activity. If we start with a task that children have no stamina for or lack the ability to do, they are not only doomed to frustration and failure, but why would the ever return to that activity on their own? It takes time to build stamina. Be patient!
Why use the Daily 5? The Daily 5 allows us to have instruction time in one- on-one and small group settings because the bulk of the class is independently engaged in worthwhile and meaningful activities. http://www.thedailycafe.com/members/313.cfm
Taking A Look Line up according to the years of teaching experience.
Chapter Presentations In your groups, use the reciprocal teaching model to create a visual representation of the material in your section and share with the group. Chapter3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Jennifer.oesterle@dvusd.org
I Pick Books http://saccoccioj.wonecks.net/2009/09/18/i- pick-choosing-books-that-are-just-right/
Presented by Jenny Oesterle Using The daily five Presented by Jenny Oesterle
Agenda Part 2 Welcome Finishing Touches Share Chapter Presentations Break Practicing The Daily Five Trouble Shooting Closing and Evaluations
Putting The Daily Five Into Action Line yourselves up according to the time you woke up this morning.
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Stamina Stamina may be a new word for your students. If so, listen in while Joan works with Christie and her students. She tells a story about stamina that we use with all grade levels. We relate stamina to running, because many students have background knowledge with running, being tired and pushing themselves to run a bit farther. Listen and watch the children begin to understand how stamina relates to reading. We believe teaching the students the word stamina will help them stick with reading, even when it is hard. Joan tells them honestly that some days it will be harder than others to stick with their reading. They will be faced with the opportunity to push through that feeling and stick with it, knowing the best way to become a better reader is to read. www.thedailycafe.com/members/184.cfm
Launching Read To Self This video of Christie's 4th grade students shows the process of taking the two dimensional 'I chart' for Read to Self and making it three dimensional. Students take their ideas and immediately apply them in practice, later reflecting and refining for success. http://www.thedailycafe.com/members/185.cfm
Check In Between Rotations In between each round of Daily 5 there is time for a focus lesson, brain break, check in and/or sharing. These short bursts of instruction allow for brain compatible learning as well as shifting student's attention, allowing them to go back into their next round of Daily 5 with renewed stamina. http://www.thedailycafe.com/members/766.cfm?sd=43
Work on Writing http://www.thedailycafe.com/members /305.cfm Video clip on how to hold writing conferences and mini lessons with a small group. This small group of writers is meeting with Gail and Natalie to discuss word choice. Gail uses 2 different pieces of writing to demonstrate the purpose of finding the right words: * to make the piece more interesting * to help the reader understand what the author is saying. http://www.thedailycafe.com/members /305.cfm
Sharing at the End Sharing can be a powerful teaching time as well as a chance to celebrate growth. In this video, Joan has asked Janice and Brady to share because they both have something to offer that will benefit the class. After sharing, the students describe what they noticed these young writers doing well. Compliments vary from content, to conventions, to behaviors of independence. The little sentence strip book is a great option for students who want to practice heart words. http://www.thedailycafe.com/members/285.cfm
Word Work “Creating and maintaining a time to focus on words is critical to developing readers, writers, and communicators.” Using the Tree Map, discuss and generate activities that focus on spelling and vocabulary work. Think of activities that allow your students to experiment, practice, add, and generalize patterns.
Work On Writing “We have seen a direct correlation between student motivation , ability, and productivity and this increase in writing practice.” Using the Circle Map generate writing ideas that fosters meaning for students. Ideas for Writing
Read To Self and Read To Someone “I’m advocating a carefully designed, structured reading program that includes demonstrating, teaching, guiding, monitoring, evaluating, and goal setting along with voluntary reading of books students choose…” Brainstorm ways to teach about selecting Good Fit Books. You may consider creating bookmarks, posters, etc.
Listen To Reading “ We need a definite purpose, a specific reason for listening, otherwise we don’t pay attention and don’t really hear or understand.” Using the internet, explore activities the promote Listening to reading. Check out: http://www.storylineonline.net Post thoughts and ideas on Blog http://joesterle.weebly.com/
Read To Self Teacher used boxes to give students their own space during Read To Self or Read To Someone
Word Work/Work On Writing Use old coffee tables or remove legs from a classroom table. This will give students a unique place to work and allow more movement in the classroom.
Small Group Time Use paint buckets as seats. They can move and are just the right size for students.
Classroom Library Books are set up by theme with multiple levels in each theme.
Book Boxes/Book Bags Idea for book boxes or book bags.
The Daily 5 and Technology Gigapan is a site that you can find a specific picture of a specific event and zoom in. Students can then write about the event and what is happening in the picture. http://gigapan.org/ Writing prompts can be used to help guide students during writing time. http://writingprompts.tumblr.com/page/4 Printable Vocabulary Cards http://insidestoryflashcards.com/printable_flashcards/index.php
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