D5: Chapt 7 with a freebie

So, I kinda missed the last 2 chapters. I mean, I read them... I just didn't post. I thought I would finish this book study strong with a freebie to go with... who doesn't love a freebie? :)

Chapter 7 is all about making the transition from building stamina and practicing everyday to actually allowing students to make the choice of what D5 component they will choose. It also includes some frequently asked questions and answers fyi.

I have been wondering the whole time I have been reading this how long it would actually take to implement everything and be ready to work. I don't know when the Sisters start school but they are saying mid-October they are ready to "set the kids free"! We start mid-August, so that is 2 whole months.... hmmm... Not sure how I feel about that. I am thinking it was about 6 weeks to completely teach every concept, then they practice ALOT to build stamina with all components for another 3 weeks? What do you think?

I think we are all use to being in control of literacy block so I understand the hesitation the Sisters talk about when they are ready to let the students choose. Sometimes when things are going good you don't necessarily want to mess with that... but choice is important. Infact, providing choice was the topic I did my action research on-- it is important!

There is a guide for implementing the choice aspect in this Chapter that is very helpful. In addition to that guide, I created a chart you can use to keep track of choices for a week or 2 while you are making the transition to choice.


Daily 5: Make the Transition to Choice

Take a few minutes during that first week of choice to mark everyone's chocies so they get use to making a choice and they are accountable for their choice. Also, you can keep track of the last D5 component they did they day before... if they didn't get to finish Writing they may want to go back there first the next day.

I couldn't fit more than 20 students-- sorry!

For ALOT more info, regarding this Chapter and the Daily 5 check out the blog hop below... and visit the hosts of this final book club meeting:

Link up with us for a blog hop and leave me a comment if you like the freebie :)

Daily 5- Chapter 4

Chapter 4 is getting into the nitty-gritty of how to do the Daily 5. This whole chapter is on "Read to Self". Seems pretty self explanatory right? Well, here are the details (according to the Sisters with a little bit of me thrown in there!):

You must start with:

Three Ways to Read a Book

1. Read and Talk about the pictures- this is really looking at the pictures, making predictions and inferences and telling the story by just looking at the pictures

2. Read the Words- Actually read the words in the story.

3. Retell a previously read book- Retelling a book in great detail, maybe using actual words and details that are inferred through picture reading.

Steps to using “Read to Self”
1. Begin in gathering place.
2. Teach 3 Ways to Read a Book (Split into 2 lessons)

a.     First day teach: Read Words and Pictures

b.     Second day teach: Retell a previously read book

      3. Make an I-chart headed “Read to Self”

a.     Why are we doing Read to Self: To become a better reader

b.     Add to the why list with ideas from the class

c.      Now, make the I-chart. It should look like this:

4. Choose a student to model what should be happening during Read to Self- Can do this a couple times J

5. Now, choose a student who might like to model Read to Self incorrectly. The sisters suggest choosing a students that is use to getting that negative attention (you know, that class clown that loves attention and being silly!)

a.     After that students incorrectly models, have that same student model correctly. Now, we ALL know that student knows what to do. 

            6. Imprint this word in your teaching brain: PRACTICE!!! Yes, it is time to practice… but only for a few minutes.

a.     Start with a 3-minute practice.

b.     Place students where you want them to read, with their book bins/bags. Make sure students are at least an arm’s length apart.

c.      Explain to students we are trying to build stamina.

d.     If any student is doing something they shouldn’t be, end Read to Self early and come back together.

      7. After 3 min, signal class to come back together in gather place.

      8. Review the I-chart and reflect on that day’s practice.

a.     You can use thumbs up, down and sideways to see how the students feel about what they just did.

b.     Have a discussion about what excited the kids about that day’s practice.

      9. Have 3 more minutes of practice and another check in.

    10. Review everything you did that day by going over the I-chart and expectations. 

Day 2 and beyond…

Figure 4-5 in the book has an awesome breakdown of days 1-4

Basically, keep going over the I-chart and practicing Read to Self. Everyday add another minute to Read to Self until you have gotten to your desired time. It may take a couple weeks but this practice is necessary.

 On Day 3, teach students where to sit and how to choose where to sit.

Guiding Questions

In reflecting on your students' work with these strategies, what can you celebrate at this point in the year?

I didn’t use Daily 5 last year so I am excited to see how my students react to it this year. Last year my kids loved to read. My main problem was them getting up and down to get another book. The book bags will solve that this year.

How might you help your students continue to build stamina within these areas?

Practicing everyday is super important and takes time. I need to be patient with my students, because I know taking the time to build the stamina will be beneficial in the end.

I made a little bookmark with the 3 ways to read and posters to go along with during your discussion. You could print them smaller so they can be pasted on your I-chart too.

Click the picture for your freebie! I am using DropBox for the first time to give a freebie! Please let me know if for some reason your freebie doesn't download. Thanks :)

I would love to here your thoughts on Chapter 4, please join our Blog Hop. Also, visit my co-hosts:

Jennifer

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Tessa

Happy 4th friends!

#Winning and the Daily Five

Oh my goodness! Thank you all so much for participating in my huge giveaway! A big thanks to my participating blogs! Woohoo!

Do you love the font her name is in?? I do! It is brand new and created by Fabulous in First!!

I am so thankful and blessed to have a bunch of wonderful followers! Danielle, I emailed you :)

Many of you already incorporate the Daily Five in your reading routine. I just started the book and am thinking of different ways to fit it in. I am linking up with a few other bloggy friends to discuss this wonderul book/idea of the Daily Five. There will be freebies and linky parties! The first one starts next week! If you want to follow along, here are some fridge calendars for you :)

You might be wondering where my name is! Click on the picture and it will take you to a printable June and July calendar. My name is in July :)

You can follow all of us! Here are all the bloggers that are involved:

I can't wait until we start posting! Look for lots of good discussion that you can link up with at a Linky Party and a freebie from all of us!

One more thing... Click the picture to get a bookmark that reminds you who is linking up with what chapter!! Thanks to Nicole at Teaching with Style for creating it :)

Have a great weekend :)

Currently and The Daily 5

I am linking up with Farley tonight for her monthly Currently. This is my favorite link up every month!!

Waiting for that "just right" groupon to come along so I can get a weekend away with the hubs. Let me know if you see a good one :)

In other news, I am reading this summer. I have already read one trilogy of stories that I am almost embarrassed to admit too (even to the hubs.) I am always behind on reading "fluff" books (like I still haven't read Twilight or Hunger Games-- getting on those next). 

Anyway, when I saw this book study on The Daily Five I felt like I definitely wanted to be involved. Give a purpose to my reading... something I can actually implement in my room next year! I am so excited to read this book and share my thoughts, ideas, and freebies. 

There are lots of us linking up during the read. The study is beginning this Wednesday. When it is my turn to share I will be hosting a linky party that I can't wait to see responses on! So excited!!

p.s. I know last time I posted I said that I had something exciting to share... Well, something even more exciting than this! I will be sharing soon... having some delay! Check back tomorrow!!