What is Daily 5?
This is the reading program implemented at Wakefield Elementary. Daily 5 is the framework we will use to plan our reading time. Children will be busy completing meaningful literacy tasks. The choices will be:
· Read to self
· Work on writing
· Word Work
· Listen to reading
· Read to Someone
Daily 5 is how we schedule our reading block. CRAFT is what we focus on during this time. CRAFT is an acronym for the major components of reading. They are:
· C for Comprehension
· R for React to Text
· A for Accuracy
· F for Fluency
· T for Text Elements
The students will learn reading strategies within each category. These strategies will become tools for the children to use to help themselves become better readers and writers.
· Read to self
· Work on writing
· Word Work
· Listen to reading
· Read to Someone
Daily 5 is how we schedule our reading block. CRAFT is what we focus on during this time. CRAFT is an acronym for the major components of reading. They are:
· C for Comprehension
· R for React to Text
· A for Accuracy
· F for Fluency
· T for Text Elements
The students will learn reading strategies within each category. These strategies will become tools for the children to use to help themselves become better readers and writers.
Components of Daily Five
Read
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Work on WritingJust like reading, the best way to become a better writer is by practicing writing each day.
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Read to SomeonePartner reading allows for more time to practice strategies, helping to build fluency, check for understanding, hear their own voice and time to share in this learning community.
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Word
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Listen to ReadingHearing good examples of literature and fluent reading expands your vocabulary, builds stamina and helps you become a better reader.
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I PICK "Good Fit Books"
The students are taught from day one about choosing and selecting books that are just right for their reading level. They are called "Good Fit Books".
I pick a book
Purpose (What's my purpose for choosing this book? )
Interest (Does this book interest me?)
Comprehend (Can I comprehend what I'm reading?)
Know (Do I know most of the words?)
I pick a book
Purpose (What's my purpose for choosing this book? )
Interest (Does this book interest me?)
Comprehend (Can I comprehend what I'm reading?)
Know (Do I know most of the words?)